Phillies beat Pittsburg in ten innings as Nationals and American League games roll
The Phillies won 4 to 3 over Pittsburg in a ten inning home game led by White's strong start despite umpire Powers calls. Chicago crushed the Giants, Brooklyn beat the Reds, and St Louis downed Boston. Athletics beat Chicago 9 to 7 in the American League as Washington blanked Detroit and Baltimore edged St Louis. Standings show Philadelphia atop the National League with Boston trailing. Athletics lead the American League with strong records.
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Phillies
Pittsburg
White
Chicago
Giants
Brooklyn
Reds
St. Louis
Boston
Athletics
Senators
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Washington
McGinnity
F. Dono
Sudhoff
Rho
R. H.C.A.E
Kelley
Borkett
Selbach
Robins
Dhue
MecGinty
D’hue
Udhof
Sugden
F. Donohue
Heldrick
Williams
Barhett
Robinson
Wilbanes
McCormick Va
Hee Friel
Scetiezer
Donohue
Redhot
Balti ™Thers
Olaughne
White's pitching leads Phillies over Pirates in ten innings
White worked six strong innings and the Phillies rallied to beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1 in ten frames. Errors and disputed calls by Powers and Brown marred the game, but Browne’s two hits and a key ninth inning steal helped Philadelphia seize the lead and secure the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Phillies
Pittsburg
Georgetown
Powers
Brown
Athletics
Smoky City
Doom
Wagner
Pirates
Phillippi
Woods
Thomas
Browne
Douglas
Barry
Conroy
Dooin
Clark
Childs
F Phillips
Athletics Nosed by Chicago in a Ninth Inning Collapse
In a dramatic late rally Chicago overhauled a nine two deficit after Green's risky attempt for third base off Plank sparked a rally. Daly Sullivan Callahan and others drove in runs as the visitors piled up five in the ninth to stun the Athletics at Columbia Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Park
Chicago
Green
Clark Griffith
Athletics
Plank
Windy City
Daly
Sullivan
Callahan
Strong
Jones
Hartsel
Donahue
Fultz
Davis
L. Cross
Seybold
M. Cross
Scheckengost
Mhartsel
Castro
George Davis
Mertes
R. H.C
E. E- Hartsel
Strang
T Davis
O Green
L.cross
G.davis
M.cross
Isbell
Lehreckt
O/Daly
O/Sullivan
H. Davis
Ge Strang
G. Davis
Schreckengost
Tal
Connolly
Isbell Pies
Chicago Defeats New York In High-Scoring Baseball Tilt
Chicago wins 12 to 4 over New York in a game marked by scoring bursts. Key players include Yeager and Congalton for Chicago with multiple hits, while New York relies on limited offense with only one earned run. Attendance around 2,400 at CRIC.
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New York
R.H
E. Slagle
O'Hagen
Jones
Bean
Dexter
McDondlf
Doyle
Chance
L. Taylor
Cricabo
Chicago
Smith
Yeager
Congalton
Schaefer
Lowe
Tinker
Slagle
O’hagen
J. Taylor
Chantillon
Buffalo Me
Canauidaigna
Ieville Pottstown
Uixville
Potterille
Hazleton
Wilkesbarre
Morenem
Sondaya
Boston
Sea Girt
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
Interlaken
Lambertville
Eoston
Scranton
Easton
Buffalo
Moringside Wins Brookdale Handicap at Gravesend
At Gravesend New York on June 3 Moringside owned by William C Whitney won the Brookdale handicap mile and a furlong, beating Advance Guard by three quarters of a length after a stretch drive. Other races featured Homestead Grand Opera Cheat Em Merito and Merito led a busy card with strong finishes.
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New York
Athelroy
Landry
Our Nugget
Buchanan
Whitechapel
Shaw
Ancke
Pebble
My Queen
Damon
Akela
Onatas
First Chord
Mennenfield
Earl of Warwick
Shoes To
Homestead
Bullman
Grand Opera
O'Connor
Fried Krupp
Connecticut
Trump
Cheat Em
T. Burns
Essene
Shea
Snark
L. Smith
Geneseo
Mac Ann
Lady Appleby
Flirtineer
Bastile
Locket
Dancer
Robert Metcalf
Lord of the Manor
Morningside
H. Cochran
Advance Guard
J. Woods
Colonel Padden
Sadie S
Trigger
Watercure
Carbuncle
The
Regent
Invincible
Brennan
Sumida
Franklin C
Attorney
Danpate
Pearl River
Buttons
Dr. Haggard
Northbrook
Navigator
Prediction
Barnstormer
Merito
Mercer
Redfern
Prince Richard
Rocky
Zoroaster
Henry Clay Rye
Satire
Black
Astor
Gibson Light
Sheriff Bell Wins Harold Stakes at Latonia
Sheriff Bell defeats Lendin by a nose in the Harold Stakes at Latonia under clear weather and fast track. The day’s program includes six races with multiple movers and close finishes, led by Cotton Plant at six furlongs and Maghoni at five furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Sheriff Bell
Latonia
Lendin
Londin
Cotton Plant
J. Martin
Weird
Aker
Tom Embry
Coburn
Masterful
Sim W
King Tatius
Judge Hargis
Atmore
Fidel Youlin
Dick Collins
Onata
Maghoni
Our Sallle
Mary Glenn
J. Hicks
Flora Willoughby
Lulu Glazer
Jack Ratlin
Dade
Sere
Hunter Ratne
Our Jessie
Archie
R. Williams
Gold Bell
Minder
Frank Bullock
Homely
Pennetty
Drummond
Gilmore
Suave
Marie Belle
Orla
Rivalry Grows Ahead of Ten Mile Motor Pace Race
Atlantic City June 3. W J Fenn and William J King prepare for ten mile heats at Coliseum cycle track. King impressed by beating Nat Butler, while Fenn lost to Freeran due to early pare trouble. Thompson and Boake train for next meeting with Babcock and Daly. all vie for motor paced honors as race day approaches. Joe Nelson turns pro and trains locally with Munroe of Mecphic aiding pace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Fenn
William J. King
Coliseum
King
Nat Butler
Freeran
Road Drivers Assoc of Pa Holds Monthly Meeting
The Road Drivers' Association of Pennsylvania met at the Bing ham House with funds reporting 4065.30. They discussed signal bells at crossings, a 60000 Speedway appropriation, and upcoming Belmont meet preparations. 22 new members joined and races set for Belmont track with cups, ribbons, and a Crescens exhibition proposed.
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Road Drivers’ Association of Pennsylvania
Bingham House
Pennsylvania
M. D. Swisher
Park Commission
Belmont Track
James A. Marshall
Joshua Evans
David Dallas
Theodore Krann
Marshall
Kaufman
Belmont
Crescens
Electric Park Races Baltimore Opens With Favorites Dominant
At Electric Park, Captain and Mar velline led the opening day light harness meet winning in straight heats amid fine track and large attendance. Racing continues through Friday with 2.30 pace and 2.40 trot purses noted, listing several horses and times for each event.
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Baltimore
Captain
Marvelline
Electric Park
Inca
Mideast
Dun Ugdowen
Bob
SEM Ss
Gavoes
Rebe
Blk. m
Gotnton Sahiba
Asa Keel
Black Joe
Bik. G
Rosser
Martha Ford
B. m
Savage
Charlotte C
Br. N
Cromwell
Belle Linkwood
Lauterback
Goldwood Fox
Aswell
Br. m
Kite Fisher
G. m
Harr Poomrert
Robin Hood
Br. G
White
Brambl
Mershal G
Merrifield
Kenton
Allviso
King Edward Hosts Royal Attendance at Epsom Derby Preview
King Edward and a brilliant royal entourage attended races at Epsom as Derby week unfolds tomorrow. Accidents marred the Craven Stakes with Lane unseated, ending his Derby ride. American rider Maher won the Woodcote Stakes and the Wallington Plate on Mrs Langtry’s Smilax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Epsom
Edward
England
Lane
Maher
Mrs. Langtry
Catholic High School Ninth Annual Sports At Franklin Field
Catholic High School held its ninth annual sports at Franklin Field before a large crowd. Spillan and Schwank shone with wins in the half mile and mile runs and the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Schwank led the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Spillan won the half mile. McLoughlin and McGunn posted multiple places and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Catholic High School
Franklin Field
Spillan
Schwank
Clifford
O'Loughlin
Hastin
McLoughlin
Rodgers
Frr
Vara Beees
Furey
Cassid
Splitan
Corkery
McGunn
Marren
Anna
McGlinn
Cavern Under Sonora Revealed In Street Collapse
A cavern possibly connected passages lies beneath Sonora's business district after a street stretch gave way. A merchant’s daughter, Miss Ventre, stepped into a hole and was rescued as lanterns and rope revealed a dry, long tunnel under the street with an eight inch crust and heavy traffic recently passing over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sonora
Ventre
Wilzinski
Local Golfers Score Strong For Merion and Aronimink Wins
Merion fielded its strongest team to oppose Philadelphia Country Club at Wissahickon with Mrs. Plunkett Stewart and Mrs. R H Barlow leading home matches. Haverford’s Frances Griscom lost, while Aronimink defeated St David’s with Mrs Fitzgerald and Mrs Bergner strong scorers. Huntingdon Valley beat Philadelphia Cricket Club 27 up as Miss Sophia Starr and Miss Gilbert led in a one sided series.
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Merion
Philadelphia
Wissahickon
Plunkett Stewart
Elsie Cassatt
Margaret Riley
R. H. Barlow
St. David's
Aronimink
West Philadelphia
Holes
H. Fitzgerald
Bergner
North
Miss Benners
A. Lowry
Johnson
NOBLE
Huntingdon Valley
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Caleb F. Fox
Sophia Starr
Miss Gilbert
Miss Steele
Miss Hood
C. Price
Miss Maris
Miss Richardson
Gold Filled Watch Cases and Their Inventors Legacy
The gold filled watchcase industry employs thousands near New York with a yearly output of four to five million. Boss and Peters pioneered the solid adhesive technique for two gold plates over a central metal, leading to the James Ross filled watchcases and a booming export trade secured by George W. Childson. Europe embraced the filled case more than America as patents expired and competition increased.
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New York
New York Tribune
Peters
Boss
James Ross
George W. Childson
Europe
Amer‘Nea
Alfalfa Grass Growth Gains in Western States
The article explains alfalfa or lucerne as a tall bean family plant with violet flowers that can produce three to five crops yearly in Southern California and other Western states. It notes alfalfa has long been used as cattle hay and horse pasture, with Western farmers recently expanding plantings beyond eastern regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York Tribune
America
Auction Sales of Real Estate at Freeman Building Dublin Penna
Auction notices list irredeemable ground rents and numerous properties across Philadelphia area including Westmoreland Amber Streets Germantown Yeadon and Madison Avenue. The June 4 1842 disposal includes dwellings stores 2 acre parcels and multiple street addresses with a catalog 40 pages detailing the lots and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Building
Walnut Streets
St. Westmoreland & Amber
N. E
Westmoreland Amber
N. W
Madison Ave
Nirth St
Yeadon
del. Co
Westmoreland
Alfalfa Could Boost New England and Hudson Valleys Farms
The article argues alfalfa offers 50 percent better feed than red clover and can double yield. Its deep roots aid drought resistance and nodules fix atmospheric nitrogen, boosting soil fertility. Last summer Kansas farmers earned $50 to $80 per acre from alfalfa. In arid regions it thrives with up to five harvests yearly in Southern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Hudson River
Kansas
California
Arizona
New Mexico
In venerable Williamsburg From Country Life in America
A portrait of Williamsburg Virginia as Middle Plantation with its three William and Mary era streets. Duke of Gloucester Street links ancient capitol ruins to William and Mary College gates. The Brafferton building hints at early Indian education and Spotswood era hostage concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Williamsburg
Virginia
Middle Plantation
Duke of Gloucester
Capitol
William and Mary College
College Gate
William and Mary
Brafferton
Spotswood
Dorchester's Toad Colony Emerges in Humprey Place Yard
A Boston special describes a growing colony of small black toads in Dorchester near Humprey Place. The creatures haunt a stump area after dusk, emerging from fungus undergrowth to forage at night and gathering on a concrete path near a yard rendezvous. The origin of the toad settlement remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Boston
Humphrey Place
Trains Schedules From Reading Terminal Philadelphia
Railroad timetable listing multiple routes and frequencies for trains to New York Trenton Bethlehem Pottsville Harrisburg Shamokin and Atlantic City including Express and Local services with various departure times and connections. Officials Garrett Edson Weekes note local offices Chestnut Street and South 3d Street as contact points.
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New York
Trenton
Trento
Trenton Express
Bethlehem
Easton & Scranton
Buffalo & Niag
Easton
Buffalo
Buff
Niag
Easton & Mch
Allentown
Bethlehem, Buffalo & Niag
U. Bethlehem, Buffalo & Niag
Schuylkill Valley
Burg
Potts
Perkiomen Valley
Auar Bare
Totte
le & Perk
Val
Lel
Vottaville
Byers
Barto
xPotts
Har'burg & W
Reading
Downton
Chestnut St
South St. Ferries
Atlantic
Atlantic City Express
Lees City Express
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isla
Elantic City Express
Ocean City Express
M. May
Sea Isle
Atlantic Cisty Express
Cape
Atlantic City Press
City
Citas Ise
Isle
Lala
Ay Bendays
Saraus
South St
Chestnut
Cheetny Anat
South 3d
Mavest “Bt
Sta
Cincinnati
ST. Louis
Prenteburg Limited
Conan
Royal Blue Line
Washington
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Philies
National League
L. P.O. W. L. P.C. Fiewers
Chic
New_ York
Brook
Phila
P.C
Pitt
R. H.O.A.E
R. H.O.A.E Thomas
Las
Brans'd
Huls'itt
Ritchey
Ball An
Leech
Connor
Philippt
Natn
bit—Browne
Wapeer
Hallman
Con
Philippi
Miccey
Hulswitz
Douglass
Wild Mp
Pittinger
New Yorks
Chicago Bell
Iron Man
Patten
Cough'n
Carey
Lee Clarke
C. Patten
Ostinaeen Detroi
Casey
Gleason
Orad McGuire
O Mercer
Pe Dade Ag
Bet Clarke
Cele Mty
Elberfeld
Nau
Ann
Botet
Eastern
Une
Toronto
Chicago Chronicle
Ipd
Quay
Washington Park
E. Hoy
Dolan
Dobbs
Keeler
B'kley
O/Sheck
McCr'ry
Magoon
Dablenes
Flood
St'nf
Olfrwin
Ahearn
Habno
Newton
Cincinnat
Peitz
Dahlen
Corcoran
Beckley
Creery
Balle
Hahn
Tipire
Emslie
Brookdale
Whitney
Ballyhoo Bey
Swiftmas
Smart Set
Eddie Busch
Roue
Grail
Cougar
Ethics
Kingraine
Goldsby
Mocketo
the Referee
Five Nations
Jim Tully
Swamplands
Caithness
Linora
Arsed Te
Blue Delft
Mount Hope
A Tyler
Ora Vivi
Earl of Norfolk
Makeda
Onca
Plunger
Melbourne
Maltpan
Squid
Onyx
Julia Arthur
Courtenay
Hindred
Jim’ Tully
Bar le Duc
Lord Badge
Edgar Poe
Sun Shower
Bella
Megs
Ver
Ariba
Gunde Run
Corrine c
Black Death
Whitcomb
Edna Garry
Fesele F
Hindoo
Russian
Mutrmur
Bessie Simpson
Marchioness
Mattie Hermon
Na Fitz Allen
Goo Goo
Flash of Lightning
Ella Mayo
Bridal March
Honda
Miss Gould
Lady Philura
Anna Bell
s—Tuckapaw
Kilrush
Cardome
Carry Hope
Salic
Sea Pirate
Coonel Anderson
Prof. Neville
Lady Weatherford
Worthington
Nannie J
Binhello
Scottie
Baffled
Texell
Lavator
Bone Rosie
Mandamus
Glinzena
the Caxton
Pasion E Loysa
Birdwood
Fashion
Yonite
Axares
Saton Ie Durell
Brookview
Ae Line
Rengaw
Little Rock
Furlomilar Lathrop
Julia Jupkin
Boe
Race Committee
Catholic High
Mexico
Meri Philadelphia Oa
R * Barlow
E M. Supplee
Griscom
Stewart
A. McNeely
Krs. M . Work
F .McNeely
H Maules
Taylor
Philada
Fox
Lewis
Starr
Crothers
Gilbert
M Cc
Patterson
Qamuel T. Freeman
Auctio
W. Cor
12Th
Bers
Court OF Common Pleas
Baird Brothers
Equitable Trust Company
Samuel T. Freemen
James Baird
Benjamin F. Baird
Rapiteche Trust Company
Waters
ChestNut Street
M Thomas & Sons
AS. A. Freeman's Sons
the Exchange
W. Birch & CO
Arch Street
S. Barnes & CO
A G. Lippincott & Coo
Dhe
Market Street
Ippincott, Son & CO
South
Seventh Street
Avis & Harvey, Auctioneers
Walnut Street
Bae
L. Ofland
South Fourth Street
M. L. Franck & Son
North 2D ST
Essoo
Igeoca
Moe
D. M. Lane’s Sons
Broad Street
Emerald
Dorchester’s
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roe Pittebus
Pitteburg
Clevely
Limited
Pittsbu
Cigreland
Toledo
Louieville
Chicinoath
Ndianapolis
Wastis
Yetehers
Columbus
Indianapolis
Welch
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley
Saturda
Tictaburg
Pittabur
Knoxville
Seaceee Valley
Lock Haven
Kaneit
Elmira
Renovo Express
Williamsport Express
Williamsport
Erie Express
Aely
Ape Coast Line
Seuie Railway
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Florida and Metro
Express
Norfolk and Western
Market Street Wharf
New York—Express
Seaside Park
No Heights
Anglesea
Wildwood
Holly Beach
Sea Lle City
Avalon
Stone Harbor
Somers’ Point
Union Teanatorum Botela and Residences
Reading Terminal
Subway
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