Free hitting beats Chicago as Phillies win matinee
The Phillies defeated Chicago in a heavy batting matinee while Chicago players made multiple errors. St. Louis edged Boston, Brooklyn beat the Pirates, and Cincinnati rained out. Baltimore surprised by Cleveland in a postponed game. Athletics and Detroit set to renew after travel. Standings show tight NL and AL races with daily schedules listed.
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FCF Athletics
Washington
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Phillies overwhelm Chicago in first game of NL series
Philadelphia wins 14 to 4 after nine errors by Chicago and sixteen hits for the Phillies. Key blows come on Delahanty and Flick singles, a Barry home run, and a six-run sixth inning including Delahanty’s triple and a wild Dexter throw.
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Sphia Times
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Dolan
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Waddell
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Doe
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Philadelpha
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Plick
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O'Day
Brooklyn Defeats Pittsburg in Bright Field Play
Brooklyn executed stellar defense led by Keeler at third to topple Pittsburg with two quick double plays thwarting late runs. Attendance 2 500.
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Pittsburg
Keeler
St Louis Triumphs In Uphill Win Over Boston
St Louis edged Boston 4 to 3 in a tight game as Pittsburgh Passes moved the scoring in the seventh. Sudhoff started well for St Louis, but the turning frame came when Burkett was hit and later scored on a held for three runs, giving St Louis the lead and the win before 1,800 in attendance.
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Boston
Pittinger
R.H
Wet Grounds Postpone New York Cincinnati Game
Cincinnati June 6 The New York Cincinnati game was postponed this afternoon due to wet grounds.
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Cincinnati
New York
Dowling Shines as Cleveland Pitches Clever Game
Dowling pitched for Cleveland and redeemed himself after a prior defeat at home. Illness sidelined Umpire Cantillon, with Umpire Sheridan assisting the crew. Score:
Manager Collins Signs Everson with Boston American
Bert Everson Chester's crack pitcher signed with the Boston American League club. The Delaware count y hurler will join the team in Boston.
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Philadelphia Times
Chester
Bert Everson
Boston American Wee
Delaware
Bow
Penn Defeats Holy Cross In North trip affair
Pennsyl vania beat Holy Cross 9 to 4 in Worcester as Leary dominated the box for Pennsylvania though poor support prevented a shutout. Eight errors by Holy Cross aided the Quakers who leave for Boston tonight to practice Friday at Soldiers Field.
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Pennsylvania
Holy Cross
Leary
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Boston
Soldiers
Vienna Railroad Clerks Play Ball Clash at Fifty Second Street Grounds
Two nine lineups from the auditor's department tested the limits as Safler's Babes defeated Gilbert's Ponies by one run. Key hits and fielding miscues shaped a tight contest with McCullough Fields Beacham among the standouts and Fahy pitching for the Babes against Gilbert.
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Dealy
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Gilbert.p
Shaw
Beacham
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McCullough
McDonald
McChy
McCullouizh
Mr. Clift
Glenn
Chester Beats Roxborough In Batting Marathon
Chester nips Roxborough 20 to 15 in a 17 hit game led by Mack on the mound for Chester and a late surge after a miscued fly and errors. Highland loses to Norristown 8 to 1 as Blough limits Germantown to five hits with solid defense. Eastern League results include Providence over Montreal 8 to 2 and Hartford 3 to 2 in ten innings. Western Association scores list Columbus 3 Toledo 0 and Indianapolis 4 Fort Wayne 10 with Dayton and Louisville-Wheeling postponed.
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Chiladelphia Times
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Tolay
Loos
Roxborough
Mack
Shatteries
McCullough
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Highland
Norristown
Philadelphia Times
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Blough
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Dayton-Marion
Lousville- Wheeling
Henley crew preps for ocean voyage from Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania crew completes final practice at 8 30 this morning before loading shells onto the Waesland ahead of a noon departure. A student demonstration is planned at the sailing hour. Goodman misses practice due to his brother’s death. Oglesby fills in at No 5 with likely return of Goodman before departure for Poughkeepsie next week.
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Eight-Oared Crew Ready for Fourth of July Regatta
Schuylkill Navy regatta committee meets at Pennsylvania Barge Club and approves entering an eight oared crew if entries meet approval. Council finance backs a $2000 appropriation to ensure a successful regatta with medal prizes cast and ready. Vice Commodore G. S. James presides in Commodore Forbes’s absence.
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House of the Pennsylvania Barge Club
Committee On Ways and Means
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Sporting Notes and Upcoming Matches From Various Circuits
The column lists several events and notes: Feltz’s forfeit to Austin Rice set for next Monday in New Britain. Kid Carter and Jack Root plan twenty-rounder at the Twentieth Century A C in San Francisco on June 28. Bryn Mawr alumnae basketball game postponed due to heat. Matthewson blames defeat on tricky play and Giants grounds. James R Keene aims to fly to fame by racing a West stable. Charlie Hadfield shifts to five mile air cycle races. Lady Beatrice steam yacht added to Tewkesbury fleet. Penn footballer to appear in New York Athletic Club contest. Matthews vows to quit title bouts after Ferns defeat. Corbett to appear as ace of saps in forthcoming bout.
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Brooklyn
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Bryn Mawr College
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J. W.B. Tewkesbury
Univer of
Pennsylvania
Will Silene
New ‘York
Chebet
Willo
Women golfers contest at Merion and locals prevail
The Merion course hosts the Merton Club open with a women's field led by Miss Frances C. Griscom and Miss Ruth Underhill. Mrs. R. H. Barlow tops the medal round with 49 but falters at key holes, while Miss A. McNeely wins the handicap prize. Men’s bogie event sees Wilson Potter win with a medal score of 86 as Crump also posts 86 but loses.
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Ruth Underhill
Margaret Curtis
Brookline
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Caleb F. Fox
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Wilson Potter
R. P. McNeely
George Crump
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W. Ip. Simpson
H. K. Hill
F. H. Boblen
Phila. Country
Julian Wilson
P. Country
W. E. Bevan
W. M. McCawley
F. W. Morris, Jr
Philadelphia
H. G. Lloyd
H. V. Register
R. KE
Griscom
Braid Wins Open Despite Vardon Struggles at Muir Field
Scotland's James Braid dominates the final rounds at Muir Field with a total 309 to beat Harry Vardon by five strokes. Hilton leads amateur division with a 75 as crowd cheers a flawless display of putting and course management amid chatter of Vardon’s bunkers and errant lines.
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Muir Field Links
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Hilton
Harry Verdon
Tannor
Credit Due Stroke Atkin In Times Correction
The Philadelphia Times corrects its report on the election of Captain Henderson of Pennsylvania’s Varsity four. It states the stroke of the champion four at Poughkeepsie last year was John F. B., not Atkins, and notes Atkins was not the stroke in that crew.
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Philadelpha Times
Henderson
Pennsylvania
Poughkeepsie
John F. B
West Philade
Hariem
Atkins
Merion Players Triumph In State Women's Tennis Tourney
In the Haverford State championship events Miss Lycett and Miss Chichester defeated Miss Larned and Miss Dillingham in a tight doubles match to reach the final, while Miss Rastall and Miss Joe easily defeated Miss Steel and Miss Steel. In mixed doubles Mr. and Mrs. Kane Green won their second round match in straight sets.
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Larned
Dillingham
Rastall
Belmont Club
Steel
Philadelphia
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Mr. Harlan
Appeal in Lajoie case stirs court rumor of a Supreme Court move
Rumor swirled in court yesterday that Colonel John S. Rogers for the Philadelphia Base Ball Club may appeal the Common Pleas Court No 5 decision denying an injunction in the Lajoie case. No action was taken. Philadelphia Club tied to potential higher court review remains unconfirmed. Jimmy Michael trains for a 30 mile motor paced race at Woodside, riding Park roads and tracks to build wind and endurance as he defends his pace title.
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Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court No. 5
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R. C. Dale
William Jay Turner
Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Jimmy Michael
Burns Pierce
Archie McEachern
Woodside
Michael
New York Telegraph
Lote
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White Stockings
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Te Stockings
Gentlemen Deliberate Over Historic Baseball Feud
A heated exchange erupts in a New York Telegraph tale as two men dispute a ball game decision. The quarrel escalates, ending with a scuffle outside the grounds and both men denying rowdy conduct.
Queen Victoria Etiquette Rebuke Sparks Royal Humor
A fragment recounts Queen Victoria enforcing strict court manners. A maid of honor with vivacity refuses to sing claiming a cold, prompting the queen to suggest bed. The anecdote notes the calm, unseen delight of courtiers and hints at later life.
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Alrity
Decline of Horseshoes Signals Shifting Times
A Maiden Lane jeweler notes a drop in horseshoe orders from Jersey factories as horseshoes vanish from streets and roads due to the rise of horseless vehicles. He recalls a Pearl Street blacksmith shop nearby where he recently left work, and observes an automobile image on a neighboring sign.
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Battery
Heron Captures Rat at Washington Zoological Park
A proud blue heron at the Washington Zoological Park caught a half grown rat inside his house. The rat squealed as the bird carried it away, displaying a decisive predatory moment observed by keepers. The incident ended with the rat reportedly still alive as the heron moved on.
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Washington Star
Washington Zoological Park
Hengist Takes Long Shot Victory at Gravesend Races
Hengist won at 100 to 1 by a head in the second race at Gravesend with Landry up, beating Bluff as Malster faltered early. Smart Set and Ten Candles prevailed in the other two early races, while Dolce Far Niente and Passe Partout won the Manhanset stakes and Empire State steeplechase respectively.
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Rochester
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Bondman
Seven Furlongs Race Sounds With Wins and Times
In the first race seven furlongs selling Harry Thatcher won with Ranier second and Ping third. Time 1.28. The second race was one mile and fifty yards selling with Sylvan Lass first, First Shot second and Kastaine third. Time 1.454. The third race six furlongs pursee saw Homage win with Catherine Bravo second and Maresa third. Time 1.01. The fifth race six furlongs Princess Titania won, Gayton Brown second and Gusto third, Time 1.14. The sixth race was one and one sixteenth miles selling Spike won, Pat Morrissey second and Snips third. Time 1.47.
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First Shot
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Maresa
Devina
Huachuca
Snow Berry
Jockeys Triumph at Epsom Summer Meeting
The Sister Lucy filly Martin won the Riddlesdown plate at Epsom. Isle of Man Maher finished second and Boy of Egremond third for Colonel H MacCalmont and E C Clayton. Master Willie captured the Royal stakes handicap with Sierra colt second and Dieudonne third for Duke of Devonshire. Gost won the Durdans plate handicap led by Semper Vigilans and Ypsilanti. Merry Gal won the Epsom Cup with David Garthick second and Kings Courier third.
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Ypsilanti
W. Hal Walker
Merry Gal
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P. Lorillard
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K. 8
Stevier
King's Courier
Vienna Law Jails Carrying For Compassion
In Vienna a 15 year old girl Marie Friedl and 18 year old Felix Kopstein were arrested for carrying an old woman’s heavy package without a license. They were held six hours at a police station and warned. Vienna maintains a municipal parcel delivery corps with exclusive rights to carry inside the city.
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Felix Kopstein
India
Sret
Sullivan and Mackenzie discuss Savoy influence at lecture
From the London Globe report Sir Alexander Mackenzie recalls Sir Arthur Sullivan reflecting on how his Savoy Opera roots colored his work. He complained while rehearsing The Golden Legend that he could not escape the Savoy influence even as he sought new themes.
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Old Maids Save Captain Porter From Confederate Capture
Captain Nathaniel David Porter recounts a Civil War escape after Union duty in Charlestown. Surrounded by Confederates, he hid in bed with three old maids, slipped away as they searched, rode off on Captain Imboden’s horse toward Harper’s Ferry, narrowly escaping. He later sold the horse for $180 and thanked the three women.
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Mystery Letter Delivers Clue to J R Rust In Kansas City
A Kansas City Times story recounts a curious letter addressed to J R Rust that stumped clerks. After decoding ferric oxide as rust the puzzle resolved, revealing the recipient lived in Missouri at Kansas City and the writer used chemical symbols and crude drawings to hide the addressee.
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Singing for the Sultan in Constantinople
Viennese opera stars Frau Brandt Forster and Herr Raval were summoned to perform for the Sultan of Constantinople at Yildiz palace. They arrived in evening dress, but could not change, as they were told the Sultan would listen in moments. Raval wore high boots and a feathered hat per palace custom. the pair impressed the Sultan and received Turkish orders at supper.
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He Has A Better System For Proposing Marriage
A Chicago Post item explains his method avoids direct rejections. He notes if a woman is often unavailable, he sends a prearranged note inviting marriage on a set evening. The plan lets her decline indirectly without harming his self-esteem.
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Unclear Proposal Fears Stirred by Chicago Reporter
Maud worries aloud about a would be suitor from Chicago who may be courting for exposure. Mabel cautions about acting and speaking, suspecting the man aims to craft a newspaper interview.
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Married Life Exposed in New York Press Columns
A fragment from Wille Boerum features a humorous exchange about garden vegetables and garden s giving a glimpse of social humor in the New York Press. The dialogue hints at domestic life and wordplay in a bygone era.
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Dykermeadows Question on Jamaica Suspect
Dialogue shows Mr Dykermeadows and Dykermeadows debating if a young Jamaican has a betting stake. The exchange highlights uncertainty about ownership of a 20 percent claim and payment for six unspecified situations.
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Dykermeadows
Repairs Begun On Constitution After Mast Loss
The Constitution rests in Bristol harbor with mast removed and hull hove off shore for safety. Crew work mainly on decks and varnish as spar repairs continue at Herreshoff shops. Topmast replacement planned with a pine tree selected. New York Yacht Club delays cup trials pending regatta committee talks.
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Herreshoff
Nat Herreshoff
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New York Yacht Club
W. Butler Duncan
Duncan
Bristol
Independence First Accident Ends Second Trial at Boston
The sloop Independence suffered a steering gear failure during a second trial in light breeze at Boston. Designer Crowninshield freed the jammed gear and cut the runaway runner to prevent damage as the boom swung, with only minor damage and a ready spare part for quick repair.
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Independence
Crowninshield
Haff
Natchez Law Demands Death For Royal Lineage Marriages
A historical note from the New Orleans Picayune describes Natchez Indian customs where high born deaths required numerous executions. Ettendeal, who married a royal daughter, fled to New Orleans seeking Governor de Blenville’s protection after the ceremony, and the Natchez refusals to spare him highlight the tribe’s deadly rites.
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Campaign defeat sparked by color blindness claim
A South Carolina statesman attributed the defeat to color blindness arguments. He claimed the black and white Leete were the same in effect, suggesting voters misunderstood contrasts between candidates.
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