Winning Streak Snapped in Major League Play
Chicago upends Philadelphia as costly miscues doom the visitors. Reds rally to beat Yankees in ten innings while St Louis, Pittsburgh win. Athletics homecoming dampened by rain. Mack optimistic additions will lift the club. Orioles victorious over Cleveland. Boston tops Milwaukee. Chicago routs Washington. Schedule notes for today include Philadelphia at Chicago and Detroit at Philadelphia.
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Phillies
Delahanty
Cincinnati
New York
Reds
St.Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Athletics
Detroit
Mack
Miank
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Cleveland
Milwaukee
Carrick
Washington
Senators
National League
W. L. PC
St. Louis
Wis
Phila
Philadelphia
Tewoklyne
W.L. Pewan
Baltimore
Chicago Tops Phillies 6 to 4 in National League Clash
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 6 4 as Danny Green homers and Barry, Kling, and Slagle contribute for the visitors. Four Chicago runs in the sixth and a late three-bagger by McCormick spark the win. Phillies miscues and weak hitting pace the home team's loss.
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Philadelphia Times
Chicago
Phillies
Danny Green
Dugglesby
Kling
Thomas
Barry
Delahanty
Flick
Slagle
Theuisitors
Douglass
Cross
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McCormick
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Pirates Win a Close Game in Doubleheader
Pittsburg beats Brooklyn 5 to 4 as Kelley and Keeler errors decide the outcome. Tannehill relieved in the fourth. Donovan puzzled the batters. Attendance 2,500. In St Louis Boston game, Powell faltered five innings before late rally ended by Grossart. Attendance 2,500. Three-base hits by Sheckard Dahlen. two-base hits by Poole Kelley.
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Pittsburg
Tannehill
Chestiro
Donovan
Kelley
Keeler
Brooklyn
Poole
Sheckard
Dahlen
Daly
Van
Bransfield
Chesbro
Beaumont
Farrell
O'Day
St, Louis
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Boston
Grossart
St. Louis
Ken Burkett
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Tenney
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Doutle Donovan
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Reds Rally To Down Giants In Cincinnati Thriller
In a June 7 game, Newton walks loaded bases but stays steady. A muffed fly by Harley lets two runs score in the sixth as Doheny shines. McBride’s single and a double in the late innings put Cincinnati ahead, with 3,600 in attendance witnessing a 3 to 2 final.
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Cincinnati
Newton
Harley
Doheny i
Big Bone
McBride
Orioles Rally to Beat Spiders in Muddy Cleveland Clash
Baltimore escapes with a 6 to 5 victory over Cleveland after a seventh inning rally. Poor ground conditions caused several miscues as McGinnity and Moore pitched for the teams and notable hits came from Pickering Lachance and Wood. Attendance reached 812 under the damp conditions.
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Orioles
Baltimore
Baltimores
Cleveland
Brien
Lachance
Wood
Williams
Keister
Heck
McGinnity
Moore
Washington and Chicago battle as Griffith dominates pitching
Chicago defeats Washington 6 to 1 with Griffith overpowering the locals. Foster and Griffith homer for Chicago while Jones and Mertes spark Washington with scarce hits. Attendance 3,455. Boston beats Milwaukee 4 to 2 as Dowd and Hallman spark a late run surge. Young steady for Boston. Shreck called for a passed ball total.
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Ale
Farrell
Hoy
Dongan
Jones
Quinn
Mertes
Foster
Isbell
Mercer
Hart'n
Clarke
Shugart
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Sulla
Carrick
Grifith
Washingtonicam
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Griffith
Hor
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Clingman
Sullivan
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Milwaukee
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Waldron
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Arent
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Ferris
Burke
Shreck
Connor
Young
Reidy
Parent
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Anderson
Freeman
Hemphill
Manassan
Legal fight over Mathewson services in Toronto claim
Toronto Club of the Eastern League threatens action if pitcher Mathewson is not transferred to them. FE G Barrow says the claim is before President Nick Young and the National Board of Arbitration and may go to the courts if not resolved.
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New York
Toronto Club
Pat Powers
Giants
Mathewsson
FE. G. Barrow
Toronto
Syracuse
Nick Young
National Board of Arbitration
Railroaders to Meet Albright College Team In Afternoon
Pr. n. R. M. C. A. hosts Albright College at Fifty second and Jefferson streets this afternoon. Kemp will pitch for the college squad while Wood and McCullough or Lynch and Yeager referee for the railroaders.
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Albright
Pr. N. R
Fifty-second
Jefferson Streets
Kemp
Collegians
Wood
Scores of Other Games at Providence and Worcester
Providence 6 Montreal 5 Rochester 2. Toronto at Syracuse and Buffalo at Hartford postponed due to rain.
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Providence
Montreal
Worcester
Rochester
Toronto
Syracuse
Buffalo
Hartford
Experts Favor Independence in Yachting Rivalry
New York June 7 The Independence trial spins have impressed yachtsmen as a strong opponent to the Constitution if they race. J J Roche of Boston bets 25000 that the Independence would beat the Constitution, or that Lawson would best Shamrock II if they meet. Roche has a reputation for large wagers and many New York Yacht Club members back the Constitution for any amount.
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New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Independence
J. J. Roche
New York Yacht Club
Roche
Lawson barred from Americas Cup trial races
Thomas W Law son and his yacht the Independence are prohibited from competing in the preliminary Americas Cup trial races. The New York Yacht Club challenge committee made the decision this afternoon and notified Lawson by letter mailed tonight.
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New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Independence
New York Yacht Club
Lawson
Seamen threaten crew changes over Constitution sailing delays
June 7 report from New York notes Captain Rhodes may seek a new crew as the Constitution suffers work scarcity after an accident. Sailors consider pay raises essential for return, fearing life risks atop a 110 foot mast if the ship reels. Cap and Bells II wins Oaks at Castleton stud connection to Daingerfield.
Bicycle Races at Woodside Track Big Meet This Afternoon
This afternoon at Woodside track the second bicycle meet of the season features a 30 mile motor paced event starring Jimmy Michael Burns Pierce and Archie McEachern as the main race. Pierce and McEachern show greatly improved form promising a keen contest. Six teams contend in the unlimited astralion pursuit race comprising the top local amateurs.
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Woodside
Jimmy Michael
Burns Pierce
Archie McEachern
Pierce
McEachern
Clase
Multnomah Club Sets Record in Portland Bowling Meet
In Portland on June 7 the Multnomah Athletic Club defeated the YMCA team and broke the American cocked-hat record for four consecutive games with a score of 1,140.
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Ore
Multnomah Athiletic Club
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American Victors Capture Oaks at Epsom Cap and Bells Triumph
Foxhall P Keene's Cap and Bells II ridden by Milton Henry wins the Oaks at Epsom, giving America a clean sweep with owner, horse, and jockey all Americans. Cap and Bells defeats Sabrinetta Minnie Dee and others in a six-length margin. Keene reportedly bets big and plans to share the 4500 sovereign purse with hospitals in London and the United States.
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Britain
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Foxhall P
Keene
Cap and Bells II
Milton Henry
Cap and Bells
Foxhall I
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Lord Ellesmere
Sabrinetta
Richard Croker
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James RK. Keene
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Kilogram Wins Myrtle Stakes Amid Muddy Gravesend Track
Rain drenches Gravesend as only five start in the Myrtle Stakes. Kilogram, ridden by Burns, secures a clear win by a length and a half over Larson and Intrusive. Leonora Loring also takes first in the earlier five furlong race. Other favorites Halberdier and Roxane triumph in their events.
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Roxane
Potente
Kilogram
Burns
Votente
Larson
Fairusive
O'Conner
Somersault
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Gunfire
Santa Bonita
Slack
Intruvive
O'Connor
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Seminole
Shaw
Wild Gats
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James Fox
Pertiae
Benton Gray
Frivol
Crosenfeld
Odom
I . Isaark
Keene Stakes Oak Winner Benefits Charities in England
James R. Keene announced a charity distribution totaling about 24000 dollars from the Oaks stakes victory by the Keene stable in England. Recipients include Herald Ice Fund 1000 dollars Tribune Fresh Air Fund 1000 dollars Five Points Mission 1500 dollars St John's Guild 2000 dollars Catholic Orphan Asylum 2000 dollars Protestant Orphan Asylum 2000 dollars Hebrew Sheltering Arms 2000 dollars.
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James R. Keene
Keene
England
Herald Ice Fund
Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Five Points Mission
St. John’s Guild
Catholic Orphan Asylum
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Miss Clark Wins State Tennis Championship At Haverford
Despite rain soaked courts Miss J W Clark of Bryn Mawr defeated Miss Larned of Summit New Jersey to win the five set state singles title 6 1 4 6 8. The match featured backcourt rallying and a fall by Clark as players endured difficult conditions. The ladies doubles and mixed doubles were scheduled to follow.
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Merion Cricket Club
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Miss Clark
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Dean V. Clark
Bryn Mawe
Summit
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Shamrock I Easily Beats Rothsay at Glasgow Regatta
At the Glasgow Exhibition regatta on June 7 the Shamrock I led the first round as American designer Herreshoff s Nevada challenged British boats. Shamrock I outfooted and outpointed rivals, but suffered a mid race halt near Nombrac Island while Subarita, Meteor, and Karad finished behind. Nevada won the second class after a strong windward finish.
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Firth of Clyde
Glasgow
Charles F. Herreshoff, Jr
Nevada
Point House
Shamrock
Sybarita
Meteor
Karlad
Cnombrae Island
Subarita
Tully
Carina
Lals
Revival of Pedestrianism Prompts Go-Anywhere Six Day Race
The Penn Art Club plans a six day race this autumn to revive pedestrianism with top athletes from both continents. Manager Joe McCarthy has drawn heavy interest locally and worldwide with over 50 000 attendees at last week’s events. Organizers may require a 20 000 seat structure and a ten lap mile oval as entry nears 100 competitors. The aim is to surpass the New York event where Frank Hart won 17000 dollars.
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Penn Art Club
New York City
Frank Hart
Golf Championship Entries Near Close In New York
United States Golf Association championship entries close as R Bage Kerr of New York seeks entry. Vardon Taylor Bell not listed. strong East and overseas pros, including Kenn, expected. M G A pros to meet at Myopia June 12 with practice rounds June 13. potential St Andrews Carnoustie Edinburgh match and Garden Street four ball teased.
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R. Bage Kerr
Harry Vardon
J. H. Taylor
David Bell
Alleghenies
East
Arthur H. Kenn
Myopia
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Lawrence Auchterlonile
Aleck Taylor
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Will Anderson
George Low
Rory Simpson
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Brady Will Not Appeal From Pugilists Case
Cincinnati June 7 William A Brady former boxing manager and defendant in the February proceedings to stop the Jeffries Rhine fight has retired from pugilistic management and will not assist on appeal from the injunction granted by Judge Teace Hollister counsel said in court there would be no appeal today
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Cincinnati
William A. Brady
Pugilists
Teace Hollister
Romantic couple jokes about travel landscapes
In a Chicago Tribune snippet a romantic wife exclaims how lovely the view is and wishes others could see the landscapes. The practical husband responds that who would buy his travel book when they return home.
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Chicago Tribune
Where Are You Going for the Summer in Society Gazette
A neighbor asks about summer plans as one person confirms seeing an announcement in the Society Gazette. The exchange implies curiosity about travel or plans beyond the public notice. The dialogue reflects community interest and social routine in Chicago.
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Chicago
Society Gazette
Club Car Service Added Between Philadelphia and Cape May
Beginning today a club car will run between Philadelphia and Cape May on weekday trains. The car is added to the existing parlor car on the routes, leaving Philadelphia Market Street Wharf at 4 08 PM and Cape May at 7 00 AM. The service aims to meet rising travel demand on the popular coastal line.
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Market Street Wharf
Golfers Conquer Storms in Merion Open Play
Unfavorable weather hit the Merion Cricket Club open with wind, thunder, and rain as women golfers fought through the first match play round. Miss Ruth Underhill and Mrs. Rh H Barlow advanced to the finals, while Miss Griscom and Miss Cassatt suffered defeats amid fierce storm conditions.
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Links
Frances C. Griscom
Ruth Underhill
Nassau Country Club
Elsie F. Cassatt
Rh. H. Barlow
A. McNeely
Miss McNeely
Miss Roth Underhill
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F.C. Griscom
Merion
R. H. Barlow
Miss Curtis
W. M. McCawley
Miss Griscom
Redman
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Griscoms
Mistakes That Paid From the Chicago Inter-Ocean
A review of costly missteps that yielded huge gains. An error led to the Orme betting slip turning £50,000 for the Prince of Wales. A mispurchased mine route created Nelrafontain and later Neilsfontein became a $30 million gold mine, saving many and enriching others.
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Sandown
Prince of Wales
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Courthope
Prince
Niersfontein
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Rensack
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Nielsfontein
Fragmentary Boston Transem dialogue yields puzzled mumble
The readable fragment shows disjointed exchanges featuring Manning Sharpe and others. The text centers on evasive remarks about subject matter and a stray reference to cannibals and driving, with unclear context or clear claims.
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Kidley
Manning
Sharpe
Quan Chung Funeral Described In Chinese Masonic Rites
Quan Chung died near Maricopa and was transported to Phoenix for burial. The Chinese Masonic lodge oversaw a ceremonial funeral with a large procession, Chinese band, and elaborate rites. A humorous dispute arose over headboard placement, reflecting cultural practices and community respects in Arizona.
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Arizona Republican
Quan Chung
Maricopa
Phoenix
P. M. Williams
Arizona
Chinatown
Most original man I ever saw says Spinks
A Chicago Post blurb recounts a remark praising an unnamed man who oddly never does the expected. It notes his wife left him and returned to her parents, and implies he faced a larceny charge sparked by a witty remark. The dialogue hints at legal troubles and courtroom wit.
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Chicago Post
Spinks
Brinks
Henley Crew Prepares for England Trip After Final Practice
Pennsylvania's Henley crew completed a final morning practice on the Schuylkill with large crowds in attendance. The Henley eight led the freshmen by four lengths in a late sprint, time for the last mile and a half was 9.12, with a 34 to 36 stroke pattern. The group prepared for shipping, with extra shells, cars, and tools, and thanks noted for alumni and New York contributors before a 1 PM send-off at Washington Avenue wharf.
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Henley
England
Schuylkill
Poughkeepsie
Shell
Henley Crew Fund
New York
Too Good to Last From Puck
The cartoon depicts Jimmy and Petey debating their new boss and his churchgoing nature. Petey jokes about testing him with family woes to see if his appetite remains steady, claiming many holidays have passed without closing his “meat.”
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Harlem
First Chinese Laundryman Describes Strike Ideas
From the Brooklyn Eagle the humorous exchange shows a Chinese laundryman declaring intent to strike like an American worker, asking what for and noting long hours. He quips about nineteen hours a day instead of twenty, highlighting labor woes in a playful tone.
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