Timely hitting saves game as Phillies edge St Louis
Phillies rally in the seventh lifts them 6 5 over St Louis while Brooklyn tops Cincinnati in ten innings. New York shuts out Chicago 4 0 and Boston holds off Pittsburgh 3 1 as standings tighten with St Louis and Cincinnati fading. Schedule shows St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Pittsburg at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
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Phillies
St. Louis
Donohue
Jones
Delahanty
Reds
Scott
Brooklyn
Kitson
New York
Chicago
Pirates
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
P.C
WW. B. B.S
Phila
Bos
St. Is
Pittsburg
Phillies edge Tebeau's Terrors in seventh inning rally
The Phillies outplayed by St. Louis until a seventh inning rally produced the tying runs and a winning score on a McFarland double and a mishandled throw. Delahanty anchored the comeback with a key double and sharp defense ending St. Louis threats. Centers on Delahanty and McFarland as heroes in a tense late surge.
Slouching Infield Costs St Louis in Patchy Game
The crowd size is small as both clubs field imperfect defense and sloppy baserunning. Burkett saves Philadelphia with a fifth inning shock, while Criger reaches base on errors three times and Quinn receives ten days’ notice amid uneven play and stray quotes about sluggers.
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Delahanty
St. Louis
Huret
Donlin
Shettsline
Criger
Joe Quinn
Men's Suiting at Reasonable Cost from Wanamaker
S. M. Wanamaker offers domestic serge suits and English fabrics in blue, black, and oxford gray. Prices range from 20 to 30 dollars for reliable, well-made garments with German production noted for strength. Tailoring satisfies every particular need at a fraction of exclusive Tailors’ charges.
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Martin
J. & T. Clay
Del Smeang Te Beau Leads Late Rally
In the seventh inning Del Smeang Te Beau delivered a two bagger that turned the game in our favor. Chiles must improve his hitting to avoid dropping batting average, while umpire tape lines and scales loom. The piece notes glove disputes and plans for ball ground enhancements echoing Von der Ahe's former pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del
Chiles
Nick Young
del Smeang Tebeau
Reds Gave Brooklyn Trouble in Ballgame Thriller
Irwin hit a tying home run in the ninth with McBride on second, but Keeler's triple and Jennings' single gave Brooklyn the win. Kitson pitched well for Cincinnati as Brooklyn improves with a 5 to 4 final. Attendance 1,800.
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Brooklyn
Irwin
McBride
Keeler
Jennings
Brooklyns
Kitson
Cincinnati
R. H. C.A.E. Barrett
Jones
Core
Ran
Beckley
Rib
Oj Jennings
Ib O
Sheckardif
Grant Rdiei
Dablen
Irw
Cross
Sarde
Daly
Wood
Uirec
Scott.p
Crawford
Beers Eee
Sooner
Stein- Paut
Allei Ng “Daly
Ol’ Kitson
New York Defeats Chicago In Pitchers Battle At Home
New York edged Chicago 4 to 0 in a low scoring game as Carrick stifled Chicago with scattered hits and New York capitalized on Chicago errors in the sixth and eighth innings. Attendance 2,100. key hits came from McCormack and others, with Carrick earning the win and Callahan taking the loss.
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New York
Chicago
Carrick
Chicagos
Boston and Pittsburg Fail in Pitching as Walks Decide
Boston and Pittsburg fail to hit with runners on base as walks decide the game. Hamil al and Long made stellar catches in a 2 4 scoring day with 2,000 in attendance. Chesbro relieved in the ninth, Dineen struck out twice, Chesbro once, and Sullivan allowed a run on a base on balls.
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Boston
Pittsburg
Grace
Hamilal
Long
Chesbro
Boss
Sullivan
Dasee
Harsilton
Williams
Lowe
Oes Cooley
Dineen
Emaelie
Athletics Fall To Norristown In Ten Inning Clash
Special telegram from Chester reports the Athletics losing to Norristown 8 to 6 in ten innings at Seventh Street Park. Guest limited Athletics to scattered hits after the third inning while Moore made a circus catch in left in the ninth. Fielding was erratic for both sides as Dorristown tallied seven runs on the day and Norristown added six.
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Phillies
Tebeau
St. Louis
Delahanty
McFarland
McGann
Donahue
Chiles
Dolan
Cross
Barkettsseusa
Heldrick
Keister
Criger
Fliek
Jones
Burkett
Flick
Dillard
Donovan
Heidrick
Kelster
Donlin
de Thomas
Slagle
Fanning
Thomas
the Times
Chester
Athletics
Norristown
Seventh Street Park
Moore
Leftield
Philadelphia Team Faces Waterloo Against Burlington
A Philadelphia squad with an undefeated season fate faces Burlington in a decisive game. Lineups include Verga at third and Kelley at second, while McDade handles shortstop and other players fill the infield as both teams clash in a pivotal contest.
Atlantic League clubs denied joining after league disbands
Telegram reports Wilkesbarre and an opponent already sought adhesion after the Atlantic League disbanded. Financially the teams were sound, but the defunct league status left the clubs facing uncertain future as other teams move on.
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Wilkesbarre
Jume
Geran Tom
McGovern Wins Dramatic Third Round Victory Over White
In New York on June 12, Terry McGovern defeated Tommy White in the third round of a bout planned for twenty five rounds. The Coney Island Athletic Club arena was packed as fans anticipated a rare boxing spectacle. Both fighters weighed in promptly, with McGovern appearing fully clothed on the scales before White’s turn.
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New York
Erry McGovern
Tommy White
Coney Island Athletic Club
Terry
White
Women golfers edge to foregone champions in inaugural Met Golf meet
The first annual Woman's Metropolitan Golf Association championship at Morris County Club saw form hold in most matches. Only Marion Oliver defeated by Fargo marked the upset. Hoyt and Underhill led clear wins, with detailed results across championship and consolation rounds.
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New York
Metropolitan Golf Association
Morris County Golf Club
Marion Oliver
Miss Fargo
Seabright
Miss Hoyt
Miss Underhill
Miss Maxwell
Miss Olver
Baltusrol
Shinnecock
Mrs. Berg
Yamtakah
Miss Wetmore
Morris County
Miss Kip
Miss Hecker
Weeburn
Shearson
Richmond County
Nassau
Maxwell
Morgan
Rs. Hillside
Miss Hurlburt
Byret Meadow
Willis
Terry overwhelms White in brutal speed bout
In a dramatic match Terry floors White multiple times, despite electric outages suspending play. McGovern enters first, White downed after a series of lefts and rights, with Terry earning the decision amid loud cheers.
Princeton Track Team Heads to England for Training Tour
New York reports Princeton University track manager J W Jameson and eight team members including Creegan,W ee, Gera oubaaae, J M rent, Oe ah rupper, H rd W pole vaulter, Carroll br, 2 Jarvis and a sprinter will sail tomorrow on the St Louis bound for London to train before competing in games with top clubs and returning after the tour.
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New York
J. W. Jameson
Princeton University
England
St. Louis
Creegan
Wee
J. M. Rent
Ah Rupper
H. Rd
Carroll
Jarvis
London
Mare and gelding racing at Point Breeze in matinee feature
Afternoon program contrasts regular circuit with matinee racing at Point Breeze. Notable entrants include 20.35 class pacers with a $300 purse. Listed names appear garbled but include Lady Lawson and Thelms, along with a director reference.
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Point Breeze
Lady Lawson
Thelms
Yo — Boy
Hitchcock Wins Championship Title in New Haven
New Haven on June 12 reports Charles Hitchcock Jr of New York City won the championship Bt to Serene 1. Crees, marking a notable victory in the event.
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Hitchcock
New Haven
Charles Hitchcock, Jr
New York City
Serene
Crees
Shugart’s homer powers Chicago to win in six run fourth
In Chicago on June 12 Shugart hit a three run homer in the fourth inning delivering six Chicago runs. The testers were hit hard but the attendance was 1 200. Detroit and Chicago combined errors marked the game with Denner Sugden eager Shaw Denner Batteries and Cantillon umpiring.
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Chicago
Shugart
Seenee
Detroit
Denner
Sugden
Eager
Shaw
Cantillon
LaChance Delivers for Cleveland in Ninth Inning Shot
In Kansas City on June 12 LaChance cleared the center field fence with the bases loaded in the eighth, driving in three and sealing a 10 to 1 Cleveland win. Earlier he struck a near miss in the fifth, aiding Cleveland’s large lead as Carsey was troubled. Attendance listed as 300.
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Kansas City
Buffalo shuts out Minneapolis to even series
Buffalo blanked Minneapolis 4 to 0 in a second straight win, with early errors costing Minneapolis. The game featured misplays by Minneapolis and limited offense on both sides, as Buffalo claimed four runs while Minneapolis remained scoreless.
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Minneapolis
Buffalo
Eesne
Beffalo
Minneapolia
Spnegpott
Battocine-Faber _ yeeer
Baker and Schreckengost
Four Hits Off Rettger Help Milwaukee Win
In a tight game, Milwaukee tops Indianapolis 10 to 6 as Rettger yields four hits. Supe, Tier, and Pamkene contribute key hits while pacing the offense throughout. The Brewers secure the victory with steady hitting and timely runs.
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Cermathse
Sates
Pamkene
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Eesti
Milwepwanten
Aaa
Grand Circuit Meeting Entries in Columbus Ohio
June 12 report from Columbus notes the Driving Association announcing Grand Circuit meet entries. Listed are various pace and trot classes with cash prizes from 1,500 to 2,000 dollars and closing dates in July and August.
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Columbus
Ohio
West Chester Golf Contest Sees Four Matches Over Weekend
West Chester reports a string of matches at West Golf and Country Club with four contests noted. The text lists scores between players including Miss Brintoo and Miss Jacobs and mentions Sarah Dehbaven with scores around eleven.
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the Times
West Chester
Golf
Thames
Harvard Off for Princeton Baseball Series Game Two
Harvard Base Ball team departed Boston for Princeton to play the second game of the series with Princeton tomorrow. About 1,000 fans cheered the departure.
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Harvard
Princeton
Boston
Fast Polo Game Played at Bala
The Freebooters were defeated 16 to 8 by the Philadelphia Country Club first team on Bala’s field in a clean, hard fought match. Captain Lippincott’s squad opened strong, Montgomery scored 9 goals, Harrison of the Freebooters starred in the third with three late drives, and Roy Harrison contributed key plays as the crowd watched the opening day polo at the Country Club.
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Philadelphia
Bala
Groome
Frst
Lippincott
Orst
Montgomery
Harrison
Country Club
J. B. Lippincott
M. Montgomery
B. Kennedy
Cous
F. McFadden
Lane Club
Seeememend
Carter
Roy Harrison
Freebooters
Aheess
Straw
Hie
Va Roses
Ioe
Lemuel
Alteasia
Charles Randolph Wood
Advance Guard Wins Canadian Derby at Fort Erie
Advance Guard led early and held off Taral to win the Canadian Derby at Fort Erie in fine weather with 3,000 in attendance. Lamp Globe led early but was overtaken in the stretch as Taral guided Advance Guard to victory by a length or more.
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Buffalo
Advance Guard
Fort Erie
Lewis
Lamp Globe
Taral
Royal Sterling
A. Weber
Pene Erwin
J. Martin
Alice Farley
Landry
Ray Dally
Ava Uade
Fist Ty
E.piven
Weber
Free
SLOANE WON ASCOT STAKES
London June 12 Royal Ascot opened with superb weather and large attendance. The Ascot Stakes was won by Lord Carparvon's bay colt Baldor by Sheen out of Sunshine with Osbech second and four other runners fading. Notable attendees included the Prince of Wales and several dukes and earls.
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London
Royal Ascot
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Cambridge
Ascot Heath House
Strafford and Craven
Bradley Martin
John R. Carter
United States
Carter
Henry White
White
Marshall Field
Chicago
Ogden Mills
Charles Coventry
Fitsbagh Whitehouse
Foxhall Keene
J. R. Keene
Duke
Duchess of
Devonshire
New Castle
Duke of Portland
Earl
Countess Cadogan
Countess of Coventry
Sorel Wilosa
Baldor
Sheen
Sunshine
Ok Ta Tana
Dyrhap'e Osbech
Bain
Borees
Osbech
Eames
Lara "Witla
J “Hiatt
Hill School Swimming Races Reported by Telegram
In a large crowd Hill School held its annual swimming contests with seniors and juniors competing. Seniors finished with Seatb ard first and Gourlock second in the twice the length race, time 22 seconds ilog dive. Seblore-Firet took top junior honors with Meigs second. further results show Plackinton and Bam among others.
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Tux Times
Pottstown
Hill School
Seatbard
Gourlock
Leog
Seblore
Firet
Scathard
Plackinton
Bam
jJuniors
Meigs
Aec
Inter-State Handicap Target Tournament Opens at Interstate Park
The Inter-State Association began its first grand American handicap target tournament at Interstate Park, Long Island, on a clear day. We list event results with shooters from Dayton Ohio to Baltimore Maryland, Newark New Jersey, and Reading Pennsylvania, noting multiple straight scores and high totals across events.
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New York
Inter-State Association
Interstate Park
L. I
E. Rike
Dayton
Ohio
William Crosby
Batavia
N. Y
H. ©. Allen
C. C. Griffiths
Neal Apgar
H. Wheeler
Marlboro
Mass
Red Wing
Cleveland
H. C. Kelsey
Baltimore
J. A. Morris
C. C. Griffith
A. C. Pierce
C. W. Fin
Newark
R. C. Heikes
Dayt Olio
Pierce Griffith
Getchell
Parker and
Ortney
E. H. Storr
Fanning
Hoffman
van Allen
Tallman
Foland
Mings
Simpson
Parker
Courtney
Banks
Rike
Bill
Feigenapan
Yale Crew Changes Show Mixed Form Before Practice
Yale varsity eight redesigned lineup with Brock at No 5 Mitchell at No 3 Neidecken sidelined by illness Williams at bow Wickes back in his seat. Four mile practice under near perfect conditions produced better times than last night though several rowers were exhausted at finish. Freshmen joined for pace and racing starts on the way to the start.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Yale
Cross
Brock
Mitchell
Neidecken
Williams
Lincoln
Bow
Wickes
Fast Men to Race at Woodside Track Opening
Charley Turville Archie McEchren and Frank Starbuck prepare for a three cornered motor paced race of about twenty five miles at the Woodside track opening on Saturday June 23. The event is under the American Cycle Racing Association with incentives and cash prizes for new records. Other races include motor tandem, team club pursuit and two amateur short-distance events. Entry blanks are available from Abe Powell.
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Charley Turville
Archie McEchren
Frank Starbuck
Woodside
Paves
American Cycle Racing Association
Abe Powell
Lipton Secretary Denies Watson 1901 America s Cup Claim
The secretary to Sir Thomas Lipton denied that Watson was ordered to design a 1901 challenger. He confirmed the May 26 dispatch stating Shamrock’s next challenge date would not be announced, with no plan for an August Seacon Cup challenge.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Watson
Thomas
Gettysburg Class Day Honors Reddig Prize Winners
The annual junior oratorical contest at Gettysburg College awarded the Reddig prize to Charles Leonard of Cohansey New Jersey with honorable mention to George W. Nicely of Montoursville. Contestants and topics included Burnite, Leonard, Mullen, Stoner, Nicely, and Van Ormer.
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Gettysburg
Brua Chapel
Charles Leonard
Cohansey
N. J
George W. Nicely
Montoursville
David C. Burnite
Harrisburg
Henry Clay
Philip H. R. Mullen
Baltimore
J. Frank Heilman
Bottiger
Otto E. Breenzer
Frank M. Traub
William A. Kohler
Homer N. Young
Renee N. McNair
J. A. Sieber
Charles F. Brede
Germantown
Port Royal
eClean Stock
Hanover
Met
Philo Hall
Broa Chapel
Woman Accused of Witchcraft Drowns Herself near Royalton
Harrisburg reports Lena G Winters aged about 70, believed by neighbors to practice witchcraft, died this morning by self immersion in a canal near Royalton, close to Middletown. The case notes long-standing avoidance by locals and rumored disputes involving others in Seanenes.
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Harrisburg
Lena G. Winters
Royalton
Middletown
Winters
Seanenes
Train Robber Williams Mistakenly Linked To Lancaster Theft
Special telegram from Tar TiEs reports railroad officers accuse George Williams of theft in Lancaster after a theft spree ending with a trunk tossed from a train. Officers believe a train car near Harrisburg carried goods matching Williams’s alleged loot worth about 700 dollars.
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Lancaster
George Williams
Williams
Harrieburg
Grant Breaks World Record At Penn Track Meet
Alexander Grant set a world best in the 500 metres at Franklin Field as Pennsylvania hosted a strong meet ahead of the Paris Olympics. Trainer Mike Murphy praised the team with Tewkesbury shining in sprints and a PA squad announced for the European trip including Kraenzlein Grant Remington Bushnell and others.
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University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Alexander Grant
Mike Murphy
Grant
Tewkesbury
Murphy
Europe
Pennsylvania
A. C. Kraenzlein
W. P. Remington
E. R. Bushnell
T. B. McClain
T. T. Hare
J. ©. McCracken
George W. Orton
J. W. Tewkesbury
W. B. Drumheller
E. A. Mechling
I. K. Baxter
Baxter
Remington
Westney
McCracken
Hare
Orton
Smith
Rery
Kernan
Georgetown University
Ime
Kinsey
Cornell
Colket
Heh
Stiles
Nin
Edad
Drumheller
Road Drivers' Association Elects Board of Governors
The Road Drivers' Association of Pennsylvania held its second meeting after the inauguration. About five hundred drivers owners trainers and followers attended at the Bingham House. They elected twelve to serve as a Board of Governors with E T Stotesbury and William N Bunn leading vote totals.
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Road Drivers’ Association of Pennsylvania
Bingham House
Govrnors
Bower
John W. Emery
Theodore Kraan
C. W. Williams
E. T. Stotesbury
William N. Bunn
James A. Marshall
Ee B. Nicholson
Frank McGra
J. G. Donahue
Channing Eastburn
Cortland Harr
M. Swisher
Cumberland County Indorses Stone at Republican Convention
Carlisle June 12 Every precinct represented at the Republican county convention. Clinton G Heyd of Camp Hill elected permanent chairman. Secretaries named G H Relff New Cumberland and Harry Walters New Kingston. Committee of Resolutions chaired by J H Nickey Monroe. Congressional conferees named Mullin Holly Hollar Wetzel Carlisle. Legislature nominees ex-Member Benjamin K Spangler Carlisle and Solomon S Rupp Shiremanstown. County ticket elected Sheriff Harry Brenneman Director of the Poor Harry Hance Jury Commissioner Joseph Davidson Coroner Dr H Preston. Speeches by Major J E Pilcher Dickinson College and ex Representatives J L Young and B K Spangler. Resolutions to support Stone administration.
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Carlisle
Clinton G. Heyd
Camp Hill
G. H. Relff
New Cumberland
Harry Walters
New Kingston
J. H. Nickey
Monroe
Charles H. Mullin
Mr. Holly
Frank E. Hollar
Shippensburg
George B. Wetzel
York
Cumberland
Adams
Benjamin K. Spangler
Solomon
Rupp
Shiremanstown
Harry Brenneman
Harry Hance
North Middletown
Joseph Davidson
Penn Township
H. Preston
Middlesex
J. E. Pilcher
Dickinson College
J. L. Young
Mechanicsburg
B. K. Spangler
Carlile
Snake Geis Petite
Stone
Stephen Car Works Sold at Elizabet h
Elizabet h June 12 reports the Stephen Car Works sale after a yearlong shutdown. Auctioneer Stead of Paterson sold the plant for 226000 with Brill Car Company and others bidding. buyers Joseph C Willetts and Adolph Wimpfheimer of New York represented the bank. Buildings and land brought 177000, lumber 37506, remainder for steel and iron. Plant will employ up to 1000 men.
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Elizabeth
Stephen Car Works
Stead
Paterson
Brill Car Company
Philadel
Joseph C. Willetts
Adolph Wimpfheimer
New York
Newark Turners to Attend Philadelphia Jubilee
About 120 members from Newark Turnverein and Verein Vorwaerts will travel to Philadelphia for the North American Turners golden jubilee. Twenty four Newark women will participate in the exercises alongside men, with Newarkers performing in the program next week.
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Newark
Tus Trurs
Turnverein
Verein Vorwaerts Societies
Turners
Philadelphia
Newarkers
Garanaes
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