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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1897

Page

9

Cambridge Dominates Philadelphia in 268 Run Day One

Cambridge University’s Light Blues propelled to 268 for 3 at stumps, led by N F Cruce’s 107 and Jessop 57, against Philadelphia who were bowled out for 149. Wood's 73 stood out for the Americans as Cambridge eyes near 400 on day two amid a dreary Philadelphia display.

Cambridge Philadelphia Collegians Yorkshire Philadelphians Oxford A. M. Wood Lester P. H. Clark Wood Clark Wilson Jessup Oxford-Cambridge Ralston N. F. Cruce Our City Surrey County Mitchell Cruce Burnap Marriott Leicestershire Fenner Patterson Bray Haverford College Coates Shonee de Zoete Telegraph Bohlen Thayer Wood Jally Cregar Baily King Percy Clark Lst Taylor Druce Jessop D. Jessop S “Lester C. O Marchott & Je C. Coates, Jr F. W. Ralston Croce B. Wilson F. H. Bohlen H. C. Thayer Ceweee Rae P. Baily B. Jesep I.s Eheheoyouey O J. FR. King Shime Wilson H. Clark Taylor B. Wilson C. J. Burnap Wood B. Patterson F. Mitchell Wood B. King Ng H. H. Marriott C. Ralston Gian

Shackamaxon Yacht Regatta Yields Close Open Race Wins

The tenth Shackamaxon Yacht Club regatta began about 11 AM with courses from the Shackamaxon slip to the Wheat Sheaf Bar buoy and back. Open yachts saw John Engle beat A Harmer, while in the first class tuckups the Louise swamped near the finish and Sayres led the field. Second class duckers Freda K led by roughly three minutes over Lottie W as Maggie and Sallie B were ruled out for fouling the bar buoy.

Shackamaxon Yacht Club Shackamaxon Duckers Woodman Florrie Lavina Nana John Engle A. J. Harmer Louise Sayres Freda K Lottie W Tucky Maggie Sallie B A. Harmer Econd-Cass Tuck Millie BD Wes Reda K.ee

Penn Wheelmen Open Race Meet on Willow Grove Board Track

The Penn Wheelmen have secured sanction to hold the first race meet on the new Willow Grove board track on July 10. Construction is underway and the track is promoted as expected to become the finest in the country with records to be pursued. Several leading riders have already expressed interest in competing once the track is ready, aiming to post new payres at their preferred distances.

Penn Board Willow Grove New Jersey Central Consolidated Gas Kansas Texas Jersey Central Philadelphia Reading Vanderbilt Big Four Atlantic City Gloucester Ferry Weaver A. Ce

Local Securities Rally In Strong Market Action

Local securities showed solid demand with notable gains as trading activity surged. Union, Philadelphia, and Electric and People's 4s advanced, while Morgan led as Reading, Northern Pacific, and Lehigh Valley stayed firm amid mixed London movement and ongoing 3 cent fare debate in Indianapolis.

Union Philadelphia Electric People’s Sidée Tie Philadelphia Traction People People's Union Traction System Reading Northern Pacific Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Cambria Tron United Gas

Gossip of the Street itemized finances and railway notes

Gossip of the Street reports Philadelphia bank clearings at 6,679,927 and balances 1,332,875. It notes a postponed foreclosure sale in Little Rock and Stemnee Road, a $300,000 earnings increase for Chicago Burlington and Quincy, abolition of a Norfolk and Western office, Bank of France charter extension, underground electricity approval for Metropolitan Street Railway, and various bond, tax, and stock movements including Philadelphia bank statements and rail earnings.

Philadelphia Little Rock and Stemnee Road Chicago, Burlington and Quincy

Wheat futures rise on supply decline and shorts covering

Receipts total 9,488 bushels with shipments at 106,055 as July options rise 2 cents amid a larger drop in American visible supply. Cables firm while exporters stay neutral. Contracts close with June around 7 7/8 cents and July near 7 3/4 cents. end prices for various futures and cash grades noted.

Pennsylvania Delaware

Corn prices and markets show mixed activity in a quiet period

Receipts and shipments dominate trading notes for corn oats and flour with firm option activity. American visible supply up 2 621 000 bushels. Reports price levels for No 2 yellow and mixed and oat and rye flour and refined sugars. Live poultry and butter steady while eggs show no quotable change amid ample Western supplies.

Pennsylvania

Market Report Notes Varied Demand for Dairy Products

The dispatch records fluctuating dairy demand with steady prices for fancy cream and cheese. It notes moderate inquiry for full cream New York and blue fat cream, with prices held above wholesale, and captures mixed receipts for Northern and Southwestern markets amid varied quality signals.

Emand New York

Chicago grain and market quotations update

Chicago June 14 quotations show wheat No 2 red around 75 78c, spring grades varied. Corn No 2 about 25 26c, oats near 18c, barley nominal. Flour steady, lard and sugars listed with mixed activity. Receipts and shipments for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley reported. butter steady, eggs steady, cheese and dairy prices mild.

Chicago F. O. B. Piensie

L A W Meet Preparations For Philadelphia Cycle Week

Reception committees of the L A W are coordinating with many city clubs to entertain visitors during the August meet. Committees report strong interest from national riders, with thousands expected for the century run from Newark to Philadelphia and back. Demand for press boxes, badges, and race program bids grows as fundraising nears the $15,000 target. officials promise elaborate badges and early applicants secure prime accommodations.

Madison Rush W. P. Street, Jr Hotel and Accommodations Committee Orea Committee Philadelphia

Time Wheelmen double century run to keep date

Committee announces no postponement for the June 27 ride despite bad roads. A new course will be set immediately improving conditions and eliminating side-path riding from Torresdale to Trenton even in darkness. The schedule will be published soon and information available at 818 North Broad Street.

Torresdale Trenton North Broad Street

Willow Grove to Build Board Track for National Meet

C P Weaver informed the executive committee of the national meet late yesterday afternoon that Willow Grove will construct a board track. Authorities vow to spare no expense to ensure a first class facility, with plans already in motion by those in charge though finalized only yesterday.

Willow Grove C. P. Weaver Widow Grove

Leadership roster lists officers and directors

W F Marrity serves as president with L Crawford as vice president and Daniel Donovan as vice president. FP J Johanne is treasurer, J Vv Loughney assistant treasurer, M Connellan title officer, A MH O'Brien trust officer. Directors include Winthrop Smith John Sparhawk Edwin M Sam'l Gustine Jr George L Crawford William B Gill and John A Johann.

W.F. Marrity L. Crawford Daniel Donovan J. Johanne J. Vv. Loughney M. Connellan A. MH. O'Brien Trust Omeer Winthrop Smith John Sparhawk Edwin M Sam'l Gustine Jr George L. Crawford William B. Gill John A. Johann

Schuylkill Navy Regatta Entries Listed

The annual Schuylkill Navy regatta will run next Saturday from Falls of Schuylkill to Ruckland. Entries include junior and senior single shells, doubles, and fours from Crescent, Vesper, Pennsylvania Barge, Quaker City, West Philadelphia, and other clubs with detailed crew names and substitutes.

Schuylkill Navy Falls of Schuylkill Ruckland Crescent Boat Club W. B. West Vesper Boat Club John Mackin J. C.barrett Pennsylvania Barge Club Charles H. Vernier Boward Marsh J. B. Juvenal Quaker City Barge Club George F. Hillegass W. Kugler C. 8. Wilder Hall Wilson C. B. Young D. A. Hegarty H. M. Hughes A. J. Cottingham Theodore Bunker A. V. Dunbar A. D. Whitney West Philadelphia Boat Club J. P Hutchinson W. E. Bates B. ©. Taylor G. W.van Vliet Homer Meade James Dempsey Hugh Monaghan Charles H. Vaneer J. C. Exley H. Elliott William Foelker Oscar Thorn W. J. Sweeney J. M. Patterson C. BE Krauter D. H. Stiles L. C. Abell N. B. Jennigen C. S. Wilder J. B. Love Frank Sadler Clarence Thomas J. J. Hillegass R. F. Sadler William R. L. Grover G. N. Grover George Klages J. Torshey W. Detwiler P. J. Wall R. A. Pitts W. Rviance Luther Martin G. P. Bossan Paul Pierson B. M. Armstrong W. EB Faber E. C. Taylor Iota E Vesper Boat Club W. B. Wark Bilton

Bicycle Quality Compared Across Duquesne Models

An omnibus notice compares bicycle prices and quality with Duquesne models priced at 100 dollars and a nearly identical line at 50 dollars. It mentions trial availability and lists several Philadelphia area dealers including Duquesne Mec. Co on Walnut Street, Frasier & Brown on Girard Avenue, E. A. Sedgwick Jr. on Chelten Avenue, and Rea & Graham on Germantown Avenue.

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