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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

10

Sloan Captures Four Races at Gravesend Brookdale Meet

At Gravesend on June 16 Tod Sloan dominated the program winning four of seven races. Dolando beat the favorite in the second race by two lengths over Tremargo, with Brisk third. Lehman took the Brookdale handicap in 1.55, Ted Sloan’s Petrel won, and Billal claimed the final race in a driving finish.

Little Captain Pittsburg Phil Dolondo Zanone Sloan Gravesend New York Sloan Day Bableca Dogtown Chang Fixed Star Dolando Petrel Loch Ness Benares Railbirds Kite Foot Mr. Baker Halma Brandywine Arabian Billal Gotham Bonaparte Ee Oan Grravvesend Pettingill Sersou Bette Penn Wn O'Leary Landerman Thorpe Babieca Reiff Wilhite Garrigan Ironi Ella Daly Wapshire Aulis Scherer Doggett Nigger Baby Il Hamilton the Juggler Hewitt Mr. Hunt Reiandiaeb Hiale Asbeikonse Sci Econd Swrters Michael G Waller Martin Dolande Bromo Clens Lehman Sess Ore Ob Thorpe Artin Bergen Ben Jot Rennesserree Sims Mink Coe Baer Seaeuy Sloane He Hewitt Reese

Phillies Back in Select Society With Narrow Victory

The Little Phillies challenged St. Louis at the ball park but prevailed 8 to 7 after a string of hits and errors. Cleveland kept its winning streak and led locals by two points, while Brooklyn and Baltimore won their games. Schedule shows St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Baltimore Cleveland at New York and more.

Phillies Cleveland Ball Park Spiders Brooklyn Cincinnati Baltimore Boston Washington Louisville Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburg Pon Yont Chicago Cincinati Aamph Care New York Seaaed

St Louis beat Philadelphia as cross misplays fuel seven runs

In a packed park the St Louis nine capitalized on Philadelphia errors to win seven to three. Grady Hallman and Cross misplays sparked three St Louis runs, while Dowd and Harley contributed to Philadelphia’s three. Fifield started well for St Louis, with later fielding and pitching costly for Philadelphia.

St. Louis Lally Douglass Cross Boston Fifield Nash

St Louis slumps and bright spots in baseball notes

The recap notes St Louis struggles with timely hits and fielding miscues including Lally and Dowd misplays. Dowd and Nash shine at times while Fifield and Grady show mixed results. A farewell for Tip Bell marks the Beverly Veterans game with Grass Tip in the pitcher role.

Dowd Fifield Cleveland Bill Cross Douglass Browne St. Louis Hartman Lajoie Geier Carsey Cooley Gillen Nash Billy Turner Giddy Harley Lucid Haliman Hanging Garden Grady Browns Wheeler Beverly Veterans Beverly Bell

Indians Rally Beats Giants in New York Debut

In New York on June 16 the Cleveland players opened with a strong offensive surge against the Giants. The Indians, buoyed by two straight wins at Philadelphia, chased Rusie early and secured the lead as Big Brave Sockalexis started the scoring with a first inning homer driving in runs that set the tone for the game.

Boston Chicagos Bostons Nichols New York Indians Giants Philadelphia Rusie Sockalexis Tiernan

Baltimore Defeats Pirates In Lopsided Game

In Baltimore on June 16 the champions beat the Pirates 10 to 8 in a one sided affair. Hastings relieved Killen after a wild first inning and pitched well after the fourth as Davis and Jennings starred. Attendance 2,464. Final line score: Baltimore 10 Pittsburg 8.

Baltimore Pirates Hastings Killen Davis Jennings

Reds rout Brooklyn in first game of series at Eastern Park

Cincinnati Reds defeated Brooklyn 15 to 6 at Eastern Park in a decisive first game. Corcoran hit a home run for Cincinnati while Breitenstein and Jones added key two base hits. Brooklyn pitchers struggled as Cincinnati piled up runs especially in the second inning.

Brooklyn Cincinnatis Rooklyns Eastern Park Reds

Truss Establishment Found 1859 Promises Nationwide Care

Truss Seelays Truss Establishment, founded in 1859, reports over 100000 cases treated. Located at 25 South Eleventh Street, with no branch, according to CHEESTERMAN & STREETER. Lady Attendant listed as staff.

Seelays Truss South Eleventh Cheesterman & Streeter

Senators Beat Louisville In Fast One Thirty Five Innings

Washington tops Louisville 4 to 2 in a fast game lasting about 90 minutes. Key hits by Brown Selbach and Farrell helped Washington while Clark and Werden sparkled for Louisville. Clarke named captain manager as Hemming and Rogers released. attendance about 2,000.

Washington Senators Cunningham Colonels Louisville Hemming Jimmy Rogers Clarke

Louisville Ball Club Changes in Management

President Pulliam released Manager-Captain Rodgers and Pitcher Hemming after ten days notice. Johnson played second base in the game. Fred Clark was appointed manager-captain by President Pulliam.

Times Washington Rodgers Hemming Pulliam Louisville Johnson Fred Clark

Lancaster and Newark split in Atlantic League doubleheader

Five league games were played yesterday with Lancaster and Newark sharing the doubleheader. The Athletics moved into fourth place after beating Hartford while Newark defeated Paterson and Richmond shut out. Scores: Lancaster 7 Norfolk 4. Lancaster 2 Norfolk 9. Athletics 7 Hartford 6. Newark 5 Paterson 2. Reading 2 Richmond 0. Standings updated.

Lancaster Newark Athletics Hartford Paterson Richmond Norfolk Reading

Athletics Edge Hartford In Ninth Inning Thriller

The Athletics defeated Hartford today in a tight nine inning contest after an errors prone game. Hartford jumped ahead with three runs in the third and led until the eighth when the Athletics tied it on three hits and three errors. In the ninth the visitors scored one more to win as Lytle struggled and Garvin and Vickery received poor support.

Hartford Athletics Lytle Garvin Vickery

Reading Beats Richmond 2 To 0 In Pitching Duel

Reading defeated Richmond 2 to 0 as Amole pitched a shutout through six innings and Richmond could not muster a hit until late. Slater led Reading with solid defense and timely hits while Richmond struggled at the plate and in the field.

Patterson Beats Newark With Cogan Pitched Strong

Newark won 2 to 1 as Dick Cogan pitched well for Paterson. Boyle had costly errors in the field while Newark took the lead on two-base hits by O Hagan and three-base hits by Wagner Wright and Sheehan. bases on balls favored Paterson 5 to 2 with Cogan fanning once and a double play from J. Rothfuss to Dakey.

Cogan Paterson Newark Dick” Cogan Boyle O’ Hagan Wagner Wright Sheehan Touhey Viau Grove J. Rothfuss Dakey Betts Westlake Rothfuss P. Cogan Aee Senate Newark Wee

Lancaster Splits Two with Norfolk in Doubleheader

Lancaster and Norfolk played two games with mixed results. Yeager pitched well for Lancaster in game one, while Newton struggled. In game two Callihan was hit hard, seven Norfolk hits coming in the seventh inning. Lancaster made seven errors across both games, with Leahy and McFarlan standout for Norfolk at the plate.

Lancaster Norfolk Yeager Newton Callihan Clausen Maroons Norfolks Leahy McFarlan Seybold

Norfolk Triumphs On Superior Stick Work In Rout

Norfolk won despite early runs by Lancaster thanks to strong hitting and fielding. Leahy and Henry led with three-base hits, while Seybold, Weddige and Wente added key two-base hits. pitchers Yeager and Newton recorded multiple strikeouts in a high scoring two game set.

Norfolk RHO Smith Leahy Lancaster Seybold Roth Yeager Dbuttermore McFarlap Henry Leidy Snyder Ward Wente Newton Wentz Shaffer Madison Weildman Sheffer Callahan Clausen Weddige McFarlan Callihan

Corbett Plays First Base in Scranton Win Over Providence

Ex champion Jim Corbett appeared at first base for Scranton in a rain delayed game against Providence drawing over 4,000 fans. He sparred three rounds with McVey and contributed a lively infield performance as Scranton held Providence to two hits and no runs. Corbett earlier faced heavy hitters from the heavies and his club posted a shutout against Providence.

Scranton Jim Corbett Providence McVey Corbett Silver Braun Cooney Brady Cranton

Demorests Sweep Bloomsburg In Fast Victory

Bloomsburg was shut out by the Demorests in the swiftest game of the season. Ansell left with an injury and Jackson finished. Demorests claim their eighth straight win. Score 9 10 0 0 2 9 0 0 0 1 0 0. Earned runs Demorest 2. Fortney Hallman doubled. Hicker doubled twice. Time 1 30. Umpire Forred.

Times Williamsport Demorests Bloomsburg Ansell Jackson Demorest Fortney Hallman Hicker Martin Rice Anderson Mesick Splein Goodhart Messerly Forred

Upland Beats Normal School In Poor West Chester Game

In West Chester on June 16 the Upland team defeated Normal School 15 to 10 in a notably poor contest. Earned runs were 10 for Upland and 2 for Normal. Two-base hits by Draper Lord Ferguson Barker Hep Jones. three-base hit by Irwin. Time 2.40. Umpire Smith.

Reading Richmond R. H. C. Rho Slater Elberfld Kain Rfc Leighton Elsey Minami Cargo Spratt Weils Mrntyee M’d Readii Minneban Insella Renuey Oe Amole Chesbro Kinsella Carlin TIMES West Chester Upland Delaware County Draper Lord Ferguson Barker Hep Jones

Atkinson Wins Big in Philadelphia Tennis Championship

In a championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club Miss Juliette Atkinson of Staten Island defeats Maud Banks of Philadelphia 6 1 in the decisive set to advance to a meeting with sister Kathleen Atkinson. Bessie Moore the champion looms as possible future opponent. Page shows numerous doubles and consolation outcomes with several byes and round progress.

Philadelphia Cricket Club Juliette Atkinson Staten Island Maud Banks Philadelphia D. C Miss Atkinson Miss Banks Juliette Kathleen Atkinson Bessie Moore Mrs. Edwards Ray Harlan Belmont Miss Moore Staten Island Club Seatee E. B. Beaumont Belmont C. C Iene E. Wimner Washington, DC Raith Renderdine Belfield D. C Ellen Kitchen Belfield C. C Exiles Co

Boxing banned in New York City contests

At a Police Board meeting on June 16 the Commissioners unanimously decided to stop all boxing contests in the city, ordering an immediate halt to events.

New York Police Board

Duquesne Loan Noncommitment Sparks Grade Dispute

A note indicates no plan for two Duquesne grades this year and opposition to similar setup next year. The speaker mentions a loan of about $50 to $100 for a trial, implying minor funding adjustments.

Duquesnes

Local Property Listings Sparse Addresses

Assembly of scattered street addresses including 909 Walnut Street 4501 Girard Avenue 318 West Chelten Avenue 4923 Germantown Avenue. Names Sedgwick Jr Bea Graham appear in brief list format. No narrative context or dates provided.

Walnut Street Zens & Brown Girard Avenue Sedgwick, Jr Chelten Avenue Bea & Graham Germantown Avenue

Devon Horse Show Awards Conclude Open Day At Devon

On closing day of the Devon Horse Show society gathered in fashionable surrounds to witness prize awards across remaining classes. Winners include Wild Rose in ponies, Helen Langdale and Diana Vernon in trotting pair, Harrison K. Caner in four-in-hands, Colonel Irvine in harness and saddle classes, with multiple entries from Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr among others.

Devon Wild Rose Blk. m Frank Dallett Wayne Merry Lass Evelina C. Walbaum Bryn Mawr Boy Blue W. N. Wilbur Helen Langdale G. m Diana Vernon Bik. m Henry T. Coates Noel B. G Stranger B. Z John W. Patten Harrison K. Caner Philadelphia John L. Conaway Colonel Irvine Br. G Stranger-Mariletta George A. Heyl Oxemont Green B. m John L. Corey Peacock Edward H. Rogers Philadel

Races at Holmesburg Feature Crashes and Excitement

At the Holmesburg half mile track during Kensington Driving Club June meet two runaways and crashes disrupted races. No serious injuries beyond cuts. Maggie Webb and Ned W. suffered wrecks after a collision in heat two, while Sinbad and Bob Fitzsimmons crashed in heat three. About 1500 spectators saw a first class program with top horses prevailing.

Holmesburg Kensington Driving Club Honever Maggie Webb Williams Ned W Sinbad Bob Fitzsimmons Joseph A. Wenderoth Spee Thomas B. Lovatt James c Timers B. G Pacer Morris West Webb Fayette West, Jr Conrad Grand Central B. G. Gutab Honover Freak R. Clark G. M Beena Hai Minnie B. m H. Ernest

Rockaway Triumphs Over Devon in Polo Cup Clash

Rockaway polo team defeated Devon Club 9 to 4 at Philadelphia Country Club yesterday in the Polo Association cup match. C. R. Snowden opened Devon scoring, with G. W. Kendrick and G. H. McFadden adding later efforts. Devon was held scoreless after the second period as Rockaway pressed ahead. John Groome refereed, with Charles R. Wood as score-keeper.

New York G. H. McFadden Devon John ©. Groome Charles R. Wood Rockaway E. F. Savage S. Panee D 'F. Franke Devon Polo Club H. An Ts R. Snowden G.w.kendrick GH. McFadden R. B. Strawbridge

The Plume & Atwood Mfg Co Ad Promises Bright Lamps

The Banner Cycle Lamp is advertised as simple and bright with easy cleaning and strong build. Sold by The Plume & Atwood Mfg Co at 29 Murray St and also Waterbury and Thomaston locations in Connecticut.

Plume & Atwood Mfg. CO Murray St Boston Chicago Pactorres Waterbury Thomaston Cona

McDuffee and Michael Meet in 15 Mile Bicycle Duel

Boston fans expect a top contest at Charles River Park track with Eddie McDuffee of Malden and Jimmy Michael of Wales set for a 15 mile paced race for a purse. McDuffee, riding multicycles, aims to average about 1.57 per mile and claims he can sustain it.

McDuffee Michael Boston Charles River Park Eddie McDuffee Malden Jimmy Michael MecDuffee

Columbia crews to race on Hudson June 23 and 25

Sporting Notes say A Merkleham of Columbia will referee the freshman and varsity boat races on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie June 23 and 25. Edward H Ten Eyck of Wachusett Boat Club sails to England for Henley regatta pages in the Diamond Sculls race with his father. James A Ten Eyck, long time professional sculler, is noted.

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