Phillies Snowed Out as Drainage Fails to Save Ballgame
A rainout kept the Phillies from playing yesterday despite claims of rapid drainage. New York defeated Cleveland 5–0, Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 9–1, and Boston crushed Chicago 19–7 as standings shift with Baltimore sidelined. St Louis visits Philadelphia on today’s schedule.
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Reds sweep Brooklyn at Western Park behind flawless hitting
In Brooklyn on June 17 the Cincinnati Reds won their second straight over the Brooklyns at Western Park. The home club again showed poor fielding while Cincinnati’s batting was perfect. Daub appeared slow and Korwin was sold to Chicago. The score was not provided in readable text.
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New York Defeats Cleveland 5-0 on Strong Pitching
In New York on June 17 Meekin limited the Indians to scattered hits while Burkett’s batting and Holmes’ running catch off Tebeau highlight a 5-0 victory. Fielding miscues and timely hits secured the shutout as Young faced trouble, final score New York 5 Cleveland 0.
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Boston Bucks Past Chicago With Fast Pace Win
Boston defeated Chicago as Briggs absorbed the hits and Klobedanz shut them down for seven innings. Collins starred in the field and at bat with a home run, two-base hits by Long Duffy Collins Thornton Decker, and a four base on Fenway. Attendance reached 10 500 with Boston earning ten runs to Chicago four.
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Michael to Ride Here for Dual Exhibition at Philadelphia Meet
Yesterday's race between Michael and McDuffee stirs strong interest ahead of the South End Wheelmen's race meet at Philadelphia Ball Park on June 26. The Welsh flyer known as Midget will ride two miles against time, paced by his squad of multicycles, promising a novel display for local wheelmen. He plans to arrive two days early to familiarize with the track and improve his showing.
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Athletics Top Newark in Ten Innings in Rained Readings
In the Atlantic League, Reading-Norfolk game postponed by rain. The Athletics beat Newark 9 to 6 in ten innings. Lancaster moved ahead with a 4 to 2 win over Richmond, Hartford defeated Paterson 7 to 5, boosting Lancaster’s hold on first place while Paterson slid. Standings show Read leading with 30 wins and 13 losses, Lancaster 28-? and Hartford 15-? with Paterson trailing.
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Athletics Win In Tenth In Newark
In Newark on June 17 the Athletics beat the locals after ten innings as Johnstone faltered in the tenth. Moran, Gettig and Battam provided key hits while Jordan and Johnstone pitched well earlier. The final score read Newark 6 Athletics 9, with the visitors extracting the decisive runs in the extra frame.
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Hartford Downs Paterson In Ninth Inning Rally
Hartford defeated Paterson in the ninth inning on a string of hits aided by Jones who walked three men after a tense start. Boyle struggled for Paterson as Hartford pulled ahead late for a 7 to 6 win. box score notes include several errors and key hits by Neister Touhey Grove and Radford.
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Desperate Lancaster Triumph In Drizzly Battles
Lancaster earned eight runs in a tight game against Richmond as Buttermore drove in all three Lancaster runs and scored on Ward’s three bagger after being hit by a pitch. Elsey shone for Richmond in center while both teams showed brilliant fielding in the damp conditions. West and Schmidt fanned four and two respectively as West issued three walks and Schmidt eight. Time not fully listed.
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West
Buffalo Bisons Clinch Narrow Win Over Rochester
Rochester hosts the Bisons who win 7 2 over Rochester. Scudera pitched well and Frary hit a homer in the third inning as Buffalo builds a lead early and holds on. Rochester trails throughout with a 3 run deficit.
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Sporting Notes and Local Club Affairs
Manager Rowe seeks to secure the Wilkes Barre franchise for the Montreal club. Peter Maher to wed Agnes Torpey, after license from Clerk Bird. Schuylkill Navy review postponed. race set for next Wednesday. Wyoming to face Century Wheelmen squad at Broad and Jackson with UPenn additions Huston and Schwartz. P R R Y M C A baseball seeks out of town game within fifty miles for July 2. Broad Street Station address. Mabapoy City Gun Club organized. officers elected. Chi Athletic Association AAU national swimming championship to be held July 38 in Lincoln Park Chicago with five races. Spike Sullivan aims to match his brother Dave against Jimmy for 115-pound title. $1,000 placed to bind contract with Al Smith.
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Cycle Notes Showcase Philadelphia Wheelmen Events and Runs
Cycle notes detail Belmont Island work on the Schuylkill Navy Wheelmen quarters due for occupation by July 1. Various clubs plan Sunday runs to Pitman Grove, Germania Park, Jorges, and Atlantic City with coordinated trips from South Street ferry. The Penn Treaty Wheelmen celebrate June events, Stockton parade, and a Camden bicycle carnival for good roads. The Diamond Push and Wizbet clubs announce new premises and medal distributions, while the South End Wheelmen unveil a new track at Philadelphia Ball Park for their June 26 meet and encourage early entry. Local riders respond to a flourishing club scene with multiple runs, races, and social events across June.
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Jorges
Postal
Atlantic City
Keystone Wheelmen Plan 116 Mile Run to Atlantic City
The Keystone Wheelmen announce a July 25 run from South street ferry at 4 AM to Atlantic City and back. Prizes total 260 dollars plus a 20 dollar gold prize for the top entrant, and 116 miles will earn each survivor a medal. Checkers on the road allow later starts. three hours in Atlantic City before return. applications to Captain Charles Walter Jr or Joseph B. Clare at 1505 Moyamensing avenue.
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Ornament Wins Himyar Stakes at Latonia
In slow sloppy conditions at Latonia, Ornament defeated Boanerges by a wide margin in the Himyar Stakes run over a mile and a furlong. Boanerges tired after the first mile while Ornament stretched clear, the favorite at 1 to 4. The race finished with Ornament clearly fastest.
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Gath wins Laurel Stakes at Fair Grounds
In St. Louis on June 17 Gath the even money favorite won the Laurel Stakes a 1500 prize at the Fair Grounds. Six starters contested with Nimrod briefly leading at the quarter before Gath ridden by Garner overtook and held the lead to the finish. Exforees and a second choice captured the other events.
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Sharp shooters voyage for international contest on July 4
More than 1000 Schuetzen Corps members from across the United States sail today for Europe aboard the Augusta Victoria. They include many top sharpshooters slated for the international shoot in Weremary Germany beginning July 4. New York Independent Schuetzen Association sends fifty marksmen led by Champion Gus Zimmerman.
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Quaker Rowers Face Rough Start Ahead of Key Races
June report from PovenKrrrsiB notes the Quakers suffer a minor mishap as freshmen drift at the river two mile mark while the Varsity recovers after losing its rudder. Ward orders heavy daily workouts for both crews as Cornell Harvard and Yale prepare for next week’s major races drawing rising public interest and hints at stroke system debates.
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Double Century Run Chooses New Route For Coast-to-Coast
The Time Wheelmen Centurions abandon the Newark Philadelphia course after scouting roads Monday and Tuesday. A new route from Philadelphia to Absecon via Camden Hammonton Port Republic Lanoka Barnegat and Tuckerton is outlined with a dinner break at Absecon and a rest. Prizes include a top table, silk banner, silver cup and survivors medals for clubs meeting survivor counts. Details from the double century run committee at 818 North Broad Street.
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Polo Game At Bala In Polo Association Cup Match
The third series game at Bala featured Philadelphia Country Club teams with a five goal handicap for the second team. Ten minute periods created a stiff hour of play with no intermission except pony changes. Rosengarten Lippincott Kennedy impressed. McFadden's guard work noted. novices were overmatched and failed to score.
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California Associated Cyclists Near Pacific Coast Affiliation
In San Francisco on June 17 the California Associated Cyclists reported progress toward a large Pacific coast wheelmen affiliation from Mexico to British Columbia. Canada’s British Columbia wheelmen await confirmation that the California group controls racing in the state before joining.
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Suburban Trials Highlight Gravesend Card As Great Bend Triumphs
A 5000 crowd at Gravesend saw Suburban hopefuls tested amid mild weather and fast track. Geisha led an easy win for Ted Sloan, while On Deck narrowly beat Havoc as Handball surged to a strong favorite. Great Bend came from behind to win the fourth race by nine lengths, with Veach outriding English in the closing stretch.
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Welsh cyclist Jimmy Michael defeats McDuffee in 15 mile race
Jimmy Michael the Welsh rider wins a 15 mile paced race at Charles River Park, beating Eddie McDuffee by a hundred yards and setting a new pacing record of 20 minutes 12 seconds. The event also features a $500 pursed 15 mile clash and multiple tandem and pacer results.
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H. R. Hills
Steve Benns
Geratch FF McKay
Abington
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Gineen
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Michael. Fine
Special Yacht Race Looms for Corinthian Club
The Corinthian Yacht Club announces a special race tomorrow for yachts over 30 feet corrected length and for 30 feet and under. Sloops, cutters and yawls race in two classes with time allowances by actual length. Ex Rear Commodore Robert Barrie offers a silver prize for the over 30 feet class. a second prize is planned in each class if four boats enter and start. Entries due today at noon to race chairman A F Bancroft 114 South Sixth Philadelphia. Start at 2 pm. line between Schooner Ledge Light and the committee boat with numbered mainsails required.
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Gentlemen's Driving Club Matinee At Hoge Course
West Chester hosts a busy trotting program by the Gentlemen's Driving Club on the Hoge race course east of town. A large crowd witnessed local horses in a 3.30 class with times and names including Marshall of West Chester and Ed Gibbon, while Queen entries from Roughkenamon and others drew attention in the eventful afternoon.
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Hudson River Stock Farm Meet At Poughkeepsie
About fifteen hundred people attended the third Hudson River Stock Farm meet in Poughkeepsie New York. The track was fast though the weather was cool for racing with purses listed around 400 dollars for multiple classes. several horses including Kenmar Tocsin Chimes Hollywood Nut Ella Madison Edith Time Arrivana Emma E Frank Clay and Friesens were noted with varying running times and placements.
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Pretty Wedding at St. Marys Church in Philadelphia
Miss Cephise Hyacinthe Aiken and L Irving Reichner wed at St Marys Church Thirty ninth and Locust streets Rev J Downs Hills officiated The ceremony featured no bridesmaids with Leila Aiken as maid of honor After reception at 3455 Walnut street only the bridal party and families attended They will reside in Philadelphia and honeymoon soon with many notable guests in attendance
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Mary Cc. Burgess
Dean
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Edwin N. Benson
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Suicide at Camden Walnut Street Wharf Shocks Crowd
A refined young man walked to the Walnut street wharf in Camden and leaped into the river after a brief conversation with a scow captain. He sank in sight of witnesses, was retrieved later but unidentified, and later died at the Morgue. A note signed Har addressed to Dear Mother was found in his pocket along with a Catholic scapular.
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