Athletics Take Batting Seance Amid Controversy Over Jennings
The American League faces a heated dispute over manager McGraw and Jennings. The Athletics appear to have a prior claim to his service, while Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia show strong results in recent games. Standings reflect tight races as schedules place Cleveland at Philadelphia and Milwaukee at Baltimore alongside Chicago at Boston.
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Athletics Rout Spiders In Batting Marathon
In a sunny afternoon game 3,845 fans watched the Athletics outslug the Cleveland Spiders 12 to 8. Pratt held Cleveland back as Hayden and Cross led a Cleveland misplay heavy performance, while Wood and McCarthy starred defensively for the visitors. Dolan and Lachance contributed errors that helped spark the Athletics’ scoring spree.
Brownie Becomes Slugger Beck Leads With Power
In a tense game between the teams, Wood robbed Pratt of a hit with a seventh inning catch, Hayden belts a bases full triple, and Beck proves a heralded slugger from Kansas. Dolan and Davis heat up at the plate as the race for bench roles continues amid strong fielding and a double play by Powers.
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Cleveland
Spiders
Pratt
Hoffer
Lajoie
Oriole
Fultz
Hayden
Geler
Davis
Dolan
Piatt
Wood
Beck
O'Brien
Cross
McCarthy
Powers
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Dean
Brownie
Shie
Jenni
Plains of Kansas
Detroit Punches Their Hits In Series Opener
Washington June 17 Detroit won the initial game of the series by superior batting and Miller's good pitching. Through six innings the game was tight before Detroit broke through with seven singles a double and a home run in later frames.
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Washington
Detroit
Miller
Boners
Lee
Unclear baseball box score fragment with players listed
Fragmented game box notes show players Double Quinn Cees and others. It records bases left, umpires, time, attendance, and strikeouts with partial team names and stray punctuation, rendering full context unreadable.
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Quinn
Cees
Danlin Glenwan A
McAllister
Barrett
Washin Fon
Detroit
Haskell
Orioles Lose Ten Inning Game
Milwaukee edged Baltimore in ten innings in a lively early season intercity clash. McGinnity and Reidy pitched well while poor support hampered the Birds. Notable contributions came from Anderson and Williams for Milwaukee and Hart and Burke for Baltimore, with McGinnity yielding the decisive hits. Attendance 1,874.
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Orioles
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Reidy
Waldron
Brodie
Gilbert
Will'ms
Hallman
Dunn
And'son
Seymour
Conroy
Jackson
Dufyer
Hart
Burke
Robinson
Maloney
M'G'nity
McGinnity
Anderson
Williams
McGraw
Duon
Myes
Polar
Sheridan and Connolly
Boston Secured Double Victory in Morning and Afternoon
In Boston on June 17 the league doubleheader produced easy wins for Boston over Chicago. Sugden starred behind the plate while Dowd and Mertes contributed two-base hits. Patterson and Mitchell held firm on the mound, with Boston tallying seven runs in the opener and four in the nightcap as Chicago struggled after the fourth inning. Attendance reached 5,071 for the morning game and 16,216 for the afternoon.
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Boston
Patterson
Sugden
R.H.O.A
Shugart
M'F
Schreck
Mitchell
Katoll
Chicago
Ian —Deatson
Stohl
Dowd
Freeman
Pases Isbell McFarland
Collins
Ferris
Isbell
Hartman
Basle
Boson
Young
Mertes
Harlan
Parent
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Pion McFarland
Stahl
B. Pesthes
Manassau
Boston Stumbles as Demont Delivers Meager National League Showing
National League Park crowd barely 1,000 as Philadelphia notes a wretched Boston game. Demont belted a clutch single in the 10th to drive in the winning run while White’s wild pitching, Pittinger’s early exit, and Moran’s strikeouts plagued the visitors. Slagle’s defensive gem and a late error mishap swing the outcome in Boston’s favor.
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Philadelphia Times
Boston
Phillies
McFarland
White
Pittinger
Bostons
Nichols
Flick
Moran
Kittridge
Little Slagle
Dement
Wolverton
Demont
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Gamaelt
Ol Whitt
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Philadelphia Oobres
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Reds Seventh Straight Defeat
Cincinnati pitchers struggled as Newton failed on the mound and fielding faltered. St Louis won 12 runs to 2 after taking an early lead and easing off after the sixth inning. Attendance was about 1,200 as the Reds extended their skid to seven straight losses.
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Ccincinnatis
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Dobbe
Burkett
Harley
Beckley
Ryan
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Wallacess
Western Association Scores Reported in Four Cities
At Louisville Louisville beat Toledo 5 to 4 while Columbus triumphed over Wheeling 8 to 6. Dayton defeated Fort Wayne 6 to 3 and Marion routed Indianapolis 4 to 0 in a series of league games.
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Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Wheeling
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Marion
Indianapolis
Eastern League Scores from Rochester Hartford Providence
In Rochester New York Buffalo defeated Rochester 12 to 4 while Hartford faced Syracuse losing 5 to 3. Providence hosted Worcester with Providence earning 4 to 3.
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Rochester
Buffalo
Hartford
Syracuse
Providence
Worceser
Sporting Notes and Baseball Happenings in Wilmington
Sporting notes report Bill Earle, a former Philadelphia player, signing for another Cuban League season. Wilmington is rumored to field a team in the Pennsylvania State League to replace a dropped club. Volodyovski defeats Witney winnings to jockey Lester Relff 1500 pounds. A charity baseball game for striking men will be played in Wilmington between the Brownson and All-Teams.
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Bill Earle
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Volodyovski
Victin
Witney
Lester
Brownson
Lakewood Loses Exciting Match For Pembroke Cup
One of the season’s largest society gatherings watched the Lakewood four led by George J. Gould lose to Philadelphia Country Club first team by a narrow margin, final score 16 to 15. The contest featured aggressive play, time-killing tactics late, and a disputed goal as Waterbury’s score was not allowed. Referee Charles Wheeler officiated, with timekeeper Robert Cock and scorer William H. Rocap.
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Lakewood
George J. Gould
Philadelphia Country Club
Country Club
Philadelphians
Gould
Philadelphia
Phila. C
C. First
Hadep
R. EB. Strawbridge
B. Zeail
M. G. Rosengarten
I.F. McFadden
RGR
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L. Waterbury
Wood
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R. E. Strawhbr
M. G. Rosengaren
Pomeety Club
Rhkewood
Petty
Lakewood Country Club
J. M. Waterburkewood
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McFadden
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Cowden
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Chaperenne Wood
Los
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Lakew
Teeai
Charles Wheeler
von Polo
Robert Cock
William H. Rocap
McGraw Denounces Johnson in Baltimore Clash
John McGraw denounces Ban Johnson in Baltimore accusing him of misrepresenting facts over player signings. He claims Jennings will back Baltimore Wednesday and warns of court action to block interference with team scheduling. McGraw disputes Chicago meeting claims and says officials allowed limited National League signings, accusing Johnson of a bias toward the Athletics.
Hanrahan Knocked Out by Handler in Fifth Round Rally
Jimmy Handler of Newark defeated Billy Hanrahan of New York in the fifth round of a scheduled 20 round bout at Trenton Athletic Club. The bout was a brutal exchange from round two, with Hanrahan warned for low blows and wrestling. Handler pressed the attack, scoring repeatedly, and finished Hanrahan with a hard right to the jaw and follow-up punches after the break. Michigan beat Chicago 5 to 3 at Marshall Field Stadium.
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Philadelphia Times
Trenton
N. J
Jimmy Handler
Newark
Billy
HanrAhan
New York
Trenton Athletic Club
Handler
Crowhurst
Jimmy
State Championship Tennis Opens With First Round Plays
The eighth annual state men’s tennis tournament opened at Merton Cricket Club in Haverford under ideal weather with 10 entries. Notable players included Dr. R N Willson and Princeton trio Tinen Shafer Stauffer, all defeated. Results listed: Warne over Heaton 6-4 6-4. Morris over Lee 6-4 6-4. Carpenter over Tinen 6-4 7-5. Collom over Wilting 38 6-3 6-2. Willson over Shafer 4 in such a context. Hoskins over Stille 6-0 6-4. Hovey over Stauffer 6-2. Allen over Grugan 6-4 6-4. Doubles teams named for the next round.
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Merton Cricket Club
Haverford
R. N. Willson
Princeton
Tinen
Shafer
Stauffer
Dr. Willson
Carpenter
Germantown Cricket Club
Hovey
Belmont Cricket Club
E. F. Warne
Guy Heaton
Merion
John
Arenes
Carlton Shafer
A. L. Hoskins
Belmont
Brine Stille
Germantown
N. P. Stauffer
Harry Allen
Helmont
T. J. Grugan
F. 8
L. H. Cotlom
J. Stokes Morris
Harry F. Allen
A. H. Hoskins
Joseph R. Carpenter
Morris
Carlton Shaffer
F. J. Linnon
Joseph Carpenter
Dr. R. N. Willson
Ewing Stille
J. Burton
Anderson Wins U S Open Golf Championship at Myopia
Willie Anderson of Pittsfield Massachusetts defeated Alec Smith of Scotland by one stroke in the eighteen hole open championship at Myopia course. Final score 85 to 86 with a dramatic finish as Anderson birdied the last hole while Smith missed a tying three footer.
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Hamilton
Mass
Willie Anderson
Pittsfield
United States
Alec Smith
Scotland
Anderson
Smith
Nderson
Injunction Filed Against Pool Selling at Harlem Race Track
Judge Holdom grants writ stopping pool selling at Harlem race track Chicago officials served injunction this afternoon. Track owners cautious on success. derby proceeding next Saturday despite unrest. Feature race Advanced Guard wins over Bangle with crowd watching as money and rivals collide.
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Chicago
Harlem Race Track
Coburn
Moses
McInerney
Jingle Bell
Slater
Penn Crew Delivers Strong Times in Poughkeepsie Meet
Pennsylvania Varsity rowed four miles in 21 minutes 20 seconds, 16 seconds faster than prior best. Freshman eight posted 10 minutes 2 seconds in a first time trial. Henderson strained a tendon, Bloch Ogelaby and Hartung suffer blistered hands, while Gillespie joins tomorrow. Coach Ward positive on progress and plans two-a-day practice for Varsity and freshmans.
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Philadelphia Times
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
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Ward
Henderson
Vareit
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Bloch
Ogelaby An Hartung
Glillespie
Varoy
Columbia
Comlace
Mies
Aoman
Atlantic City Beach Race Promises Fast Mile and Half
The Philadelphia Times reports a major Atlantic City beach horse race by the Atlantic City Drive Association. Key entrants include Wolf of Poilader with a record pace and Huey of the same stable. Huey has a best mark of 2.13 and is backed by Councilman Gus Parker. The course spans a mile and a half over South Atlantic Beach.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic City
Quakeress Wins Again in Buzzard's Bay Race
Beverly Yacht Club hosted a 21 foot craft race at Buzzard's Bay where Quakeress, owned by Philasophia, won by two minutes over Radiant with Edith and Amanita following. Kestrel was disabled. A sharp contest throughout.
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Philadelphia Times
Buzzard's Bay
Mass
Beverly Yacht Club
Tta
Yecta Pakeress
Philasophia
Radiant
Edith
Amanita
Kestrel
Stinson Wins Thirty Mile Motor Pace Race
Boston June 17 Stinson won the twenty mile motor paced race at Charles River Park today. Nelson was thrown early but the race continued with Stinson leading to the finish.
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Boston
Stineon
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Nones Captures Grass Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
At Sheepshead Bay on a fast track a Monday crowd saw Nones win the Grass selling stake over The Amazon and Dolando in a six-race card led by four favorites and two outsiders. Leonora Loring took the Rosebuds, and Musketeer won the first race while Outlander led the fourth. Time, stakes details, and entries follow with multiple runners listed in each race.
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Sheepshead Bay
Leonora Loring
Musketeer
Shaw
Malster
O'Connor
All Green
Landry
Sanders
St. Fionan
Tower of Candle
Rosebuds
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Grail
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Littlefield
the Puritan
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Tom Kenny
Smart Set
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Comiskey on Jennings case in AL McGraw feud
Chicago magnate Connie Mack backs American League officials over McGraw in the Johnson ruling. Comiskey states Jennings should be sent to Philadelphia when settled, arguing the move fairness and Jennings value for cross, Lajoie, and the rest of Mack’s lineup. He notes Davis showed promise at first base in the last series.
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Chicago
Connie Mack
McGraw
Johnson
Hugh Jennings
Philadelphia
Charlie Comiskey
Foutz
Jennings
Mack
ceGraw
Philadelhia
Cross
Lajoie
Harry Davis
Kensington Driving Club Opens Season at Holmesburg Track
The Kensington Driving Club begins its season tomorrow at Holmesburg with a bid race meet featuring three classes and $100 purses. Entries include Dr. Lynch, A Milnes, Ida May Eur, Wycode Maid, Thyndham Stables, Carrie F, Jersey Boy, and many others in 2.19 2.24 and 2.35 classes, promising strong competition and solid sport.
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Holmesburg
Dr. Lynch
A. Milnes
Ida Mayeur
J. Buck
Dave Hunter
W. Entwisle
J. Green
Eilen Tree
Ed Woerner
Alcyrene
Upland Hunt Club Opens in Chester Township
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports the Upland Fox Hunting Club opening its Chester township grounds of 119 acres for members and friends with a 4 to 6 pm reception at the clubhouse. Ed ward Crozer H B Wilson secretary John P Crozer Victor J Petry Robert H Page Samuel R Page chaired, with facilities described as old farm house rebuilt since 1604 and furnished with antique items. The club plans kennels for hounds and is preparing additional improvements.
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Philadelphia Times
Chester
Upland Fox Hunting Club
Chester Township
Edward Crozer
H. B. Wilson
John P. Crozer
Victor J. Petry
Robert H. Page
Samuel R. Page
Conhound
Marshall Alte- Hunt Club
Cyclers Aim to Break Chicago San Francisco Record
TOLEDO Ohio June 17 Edward Zahbrig and Ed Miller cyclists from the city started for Chicago today and plan to ride to San Francisco in twenty seven days. They will ride twelve hours daily to beat Norman Deveaux's earlier Chicago to San Francisco record.
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Ohio
Edward Zahbrig
Ed Miller
Chicago
San Francisco
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Deceived Rage Defines Detroit Journal Narrative
The Detroit Journal notes Rodriguez’s fury as he accuses others of deception in a tense confrontation. Suspicion and anger underscore the scene as he laments being misled in a pursuit of truth. The fragment hints at a larger plot involving hidden agendas and betrayed trust.
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Wildwood Jersey grove shapes trees into animals and letters
A Wildwood grove on Grassy Sound coast features ancient trees twisted by persistent winds into forms resembling W trees and an S shaped pine with a snake head. Vines engulf trunks while pavilions rely on living trunks, with cedars baring bark and multiple species fused oddly.
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Washington Star
Japan
Jersey
Wildwood
Sumer
Grassy Sound
Ways of Composers How Conditions Inspire Great Music
Prominent composers have created enduring works under all sorts of conditions. Sullivan wrote while ill and in bed. Chevalier composed by street lamps and walking. a musician’s best ideas arrived on trains, buses, or at stations. Inspiration strikes in unlikely places, from sermons to waiting rooms, challenging the belief that music must be crafted at a piano. The piece argues that environment rarely limits genius and that the composer judges a work’s effect regardless of setting.
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Alaska Indians Declare War on Whites
Young members of the Haida Indians near Ketchikan Alaska have declared war on whites after Deputy Marshal Jones shot Kitcoon their aged chief who faced arrest for timber cutting on government land.
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Ocean race plans face grave dangers and tempers
Glasgow June 17 Captain Hamilton, who sailed Shamrock I across the Atlantic, says an ocean race with cup yachts is impractical with full gear and heavy seas. He favors yawling with shorter masts. Sir Thomas Lipton supports yawling and possibly both Shamrocks. proposes two legs to Azores and Falmouth and would sail if owners agree. Work on Shamrock II rigging proceeds. telescopic mast discarded. trial spins planned on the Clyde next week as Lipton heads to Glasgow to assess progress.
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Atlantic
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Constitution
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Historic hotels mark rise and shift of western cities
The Tremont House in Chicago is sold to a city institution, ending an era for one of the West’s oldest hotels. The piece traces Chicago’s growth from a frontier town to a major hub, and notes other historic hotels like Planters’ House in St Louis, Burnet House in Cincinnati, and Palace Hotel in San Francisco, highlighting their roles in early American history.
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Hawaii's Legislature Shaped by Diverse Personalities
A Boston Transcript view of Hawaii's lawmakers highlights racial variety from deep Hawaiian brown to pale Anglo skin. It notes native dignity and grace as they move through capitol life, with two figures showing oriental influence amid tropical scenery and leis.
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Gowers
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