Local Ball Clubs Meet With Defeat
The Phillies lost to Brooklyn 4 to 3 amid Brooklyn’s winning streak as Boston and New York split a double header with the Giants dropping both games. Cleveland took two from Boston, Detroit shut out Washington, and St. Louis tied Baltimore in an eleven inning affair. Standings show Pittsburgh leading the NL with 30 wins and 10 losses, while Philadelphia sits 22 and 28. American League results include Chicago and Detroit wins, with schedules listed for today.
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Phillies
Brooklyn
Iberg
Newton
Boston
New York
Giants
St. Louis
Athletics
Hicago
Quakers
Cleveland
Heston
Detroit
Washington
Baltimore
National League
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Louis
Brooklyn Defeats Phillies 4 to 0 in pitched battle at Broad and Huntingdon
Brooklyn’s Newton and Iberg held the Phillies to three hits as Dolan and Keeler paced Brooklyn with three hits apiece. Hulswitz starred in the field and Flood added solid defense and two double plays. A late rally by Philadelphia failed to close the gap, leaving Brooklyn the victor 4 to 0 before 1,987 spectators.
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Brooklyn
Shettsline
Phillies
Broad and
Huntingdon Sitedts
Newton
Tberg
Pittsburg
Ome
Siperbas
Dahlen
Flood
Hulswitz
Dolan
Keeler
Hallman
Childs
Jackittsch
Iberg
Barrell
Thomas
Browne
Venmore
Jennings
Hulswift
Tall
McCreery
Sheckard
Fatedelphia
Brooklin
Dooin
Jack Miseh
Irwin
Farrell
Kiladelbin
eCreery
Hulawitt
Emslie
Athletics Upset Chicago 6 to 2 in First Inning Fiasco
In Chicago, June 17, the Athletics defeated the Chicago team 6 to 2 after a disastrous first inning. Strang and Hartsel forced errors, Green scored from third, and Davis and Cross contributed runs. Mitchell settled after the opening chaos but Garvin faded midgame as Philadelphia piled on with timely hits and a second inning surge.
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Chicago
Athletics
Mitchell
Speeedy Garvin
Porter
Strang
Jones
Green
George Davis
Fultz
Daly
Garvin
Live Cross
Inez
Love Cross
Seybold
Philadelphia
Harry Davis
Jack Katoll
Connie Mack
Bilo
R.H.O.A
Hartsel
Ol Fults
Hdavis
Davis
Crossth
Mertes
Isbell
Botner
M.croms
Sullivan
Sehreck
Cross
Hyrtsel
Aes Garvin
M. Cross
HH. Davis
G. Davis
Jbalis
Carruthers and Sheridan
Boston
Cleveland
R. Hoa
Picker
Collins
Bax
Stahl
Fmek
Freem'n
Hickman
Parent
O'Nagen
Lath'e
DT Bradley
Forris
Gochna'rss
Warner
Wool, c
Dineen
Otter
Flick
Tickman
Gochnaner
Freeman
Bay
O' Hagen
Amd Pickering
Moore
Wood
Foam Stakes Triumph by Sir Voorhees at Sheepshead Bay
Wonderly ridden Sir Voorhees won the Foam stakes for two year olds at Sheepshead Bay by three quarters of a length. Lady Albercraft and Monte Carlo led to the stretch before faltering as the winner surged clear. Weather clear and track fast.
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New York
Sir Voorhees
Wonderly
Sheepshead Bay
Lady Albercraft
Merry Acrobat
Monte Carlo
Sam Waries
Gunfire
Barnes
J. Martin
Amicitia
Shea
Bonmot
Par Excellence
G. Whittier
Reformer
Rove
Bonner
Criterion
Ascension
Redfert
Locket
Creamer
Jack de Mund
Mosketo
Ben Howard
H. L. Coleman
Short Hose
Landry
Ringdove
Shaw
Merry Acroat
Hatasco
Connor
Lady Tweas
Himself
Redfern
King Wandérer
Smart Set
Carbtinele
Sunshower
Wax Candle
Martin
Aceful
Burns
Fitzbrillar
Lord Tures
Bell
Garden
Meltonian
Cardinal Wolsey
Oakington
Latonia Racing Summary and Breeders Handicap Results
At Latonia Cincinnati on June 17 the Brewers Handicap six furlongs produced a thrilling finish with five horses under the wire. Levoy carried top weight to win ahead of Jack Batlin and Firtue Line. Erema rode as pacemaker. The card included six races with multiple notable runners and times, plus entries listed for today.
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Cincinnati
Latonia
Levoy
Jack Batlin
Firtue
Erema
Feld
Silk ‘Ford
Michel Davis
Minder
Succasuna
D. Cilvere
the Messenger
Traxler
King Tatius
Fairy Dell
Margaret Hoffman
Incandescent
Pribeloffe
Durrell
May Cherry
Ben Milam
Laddie
Montrose
Two Lick
R. Williams
Flora Willoughby
Castro
Goo Iow
Irvin
Time
Bufalla
Mudlavia
Deborah
Lutes Fonse
Lady Trawble
Meggle
Free Admission
Lexell
Levey
Robertson
Oonduck Ratlin
Troxter
Olentz
Stoner Simon
Bosanco
Our Sallie
Foundling
Optimo
Gilmore
Ciales
Dade
Nelsgree
Sim W
Altona
Powpine
Miss Mae Day
Keb Baker
McWilliams
Iron making in New South Wales a historical survey
Orlando H. Baker notes attempts to establish iron production in New South Wales from Mittagong to Lithgow and Cadia. He details past smelting trials, ore deposits near Mittagong Picton Goulburn and Orange, costs of production, and the potential for a government aided steel rails contract centered on Tasmanian ore.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Mittagong
Eskbank Iron Works
Lithgow
Australia
Jacquet
Picton
Goulburn
Cadia
Orange
Blythe River
Burnie
Minn Bay
Tasmania
Melbourne
Newcastle
Kembla
Paramatta
Canada
Orlando H. Baker
Department of State
Edgewood Delivers sensational Belmont mile record
Edgewood, bay gelding, shatters track records at Belmont Driving Club meet, finishing the mile in 2.12% as four-horse field trails by yards. Owner collects full purse under no distance condition, with Hal Fry and Eagle Prince contesting 2.19 pare in dramatic heats.
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Belmont Driving Club
Edgewood
McCargee
Hal Fry
Eagle Prince
Eagle Prinevee
Eagle Point
Sommaries
Tiners
B. G. Edgewood
T. Grady
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Madge Cobb
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Delaney
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Palace Exchange
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Scie
Onic
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Faust
Letort Stock Farm
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Mile
Ay Teu
KR. Steel
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Queen of Melody
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Grady
Reyes Wee Ey
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Charlotte Bronte Alive Says Husband Denies Posthumous Work
Rev. A. B. Nichols, Charlotte Bronte’s widower, aged about 85, writes to deny a fragment attributed to her. He recalls their marriage in 1854 and her death in 1855, asserting she could not have authored any tale during that period and that they were never apart.
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Charlotte Bronte
Nichols
The
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Contempt Ruling In Baseball Injunction Case
Judge Ralston granted attachments against Lajoie and Bernhard in Court No 5 for disobeying the injunction barring them from playing with any team but the Philadelphia NL club. Somers’s role was not ruled upon. Rogers denounced him for enticing players from Cleveland and defying the decree.
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Lajoie
Bernhard
Philadelphia
Somers
Rogers
Cleveland
Mr. Rogers
Davis
American Association race results in midseason standings
In the latest American Association action, teams competed at multiple venues. Milwaukee finished with eight points and Toledo led Columbus with one as the season nears half completion.
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Mhitwaunee
Carpire Rame
Waukee
Dees
Serearh Racing
Peet
Milwaukee
T. Aul
Toledo
Columbus
The Absent-Minded Member Delays Reichstag Call
In the German Reichstag session, Herr Wichmann, an absent-minded member, called the assembly’s names and paused for a reply. When he reached his own name he received no response, then shouted it loudly to the amusement of colleagues and their laughter.
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Reichstag
Herr Wichmann
Kansax
Indiana gold finds spark roving prospectors in three counties
R L Royse, active in Brown, Johnson and Morgan counties, claims 3500 acres and plans improved mining gear after finding rich gold seams below and at bed rock. He disputes state geologists on glacial origin, noting high grade chunks and nuggets found by locals, with reports of diamonds, blue stones, and amethysts unearthed by Illinois men.
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R. L. Royse
Brown
Johnson
Morgan
Indiana
Royse
Philadelphia
Snake River
Klondike
Morgan Counties
Noah Walker
Edward Black
Notghbor
Martinsville
Stanley
Indianapolis
John Merriman
Merriman
Sarford Sexton
James Smith
Illinois
Morgan County
Chicago
Preservation push for Longfellow house in Maine gains support
The Maine Historical Society advances plans to restore and open the Wadsworth Longfellow house in Portland. Interior work funded by Alice Longfellow and exterior repairs by Mary Greenleaf accompany a projected $14 000 of secured pledges as the new library building is planned this year.
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Portland, Maine
Wadsworth-Longfellow
Maine Trlstorical Society
Wadaworth
Longfellow
Samuel Longfellow
Anne Longfellow Alerce
Codman
Presumscot River
Pride's Bridge
J. R. Tilton
Walla
Alice Longfellow
Cambridge
Mass
A. W. Longfellow
Boston
English Soldiers March Mathematically
The piece explains a new infantry pace of 33 inches replacing 30 inches and shows how yards convert to paces using a decimal method. It notes tempo changes from 120 to 110 yards per minute and discusses the implications for marching speed and military education while hinting at a gymkhana style contest with marked lines on a square.
Clothier to Defend Title at Pennsylvania State Lawn Tennis
W J Clothier travels from Massachusetts to defend his championship in the Pennsylvania State lawn tennis tournament. The day’s play featured Landreth and Biddle’s doubles victory, Hovey’s win over Soudington, and strong showings from Allen and Stille. A second-round match saw Stauffer defeat Hovey as the Belmont Club players showcased steady, skilled strokes.
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W. J. Clothier
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Landreth
Biddle
Merion Slnb
Trong
Hovey
Soudington
Howy
Harry Allen
Hi. Collum
Allen
Carroll M. Banting
Belmont
Bveing Stille
Dr. Stauffer
Stauffer
Collum
Dr Hf
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M. Buat Me Ing Ve. Ewing Stille
Intercollegiate Regatta Reduced Rail Fares Announced
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip fares to Highland and nearby on the day of the Intercollegiate Regatta over the Hudson River on Saturday June 21. The special tickets cover outbound to Highland and return, with details posted for readers.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Hedeon
Pennsylvania Mailroad Company
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