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Newspaper

Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1897

Page

12

Belmont Wins Close Cricket Clash by One Run

Yesterday's Halifax Cup games featured standout batting by Germantown's W W Noble who set a new record with 208 against Radnor. Belmont edged Philadelphia by one run after a tense finish, Belfield beat Merion by eight, and Radnor second beat Germantown second. Other results include R I B A 483 to Delaware County 35 and multiple minor matches.

Moat Belmont Belfield Merion Germantown Radnor W. W. Noble Philadelphia Haddonfield O' Linden Moorestown

Dramatic Elmwood Match Sees Belmont Win By One Run And Wicket

Philadelphia posts 185 with Clark 40 and Stoever 2 not out. Belmont falters to 61 but Van Loan and Hutchinson repair, Young and Hinchman finish strong as Belmont edges home amid home crowd enthusiasm. Game features roots at Wayne and Manheim with Noble 208 not out for Germantown and Radnor wins.

Philadelphia Belmont Elmwood Clark Stoever Goodman van Loan Hutchinson Young Hinchman Cauffman C. Young B. Townsend J. H. Mason T. H. Dixon C. van Loan Freeland B. Reaney Welsh C. Townsend B. Hinchman Pippiocett C. Reaney J. P. Hood W. Graham W. S. Roper B. Reaney B. W. Graham Wayne Germantown Radnor Noble Graves J. G. Hunter Brooke

Germantown Summer cricket scorecard details

The fragment lists players and outcomes from a Germantown Summer match. Batting sketches show dismissals and scores for several players including Thackara, Clemenson, Moorhead, Willets, Milnes, Flavell, and others with notes on run totals, leg byes, and not outs. The text also records bowlers and results for various overs with limited legible detail.

S. Furness C. Henry Pavace Pepeetecea Willets Thackara Helmbold Clemenson E. William Ec N. M. Thackara B. Clemenson Y Moorhead Clemenson Newhall C. Willets B. Taylor V. Thackara C. Milnes F. Stoer Bo Furness Flavell B. Dogior Wegees K. Muller Milnes Giemenson I. Mellor Bam Flavell Erie Lachlan Henry Sebeeves

Close Game at Haverford Belfield Merion Cup Match

Belfield scored 95 while Merion made 108 in a tight Haverford cup game. Morton and Morice excelled with four wickets each as Belfield, Lukens behind the stumps, showed solid defense before Merion finished strong. In other results, Lansdowne beat Belmont Summer with Winterbottom taking seven for 15. K I B A defeated Delaware County.

Haverford Belfield Merion Morton W. N. Morice Lukens Lansdowne Belmont Summer Winterbottom

Lenni Lenape Wins Barrie Prize at Corinthian Yacht Club

The Corinthian Yacht Club opened its sailing season with the Barrie Prize races. Three yachts Dawn Flirt and Lenni Lenape contested Course No 4 from the old house line around buoys near Chester Island and Little Tinicum Island finishing with Lenni Lenape two minutes ahead under Captain Charles Brock.

Corinthian Yacht Club S. W Chester Island S. E Little Tinicum Island Charles Brock

Amateurs on the Diamond at Wynnewood Notes

The piece recalls amateur baseball scenes with McFetridge and Peterson for the A A C battery. It hints at umpire disputes, praises Wynnewood Club figures like Pop Partridge, mentions aging players Cub Stricker and Jimmy Moore, and notes rumors about ringers in a GOP capped game between Gentlemen of Philadelphia and Ridley Park. It laments fewer games at Wynnewood Grounds and recalls old venues Navern road and Oakdale Park.

McFetridge Peterson Pop Partridge Wynnewood Norristown Crescents Cub” Stricker Jimmy Moore Gentlemen of Philadelphia Ridley Park Heyner Bellevue Station Olympic Club Navern Road Oakdale Park Riverton-Young Riverton Eice Bekmren

Don de Oro Wins Boulevard Handicap at Gravesend

On the final day of Gravesend spring meeting Don de Oro triumphs in the Boulev ard Handicap, beating Buddha and stablemate Octagon as Cassiopia and Arabian led early. Voter and Octagon finish far back. St Nicholas Sr. and Ben Eder win other races amid lively betting and crowd.

Don D'Oro Buddha Octagon Times New York Gravesend Brooklyn Taral Tod" Sloane Lydian Galway the Dipper Dipper Brandywine Imperator Link Lambent Sir Play Swain Connoisseur Handball Bowling Brook Varus Sims Littlefield Friar Mr. Belmont Cascopia Don de Oro Cassiopia Arabian Steel Ocasseopia Griffin Voter Sloane St. Nicholas Sr Klepper Falerian Eastertide Charentus Ben Eder Brisk Sloan the Dippe Marti Prince Lee Gb Thorpe Blue Beard Benaires Genaro Wilhite General Maceo Penn Asaesasee Sims Hewitt Isabey Tantris Mr. Hunt Ll Ll O'Leary Haun Ener Bis Laurel Lea Qu Iy Harrison Caratina Coyle Hambiiy Scherer Lewis Thor the Swain O’ Leary Q Wilhite Hewitt Dame Quickly Ly Dr. Jim O’ Connor Asa rMin Han Washbai Tefoot Cieathe Griffin Cosacopia Tebems AION O'Lear

Rifle Sets Belmont Track Record In Matinee Races

Rifle the black gelding of Colonel A Loudon Snowden driven by John T Strickland broke a Belmont track mark in a mile to road wagon heat, clocking 2.19 percent despite a slow track. The program featured four events with My Kate and Addie R winning their classes and Twilight and Fannie K racing hard in the 2.20 trot.

Belmont A. Loudon Snowden Elyria John T. Strickland Captain Lyons Fred Gerkin George A. Singerly My Kate Littie Lorain Jack B Addie R Hambletonian Ted Duke Conkling Fannie K Twilight B. m G. A. Singerly Lady Lorain R. C. Horr Tata Ambletonian Bagg Ik Cathys Star Duroc G. A B. G I. Kaufman Major Benton John T Strickland J. T. Strickland Knightmare Sir Knight W. H Mamie R Revielle J. D. Stafford

Vagabond Wins Muckle Cup in Triangular Yacht Race

The Philadelphia Yacht Club forty-foot race for the Muckle cup saw Vagabond take the win after a collision with Coryphee GP disabled Coryphee and later Vim suffered rigging failure. Claribel also retired leaving Vagabond and Daw to duel for victory.

Philadelphia Yacht Club Mark Twain Ridley Creek Monason Island Flats Jersey Dawan Goryphee Edogebood Coryphees Coryphee Coryphee GP Vim

College crews near ready and racing strategy debated

Poughkeepsie June 19 crews practiced in ideal morning weather while afternoon seas grew rough. Pennsylvania Varsity and freshmen showed form. Harvard Yale Cornell discussed stroke styles English versus American, training methods and equipment differences.

Poughkeepsie Columbia Cornell Pennsylvania Hudson Varsity Wise Eregalius

Pottstown Sportsmen Contest for Silver Cup

Pottstown sportsmen competed today at the Siathwae Gun Club grounds in a tournament for a silver cup. Participants fired 10 targets and angles, with L. H. Davis winning the cup.

Times Pottstown Sporsmen Siathwae Argets Romana L. H. Davis

Crews Listed for Cornell Penn Harvard Columbia Varsity Rows

The article details the personnel of the four colleges varsity crews and freshmen squads. It lists stroke rowers and bow positions for Cornell Penn Harvard Columbia, followed by freshman crews with each institution’s lineup and notable rowers.

Cornell PENNA Stroke—Carter Serle Seagenders Savage T—Carnett Odele Columbia Varsity Harvard D. Marvin Moby J . Perkins C. ©. Bull E. Perking M. Wright Goodrich A. Board- Ko A. Sprague Man Proke

Pixley Beats Sam T. In Cedar Park Driving Club Race

At Pittville near Germantown a crowded Cedar Park Driving Club meeting featured a match race between Pixley and Sam T. with Pixley winning in times of 2.20 and 2.22 as part of a program that also included a three minute class and a 2.35 class with other winners and withdrawals.

William Disston Pixley Charles Chipman Sam T Cedar Park Pittville Germantown Stevenson Crothers B. G. Blarney D. P. Landreth Br. G. Corrigan C. B. Pearson D. m. Bess E. W. Dwight B. G. Wilder Patchen Dawson H ‘Pb Urwla Ursula Mr. Hoopes B. m. Pixley B. G. Sam T F. Whittaker B. G R. B. Bolling B. m

Story of Boggs and nurse ends in marriage after peril

A Detroit Free Press tale recalls Boggs a summer resident in the Green Mountains who breaks a leg after a cliff climb. A Philadelphia girl nurse aids him, a rival romance forms then fades, and Boggs wins her after his recovery with the aunt and father in attendance.

Boggs Green Mountains Philadelphia

We Work in Double Harness Together Admi rably

A Pittsburg Dispatch recounts ex Senator Coke of Texas forging a friendship with a newspaper correspondent. Though taciturn, Coke trusted the writer to craft his interview after reviewing bills and speeches. He framed a collaborative process, then declared mutual support for the published piece.

Pittsburg Regency Sevet Ani Coke

Swimming Meet to Open Series at Callowhill Street Bridge

Professional swimmers plan a summer race series beginning Saturday July 3 at Callowhill Street Bridge. Events include 100 yards scratch 200 yards yesticap and 100 yards tule with prizes. Contestants must wear full regulation swim attire at Seine tent dine postin cane es Fielroyd street June 20.

Callowhill Street Bridge Seine Cane Es Fielroyd Ories

Price Tiers for Dairy Products by Age Class

The notice lists pricing per quart by age category: three years old at 7sc, five years old at $1.00, and seven years old at $1.25 per quart. No further context provided.

Jamaica

Hanauer pants guards drive bicycle and golf pants market

Cycle notes describe the Hanauer pants guard cuff as a popular new device that converts long trousers into bicycle or golf pants while protecting fit and saving time. Sold at 1018 Market Street and major stores, praised by riders for comfort and cost.

Market Street

Pimlico Driving Club Faces Reorganization Over Dissatisfaction

In Baltimore on June 19 the Pimlico Driving Club considers a reorganization amid financial strain as membership grows from 175 last year to nearly 400 now. Members were promised a large clubhouse addition and upgraded equipment, which have not been delivered, prompting resignations by President John B. Phillips and Treasurer Harry Zell.

Times Baltimore Pimlico Driving Club John B. Phillips Harry Zell

Bald Wins Mile Final as Cooper Hissed After Spill

Syracuse crowds saw Eddie Bald win the mile final at the State circuit races after a disappointing day for Tom Cooper who trailed in the stretch and sat up. Bald surged through the pack to beat Steenson while the slippery track caused several spills.

Syracuse Eddie Bald Tom Cooper Bald Cooper Steenson

Receivers Offer Bargain on Olympic Bicycle Wheels

One of many bicycle line offers is the Olympic wheel built to sell for 100 dollars now offered at 27.50 to help receivers gain quick cash. The public is invited to inspect the remarkably low wheel at the showrooms 810 Arch 3s.

Quotation Snippet Poems on Error and Insurance

A terse early 20th century style fragment plays with common sayings about error insurance and personal truth. It riffs on telling age, risk, and acceptance with ironic tone. The lines resemble a humorously cynical epigram about life's contradictions.

She Couldn't Say in Chance Weakened Vows

A dialogue excerpt shows a woman and George debating trust and risk in marriage. She questions certainty while he asks for commitment. The Chicago frame hints at a public reaction to romantic uncertainty.

George Chicago

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