Athletics Win and Phillies Fall in Rainy Gotham Night
The Phillies could not hit pitcher Dono van yesterday and lost to Brooklyn. Chicago extended its streak by beating Cincinnati, while Pittsburg fell to St. Louis. New York Boston games were postponed by rain. In the American League the Athletics held second with a win over St. Louis. Chicago shut out Baltimore. Boston beat Detroit. Standings show Pittsburg top in the NL and varied records across leagues with daily matchups listed.
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Donovan
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
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Detroit
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Brooklyn Wins 6 to 1 as Phillies Mistakes Help
Brooklyn outbatted Philadelphia and won 6 to 1 in the final game of the series. Donovan pitched for Brooklyn with Duggleby as the Phillies’ starter. Flood made the Phillies' only errors, while Browne Sheckard and Dolan sparked Brooklyn’s offense with timely hits and a running catch by Browne in right field highlighted the game. Attendance 1,178.
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Flood
Donovan
Duggleby
Hulswitz
Thomas
Browne
Sheckard
Farrell
McCreery
Dolan
Trightfeld Wall
R Peedetynie
Ate
Rowne
Keeler
Arry
Cr'ry
Das Ib
Ol Damenes
Klitsch
Trwin
Iswitt
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Nggieby
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Rae Thaws Sams
Onablen
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Hallman
Sg Sheckard
McCree Flood
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Kard
Ferrell
Philadelphia
Lass
Wablen
Emelie
Philadelphia Cup Qualifying Round Sees Local Golfers Outplayed
Visiting golfers held their own against Philadelphia’s representatives in the second Open tournament at Huntingdon Valley. Dr. L. L. Harban led with 87, ahead of Percy R. Pyne and H. B. McFarland at 89. The course at Noble featured new bunkers and lengthened holes, affecting play for both locals and visitors.
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Golf Association of Philadelphia
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Noble
L. L. Harban
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Washington, D. C
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Teoby Hartzell’s seventh inning jewel in setback game
Special to the Philadelphia Times describes Teoby Hartzell making an extraordinary seventh inning play. Padden hit a line drive to left field, Hartzell leaped to rob a hit, catching the ball high above the fence before rebounding it to the infield.
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Philadelphia Times
Hartzell
Padden
Addeo
Sheckard Case Settled After Baltimore Brooklyn Talks
President Harry Goldman and Manager John J. McGraw of the Baltimore club obtained a summons for James Sheckard alleging breach of contract in a suit for 1060. He had jumped to Baltimore then back to Brooklyn and returned 60 of the 1000 advance money, with negotiations ensuring repayment by Brooklyn’s Hanlon.
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John J. McGraw
Baltimore
Hutt
Common Pleas Court
James Sheckard
Brooklyn
Sheckard
Baltimore Americans
McGraw
John McGraw
Louis Hutt
Hanlon
Continental Hotel
McGuire Case Postponed In Brooklyn Contract Suit
The United States Circuit Court postponed the Brooklyn Nationals versus catcher McGuire suit due to Judge Dallas illness. The case seeks U S Court ruling on baseball contract validity as McGuire reportedly signed two separate deals, one for 192 and another for 1803. Colonel John Lee represents Brooklyn.
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United States
Brooklyn
McGuire
Detroit
Dallas
John Lee
Baseball Notes From Yesterday’s Games and Reorganization
The report highlights several catches and double plays by players like Sitowell and Pike. The Philadelphia team heads to Boston then returns to face New York on Wednesday, while a missed hit alters a scoring chance. The North Rye Base Ball Club reorganizes with David Jar-Da elected president amid a general cancellation of events.
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Ryan
Washington
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Bernhard
Orth
Interfering
Keister
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Lee
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Pernhard
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LaChance
Freeman
Barrett
Dillon
Res York
Jacklitech
Sitowell
Jeanings
Donovan
Jennings
North Rye
David Jar- da
Gentlemen of Philadelphia cricket trip to England questioned
A published claim that the visiting England bound cricket team has been chosen is contradicted by weeks of known plans for the Gentlemen of Philadelphia to tour England in 1903 if managers and counties find it desirable. At Manheim Frankford faced Germantown Cricket Club in a close match ending two runs apart. Peter and Varley bolstered Germantown with notable batting while Frankford’s lineup battled to the final overs.
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Harper
Hastings
Browns
England
Alcock
Philadelphia
Arylebone Cricket Club
Lords
Notts
Manheim
Frankford
Germantown Cricket Club
Peter
Varley
Geregntons
Pranttora
Swimming Meet Opens Outdoor Season at Lafayette
Members of the National Swimming Association inaugurate the outdoor season at Lafayette on the upper Schuylkill River. The event begins Saturday at noon with Captain Howard C. Story leading as host, as organizers outline the schedule of ordinary swimming events for the day.
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Lafayette
National Swimming Association
Schuylkill River
Howard C. Story
Pare Bea
Oae
Voaniet
Harvard Yale Game Postponed In Cambridge
Harvard Yale baseball game in Cambridge postponed to tomorrow at 2 PM due to weather complications. Event affected schedule and attendance expectations.
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Cambridge
Masc
Allen and Pennock struggle in rainy state tennis at Haverford
Wet grounds hamper the State tournament at Haverford with few spectators present. Allen loses the first set to Pennock 0-6 then wins the next two 6-0 6-1. Trotter defeats Hoskins after a tight start. Allen and Bunting upset Carpenter and Stiles 6-3 3-6 6-4 in doubles. Consolation singles open with Collum, Sayres, Sudington, and Morris posting wins.
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Pennock
Trotter
Hoskins
Philadelphia
Bunting
Carpenter
Stille
Willson
Belmont
Stiles
Collum
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Sayres
Field
Sudington
Warne
Morris
New York Yacht Club Regatta Called Off For Lack Of Wind
Rain batters New York as yachtsmen of the New York Yacht Club prepare for their fifth annual regatta in the lower bay. Thirteen boats started at 1 PM but, after drifting about for three hours, were towed back in, the race called off for lack of wind. A resailing date is hoped for Tuesday with the Glen Cove cups on Long Island Sound to follow.
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New York Yacht Club
Srecemt
Verey Chubb
Henry 8. Redmond
Mineola
Auatelmont
Yankee
J. H. Maxwell
Dlester
Cleveland II
Dodge
Isolde
Frederick M. Hoyt
E. E. Beetin
F. J. Rodewald
Long Island Sound
American boxers arrive in London for coronation bout
Fred A. Wenck Yale middleweight CC Gerrod Dodge Harvard heavyweight R W Coates Kansas lightweight and trainer Walter De Van of NYAC landed in London from Southampton aboard the St Louis. They were welcomed at the National Sporting Club despite not officially representing their universities and were deemed fit to compete in the coronation contests.
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Fred A. Wenck
Yale
CC. Gerrod Dodge
Harvard
R. W. Coates
Kansas University
Walter de van
Nw York Athletic Club
Southampton
St. Louis
National Sporting Club
Bettison
Scotch Short Horns Fetch Big Prices
In Des Moines Iowa on June 19 the E B Donahey sale of Scotch short horn cattle grossed 76090 for 99 head. A fifty head herd totaled 40000 and 49 heifers brought 960. The top price was 1700 for Butterfly Ill sired by Wildwood sold to R Steele of Ireland Iowa.
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Donahey
Wildwood
R. Steele
Ireland
Running the Rapids Through a Striking River Voyage
A vivid account of navigating a dangerous fast river in a canoe. Guides and paddlers struggle against boulders, rocks, and the raging current as they steer, dip, and lift to avoid destruction while surging down a foaming, water‑swept course. Strong action and peril characterize the journey.
Derby Entries Show East West Rivalry At Chicago Track
The fifteenth American Derby at Washington Park unfolds with East contenders Hen o Pentecost and Arsenal facing West hopes McChesney Abe Frank and others. Crusades withdraws after a Harlem trial injury, while heavy fields, track conditions, and rail rates promise a large crowd for the Saturday race day.
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Washington Park Club Track
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Arsenal
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C. M. Mackay
Hermisa
McCue
H. M. Zelgier
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J. Woods
C. Hildreth
Appleby
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J. A. Strode
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Baker & Gentry
Julius Bauer
A. Featherstone
J. B
Madden
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Harlem
McChesney
Baldwin
Varro Captures Feature at Fall Grounds on Fast Track
At St Louis June 19 Varro won the one mile and a sixteenth feature at Fall Grounds from South Breeze by half a length amid cloudy weather and a fast track. The card lists six additional races with various winners and times, noting several horses and riders and multiple runners.
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Maverick
O'Neill
Jack Young
J. O'Connor
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Bell
Nettie Black
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Clare Bell
Metz
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Bertha Nell
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Found
el Moran
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Hatasoo Wins Swift Stakes at Sheepshead Bay in Rain
Rain ruined the day as Hatasoo carrying 126 pounds won the Swift stakes at seven-eighths of a mile by three lengths with Herbert aboard. The card featured messy results and scrambled race descriptions from the early session at Sheepshead Bay, including disputed finishes and mixed odds from the day’s races.
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Hatasoo
Herbert
sing~Oraden
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Hieaway Wins at Fort Erie In Six Furlongs Race
Fort Erie racing card reports Hieaway claiming victory in the first six furlongs race with Afghan second and Flaneur third in 1 15. Blanco takes the four furlongs event with Steel second and Reservation third in 0 50. Wire In wins the mile race with Noble man second and Orontes third in 1 40. KK. G. Good prevails in four and a half savior with Stand Pat second and Mda third in 0 55. Zoune wins the one and one sixteenth mile race with Maple second and Obstinate Simon third in 1 47. Lithium captures the six furlongs event followed by Frivel second and Competitor third in 1 14 44.
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Deer Hunter
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Jockeys at Odds Heat Up French Turf Feud at Bois de Boulogne
At Bois de Boulogne riders clashed amid a French American jockeys feud. Bright won the Prix Rocquencourt with MacGinn up, Astrome second, Azay third. Stern and others were involved in protests and suspensions. Earlier incidents included jostling and a whip clash with Stern, leading to warnings and penalties for McIntyre and others. In New York, Dixiana yearlings sold at Sheepshead Bay with modest prices including a $5,500 lot by Dr MacBride Quesal full or half relations to Tommy Atkins.
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McGinn
Belmont Harness Meet Closes Quietly Amid Rainy Showers
The final day at Belmont Park saw sparse attendance due to threatening weather and a heavy morning shower. Eagle Prince led a clean sweep in the 2.16 pace, Oudray and Raven B. trailed in the other heats while Russell Harden’s 2.28 pace and Andrew Moore in the 2.40 trot provided notable performances.
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