Fraser's curves fumed giants in wild game
Connie Mack used Rube Waddell against the Orioles but the twirler was erratic and Baltimore won. Fraser’s Giants struggled while Evans pitched well for the visitors. Jennings injured, and Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and St Louis results noted. National League standings show Pittsburgh leading, with Brooklyn and Chicago next. American League games tied to schedule.
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Orioles
Rube
Baltimore
Jennings
Chick” Fraser
Andrew Freedman
Giants
Evans
Gotham
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis Cincinnati
Connie Mack
Rube Waddell
Senators
Detroit
St. .Louis
Cleveland
W. By
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Leuis
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Athletics
Giants Fall as Phillies Triumph 4-1 in Rough NL Game
New York Giants flubbed plays and threw wild as Evans pitched decently for Philadelphia. The Phillies fielded flawlessly after a first inning triple play, scoring in the first, sixth, and ninth while Fraser’s error-filled effort helped the visitors. Attendance 1,144. final score 4 to 1.
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Fraser
New York
Phillies
Giants
Evans
New Yorkers
Jennings
Douglass
Childs
Browne
Hulswitz
Simith
Bean
Goat Town
Thomas
Lauder
Barry
Hullswitt
Jaecklitseh
Hulswitt
Jacklitehh
O'llagen
Hallman
Orioles defeat Athletics 7 to 3 in high school order game
Baltimore wins 7 to 3 as Connie Mack starts Rube Waddell, with a fifth inning rally and key plays by Selbach and Bresnahan. The Athletics score first in the opening frame but fail to respond after Baltimore builds a lead, while Washington and Boston also post results in a busy midweek slate.
Local tennis star Neely advances to final at Wissahickon
The Wissahickon Heights crowd witnessed a crowded women’s national lawn tennis event at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Miss Neely of Chicago defeated Miss Atkinson in three sets to reach the final against Miss Jones, while Miss Jones beat Miss Chapman to join Neely in the deciding match. The winner meets Miss Moore for the championship at 3 PM Saturday.
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Wissahickon Heights
Philadelphia Cricket Club
B. Neely
Chicago
Juliette Atkinson
Staten Island
Marion Jones
Nevada
Helen Chapman
Miss Neely
Miss Jones
Miss Chapman
Rastall
Mr. Hoskins
Carpenter
Bunting
Miss Atkinson
Chesbro Quiets Locals as Chicago Stays Alive
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Keago
Aye
Wagner
Kling
Will'nea
Ritchey
Lowe
OjLeach
Glenn
Cricnbo Oss
Caieecs
Chicago
Pittsburg
Baumont
Jones
Clarke
Leach
Zimmer
Davis
Beaumont
Menefee
Chesbero
O'Day
Lajoie May Play Here in Philadelphia Baseball War
The Philadelphia National League club considers reopening talks with star Lajoie this week hoping to sign him at the salary he seeks. A heated exchange between A. J. Reach and John S. Rogers followed a recent game, with Reach lamenting the Maguire episode and Rogers defending management.
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Lajoie
Philadelphia Grounds
A. J. Reach
Philadelphia
John S. Rogers
Reach
John J. Rogers
Maguire
Rogers
Lajole
Colonel Rejects Lajoie Deal Over Player Control
In a tense exchange Colonel Rogers pressed Mr. Reach about signing Lajoie under harsh terms. Reach said he would likely sign, calling the year exceptional and saying gate receipts could cover costs. The colonel refused, declaring he would quit the game rather than let Lajoie or another player dictate club policy.
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Colonel Rogers
Mr. Reach
Lajoie
Seashore Cycling Atlantic City Motor Pace Schedule
Seashore cycling unveils a full motor-paced schedule at Atlantic City for the middle distance championship. Manager Irwin lists nightly events starting June 28 with Leander Lake and Hunter and continues through July 5 featuring Fenn King Hunter Lake McConnell Caldwell and Leander in various five and ten mile heats.
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Atlantic City
Irwin
Leander
Lake
Hunter
Fenn
King
McConnell
Caldwell
Linter
Bryn Mawr 1S7 S Ergy Triumph Over Second Team in Close Match
Bryn Mawr first team defeated the second 19 to 10 despite an 18 goal handicap for the second team. Snowden starred with 11 goals as Bryn Mawr’s seniors dominated after the first period. Kendrick McFadden Wheeler and Brown featured in scoring bursts and tight defense, with multiple lead changes and a late flurry by the second squad.
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Bryn Mawr
Snowden
Feld
McFadden
Kendrick
Dow
Brown
C. Wheeler
Harrison
Souths
Charles Wheeler
Bryan Mawr
Wheeler
Bryo Mawr
J. Snowden
Udicapre
Wheeler Kendrick
H Harrison
Geo. McFadden
Strawbridge
Chas. Wheeler
Ajex
Teeenes
Goss
Teeta
Kendrick Io $Kenarick
Mryr Fis
Knowden
Hew
Bryon
Chas
Mawr
Picet Snowden
Awe
Maken
East Suffolk Races Under Quaker City Driving Association
Races at the old East Suffolk half mile track drew a large crowd with a key match between Lynn Bourbon and Christmas Chimes. Lynn Bourbon won the deciding heat by a short half length as both horses raced evenly in the final stretch. Other winners included Booze in 2.24 class, Frank M. in 2.45 class, and William L. Jr. in 2.34 class, with multiple prize categories noted. NORRISTOWN June 26 reports a Kinkwood Driving Club program at Jeffersonville half mile track featuring a hot 2.50 event and Brownie posting a 2.26 mile, with heats not finished.
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Quaker City Driving Association
East Suffolk
D. W. Field
Lynn Bourbon
Bk. Garrett
Booze
Frank M
William L., Jr
J. Kennard
B. G. Max
Duff
W. Morrison
M. Bettie Barnes
Me L. Bailey
Dunn
Philadelphia Times
Norristown
Kinkwood Driving Club
Jeffersonville
Brownie
Sergeant wins Pansy Stakes as 2 to 5 favorite at Sheepshead Bay
Three favorites and three second choices win at Sheepshead Bay in a turf meeting. Sergeant takes the Pansy Stakes for 2-year-olds at six furlongs on turf, with 100 to 1 shot Squid second. Spindrift Stakes sees Ranald defeat Cunard and Slipdhrift in a mile and a furlong handicap, while Arsenal and others run poorly. Weather warm, track slow. Also reports horse sales at the meeting with consignments from Richardson Lyne and Moore.
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Sheepshead Bay
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Squid
Ranald
Arsenal
Pretorius
Burns
Musketeer
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Moor
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Doggett
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Carrier Pigeon
Ascension
Shandonfield
H. L. Coleman
Sterrett Gains Appointment as State Committee Member
James H. Sterrett, secretary of the Na thonal Scheming Association, is notified by resident Furber of his appointment to the state committee. The terse message confirms Sterrett’s new role and the formal recognition from local residents.
Regatta Prep at Schuylkill Navy entries for tomorrow
Crews and scullers prepare for the Schuylkill Navy Regatta on the national course with final time pulls ahead of tomorrow’s races. A large field and bitter rivalries promise high quality lanes. The new grand stand provides shade for spectators from trolley bridge to finish. Grand stand tickets available at Hotel Walton and Betz building news stands today.
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Schuylkill River
Fairmount Park
Walton and Betz Building
Colonel Rogers Comments on McGuire Case Ruling
Colonel John I. Rogers, counsel for the Brooklyn baseball club, criticizes Judge Dallas’s ruling in the McGuire case. He cites Marble Co. v Ripley and Lajoie for differing views and notes the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s stance, while accusing Dallas of ignoring key precedents. He says appeals are for his clients to decide, noting potential delay.
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Brooklyn Baseball Club
McGuire
Dallas
United States
Supreme Court
of Marble Co
Ripley
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Lajoie
Marble Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Telegraph Company
Harrison
California
Michigan
Atlantic City Horse Show Opens With Strong Entries
The fourth annual Atlantic City Horse Show runs July 15 to 19 with entries closing June 28. Nominees promise one of the finest displays of horses and carriages, drawing competitors from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other cities. Strong entries include past prize winners and many first-time contenders for the blue ribbon in open-air competition.
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Atlantic City
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Semp Russ and H H Hackett Triumph in Metropolitan Tennis
New York June 26 The original rounds of the Metropolitan tennis championship were played at the West Side Tennis Club. Semp Russ of San Antonio defeated C C Kelley in straight sets and H H Hackett beat Millette in straight sets. Russ and Hackett advance to the final tomorrow to meet for a shot at RD Little and the year’s Metropolitan trophy on Saturday.
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Keystone Club
New York
West Side Tennis Club
Semp Russ
San Antonio
H. H. Hackett
Russ
C. C. Kelley
Hackett
Millette
RD. Little
Morris County C C Golf Tourney Opens in Morristown
A strong field of golfers began the Morris County Country Club invitation tournament in Morristown New Jersey. The 15 hole preliminary round determined qualifiers for the president's and Thomas cups. Notable entrants include Amateur Champion W J Travis and New Jersey State Champion Charles H Seeley.
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Morris County C. C
Morristown
N. J
Morris County Country Club
W. J. Travis
New Jersey
Charles H. Seeley
Revenue Cutter to Guard Regatta at Black Rock Harbor
Captain Shoe maker directs Captain De Hart of the U S steamer Dallas to attend Black Rock Harbor Conn June 30 to July 3 to keep the course clear for the regatta. The message sets the dates and location for the maritime security operation.
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Revenue Cutter
Washington
Shoemaker
Revenue Cutter Service
de Hart
U. S
Dallas
Black Rock Harbor
Conn
Handicap Pigeon Shoot at Holmesburg Junction on Saturday
A handicap shoot for 20 pigeons will be held at the Se Shooting League grounds Holmesburg Junction this Saturday June 28 with $10 entrance fee and birds extra Money prizes will be split between two places using a rose system 3 and 2 with Geeing starting on train arrival from Broad Street Station at 1 10 o clock
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Holmesburg Junction
Broad Street Station
Baseball Notes Reflect New York Struggles and Phillies Standouts
The notes recount New York players like Thomas excelling with three infield hits and a looming possibility of Lajoie joining the Phillies. Hulewitz fails to turn a one hand stop into a fielder’s assist while injuries and rough play shade the game. Dootn and Voorhees observe from the box as observers mock the New York lineup amid scattered comments on Doyle Gret and other local figures.
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Lajoie
Phillies
Hulewitz
Jennings
Dootn
Voorhees
Poste
Tieman
New York
Jack Doyle
T Jens
Alec
Tech
Sharks as unlikely postmen in Delaware Bay tale
A curious 19th century note recounts Mrs. George Cummings sending a bottle mail by shark in Delaware Bay. A shark reportedly swallowed the message near Portugal and bore it inside its stomach, prompting the captain of a warship to report the strange find and superstition about the creature’s role as a postman.
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George Cummings
Westape May
Delaware Bay
Thonder
Portugal
Sterbeck C. Folger
Siascomertt
Mans
Axcaerte
Seil
Birdie
N. J
Captain's Shipboard Shark Tale From Delagoa Bay
A 1902 voyage aboard the brig Firefly from Medford Massachusetts to the West Coast of Africa ended with a tale of a shark aboard becalmed off Delagoa Bay. Sailors hauled in a shark containing cargo items except a missing novel. The champagne was chilled with two bottles and part of a third consumed, as the dying shark clutched a corkscrew in its teeth.
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Medford
Mass
Africa
Delagoa Bay
N. Y
Shah Stories Begin London Visit as Persian Shah Arrives
London June 14 The Shah of Persia arrives in London after Europe tour and plans to stay at Marlborough House with his staff. Reports note his playful missteps in Rome and Lucerne, a hunting dalliance in Berlin, and early experiments with wireless telephony. He may visit the Pope after Vatican negotiating hiccups and then proceed to Carlsbad following coronation events.
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Prince of Wales
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Carlsbad
the & Y. Press
Grow Money Like Weeds
Treasury redemption experts recount a curious case where soil contained torn paper money. A letter claimed $100 in greenbacks would grow when planted, prompting an experiment with fragments totaling about $100. After careful watering, officials concluded the effort proved fruitless and the dirt was examined for the missing notes.
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Treasury Department
Department
Penpeie
Winhington Pondence
Brooklyn
Cheap Rates to Brandywine Springs and Retare
Train fare notices outline discounted routes to Brandywine Springs and Retare via Haltimore and Ohio Railroad. Beginning in June 71, with tentative summer departures and special routing options, the schedule proposes reduced prices and limited travel windows for visitors during the season.
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Brandywine Springs
Haltimore and Ohio Railroad
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