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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
10
Eastern teams push west as Pirates defeat Chicago 9 to 2 while Cincinnati rallies past St Louis 5 to 4. Philadelphia rests before today's game with Pittsburg, and Brooklyn clings to the race despite rain delays.
Killen struggled for Chicago as Tannehill allowed four hits in a late inning. Ely stood out for Pittsburg with strong fielding and a homerless but productive night as attendance reached about 1,000. In St Louis Cincinnati, Young's wild throw sparked a rally but his pitching carried the game despite hits by Hahn and Crawford. Cincinnati won 5 to 4 with Crawford hitting a homer and McGann adding a three-base capture for St Louis? time 2.15 ump Swartwood.
Chicago won 7 to 1 in a June 27 American League game at Chicago. Denzer shut down Minneapolis allowing one run on four scattered hits. Attendance 1,100. Batteries Denzer Buckley Bailey Fisher. Umpire Sherman.
Buffalo defeats Indianapolis 5 to 3 in a see saw game to even the series. The contest ended after a disputed call in the first inning led to a disqualified player. Buffalo collected 12 hits to Indianapolis nine, with Barnes and Powers noted on the mound. Umpire Frank Dwyer presided.
In Cleveland on June 27 both pitchers pitched well but errors and poor baserunning doomed the home nine. Detroit took the game 4 to 2 as Cleveland fielders mishandled balls and umpire Cantillion’s calls drew criticism. Mero Cipv eions? and Hart Spies pitched for Detroit with Cantillion behind the plate.
Milwaukee won 4 to 2 despite wild pitching after the first inning. Smith led at bat and Burke starred in the field as Milwaukee piled up 10 hits to Kansas City's 2. Umpire and several details appear garbled but the outcome and key players are clear.
Lancaster June 27 Millersville State Normal School easily defeated Lititz on Millersville grounds before a large audience of commencement spectators. Final score shows a decisive win for the Normal School with strong contributions from Jeffries White Weinbach and others.
A good-sized crowd attended a racing matinee at Riverside Driving Park in Allastic City. The spirited racing drew local enthusiasts to the track this afternoon where bets and pace filled the event.
Lightweight fabrics such as serges flannels worsteds and cheviots offer thin dressy options. Silk mohair nun’s cloth grass cloth duck or crash coats provide cool clothing without high cost.
Jim Jeffries says he will fight Gus Roblin and agree to meet Sharkey's conqueror on August 25 if his injured arm is fit. If not in condition, he will sign for a different bout. The report is from a special telegram to The Times in New York on June 27.
The advance guard of a large cycling contingent reached town including Floyd McFarland Orlando Stevens Al Newhouse Jay Eaton Otto Mayo and H B Freeman with champion Tom Cooper Earl Kiser and more expected. The American Racing Cyclists Union plans a meeting to finalize arrangements for Saturdays event described as the biggest at Tioga, featuring a club team pursuit and a professional five mile handicap. Ten clubs including the Harlem Wheelmen Wilmington Bicycle Club Crescent and Century Wheelmen and others will compete with trains running to the track from Terminal and Broad Street Stations.
The piece highlights Jimmy Michael's renewed push at Woodside Park against Floyd McFarland for a $2000 side match, amid plans to train at Manhattan Beach then base at Woodside for Independence Day race hopes. The report notes high public interest following the recent five mile motor event.
Yale and Harvard crews prepare for the twenty second annual race in New London Connecticut with both sides in good shape and no clear favorite. The town tightens for the event as delegations from Boston Providence and New York arrive and hotel lobbies buzz with college colors.
Poughkeepsie June 27 Columbia coach Edward Hanlon declared he would wager that the Columbia Varsity eight would beat the Pennsylvania Varsity crew. He credited recent rigging changes and a new stroke for improved speed and steadiness. Hanlon’s confidence contrasted with Pennsylvania’s shell, which he noted is not as steady as last year but still fast through the water.
Cincinnati June 27 Winners on today's Newport card were strong except Duplicate who took the third race at 15 to 1. Talk of a Latonia $1,000 stake sweep between Monarka School for Scandal and Queen Carnival circulates amid rivals. First race seven furlongs H Wilson ridden by Southard won as others raced. second race one mile Polly Bixby led by J Hicks. third race six and a half furlongs Destieste edged at 15 to 1 with Flora Daniels and Refused following. fourth race one mile Mizzoura with Marion Lynch. fifth race five furlongs Fairy Day led by W Williams. sixth race six and a half furlongs Northumberland led by Robertson.
Jeffries stated he would fight Gus Rublin on August 25 if his arm permits. He has been in a plaster cast since May 27 under Dr Sayre’s care. If not fit, he will still give Rublin a shot before any top club in the United States offering best terms.
Former boxing champion John L. Sullivan faced assault charges in Jefferson Market Court after a confrontation with George H. Snyder. Sullivan, manager of a Broadway saloon, had a head wound and Snyder injuries, with Snyder alleging Sullivan’s heavy drinking harmed business and violated orders to abstain.
Norristown suffered a severe defeat as Chester blanked the locals with a lopsided score. The article notes Norristown failed to score and Chester produced multiple runs with an apparent 3 to 0 or higher final, citing unclear lines and player hints including Tate Dickson.
Paddy Donavan and Lew Ryall meet Friday night at the Central Athletic Club 1018 Market Street to settle claims to the city championship in their class. A semi wind up features Jack Donahue and Billy Farren in a closely matched bout.
Report covers American College regattas with racing at St Louis and New London. Highlights include Yale and Harvard crews bidding for Thames course supremacy, stroke differences between Yale’s shoulder catch and Harvard’s slide kick, and Harvard’s repeat success fueling strong undergraduate turnout. Details name Yale captains Allen Niedecken Wickes Williams and Harvard coach Sterrow with prior records and times noted.
Buffalo June 27 Looram runs well at Fort Erie racecourse. After Weir claimed Looram’s Zanone the prior day, Ed Moore owns the horse. The card included seven races with mixed results and betting odds on multiple contenders.
Commencement exercises held in Smyrna featured Vanie Russell eConn addressing graduates and presenting certificates as part of the town’s ceremonies.
The Delaware delegation to the Kansas City Democratic convention faces a split over who should hold the state’s national committeeman seat. Senator Richard R. Kenney of Dover seeks reappointment, but critics say as the sole Delaware Democrat in Congress he should remain on the Congressional committee instead.
Georgetown University rowing contingent lands in Highland at 2 pm with a fresh cedar boat built by Davy of Cambridge. Coach Claude Zappone notes most of the eight are new to shells, with only Kerns and Houghton having prior crew experience, as they prepare for practice and potential races.
Escape from the County Jail in Dover involves James Brown a long term inmate and trusted worker. Authorities claim clues exist and rewards are offered for Brown, William Shockley, and Frank Brown connected to a separate daytime fatal shooting. The report also notes a Milford wedding at Christ P. E. Church between Charles Gibson and Anna Hall Yardley.
Three young women from Clayton public schools will graduate at Friday night’s annual commencement. They are Miss May Ieathers Miss Edne Seril and Miss Eva Holliday. The item mentions The Big House at ESSarton and Fletcher C, with Warren a hotel clerk. text is garbled but hints at war impact and local improvements to Seana County area.
At Washington Park, Advance Guard upsets Sam Phillips by a head in a mile and a sixteenth handicap. Vittatoe rode Advance Guard to surge from the rail as Burns found room near the stretch. Other races saw longshots win and chatter of a match between Sidney Lucas and Lieutenant Gibson amid a $5,000 purse meet.
The Medical Council of Delaware has licensed physicians to practice in the state. Names include John I. Andrews of New Castle county, Joseph E. Traynor of New Castle county, James C. McClure of Williamstown New Jersey, Samuel T. Cuba Kent Maryland, Harry C. Tull of Somerset Maryland, F. thd Dee and Meredith I Samuel of Ikeabarre Pennsylvania.
The Howard School held its commencement at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington. Eleven graduates received diplomas as a speech by a Tuskegee figure addressed the class.
In Brooklyn on June 27 the Philadelphia Country Club defeated Rockaway 8% to 8% goals after penalties. Lippincott Kennedy starred for Philadelphia while Rosengarten drove the team forward. A miniature hurricane disrupted play as Park tents toppled and police kept order, with notable spectators including the Goulds and the Franckes.
In Woodbury on June 27 a match for five games between Woodbury and Salem Country Clubs was played with holes counted only. Woodbury won four up as crowds watched a watch game. Lunch was served by Woodbury ladies.
Northern Liberty Base Ball Club seeks top Sores and invites first class amateurs to July 4 events at Goos Washington Park Philadelphia. Races include 100, 220, 880 yards, mile events with handicaps and a one mile relay plus obstacle and running broad jump. Entries close June 29 with A Roden. Norwood Club undefeated this season and Ridley Park, Prospect and Clifton Heights featured.
Special Telegram to Tax Times reports a fireman and policemen parade under Ellis' auspices had a best appearance contest. Judges failed to decide and voting moved to a street fair. Some ballot boxes were stolen, raising tensions and possible further trouble.
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