Phillies Down the Senators in Home Victory
The Phillies returned to their grounds and beat Washington 7 to 6 in the first of the series. A small crowd enjoyed a snappy game amid some umpiring debates while New York and Boston tighten the race for first place and Cleveland tops Pittsburgh. Standings show Philadelphia 26 14, New York 22 19, Boston 28 26, and Chicago 11 46.
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Cleveland Defeats Pittsburg In Tough Baseball Tilt
Evans fanned seven with a 1.55 mark in relief effort. Pittsburg made a late push but Cleveland secured a 7 to 1 victory, aided by timely hits from Burkett Wallace and Tebeau. Donnelly and Killen split pitching duties for the clubs.
Phillies Edge Visitors in Close Laboring Opener
The home team staged a tight opener winning by a narrow margin amid lively fielding and umpire scrutiny. Key moments included Brown's contested hit call, Dowd’s sharp fielding, and Delahanty and Wheeler delivering multiple solid hits for the Phillies while McGuire and Reilly topped the visitors’ batting.
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Senators struggle and chatter from a baseball note
Baseball diary entries describe the Senators game and players f riends, coaching, and crowd banter. Mentions include Reilly, Orth, Nash, Tucker, Boyle, McGuire, Demontre ville, Mau, Cooley, Brown, Gillen, and an Australian team with Jack McFetridge set to pitch for All Philadelphia.
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Boston Beats Brooklyn In Ninth Inning Rally
In Boston on June 28 Brooklyn struggled as Daub issued bases on balls to three Bostonians in the ninth. Duffy and Stivetts drove in the decisive runs while Long and Collins starred for Boston against Griffin and Jones. Yeager homer and Stivetts, Canavan, Daub tallied two-base hits. Final score Boston 9 Brooklyn 8.
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New York Routs Orioles In Early Lead And Davis Delivers
New York opened strong in the first inning scoring on an error two singles and a Davis home run to defeat Baltimore. Pond relieved in the second. Jennings was hit on the head by a sharp inshoot and left the game. Doyle was struck in the face by a bounder but finished the inning. Davis claimed a key homer and Joyce added a two base hit. Baltimore pitchers struggled as New York chased with a 4-2 lead in the final tally.
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Chicago Colonels Triumph Over Colts In Wild Contest
The Colonels defeated the Colts in a high wildness game as Evans steadied after early gifts while Kornan struggled with men on base. Anson hit a clean two-base, and Dexter homered for Louisville. attendance was 1,100 with Chicago tallying 7 runs to Louisville’s 8 in a pitching heavy day.
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Lancaster Extends Lead With Rout Of Athletics
Lancaster defeated the Athletics 9 to 1 to claim first place as Sharsig's squad slips below .500. Hartford sits close behind with a 5 to 4 win over Reading while Newark edged Richmond 4 to 3 and Norfolk downed Paterson 4 to 3 as standings tighten in the Atlantic League.
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Ames Pounded by Athletics in Lancaster Game
The Athletics lost 9 to 1 at Lancaster as Ames faltered late after four singles and a three bagger opened a six run ninth inning. Spregel baffled Sharsig’s lineup, allowing four hits, with Moran’s muff sealing the win for the home club.
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Eastern League climbs and close games across cities
Rochester and Toronto split hits but Rochester faltered with runners in scoring position. Providence defeated Scranton in a high scoring affair as Harper yielded many singles and home runs. Leaders battle as Buffalo edges Syracuse in extra innings. Wilkes Barre loses due to poor support while Springfield and Lock Haven combine for a tight contest. Various scores show a busy day across the league with multiple city matchups and standout moments.
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Penn Crew Sets Record Time in Pennsylvania Varsity Rowing News
The Penn Varsity crew beat Cornell’s course record by a wide margin in a time trial at Poughkeepsie, clocking 19 minutes 48 seconds. Cornell and Columbia crews expect to improve before Friday’s main race, with coach Ward optimistic about Penn’s three crews and Cornell’s pacing for a faster effort.
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Hartford Beats Reading in Twelve Inning Tilt
In Hartford on June 28 Hartford defeats Reading after a marathon twelve-inning game. Cavelle’s throws from center to the plate are noted features as both teams tally late. Final score Hartford 5 Reading 4. pitchers Fry and Herndon split the mound duties.
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Norfolk Edges Paterson In Close Patchwork Match
Norfolk defeats Paterson in a tight contest marred early by errors. Flaherty and Planmiller pitched well with Planmiller showing the better control. Pop Tate signed to replace Knowles at first. amateur Bishop of Suffolk signed to pitch.
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Moran Arrested in Lancaster Assault Case Before Ballgame
Gus Moran left fielder for the Athletic Club was arrested in Lancaster as he boarded a bus to the ball park. Charged with assault and battery, Moran posted bail aided by many local friends. Prosecutor David Wilson offered a bet at the City Hotel, prompting Moran to strike him in the face.
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Lancaster Club signs Hanivan to bolster infield
The Lancaster Club signed infielder Hanivan today after he was released by Brooklyn Manager Barnie. Hanivan, who played in the New England League last year and ranked fifth in batting, is expected to start at third base. Pitcher Jack Dolan, recently released by Lancaster, joined the New Bedford Club of the New England League.
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Willow Grove board track to host Penn Wheelmen meet
Charley Ashinger reports the Willow Grove oval near completion and on track for the July 10 Penn Wheelmen meet. Earl Kiser signs on for a record attempt paced by his own pace makers, with Tom Eck backing a fast new surface and promising compensation only if Kiser fails to beat the historical Willow Grove mile.
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Champion Lavigne Flunks Griffo Bout After Late Arrivals
The World lightweight champion George Lavigne fails to box due to drunkenness and is replaced by Martin Judge in a fight against Young Griffo of Australia. Griffo dominated six rounds with scientific boxing while Judge struggled. Other preliminaries featured Young Marshall, Yo Lowry, Dan Dougherty, Cal McGarthy, and Elwood McCloskey in a crowded bill.
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Annual St Vincent de Paul Excursion at Philadelphia Driving Park
The St Vincent de Paul Society of St Teresa's Church held an annual excursion at Philadelphia Driving Park Old Point Breeze drawing about 5,000 spectators. John A Roden set a new sack racing world record and multiple youths won events in sprint and distance races. Harness and bicycle races filled the program with prize medials, and officials included Dr J A Marshall and John Trainor among others.
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Charles Mellwee
Mayon Volcano Erupts, Libon Suffer Tobacco Loss
The Mayon volcano near Manila has erupted violently, lava flow damaging Albani province and devastating Libon tobacco crops. Reports indicate substantial loss of life from the eruption.
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Bicycle Clubs Take Center Stage in July Races
The article details track construction by Professor J. W. Sims and notes upcoming open bicycle races on July 3 under P. R. R. Y. O. A. The Diamond Wheelmen, Continental Wheelmen, and Keystone Wheelmen plan rides to Atlantic City and Grenloch with prizes including cash, silver cups, and a top gold medal for standout entrants.
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Captain Walter’s Great Ride Over 116 Miles
Captain Walter Jr of the Keystone Wheelmen completed a Gloucester to Atlantic City round trip in 6 hours 55 minutes, shaving 18 minutes from his best time. He left at 1 05 P M and returned by 8 00 P M, with a five minute rest in Atlantic City. Passers and pacers included Amos Carson Jr Samuel Schottleader E Favenport F J Brown W Hackett Chan Brooks Alexander Dunbar and J A Templeton.
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Olympic Boxing Bouts At Athens Tonight
The fifth professional show of the Olympic Athletic Association at Athens Delaware County features Jack Dougherty of Chester vs Billy Smith of this city in a ten round 118 pound bout. Frank Bradley and Eugene Rowan, both 125-pound locals, clash over ten rounds. James Handler of Newark faces Charles Johnson of this city in a fifteen round bout. Events start at 7 o clock with direct trolley service to the club grounds.
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Starbuck and Titus Race Set at Manhattan Beach
A 20 mile bicycle race between J Frank Starbuck of Michaels fame and Fred J Titus of New York is scheduled for July 17 at Manhattan Beach with a $1000 purse. Each rider may use up to eighteen pace-makers to assist, and both riders are expected to be evenly matched and highly supported by top pace-wakers.
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Pacific coast champions enter Chicago July swimming events
Sporting Notes reports Dan Reanear and H. T. Brewer, noted Pacific coast champions, will start for Chicago to compete in the international swimming championships on July 3 under the Chicago Athletic Association and the Amateur Athletic Union.
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