Leever Shuts Out Phillies as Boston Climbs Standings
Leever pitched brilliantly to blank the Phillies 2 hits no runs as Pittsburgh moved to within striking distance of Boston. The Reds were beaten 3 0 while Boston defeated Cincinnati 7 3 pushing the standings with Brooklyn Chicago New York St Louis and Pittsburg in pursuit. Philadelphia faces Pittsburg again with Waddell expected to start one game.
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Leever
Smoky City
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Pirates
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Reds
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Brooklyn
Phila
Chicago
St. Loui
New York
Pirates blank Phillies 3 in Western trip opener
J I Rogers roster pitched poorly as the Pirates shut out Philadelphia 3 0. Leever dominated with five hits allowed and Fraser held the Pirates to three. Lajoie remained sidelined awaiting a stronger thumb, while Delahanty managed to push for speed in an otherwise low scoring affair.
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Pittsburg
J. I. Rogers
Pirates
Phillies
Lajoie
Kansas City
Sammy’ Leever
Fred Clarke
Rush
Bertain Delahanty
Chick Fraser
Boston
Delahanty
Fraser
Hadelhia
Leever
Chick
Fred
Aow
Deval
Slagle
Flick
Wolverton
Shettsline
Shorty
Clarke
Monte Cross
Monte
Zimmer
Ely
Beaumont
Williams
Wagner
Reds Beat Beants in Striking Exhibition
Cincinnati won 7 to 4 over Boston as Willis held Gay to four hits and Tips issued four walks and an error that produced four second inning runs. Barrett and Hamilton starred for Cincinnati with notable fielding and hitting. Attendance reported at 2,500.
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Willis
Gay
Reds
Phil Tips
Barrett
Hamilton
Beore
Boston
E. Khlo. Ale
Collins
H Kley
Ford
Stanl
Bride
Long
Inn
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Teinf T
Oj Lowe
Enec
Sullivan
Phillips
Corcoran
Beckley
Toni Tenney
Willie
Strack
Champion Jeffries Umpires Local Baseball Game
James J. Jeffries, famed champion pugilist, officiated as umpire for a Lancaster Amateur Club game against Talmage Club. About 1,000 spectators watched the Actives win 35 to 10 as Ed Jefferce pitched for the Actives and Jeffries kept score and calls.
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Jeffries
the Times
Lancaster
James J. Jeffries
Talmage Club
Ed Jef
Norristown Shut Out by Athletics in Chester Tilt
Special Telegram to The Times from Chester Pennsylvania reports the Athletics of Chester defeated the Norristown team 7 to 6. The Norristown club failed to score in the game despite threats and a competitive effort in a tight matchup.
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Trwes
Chester
Norristown
Made to Measure Tailoring for Men
The shop touts increased business due to tailored fits and finish. It offers suits measured to order starting at 25 dollars, with several single suit lengths imported and previously priced 35 to 40 dollars now available for measurement and tailoring.
Norristown Defeats Athletics In Tight Baseball Tilt
Vorhees led the home team with swift twirls as Norristown beat Athletics 5 to 3. Bebero hit a three-bagger for Athletics while Miller connected for a double and Bebero drove in runs as the visitors rallied, but Vorhees earned the win and Whiting took the loss in a 1.50 game.
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Norristown
Athletics
Maher
Tate
Shineil
Mulda
Miller
Wieg'd
Barclay
Campb's
Weand
Jackson
Elds
Fox
Whit's
Malone
M'Car'r
Maxwell
Oe Ee
Bebero
Reay
Whiting
Serad
Gaston Artillery Delivers Rough Test for Cleveland
Cleveland downed Detroit 3 to 1 as Gaston, ex-Detroit pitcher, struggled in his Cleveland trial. Cronin pitched steadily with strong support, while Cleveland benefited from 9 hits to Detroit's 16 and 4 errors by Cleveland. Batteries were Gaston Spies for Cleveland and Cronin Shaw for Detroit. Umpire Cantillion.
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Cleveland
Gaston
Detroit
Cronin
Spies
Shaw
Cantillion
Buffalo Falls to Indianapolis in 5 to 3 Loss
Buffalo committed costly errors as Indianapolis won 5 to 3. Geler starred for the visitors in center while Magriever saved the game by catching a fly and, with Magoon, doubling Carey at first. Final: Buffalo 5 Indianapolis 3 with 9 hits to 10. Errors 4 to 1. Batteries Kerwin Sebreecongest tellum Powers. Umpire Frank Dwyer.
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Buffalo
Indianapolis
Geler
Magriever
Magoon
Carey
Kerwin and Sebreecongest
Tellum and
Powers
Umyple
Frank Dwyer
Kansas City Dodgers Triumph in Eight Inning Rally
Milwaukee 3 Kansas City 14 as Reidy, Smith, Gear and Wilson spark a six run eighth inning. Milwaukee scored first with a 3 run line while Kansas City built a 15 run burst behind 8 hits in the inning. Umpire McDonald.
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Reidy
Kansas City
Smith
Gear
Wilson
McDonald
Uncle Nick Receives a Present
President N E Young of the National Base Ball League was given a fine Swiss clock inscribed by the baseball associations of Harvard Princeton and Yale in 1900. He has long selected and assigned umpires for college championship games and the gift honors his services and interest in their contests.
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N. E. Young
Nicholas E. Young
Baseball Associations
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Young
Tennis Play Continues at Metropolitan Championship
Beals Wright of Harvard will face Raymond D. Little of Princeton in the final after semi finals today at the West Side Tennis Club in New York. Little defeated H A Plummer 6 2 6 0 while B C Wright triumphed over F B Alexander 7 9 6 2 6 2 in the singles.
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West Side
Beals Wright
Harvard
Raymond D. Little
Princeton
R. D. Little
H. A. Plummer
B. C. Wright
F. B. Alexander
J. C. Davidson
Owe
W. B. Cragin
Helr
Es Jacher
R. Hickox
Saturday's Big Meet at Tioga Track in Philadelphia
The executive committee of the American Racing Cyclists' Union organized tomorrow's major meet at Tioga track Philadelphia. Two professional races promise the season's top action with star riders entered including Tom r Jayoun Joat Kiser Archie McEachree Thompson F McFarland Orlando Stevens Otto Maya and others. Amateur events feature clubs such as Harlem Wonder Palade and a club team pursuit with several noted riders participating.
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American Racing Cyclists’ Union
Tioga Track
Philadelphia
Pote
Orlando Stevens
Otto Maya
Harlem
Te Atary
Ruffian duel to settle Akron Giant chases in June notice
Special telegram reports Gus Rublin, bound to be killed in days, may face Jeffries or Fitzsimmons in another bout. The decision window runs before September with both pugilists eager to clash. Rublin seeks defense of his champion title while promoters push plans for a quick, high stakes fight in New York.
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Gus Rublin
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Akron
Roblin
Rae
Corbett
Broadway
Andree Report Discredited in Berlin
June 28 report from Berlin says the origin at Vardee Norway claiming Andree reached the North Pole is regarded as unfounded and likely erroneous.
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Vardee
Norway
Andree
North Pole
Yale Wins Varsity Boat Race Amid Harsh Conditions
New London June 28 Yale won the Varsity eight in a tight finish against Harvard after Harvard captured both the four oared and freshman events. Yale 21.12 2-5. Harvard 21.27 2-5 in the Varsity, with Harvard taking the four oared in 13.22 and the freshmen in 12.01 2-5. The day featured rough seas and a late Yale push. coxswain Armstrong aided captain Hooker as Yale held off Harvard by six and a half lengths.
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Harvard
Crimson
Harding
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Harvard Beats Yale in Gripping Varsity Eight Regatta
In a rain threatened spectacle on the river Harvard triumphed over Yale by seven lengths in a 2 1/2 mile varsity eight race. Higginson and Harding suffered on the Harvard crew while Yale pressed late but could not close the gap. Referees and police boats ensured safety as crews battled rough water and shifting winds.
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Varsity
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Red Top
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Captain Higginson
Harding
Higginson
John Harvard
Crimson
Zale Pere Este Tore
Netice
Mervaia
W. H. Meikieham
Columbia
J. J. Storrew
J. ©. Greenway
Treatiy Department
Crocker House
Reading District Pigeon Birds Released for 500 Mile Race
The Reading District National Reference of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers sent birds to Spartansburg Mississippi and released them yesterday morning. The 500 mile race saw L. H. Jackson's fleet arrive at Reading at 5.25 P. M. setting a new fastest time for the distance. Other birds from James O. Camanings BS Cole tharsing and John H. Flamm followed with arrivals noted around 11.25 P. M.
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Spartansburg
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L. H. Jackson
Moses
James O. Camanings
Cole Tharsing
Jehm H. Flamm
Brinton Wins West Chester Gun Club Semi Monthly Shoot
West Chester report notes Paul Brinton won the semi monthly shoot at the West Chester Gun Club with 23 of 25. Other scores listed include twenty-Gre at 20 and Ti Boe 2 with minor errors in the OCR.
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Paul Brinton
West Chester Gun Club
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Devon Loses to Westchester Polo Club in Brooklyn
Devon Polo Club fell 12 to 4 to Westchester in Prospect Park. The match drew about 10000 spectators amid wet fields after rain, with Lawrence Waterbury and John E. Cowdin starring for Westchester and George McFadden and Wheeler for Devon.
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Prospect Park
Devon Polo Club
Westchester Country Club
A. Loudon Snowden
Charles Randolph Snowden
Westchester
Philadelphia
Weatchester
Devon
C. R. Snowden
Ikie Reynal
G. W. Kendrick
J. Waterbury
Charles Wheeler
John E. Cowdin
Geo. McFaddeney
Waterbury
Wastchenter
Wea Eustis
O, RB
Pittsburg Traction Suit Court Hears Argument
In Common Pleas Court No 4 Judge Arnold and Judge Andenried heard the demurrer in the equity suit brought by William L Elkins P A B Widener George W Elkins William Flinn Joshua Thodes and M K McMullen against Drexel Co and Whitney Stephenson. The case stems from stock transactions tied to consolidating Pittsburg traction companies and the Consolidated Traction Company aimed to acquire control of the related firms. Whitney Stephenson were engaged in the matter.
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Common Pleas Court
Arnold
Andenried
William L. Elkins
P. A. B. Widener
George W. Elkins
William Flinn
Joshua Thodes
M. K. McMullen
Drexel & Co
Whitney & Stephenson
Pittsburg Traction Companies
Consolidated Traction Company of
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Elkins and Widener
Pittsburg Traction Company
Duquesne Traction Company
Central Traction Company
Fort Pitt Traction Company
Consolidated Company
Bradley’s Hard Tasks Sem Bolen Fights Draws and KO
The report notes Bradley’s strong showing at the National Athletic Club on Eighth and Christian streets, including a twenty five round draw with George and a knockout of McFadden of Brook. The semi windup aims to build momentum as contenders clash.
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Sem Bolen
Frank Bradley
National Athletic Club
Christian Streets
George
McFadden
Brook
Quakers Look the Best in Pennsylvania Rowing Camp
Poughkeepsie June 28 Reuters coaches assess crews from Wisconsin Cornell Georgetown and Pennsylvania as they prepare for the varsity race. Freshmen show promise for Wisconsin while Georgetown the youngest crew trains after a long trip and a short row. Weather is hot with light wind and experts predict a record four mile race.
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Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Cornell
Ellis Ward
Columbia
Georgetown
Englewood Stakes Highlight 83-Year-Old Filly Feature
Washington Park hosted the Englewood Stakes for 83-year-old fillies with Sidney Lucas starting, drawing about 6,500. Bermuda Prince led the first race of one mile and fifty yards, while other races listed entrants such as Golden Age, Small Jack, and Lady Meddlesome with various odds and times.
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Serese
Grimes
Reiff Brothers Dominate Brighton Races at June Meeting
At Brighton June meeting the Reiff brothers won all the races they entered. Elleroy with J Reiff aboard took the Shoreham Plate. Lady Derry ridden by L Ret won the Dicbling Plate for three-year-olds. Leather Stocking with L Reiff up claimed the Portslade Plate while Clun, with J S Martin, finished second. Fairy F. ridden by L Reiff won the year-old race. Fourteen horses started in that event.
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Elleroy
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Lady Derry
L. Ret
L. Reiff
Clun
J.S. Martin
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Sporting Notes at Goose' Washington Park Fourth of July
The article previews an open day at Goose Washington Park with amateur events run by the A A U. The Eagles are featured and prize events and other test games are planned at the venue for the holiday.
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A. A. OU
Olay
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