Pirates Stifle Piatt as Phillies Edge Smoky City
Phillies edge Pittsburgh 4 to 2 as Piatt struggles with control and Delahanty’s choice of Piatt limits the Smoky City attack. Brooklyn is blanked by Chicago 1 0, Cincinnati beats Boston 3 2, and St Louis tops New York 4 3 in yesterday’s baseball action. Standings show Brooklyn 18 losses. Philadelphia 22 wins. Cincinnati 29. Chicago 30. St Louis 29. Pittsburgh 28. New York 32. Boston 26. Tomorrow’s schedule lists Philadelphia at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St Louis, and Boston at Cincinnati.
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Pirates Edge Phillies In Rainy Pittsburgh Tilt
Roy Thomas Monte Cross and Lizzie Piatt starred as Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia 5 to 4 in a rain delayed National League game. Platt pitched well for the Pirates while Waddell and Ely struggled for the Phillies amid two rain interruptions and 2,800 in attendance.
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Lizzie
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Cool Clothes for Men in Fine Mid-Summer Styles
A showroom boasts well tailored mid-summer menswear including Serge and Flannel suits, Worsted and Chevists fabrics, thin coats for street and office wear, Mohair silk seersucker linen crash, Grass Cloth, Nuns' Cloth, White Duck waist coats and trousers, and linen dusters offered at comfortable prices.
Dolan and Cross Batter Duel Sparks Rough Start
In a chaotic early inning Dolan and Cross drew walks off Waddell and Piatt, with hit by pitches and strikeouts adding to the confusion. The time shown is 2.30 and umpire Emaslie presided as the pitchers worked.
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Cross
Waddell
Piatt
Tehed
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Emaslie
Powell Shines in Poorly Played St Louis New York Tilt
Powell pitched effectively as New York defeated St Louis 3 to 4 in a low effort game before about 1 400 fans. McGraw Van Haltren Gleason Grady each collected two hits while Carrick and Powell battled with limited run support in a defensive game.
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Swartwood
Cincinnati Triumphs in Busy Ninth Inning
Nichols held strong until the ninth when two walks and three hits produced Cincinnati three runs. Barrett made a great catch in the field and Breitenstein shifted into command after the third inning. Attendance 1,800 with a 3-3 tied score before Cincinnati pulled ahead to win.
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Nichols
Barrett
Breitenstein
Snappy and Well Played in Chicago Pitchers Battle
The Chicago champs lost a tight pitchers duel as Childs scored the sole run on a first base pass, steal, and Ryan’s double. Attendance 3,100. Details include Meccay and Childs in key plays, with limited box-score notes and erratic OCR data.
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Childs
Ryan
Killen
Chester Beats Myerstown in Twelfth Street Park Tilt
Special Telegram to THE Times Chester won a close game at Twelfth Street Park as Bonner and News led Chester’s hitters while Kemp and Blough stood out for Myerstown. Townsend was slated to pitch for the home club tomorrow, with Myers Town visiting.
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Chester
Promising Syracuse Pitcher Draws NL Attention
Boston reports Manager Irwin pursues a promising Syracuse left-hander Wiltz noted for sweeping curves and control. He pitched against Providence last Sunday and drew attention from Philadelphia figures tracking staff talent. Syracuse directors and the Manpeonee club have kept watch as Wiltz’s performance fueled interest.
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Irwin
Providence
Wiltz
Philadelphia
Inme
Mie
Sharkey Seeks Return Match After Defeat to Rublin
Tom Sharkey declares pursuit of a rematch with Gus Rublin after a one round loss at Coney Island. He offers 2500 to wager on the outcome and says Rublin should give him the same chance. If denied, he would pit Bob Armstrong against the Akron Giant and bet 2500 on Armstrong. Tom O Rourke cites excessive training as the reason for Sharkey s fatigue.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Gus Rublin
Ruhblin
Sharkey
Rublin
Bob Armstrong
Armstrong
Tom O'Rourke
Coney Island
Yachtmen Annual Cruise Sets Sail From Essington Harbor
Ten boats of the Philadelphia Yacht Club depart Essington for a week to ten days cruising Chesapeake Bay. Each yacht carries owner and guests for the annual outing, with stops at bay resorts. The fleet is led by the flagship Nation under Commodore A L English as club members join the voyage.
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Philadelphia Yacht Club
Esssington
Delaware
Chesapeake Bay
A. L. English
Cycle Races at Tioga Feature National Champs
The American Racing Cyclers Union meet returns to Philadelphia at Tioga Westmoreland course. Major Taylor excepted, top sprinters compete in pro events with amateur races to follow. Notable pros include Tom Cooper Archie McEachern Orlando Stevens Floyd McFarland Al Newhouse Otto Mayo Earl Kiser Jay Eaton and H B Freeman.
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Philadelphia
Tioga
Harlem Wheelmen
New York
Atalanta Wheelmen
Newark
Wilmington Bicycle Club
Camden
Century Wheelmen
Waverly and
Castle Wheelmen
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Tom Cooper
Archie McEachern
Orlando Stevens
Floyd McFarland
al Newhouse
Otto Mayo
Earl Kiser
Jay Eaton
H. B. Freeman
Swarthmore Foot Ball Schedule For 1900 Season
Swarthmore College manager Peters posts the 1900 football slate. Head coach George Brooke leads a hopeful squad with several promising candidates. Games are set for September 20 Alumni Swarthmore October 6 Dickinson Swarthmore October 13 Lafayette Easton October 17 Ursinus Swarthmore October 20 St Johns Swarthmore October 27 Stevens Swarthmore November 3 Georgetown Washington November 10 Franklin and Marshall Swarthmore November 24 Haverford Swarthmore November 29 Lehigh South Bethlehem.
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Peters
Swarthmore College
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Swmore
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Washington
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Haverford
Lehigh
Bolan and Bradley to Clash at National Club
Tonight at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia Frank Bradley of the city faces Sam Bolen of New York in a much anticipated six round bout. Paddy Donovan and Eddie McCaffrey provide supporting action while Jack Brennan Ike Stone feud adds local intrigue. Curtain-raisers include Kid Decker versus Joe Burke Y Dobbs versus Kid Turner.
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National Athletice Club
Eighth
Christian Streets
Frank Bradley
Sam Bolen
New York
McCluskey-MacGovern
Paddy Donovan
Eddie McCaffrey
Ue Ee
Jack Brennan
Ike Stone
Kid Decker
Joe Burke
Y ¥ Dobbs
Kid Turner
Penn Favorite In Big Poughkeepsie Regatta
The Hudson regatta featuresPennsylvania Cornell Columbia Wisconsin and Georgetown with Penn favored in the varsity race. Crowds flock to the town as hotels fill and betting centers on Penn with strong support also for Cornell, while Wisconsin Georgetown and Columbia are-rated dark horses in the four and freshman events.
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Columbia
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Georgetown
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Louis L. Seaman
Cornell University
Davidson Kennedy
University of Pennsylvania
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Bangs
Columbia University
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Ward
Riverton Plans July Fourth Extravaganza
Riverton New Jersey celebrates the Fourth with a full day program starting with a children's parade and boat races for catboats and mosquitoes, then tule and gig races, a canoe tournament, running and swimming events, a water carnival and fireworks.
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Riverton
the Times
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Calahan and McCloskey Meet in Philadelphia Featherweight Bout
The Central Athletic Club presents a six round featherweight clash between Tim Calahan and Ellwood McCloskey at 1913 Market Street on Friday night July 6. Both fighters are labeled the city’s top featherweights with strong followings and a lingering debate over who is best. The club emphasizes the chance to settle the question and urges boxing fans not to miss the event.
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Ellwood McCloskey
Central Athletic Club
Market Street
Sharkey to Wed Mrs Bauer in Chicago Next Week
Reports from Chicago say pugilist Tom Sharkey and Lillian Bauer widow of a Chicago saloon-keeper plan wedding next week. Sharkey, currently in Chicago, will return with Mrs Bauer to marry there and then go back to New York.
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Bauer
New York
Kensington Club Monthly Driving Meeting Notice
The Driving Club holds its regular monthly meeting at Holmesburg Junction on September? July 1, 1900. Moog to be called to order at 3 P.M. All members invited.
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Soldier Boys Shoot at Carlisle Gold Medal Contest
In the Eighth Regiment, N. G. of Pa. gold medal shooting at their armory in Carlisle, Corporal Beer scored 36 and 78 of 40, with Sot Bream's team second at 83 and 76. Teammates Key, Prusler, Parley Thompson, and Cleland among top finishers.
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Indidone T Bream and Each Man Were Eee Bafi One Key
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Cleland S
Young Milo to meet Rufus Graham at Broadway A C
The strong youth Milo returns from the West and is set to fight Rufus Graham at the Broadway A C located at Broad and Ellsworth next Monday night. Preliminary bouts include Rob Zimmerman of Allentown and Stone of Barn Soha in the early program.
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Ellen Terry Sifts Letters From Aspiring Players
Miss Ellen Terry spends hours daily responding to correspondence about stage careers and literary work. She rejects many requests for autographs and study guidance, advising only those with compelling genius to pursue acting and noting beauty alone is insufficient.
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Miss Terry
Victory for American Actress in Chancery ruling
London June 29. The Chancery Court refused the injunction sought by dramatist W. S. Gilbert to restrain American actress Janette Steer from continuing the production at the Comedy Theatre of his play ee and Galatea. The court found no proper basis to halt the aria alterations she had made as arranged.
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Comedy Theatre
Jesse James of Tioga Linked to Parker House Robbery
Herbert Welsh of Smedley Street who calls himself the Jesse James of Tioga was arrested for robbing Mrs. Anna W. Parker at Lenox Street. He allegedly confessed, leading to yesterday’s arrest of two boys, Colling and McCourt, on charges of complicity.
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Tioga
Herbert Welsh
Smedley Street
Anna W. Parker
Lenox Street
Colling and
McCourt
Fire at Milson rendering works causes massive loss
Fire swept the Milson rendering works near Cheek Pooreen New York, destroying facilities and causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The brief item notes the blaze and its toll, with no further details on cause or injuries.
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Pennsylvania Weddings Highlight Local Nuptials
Shamokin Evan Powell wed Miss Sallie Jennings in a simple ceremony. Sree N. Biddle married Bib Swarts in a second ceremony near Branchville. Williamson was listed as a participant in the notices.
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McSherrystown Suffers First Defeat in Harrisburg Game
Special Telegram to Tum Tres reports McSherrystown base ball club losing to Suequehanne of Harrisburg, Umpired by Champion Jeffries, drawing a large crowd. The game stayed close until a seventh inning surge decided the outcome.
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Monument to the First Defenders Inaugurated in Jetandr Park
Reading June 20. Friends and survivors of the Ringgold Light Artillery First Defenders have begun a drive to erect a monument in Jetandr Park. The project aims to create a lasting tribute to the unit and its members.
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Ringgold Light Artillery
Jetandr Park
Young Rider Killed in Hay Wagon Collision at Friedensburg
Special Telegram reports 18 year old June van Kershner died after braking a hay wagon at Friedensburg. The wagon struck by a vehicle while he attempted to move, ending moments later. Authorities note the accident occurred as the wagon was in motion and the victim could not escape in time.
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Friedensburg
Glasses For A Cat A Clever Case Of Ocular Aid
A noted lady with a Maltese cat saw the animal lose sight. An oculist examined the cat using a picture of a mouse and fitted glasses with special lenses. The cat’s vision improved, and the animal regained its former ease of movement.
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British Optical Association
Philadelphia Yacht Club fleet sails to Delaware waters
The Philadelphia Yacht Club fleet of ten trim boats left the club house at Eetington yesterday afternoon and will cruise Delaware waters for the next week or ten days.
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Philadelphia Yacht Club
Eetington
Delaware
Such Lies Explorers Can Tell
An injured passage notes a returned explorer claiming two weeks without food and discovering a calendar, with broken OCR fragments suggesting a fragmentary quote about deception and survival.
Clever match maker bakers marriage ruse in Nuremberg
Minna and Henry, two lovers unknown by surname, used a fortune teller’s oven trick to reveal each other. Henry peered into the kitchen oven at midnight during a full moon and saw Minna’s face. Minna did the same, and the ruse brought them together in a fortnight as they became man and wife.
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Germany
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Henry
SEA SNAKE'S FAST MORAY CHAMPION OF LONG FASTS AT AQUARIUM
The New York Journal notes the green Moray at the New York Aquarium is setting records for long fasting. It began a fifty eight day fast in January and has started another fast in April while rejecting the finest codfish offered daily. The creature continues to drink water to oxygenate its blood, not digesting it.
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The Salt of Life and Enthusiasm’s Promise
A meditation on enthusiasm as a divine gift and tonic for life. It argues to cultivate zeal alongside understanding, calling enthusiasm the salt that renews the spirit, boosts courage, and enriches daily existence.
Meadow Brook Beats Philadelphia Country Club In Polo Match
Meadow Brook first team defeated the Philadelphia Country Club 7 to 2 at Prospect Park. Lippincott Kennedy and Rosengarten led Meadow Brook with strong plays while Philadelphians tired late, allowing the Long Island team to pull away after the second period.
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Advance Guard Faces All Gold in Washington Park Race
In Chicago June 29 at Washington Park Advance Guard met All Gold in a one mile race carrying 122 pounds. Advance Guard opened as a 3 to 5 favorite and won easily from the Eastern colt. The Oakwood Handicap headlines tomorrow with starters including Sidney Lucas Sam Phillips Bang le Cambrian.
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Favorites Divide the Money at Latonia as Georgie Leads
In Latonia crowds, favorites and second choices split purses with Georgie dominating the six and a half furlong handicap in 1.21. Weather hot, track fast, Tobacco Stakes looms as spring meet ends tomorrow.
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