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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
7
Broad Street Station P. R. R. notes new improvements on 15th Street car service with changes passing the door. Dining Room in charge of B. F. Butts.
A grand reception will be held for the visiting Red Caps and friends after the game in Philadelphia, signaling celebration for the home team.
The Blue Ribbon notes preview a Hilldale B L Club clash with Blue Ribbon and Fidae at Hilldale Park in Darby on Saturday July 29 after a stalemate in recent appearances. June games feature Red Caps B E C, Theme A C, West End Giants of Palmyra and Albro A A at Germantown with strong crowd expectations. Logan A A defeated Anchor Giants May 27 with new pitcher Jones and lineup upgrades led by Captain Johnson Briggs Gould and Reid.
Lincoln University lost to Hilldale in morning action as Hilldale’s Lefty Clark and Proctor’s mound work fueled a fireworks display. Norristown Giants edged Hilldale in the afternoon with strong pitching from Essell and timely hitting, while Hilldale’s Buchannan is out for the season.
Mt. Pleasant defeats Bryn Mawr 8 to 7 in a tight game on Saturday May 27. The contest featured a late lead change and strong defense from both sides.
The Phila Terminal Red Caps of Broad Street Station depart Thursday June 8 at 10 a.m. for the New York Express to start the Penna R R Red Caps League season in a double header with Penna Station New York at Olympia Field 5th Ave 135th St first game at 2 15. A prize goes to the team winning the most games. J L Johnson station master urges a win over Wm Egan's New York boys. Officials from each station back their teams. Manager G.
After a highly disputed game Tas Kiana defeats Evergreen Hall with the umpire ruling in Evergreen's favor amid controversy. Observers note tension and unresolved calls lingered after the final whistle.
Lincoln University's athletics show a strong football and baseball year with coach changes, key players, and rising prospects. The 1914–15 football season faced setbacks but improved under new management as planning for 1915 includes games with Howard, Hampton, Delany Rifles, and Steelton, with Bally Burton set to captain. Baseball, coached by Professor Grim, posted a 10 of 14 Southern trip, and a final Princeton-YMCA game awaits June 2, as alumni pledge support and ongoing coverage continues in the Philadelphia Tribune.
The Hillside Gun Club staged its weekly trap shoot on Saturday May 27 at 9th and Cedar in Darby James Bogan topped Class A with 38 targets followed by Cork 36 and J Garner 30 In Class B Dubon led with 21 targets while Laws and HW Garner each had 18 and 18 targets respectively
May 31 in Downingtown Pa local notes report Mr William Macey visiting family from out of town. Philadelphia visitors include Alban Warnick and E Garrett. Miss Cordelia Gibbs and Mrs Walter Price noted sick. Concert by Squash Hollow High School at Bethel A M E Church praised. last quarterly Ebenezer Church meeting described as pleasant.
The Industrial Church held a practical sermon from Romans 1:15 by Rev J T Cuff with Bro Asbury in charge. Mrs James Thomas departs Downingtown for West Chester this week after faithful church and Sunday school service. Next Sunday Rev J L will preach his farewell sermon noting peace and unity and hoping for continued church prosperity.
Berwyn Pa May 29 report details May 22 visits by Mrs Henrietta V Tyre and Mrs B Foster to Burn and Bethel Church. May 27 evening a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Harvey Tyree included Francis Cook Mary Powell Kathrine Dickerson and others.
Woodbury New Jersey May 3 rising Sun Lodge 17 A past sermon led by Rev W W Johnson at Bethel A M with Charles Harris presiding due to late arrival of Spencer Moore. Local members and visitors including Horace Stevenson and Mrs Stevenson noted. several absentees and health updates reported. social events and visits across Trenton Germantown Riverton and Philadelphia mentioned. wedding bells rumored and a reception for Rev Cummings described as well attended.
May 29 Pensauken notes report well attended services and a strong class mood at the Sabbath school. Pastor Rev. C. H. Gibson receives a warm reception. a funeral for Sinstenon Polk is noted at Pensauken Cemetery. Local visits include Miss Gladys Governs and Irene Wilson. Decoration Day gatherings with Rev. and Mrs. Gibson. The B A A lose a game 11 to 10 to Eyota Club.
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