On this day in 1900, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported on a pilgrimage to Rome led by Bishop Charles E. McDonnell, featuring memorials for Pope Leo XIII, including a $3,000 presentation of Peter's Pence in a beautifully designed case. In 1913, the Eagle celebrated Brooklyn's triumph over the New York Giants in a baseball game, where they won 5 to 3 in front of a thrilled crowd of 25,000 fans, highlighting the excitement and energy of the event.
"One of the most interesting features of the pilgrimage to Rome which will leave this borough tomorrow morning, headed by Bishop Charles E. McDonnell, will be the taking of two handsome memorials to present to Pope Leo XIII."
"Brooklyn has not only won a game on its home grounds, but the sufferers were the New York Giants! And the score was 5 to 3, with all of the runs earnestly and honestly earned."
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