Scranton Base Ball Team Opens 1897 Season
The Scranton base ball club announces a full slate with Chiat to represent Scranton in the league. Pitching staff includes Harper Gillon Morse likely starters with others from Meaney Yorkes Wellner and Fallon. Manager T. Griffin, “Sandy,” leads a disciplined squad with strong catchers Boyd ONeil and Gunson if needed. Infield features Massey and Maguire with Monner at short and other veteran players. Heaviest hitting club in the league, high batting averages bolster hopes of finishing among the top four.
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Chiat
Scranton
Basteen
Harper, Gillon
Morse
Meaney
Yorkes
Wellner
Fallon
Poerseee
Harper
Gillon
Morte
Branton
T. (. Griffin
Balijnas
Sandy
Boyd
O'Neil
Geneon
Wil
Erie
Elmira
Puffalo
Cleveland
Bufalo
Detroit
Mochester
Franklin
Tron
Thetrott
Gunson
George Harner
Strunton
Brooklyn
Rochester
Tommy Gillon
Beranton
Fort Scott
Kan
Montgomery
Ali
Nashville
Banton
St. Joseph
Memphis
Michmond
Moree
Lewiston
Griffin
Marty Swift
Carbondale
Lancaster
Pawtucket
Berantun
Scrante
Maeiey
Meguire
Bonner
Hear
Ehoris
Beard
Massey
Monner
Wilkes- Barre
Harner
Maguire
Hke Burkett
Delahanty
Scranton Club Preview Shows Hitters and Versatile Players
The article reviews Scranton players including Walters Daly O’Brien Ragin and O’Brien, noting hitting percentages and positions. It praises Daly’s clutch hitting, Ragin’s reliability since 38 arrival, and O’Brien’s versatility across outfield and infield roles. It questions how the team will finish given strong hitters and capable management by Griffin and Bear.
Jack O Connor on the Batting Act
Baseball star Jack OConnor argues batting is a natural gift plus proper training. He cites eyesight, judgment, and swing as keys, recalls lessons from Frank Fennelly, and notes that only naturally good hitters excel long term. He contrasts natural sluggers with college-bred players who study but rarely match true talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Connor
Cleveland
Buch
Turner
Burkett
Stenzel
Who Will Succeed Fitz in World Heavyweight Title
The piece weighs possible successors to Fitzsimmons as world heavyweight champion after retirement. It dismisses Maher Bharkey and others as unlikely, notes O'Donnell and Kid McCoy as potential, and mentions Goddard, Sullivan, Mitchell, Jackson, Tilly Madden as weaker options.
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Fitzsimmons
Maher
Bharkey
Kid McCoy
Tilly Madden
Goddard
Mitchell, Sullivan
Lakewood Open Golf Tourney Ends With Tyng Toler Duel
Lakewood hosted a three day event concluding with the Laurel in the Pines Cup final between Tyng Morris County and Toler Ballsard champion. Tyng won the overall cup after a dramatic finish as Toler claimed second prize and Larocque noted in the Consolation Cup. Forty four cards were turned in with Brown Horne and others sharing prizes.
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Tyng
Morris County
Toler
Larocque
Lakewood
Golf Club Inks
New York Sun
Golf Club
Baltsard
Penn
W. H. Bands
Rovers
Kerr
Bowers
Murdock
Gower
Tyne
Brown
Horne
England’s road pride stems from constant supervision
An English writer credits road quality to continuous oversight by county councils. Each council forms a roads committee with subcommittees and district inspectors who manage road maintenance. Road mend ers live along the routes and daily clear obstructions to keep the highway orderly.
Six Prize Rules for Novices in Bicycle Design
An English publication awards six best rules for cycle design. The piece outlines how to test frame trueness using a string method, care in valve assembly to prevent leaks, and proper dismounting. It notes Chicago bicycle firms employ about 1,800, with 2,200 in sales roles, and highlights nickel use in steel and road-paving tax efforts in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thian
Chicigo Siburba
Ello
Roush Chicigo
Germany
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Pat Meany
Ist
Chattanooga
Mineville
Miama College
Yerkes
Frank Bonner
Bas
Peter Eagan
Frank Boyd
Catcher
Stanley Yerkes Picher
T. C. Critpfin
Patrick Meaney
Pitcher
Joan J. O'Brien
Mpnayer
Charles Monse
John O'Neill
Ollie Brard
Joan Walters
Thomas Gillon
McDermott
Centerfelder
Walters
Hedford
Englard
Daly
Cranks
Peter Ragin
Harrisburg
Jack
O'Brien Batte
Eagon
Bear
William Massey
James Daly
William Wellner
James Maguire
O'Connor
Mayer
HUIS
Cincinnati
Frank Fennelly
Hughey Jennings
Jennings
Louisville
Colonels
Tom Brown
Washington
Tom
TI Am
Tankot Po
Fitz
Toller
TO Tool
GUT FF
Lawressie the
Old England
the Bicycle World
Silent Steed
North Carolina
South
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