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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1897
Page
2
In a rugged baseball tilt the Ponies beat the Miners 5 to 1 despite Scranton’s errors. Dolan’s timely hits and strong fielding by Fuller and Gilbert keyed the Pony victory while Morac pitched well after a rough first inning.
Early game reports from New York Philadelphia and Louisville show mixed results with battery pairings and umpires listed. Games feature teams including Boston Baltimore Brooklyn Cleveland and Washington with various inning by inning tallies and player selections noted.
At Reading Athletics, two games feature Reading against Norfolk and Hartford with scores tight. The Lancaster team visits Paterson in two matchups, winning 14 to 3 in Lancaster and 6 to 1 in Paterson.
Green and Woods made difficult running catches while Gillon and Johnson will pitch in Wilkes Barre and Pittston games today and tomorrow. Umpire displeasure at Keefe is noted as are remarks on umpire relations across clubs. Amos Russ returns to form in fast company and a mixed schedule shift moves several games to Buffalo. The Wilkes Barre Scranton series starts tomorrow with multiple games in Wilkes Barre and nearby cities.
Bobby Dobbs and Dick Kane prepare for a 20 round fight next Thursday at Music Hall weighing in at 135 pounds. Dobbs trains at Coney Island with Don Creedon while Kane works with Dick Moore at College Point. Kane, California champ at 135, recently drew with Billy Stiffers in Troy after traveling with Mysterious Billy Smith.
In Chicago on August 12 the American team won all three matches against England. Larned beat Nisbet and Mahney, while Bob Wrenn defeated Eaves, delivering a decisive victory that boosted local excitement.
The Tribune notes a lake field event offering a $1000 purse with mile heats best two out of three. Patrick Duddy announces a challenge match between Daddy and Bell of Sibley to be played at Capouse hotel Pine Brook Beranton with payment terms and expenses listed for the quarrel.
Steve Mackerel of Grassy Island and Robert Gurry of Green Ridge will pitch and quost for zero dollars tomorrow at 2 PM at Logan's Dunmore ball court.
The excerpt notes the Bostons already claim the 1507 pennant while the Reds, New Yorks, and Clevelands pursue the flag or Temple Cup money. Managers Ewing and Te beau discuss aims and finances as teams jockey for position ahead of a hot finish.
Wanted as agent in every section to sell staples or goods, with daily earnings from $4.00 to $85.00, and salary or large commission not required. Clifton Soap and Loy Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks well known local men to solicit stock subscriptions for a monopoly with big money for agents. Edward F. Fish & Co., Chicago, Illinois.
WANTED Two refined gentlemen boarders for central location near downtown. First class amenities, comfortable home. board offered for suitable quiet tenants. Address inquiries to Tribune office.
Edward H. Ten Eyck will not compete in the national regatta on the Schuylkill River after his father confirmed he is out of condition due to social duties and lack of practice since returning from England. He suffered bilious heads that bled after a morning row, prompting the decision. The event draws top scullers from the United States and Canada, with crews from Toronto Worcester Springfield Boston Providence Newark New York Baltimore Washington Chicago and Detroit expected to compete. Coleman on an Olive won the two mile handicap at Wilkes Barre, with Scranton’s Strong and Coleman placing. Jurisch, a Spruce Street dealer, promotes the Olive feature to customers.
Buffalo participants Bald, Cooper, Loughead, Kiser and Banger are paired for an athletic race at the Buffalo athletic venue. The event centers on their matchups and competitive standings.
A fragmented OCR item mentions bunions and foot wear concerns. The readable text suggests a health or advice snippet without clear specifics, leaving the main event or person unnamed.
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