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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1897
Page
2
In a Saturday showcase, Torpeios defeated the Bisons to solidify their hold atop the standings. Montreal edged the State in a seventh inning reversal that shifted momentum into Sunday’s slate, with Buffalo and Toronto delivering heavy displays as Rochester and Syracuse previewed the coming games.
The Barons benefited from nine Scranton errors and misplays in the eighth inning to defeat the Miners 7 to nothing at Wilkes-Barre. Gillon pitched well for the Barons while Wellner struggled as 3,000 fans watched the game.
Lacking coherent structure the fragment mentions Batteries Lampe Malarky Ryan Yerrick and McNamara in a Syracuse Montreal context with unclear action or outcome. The readable elements point to a sports or team listing item without a clear event.
Cincinnati hosts Chicago while St. Louis visits Cleveland. Washington plays Boston. Brooklyn games in Baltimore. Philadelphia faces New York. Louisville goes to Pittsburg. Chicago meets Cincinnati. St. Louis visits Cleveland.
At New York New York six Boston four. Washington Washington seven Brooklyn four. Cleveland St Louis ten. Cleveland. Cincinnati Chicago ten Louisville three. Philadelphia Baltimore eleven Philadelphia ten. Pittsburg Pittsburg six Louisville three.
In Cincinnati on August 15 the Colts lost a tight season finale to the Reds. The close contest featured batting errors and late scoring, with Reds edging Colts by a narrow margin as both teams battled to the end. Cincinnati players Hatteries Rhinea Vaughn Briggs Kittridge Empire O Day and Cleveland's Powell Zimmer Lucid Douglass were named in the box.
The Richmond team opened with a 10 to 1 win over Newark in Richmond. In the second game Richmond lost to Newark. Reading defeated the Athletics 7 to 2 in Reading. Norfolk beat Hartford 3 to 1 in Norfolk.
Local Paterson crowd saw Jim Corbett collect a single and a triple, playing first base in a fast, error free defense as Paterson fell to the Athletics 4 to 2 in the opening game. Newark hosted a separate matchup with Newark 4 to 0 and Norfolk winning 5 to 4 in a later contest called due to darkness. Batteries for Newark were Carrick and Rothfuss, with Norfolk relying on Carrick and Rothfuss in the second game.
Scranton riders led a Bloomsburg meet with C W Krick and George Harry taking multiple wins. Robert White narrowly won the half-mile open final, while Duncan Hall and Charles Coleman posted strong showings as numerous heats reduced entries to clear victors.
Kane the boxer broke his ankle Saturday while sparring and was hospitalized. Hugh McWinters, a colored fighter with a strong record, will replace Kane to face Bobby Dobbs in a 20 round bout at Music Hall, while Dick Moore and Scott Skelly coordinate a strong Scranton boxing lineup.
Scranton hosts Wilkes-Barre this week with Harper and Guneon catching for Wilkes-Barre. Tom Burns has sold catcher Duncan to New York and expects a pitcher or outfielder in return.
The Apollos challenge Harmonica on August 25 at 10 a.m. at Sit water grounds and invite Wallie Wahs, West Side Browns, Crescents for August 6 at 2 p.m. Joe Allen captain. South Side Rattlers beat Cowboys 14 to ? at Cow field grounds. Snyder pitched well for the Ratthers with two hits. C Hartman manager. West Side Athletic Club challenges yphant Browns, Moosle Populars, Minooka, or Apollon to play at West Seranton grounds August 22 first come, first served. T. Tierney manager. Minooka challenges Burekas for game on Minooka grounds August 2. Judge manager. The James Hoys of Scranton lost to Honesdale 6 to 5 at Honesdale Saturday. umpire named Umpire impressed. James Boys then play Honesdale Aug 21 on Honesdale grounds. Umpire to be from out of town, John Inh manager. The ata Boys challenge Minooka club for Aug venue on Minooka grounds. Baylor grounds mentioned for an August date.
The boxer Mc Winters is being prepared for his Beran ton bout by trainer Tommy West, the man who beat Joe Walcott.
Edward McCluskey of Philadelphia and Mike McManua of Albany will headline a Wednesday evening tournament at Music Hall on Aug 18. They will weigh in the ring side at 128 pounds or forfeit 25 dollars, with both fighters claiming strong form and long rivalry.
A small gathering of sportsmen at the Drummers Hotel Bull's Head on Aug 9 discussed actions against rising No Trespassing signs. Few responded, delaying any formal meeting, as the group plans a later general gathering for sportsmen over Griffin's pond arrests. Thomas Reed challenges quoits players in Scranton area, offering point starts in varied match formats.
At the Green Ridge Gun club grounds the Saturday shoot saw Widebush and Mon tied for first place. An odd insert promotes FEMICURE LIVER PILLS claiming liver and kidney relief and better female health with a 26 cent price at Car Loreng’s drugstore 418 Lackawanna Ave Scranton.
A jumble of classified lines shows help wanted ads for males and females, including agents, ideas, and housekeepers. Notable items reference sample sales, patent attorney offers, stock subscriptions, and rental notices with incomplete details and contact hints. A stray cow loss notice closes the fragment.
A young man seeks employment as a driver or in an office. He can handle horses, and has experience with grocery or milk teams. References available from present employer J. Bune. No prior employer details beyond that. Also seeking traveling salesman or collector positions.
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