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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
3
In a mix of Eastern and National League play, Wilkes-Barre defeated Providence as Springfield and Montreal posted wins while Syracuse and Syracuse fell to Montreal in a high drama set. The report notes scores, line details, and key plays from multiple games, including Providence's comeback efforts and Montreal's close win at home.
In Springfield Massachusetts on August 18 the Miners beat the Barons 9 to 1 as the visitors scored steadily after the third inning. Pitched by Morse with no walks the Barons were limited to seven hits while the Miners erupted with timely hitting led by Massey and Prowse who both drove in multiple runs.
New York and Philadelphia traded early runs but New York pulled ahead in the eighth with timely hits and steady defense to claim the win. The Giants continued their surge as they beat Philadelphia 5 to 3.
Lancaster defeats Richmond to take the series with a sweep and extend their win streak to sixteen. Leever hits safely, Wente homers with two on in the fourth as Clausen fans Captain Stuart three times. Fielding by Lancaster strong, Richmond erratic. Buttermore's ninth inning catch seals the victory.
Buffalo pitcher McPartlin hurled superbly to silence Cleveland as the Bisons routed the In dling in Buffalo. Cleveland showed spark but struggled. notable players included Boore, Urquhart, Wilson, and McAllison with umpire Hattin.
An unclear Chicago fragment mentions Willie Lange and Pal in August, hinting at a social scene around bachelors. Details are incomplete, but the item suggests a light city notice or brief society mention.
Reports on Johnson and Boyd in a noon battery, a Buffalo barbs about Barry from Scranton, and upcoming Wilkes-Barre game. Mentions Salty stakes in St Louis tobacco for home runs, Mike Grady’s seven pounds, and Harley Hartman Douglass and Meekin pitching with steady control. Anecdotes include Piggy Ward in Chicago stockyards, umpiring quips, and a Newark crowd scene with Orator O Rourke style satire.
Police chief's Rogues Gallery reveals Kid McCoy surpasses Corbett Fitzsimmons and Sharkey in bone measurements. Sergeant Kiffmeyer notes McCoy's reach trunk and head measurements exceed the others, with bone data deemed unchanging. McCoy praised as best put-up man. measurements taken at headquarters.
The Excelsior Athletic Club event drew about a hundred fans as Ellwood McCluskey defeated Michael McManus in a ten minute bout after a disputed prearranged sparring feature. Rumors circulated that McManus was impersonated by Joe Mack of Cincinnati, and the crowd debated the bout’s legitimacy.
Report covers unfinished pacing heats from yesterday and completed fifth and sixth heats. Ambeintor driven by G. Am bassador (Thomas) shows pace times around 0.562 and 66.12 with multiple contenders including Passing Belle Ky, Winhald Free, and George Wallace in a 2154 purse event. Two-year-old trotting class lists Janie T with Monon lineage and Greenbred in the field.
Jones invited a friend to dinner and asked him to carve the chicken. The guest worked with good will but soon admitted defeat asking where the bear was, while the host speculated it might be a hard boiled egg offering.
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