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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1897

Page

2

Miners Rally Negates Eight-Run Gap in Eastern League

In a costly day for second division clubs, Montreal aside, Eastern League play saw three leaders surge ahead while the Miners nearly shut out. Miners tallied five errors but kept the game tight as the Bisons racked up ten runs on eleven hits. Other reports note scattered scores and standout pitching across multiple games including Springfield and Brooklyn action, with varied results and notable fielding plays.

Bisons Miners Montreal Olyphant Lackawannas Olyphant Browns Atwine Olyphant Boys Browns Finnerty Keelcher Cleary Lackaiwannns

Bisons Beat Scranton Eleven In High Scoring Tilt

Buffalo Bisons rout Scranton 10 to 1 as timely hitting and sharp defense pace the victory. In Wilkes-Barre, Toronto battle ends with injuries as Dineen’s mound work yields a win and McMahon is knocked unconscious after a pitch.

Scranton Buffalo Toronto Wilkes-Barre Montreal Springfield Syracuse Providence Eterna Tolay Wis Battle of Dineen Atherton Freeman McMahon A.B. RH Goerkel Meaney Bhanno Betty Hottenus Goonding Keenan Cece Prowse I.e Covevereveraem LL TM Bnysler Motiann McHale Wsicaet Amlth Wagner Tavior Tolaim Seccviceser BT I Taylor Goeckel Balle McGann Smith McGann. Hit By pitcher—MecMahon. Stolen Bases— Prowse Snyder Mason

Umpire Decisions and Boxing Exhibits Stir Scranton Sports

A reader asks whether a foul batter hitting the catcher’s forehead and caught by the pitcher in flight should be ruled foul. The piece also notes Robert Fitzsimmons boxing appearances at Athletic Park and Laurel Park with local bouts planned. It discusses Tim Keefe’s umpiring and critique of Springfield’s claims amid Scranton baseball coverage.

Sporting Editor the Tribune E. J. Sy Scranton Sporting el Robert J. Fitzsimmons Athletic Park Toronto Laurel HM Park Springfield Union Tim Keefela Wilkes-Barre Pat Keefe Scranton Pat Powers Powers Hunna Jim Tom Burns Springfield Hurns Minera Tim Keefe Byrne Marnes Grifin Griffin Tim Burns Union Tom Hurns

Tritons Take Three Of Five From Tunkhannock Club

In Nicholson on August 24 the Tritons of Tunkhannock defeated the Tunkhannock club in a rain delayed final game of a five game series. Smith McGroarty and Kelly pitched well despite wildness from the wet ball. Bweeney starred at short in a standout defensive showing.

Tunkhannock Scranton Tribune Nicholson Tritona Smith McGroarty Kelly

Amateur Ball Notes Highlights Local Youth Clubs

Hyde Park Lilacs defeated Morning Glories Dunmore 38 to 16 in a test game at Ball Head grounds. Crescents beat Myrtles Providence 16 to 2 and downed Jessup 12 to 10 in a heat. Various club challenges and upcoming games listed with managers urging responses through The Tribune.

The Lilacs Hyde Park Wallie Wahs Cooney Dunmore Nonpareiils Crescents Pine Brook James Boye John J. Coleman Olyphant Browns Star Young Creacents Scranton Lilue Woods F. Davis W. Williams Tribune

Duddy Wins Quoit Match at Duryea

Duddy wins the Duryea quoit contest beating all challengers. John Willy takes second place and John James finishes third in the Saturday event.

Duddy Quoits Yat Duddy Quoit Duryea John Willy Monty John James

Readville Harness Opener In Heavy Track Conditions

Grand circuit action at Readville Massachusetts as Hecht horses race under raw weather with a heavy track. Guinette favored by Murphy funds from Chicago wins a heat before a postponement after the fourth heat. 4,000 in attendance. Purse events include 2000 pacing and 2000 trotting divisions with multiple entries led by Heir-at-Law and Abbott among others.

Readville Mass Guinette Murphy Chicago Mambrino King Geers Afl Gunns Aqis Cnc Geraldine Prince Euphrasia Abbott B. G Chimoe-Netile Mamibrino King Seeebveskenss Taghemoon Nancy Saeaeeke Prince of India Éreserevesess Assas

Raven Sets New York Half Mile Record at Byracise

Dr J L Wentz's mare Raven ran at Byracise Saturday, winning two heats and earning second money in the free-for-all pace. She set a New York half mile mark with a mile in 2104 in the second heat, while thirteen heats on the card all beat 2.20 and most under 2.18. Miss Williams won the free-for-all pace and trot after a hard struggle.

J. L. Wentz Raven Byracise Dr. Wentz New York Miss Williams

Free-for-all Harness Race Results Recorded

The page documents an all harness racing event with divisions for free-for-all trot and pace. Listed are horse names such as Miss Williams and Moonstone with drivers and apparent performance figures, along with track details and purse references.

Dobbs Open to Challenge After Title Bout

Bobby Dobbs says he would meet Martin Judge in a match if Judge seeks a bout. Judge and his manager H. W. Schicter of the Philadelphia Item issued a challenge to the Dobbs McWinters winner. Scranton fans doubt Judge’s sincerity but the American Sporting club may arrange the matchup if Judge is serious.

Bobby Dobbs Hugh McWinters Music Hall Martin Judge Philadelphia H. W. Schicter Philadelphia Item Dobbs-McWinters Scranton Judge American Sporting Club

Help Wanted Ads and Commission Opportunities

Classified notices list multiple help wanted and sales jobs. Positions include stenographer and office assistant, agents earning 875 per month plus expenses, salesmen for school supplies, and general canvassing roles with commissions. Firms include BG Evans & Co Chicago John Vedder urn Co patent attorneys and Edward C. Fish & Co Chicago offering stock subscriptions and monopolies.

Aubdress Boston Masa BG Evans & CO Chicago John Vedder Brit C W Leone Ie

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