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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1897

Page

3

Scranton Players Averages To Date Informs of Strong Hitting

The article presents Scranton's player and team records through 20 to 52 games, highlighting high hitting percentages led by Bonner at .362 and Monney at .963 in 20 games, with overall team fielding and hitting superior to rival clubs. It notes unofficial stats compiled from official scores and telegraphic reports, plus accompanying batting and fielding averages, pitcher records, and a comparative table.

Monney Bonner Scranton

Scranton club shows strong hitting and fielding gains

Meaney leads in hitting but with limited games, while Bonner Eagan and O'Brien trail in appearances. Team batting averages rise to .319 among regulars outside the box. fielding stays above .916 with several players improving since June 18. Harper Gillon Morse Wellner lead strikeouts and wins vary. club notes close games and overall 10 wins 7 losses amid a busy schedule.

Meaney Bonner Eagan O'Brien Wellner the Tribune Massey Ronner Maguire Doyd Harper Gillon Morse

Eastern League Action Delayed by Unfit Grounds

Athletics park conditions forced postponement of the Wilkes-Barre game while Rochester, Toronto, Providence, and Springfield posted mixed results. The Stars dominated, and a doubleheader produced even results as several matchups were affected by the poor field.

Athletic Park Wilkes- Garren Rochester Corbett Stars Nmr Biscay Toronto Providence Springfield Buffalo Syracuse Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Providence and Springfield Split Rain-Delayed Games

Providence and Springfield played two games, one postponed by rain on Decoration Day. Springfield won the first game while Providence took the second. Providence could not bat effectively in the first, but home hitting by Little helped reversal in the second.

Providence A.B Mt. Oo Welwand Lyon Cisaseenes Knight Dixon Drauby Weer Cooney Cevewwes Bassett Ssssvtaee Murray Bagan Pseceeeweer Knight Cireen Brouthorn Schefler Kogan Maina Hy Eagan Mavns Swartwood A.B. FE Weigand Aeee Lyons Seeeanee Keright Sceweses Dilton Coase I Dravity Coonty Baasett Oeveenne Braun Rochester N. C Syracuse Jim Corbett Springfield

National League Teams Increase Percentages in Play

Boston Cincinnati and New York boosted their standings yesterday while the Orioles slipped, threatening their return to form unless they regain their old-time strength and consistency.

Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Baltimore New York Brooklyn Cleveland W Orioles

Paterson Triumph Ends Hartford Skid After Ten Defeats

In Paterson New Jersey on July 6 Paterson defeated Hartford to halt a ten game losing streak. The game featured solid defense and timely hitting as Paterson built momentum after a rough span.

Paterson N. J Hartford Paterson O Hartford Voc Poecioloe Batterice Jones Westlake Fry Roach Norfolk

Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Preseason Matchup News

Beard, Maguire and Bonner have played in all Scranton games as they prepare for a scheduled doubleheader with Wilkes-Barre. Graber likely to umpire today’s game in Soranton, last meeting of the clubs until September. Keefe faces Canucks note. Bonner exits Edwardsville saloon business to reside in the city.

Beard Maguire Bonner Scranton Barons Graber Willl Soranton Wilkes-Barre Iraun Knight Cranby Lyons Grays Hraun Toronts Ofdree Keefe Grifter Buffalo Buffalo Expres Frank Bonner Edwardsville the &I Charles Jim Daly Reading Shannon Dan Shannon Gillon and Boyd Keenan Wilkes- Barre Arthur Auge Toronto Kanucks Shep Norton Irwin Arthur Shep Washington Post Jim Corbett Kintsich Hamilton Syracuse Peach Baker

Lowered the Record Martin Mille the Guideless Pacer

Medford Mase July 6 At Combination park Martin Milla the wonderful guideless pacer lowered her track record from 2.07% to 2.05% without driver or sulky on a half mile track. The reader notes the record may be broken soon with further runs at Combination.

Martin Mille Medford Mase Combination Park Martin Milla Combination

Preacher Attacks Harrison From Indianapolis Pulpit

In Central Avenue Methodist church Dr C E Lashy denounces ex President Harrison for backing a street railway deal seen as harming the public. His sermon condemns watered stock and bonds while praising the people’s demand for fair fares. Congregation, among the city’s largest, applauds.

Indianapolis Central Avenue Methodist Church C. E. Lashy Harrison Citizens’ Street Hailway Company General Harieon Lasby Jefferson Patrick Henry George Washington Bruet

Denton Man Murdered on Main Street in Ridgeley

Weastry Gibbs 29 colored man was stabbed to death on Main Street near McShane hall in Denton Maryland about 11 30 last night by William Bennett also colored. Bennett was arrested and a post mortem showed the heart was cut open. A jury returned a verdict of murder against Bennett with two others implicating in the plot sought. Bennett to have a hearing tomorrow morning.

Denton Weastry Gibbs Main Street Ridgely William Bennett McShane Hall Knotts Bennett Dewes P. Roland Fisher Gibbs

Mystery Robbery At Coney Island Involves Two Men

Miss Rose Miller of Philadelphia was assaulted by two well dressed men at Coney Island early today and robbed of a diamond necklace and a pocketbook with forty two dollars and a return ticket. One robber restrained her by the throat while the other grabbed the jewelry and the pair fled. Miller bit the thief's thumb, leaving him injured, and she was left unconscious on the ground.

New York Coney Island Rose Miller Callowhill Street Philadelphia Miss Miller

Japs Beat An American Girl In Honolulu Clash

Report from Honolulu describes Nellie West an American beaten by two Japanese marines from the Naniwa while aiding her brother amid a street assault by Japanese navy sailors. The attackers faced charges of assault and battery as further violence erupted with a businessman injuring sailors and bluejackets pursuing ringleaders.

Vancouver D. C Honolulu Nellie West

Feet and Character Read by Palmist Describes Marks and Tendencies

The article explains how foot shapes and toes supposedly reveal personality. An in step height, arch, or thickness signals religious temperament, self awareness, love of luxury, or endurance. A smooth heel marks passivity, while small heels imply devotion to tasks. long fingers and crooked toes allegedly indicate artistic sense and practical common sense.

Reading the Feet to Read Character in 19th Century Vogue

The piece discusses toe shapes and sole markings as indicators of temperament and vanity, noting that curved toes and misaligned great toes signal amiability or vanity. It contrasts old fashion beliefs with changes urged by Mr. Du Maurier's heroine, urging wise women to study these signs.

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Beer Surpasses Whisky in U S Consumption Growth

The Washington Times notes Internal Revenue data show beer and similar liquors rising at least 60 percent while overall liquor receipts grow slowly. The piece argues beer use outpaces population growth, suggesting a shift toward beer over whisky and predicting less drunkenness as beer becomes more common.

United States Europe

Tin Plate Plants Agree on New Wage Scale

Prosperity reaches Elwood Indiana as National Tin Plate and American Tin Plate start a wage scale accord at Elwood plants. The agreement aims to stabilize employment and set pay terms across the facilities.

Anerson Ind National Tin Plate Company Thieety Americin Tin Plate Company Eilwood

Funeral for William D. Phillips Held Amid Mourners

William D. Phillips is mourned in a funeral at his Main Street home. Rev J M Lioyd of the Welsh Baptist church led services, followed by burial at Forest Home cemetery. The Odd Fellows, American Protestant association, and Pyne Accident fund attended. pallbearers named.

William D. Phillips Main Street J. M. Lioyd Welsh Baptist Church Waa F Mr. Lioyd Forest Home Monu Independent Order of Odd Fellows American Protestant Association Pyne Accident Fund Thomas H. Jenkins Wiliam Evans Edward Carter David Harris Thomas Jones Daniel Evans Joan Conley Lafin Knights of Pythias Reese's Hall Susie Powell Ellen Evans Hyde Park Reeve Williams Peckville Maude Dr. Porteus Carbondale Board of Carper Fruitigar James Mapleton Tulley W. Jones William Rogere James Powell, Jr James Price James F. Foley John Hopkins Grays Providence Driving Park Owens Glynn Griffith Price Mary Robbing David J. Davis Davis H. HM. Harris Pockville

Willie Lynn Arraigned in Larceny Case at Moosic

Willie Lynn of Moosic was arraigned before Alderman Millar on a charge of larceny. His father acted as prosecutor and alleged the boy is incorrigible. Lynn allegedly stole a gold ring and $4 from a home cash box and was sent to jail to await further action.

Willie Lynn Moosic Millar Young Lynn Lynn

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