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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1897

Page

2

Springfield Chiefs Take Second Place In Eastern League

In baseball action yesterday Springfield was the sole visiting club to win. Grants of notes tell of Syracuse blanking Miners and Providence losing, moving Griffin’s squad to second place while Hadalo’s team holds fifth. Today’s schedule features Scranton at Montreal and Springfield at Toronto with Providence at Buffalo and Wilkes-Harke at Syracuse.

Springfield Providence Griffin Grays Hadlalo Scranton Monthral Toronto Buffalo Wilkes-Harke Syracuse

Syracuse Beats Scranton in Pitchers’ Duel at Eighth

Syracuse won a pitchers battle against Scranton in a game decided in the eighth inning as Dilllon Beere faded and Syracuse torched the late relief. Tommy Gillon Tut starred for Syracuse as the home team surged late.

Tommy Gillon Tut the Woods Syracuse N. Y Scranton Heavly Dilllon Beere

Souders Easy for the Ponies in Buffalo Tilt

Montreal beats Wilkes-Barre 6 1 in a tight game as McMahon stars for Wilkes-Barre and Henry shines at second. Taunting crowd notes and pitching pressure mark the contest with Montreal securing its third straight win.

Montreal Wilkes-Barre Tomy Infeld

Toronto Outburst Ends In Tense Tie With Providence

In a July game Toronto led after the third and held advantage to the ninth. Providence tied the score by touching Staley for five hits. After a 10th and 11th inning scoreless stretch, Toronto erupted for three runs in the 12th as Providence began to contest umpire Brady and used violence.

Toronto White McGann Vevceen BO Carey Freeman Norton Coon Murray Cooney Coogin Dixon Providence Providenee Staley Brady

Giants, Browns, and Phillies in scrappy league action

In Cleveland on July 24 the Giants and Tahitians played eleven innings with constant wrangling and a disputed pullout of pitcher Mockitt. St Louis saw the Browns win late on a Grady homer and key hits, while Philadelphia edged Pittsburg in an uphill contest.

New York Cleveland Giants Day Gleason Pro Pullee Mockitt Rae Mitteries Powell Zimmer Rushey Warner O'Day St. Louis Browns Grady Lally Boston Wi Lawson Stivette Bergen Donohue Murphy McFarland

Hartford Battles Reading in Ten Innings For Win

In Hartford Conn July 25 Hartford edged Reading in ten innings by a late rally in the eighth. Final score 4 to 3 with Natteriee Roach and Heydon delivering key hits. Norfolk tops Paterson in easy fashion. Newark defeats the Athletics in a close game. Umpire Surny.

Hartford Conn Reading Hartfords Reading Sc Vickery Roach Setley McMackin Heydon Norfolk W.norfole Paterson Sesacccee Laurice—McParland Snyder Smith and Westlake Surny

Local Baseball Team Challenges Across City Grounds

Various ball clubs issue challenges for August 1 and upcoming Sundays on city fields. Alerts of West Side face Sliders at Mullen's field. Pounders invite Violets at Lynch's grounds. Modocks plan August 1 star ground game. Nonparens challenge Furekas or West Side Athletics. Sharks meet Tycoons Tuesday morning at Carbon street grounds. Rosettes seek Lackawanna county under 15s. Rosettes aim at Cowfield grounds against West Side Sliders. Little England Stars defeated by Sliders on State grounds. Tyenons schedule August Sunday 2 pm on their grounds. readers asked to answer in The Tribune.

Alerts West Side Sliders Mullen Tribune Pounders Violets Lynch Erounds The Jake Macker John Everhardt Priesburg Priceburg Black Diamonds Green Ridge State High Flyers A. H. Spencer Modocks Star Ground A. Mirtz J.d. Pruehan Nonparens Priceburr Furekas Providence Eurekas West Side Athletics T. Hall Man- Heer Sharks Shanty Mill Tycoons Carbon Street Tony Bortricia Martonio Carlucci Rosettes Lackawanna County Cowfield J. Hahn West Side Sliders Cowflem Puwse Little England Stars Moors Stars Fred Foster Tyenons

Peppers Bonner Battle Ends In Near Even Draw

In Philadelphia on July 26 Henry Peppers a colored California middleweight and Jack Bonner of Summit Hill Pa boxed six lively rounds. Peppers proved a slick boxer evading Bonners blows while both traded in a warm fifth round. The bout closed with honors about even amid talks Peppers would fight twenty rounds in San Francisco soon. Preliminary bouts featured local contestants.

Philadelphia Henry Peppers California Jack Bonner Summit Hill Peppers Himaclf Bonners Bonner San Francisco

Bernstein Arrives for 20 Round Fight in Music Hall

Joe Bernstein of New York arrived with manager Chas Horan to meet Fred Wright of Peabody Mass for a 20 round bout at Music Hall. Skelly arranged match. Bernstein trained at Coney Island and is in good condition after recent success against Dan McMahon.

Joe Bernstein New York Fred Wright Peabody Mass Music Hall Chas, Horan St. Charles Hotel Jack Skelly Wright Rernstein Coney Island Dan McMahon Philadelphia Horan Bernstein Mimhurst

Miners vs Providence Umpired by Sulivan at Athletic Park

John L. Sulivan will umpire the game between the Miners and Providence at Athletic Park on Saturday of next week. This marks the Miters first home game after their current road trip.

Syracuse EAW Eagan Seenae A.B. BR. HL Gidrry Binith Lezotte Hannon Ohcae Bchlchoek Wee T Yan Totalay Sicesevese Scranton Obrien Walters Beard Bagen Ifia Honner Miresoy Maguire Tov Edeas CUNO Pressassecuee Syrieyss Tainhon Musnov Ryan Schebock Massey Deard Homer Halla Wille Gillon Ry Willig Hy Wil- He Piioh John L. Sulivan Miners Providence Athletic Park Mitters Providence Journal Iggaue Crescent Park Coney Island Anson Chicago Clu David Owens

International Parlatan Hilliard Parlors Anticipate Harvest

Management plans to stage a fixed number of exhibitions this season and rename the chain the International. Proponents expect strong returns from the American contingent, led by a popular American player, ahead of the upcoming World's Fair.

Anson Signs Merritt After Bold Catcher Intro

Uncle Anton Anson shows his trusted streak by signing Merritt after a Providence to Chicago tryout. The improvised catcher walked from Providence, impressed with his promise, catching Hutchinson and Gumbert without a passed ball, then earning a formal contract. Merritt joins Pittsburgh.

Anton Annon Boston Chicago Vincie Coridor Anse Ante Merritt Chicagos Hutchinan Gumbert Anson Pittsburgs

Prospective United States pursuit team gains advocates

F A McFarland Arlando Stevens and J Frank Starbuck push for a four rider pursuit match with any three rivals for 400 a side Tom Eck will finance deposits to back the deal Eck notes the trio is the strongest in the country for pursuit racing Contracts for McFarland and Stevens target the national circuit Other riders seek to back the circuit Montreal Canada eyes a late August date and Eddie Tiald demands four riders for any Manhattan Beach race Allen Jones abandons racing on the Sabbath after paternal opposition.

F. A. McFarland Arlando Stevens J. Frank Starbuck United States Tom Eck Earl Wleer A.C. Mertens John 8. Johnson Eck MelFarland McFarland and Stevone Monkers Montreal Canada Mott Eddie Tiald Tom Cooper Karl Kiser Tiald Manhattan Beach Allen Jones California Jones

McCoy claims life insurance edge in pugilism yarn

In advance of the McCoy Moore clash, Kid McCoy showcases boxing flair amid a series of bouts and rumors. Reports note Dixon and Hawkins records, Causer negotiations with McAuliffe or Lavigny, and a dramatic Moore vs McCoy exchange with McCoy delivering decisive blows.

Schaefer to Go to Paris for New Parlors Venture

Jake Schaefer the famed billiards star signs on as part proprietor of the International Parlors in Paris. He will bring his skill and name to a French venue on Boulevard de Capuchines near the Grand Hotel. A half interest in profits is offered without upfront funds, with Schaefer to devote his personal attention to the operation.

Jake Schaefer Jake Bus Chicago New York Schaefer Paris Eugere Carter

Wanted Neat Girl for Work and Home Duties

Help wanted ad seeks a neat girl for work at a residence with cooking and home duties. Offers a good home, wages and full particulars by sending a 2 cent stamp to Mish M. A. Stebbins Lawrence Mich.

Oteferson Avenue M. A. Stebbins Lawrence, Mich

Boarders Wanted Two Refined Gentlemen

Advertises for two refined gentlemen to board in a central location near frat-class surroundings. Meals provided promptly, but boarders must find their own amusements. Address inquiries to Tribune office.

Tribune Ofico

Gratin Coffee Substitute Hits Grocers

A new grain coffee substitute named GRATIN is appearing in grocer stores. Marketed as gentle on delicate stomachs and indistinguishable from coffee, it costs about 25 cents per five ounces.

Eight-room house for rent in 418 North Eighth Street

For rent an eight room house at 418 N Eighth Street. Apply James RB at Watsoiet National Bank.

Eighth Street James RB Watsos Iet National Hank

Estate of Marion M'Kay Scranton Deceased Admin Notice

Notice is given that letters of administration have been granted to Margaret Workelal as administratrix of the estate of Marion M Kay of Scranton. Debts must be paid and claims presented promptly to Margaret Workelal and to attorneys Watson and Zimmerman.

Marion M'Kay Scranton Margaret Margaret Workelal Watson & Zimmerman Hebcranton Gase and Water CO Yde Park Loredice

Local garbled note yields uncertain incident

Fragmentary OCR text offers no clear event details or identifiable names. Summary cannot determine location or outcome from the readable fragments.

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