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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1897
Page
9
Yesterday's slate featured double bills with no change in standings. Scranton beat Buffalo while Providence defeated Rochester, leaving Wilkes-Barre in an eighth-place comfort and Syracuse looming as a threat to the leaders.
A schedule listing four matchups including Scranton versus Toronto, Wilkes Barre against Buffalo, Springfield against Rochester, and Providence versus Syracuse among today’s games.
Buffalo and Scranton split a two game set at Olympic Park with the Bisons taking the first game and Scranton the second. Clymer hit a first inning homer and made a sensational catch. Ollie Beards belted a left field homer for Buffalo in the ninth. Pop Wise fielded 16 chances without an error.
In Syracuse June 4 the Springfelds white and the Stars error combined to give the Ponies their first win of the season at the home field. Wagners fielding at short for Wilkes Barre was noted as phenomenal while Sheehan was busy for the locals and Williams held the bite.
The Westerners endure another tough day with Chicago the sole winner in four games. Pittsburg drops the second game of the set, widening the losers’ skid.
A thick fog blanketed the field just before the Boston game began on June 4. After two innings and with Boston leading 20 to 0, Umpire O Day halted play due to rain and limited visibility.
Hartford and Newark reporters note Betley relieved Dougan as J Mothtuss showed swift movement in a rough contest. The fragment hints at a boxing or wrestling bout with early rounds and crowd reactions.
In a three game trip opener Warner slumped two losses, while Daly failed to hit in both games. Meaney could have aided a June boost, Morse has ten starts seven wins, Wellner shows two wins in four with a solid outing yesterday. Bottenus released by Rochester after stints with Buffalo, may join Bateman and Felder. Joe Corbett continues despite brother status.
A group of enthusiastic young players gathers at The Tribune office each evening to cast ballots for their favorite clubs in the amateur baseball uniform contest. They act as messengers with ballots and watch the vote progress, posing for a photo unaware of its publication.
A weather disrupted schedule with several forfeits and postponed games. Details include Bain preventing Deelon and Baltlinas fixtures, results from New Vorbon.cienu 4 Louisville to Pittsburg, and rain affecting Boston Cleveland Cincinnati Baltimore games. The Athletics edged victory in nine innings aided by five late hits with Paterson and others credited for batteries.
The card lists pairings featuring St. Louis at Baltimore Pittsburg at Boston Louieville at Brooklyn Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington. The entries show classic city rivalries and venue matches for a season timetable.
Philadelphia forfeited a game to Philadelphia as Umpire McDonald ruled Pittsburgh players delaying tactics with balls thrown during the fourth inning and penalties on Dohevan Kulns Davis and Killen. Final score 9 to 0. Rain began shortly after play ended.
In a weather interrupted game the Baltimore Orioles beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 8 to 4 at Muster Park. Kennedy and Brith pitched for Brooklyn while Riggin and Murphy worked for Baltimore as Umpire Sheridan presided. The score stood 8 to 4 after a seventh inning rally.
Buffalo News notes Sandy Griffin leads Scranton visitors with a strong debut and Randy Griffin Nis Miners excel, as fans cheer a rowdy game. Umpire Gaffney calls final innings tight while teams like Rochester Wilkes-Barre Toronto and others shuffle rosters and aim for a stronger finish.
A New York gossip recounts Joe Corbett gaining fame alongside his brother as humorous banter and pranks swirl around a game between the Costa and Orioles in Chicago. Tim Hurst and Hughey Jennings tease players while a fan heckles Joe, who quits mid inning before a comeback by Ed Hanson to finish the game.
The Buffalo Express notes veteran pitcher Pop Morse will start for Scranton in game two. It highlights Morse's long, peripatetic career across many leagues, with Utah to New England stints and little exposure to the broader modern baseball world.
Inquiries to The Tribune confirm the Reading circuit trotting races were declared off long ago and announced in the sports section. Baseball scores by innings for the Scranton club will be received at the Brunswick at 414 Spruce Street. J. W. Barnes, proprietor. Additional Sporting News on Page 3.
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