Corbett to Play First Base in Scranton Game With Providence
Veteran boxer James J. Corbett will appear at first base for Scranton in a June 16 exhibition league game against the Providence Grays. The piece notes Corbett’s prior Scranton appearance in 1905 and discusses umpire Gruber and the Eastern league’s evolving officiating standards amid broader farm-team movements involving Toronto, Washington, and players like Earle Wagner, McAuley, Lueh, and Harvey Smith.
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the Tribune
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Earle Wagner
Washington
McAuley
Senators
Billy Lueh
Washingtons
Harvey Smith
Washington Farm
Porton Herald
Arthur Irwin
Scranton Canucks Fall in Eleven Inning Toronto Fight
Scranton lost to Toronto Miners in an eleven inning game as Tommy Gillon drove in two bases on balls and three singles to win for the Canadians. Pat Meaney stood out in right field in an errorless contest and Toronto moved within reach of third place while Scranton faces a tight schedule with rain cancellations in today’s matchups.
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Scranton Tribune
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Rochester
Shannon
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Pomfrets Win Whist Match Over Scranton Club
Monday night eight man teams from Scranton Whist club and Boston Pomfret club played 48 hands in Scranton. Pomfrets won by two tricks after twelve tricks in the first quarter and a hot finish. Score variations were light, match ended about 3.46 this morning with Lohman serving lunch.
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Toronto Miners duel ends in tense ten innings
A scoreless ten inning game at Teianud Park ended after an eleventh inning burst by Toronto. Gilson walked two, Lush and White scored on a double steal aided by free passes. Gillen and Dineen pitched well, Scranton failing to advance a runner past second in ten frames while Toronto reached third once.
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Rain-Delayed Eastern League Game Stands Out
Rain prevented most games in the Eastern League yesterday. The Scranton-Toronto matchup, though played, is highlighted by a Tribune dispatch noting its quality and competitive foul play.
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National League Report on Boston and Pittsburg Standings
Boston beat Pittsburg to extend its streak to three games and close to the Orioles by three points. Rain postponed multiple games including St Louis at Baltimore and Chicago at New York.
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Local matchups listed for upcoming games
Cleveland faces Baltimore Bowston hosts Loulaville against Bowston Pittebure visits Brooklyn Cincinnati plays New York Onicage hosts Philadelphia Bt Louis travels to Washington
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Boston Beats Pittsburg in Crippled Tilt
Boston won for the third straight game amid a rough bout with Pittsburg. Lewis pitched well with strong support from Collins. Batteries were Lewis and Bergen, Hastings and Merritt. umpire Lynch.
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Hartford Nutmegs Rally To Down Richmond In Rain
In Richmond Virginia under drizzly skies the Hartford Nutmegs beat Richmond thrice after rain halted play in the eighth inning. Batteries Schmidt Cheebro and Steelman vs Fry and Roach. umpire Detts. Also Norfolk easily defeats Athletics behind Plan millers pitching with strong hitting. other games postponed by rain in Reading Lancaster and Paterson Newark.
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McCoy and Creeden To Fight For Eighty Eight Thousand Purse
Dan Creeden and Kid McCoy have signed to meet at the Palace Athletic Club within six weeks for a prize of 88 000 dollars. Both boxers will weigh 158 pounds and each posted a 1000 dollar forfeit today.
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New York
Dan Creeden
Kid" McCoy
The
Palace Athletic Club
Philadelphia-Oxford Cricketers Meet In Slow Progress
A rain interrupted cricket match between Oxford University and the Philadelphia Americans began yesterday and remained unfinished at dusk. Philadelphia led with 103 for seven after a flat innings while Oxford had reached 268 in their first innings. Play will resume tomorrow.
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Eng
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Philadelphians
Anticipated Farewell Telegram Mention
A witty exchange in Tit-Bits features Mrs Cavert and Mr Cavert discussing a telegram for dinner. The joke hinges on Mrs Cavert already removing the telegram from his pocket, implying she anticipated his absence and hid the message.
Scranton Miners at North-Eastern League Gridiron and Baseball Plans
The article outlines upcoming Scranton events including a postponed baseball game against Buffalo with Corbett and James involved, noting admission prices, exhibition by Corbett, and a prior 1895 Scranton win. It also mentions arrangements by Manager Kerr and William Brady, and references to Washington’s player trades, Bob Fitzsimmons as umpire talk, and local bowling and billiards scores in Rochester and Easton area leagues.
Miners Throw Back-to-Back Masterpieces in Eastern Baseball
The Miners delivered two stellar games this season against Providence and the Grays, with Tommy Gillan pitching both. In yesterday’s 9 base run game the Miners had six hits and fifty-four chances while Providence managed four hits and forty-eight chances. Gillan pitched deep, allowing only one hit through the eleventh inning, lifting his record to four wins in seven starts as the Miners’ outfield logged limited chances against a hot Canadian lineup.
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Massey
Maher Charkey Heavyweight Bout Draws Big East Delegations
New York June 8 Special to the Beranten Tribune says anticipation rises for the Maher versus Sharkey heavyweight clash at the Palace Athletic Club tomorrow night. Large contingents already plan to attend led by 400 from Philadelphia, 500 Boston fans, and a Syracuse party, with Maher the favorite in wagering. Both fighters claim peak condition and confidence in a six to ten round finish as Maher taunts Sharkey’s rush style and Sharkey vows quick victory backed by a $10,000 backing if he wins.
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Sporting News On Page 3 Detail
Short note informs readers that additional sporting news will be found on Page 3. It hints at more game results and athletics coverage beyond the current page.
A 150000 Dollar Coal Suit Filed by Mt Vernon Group
A trespass suit for 150000 dollars was brought yesterday against Mt Jessup Coal Co by B M Winton W H B Winton W T Lens G Mortimer Lewis and Mt Vernon Coal Co for mining on the plaintiffs land and removing coal valued at 150000 dollars. Papers were filed by C E B Keck of Wilkes Barre and Warren and Knapp.
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