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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
3
In a rough road trip opener the Miners lost to Rochester 9 to 2 as rain allowed all games to be played. Keenan outpitched Malarkey in a pitchers battle for the Barons while Providence and the Grays won their respective games.
The Scranton team Warren pushed past Rochester at River Side Park as Rochester landed two-baggers and a home run in the second and fourth innings. O'Brien doubled in his first at bat, while Frary and Shannon anchored the catching and infield play. Mulvey starred at third for Scranton as Rochester scattered hits but produced most of their runs in those two innings.
In yesterday's results the western clubs struggled with only one win. Brooklyn moved from seventh to fifth, overtaking Cleveland and Pittsburg while losses scattered contenders. Weather affected several games including Baltimore versus Mercer, ClovClard against iccc, Philadelphia against Chicago, and Cincinnati at New York with wet grounds.
June 10 reports from Baltimore show the Champions barely avoided a shutout by Cleveland as Pond limited the visitors to scattered hits. The game featured dazzling double plays and solid defense. final score lines show Baltimore 4 to 2 over Cleveland.
Lancaster defeats Reading in a strong game, scoring seven unanswered runs to win decisively in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Hutches West Roth Herndon Kinsella contribute, while Umpiire Snyder in Richmond Virginia sees the Athletics win after building a lead and holding on.
In Norfolk on June 10 Hartford won a pretty contest featuring fast fielding and strong pitching. Key players included Clausen Heydon and Roach for the fielding and the pitchers for Hartford. The score and inning details are partially shown with Umpire Weldman officiating.
Newark hosts Paterson in a tense matchup with locals rallying for a near upset finish. Battery trio Coogan Johnstone Roth, with Spregel Jones Westlake on hand, referee MecLaughlin.
The Wilkes-Barre Times notes circulating gossip that Billy Goeckel is unpopular with teammates due to his lifestyle and discipline debates. It asserts he remains skilled and focused, while others allegedly plot to undermine him. A related piece from the Wilkes-Barre Leader denies a franchise sale to Hamilton, Ontario.
The Citizens match yesterday between Companies A B and D was extremely close at 200 and 500 yards, but Company D won the 600 yard phase. Scores followed.
Heavy track at Gravesend sees six three year olds contest a mile and a quarter Brooklyn derby. Favorite Beottish Chieftain leads early but Octagon, the second choice, overtakes to win Buddha places second and Don Deero third in a 2.04. Buddha second and Don Deero third in the time.
Local notice lists multiple quoiting challenges issued by Thomas Reed to William Thorpe of Priceburg and by Reed to Robert Gordon. Details include distances, equipment specs, venues at M J O Haras Mechanic hotel and The Tribune as mediator, with proposed dates beginning June 2 and other handicap terms.
The Baltimore right fielder Willie Keeler is praised as the most scientific batsman in the game. Washington pitchers admit every batter has a weakness except Keeler who handles every pitch with unshakable confidence and success despite the best efforts of top hurlers.
John L Sullivan arrives with Frank Dunn to urge a finish match for the world boxing title with a $5000 side bet. Fitzsimmons initially seeks a rest but agrees to consider a bout after a cordial meeting at the Tifft house with Martin Julian and local sportsmen.
A column urges women over thirty to learn bicycle riding, arguing age is no barrier and proper instruction brings healthful, youthful vitality. The piece extols the joy and confidence gained from cycling and notes many people benefit from taking up the sport.
A well-preserved woman over fifty rides with a younger companion, appearing as sisters to onlookers. The duo tours an avenue, drawing admiring comments as they cycle, then return later with the elder showing signs of fatigue and pink cheeks.
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