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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1897

Page

3

Miners fall by one run as Providence leads standings shift

Yesterday results show Providence defeating Buffalo to secure at least two days in first place. Toronto drops to seventh behind Providence. Rochester and Wilkes-Barre split. Springfield and Syracuse also win while Miners lose by a single run. Tomorrow's games list Providence at Scranton and Springfield at Scranton among others.

Providence Buffalo Toronto Providences Rochester Wilkes-Barre Providente Syracuse Ea Pevese Scranton Bupapalg Syracusah

Stars Win Early Then Hold Off Scranton Miners

The Stars jumped to an early lead and then relied on Wellner to shut down Scranton through the later innings. Fagen and Resid paced the Miners attack, while Magan and infield play kept Scranton at bay. Beards and Beardon produced late putouts as the Stars prevailed after a heated nine.

Corbett to appear in Scranton game vs Providence Greys

James J. Corbett of Scranton will wear a Scranton uniform in a regular Eastern league game against the Providence Greys this afternoon. He will play first base and spar three rounds with McVey at 2 20 o'clock near home plate in view of spectators, with confirmation by a telegram from Brady.

Corbett Kid Mercy McVey William A. Braily Delaware, Lackawanna and Western New York City Brady Scranton Tribune

Slow paced Buffalo vs Providence baseball clash marked by errors

Buffalo and Providence played a windy, error plagued game with Brown and Eagan on the mound. Providence earned two runs on errors while Buffalo matched with two earned, left on base totals high and multiple players drawing walks.

Lancaster Defeats Norfolk Again in Tight Atlantic League Game

Lancaster beat Norfolk in a well played Atlantic League contest with Metting starring. The game featured multiple runs off his deliveries and steady pitching. Norfolk captain Smith was ejected in the first inning by umpire Weldman for disputing calls.

Lancaster Norfolk Metting Smith Felder Weldman Beoraih Mologol Batterton Hepting Hoth Pranmilfep Bsayder

Roma Stopped at End of Seventh Inning in Rain Shortened Game

Score shows Roma trailing Richmond 2 runs to 1 with errors and incomplete innings noted. Battery includes Hatteries Lucid Barckley Lever and Foster in the field with Umpire Carlin.

R.H.E ROMA Richmond Lucid Barckley Lever Foster Carlin

Flaherty Delivers Walkoff Double in Paterson Win

Paterson pitcher Flaherty doubled in the tenth to lift Paterson over Newark. Final score RLHGE 72, Newark 68. Batteries Flaherty Westhike Gan Rothfuss. umpires ETTS.

Paterson N. J Flaherty Newark RLHGE Itoollzoor Westhike Coogan A. Rothfuss

National League standings unchanged after close yesterday games

Baltimore and Boston won yesterday keeping the commanding position intact. The Orioles need one more win and have three fewer losses than the Heap-eaters. Close results across the circuit included Pittsburg at Baltimore, Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Cleveland at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Tauleville at Washington.

Baltimore Boston Orioles Pittsburg Tallimore Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Cleveland New York St. Louis Philadelphia Tauleville Washington Pease Baltimore O.erseeyeere Lomleville Bowton Washington, Hisense & Chicagy cc Loulaville Aly Owen St. Rouis

Baltimore champions win third straight at Colondla

Baltimore defeats Louisville 3 to 0 in a quiet game. Batteries Pond and Howeman, Maga and Dexter, umpire Turat. June 1 report notes a clean, featureless finish with no notable incidents.

Baltimore Colondla Ral Fallimore Louieville cc Pond Howeman Maga Dexter Umpir Iturat

Anson and Colts Rally in Ninth Inning for Brooklyn

In Brooklyn on June 4 Anson and his Colts rallied in the ninth inning to score four runs aided by Dunn and Bhoch errors. McMahon’s Alow and Smith provided batting support while Grif filth Kittridge and umpire ODay were noted in the report of the game.

Brooklyn Chicago Anson McMahon Alow Rank Erro Dunn Bhoch Nune Meary Rhe Buatteriox MéeMahon Smith Griffilth Kittridge Umplire O'Day

Phillies Fall to Reds on Errors in Shortened Game

In Philadelphia on June 16 two errors by Gitlen and a third by Dowden cost the Phillies the game with Cleveland. The official score shows Philadelphia 0 and Cleveland 4 when play was called after the fifth inning due to a rain delay.

Cleveland Philadelphia Gitlen Dowden Phillies

Baseball score notes from scattered games across cities

Reported baseball results show Pittsburg defeating Washington in a sixth inning surge with heavy hitting, while New York and Boston games feature strong offense and decisive innings. Batters Germin McGuire Hart Murphy and others are listed with umpires Sheridan Emelio and Lynch.

Washington Pittsburg Jungh Pittsburg

Wilkes-Barre Club Vows to Finish Season

Large stockholder meeting in Wilkes-Barre confirms continued support for the baseball franchise. President Bogert states the franchise will not be surrendered and Wilkes-Barre will play the season out with ample capital.

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Baseball Club Bogert

Diamond Dust and Baseball Headlines From Early Season Notes

Corbett left to choose between Meaney or Gillon for today’s mound duty while Gunson catches and Landice pays at the gate this afternoon. Cincinnati beat Pawtucket 6 to 3 in Providence on Burnley and Billy Murray was injured. Jim Fielda sustains a twisted jaw as the Blaons slip. Jim Fellis hit on the jaw by a pitch in Buffalo and may miss days. The new batting order showed promise but did not win. Reant Eagan and Bonfer carry the hitting load. Massey’s bat slumped as he dropped a notch. Wilkes-Barre’s season hangs on today’s outcome and the club’s disbandment or revival. Ghost-walk days raise over 2,700 dollars to cover salaries and bills. If men don’t stay in, Wilkes-Barre progress stalls. Gee-Art tomorrow through Saturday, Springfield Ponies visit here, Providence next week, then Scranton and Wilkes-Barre east for six games before two Fourth of July contests. Morse, home for appendicitis, will avoid operation this season and pitch next week.

Mest Reant Eagan Bonfer Massey Wikkees- Barre Wilkes-Barre Gee- Art Springfield Ponies Providence Scranton Morse Aent

Fashion on wheels in nineteen century cycling scene

The article surveys women cyclists fashion focusing on skirts, bloomers, and golf stockings. It notes short skirts dominate, bloomers persist, and emphasizes practical hats and dustproof face cloths. It discusses public perception, aesthetic preferences, and the balance between style and function for the 1897 cycling season.

Satinlike serge for stylish white bicycle dresses

The article praises a satinlike white serge fabric ideal for bicycle dresses. It notes brown with yellow and red tones as stylish, and describes a lightweight smooth serge that washes well. Advice includes simple dress construction, braid trims, stiffened lapels, and a white straw sailor hat bound with matching braid for a cool look.

Sharkey challenges Maher for unlimited rounds match

San Francisco boxer Tom Sharkey offers a $5 000 or $10 000 side bout against Peter Maher in a six month window. Sharkey’s manager Dan Lynch posts $2,500 with Al Smith as forfeit. Sharkey sails to Ireland for five to six weeks to visit his parents.

New York Tom Sharkey San Francisco Peter Maher Maher Dan Lynch Sharkey al Smith Ireland

Palace A C Bouts Set with Muldoon Thunder Bolt Stars

Friday night at Brady's Palace Athletic club promises great sport as C C Smith and Charley Strong headline the event. Smith recently battled Peter Maher for six rounds, while Strong fought Bob Armstrong in a tight, close contest. Two ten round preliminaries: Bob Wilson against Don Donovan and Mike Houser versus Dan McConnell at 130 pounds.

Brady Palace Athletic Club C. C. Smith Muldoon Thunder Bolt Charley Strong Stara Smith Peter Maher Strong Big Bob Armstrong Bobby Wilson Don" Donovan Mike Houser Dan McConnell

L. A. W. National Meet Press Box and Badges

Applications pour in at headquarters for reserved press box seats for the League of American Wheelmen national meet in Philadelphia. Out of town cycling press men must apply now to avoid late allocations. The executive committee considers several badge designs, all handsome, with the final selection promising ornate appearance and high cost. A proposed tent along Old York road would serve as a hub for members with drinks and provisions. Chairman W. P. Street Jr. reports daily bookings from across the country as Philadelphia prepares for the event.

Philadelphia Viettor Old York Road Willow Grove W. P. Street, Jr Hotel and Accommodations Committee Fe Dally League of American Wheelmen Philadelpha

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