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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

3

Corbett Plays Scranton In Wild Park Exhibition

Jim Corbett, in Scranton uniform, drew 7,100 fans to Athletic Park where Providence defeated Scranton 7 to 0. Corbett showed passable play, sparring with McVey, while Braun shut down the Miners on two hits. Financial receipts reached about $1,055 after expenses, with Corbett earning a share.

Jim Athletic Park McVey Brain Corbett McéVey State Weigrand Cranby Cooney Braun Daly Coogan Knight

Scranton, Syracuse games postponed in Eastern league

Open day in the Eastern league yielded only postponed games at Scranton and Syracuse. Scranton’s loss drops the Miners to sixth place with Toronto and Wilkes-Barre close behind. Other listed matchups include Brinfield at Scranton and Providence at Wilkes-Barre with Toronto at Syracuse and Rochester hosting Duppalo.

Scranton Syracuse Miners Toronto Wilkes-Barre

National League results and player moves across cities

In a June schedule from National League play multiple games are recorded across Philadelphia Louisville Cincinnati Brooklyn and Washington. Ex-Philadelphia players start for Pittsburgh and St Louis, with pitchers Hemming Rodgers Cunningham and others noted. Louisville releases two pitchers while Clarke becomes captain manager. Umpires Emaire and others are listed.

Philadelphia St. Louis Sccre REALE Stals Tivoort Carsey Douglass Wheeler Pifield Hoyle Umphea Washington Senators Cunningham Louisville Hemming Jimmy Rodgers Clarke Beare Rile King Farrell Butler Emaire BaltMoress Pittsburg Chicago Cleveland New York Cincinnmall Brookly Mc I. B.C. Fallimore Peek Eteeteeenne Boston

Atlantic League Sunday Games Reorganized for Athletics

The Atlantic league board rearranged Sundays for the Athletics due to lack of suitable Gloucester NJ grounds. Games moved to Newark and Paterson on original dates. Lancaster split with Norfolk with one win and one loss. Reading shut out Richmond 2 0. Newark beat Paterson 6 2. Hartford edged the Athletics in the ninth after trailing.

Philadelphia Atlantic League Gloucester N. J Newark Paterson Reading Richmond Rhe W.cveeveerse Sieceeesnee Hutterlee Amola Kinsella Chesbro and Foster Carlin Hartford, Conn Hartford Athletics

Brown Defeats Harvard in Providence Game

Brown defeats Harvard 12 to 2 at Providence in a clear varsity contest. Harvard was limited by Brown’s strong batting and pitching, with Brown compiling early runs and maintaining the lead throughout the game.

Brown Harvard Providence Brown University

Brady Displays Bid for St Louis National League Team

Billy Brady Corbett s manager told a group of friends he has made an offer for the St Louis National League franchise and expects a reply soon. He aims to install Corbett as manager and first baseman, predicting both drawing power and future value. The party stayed at St Charles hotel and will head to New York. Brady and Corbett played crowds at Willards in Tackus parlors and Wide Awake on Penn avenue. Corbett faces minor league dates and a Wilkes-Barre deal rejection.

James J. Corbett Jim Scranton Jamoney New York City Sandy Corbett Billy” Brady Millets Braun Providence Club Grays St. Charles Hotel Gramine Polo Grounds Carson City Marines Niuen Hinger Billy’ Brady St. Louis Brady St. Charles Griffin Tackus Penn Avenue Wilkes-Barre

Walters to Return in Centerfield and O'Brien Succeeds Daly

The plan shifts Walters back to center and O'Brien moves to right as Daly benches. A life lecture for players follows practice, with Manger Sandy addressing the audience in the browsing room. Weather may affect Harper's availability as Morse and Harper deal with recent injuries.

Walters O'Brien Daly Scranton Manger Sandy Walter Buffalo Toronto Joot Syracuse Athletic Park New Bedford Tielding

Janmers Defeat Pirates In One Sided Contest

In Baltimore on June 4 Janmers beat the Pirates in a lopsided game. Boore and RAIL led with strong batting while Hatteries-Nops and Bowerman paced the field. Umpire Hurst officiated as Boston hosted Pittsburgh.

Janmers Pirates RAIL Baltimore Pitteburd Nops Bowerman Killen Hastings Leahy Hurst

Cleveland Club Swoops On Giants In New York Match

In New York on June 1, the Cleveland club moved decisively against the Giants, seizing control of the game with aggressive plays and strategic pressure to shape the contest early.

Cleveland New York Giants

Miners face rough record as season wears on

Buffalo and Toronto losses reveal hard luck and questions about Griffin’s plans. Wiskee-Barre shift contends finish is unsure. Maguire shines at third for Eastern league, while Maguire’s prowess earns praise despite team’s woes.

O. Botatoh Buffalo Toronto Griffin

Allen Gardner bout set at Music Hall Monday night

Final arrangements are made for a ten round match between Joe Allen and Toby Gardner at Music Hall on Monday night. Both have trained hard to settle a year long dispute over supremacy as fans await two preliminary bouts between John Malloy and Jack Tighe and Thomas Kenny and John Connors.

Joe Allen Toby Gardner Music Hall John Malloy Hellevue Ward Jack" Tighe South Side Thomas Kenny John Connors

Money on Maher in Pittsburgh bout negotiations

Mike Connelly Maher’s manager says Sharkey’s duty to fight Peter will end before the club offer peaks, Lynch’s 2600 deposit will be covered in five days, Connelly heads to New York for the purpose. Maher plans another trip to California for a side bet of 1000 dollars, 19000 dollars, or more as agreed.

Pittsburg Mike Connelly Maher Sharkey Peter Lynch Connelly New York California

Corbett Panic Sparks Linden Livery Runaway

Riley Edwards loses a horse after Bauer's band tours the city with Corbett. The horse tethered on Pittston avenue bolts as banners and music frighten it, breaking its strap. The buggy crashes into a telegraph pole, demolishing the vehicle and scattering a pair of trousers from the buggy.

Riley Edwards Linden Street Bauer Mr. Edwards Pittston Avenue Corbett Maple Street Cedar Avenue Lackawanna Avenue Edwarda

HodkinS Wheel Damages Case Returns To Court

William Hodkin seeks 74.55 in damages after a cyclist crash on South Main. Hodkin claims Antonio Paseo in a stone wagon injured his bicycle. previous suit against Pasco was dismissed by Alderman Howe. Hodkin now sues Salvator Manotta, Pasco's employer, with Dawson for MaGnotta and Dele for Hodkin.

William Hodkin South Main Avenue West Side Hodkin Antonio Paseo Pasco Alderman Howe Salvator Manotta Dawson Magnotta Dele Howe

Bicycle Accidents Injure Two In City

Yesterday two riders were hurt in bicycle accidents. W. Gould of Linden Street was riding by his shop when his machine broke and he fell, striking his groin and injuring himself. Cramer Von Storch of North Rad was thrown on Main Avenue suffering a fractured hip and additional injuries.

Gould Linden Street Cramer von Storch North Rad Main Avenug

Bicycle Races at Binghamton Highlight Big Fields

Louie Callahan of Buffalo wins the two mile handicap as Dawon wins the college mile open. Bald defeats Cooper in the mile open, with Church third. Ray Dawson dominates the mile open for amateurs, and a large entry field produces multiple heats across a busy program at the state circuit meet in Binghamton.

Louis Callahan Buffalo Dawson Columbia Hinghamton Earl Kiser Bald Cooper Church Scranton Louie Callahan Steenson Callahan Littl Teddy Goodman Ray Dawson Ebc. Haynes Powell Columbia College I. A. Powell New York R. A. Miller A. Prendrengast Syracuse O. V. Babcock I. C. Haynes EB. C. Haynes EH. C. Bald Teddy Goodman I. A. Church Sam Brook Tom Cooper H. RK. Steenton J. A. Newhouse W. H. Birdwall W. M. Randall All Callahan Eddie Bald C. A. Church

Domino Handicap Matches at Junction Hotel Win Prize

George Simpson proprietor at Junction hotel Green Ridge announces two guest and domino handicap matches on July 3 with a $10 prize for the winner in each contest. Contests held at the hotel. additional Sporting News on Page 3.

Junction Hotel Green Ridge George Simpson

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