Rain Delays Scranton Wilkes Barre Games In Eastern League
Rain interrupted scheduled games in Scranton and Wilkes Barres as Eastern League standings shift with Rochester dropping, Buffalo and Toronto winning. Miners rise to fifth, stronger hitting noted from Meaney OBrien Bonner and Magan while team work and base running are questioned.
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Bisons Triumph as Frary Homers in Hoosestat Game
The Blcony team powered past Rochester with key hits and strong pitching. Frary cleared the left field fence in the third inning while Bonders starred on the mound. A separate note from Syracuse shows Canada’s team faltering due to base running miscues and late hits leading to a Toronto win.
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Brady Denied Bid for St. Louis Ball Club
Associated Press dispatch from Philadelphia June 1 reports Billy Brady telling friends he sought the St. Louis franchise and would consider Corbett’s manager Dasuman for the Browns. Chris von Der Ahe denied receiving any offer and said no bid from Brady was received or contemplated.
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Manager Dona van lands Rogers for Pittsburg club
Baltimore June 17 reports Manager Dona van of the Pittsburg club has accepted terms with former Louisville skipper Captain Rogers. He is ordered to report at once to play third base for Pittsburg. Hemming, who was mentioned, is noted in the fragmentary note.
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Lancaster Wins Desperate Rain Soaked Game
Lancaster battles Richmond in a nippy rain drenched contest and survives a late fielders choice in the ninth to claim the victory. Beale and Roth, Schmidt and Steeman star as Lancaster earns all runs except the late scoring play. Umpires Waldman and Peartford.
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Scranton Club Rumors Denied by Officials
A Syracuse Herald piece alleging personnel changes at the Scranton club sparked rumors of Griffin as manager and other outfield swaps. Scranton owners insist Griffin remains in place, note Brooks and Beant deny moves, and dismiss Daly and Walters release plans as unfounded.
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Athletic events postponed in Pittston district meet
Severe weather forced postponement of West Side athletic events. Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Pittston athletes were ready to run on Saturday with Tim Quinnan and Frank Reese among entrants. Races rescheduled for Sunday afternoon with Gibbs, White and others in long jumps sprints and high jump polo vault events.
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Ryan Burley Fight Ends In Draw Between Middleweights
The twelve round bout between Nick Burley of California and Jimmy Ryan of Australia ended in a draw after an agreement by the contestants that no decision would be awarded if both were standing after the twelfth round. Burley appeared the better man, twice putting Ryan on the defensive, but Ryan’s generalship kept him in contention.
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Bald and Titus win professional events in New York circuit
Eddie Bald won the one mile open professional event in Cortland with a 68 second exhibition half. J Titus took second in the two mile hand professional while J A Newhouse, Quand I Gaten, and others placed in order with times listed.
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Little Welshman Jimmy Michael Sets Fifteen-Mile Record
Cambridge June 17 Jimmy Michael the Welabmban beat Edidie McDuffie on the Charles River Park track in America’s hottest mile bicycle race. He established a new fifteen mile paced competition record of 23 minutes 12 seconds leading through the race to the thirteenth mile.
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National One Mile Championship Set For August Meet
Welshman leads by a length as the pro L A W national meet in Philadelphia August 4 to 7 promises keen battles. The mile event will crown the 97 mile champion and attract top American professionals to Willow Grove August 6 and 7 for deciding races and title honors.
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Peter Maher to Wed Quaker Wife in Philadelphia
Pugilist Peter Maher applied for a license to marry Miss Agnes Torphey of Philadelphia. After the formalities the license was issued and the wedding is expected to take place tomorrow.
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Anthony Lawlor Bout Ends In Draw In San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 17 the Anthony Lawlor boxing match ended in a draw after ten rounds. The Elmer versus Ryan bout concluded quickly with Elmer winning in the second round.
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Join the L A W Members urged to join before national Philadelphia meet
The League of American Wheelmen sees rapid Pennsylvania growth and a national meet in Philadelphia the first week of August expected to draw at least ten thousand visitors. Nonmembers are advised to apply early as membership credentials are required for admission and processing may take up to a month. Applications can go through any member or to the State division office at 668 Bourse Philadelphia.
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Uncle Nick Philosophizes on Outfield Assists and Rule Change
The writer reflects on Major League outfielders from a decade ago versus today, noting far more assists in 1884 era stars like Tom Brown and explaining how changes in batters choosing pitches and the older rule altered outfield dynamics. He cites pitchers Griffith and Nichola and argues that rule shifts, not skill alone, drove reduced assists and changed hitting behavior.
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Good Roads Advocate A. E. Stevenson Endorses Movement
The piece highlights A. E. Stevenson of Bloomington Illinois backing the League of American Wheelmen for better highways. It cites muddy central Illinois roads harming farmers and a fire in Massachusetts caused by poor access, urging reforms in road-building and public support for better country highways.
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Roads and farmers call for better county roads
The writer argues that road improvements favor wheelmen but harm farmers and retailers as 407 horses fail to haul goods, corn rots in cribs, and grain troubles grow. He asks why farmers and merchants should not voice stronger objections to poor highways, citing Otto Dorner.
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Races Postponed By Rain At Bethlehem Trotting Meet
Bethlehem Pa June 17 The circuit trotting races scheduled for today at Bethlehem were postponed due to rain. Special to the Geranten Tribune.
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Middleton in Olyphant Was to Play White and Others
Sporting notes state J Thomas Middleton of Olyphant would play James White of Old Forge or concede points to Richaby. He would take starts against Thorpe Reed and Thomas Reed. Signoff by Thomas H Middleton.
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