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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1897

Page

3

Miners win two. Buffalo leads as standings shift in Eastern League

Eastern League baseball notes show the Miners sweeping two from the Ponies while Buffalo regains first with a fourth straight win over Rochester. Syracuse climbs in third as Springfield, Scranton stay near, with today’s schedule including Providence at Scranton and Toronto at Rochester.

Rochester Syra Conse Providence Toronto Scranton Lions Suthouse Springfield Wilkie Barre Papalo Byracuse

Fontes and McGinnis Shine as Miners Beat Ponies

The Miners defeated the Ponies 9 to 6 at Athletic Park in a game marked by strong pitching from Harper and late scoring in the eighth and ninth. McGinnis allowed nine bases on six hits, while Fontes, Gilbert, and Moore provided notable defense and offense for the Ponies in a strenuous two-game set attended by about 1,200 fans.

Wellner Woods Whitehill Fuller Green O' Brien Scheer Gilbert Duncan O'Brien Brouthers Bonner Smith Fagin Massey Eagan Beere Bcranton Oarten Walters Beard Tieeecvee & Bagnny Cciaicesnena Massey Wacscensee Maguird Gunbom Vecesersus Wellner Scranton Springtiel Hy Wellner Berner Heard Mnoney Kirst Éerrors Svaranton Springfield Fuet Whiten Umypire Swartwood Athletic Park Fontes Moore Feranton Marper Pontes Bos Harper Butters Tories Scheitler McGinnis Scheffler Magan Ponies Elghthc Kogans Stratton Meocore McGiners Maguire Scheffter Ato Minera BecheMer Shrouthern Amith Gibbert Boyd Boranton

Wilkes-Barre and Rochester Pitchers Fail to Shine in Mixed Game

Keenan and Hagan teamed for a low scoring afternoon as Wilkes-Barre claimed the lone runs with timely hitting. Rochester’s misplays and Gannon’s solid pitching limited runs while Buffalo seized on quality hits for a faster win.

Wilkes-Barre Keenan Hagan Wilkes Hochceaster Rochester N. Y Hetliss Gannon Buffalo Beore R.A. Rochester

Canucks Triumph in Ninth Inning Clutch Play

Syracuse N Y June report notes Toronto rallies in the ninth with Behlebeck Legotte and four Nite players, aided by two walks, but the Canucks hold on for a win. Toronto offense mounts late. final score not specified.

Syracuse Karl Mullarkey Toronto Scare R.eb Byracueo Taranto Ryan Williaie Baker Canucks N, Y Mrrora Behlebeck Legotte Bocre

Buffalo Beats Rochester to Stretch Win Streak

Buffalo topped Rochester 4 straight against the Red Wings as Rochester struggled at the plate and Buffalo benefited from strong pitching.

Monument Unveiled for Harry Wright in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia West Laurel Hill cemetery the Harry Wright monument was unveiled with a large crowd. Only Reach and Rogers of the Philadelphia club attended from the NL officials. regrets were read from several club presidents. The ceremony featured contractor PF Reinhalter and sculptor Edmund Quinn presenting the statue to the memorial association, with Col. John J. Rogers as orator. The bronze figure shows Wright in everyday dress with hat in left hand and glasses in right, atop a barre granite pedestal.

Harry Wright Philadelphia West Laurel Hill Reach Rogers Pulltan Louisville Byrne Brooklyn van der Horst Baltimore Soden Boston Jack Chapman Meridan John J. Rogers Wright

Atlantic League tightens as Lancaster Newark Paterson lead

The Atlantic League race stays close with Lancaster Newark and Paterson gaining on the leaders. Norfolk and Richmond linger near the bottom of the second division while Reading sits at the rear. First game notes Newark.

Lancaster Newark Paterson Norfolk Richmond Reading

Local Athletics Scores From Newark Reading and Lancaster

Scores list shows Newark over Athletion 7 to 1 at Hertford Hartford 7 to 2 over Paterson Reading over Norfolk 4 to 0 at Lancaster 10 to 6 over Richmond.

W. Ll Lancaster Sonenare Paterson Hartford Pesee Denesecensens Norfolk Richmond Feeene Athletics Newark Athletion Hertford Reading Richmond

Paterson Athletica Narrowly Falls to Jones Hitless Attack

In Paterson New Jersey the Athletica lost to Jones aided by misses at key moments. The game featured many baserunners but few timely hits as power was stifled by solid defense and thirteen infield put outs. Umpire Betts presided as Jones and Westlake faced Fox.

Paterson N. J Jones Jone Athletics Athletica H.E. Paterson

West End Wheelmen Readies National Circuit Races

The West End wheelmen of Wilkes Barre prepare for a major national circuit meet on August 12 with three big events including national and state championships. A large local turnout is expected for the occasion and a strong amateur and professional field will compete for prizes.

West End Wilkes, Barre Wilkes-Barre Racing Board Dallas

Princeton Defeats Yale In Afternoon Game

New York report notes Princeton defeated Yale in an afternoon contest held yesterday. Details on score and location are not provided in the available text.

New York Princeton Yale

Veteran racer Fred Titus near return to form on track

The article notes Fred Titus, once a prominent racer, showing rapid improvement after a season off and is expected to return to his old form, possibly surpassing it in short events. It references toll roads and local boulevards as colorful comparisons to driving effort.

Beranton Fred Titus

Scranton Athletes Take Pittston Field Sports

Scranton dominated the Young Men’s Christian Association field sports in Pittston on Saturday. Tim Quinnan won the one mile and half mile, with Harry Dimmick second in both. George Gibbs won the high jump and pole vault while Frank Reese placed second in the 440 yard and hurdles. H. B. Strong of Penn Avenue led a notable bicycle showing, tying for first in the lap race with White and Keller, and leading in run over. The bicycle summaries list wins for Strong, White, and Keller among others.

Scranton Tribune Pittston H. B. Strong Penn Avenue Young Strong Strong White Keller Scranton

How to Train for Better Fitness and Endurance

Practical tips for amateur athletes include ample sleep and avoiding alcohol, with posture and arm-swing drills to boost breathing. Start with light activity, then lengthen marches gradually. Recommend simple meals like roast beef and eggs, plain soups, vegetables, and occasional ale, stressing consistent effort.

Princeton Defeats Yale In College Baseball Championship Game

In a decisive final, Princeton defeated Yale 22 to 6 before a large crowd. Feary allowed 7 runs on 8 hits with 9 strikeouts. Yale pitchers struggled late as Old Eli changed pitchers too late to change the outcome.

Manhattan Yale Princeton Altman Amd Fincke Feary Jayne Hecker Balle Kafer Letton Smith Kelley Campbell

Amherst Willame at Amherst 6 4

In Amherst Willame defeated Amherst 6 to 4 while Cambridge Holy Cross topped Harvard 6 to 2 in Cambridge. The brief results list shows two college matchups with decisive scores. Names indicate Amherst Willame and Cambridge Holy Cross as competing teams.

Amherst Willame Cambridge Holy Cross Harvard

Wheelmen of Pittston Plan All Day Race Meet Celebration

The Pittston wheelmen announce a full day affair with racing in the afternoon and morning events plus dancing. Special railroad rates from Wilkes-Barre and Pittston are arranged and a county fair atmosphere is expected. The gathering doubles as a cycling picnic and promotional event in the region.

Wheelmen Pittston

Reading Atlantic league release for Jim Daly explained

Rightfielder Jim Daly is released to Reading of the Atlantic league and will join after advance money and railroad ticket. Daly underperformed, Griffin preferred Meaney, but Daly’s exit may unite the Springfield team and improve future play. other moves include Stratton and Hanley departures and notes on Providence, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and outfielder Jack O'Brien.

Jim Daly Reading Springfield Jim Daley Daly Griffin Atlantic Meaney Walters Scott Stratton Hanley Philadelphia Stratton Harper Sunser Providence Scranton Wilkes-Barre Pogles Gillen Gungon Grays Champs Corbett Miners Jack O'Brien

Local Cyclist Harvey Strong Emerges In Racing Scene

Local racing circles note the rise of Harvey Strong who first raced at the Green Ridge wheelmen's meet last season. His recent development signals a potential new contender in regional cycling events.

Harvey Strong Young Strong Green Ridge

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