Eastern League Baseball Results Show Even Break
Scranton moved to fifth place and closed in on Springfield and Toronto as the league split games yesterday. Providence and Scranton led the chase with a victory that tightened the race for first, while Buffalo and Syracuse shared the top position with a tie in the standings.
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Scranton
Grays
Springfield
Toronto
Stara
Bisona
Nesukta
Bepanton
Providence
Savevenwes
Wkes-Barre
Miners and Grays Engage in High-Scoring Baseball Clash
In a tumultuous game the Miners routed the Grays with fourteen singles three doubles and a triple and five walks while Braun yielded six hits in the second inning. Gillon pitched for the Miners and O'Brien left with a sore knee as Meaney and Coogan relieved. Maguire Bassett Knight and Weigand produced key hits including a late inning rally as errors and unearned runs peppered the Grays.
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Murray
Braun
Gillon
Champs
Lyons
Massey
Weigand
O'Brien
Meaney
Coogan
Maguire
Grays
Bassett
Beard
Knight
Eagan
Pranley
Walters
Bonner
Alnglon
Heard
Fagan
Bonners
Gunson
Waler
Kagan
Bore
Boston Surges to First as Giants, Orioles Struggle
In a National League slate Boston defeated Brooklyn to climb into first place while Baltimore dropped two games to New York. The day featured little movement elsewhere with Philadelphia at Washington and other matchups noted. Orioles were unable to generate offense as Rush and Meechkin limited their hits.
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H.R. Baltimore
Cece Goodlooo
New York
Nope
Bowerman
Rush
Warner
Lynah
Baltimore
Pond
Robinson
Meekin
Waltimore
Giants
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Washington
Chloege
PiMinburg Touisville
Bleveland
St. Lows
Cincinnati
Haltimore
Joduay
Meéeckin
Particoviorly Russé
Oriole
Bevatia
Corinne
Cleveland
Chicago
Cincinnatis Wu
Se. Louis
Philadelphia Orvebee
Mittebure
Frience
Belens
Louis SpAneesensesteens
Pirates Fall to Chicago in East Tour Stop
Pittsburg loses to Chicago 4 to 6 on June 2 in an eastern trip game. Ryan hits a three bagger in the eighth inning, with Tannehill Sugden Callahan Kittridge involved in the action. Umpire Sheridan.
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Chicago-Pittsburg
Pittsburg
Pirates
Chicago
Banon
Ryan
Tannehill
Sugden
Callahan
Kittridge
Sheridan
Easy Victory for Lancaster Over Athletics in Atlantic League
Lancaster defeated the Athletics in Philadelphia by a wide margin as Amos and Fox delivered strong batting support. Umpire Weldman presided amid a high scoring game.
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Philadelphia
Lancaster
Cme
R.A.E. Athleticcs
Amos and Fox, Hepting and Roth
Umpir&e-Weldman
Baseball Notes on Scranton and Liners in Recent Games
The report covers player form and team notes including Wellner and Daly’s batting sharply improving, Beard’s infield plays, and Gillon hitting 1.000 while others struggle. It notes upcoming Scranton at Wilkes-Barre series, a fielding mishap by Bassett, and a Roy Rochester-Democrat item about O’Brien and Brown in a separate game.
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Morse
Boyd
Wellner
Harper
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Bare
Beard
Bil Coughlin
Pawtucket
Daly
Gillon
O'Brien
Eagan
Bonner
Guneon
Massey
Meaney
James Boys
George Ash
Miew Street
Ash
Lackawanna Hospital
Bassett
Weigand
Welgand
Hanley
Springfield
Goeckel
Big Three
McAulley
Brooklyn
Corning
Zavier
Frarey
Cranka
Botteria
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Beards
Jack
Jud Smith
Billy Goeckel
Dick Brown
Pittsburg
Bill’ Brown
Bostons
Red Ehret
Buck Ewing
Mr. Brown
Baltimore
Boston
Buvetta
New Zéeland League
Lowe
Collins
Keenee
Gardner Wins Ten Round Bout at Music Hall
Toby Gardner defeated Joe Allen by decision in a hard fought 112 pound ten round fight at Music Hall. Gardner led with aggression and held a slight edge, though Allen delivered hard rights to Gardner’s body and nose. Referee James Judge finally named Gardner the winner amid crowd protests. Gardner earned about one hundred dollars plus house proceeds as the officials and seconds supported the outcome.
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Toby Gardner
Joe Allen
Music Hall
James Judge
Allen
Gardner
Two Fighters End In Draw After Brutal Four Round Match
John Kenney and John Connors, two 119 pound boxers, traded vicious blows for four rounds and entered the final bell in a near coma, ending in a draw.
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John Kenney
John Connors
Coma
Ryan Stops Williams in First Minute of Round Two
In Syracuse on June 1 Tommy Ryan defeated Australian welterweight champion Tom Williams by knockout in the opening minute of the second round. Ryan used precise jabs and body shots to stagger Williams who was counted out after a final heart punch and a left hook to the temple.
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Stars
Syracuse
N. Y
Brown
Buffalo
Toronto
Rochester
Smith
Casey
McGann
McFarlan
Freeman
Wilkes-Barre
A. B. Goeckel
Bholta
Crsseeseee & Bottenus
Odwell
Betta
Wee Goniin
Brett
Teers
Vane Sheehan
Weed
Springfield
A. D. Puller
Grean
Springfled
Brouthers
Green
Detts
Amith
Sholta
Goeckel
Flrat
Ot Sheehan
Mains
Seh Mer
Syracube
Paan
Garry
Lesotte
Weeverseen
Sennertess
Schiebeck
Nenagne Ragecall
Gilboy
Ffalo
A.B. RH
A. E Clymer
Csaecseve
Grey
Sesessvensent
Syracues
Lizgiozopodes Harned
Zahner
Zahner. Threebase Alt—Clymer
Bannon
Gliboy
Earl
Eagan
Wise
Lampe
Lezotte
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Malarkey
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Me White
McHale
Cove
Coroy
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Eoreaaenens
Topodlo Sevseeree Ff OO
Frveman
Meat
Mulvey
Dooley
Lush
White
MelHale
Richter
Kylor
Balla
Muffarian
Gaston
Dasee
Gruber
Feu
Ryan
N. C
Tommy
Tom” Williams
Australia
Empire Athletic Club Tonight
Williams
Australian veterans beat old timers in Boston exhibition
The Australian baseball team lost to a veteran nine at the Boston Grounds 26 to 13. The old timers included A Spaulding J Morill C B Cory Sam Wright Harry Schafer George Wright Andy Learmard John Manning Frank Barrows Tommy Bond and Lovett pitched two innings each. Prof Hinton’s pitching gun tossed in late.
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Boston
A. Spaulding
J. F. Morrill
C. B. Cory
Sam Wright
Harry C. Schafer
George Wright
Andy” Learmard
John E. Manning
Frank Barrows
Tommy” Bond
Lovett
Professor Hinton
Boore
Kentucky Rosebud Fails to Crack World Champion Dixon
Philadelphia June 21 George Dixon world lightweight champion and Walter Edgerton the Kentucky Rosebud fought six rounds in a tense arena match Dixon led throughout and pressed with a sustained left jab Edgerton landed several short blows on Dixon's neck the bout remained even from the start and would likely have gone to Dixon on a decision if one had been rendered
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Philadelphia
George Dixon
Walter Edgerton
Invincible Bowling Team Accepts Anthracite Challenge
The Invincible Bowling team will play a five game series against Anthracite Bowling on Elk Alleys one week from Wednesday. A $50 challenge and supper were accepted, with supper at Zeigler's cafe. Robert Wharton, manager.
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Invincible
Elk
Zeigler's Cafe
Robert Wharton
Baseball Benefit at Athletic Park Umpired by Botts and Law
The Buyers and Commercial Travelers plan a Saturday baseball game at Athletic Park. Proceeds fund a hotel spread at the Hotel Jermyn. W. L. Botts, former Scranton Base Ball president, and Mr. Law of Pittston will umpire. Prizes will be awarded.
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Athletic Park
Jermyn
W. L. Botts
Old
Scranton
Bald Keeps on Winning at Woollawn Oval
At the League of American Wheelmen meet in Saratoga Bald won the half mile open professional race with a time of 1.16. H. R. K. finished second and Tom Cooper trailed behind. Additional sporting news on Page 3.
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Saratoga
League of American Wheelmen
Woollawn Oval
E. C. Bald
H. RK. Eerepeen Wis
Tom Cooper T
116 Was Badly Used How One of Louisville's Formed Players Returned in Disguise
A Louisville baseball tale recounts how a disguised player named Jack Gleason, a pitcher farmed to Dallas, appeared at a gate claiming to be a bat player. Manager Burns' harsh onfield temper is blamed for the Ponies' standing after two rough games and a chaotic scene involving a ringer.
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Louisville
Napoleon Columbus McCloskey
Pulliam
Colonels
Mac
O. Sol
McGunnigle
Rake
Texas League Clube
McGunnighe
Louiaville Club
Jimmy Rogers
Bill Everitt
Anson
Rogers
Jack Gleason
Dallas
Gleason
Seouleville
Jack
Burns
Springfield
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Swartwood
Witkenss Barre
Jane A.—Sprinield
Wilkesa-Darre
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Fisher
R.A. Phrooklyn
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Yeager
O Day
McDonald
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Thar Reeturn
Goore
Louieville
Dbatterjee—Young
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Cunningham
Butlher
Huret
Breitenstein
Puexie
Browns
Socre
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MeJamen
McGuire
Orth and Boyle
Emalle
R. H
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Basmett Eupassenee
Kolabt
Drawby
Ibeonnay Cooney
Af Teverronee
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Lixon
Véasetheyon Pafoug
D Sesesnesrses BS
Reeer
National League
Norfolk
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Hargrove
Leahy
R.H.K
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Snyder
Chesbro
Foster
Cartin
Hartford
Conn
Newark
Sheahan
Cassidy
Wright
R.hle
Cogan
A. Rothfuss
Howen and Roach
John Tigne
Malloy
Gardneer
Mike Conley
Dick Havers
John Tighe
John McFadden
Gue Riedenbach
Harry Mitchell
John T
Tighe
South Side
John Malloy
Bellevue
Dick Favers
Paddy Hopkins
Pat Rogan
Law Woods
Bartley Mangan
Wwful
Erie Medical.co
Buffalo, N, Y
Kentucky Rosebud
Bald
A.W. Jurisgh
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Spruce Street
Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Bicycle
S.G. Barker & Son
Board of Trade Building
Linden Str
Scranton, Pa
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Court House Square
Sterling
Dayton
Bittenbender & Co
Franklin Avenue
the Lackawanna Wheel CO
Lackawanna
Washington Ave
Lackawanna Ave
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