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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1897
Page
3
In a pair of force games yesterday the Stara moved to first place after a fifth inning rally. Toronto piled up 35 hits in one twin bill with Rochester as the clubs split. Providence dropped a nine to goose egg at Scranton.
Grays were held to two hits as Morse pitched flawless support for the champions. Six fielders contributed twelve hits and five runs, with key plays by Bonner Massey and Walters on defense. O’Brien and Heard sparked a late rally, and the miners faded as Springfield earned a win behind strong pitching and errors by Wilkes-Barre.
Norfolk results show Richmond defeating Norfolk with Leahy shining and a close score. Key players include Norio Deeves, Hichitond, and Hatierios-Pfonmiller. Umpire Carling officiated. Newark pitcher Johnstone walked seven innings and lost as bases loaded in the seventh.
Baltimore won over the New York Giants while Boston lost at Brooklyn. Pappalau debuted for Cleveland with a strong showing as the Colonels took control. Pittsburgh edged St. Louis as Cincinnati beat Cleveland. Washington and Philadelphia battled in a high scoring affair with late adjustments.
Scranton has won five of seven against Providence as Wilkes-Barre’s Harper and Gunson form today’s battery. Corning’s twenty three hits against Jack Luby, now pitching for Hornellsville, highlights Friday’s and Saturday’s schedule with Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in Wilkes-Barre tomorrow and Saturday and here on Friday. Noted incidents include Hoy’s rough day behind the plate and Weigand’s injury after a collision at Syracuse.
Michael McGuire alias Pigele was arrested early yesterday by Patrolman Lena Dey for drunkenness. He is wanted by Wilkes-Barre police for the larceny of a gold watch and was escorted southward yesterday by a Wilkes-Barre officer.
About 20 000 spectators packed the Sheepshead Bay stands for the Suburban Handicap race. Ben Brush, the favorite ridden by Sloan, won by a half length in 2.07 1-5. The Winner placed second with Havoc third. Belmar led the remainder. Michael F. Dwyer owns the popular victor.
Elmira New York June 22 large entry fields marked the circuit trotting races with only two events finishing. In the 2:27 pace purse 400 Sonola Boy Bessie A Bertora Molly Bawn Wilfura F raced. 2:40 trotting purse 400 Rubber Medica Lintolus placed. 2:19 pacing unfinished with Wellie Sharper winning one heat in 2:20 16.
Saratoga N Y June 22 final heat of one mile open professional race won by Tom Cooper Detroit E C Bald Buffalo placed second with C L Stevens Ottumwa Ia third Time 218 5. Stevens won the two mile handicap with F A McFarland San Jose Cal 100 yards second C B Jack Reading Pa 100 yards third Time 440 5.
Jerome Keogh of this city who recently defeated Eby for the world title at New York City has been challenged by W H Clearwater of Pittsburg to defend the crown. Arrangements were completed for games at the Borantan Academy of Music on July 14 15 and 16 for a stake of 150 dollars a side with proceeds to benefit.
Heddy Conley of Philadelphia defeated Join Chambers of Forest City in the ninth round at the Forest City Opera House last night. About 300 spectators watched a bout that was agreed to go to Chambers if he stood after fifteen rounds, but Conley won with a right hook that left Chambers unconscious for two minutes.
In Conley's corner were Pat Welsh of Nanticoke Gilmore of Laserne bor ough and Eddie Dower of Richmond dale. Chambers was handled by Ed Stratford and Dave Griffin of Forest City and Tom Morgan of Wandling.
The Arlington Athletic club hosts its second tournament at Golden's hall in Bellevue this evening. Main bout Jersey Gordon of Philadelphia versus William Madison of Scranton for ten rounds, plus four round bouts Rogan vs Ford and Dunleavy vs Reilly, seven rounds O'Hara vs Dunn, three rounds Mongan vs Devers, and an exhibition by Joe Allen and Gue Aidenbach. Referee John Burns of the West Side Athletic club.
A representative from the Binghamton Driving Park announced races in Binghamton New York on the same dates as the local meet. He claimed the city races were off, which is contradicted. Officials say sufficient entries ensure a premier race meet. The repaired bridge to the Driving Park is open again.
Special Officer Will Clifford used his club to control a crowd at the Ridge near Archbald while arresting Martinez Meiglin. Meiglin faced charges of assault and battery and grand larceny for stealing a horse and wagon from peddler M Rubin and was bailed at $1000 for court appearance.
Dreas by the chairman and a musical duet by Tredham and Wooley opened with congratulations by Attorney A. A. Vosburg. Thomas delivered a magnificent effort, C. B. Snyder sang, and Philip Dupree gave an address. George Horn read regrets. several selections followed. A floor repast ended the event. Committee: Kerr, Schra der, Simrell, Seward, Delke, Wirtz, Meyers, Skilihorn, Vosburg, Kelley, each representing a lodge.
Yesterday, Bernard Flannelly and Mary Oliver of Scranton. Christopher F Prosa and Hannah B Carr of Scranton. Patrick J Lynot t and Catherine Golden of Dunmore. Henry Schelliase and Barbara E Zeidler of Scranton. William H Eider and Barbara E Neidle of Scranton. Terrence E B Cullen and Majoret A Cooney of Dunmore. Peter F Nealon and Margaret A Kenney of Scranton. Edward J Swarts of Dunmore. Winnie Swarts of Bechuville. William L Jones and Rosina K Jones of Taylor. David Powell and Hatushe Fraley of Archibald Mine. Richard Muir and Mary Watkins of Carbondale were yesterday granted marriage licenses.
Judge Dunham presides at 2 p.m. as cases including Chamberlain and Hoss on an alleged stabbing from last baseball season proceed. Harry Davidson faces trial for assault while real estate from Heater Keeler estate in Keelerstown goes to Mrs. Awry for 15048 dollars. Carleton Adams faces possible trial for wife killing with about fifty witnesses subpoenaed.
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