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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1896
Page
6
Yesterday's Eastern League results switched several positions as Rochester defeated Providence to seize first place while Syracuse rose to fourth ahead of Buffalo. Wilkes-Barre moved from last to sixth, surpassing Springfield and Scranton.
Branton faces Rochester while Wilkes Barre plays Syracuse Providence meets Toronto and Springfield travels to Buffalo in today’s league slate of matches.
In Toronto on June 25 the Torontos won a narrowly played game as Scranton opened with five singles and a bunt, but three runs only scored. Ward fouled out with bases loaded. Padden hit two home runs to right and left center. Dowse exited early for weak fielding and Moran was 80 wild, prompting Staley’s relief. Attendance 200.
Buffalo at home on June 26 saw Yerrick of Wilkes Barre dominate with the only quality pitching of the day. The Bisons managed two scattered hits and committed costly errors by Karl and McMahon, nearly being shut out. Gray started for Buffalo, Wadsworth relieved, but timely batting stayed silenced. Betts made a one handed catch of Field’s long drive and Clymer tumbled to grab a grounder.
Rochester and Providence battled to a 9 to 12 finish as costly errors and miscues fueled a late rally. Syracuse fell to Springfield 7 to 10 after a fourteenth inning burst, with Willis shining for Syracuse before the Stars’ long-hitting outburst.
In national league action Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and Cleveland show momentum as Cleveland could grab first place today with a win and Baltimore loss or rest. Brooklyn tied Boston on ninth inning errors while Cleveland outplayed Louisville and Cincinnati, with strong infield play and sharp pitching by Dwyer and Donohue critiqued for support.
The Scranton Reserves defeated the Populars of Moosic in a closely contested afternoon game before about 2,000 spectators. Key moments came from pitcher Gelbert, catcher Gileran, and second baseman Zang as detailed scoring followed.
In Olyphant on June 5 the Browns beat Scranton’s Harmonies. Pitcher Helleher impressed in his first start, shutting down the visitors while Loftus fanned four. Browns mounted a late rally to secure a 6 to 3 victory at home.
Amateur ball notes report Has Beens vs Ekurekas on Ekurekas grounds next Sunday afternoon. Kadnies Boge Ball club invites any city club under 17 for a July 4 morning game. Favorites of Olyphant challenge Scranton Has-Beens on Olyphant grounds June 2. Scranton Reserves cannot play at Olyphant tomorrow but accept a future challenge there. Central City Stars beat Union State by a score to 6.
The Beranton Reserves seek a game with the Morning Glories of Dunmore for next week afternoon. Murphy and Todd pitched in a Colts win over the Sliders 15 to 4 with Schultz and Harte handling Sliders. Sliders beat West Side Juniors 106 to 4. Schultz and Harte were Sliders pitchers, Phillips and Davis Juniors. West Side Sliders plan 4 PM games at Little Woods grounds today against Walnut Street Stars and tomorrow against Green Mountain Boys. Scranton Reserves accept a Saturday challenge from Olyphant Browns. lineup includes Gilleran Posner Ketrick Zang McGuiness McDonald Fred Gelbert Charles Gelbert Reese. W R Hughes manages for the Reserves.
The Barons have won half their games on the trip and face Rochesters seeking to stop a winning run. A score of baseball anecdotes follows including Pitcher Hastings joining the Toronto club and a humorous tale of White failing to homer.
Scranton Bisele club announces a June 2 moonlight run to Elmhurst. Departure 6 p m from the clubhouse, return 1 p m following day via the new road. Event features banjo numbers, songs, a supper, and remarks by members about line placement and neighborly faults.
Denver Ed Smith claims he will fight James J Corbett under bare knuckles or gloves and vows to punch Corbett’s big head off if his money is not posted. He taunts Corbett and Ike Sharkey urging a championship bout and lists plans for Madison Square Garden or California venue.
New York on June 25 Tom O Rourke says he is tired of stories about his split with Dixon and notes they are on fairly good terms. He claims he had Dixon matched to fight the Rosebud but George refused to train and warned about needing a new manager.
The exchange shows a manager and fighter ending their collaboration as the boxer is declared unfit to continue. The manager notes the split while stressing there is no bad blood, and the fighter contemplates going solo without a trainer.
Duluth sportsmen plan a July 4 trotting dogs meet the first in a hoped series. Numerous good dogs at the head of the lakes are entered from across the country with sizable purses. Harness racing will use light pneumatic sulkies built for the dogs. If successful, a regular circuit and yearly meets may follow.
A report notes Denmark leads in cycling pace among nations and Germanys Nau Rufsin gym enforces bicycle training for pupils with three lessons weekly funded by schools. A Canandaigua club races will pit members in a fourty four mile lake tour. The American team dazzled Seine track crowds with its quintuplet during training hours.
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