Scranton Aims for Atlantic League Team This Season
Scranton efforts to form an Atlantic league entry continue as M E Sanders and Walter Burnham push fundraising. Candidate players from multiple leagues vie for positions including Doherty Eagan Hothfuss Pertsch and Theuve with signings and practice slated for early May and a possible opening in the league. Dick Padden and Jack O'Brien are mentioned as past Scranton stars to bolster the roster while Frank Bonner joins Rochester Eastern League duties.
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Scranton
M. E. Sanders
Walter Burnham
Etter Siccols
Burnham
New England
Doherty
Reading
Peter Eagan
Eagan
Peter
Hothfuss
Pertsch
Dick Padden
Washington
Jack O'Brien
Padden
O'Brien
Fred Clarke
New York
Efdeavora
Tom O'Brien
Pittsburg
Frank Bonner
Rochester
Baseball Brevities Highlight Mixed Play and Notable Hitting
Philadelphia and Yanigans clash with heavy hitting despite light pitching. Delehanty tops with five singles, Lajoie and Toy Thomas pound multiple hits, Slagle shines for Washington. Zeigler and Dolan noted as strong contributors. New York touted as improvement. Bowling league standings and individual scores also summarized.
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Gown South
Yanigans
Delehanty
Lajoie
Toy Thomas
Little Slagle
Washington Purchase
Pratt
Bernhard
Philadelphia Colts
Ziegler
Joe Dolan
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New York
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George Davis
Winnie Mercer
Washington
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Selbach
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Warner
Grady
Bowerman
Philadelphia Terrific
Seymour
Amos Rusie
Foeter
Connie Mack
Milwaukee
John Anderson
Brooklyn
Dave Fultz
Baltimore
Manager Stallings
Detroit
Bowling tournament to award top scores and strikes
The event will be overseen by two umpires and run under strict bowling rules. Prizes will be awarded for the highest average score, most strikes, and most spares. Great interest is expected in this contest.
Pugilistic News Teases May McCoy Sharkey Showdown
Reports from San Francisco and beyond discuss the May bout between Kid McCoy and Sailor Sharkey and predict the science versus strength clash. Terry McGovern contemplates Westward bout plans after a Louisville appearance and mentions a potential Oscar Gardner rematch. Jim Judge regains form after losses, rebuilding standing as Joe Walcott earns rising fame.
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Sharkey
Shorey
San Francisco
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Tommy White
Pacific Slope
Oscar Gardner
Loulaville
McGovern
Eddie Santry
New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Santry
Louisville
Jim Judge
Judge
Billy’ Smith
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Scranton
Penn guards Hare and McCracken eyed as hammer throw stars
The article notes Penn football guards Hare and McCracken may become premier hammer throwers with Hare throwing 155 feet in practice. It cites Flanagan’s title win over McCracken and reports from trainer Murphy’s session. It also mentions pending negotiations for a pool championship between Alfred DeOro and Jerome Keogh reaching a definite point for a future match.
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University of Pennsylvania
Hare
McCracken
Flanagan
Philadelphia
Mike” Murphy
Alfred DeOro
Jerome Keogh
Three-Night New York Match Sets $300 Stake
A forthcoming three-night match in New York carries a $300 stake for the winner who also claims the gate receipts. The event will unfold over consecutive nights, with play scheduled for the city.
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New York
Public Bowling Tourney Planned at Elk Alleys
A public bowling tournament may start around April 12 at Elk alleys. Open to all with a small entrance fee. It will run until every bowler has completed ten games, with games played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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Elk
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