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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1897

Page

3

Eastern League Baseball Openers Delayed by Rain

Rain at Wilkes Barre halted the Wilkes Barre vs Syracuse game while Scranton and Buffalo sit tied after Rochester fell to Scranton in a tight contest. Buffalo routed the Grays as Springfield barely edged Toronto and other results remained close with multiple comebacks and narrow margins.

Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Rochester Scranton Buffalo Grays Springfiield Toronto Branton Ccuns Providence Toronto Springsfield Ray Denttale hee-Barty Steeda Praia Toroute

Rochester at Scranton and Syracuse at Wilkes-Dar T

The card lists matchups including Rochester versus Scranton and Syracuse facing Wilkes-Darrt. Other sites show Lyupfalog at Providence and Toronto A SPH NUFILLD, indicating a set of scheduled games with uncertain spellings.

Rochester Scranton Syracuse Wilkes-Darrt Lyupfalog Providence Toronto

Fourth Straight Win For Scranton In Damp Athletic Park Tilt

Scranton defeated Rochester 4 to 2 at Athletic Park as Morse dominated on the mound. Patterson’s errors and timely hits kept Rochester from rallying, while Maguire and Shannon provided the standout moments for Scranton in a brisk, error-light contest.

Scranton Daniel Genial Shannon Rochester Patterson Gatore Anpire Kennedy Maguire Kawan la Kennedy Morse Beranton Frankie Bhannan Yerrick Patterson Vicon Gunson Movd Gunron Boyd Beranten O'Brien Ronner Daly Kid Shanon Mull Beards Kagan Miners Guinen Mottemua Macaie

Big Trout Catch Report Amid Local Fishing Notes

A large 2 1 2 pound trout was hooked near Meadow Brook by Sunday from the South Side and sold at Pierce's market with thirteen other fish. The event occurred at the stream’s head in a deep pool after a worm baited cast. The article also notes existing trotting and pacing track records around 2.05 and references various city standings in the sport.

Scranton Meherman South Side Pierce's Market

Fitzsimmons to Fight Cromdun In City Ten Round Bout

The National Sport Club of Woondon offers a purse of 100 pounds for a ten round bout between heavyweight Fitzsimmons and challenger Dan Cromdun in this city.

Woondon Fitzsimmons Dan Cromdun

Rochester headlines mix of baseball and local sports

The article covers Rochester baseball news with mentions of Walters Mianey Cuneo Harper Woyd Herdon Corr and others. It notes injuries, umpire decisions, and upcoming games with Scranton Wilkes Barre and Syracuse, reflecting a tense season with disputed calls and player statuses.

Rochester Talny Walters Mianey Cuneo Harper Ami Herdon Corr Poole Bach Willes Kennedy Dormar Byracher Ipies Gultney Suftalo Mn Toronte Kesnedy Wilker Barre St. Charlee Anna Latham Wilkes-Barre King Pitteburg Thorn Wasnondeh Syeely Wade Lorethen Syracuse

The Big Berry Of The Diamond In The Forum

The text roams over public interest in baseball and praise for players in a noisy crowd. It extols the ball pitcher as the biggest berry and notes spectators filling the stands, while the sport’s drama and pageantry captivate the crowd.

Morris Park Race Meeting Opens Saturday Heavy With Steeplechases

New York May 4 The Morris Park meeting will open next Saturday with the Metropolitan and Brooklyn handicaps among the key events. The program runs on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays under Westchester, with Gravesend to follow May 32 starting a cross country series. Top horses named include The Winner Sir Walter Ben Bier Free Adview Brandywine Hanwell The Friar and Semper Bee.

New York Westchester Morris Park Jockey Club Westchester Organization National Hunt Gravesend Withers Requital Mhasting4 Firat Mate Sir Walter Ben Bier Free Adview Brandywine Hanwell Friar George H. Ketcham Vater Elfriie Clinechinntl Fitham MocCafferty Chicom Oper oNvis Herons Hhicago Hhicago le Evidentivon Gceniine Metropolitan Brooklyn Jack Joyner Ketcham Saratoga England Ben Eder

Boxing Tonight at Music Hall Headlined by Wilson O'Trien

Tonight at Music Hall the headlining bout features Hen Wilson of Tuneville versus "Bin y" O'Trien of Liuffajo in a six rounder. Wilson, a fast puncher who beat Kid Brown recently, faces a tactically skilled opponent as James Judge referees. Undercard includes Eleph eon Judge versus Mike Kane in six rounds and Kid Loyd versus Kid Brown in four, with Shamus Cafferty and Garrett Berry in a heavyweights bout.

Severa Music Hall Hen Wilson Tuneville Biny" O'Ttrien Liuffajo Wilson Kid” Brown James Judge Scranton Sam Tonkin New York City Elepheon Judge South Side Mike" Kane Minooka Kid” Loyd Indianapolis Kid Brown Shamus Cafferty Garrett Berry Beranton Beavy Kane Taylor

Judge Gets An Ovation For Pittston Return

Lightweight boxer Judge was welcomed by the Riverview Athletic club Elite Social club and a band at the Delaware Lackawanna station in Pittston. He spoke at McCunna's hall after defeating Sam Tonkin in four rounds at the Fifth Avenue Athletic Club in New York City last Thursday night.

Bond Pittston Spectar Beranton Tribune Pitston Jamee Judge New York City Sam Tonkin Fifth Avenue Athletic Club Judge Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station Hiverview Athletic Club

Minooka Fight Ends in Ring Chaos After Contested Decision

A fifteen round planned bout between Paddy Burke of Plata and James Farrell of Edwardsville collapsed in a near riot at Minooka hall after referee Michael Kane awarded the win to Burke on a foul. Tension rose as supporters from Luzerne County surrounded the ropes, with threats and scuffles leading to a near break in the line and remarks of disputed calls from both sides.

Minooka Lugerne Paddy” Hurke Plata James Farrel Edwardsville Michael Kane Thin City Burke John Kelly Edward Wilson Farrell James Jackson Wilkes Barre Jack” Willams Scwardaville Don Sweeney Mymouth Michael O'Trein Bturmersville Lefere Marrese Teferes Kane 44 & Co Heston Persens Luzerne County Lauserne

Baseball Uniform Contest Divides Voters In Tribune Poll

About fifteen ballots were received yesterday in The Tribune base ball uniform form contest. The Weet Shie Browne leads the field but trails enough to keep the club’s hopes alive. Two others will win second and third prizes. Votes name various clubs and participants across districts with many readouts and scattered results.

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Amateur Ball Notes Reveal Local Youth League Challenges

Local clubs issue May schedule challenges across Scranton and Pine Brook regions. Teams like South Sole Sliders, Bl. Cecelias, Young Crescents, and Lilies compete under 16, with games set May 6 to May 11 at various grounds. Captains and managers coordinate via The Tribune for responses and arrangements.

South Sole Sliders Cecelias Young Crescents Pine Rock

Vote determines uniforms for Lackawanna clubs

The club with the greatest votes will receive ten complete uniforms including coats pants belts and stockings made to order by M Florey sporting goods dealer on Wyoming avenue. Uniforms will match the best Eastern league style and are confined to Lackawanna Susquehanna Wayne Bradford and Wyoming counties. Winning club announced Saturday June 2. Bend Kulota to Sporting Editor The Tribune. Time is short. Begin now.

Bly M. Florey Sporting Goods Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Snavite Wayne Busquehanna Monroe Bradford Wyoming Bend Kuliota the Tribune Hetier

Baseball Challenges Across Towns and Games

Local clubs issue challenges on Priceburg grounds including Muny West Side Alltetign and others. Jermyn’s T Hall of The Hickories invites Athletic of Carbondale and Alumni for games on May 12 and 1th at Alumni Park. Weat Side Stars seek a 10 AM Friday game with Star Ira of Washington Ave on Little Woods grounds with a return match. Frothinghom stage hands accept Academy stage hands challenge for May Y at 2 o clock on agreed grounds.

South Scranton Berg- Hauser and Welleh South Side Capuuge Avenue August Mirtz Charles 6Theaptain Taylor Rede Taylor Tribune Gomer EE. Davis South Washington Avenue Bank Bank Kirkwood J. Cummings Nonpatecile Prievburg Chiil Priceburg Muny 4 West Side Browns Amazons Lackawanna Club Walla Wahs Yanigans T. Hall Hickories Jermyn Athletic Carbondale Alumni Club Alumni Park Scranton Tribune BP. J. McDonald Millinger Weat Ira Washington Avenue Little Woods S. Phillipe T. Bynon W. Gallagher BR. Carson W. Mughes W. Dell F. Harris F. Davin Ed Edwards B. Gallagher Flelder W. Fillagher L. Davis The Academy Crounds T. Davis G. Lowder Fred Softley J. Jordan 7 Barrett Dick Kirkwood J. O'Connell Dan Kelley T. Barrett F. Sherman C. Locher Lee Norton H. Harris

Don’ts for Lady Cyclists From an Early 20th Century Guide

A dated etiquette piece warns ladies on bicycle safety and appearance. It advises against tandem riding on Sundays, wearing gloves, keeping proper posture, avoiding showy colors, and riding modestly to avoid attracting rude remarks. It emphasizes lawfulness and propriety in motion, dress, and behavior.

Willy Dena

Bicycle Safety Note from a Historic Field Guide

The passage warns cyclists that bikes slip on wet ground and urges offering aid after a spill. It notes spills can affect any rider regardless of gender and stresses staying calm and not losing balance when riding hills or descents.

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