RACE FOR THE PENNANT The Clubs Band Together Near Top
Wilkes-Barre defeats Springfield to tighten race with Buffalo for tail end honors. Providence holds undisputed lead after Toronto games leave it ahead in the Eastern league. Scranton sits third after Syracuse loss to Buffalo, with Hain and Jabdie-Hain noted for halting games in Providence and at Providence R. I.
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Scranton
Providence
R. I
Toronto
Rochester
Wilkes-Barre
Springfield
Buffalo
Syracuse
Dana Providence
Horanton
Eld
Wilkes-Harre
Sgisaigl
Toranto
Mecheater
Syracure
Scranton Seeks Victory as Providence Rain Delays Game
Providence May 3 heavy thunderstoms washout delays the first scheduled game with Scranton at Adelaide Park. McDermott plans a bunt and sacrifice approach to counter Providence pitching while Hutchinson is expected hourly and Bonner’s first call is noted by the Brooklyn management. Berger seeks Scranton contract as team looks to rebound from rain and recent Rochester-Syracuse results.
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Providence
Ki. D
Adelaide Park
Metermott
Wilkes-Barre
McDermott
Rhode Island
Scranton
Mac
Ward
Meaney
Chiles
Eagan
Brooklyn
Bonner
Powers
Hutchinson
Mawule
Berger
Rochester
Serapton Club
Syracuse
AT. R
Wilkes-Barre Narrowly Beats Springfield in Close Game
In Springfield Massachusetts a tightly contested game ended with Wilkes-Barre edging Springfield by a slim margin in the late innings. Key moments included Easton’s two-base hit and a wild throw misplayed on a crowding at third, followed by later miscues that shifted the balance as the ninth inning closed.
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Springfiel
Mass
Springfield
Wilkes-Barre
Easton
Leahey
Digwina
Smith
Hyexcher
Aston
McMahon
Rafely
Gilbert
Keenan
Bry
F. Hetta
Lenotte
Lytle
Vought
Eenan
Raston
Teeneaa
Hhannon
Gruber
Faston
Wilker-Barre
Wikes-Barre
itkes-Harre
Serente
Lynch
Stoleh Ba Maestis
Wee
Rochester-Toronto Game Opens Amid Umpire Shuffle
May 6 Rochester opens home schedule hosting Toronto in a game affected by league umpire changes. Moran of Rochester assigned as umpire. details unclear due to fractured OCR.
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Rochester
Toronto
Geeeheater. Niy
H.annenee
Moran
Hie One Weeney
Ofair Ggg
State League Reported Battery Lineups and Postponement
The item lists batteries and players for several teams including Pottsville Shamokin and Lancaster with notes on postponement of the Lancaster Hagleton game due to rain. It also notes Carbondale forfeiting at York as the visitors failed to appear and manager Swift planned to protest the decision.
Harvard falls to Brown in tense Haimes field match
Boston May 5 Harvard lost to Brown in an exciting, sore contested game at Haimes field by a narrow score. Princeton, N J May 5 Princeton played Lawrenceville school and routed them 15 to 1 in their second game of the day.
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Coltere
Boston
Harvard
Brown
Haimes’ Field
Troo
Princeton
N. J
Lawretceville School
Martys Protest Denied. Carbondale Forfeits York Game
The protest by Carbondale manager Swift over today’s match with York, due to a rain‑soaked field, will not be entertained. York awarded the game as Carbondale failed to appear at York ground, and league president Hough upholds the ruling under home ground fitness rules.
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Philadelphia
Swift
Carbondale
York
Hough
Case of Bonner gives Wilkes-Barre first claim on services
President Powers of the Eastern league rules Wilkes-Barre has the first call on shortstop Frank Bonner. If Brooklyn permits the move, Bonner was allegedly drafted from Wilkes-Barre in a fall deal, giving Brooklyn the initial right to his services. The local view said Bonner was bought after an agreement between club officers.
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Powers
Wilkes-Barre
Frank Honner
Brooklyn
Bonner
Long Seeks Wilkes Barre Spot With Strong Hitting and Infield Skill
Second baseman Long of Chicago, known for hitting and fielding, seeks a Wilkes Barre roster spot and may join by Monday after a Southern league signing fell apart. The piece notes his free status and possible transfer.
New Youth Baseball Challenges Spread Through Scranton Clubs
The Nay Aug juniors challenge the London Gaiety Boys to a Saturday game on Mannelt grounds with Breve Nolan as manager and James Hryilen as captain. The Ivy Loaf Club of Carbon Street lists players and issues a call to any city club under 14 for money or honor. The Carbon Street Stars announce their season lineup and invite city teams, with W. Davis as manager and J. Gerrity leading a full outfield. The Scranton Reserves seek matches with city teams under 17 for May 10 at 2 p.m. on Electric grounds, led by M. Dodd. The Cedar Avenue Comet Face Hall club will clash with Sporting Ten on Hollow grounds May 10 at 9 a.m. Otto Robinsen listed as manager.
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Nay Aug, Jrs
London Gaiety Boys
Mannelt
Breve Nolan
James Hryilen
the Tribune
Ivy Loaf Club
Carbon Street
J. Riss
J. Sullivan
W. Davis
W. Blewlt
Moran
Hirat
W. Thomas
T. Rafter
Frank Ferries
J. Gillagan
P. Monahan
J. Gerrity
Joseph Higglin
P. Senn Lon
Triune
Scranton
Tribune
M. Dodd
Cedar Avenue
Comet Fase Hall
Sporting Ten
Otto Robinsen
Nager
Viett Atr
GE Books Scallenge
Local baseball gossip and match results from May
May on Burke's ground Minooka and West Side clubs clash as Sailor Boys and Ivorites play. The West Side Stars defeat Shuduers 9 to 0 with Willie Gallagher as captain. Bromley Avenue Stara and Oak Leaves teams seek games with local clubs while Taylor Reds challenge Ophant Base Ball club. Notable performances include Moffat’s home run for the Donyites and Coughlan star for Pawtucket.
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Burke
Minooka
Ana
Tribune
A. J. Meugh
Sailor Boys
Ivorites
Sotola Batteries
Clark
Phillips
Evang
McNulty
Carbon Street
The
Eurekas
Owen Lee
Oak Leaves
West Side
A. Jenkins
R. Morgan
West Side Stars
Shuduers
Willie Gallagher
Stars
Lara
Tw Odlock
Gammon
Fudgar Mosien
James Phillips
Spaldings
Hluwe Clippers
Beore
Spalding
Bromley Avenue Stara
Harry Stevens
Evening Stars
Taylor Reds
Olyphant
Taylor Grounds
Wul
Daniel Hayes
Patagonia Boys
Donystes
Hellevue
Electric Light
Moffat
Donyites
Harmonics
Steel Works
St. Thomas’ College
Cann’s
Coughlan
James Boys
Pawtucket
Lucky
Moosic Club
Wikes-Harre
Wilkes-Daurie
Providence
Cawley
Grand Live Pigeon Trap Championship Opens in New York
The Guttenburg track hosts a large field for the first clay pigeon championship with over $2,000 in prize money. Frank Pormlee and rivals tied in the twenty-five target event, claiming $87.15 each. 8 Glover won $94 in the Rochester event with 26 kills.
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New York
Guttenburg
Frank Pormlee
Omaha
Neb
C. W. Budd
H. D. Whitney
Glover
Rochester
N. Y
O. R. Dickey
Boston
O. Hetka
Dayton
Horger Defeats Blatter in Shooting Match at Jeffersonville
Ulrich Horger of Taylor defeated John Blatter of Scranton in a shooting contest at Jeffersonville on May 6. The match began at 11 p.m. and lasted two and a half hours in fair weather with light wind. Horger scored 1,770 points to Blatter’s unknown total.
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Ulrich Horger
Taylor
Scranton Tribune
Jeffersonville
N. Y
John Blatter
Scranton
Horger
Pa. m
Blatter
Wilne
Bicycles, Shows, and Vandalism Stir Scranton News
Scranton Bicycle club riders completed a Moscow and return trip with supper at Scheibel’s hotel Elmhurst. Local riders train at Driving park lacking proper quarters. stalls are full of horses. Green Ridge Wheelmen plan Hoyt’s Midnight Bell for May 1 benefit, with past shows including Lost Paradise. Punctures from tacks on Jefferson Avenue prompt calls for strict enforcement. a Diegele factory and a new high grade wheel project are announced by local capitalists.
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Scranton Bicycle Club
Moscow
Scheibel’s
Elmhurst
Keller
Coona
Coleman
Stalla
Green Ridge
Hoyt
Frothingham
Green Ridge Boys
William Morris
Jefferson Avenue
New Jersey
Bicycle trade notes and local dealer activity
A report highlights bicycle trade notes from A G Spaliing and Tirow with match safes made of bicycle tubing. It lists local dealers such as Fittendenber Co. and Harold Bunting of Hunt Cornell, noting new pictors, Winton comments, and Keen sales by Foote Shear and J D Williams Co.
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A. G. Spaliing & Tirow
Lourly
C. M
Clarence Seward
Siward M. Gee
Charles Zang
Brearn's Wheel
Dorance Fuller
A Fenton
N.P. Featherman
Dunan
New Keatings
Florey
Monane
Shese & Farrar
Humber
J.D. Williama & Co
Victore
Harold Bunting
Hunt & Cornell
Scranton Club Faces Makeover as Key Positions Await Players
A staff report outlines Scranton's plan to retool the roster with a new center fielder shortstop and catcher once quality material arrives. Maguire’s ankle heals, Flack shifts, and Hutchinson matters unfold as McDermott weighs releases and position changes amid a pitcher strong lineup.
Strong Amateur Bree Doll Team Organized for Exhibition Play
The Scranton Reserves under Senator James McGinniss will wear uniforms and play exhibition games while the Eastern league team is away. A three weeks tour will visit Wilkes-Barre Danville Bloomsburg Freeland and other semi professional towns with matches against Asbury Park Cone May and Atlantic City. Team includes Beatty Williams Patrick Loftus Tom McAndrews David Owens Tom Frooks Don Coleman John Brooks William Hoffner and more.
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Bree
Scranton
James McGinness
Wilkes-Barre
Danville
Bloomsburg
Freeland
Asbury Park
Cone May
Atlantic Cley
Beatty Williams
Patrick Loftus
Tom McAndrewa
David Owens
Tom Frooks
Don Coleman
John Brooks
William Hoffner
Accidental Plays Turned Heroics On Little League Field
Reilly recalls a sensational miscue when a sunlit game in New York led to a remarkable catch. With O’Rourke wearing glasses, Reilly could not see well and made a desperate stand on one hand as a line drive veered into his glove, earning loud cheers.
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Long John" Reilly
Chance
Cincinnati
New York
Reilly
Jim O'Rourke
Giants
Jim
John
O'Rourke
Remy
Boxing News and Transfers Across the Ring
The report notes various boxing items including a fighter admitting he did not intend to get the ball in a bout, a claim about Kid McToy threatening Bosworth, and a belt worth about $1,000 displayed in a Bowery shop. Frank Slavin plans a May 29 challenge if he defeats Peter Maher, with potential backing to $10,000 in England. Carroll Jack seeks transfer from Sterling to the professional ranks.
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Bosworth
Mctoy
Joe "Cowere
New York
Bowery
London
Frank P. Slavin
Peter Maher
Eureka Athletic Club
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
England
Carroll Jack
Sterling
Gideon
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Coal Exchange Building
Hain
Catcher Berger
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Senators
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PW. LL
Heston
Wild
Aw Loulaville Wesc
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Boyle
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Doughes
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Parker and Kittridge
RLF
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Mercer and McAuley
Cuppy
Rimmer
Hostatt Cesccccees Socultiri-Sho
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Ganzel
Foreman and
Pittaburge
Pond and Clark
Killen
Hughey
Sugden
Lowleville
Flynn
Clarke and Farrell
Cunningham and Muller
Dow
Gatinle
Thefractise
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Anal
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R.H.E. Brracuse
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Ahern
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Shamokin
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Lancaster-Hagleton
Marty
Carbondale Club
Frank Bonner
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Barre
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Wilken-Barre
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Tom Brown
Hreitenstein
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Bicentien la & Sliccode
Anson
Hreitensiein
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Demont
Bicycle Trade Notes
R. 1
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Hess
Rafferty
Ole Hoss
Firat
Hascamer
Hargamer
Hutch
McCloskey
Flack
Deistrick
Eagin
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Hafferty
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Johnson
Horner
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Coughlin
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Doescher
Hernon
Kansas City
Wiest
F. B Reese
Frank Mallett
McAndrew
Young Men's Christian Association
Bellevue
C. Wi. Florey
Megargel’s
Leckawanns Avenue
Winton
Anteed
Farrar
Linden Street
Court House
Orluminum
Mfiyricay
Oura
Jd, Williams & Bro
Lackawanaa Ave
Pais
Partita
Daten Bk
Parker
Merican
Stearns
Yellow Fellow
Crimson Run
Barnes
White Flyer
Peerless
Bua Bird
Falcon
Fenton
America
Phoenix
D. J. Slowe
Curb. & K
W. E. Bittenbender
Willis A. Kemmerer
Spruce St
Riding Academy
Wyoming
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