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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
3
In a remarkable thirteen inning game Bornton and Providence were 1-1 when darkness halted play. Wilkes-Barre won 3-0 on May 20 as Mainy dominated, while rain cut two other games with Springfield clinching second place.
Providence faces Gcranton in a listed matchup while Springfield meets Reece T Buppalao and Syracuse plays Toronto in a trio of added game notes.
The Grays and the Miners played thirteen innings in a tight contest ended by umpire Gaffney as darkness approached. Both teams logged a run in the third, Grays and Miners scattered chances, while Gillon and Eagan allowed few hits. Despite many tense moments, the game remained 1-1 through the final frame, with notable performances by Bassett, Knight, Cranby, and Berantonia on defense and by Gaffney managing a close call-filled affair.
In a 15 round bout at Music Hall James Judge defeats Jack Williams of New London by decision. Judge sprained his left hand in the fifth round but pressed the attack throughout. Toby Gardner defeats Joe Allen in a four round bantam bout. Brown and Engler also fight.
In Newark and nearby towns baseball action is reported with Reading defeating the Athletics in the ninth inning after sharp play from bolt teams. Scores varied across games including Lancaster beating Newark, and Hartford Richmond game closing with heavy runs.
Brown University beats the University of Pennsylvania 9 to 5 in a high scoring game highlighted by seven runs in the third inning. Both pitchers struggled as Brown’s hits and errors piled up, while Pennsylvania’s defense faltered during key moments.
The New York club has named a price for Peter Eagan's release and Manager Griffin's figure ends any chance of acceptance. Philadelphia May 24 Reading manager Long signs W H Gallagher Dolan Herndon and Meaney from Scranton and Boston. Meaney is sought by Rochester Providence and Reading may not obtain him.
In National League action Cincinnati edged Amore as Bal Amore clung to first place. All games except Cleveland versus New York were played and the results kept the standings intact.
Philadelphia plays Mileburg New York faces Cheveeland Hoston takes on St Louis Brooklyn meets Loulaville and Baltimore battles Cincinnagti in a full day of league play with multiple city rivals.
Pittsburg fielding miscues nearly doom the team but strong hitting secures a win for Philadelphia. Killen allowed no hits after a rough inning, while errors produced two fifth inning runs. Final score shows Pittsburg 9 to Philadelphia 4 with Batlerica Killen Sugden Filleld Boyle involved. Umpire Hurst.
In Louisville on May 20 the Colonels broke a 2 2 tie in the tenth and won 5 3 in the thirteenth inning. Daub left the mound in the sixth and Kennedy struggled as Louisville edged the Bridegrooms with late offense and steady relief. Battteries Cunningham Herman Dexter Datb Kennedy Grim Umpire MeDermott.
Baseball commentary touches umpire choices and pitchers Harper Hodson and Gunson. Chicago's declining form blamed on infensions while Gunson could return soon for Wilkes Berre Scranton forecasts. Gaffney Knight and Hallman plays noted. McMahon and Brodie releases criticized by Baltimore players. Joyce criticized for kicking. Billy Barnie comments on Sabbath faith and hypocrisy.
A dramatic cry from the New York Evening Bun wonders about the bicycle face and a playful tale of wheels and masks. It questions fashion and fate as women ride into modern life with public fascination and wartime anxieties.
Report notes a chaotic Chicago versus Washington game marked by sloppy play from both sides. The account calls the matchup a wrugging farce from the opening whistle, highlighting a chaotic, error filled contest.
Brooklyn bridge boards plan asphalt strips on granite approaches while cyclists face loitering fines in Toledo. A Boston to San Francisco ride aims 4000 miles in six months, and Cleveland men begin a national tour to cost and earn goals. Rail receipts dip as Toronto bikes surge. A Massachusetts legislator pushes bicycle theft penalties.
The Connecticut legislature rejected a bill to require bicycle purchases on installment plans to be registered at town clerks offices. The Cycling Gazette of Cleveland reports bicycle dealer William H. Herron of Washington DC was said to have been sold out by the sheriff. A Boston paper lists four shows with attendance totals, noting cycling leads with 5 000 at the horse show, 6 000 at the Marathon, 12 000 at baseball, and 10 000 at Dedham road mice, implying cycling remains popular.
Readers are prompted that further sports coverage will appear on page three with additional game results and standings.
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