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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1897
Page
3
Scranton defeats Springfield as rain stops the Wilkes-Barre Providence contest in the fourth. Miners stay within one game of second place as Green fanned then Rocheffer, Brouthers and Smith produce late runs. Batters Roach Gonding Umpire Gaffney.
The schedule shows Springfield at Scranton, Providence at Wilkes-Barre, Buffalo at Roches mster, Syracuse at Toronto with likely results or matchups not specified. referee notes or start times are not provided.
Meaney walked and advanced on misplays as O'Brien, Beard and Daly sparked an eight-run fifth inning. Woods yielded fifteen hits as the Miners piled up nine runs by the fifth, aided by fielding errors and a wild throw by Moore. Morse held the Pony to seven hits as New Englander Sou’p Morse worked well for Stranton despite the late rally. The game was halted by rain after six and a half innings with about 800 in attendance.
The Cincemn natia lose to the Hride grooms dropping from second to third behind the Pirates whose game with the Orioles was rained out. The Bostons extend their winning streak while Chicago slips in the standings. Today’s games include New York at Chicago and Boston at Lowlaville.
Brooklyn Wallops Cincinnati in a lopsided win as Reis fail to hit Kennedy. Final score not clearly readable, but Brooklyn gained advantage with strong pitching and timely hits. Catteries-Rhines, Whret and Schriver, Kennedy, Grim, Umptree-Lynoh noted in lineups.
In Chicago on May 4 the Giants edged the Colts 15 to 14 in a pitchers battle with Griffiths and Kittridge for New York and Mea kin Sullivan and Warner for the Colts. Umpires McDonald and O Day called the game.
Lancaster loses to Readings 6 0 while Beore and team power the Athletics to a win over Newark with timely hitting in early and late innings. Norfolk shut out by Hartford as Frye limits the visitors to two hits. Paterson edges Richmond in a first inning rally on four singles and a base on balls.
Brouthers le Moree's hoodoo and Gilson with Mavns lead the pitching slate as Hottenus and Mulvey steer the Recheaters through four games. The Miners and Ponlés each claim two wins in the four contests. Manager Griffin plans a kindergarten for mascots while Ritchey's light fails and Joe sits on Cincinnati’s bench.
Long list of whist etiquette from P B J Tormey with rules on behavior and play. Includes advice on temper, table manners, signaling, and avoiding deception. Essay also cites Boston Transcript clipping on whist and gambling noting rising amateur status and public acceptance of card games as skill requires.
Last Saturday at Car Bendale, high school events showcased sprint and half mile races. A rider covered the half mile in 1.06 fat, paced by Edward Koon and Bob White, all using Spalding machines.
Jerome Keogh meets Ely for the world pool title in New York at Proctor's Pleasure Palace on June 7 and 9. The match offers 500 dollars in stake with a 200 dollar theater purse and 150 dollar minimum by Brunewick Balke rules. If Keogh wins Scranton may host the next championship meeting per holder’s rights.
Weat End Wheelmen of Wilkes-Barre list Scranton entrants for a Saturday event at Weat Side park. Races include one mile novice and open, boys under 16, handicapped, half mile open, Wilkes-Barre city championship, and two mile lap with prizes ranging from medals and prizes to diamond pins. Named riders include John Dawkins George Palmer Robert V White F B DePue H B Strong B F Keller William Marsh and others.
The Scranton Bicycle Club, led by Captain F C Wettling, schedules a May 29 run through the Delaware valley. Members meet at 6 45 a m at the club house, ride to Erie and Wyoming Valley station, depart for Port Jervis at 7, reach 10, then proceed to Dingmans Ferry for dinner with Dr Fulmer, resume to Stroudsburg for supper at the Indian Queen, with return options on the DLW at 10 42 or Sunday neighborhood rides.
Ralph Gregory of the Green Ridge Wheelmen racing team established a new track record at the event held in ecity. The occasion highlighted the cyclist’s speed and the team’s competitive stance in the local cycling meet.
A notice requests replies on attending a Stroudsburg visit by early Sunday with trains at midnight or 6 am. Members may invite friends and must sign to confirm attendance. Details on meals and train tickets are not yet set, and prompt replies are appreciated.
A physician urges long distance riding or slow steady exercise to ease shortness of breath. Regular light workouts strengthen the lungs and gradually reduce breathing difficulties, with caution against overly violent activity. Additional sporting news referenced on page 3.
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