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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1897
Page
9
Eastern League baseball recaps show the Miners blowing a late lead in Wilkes-Barre as Springfield posts two wins over Providence and the Beantown club closes gaps in the standings. Wilkes-Barre defeats Scranton in ten innings. Horace Sharrott sparks late rallies for the Barons.
A slate of hockey matchups lists Wilkes Harig visiting Scranton with Buffalo at Toronto, Syracuse at Rochester, and Springfield at Providence on the docket.
Wilkes-Barre edging Scranton 6 5 in the tenth after a rain interrupted late game. Beard and Wellner made key plays while Konner misplayed a grounder and Maguire was called safe on a steal. Attendance reached 744 with Scranton fans present.
In Springfield on a spring day the Ponies beat the champions twice by one run each game. Key plays came from center fielder Harry Lyons and Allie Smith with several sensational catches. Good stick work in critical stages powered both victories. Before: First game.
Rain cut the National League schedule with only two games completed. Philadelphia defeated Chicago and the Giants beat St. Louis. Remaining matchups were moved to metropolitan venues while other games were washed out across the circuit.
Philadelphia at Chicago Borton at Cincinnati Baltimore at Cleveland Washington at Louisville Brooklyn at Pittsburgh St. Louis at New York with several intercity games listed in a compact schedule note.
New York powered past St. Louis in the first game of a home series. Pitchers Rusie and Warner toed the mound for New York with Roper and McFarland providing support. Umpire McDermott presided as the Browns struggled to convert scoring chances.
Quakers pounded Denser at will delivering doubles triples and home runs as Chicago built a big lead. Denser and Kittridge worked behind the plate while Field Boyle Umyire and Huret supplied the battery in a one sided contest.
Lancaster leads Paterson 6 to 3 after Hepting exits for Weat in a rough two innings with seven Paterson hits. Lancaster’s fielding falters, Henry at third notably off. Umpire Snyder noted errors as Paterson plates runs in Newark and Reading games.
The Philadelphia Athletics won again today against Richmond with strong hitting led by Batterlee Jordan Fox Schmidt and Foster. Umpire Weldman presided as the teams played at the field.
Princeton varsity baseball overwhelmed Phillips Andover in Andover Massachusetts with a decisive shutout. Batteries Altman and Kafer contributed on the mound and at the plate as Princeton dominated early and never looked back.
The text questions Buffalo entering the National League and notes promoters seeking to move the Cleveland franchise. It mentions Wilkes-Barre ownership plans, weak patronage, and public subscriptions while Scranton and Buffalo have beaten every other club at least once.
The essay argues the southpaw pitcher's mystique is waning as repeated overuse dulls speed and control. It notes left handers often fail late in games, exhibit wildness, and lose value for managers who once prized them, signaling a shift away from this once worshipped freak of baseball.
A vintage set of road rules advises riders to keep to the right for networks and to the left when passing. It covers left and right turns, yielding to upriders on hills, staying clear of electric cars, and handling headlights. Cautions about pedestrians, novices, and night riding with lanterns round out the guidance.
The third Beranton game is scheduled this afternoon with a 15 oclock start due to a nearby circus. Harper may start for Wilkes while Sheehan or Ragach could follow. Bagans return from injury adds depth at Jett field. Buffalo club moves players with Rowe loaning Hailey to Palmyra and noting Kil Gregory’s absence.
A fragmented public safety notice advises wheelwomen to avoid borrowing pumps from strangers and not wearing flashy pins. It warns against accepting help from men in trouble, riding in pairs in public, and arguing with police. The tone urges caution and compliance with the law to prevent accidents and harassment.
A guide warns that a noon parade requires men to stand alone and two women on a tandem invite rude remarks. It cautions against wearing more than one color in the entire costume, including hats and boots.
Foreign cycle notes describe Parisian riders in ele brocates facing rain dampness then returning to sport, while English conductors struggle to secure wheel contracts. A Parisian rider refused a £20 weekly offer. racing men face hard times. A highway robbery on the Corniche sees a cyclist in bloomers steal purses and jewels from two French ladies before escaping.
The article recounts bouts with Joe Walcott Dick OBrien Billy Smith Dan Creston and Kid McCoy highlighting their rounds and rivalries. It notes Tom Ryan betting on a fight in Rochester and plans for Olympic Athletic Club matches featuring Sullivan Ziegler Ryan West Hopkins Dixon and world featherweight title talk involving Corbett Maher Sharkey and Fits.
The Standard Cycle club in Avoca was fully organized Thursday evening with thirty members. Officers elected include President Alex Allan, vice president KR H Oliver, secretary Walter Anderson, treasurer This McMillan, and assistant secretary Thos.
Nolan financial secretary James Ol ver captain John Barley first lieutenant Wm. Murdoch second lieutenant T. A. Quinn sergeant P. Mc Andrew list as officers. The club begins with thirty members and will make its first run to Scranton today.
Ex-champion James J. Corbett says he may quit boxing if Fitzsimmons does not offer an eventual match soon. He vows to fight no one else and likely retreats to private life, believing no other bouts will occur.
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