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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1897

Page

3

Baltimore Wins Third Temple Cup Game in Quiet Fashion

The Orioles defeated Boston with ease in the third Temple Cup contest. A late shower halted play after seven innings, denying Boston four runs and five hits. Klobedang and Hoffer pitched for the visitors as Baltimore’s bats outpaced Boston’s pitching in this unexciting finale.

Boston Baltimores Lewis Orioles Klobedang Bostons Hoffer Ulines Heston Bseort

Football scores and upsets from Princeton and Rutgers games

Rutgers suffered a 64 to 0 defeat at the hands of Princeton, highlighted by Hillebrand’s 100 yard kickoff return. Lafayette edged Franklin and Marshall with two touchdowns, while Pennsylvania defeated Gettysburg 51 to 0 and Yale beat Amherst 18 to 0 with a freshman lineup.

Franklin Marshall Lafayette Vranklin and Marshall Greenawalt Eleht Morr Bionerowl Wellenmeyer Zimmerman Hhinehart Tkesteens Comet Sccesensevere Sons Cere Mole Kielfer Krankiln Mirehall Dulty Brey RaAforhart University of Pennsylveania Juvie Linkkmen Morrison Bowers Marahmal U. of P Gettysburg Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Gettysburg College Morice Minds

Amateur Ball Notes Clash Set for October Match

The Crescenta accept the challenge of the Harmonies for Oct 0 at 2 90 p m on the Crescents grounds J Cooney manager The Minooka team challenges the Lack Swannas or the Eurekas for a game on the scene

Crescenta Crescents J. Cooney Minooka Swannas Eurekas

Record Trotters Shine At Kentucky Breeders Meeting

Lexington Kentucky Oct 6 large crowd on second day of Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders meeting. The 46000 futurity for two year olds won in record time by Janie TT. Other results include a 2104 time in the Wilson pacing and a 202% time for Countess Eve in straight heats. Portland Maine also reported light attendance with the 21% trotting stake won by George Ax in three straight heats.

Lexington Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Janie Wilson Sallio ‘Toler Ashland Wilkes Lady Geraldine Mither Clisa Countess Eve Norval Kyburee Portland George Ax Gquadricw Hail Fidworth

Peoria Bicycle Club Fall Meet Opens Strong

The Peoria Bicycle Club reports a successful first day with favorable weather and solid attendance. In professional events Arthur Gardiner of Chicago won the quarter mile, with Harry Mureh of Calega second and Tom Cooper of Detroit third. time 66.5. Cooper also won the one mile, Nat Butler second, Gardiner third. time 2 003-5. Dr A J Brown of Cleveland won the tandem handicap, with H R Steenson of Dayton second and Nat Butler third. time 4 25.

Teora Peoria Bicycle Club Arthur Gardiner Chicago Harry Mureh Caleaga Tom Cooper Detroit Nat Butler Boston Chienet

Against Low Gears in Cycling

The article argues larger gears suit most riders, since small gears waste power. It notes slower pedaling with big gears is easier and faster speeds require less relative effort. It warns against very high gears, saying some spare power is preferable to exhausting early in a ride.

West Side football challenges listed for Oct 10

The Alerts of the West Side challenge Crescent and James Boys grounds game on October 10 at 290 yards per minute in Tribune notes. Waleh the manager invites Young Americana to a game on October 10 at 1 90 p m on the Alerts grounds with transit directions from Ninth and Swetland streets. Dldie McHugh captain invites No 14 school to a next Saturday game at 1 o'clock on No 14 grounds with a Washburn street car route via Lincoln avenue.

T. Lewis Grounis Washburn Street Lincoln Avenue Dldie McHugh Tribune

Eddie Bald to Race in Europe for Short Distance Records

Eddie Bald sails October four for Europe to ride in France and England aiming for short distance records. Gardiner plans a world record push with manager James Temple backing one to five mile paced events at Garfield Park. Major Taylor faces a circuit-ending Racine meet amid dispute after Becker’s on-track assault.

England France Gardiner Taylor Becker Arthur Gardiner Major Taylor Detroit Chicago Bald Europe James Temple Temple Garfield Park Racine Mott J. Platt Betts Ciardiner Arthur Stackpole Stackpole Mexico W. E. Becker Taunton Mass Darky Tom Butler Hufstetler Inelde Butler

The Last Day Poem Becomes Classified Ad

A young woman brings a poem to a newspaper office by mistake and the advertising manager ages the piece as a want ad. He praises it, quotes a price, and contemplates placing it next to reading matter while debating the author’s intent and identity.

Jingo

Quotation Exchange Amid Ride Fraud Confusion

The excerpt shows Hoy insisting he has never killed or wanted to kill a girl, while Harper's Magazine quotes him complaining about an unsafe ride as he seeks to jump off. The dialogue reflects a tense moment related to a ride incident and alleged criminal behavior.

Harper's Magaalue

Pace-Making Machines and Evolving Racing Pace Technology

An English racing enthusiast weighs the shifting value of pacing machines from tandem to quad and beyond. He notes France and America expanded crews, while the pace instrument shifts influence records more than individual skill. The piece foresees possible century-end growth to ten or twelve riders in propelled machines.

Engand France America

Nichols the Boston Pennant Pitcher in Spotlight

Ex catcher Charlie Bennett recalls Kid Nichols’s rise from the Kansas City grounds to stardom with the Boston club. Bennett details Nichols’s steady delivery, rare control, and mix of fast and slow straight balls. He notes Nichols’s winter bowling strengthened the arm and praises his performance as possibly better than ever.

Kid Nichols Bostons Charlie Bennett Detroit Nichols Kansas City Grounds Bennett Omaha Boston

Senator Sorghum’s Homemade Speech Draws Fire

A Washington Star item recounts Senator Sorghum reading a self-made foreign policy speech to his wife. The playful oration mimics hawkish eagle imagery, but his wife warns it could backfire with voters and temperance allies, likening it to a tainted broadside.

Senator Sorghum Bird of Freedom Nhettles Temperance Society Washington Star

Best Known Man in the Universe John L Sullivan

John L Sullivan is hailed as the best known man in the world for revolutionizing boxing with knockouts in four rounds and for boosting the sport globally. The piece notes Sullivan’s fame across America and abroad, his impact on fans, and contrasts him with later champions like Corbett and F kus Simmons.

America Uncle Sam John L. Sullivan Paddy Ryan Mississippi City Sullivan Australia South Africa England Ireland Scotland Fieth Bismarck Gladstone McKinley Queen Victoria John L Africa James J. Corbett Bob Fussimmons

Perry Petettle Quoted on Soap in the Bible

Wayworn Watson quotes Perry Petettle claiming soap is mentioned in the Bible. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes both men discuss the Bible’s treatment of good and bad things in a brief exchange.

Perry Petettle Wayworn Watson Cincinnat! Enquirer

Dainty Dog Refuses Cold Sausages Allegedly

A New York Tribune item recalls two neighbors discussing a small dog. One notes the animal refused cold sausages this morning while the other jokes about cannibalism.

New York Tribune

Wise man changes his mind and a foolish never does

An aphoristic collection notes a proverb about adaptability from Jowett and a quote about a wife’s wisdom, attributed to the New York World. The lines juxtapose prudence and stubbornness in a brief editorial snippet.

Hewitt Jowett New York World

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