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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1897

Page

2

Double Header and Even Break Between Scranton and Montreal

Syracuse nearly leads the standings after a tight stretch in which Scranton and Montreal split a double header. The day’s results include Springfield edging Buffalo 1-0 and Providence and Toronto facing rain delays with Wilkes-Barre and Buffalo hosting Springfield.

Scranton Montreal Montremd Syracuse Wilkes-Barre SordengMeld HAHA Srccessene Siesesere Providence Toronto

Scranton and Montreal Tie After Exhibition Doubleheader

About six hundred spectators watched as Scranton and Montreal break even at Athletic Park on a home grounds exhibition. The first game ended 5 to 4 in favor of the home team, with Becker of Syracuse pitching, while the second contest featured lively fielding and costly errors. McNamara led Montreal with three two-baggers and a single, and Yerrick pitched well despite the rough score. Scranton tallied four runs in the third inning on a clutch hit parade.

Fcranton Montreal Athletic Park Becker Syracuse Philhelpitally Gunson Gillen Bonner Sullivan Massey McNamara Berger Yerrick Scranton Phrat

Stolen Bases and Errors Highlight Montreal Contest

Richer shows team speed with Nonner Boyd Bannon Bhearon among leaders in stolen bases. Montreal and Scranton left runners stranded, Struck out Ty Gillon once by Yerrick. Double plays tied 2 to 2, first on error credited to Beranton and Montreal. Gillon pitched, umpire ONeill. Time 1 50.

Richter Nonner Boyd Bannon Bhearon Scranton Montreal Ty Gillom Yerrick Bonner Sullivan Massey Beranton Gillon Ry Gillon O'Neill

Batters and Umpires Named Across Multiple Games

In Wilkes-Barre Patton and Goulding led Batter regions with Kise Inger and Ryan in support as Mason officiated. Springfield saw Hruffalo and Buffalo teams in a postponed game due to wet grounds with Swartwood umpiring.

Wilkes-Barre— Rhe Wilkes-Barre Byraocuse Patton Goulding Kise- Inger Ryan Mason

Baseball Scores From East Coast Games

A jumble of box score lines shows St Louis at Baltimore Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Louisville at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Washington and New York games with innings and battery names noted, plus umpires. Several games were called for darkness and several scorings show mixed digits and abbreviations.

St. Louis Baltimore Chicago Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Louisville Philadelphia Pittsburg Washington Coicard Sevs Otonia Pittebury

Weathered Action Delays Norfolk Athletics Game

Rain postpones Norfolk-Norfolk and Athletics matchup while Richmond and Lancaster hosts show erratic scores and shifting lineups. Batter names like Schmbtt Foster Claveon Rothfuss Paterson Weetlike Rainey appear in terse box notes with umpire Betts.

Baseball challenges flood Lackawanna county schedule

A flurry of late summer baseball challenges fills Lackawanna county as teams including the Walsh Wahs, Starlights, Lilacs, Merriwell Boys, Nonpareils, Rosettes, Violets, Edisons, Orioles, Sliders, West Side Sliders, and others issue summons for games on September 3 to 6. Managers like F Reap, T Hall, Hart Woodward, and G Schlager vie for first replies and venue details across Priceburg, Stone Avenue, and Mores Taylor hospital grounds.

Walsh Wahs North End Jexsup Starlight Peter Regan Lilacs Lackawanna County Evang Kane Moran Reap Tieue Kelley Moetiuire Rhea Calpin Moriarity McGrall F. Reap South Side Merriwell Boys Stone Avenue River Street Tribune Man Aer Metropolitans Priceburg Crescenta West Bide Browns Wallie Wahs James Hoya Faddan Tycoons The John Hahn Violets Anthracites Hyde Park M. Troy Edisons Golden Orioles Orioles Edison Mores Taylor Hospital Hart Woodward Sliders G. Schlager West Side Sliders Waghburn Street Conway T. Clarke Lackawannas T. Hall West Mind Stars Peachville Stars West the Tribune Jey Curtis Frank Martin

Fitzsimmons Gets Decision in Twenty Round Bout at Music Hall

Hugh Fitzsimmons of Brooklyn won a hard fought twenty round decision over Marty McCue of New York City at Music Hall. McCue fought cleverly but Fitzsimmons forced the action and gained strength late to prevail before about 360 spectators.

Myen Vy American Sporting Club Music Hall Hugh Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Marty McCue New York City McCue Fitzsimmons Pat Murphy Eddie Coleman Purcell Bath James de Forrest A. G. Spalding & Co Sporting Goods House W. D. Fitzgerald Oneonta Paddy Hopkins

Friction in Gearing Versus Chains in Bicycle Design

The article compares friction losses between chain drives and geared wheels in bicycles. It notes chain systems have lower friction when in good alignment, while bevel or spiral gears show higher losses. Gear failure to maintain consistent contact worsens friction, especially on climbs, making geared wheels less suitable for flexible frames.

Michael Breaks American Hour Record on Detroit Track

Jimmy Michael set a new American hour pace record at the Detroit Cycle Association track. His fastest mile was 1 minute 48 seconds, and by the end of the hour he had completed 32 miles and 12 yards, surpassing the old mark by one mile.

Michael Detroit Gent Jimmy Michael Michel

Quoits Match at Capense Hotel Pine Brook

A quoits game is scheduled at Capense hotel Pine Brook today between Pat Thaldy of Pine Crook and Thomas Bell of ibley. The match will begin at 9 o clock.

Capense Pine Brook Pat Thaldy Pine Crook Thomas Bell Ibley

It Pays to Make Your Wants Known in The Tribune

Tribune want column proves quick returns for little money as readers respond with 8 replies yesterday. The feature highlights how well readers leverage the service to obtain desired goods or services.

Tribune The Clifton Soap and Manufacture Company Cincinnati Edward, Fish & CO Borden Bronk Chicago Lil

Adve Under This Head One Cent a Word

Job ads seek canvassers agents and salespeople with varied pay and perks. Firms like Evans and CH Chicago and John Wedderburn Co advertise patent ideas prizes and sample sales.

Heston Masa Kh O Evans & CH Chicago John Wedderburn & CO John Wedderburn & CO. Dept Ane Wasahinay Adva Atlvs

Star Second Baseman Sold to Brooklyn in $500 Deal

Bill Fagan of Syracuse Eastern league will marry the Stars and join Brooklyn after the season. Canavan, formerly of Providence, also sold for $500. Horton, ex Baltimore player, signed by the Stars and to report immediately.

Syracuse N. Y Bill" Fagan Brooklyn Canavan Providence Horton Baltimore Btars

One Cent a Word Sells at Rent-Singer Store Front

A brief yet odd listing notes a storefront near Traders' Bank labeled Rent-Singer with a brick rear building and an address at 225 Jefferson Avenue. The entry reads as a plain classified item in the local page.

Singer Store Traders’ Bank Squire Jefferson Avenue oMoe M. B Price Street

Chain Still Superior Power Conveyor Says Cornell Expert

Professor Rolla C. Carpenter of Cornell declares no better power conveyer than the bicycle chain. He notes tests show friction 0.5 to 0.75 percent with a new chain and even after 2000 miles, while other chains show 2 to 5 percent friction. He suggests upcoming chainless wheels may appear next season.

Rolla C. Carpenter Cornell University Carpenter University 6

Polyclinic Hospital Inscribed Enamel Piece Returned

A gold and white enamel item with an inscription Polyclinic Hospital 67 was returned to 232 Aduina Avenue after being found. The discovery prompts memories of the hospital’s historical ties to the area and civic donors.

Png Polyclinic Hospital Aduina Avenue

Garfield School Opens September 14 under Torry

The Garfield School of the Lackawanna announces its opening on September 14 led by Principal Torry. Harvard Yale Princeton Bryn Mawr Wellesley representatives visit the faculty for classical, scientific, English and modern language courses. Prepares students for college or business with shorthand classes and a catalog available upon request.

School OF the Gackawanna RE i Harvard Yale Princeton Bryn Mawr Wellesley

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