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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1896
Page
6
Toronto drops three in a day while Scranton and Springfield profit from the tally. Canucks and Ponies slide in the percentage record, reshaping standings in a volatile midseason stretch.
Scranton faces Wilkes-Barre in a doubleheader while Huffulo visits Belester Sprimcdel travels to Providence and Toronto plays Syracuse in scheduled league games.
Scranton’s 10th inning miscues doom the Alligators in a rough road game at Athletic Park. Wilkes-Barre capitalized on errors by Lyttle and others, taking advantage of late miscues as pitching held to seven hits. Maguire and Brien misplays sparked tension, but the visitors earned the win in extra frames despite Scranton’s late push.
Incomplete OCR notes describe defensive plays, errors, and pitching moments with players Brown Moes Homner Wente Hetts and Maguire. Mentions first on balls, wild pitch, passed ball by Wente, umpire Curry, time 1 40.
A large Olympic Park crowd watched two high scoring games. In the first, Rochester capitalized on unearned runs to win, while Buffalo rallied in most innings to claim a victory. In the second, Rochester plated two in the first and held on as Buffalo surged late, but fell short. Umpire Swartwood officiated both games with attendances noted.
In front of 66 fans, Providene beat Springfield in both ends of a twin bill as Hodson and Dixon paced the visitors with strong hits. Coughlin battled in crucial moments but errors marred both games. Toronto, Stare, and others provided notable play as the Grove/Leahy lineup clashed with Springfield.
The piece notes Anson, with forty four years in the game, as one of the hardest to strike out. It describes two called strikes against him as rare and highlights how even top pitchers struggle to fool the veteran in late years. It also mentions Roger Connor as another aging star nearing retirement rumors.
The writer contrasts players like Waid who retire late with a free-spirited Trieste Wild and laments the lasting grip of a ball field on many. He notes players complain about ball magnates then feel nostalgia for the life left behind and regret their departure.
Meaney and Massey improved batting averages as Legotte collected a single double and triple in the opener. O Brien errors costly but praised for a solid game. First Wilkes Barre game set for 2 15 pm with Gillon and Lovett starting. Provi dence visits Thursday and Friday as Spring season looms.
The Violets of the South Side defeated the South Washington Avenue Stans 9 to 2 on September 4. The Nonparetis of Prienburg beat the Walle Wahe of Providence on September 1. Minookas challenge the Eurekkas for a game on September at Minooka rounds. Moosie Populares defeated Diamond Spotters at Dundee Park, Wilkes Barre, by tl to. Bittenbender club accepts challenge from Olyphant Browns for September 8 at Olyphot. Mentions of team rosters and managers Tom Gitters Tim Stalth Joli Tighe Kid Worts Morris Posner Julius Posner Jack Keegan Jack Thomas Charles Zune John Goughan.
The Journal Pineapple bicycle relay left San Francisco August 2 and reached Journal office New York April 14 with a crossing time of about 13 days 3 hours 20 minutes. The ride prompted editorials on non alcoholic drinks and temperance with local opinions on cycling culture and endurance.
The match held near Pilmimmer and Cordell drew a 400 pound purse with Fb pounds stake. Pilmmer entered as favorite at 4 to 4 and dominated after the sixth round, finishing in the twentieth when he knocked Heht out of Wha.
A New Haven report attributed to a Yale man suggests Bob Cook may retire from managing Yale athletics and possibly move to the University of Pennsylvania. The piece notes speculations of Cook’s exit and a career shift amid the era’s college sports dynamics.
Canada defeated the United States in a two inning cricket match held in Philadelphia. United States players were all from Philadelphia, with scores showing Canada totals 34 and 117 in the respective innings, and the United States totaling 164 across both innings.
Scranton athletes claimed seven of ten events at Carbondale in a well attended first annual field meet. Reese of Scranton won the 440 yard dash and the 230 yard event, Mooney led Carbondale in several sprints, and the relay favored Carbondale. Hurdles and the hammer throw drew notable efforts with fierce competition throughout.
The Hartem River in New York hosted the seventh Middle States regatta on Sept 7 with entries from Pennsylvan ia Barge club Harlem Rowing club Metropolitan Rowing club Newark Rowing club and others. Winners included Harlem Rowing club in the senior double sculls and Varuna Boat club in the senior four without mention of date or exact times beyond noted finishes.
A death is reported for Captain Cvitith owner of Fisting Jits in California. The season shows fewer lutting horses than in prior years and Weeley H. at £10 has been sold to Rochelle parties. Gallie B. is noted as the granddam of Beuzetta.
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