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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1897
Page
2
Montreal edged Toronto 6 5 in a tight contest as McDougall pitched for Toronto and McFarland held hits in check for Montreal. Attendance was 10,000 and Syracuse notes mention Farmer Brown for Buffalo in a later game.
Providence defeated Scranton as hitters rallied in the late game after a tied fifth inning. Eagan homered to give Providence an early tally and a five run lead later in the contest. Springfield beat Wilkes-Barre by Brouthers three RBI homer in the fifth.
Radway’s Pills offer a tasteless patent remedy claimed to purge and purify the system. The advertisement lists numerous ailments from indigestion to female complaints and liver disorders and urges readers to obtain the book of advice from Radway & Co in New York.
In Baltimore on September 21 the Orioles defeated New York by a wide margin behind strong batting from Tiernan and sharp defense led by Stenzel. Meekin struggled as Baltimore built an early lead andfielding remained near perfect aside from one misplay. Batteries Meekin Warner for New York and Nope Robinson for Baltimore. Umpires Hurst and Carpenter.
In Boston, Brooklyn piled up twelve runs in the first inning of the opener due to a mix of strong hitting and weak fielding. The second game featured sharp fielding, solid pitching, and timely hitting with standout work by Tenney Long Duffy Collins and Hamilton as Brooklyn and Boston traded further runs.
In Pittsburgh on September 21 the Reds capitalized on poor Pirates fielding and timely hitting to win. Two games were scheduled for tomorrow with an attendance around 10,000. The box shows Hawley and Merritt for the Reds and Breit enstein and Peltz for the Pirates, with McDonald noted as Empire.
Cleveland secured a hard earned victory as Ryan delivered the game’s only standout moment with a sensational steal of home in the ninth inning. Wilson and Criger caught the battery for Cleveland with Thorn ton and Donohue behind the plate. Umpire O’Day presided.
reminiscences from racing days recount Mountain Maid trotting a mile in 3 24 5 and drawing a ton weight at Fashion track. Sensation wins Buffalo 20000 purse. Dan Mace and Don Mace ride, Camora and Fullerton duel, Ethan Allen and Dexter also noted in long trotting era.
The speaker recalls paying 5600 dollars for a horse after a race and selling it for 15000 dollars the following year. He notes the prior owner Gillender boasted of owning the most money earning trotter but feared future failure.
Lehigh University announces its 1921 football schedule with trips to Princeton and Pennsylvania in October. The slate includes games against Williams College in Albany and Bucknell in Williamsport, plus Lafayette at South Bethlehem and matches with Army at West Point, NYU at Bethlehem, and the Navy at Annapolis. Thanksgiving brings Lafayette to South Bethlehem.
The Young Sports publish a call for state teams under 13 to play on conflict grounds. G Whymeyer manager and F V Bergan captain oversee the new season as inquiries are invited.
Crescent base team aims to schedule a game with the Harmonies or Purekas on Crescent Grounds Spot. Manager Mulligan notes. Taylor Rosebuds cannot face Hickories or Lawrenceville this afternoon due to a prior game. Evan Davis, manager. Mineola club challenges Lackawannis on home grounds Stept. 1. M F Judge, manager.
A terse Chicago notice from Borden Block seeks a well known man. The ad mentions Bollelt Ean Ee Ons and monopoly, big money for agents, with no capital teanired. Fish & Co is listed as the contact.
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