The Tribune from Scranton, Pennsylvania • Page 19

Tntal. ........38 16 13 27 13 4 Beranton r()32 uuo inu BlWfhamton C40 401 JOx 16 Jwo base hits Dunham, Miner, E'arce. Mason. Three base Hits ill ok Stolen bases Konnlck, Dunham, Sacrifices Keating. Hill, 2.

Double blays Miller to Oeschler to Dunham; Miller to Dunham. Left on base cranton, 10; Binghamton, 6. Bases on tails McPhce, Spencer, Hill, ilallen, 2. Struck out By McPhee, fallen, Hill, 2. Hits Off McPhee, Jn Spencer, 7 In Crowe, none in hon't; Mallen, 4 In o.

Passed Dan t'ouslneau, 2. Losing pitcher Mc hee. Umpires Lohr and McUevitt. Irime 1:50. Bulllvan, cf.

Lxmtlson, If. Lucas, If. luckett, 2b. Hedford, lb. 3 b.

Crowe, c. 'earce, ss. Snison, p. IcPhee, p. klallen, x.

fandell, p. (Second Qania.) BCKAVTOIT AB. It. II. O.

A. E. 3 1 2 2 0 0 4 3 4 ..3 3 i 2 3 0 2 1 0 Totals 28 9 18 kiWif. koatl.ng. ss.

Rqm'an, rr. punham, lb. Miller, 3b. I ladder, cf. Leschler, 2b.

Fieffer, c. kinneaor, p. ransbach, p. BXK0BA1CTOIT AB. R.

II. 2 1 O. 0 3 Totals 25 7 z21 iBatted for McPheo In 6th. EScven inning by agreement. Beranton 400 00 1 0 Binghamton 300 310 7 Two base hits Miller, Bedford.

ltblen bases Duckctt, Miller, punham. Sacrlflces Bedford, Mason, punham. Double plays Oeschler to Dunham. Left on bases Scranton, fllnghamton, 8. bases on balls lion, McPhee, Klnnear, 2: Gran.s tach, 2.

Struck out By McPhee, Klnnear, 3: Crandall, Gransbach, 2. lilts Off Wilson, 2 In McPhee, 5 In Crandall, 2 In Klnnear, 7 in ransbach, 2 In 2. Hit by pitcher (Roman). Wild pitch Mc Phee, Winning pitcher Klnnear. Los nfc pitcher McPhee.

UACK JOHNSON IS FINED FOR SPEEDING SHELBYVILLE, Ky Aug'. 12 "'(A. Jack Johnson, a for jfaex heavyweight champion was 'Itrrestcd here today on a charge if speeding from Lexington to at the rate of 56 miles VHfour. He pleaded guilty and "Judge E. T.

Hollard fined him j10 and costs. Johnson said he bad attended a negro fair at tjexington where he appeared in exhibition boxing match last flight. CHIC SHORTEN Mathewson Observes His 45 th Birthday Greatest Pitcher of Baseball, Born in Factoryville, Spends Quiet Day at Saranac Lake Where He Is Convalescing SARANAC LAKE, X. .12 (A. Fighting and app.irently winning another battle for his health, Christie Mathewson1 quietly celebrated his 45th blrthdny at his home here.

The famous pitcher, now president of the Boston Braves, lias been build ing up his strength ngaln at Saranac Lake after a threatened breakdown which followed his ovcr enthuslastlc work last Winter and Spring In the Interests of his Boston club. Tvecent and. reliable reports were liia.t "Big Six" was fast regaining Ills health. Mathewson was born on August 1 1880, at Factoryville, Pa. WEI.

I. KNOWN HERE Christie Mathewson, one of tlie greatest pitchers of baseball. Is well known In Northeastern Pennsylvania, where lie was born and bred." It was at Keystone Academy, In 1S0C. while Just over the 16 mark, that the Factoryville boy first began to attract notice as a moundsman. Three years later lie advanced to the position" of star pitcher for Bucknell University and a year later he Joined professional baseball ranks with the Norfolk, Virginia League Club.

It was late in the into season that Christie was purchased by the New Tork Giants. However, he returned to Norfolk the same season. Shortly after this he was drafted by the Cincinnati club, which In turn traded him back to New York as part payment for Amos Ilusie, the'ljest pitcher In his time. Joined Olaati Mathewson wrs a member of the New York Nationals from 1300 to 1916, and during this period of sixteen years established a record as a pitcher and all round player that has seldom been equaled. Early.

In the season of Will Deport Battling Siki Labor Department, Keeping Keen Eye on Various Escapades of Negro, Decides Country Can Struggle Along Without His Presence WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 fA.r.) Battling SIkl, the Senegalese, who rose to pugilistic heights l.y dcfcatlns Georges Carpentler, and who told Immigration nnth'iv'tiis when l.e c.ipic here In April, thit he planned to stay only a mnntli, must lenvo tho country forthwith cr face arret and deportation proceedings. The Labor Department, In Informing the fighter that he was not wanted hera any longer, took cogjilzniice of a Ion? sequence of newspaper accounts of various escapades, the most recent of BASEBALL WHEELS TO MEET The Keystone and Lackawanna Baseball leagues will meet at the Weston Field clubhouse next Frldav. August 1 1. The former meeting will be called to order by Chairman Marko wltz at 8 p.

the latter convening Immediately afterwards. It Is important that all managers and umpires affiliated with the above circuits be present at this mectlnr. lc Jlarko ivits states that only one represent i tlve from each club will be allowed In the meeting room, the manager or captain of each team preferred. It is Important that ell teama take this notice In advance and see that only ons man Is present at this meeting. "CHARLESTON" CONTEST IS HELD AT WESTON FIELD The contest, which was held last night at Weston Field House, under the auspices of the Rureau of Recreation, wav won by Miss Doris Kcnyon, of Dickson City, n.shled by Ronald Harry, of tireen TMdgo.

The Judges were: Walter Bltcliko. William Murphy and Miss Margaret Ruddy. In retaking the frigate Philadelphia, from Tripoli tans, one American was wounded, r. i 00 Minooka Residents Surprise O'Neill and Shorten At Reading THE' SCRANTON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1925 CROWE HURLS AND GOES BEHIND BAT is Taken From the Mound in the Fourth Inning to Relieve Cousineau UtMCDO Mi DROP DOUBLE ners Buried in First Came, But Lose Second Tussle By the Score of 7 6 (pecinl to Tli BIXGHAMTOX. N.

Aug. 12. Birijrhumton tool; the second and hird games of the series here from Beranton today, swamping the i Miners in the first tussle, 1G to 6, and asing out of the nightcap engage ment 7 to G. Crowe had the delightful experi nce toda; of occupying two boxes, he pitcher's and the catcher's. This the, second time this event has oc urred, despite the fact thit follow rs of the Scranton team have peti tioned Owner Walter Hapgood to prtify his Eganites with two baek topjf Scranton is recognized as the only earn in organized baseball wnicn arries but one catcher.

The ex ected happened today and Cousi leau, scranton lon catcner, was aken from the box and Crowe was elieved of mound duty and dressed in the backstopping paraphernalia nd placed behind the box. This hap ened in fourth, whib the Miners ere trying to stem the tide of runs hich was burying them like China's too frequent tidal waves. Mallen, ho comes from anothir Hapgood kation. followed Crowe to tne liound. The pitcher catcher, Who also plays rst base when Mr.

Farrell is off uty, caught during the second game Iso. The box scores: (First Game.) ESCJtAWTON A B. R. Eulllvan, cf. )onelson, rf.

jucas, If. buakett, Bedford, lb. felce, 3b c. warce, IsdcPhee, p. lb Spencer, p.

c. p. Totals tison, ion, kea tOW: If iui, rf Konnlck bunham, lb. killer, 3b. ladder, cf be'schler, 2b.

Hill, O. A.C 0 1 1 1 2 0 2 8 2 6 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 (i 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .40 6 13 21 13 I nllTGHAMTOlT AB. R. H. WATCH READING'S DUST I 0: in tiinirr.

i rfci; 1916 the Cincinnati club opened negotiations for Mathewson's services as manager and the New York team and stockholders, while loath to part with "Matty," refused to stand In the way of his advancement. As a result, Mathewson went to the Cincinnati Jfa tionala in the capacity of manager on July zo, 1916. The deal was one of most Important ever made In big league baseball olrcles. New. Tork gave Matthewson, Eddie Roush and William and received In turn.

Charley Herzog and Wade Kil llfer. Career ai SCaaarer As a manager of the Cincinnati Nationals, Mathewson made an excellent record, but his place In baseball was won while a pitcher for the New Tork Giants. Mathewson had most remarkable control of the ball at all tlmes, a blffllng assortment of curves, change of pace and the most thorough knowledge of the strong and weak points of every batter that faced him. The combination made him an invincible pitcher. He Is a veteran of several world series and the outstanding feature of the World Series of 1903, when the New Tork Nationals defeated the Philadelphia American four out of Ave games, every one of which was a shutout.

Mathewson is also credited with two no hlt games. Mathewson responded to the call to war at the close of the abbreviated si ason of 31 8 and served with distinction overseas. He returned to become coach with the Giants, holding that post until 1920, when he became seriously ill from the effects of being "gassed during the war. For three years he waged a terrific battle at Saranac Lake and was pronounced bet ter last year. Shortly after that he hooked up with the Boston Nationals.

Which was revealed when SIkl was found on a street In New York City's negro pecllqn, unconscious from a knife wound. Immigration authorities said that on his arrival they were informed by SIkl. whose real name is Louis Fall, that he wished to remain month to engage In several bouts. Ho asked temporary edmlfsinu as an artist, not subject to the quota law. and was given pcrmls clon to remain six months.

Official fald today that his presence In this country since last November had been Illegal. RED SOX AGAIN DEFEAT TIGERS (Continued from Page Eighteen) but he failed to do anything to celebrate the event. Babe Ruth was still on the bench with a strained hack and yeach patrolled tho right field. Score: CHirAflO I NEW TORK all al an Vnntil cf 4 0 1 Olfomlia cf 4 0 0 1 0 Havla aa 0 0 0 2'K J'na'n 2h 3 10 10 folllm Tl .4 0 1 4 Sll'naclial rf 1 0 1 2 0 Sheelr lb 4 0 0 11 1'Venrh rf 3 0 1 4 0 Kalk If 4 0 0 3 If 3 0 1 3 0 Hooper rf 2 0 fllohrle lb .1 0 1 12 0 linrrett rf 1 0 0 0 flinnsan 3 12 0 3 Knmm 2 0 fl 0 2' Hon iron ih 2 0 0 1 0 rVholk 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 3 Lyons 2 0 0 1 Slrennoek 3 0 1 0 1 Kl.oli 1 110 Ml f'vptijr'a 0 0 0 0 ft formally 0 0 0 0 Of TntnH 30 0 2 21 12 CWrtf New York nrro Dnenn Pomiook. fitnl Totnla 58 2 7 27 18 I0 000 0000 flOO 010 01 I Two hlta Duran.

bnae Mnatll. Sacrifice neiiBnngli. Leff on baea Nw. 7: S. T'naoa on bull" riff 1.

Hita Off Lyona. II In 7: fi onirroa. 1 In C'nnnrMy. 0 In Ill by pltchorl bail By f.vona fDuirrn. riltolior t.yona.

Fniplrar Morl inlty, Ormaby and Kallln. Time 1 WOT BO BAD Thlrtyflve. yearlings bring a total of $84,060 at the Saratoga sales. STEVE AND CHIC ARE OVERWHELMED WITH MINOOKA PLAUDITS Sheriff Reap, John McLane and the Gang From Judge's Present Reading Manager and Catcher i With Diamond Stickpin and Traveling Bag By GORDON WILLIAMS fncil to Tli R'DUblletii READING, Aug. 12.

Johnny McLane, Sheriff "Jim" Reap and the gang from Minooka. forgot about Old Home Week long enough today to invade this town of Pretzels and Beer to do honor to two ball players from the home of the famous Blues Manager Charlie Shorten and Catcher Steve O'Neill of the Reading Internationals The visit was a complete surprise to Manager Shorten and the smiling O'Neill. When the. Minooka contingent, headed by a Reading band, walked on the field, Shorten's eyes popped. Seated hi the dugout with O'Neill, the popular local manager got a great thrill when he saw his brother, Paul Attorney James J.

Powell, William Judge, Leo O'Malley, P. F. Higgins and others in the procession crossing the diamond. OrMt Hand BhaklBf. didn't tak Charlls and didn't take Charlie and It Steve long to grasp the hands of the visitors.

Soon the ball players were surrounded by an admiring' group of friends from Mliiooka, where diamond stars grow on treeS. Reading; fans stood and cheered as Shorten and Stevte were mobbed by the Minooka crowd. 'Sure, and It's a fine ball yard you have here, Charlie," remarked Mike Thornton as he glanced over Lauer's lawn. Beranton Kas Hew Rival. "And I must say the beer Is good," added Pat Reap and William Judge.

The Minooka outfit paraded to the ball park, headed by the "Ringgold Band, the best musical organization in the city. None but the best for Minooka, was the slogan. When the fans heard the band they could not figure what It was all about, for the visit had been planned so quietly that even the ball players did not have an Inkling of the surprise. Behold, the Sheriff! The, majestic figure of Sheriff Jim Reap strode at the head of column and the big fellow was followed by John McLane, Charles O'Boyle and the others. The Minooka visitors, accompanied by Shorten and O'Neill, paraded around the Infield, while the big crowd at the park cheered and applauded.

It was a great day for Minooka Old Home Week back in Lackawanna county, and the big surprise for Shorten and O'Neill in Reading. For the benefit of the visitors, Man READING FALLS BEFORE TRIBE Chic Shorten Has Double and Single, While Steve O'Neill 1 Collects a Bingle JERSEY CITY DIVIDES Toronto, By Batting Hard With Men on Base, Whip Providence in Opener READING, Aug. 12 (A.P.) Rochester defeated Reading today in the first game of the series, 6 to 4, the Tribe retaining third place alone as a result. Manager Shorten, of Reading, was presented with a diamond pin by friends from his home town, Scranton. Steve O'Neill was given a traveling bag.

pnrnesTr.n I READING abr tr he Conlin rf 4 2 1 2 fllieh (I SO Helnn If 4 0 2 1 arm 2b 4 10 1 Demo 2b 4 3 2 3 6' Shorten If 5 0 2 4 Onil lb 0 2 9 MXiiTTlb 4 1 ZH Memkr rf 3 0 0 2 11 Her Rnpp 3D t'rlun at LeTicn SKEXTEBS DIVIDE 3 114 A A A 9 Kan rf 1 3 0 2 3 1 Urown 8b 4 0 2 1 3 1 0 4 O'Neill 3 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 Yeune 10 0 0 IHanklna 0 0 NSmallw'ap 0 0 0 0 tMlildletm 10 0 0 IMcCart 1 0 0 0 Totala 33 fi 9 2710! TMali 33 4 12 2717 Patted for Tnuntr in 7th. fni Hnnklna In Rth Kocheater 203 011 000 Readtnr 110 000 O20 4 Errore Berg, 2. Two base hiti Hatnea, Shorten, 'M Larry. 8arlflee I'rban, MenoJky. Double playa HIrIi end We.

Turret! McOarmn. Berg and McLarry Demon. Urbnn and Onalow; Levsep and Onatow. Left on baaea Rochester, 7 RMdlnr. A.

Haaea on halla Off Lev aon. McNamara. 1: Touni. 4. Struck out By I.evaen, McNamara.

1. Hita nn MpN'amnra. In 3 fnona out In 3rd) Young, 2 In 6: Hnnklna, 1 In 1: Small wood. 1 In I. Wild Ditch Hanklne.

I.oa lng pitcher McNamara. Umpire" Myera, Augur ana tarpsnnr. Time JERSEY CITT, N. Aug. 12 (A.

Jersey City and Buffalo divided today's double header, the Skeeters winning the first game In 13 Innings, 5 to 4, while the Bisons ran away with the second game, 11 to 1, With the first tied up by Buffalo In Its half of the ninth, the Jersey City pitcher pulled the game out the. 12th on his hard drive to right with one out, scoring all the way from first when Dye, the Buffalo right fielder, permitted Urbanskl's single to slip past him. In the farewell session Buffalo registered 16 hits Zellars and Best, while Reddy was Invincible, holding the locals to four blngles. Scores, first game: Buffalo 000 000 301 000 04 Jersey City 3 00 020 100 000 15 Batteries: Shea, Jones and Fox; Kelfer and Vincent, Frcltag! Second game: Buffalo Ill 003 511 Jersey City 000 000 1 1 (7 Innings by agreement) Batteries: Reddy and Zellars, Eest and Freltag. TOEOWTO WINS PROVIDENCE, Aug.

12 (A. Toronto, by batting Swaney hard especially with men on the bases, whipped Providence In the opening game of the series by a score of 7 to 2. Toronto fielded brilliantly, Lane and Styles doing fine The Orays could pot hit Stewart to any elfccf. Score: It Toronto 004 100 200 7.1 2f 1 Providence 000 010 1002 8 '1 Bntterles: Stewart and Manlon; Swaney, Tomlln and BAD KNEE American Flag, son vC Man O' War, has a bad knee and may nut be seen In colors again this season. SCAT SUE XEAXlfS Jack Dempsey says he will sue Kearns If the latter insists he Mis manager.

1 ager Shorten presented a good Dutch McNamara and O'Neill. But Rending lost a well played ball game to Rochester, 6 to 4. A Tew Timely Remarks. When Shorten came to the last half of the first Inning, Sheriff Reap step ped to the plate, doffed his hat and inaae a rew remarKs: "We feel we owe an obligation to you folks In Reading for tho welcome you have given of our boys, Shorten and O'Neill. But we also feel that these players from the old Minooka Blues will show this league how the game snouid be played." onorien was presented with a diamond stickpin and O'Neill was the recipient of a traveling bag.

The players of both clubs surrounded Shorten and O'Neill and the Sheriff when the presentation was made, and then gavo a cheer for the Minooka Blues. Shorten Has Double. Just to show the home town lads that ho still tan plokle the pill, Shorten crashed a double to left center after getting tho diamond stickpin and chased the first run home. Shorten made four sterling catches during the game, proving to the satisfaction of his fiiends that he retains his speed of foot and wonderful Judg ment of fly balls. O'Neill caught his usual steady game and singled in a rally which threatened to upset the Rochester tribe.

Minooka visitors didn't see Rcadirc win, but they left for home tonight pleased to know that Charlie and Steve are popular In their berths. COBB'S PREDICTION Ty Cobb Is predicting the Reds will beat the Giants and the Pirates In tho National League race. It's a good prediction oven if It dosen't come true. HILLSIDE BOBINS The manager of the Hillside Robins Is requested to call 7 C302 after 6 p. m.

and ask for Bernard. WITH O'NEILL BEHIND BAT STEVE O'NEILL New First Baseman Secured From Tribe Bedford, Initial Sacker for Rochester Internationals, Joins Scranton Club at Binghamton Farrell Has Bad Arm A new first baseman joined the lected two Scranton Miners at Binghamton yes terday In the person of one Mr. I3ed ford, of the Rochester Internationals, It was announced last night by Busi ness Manager Eddie Kohnstamm over the long distance telephone from the Triple Cities home town Bedford, who replaced "Red" Tar ell, on the hospital list for the past several days with a bad arm, col hits at five times at bit In the first game with Binghamton yesterday, and in the second engagement had one safety out of three trips to the plate. Farrell, It Is understood, will net be out of the lineup for eny great length of time. He Is now at his home resting up and nursing the Injured wing, and will likely join the Miners within a week.

This Is the Last Call On Our Summer Clean Up of All Sport Equipment Remember this is final. We still have some, wonderful bargains but they won't be here long. So get busy quick before the sale is SPALDING SWEATERS 1 Here's seasoa. Flannel Shirts (Summer Weight) Vz Price White Oxford Shirts V2 Price Linen Knickers Price Just think of it one of these great big Spalding sweaters for half of original cost. It would be a shame to pass up an opportunity like this.

Playmore Shirts 25 OFF a popular shirt this They come in different colors and materials, with a knitted band around bottom and cuffs. They can be worn in or out of the trousers. Price All Sport Sweaters Vi Price This is a handy garment to have in your equipment. We a them in a variety of colors and. styles.

SOME MORE REAL BARGAINS Witchel Shield Golf Shoe. Price Golf Hose ,1 Off Tennis Rackets Off Oil Skin Raincoats $10.00 and $12.50. Now $9.75 Pogo Stick, $2.50 to $6.00. Now, Your Choice $1.00 PROVIDENCE HEADS N. VALLEY LEAGUE Olyphant Juniors Keep Pace With Leaders, By Defeating Dodge Juniors, 8 0 MEETING CALLED MONDAY1 Next Sunday's Games Will Decide the Pennant Chase With Important Program The Olyphant Juniors kept pace with the league leading Providence Standards by winning easily from the Dodge Juniors, 8 0, while the North, End boys registered a decision over the Sport Hill Tigers.

The Roulevard A. C. retained their hold on third place by trimming the Beaver A. to the tune of 10 0. Next Sunday's contest will almost decide the pennant chase as the Oly phant Juniors will entertain the lead ers, the Providence Standards, on the Olyphant grounds In a double header.

The first contest will start at 1:30. taadlnf of Olnbs Providence Standards 13 Olyphant Juniors 13 Boulevard A. C. 10 Sport Hill Tigers S. Dodg Juniors 8 Beaver A.

C. 4 1.. 1 3 5 7 7 12 All Bathing, Suits (Except Life Guard Suits) Price Lifeguard Suits $2.95 Flapper Floats 50c and $1.00 Now 25c and 50c The Sj) or tina Goods successors ro HARRY W.REINHART 107 09 Wisruntoi Ave. DAI Of PARKERS GUN STORE 321 Sprvct Slretf Pet. .920 .867 .633 .533 .250 ISXFSXX ALLOWS TKXEZ KITS Shlpskl, Olyphant Junior pitching ace, twirled his est game of the present season and allowed the hard hitting' Dodge Juniors but three hits, two of these of the scratch variety.

His team mates, on the other hand, wielded their bat effectively and made prsslble for him an 8 0 victory. Manager Kotch played Heine Groh at third base. The box score: OLYPHANT I DODGE JUNIORS III ibr ko Xale'ko2b 4 2 12 OlFrants 4 0 0 2 0 Adami cf 3 1 2 1 3b 4 0 1 .1 1 AKat'koc 4 1 1 0 7. Ob'aki 4 0 0 3 0 Kotch 3b 4 115 3IKaiara If 3 0 I Hlmohklb 4 0 0 7 0 Feeney 11) 3 0 0 8 0 Rchntiraa 4 0 12 lfltnalnaki rf 1 0 0 0 0' Kropll'klf 4 0 1 3 01 Warner cf 4 0 1 2 0 Skrltuklrt 110 0 ol.l.rakl all 0 0 3 1 Shlpikl 2 2 1 0 0: Mater 2 0 0 0 2. Koban rf 10 10 OIKnUle 3 0 0 0 1 Totals 81 1927 Totali Z2 0 3 21 8 Score bv tuninga: Dortaa Junior one 100 0000 Olyphant Junior L'3p 003 Oiix iS Two baae hit" Ailama.

IxAilile plnya Soboelnakl to Peney: Snlpakl to E. Nale vanko to Hlmrhak. struck out Hy Ship lei. Mnxey, Kalzle. 1.

Tias on balls Off Khlpakl. 3: Maxey. 1: Katzic 1. Hit by pitcher By Shlpaki (Frantx). Um plre Prokop.

MXBTIXO MOKSAT President Prokop announced yester day that a meeting of managers will be held In the Weston Field House Monday evening at seven thirty o'clock and requests that all malingers be present. Several protests will be heard and decisions will be rendered on same. WASTE BALLS TEW. An expert writes he hasn't seen a catcher call for a waste ball on a batter all year, The Coolldge economy plea has not been In aln. ft JERMYN BROS? Al.