The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-09
Cronin Allowed but Two Scratch Hits
and GrayS Won Third Game.
Nathan Strauss and Jim Fenton Win
Big Events at Hartford.

Providence made II three straight
against the Jersey Citys, leaders OF the
Eastern league. and now the cry is %
TO Baltimore"
The game yesterday was a battle royal,
which went IL innings before a run was
scored. and then Providence won by mag
nihcent batting. which produced two runs.
The defeat moved Jersey city from the
lead which they had held since July IA.
Pitcher Cronin covered himself with
glory by shutting out Murray's men with
only two scratch hits I'm the entire II in
nings. Lindaman pitched n grand game
for Jersey City, and for 10 innings held
the Grays at five scattered hits and not a
single pass. But Cronin was even more
effective at all times. and every one OF
Murray's men had to admit that "he GER
tainly had something on every ball he
pitched"
In the entire II innings the "Skeeters"
were unable 10 place q single clean hit.
The two scratches 10 their credit were a
grounder that Rock tried 10 capture on
the run. but only succeeded in knocking
down. and n bunt by Joe Bean which
Cronin hesitated about tackling. seeming
20 think that Jacklitsch would take II.
The game went at a fast clip, with brill
liant and almost perfect fielding behind
tho pitchers. As 4, began TO reach the
overtime mark the crowd became intense
" excited. and the last three innings were
played amid a continuous uprosr.
Pitcher Cronin practically won his own
game. when he opened the 18th inning
with a safe drive. and from tho base lines
called upon his mates 10 help him around.
Harley sent him 10 second ny sacrificing.
and he went 20 third while Pete Cassidy
was putting a strange hold on McFar-
lands smoking grounder. Dunn then laced
ont the hit which sent Cronin home, prac-
tically winning the game. Brodie and
Jacklitsch clinched II when they followed
with singles and Dunn scored. Jersey
City had last chance at the bat, but could
do nothing.
The three defeats administered by
Providence was a heart-break king dose for
Jersey City at this time. when the "Skee-
tiers" and Baltimore are almost tied, with
Providence close behind and going faster
than either.
Every man on tho Providence team Is
confdent OF success against Baltimore.
Secretary Baeny went 10 Baltimore last
night 10 induce the Oriole management TO
go 10 Rocky Point 10 play off two post
poned games next Sunday. The Baltimore
management refused 10 take the chance
against the Providence team. An offer
of a guarantee OF $1,000 and payment OF
the Baltimore clubs travelling EXPENSE
was made with a hope that such a cash
inducement would give Providence the
chance desired, but Jennings was afraid
and the Baltimore club refused.
Pitcher Putnam went To the New York
Americans last night. Providence will
have Cronin. Nops. Poole and Josslyn for
pitchers I'm the series at Baltimore and,
with Josslyn's arms rounding into shape,
" a.. -. ,ufn Ia all pfnhF
Manager Dunn IS negotiating for two
pitchers. who are represented as having
everything required for effective work
and expects TO close a deal for one OF
them within a day or two. Attendance
1900. The score: