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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1897

Page

6

Baseball Chat and Sporting Talk at Athletic Park

The article describes Athletic Park as a hub for amateurs and professionals with daily practice and a looming season opener. Scranton and Wilkes-Barre teams are highlighted with outfield comparisons and batting averages, plus commentary from Buffalo and Wilkes-Barre perspectives on team finances and management.

Wilkes- Barre Powell Betta Sharrott Fagan Walters Daly Scranton Furs Wikes-Barre Soranton Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Parre

Baltimore defeats Richmond 7 to 4 in baseball game

In Richmond Maryland based teams faced off with Baltimore beating Richmond by seven to four. The report mentions players Johnson and Clements and cites unclear nearby notes from Norfolk and Philadelphia.

Diamond Dust and Exhibition Teaser Inconsistent Reports

The item notes a Syracune catcher Rafter tied to Philadelphia Atbhetica and mentions ex-players MeH Whitehead and Doescher with unclear futures, while criticizing unauthorized borrowing of sports notes and citing a boerting wort notice dated April 1.

Ineinuatin Whitehead Chaice du Mieane Oeylum Ad Wiraght Juekel Boerting Wort Boranion Ih Rochester Longue Tom Lucas Unions St. Louie Herman Broescher Doescher Businesin Muffalo Poword

Understanding Emulsion in Oil Remedies

The text explains that an emulsion breaks oil into tiny drops that pass through tissues into the bloodstream. Scott's Emulsion is claimed not to disturb digestion, is easy to take, and acts quickly as digestion accepts it. It also notes disguising raw oil taste may help.

Scott Celoas

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief

An early 20th century testimonial touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s ailments. The piece quotes a Philadelphia reader claiming long-term pain and fainting spells were cured after eight bottles, presenting the product as a tonic for the female organism.

Lydia B. Pinkham Kiva Rosewood St Philadelphia Lydia FE. Pinkham

Wilkes-Barre Man Bets Clothes On Scranton Victory

Frank Bonner of Wilkes-Barre boasted he would bet a suit of clothes on Scranton beating his former Wilkes-Barre teammates, a claim picked up by Scranton Tribune and Wilkes-Barre Leader. The exchange reflects local sports banter as teams prepare for the season with Bonner reportedly set to report to Scranton next Monday.

dAiser Frank Bonner Wilkes-Barre Scranton Ware Charlie Seranton Homer Wilken-Harre Scranton Tribune Frank Griffin Bonner

Amateur Ball Notes: Activee Club Reorganized for Season

The Activee base ball club reorganized for the coming season and invites all comers. Players listed include Thomas Vonroy, Young and Gardner as catchers, John Keourney, Kurtz, McMonal, Lette and MH Talroy in outfield, James Hradley, McVittie and Anderson as pitchers, with Thomas Conroy as captain and Martin McVittle as manager.

Thomas Vonroy Young and Gardner John Keourney Kurtz McMonal 1. Lette MH. Talroy Jdamew Hradley McVittie Anderson Thomas Conroy Martin McVittle

Blind Michigan wrestler enters indoor meet

Ann Arbor April 7. J. P. Hamilton, a blind student at the University of Michigan, has entered the lightweight wrestling contest for next Saturday's indoor meet. Hamilton already holds gold medals in lightweight welterweight middleweight and heavyweight classes and gained prominence in the Michigan amateur state meeting. He competed at the Athens Olympic Games earning wide attention.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan J. P. Hamilton Hamilton Michigan Athens

Corbett and Fitzsimmons Train Eastward Amid Betting Turbulence

The article notes racing purses for events and entries due on August 17, with E. J. Reetor criticizing Corbett and Fuestmans fight plates as failures. It covers Corbett and Fitzsimmons pursuing a future clash, betting talk, and tensions as Corbett vows to pursue Jim if provoked.

Ageril E. J. Reetor Kinetoscope Company Carson Hector Wil California Riley Grannan Kentucky Corbett Fitzsimmons Fits Bob Jim

Navy receives single irregular armor bid for battleship armor

The Navy Department announced one bid for about 100000 tons of armor for the Illinois Wisconsin and Alabama in response to a call for proposals. Clinot Steel of Chicago offered at 2.60 per ton with a twenty year contract, while Carnegie Bethlehem firms declined to bid citing price and capacity limits.

Washington, Apri Navy Department Illinois Wisconsin Alabama Clinot# Steel company Chicago Long Carnegie Bethlehem Schwab Carnegie Company Sayre Bethlehem Iron Company Aso Congress

Tonight's boxing bout draws local interest at Music hall

Jimmy Judge of the city faces Red Connley of Philadelphia in a fifteen round main event at Music hall. Connley arrived last night in top condition. Ren Wilton of Danville meets Kid Brown of this city in a short preliminary. Both bouts promise solid entertainment.

Jimmy Judge Red Conntey Philadelphia Music Hall Judge Connley Ren Wilton Danville Kid Brown

McCormick Defeats Scully At Tweedo Club Bout

Philadelphia boxer Jack Motormack won a four round decision over Pat Scully of Stefan at the Tweedo Athletic Club. Motormack controlled the match from the start and had Scully nearly floored in the fourth before the final bell.

McCormick-Scully Philadelphia Jack Motormack Pat Scully Stefan Tweedo Atletic Club Scully McCormack

Fearing Wins Amateur Court Tennis Title at Bolton A A

George L. Fearing defeats club mate L M Blockton to win the United States amateur court tennis championship this afternoon on the Bolton Athletic Association court in Ave-eet match.

Boxton George L. Fearing United States Bolton Athletic Association L. M. Blockton

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Advertised by Druggist

Virginia wholesaler IL Wagner of Richmond reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months. He says Mystic Cure for Rheumatism healed him after doctors prescriptions failed and notes similar outcomes from others. Carl Lorenz of Meranton endorses the medicine.

IL. Wagner Richmond Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Meranton

Boxing and racing chatter from old sports column

The column mentions Danny Needham as boxing partner, Pittefeld defeating Yale, German champion Lehy, and racing notes about Paris training and summer tracks. It also notes Kiln and Fleetwood Ark plans, Octavia 2204 dam bred to Gold Leaf, and Penn football manager Francia Meliheny.

Sharkey Danny Needham Pittefeld Yale Lehy Trainite Paris Pittebure Phil Smith A. Newbold Morris Fleetwood Ark Octavia Cleveland Bald Rastun Barneys Lord Pergueon Rubinatein Windsor le Aald Francia Meliheny Slaw University of Pennsylvania MccAvoy Zimmerman Hartford

Rail schedule notes Erle and Wyoming Valley service

Traiis will leave Scranton for New York Newburgh and intermediate points on Erle alec for Hawley and loan points at 7 06 p m and 2 25 p m and arrive from above points at 10 00 m and 9 38 p m effective Jan 4 1597

Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Scranton Pi P Heaton Whckos- Parte Vor I Am Igit Ork Sowark Elizabeth Cox Ress eFmain York Fases Philo Ascenie Philadelphia Crus Franich Sosan Grove M. Na Banon Harrisburg Iver H. Olhausen Lehigh Valley Railroad Philadelphia Aeree Care Pittston Aod Et Phei A. We Tunkharmock Towanda Elmira Tthacs Geneva Aril Au New York Rollin A Apt Char Lee W. Nonnemach Pinel Beranton Lackawanna Avenue Eze Press All Points Expres Easton Trenton Philadelque South Washington and Way Tobyhanna Maghamton Onwenn Corning Bath Dansville Mou Morris Buffalo Buffal Binghamton Nicholson Hinghamton Traiis Newburgh Erle Alec Hawley

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