Risley Shuts Out Richmond as Scranton Wins Debut
In a tight Atlantic League clash Risley dominated the mound for Scranton, earning a 7 to 5 win over Paterson with solid support. Wilkes-Barre blanked Richmond, Reading and Newark also won, while Lancaster and Wilkes-Barre defeated Richmond and Scranton 7 to 4. A sensational running catch by Scheffier highlighted the late drama.
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Where the Teams Play Today
Beranton faces Paterson while Lancaster visits Reading and Allentown travels to Newark. Richmond battles Wilkes-Barre in a slate of evening matchups.
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Reading
Beranton Sonei
Richmond
Paterson
Wilkes-Barre
Erroll
Allentown
Scranton Triumph Over Local Team on Error Prone Day
Paterson N J April 28 Risley starred in the box for Scranton as they beat the home club today largely due to strong pitching. Both teams showed sharp fielding and eager batting, but Scranton capitalized on fewer errors for the victory.
Wilkes-Barre blank Richmond in listless game
Wilkes-Barre shut out Richmond in a listless April game as Patton limited the visitors to easy outs. Three of the Barons four first inning runs came on costly Wrigley and Dundon errors. Score:
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Newark Triumphs Over Allentown In Afternoon Match
Newark, N J spring team defeated Allentown in a tense game played today in Newark April 28 with decisive offense and solid defense leading to the victory.
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Local Tending Team Defeats Rival In Tight Nine Innings
In Tending Pennsylvania on April 2 Lancaster lost to the local team in an exciting nine inning game. The visitors misplayed several balls yet the batsmen stood out. Murphy replaced Garvin in the eighth and lofted a hit to center driving in Miller to tie the score. In the ninth Lawrence delivered two more runs as the home team seized the win.
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Boston Pennant History and 1880s League Standings Review
The article discusses Boston’s twelve pennants including six under Harry Wright, notes eight National League titles won last year, and recalls era records from 1877 onward. It contrasts St Louis and Philadelphia performances, cites percentages and management, and lists Boston players Tenney Lang Powitt Colline Stahl Lowe Yeager Nichols as returning from last season.
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Harry Wright
Fenton
Mr. Seler
John Morrill
St. Louis
Benson
Hirooklya
Pittesburg
St. Lovie
Philadelphia
Moston
Foamese
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Roet
Dua Hamton
Tenney
Lang
Powits
Colline
Stahl
Lowe
Yeaver
Nichols
Pitcker
Honesto to Open Hall Season on Home Grounds
Honesto announces the hall season opener on home grounds with upcoming games against Port Jervis and other strong tours. Captain Peopp will select the lineup after today’s final practice as Mauch Chunk plans to be represented on the diamond this season. Star pitchers McPadden and Tucker headline a strong amateur to semi pro roster from Villa Neva and Wilkes-Barre.
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Port Jervis
Hien School
Luckowun
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Mauch Chunk
Dehiah Valley Echo
McPadden
Villa Neva
Tucker
Wilkes-Barre
Alities
Su Ft Ae Posse
Horner Grocery at the Academy of Miasle
A new Horner Grocery opens in the Academy of Miasle area and draws many patrons. The rewritten comedy centers on a forged will and a plan to gift a marriage, with Daddy Nolan as guardian and Themes Nolan as a grocery clerk.
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Local Police Nab Suspected Gyp Gang After Fraud in Wilkes-Barre
Police traced a ring using Catholic Titties subscriptions for fraud in Wilkes-Barre. A young man known as WS.Toekson and associates from New York Philadelphia and Lily NY were identified by handwriting and arrested after a failed attempt to cash a five dollar bill and a four month subscription. Packages of blank subscription forms were found as evidence. The gang reportedly operated from South Franklin Street and targeted residents in the area.
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Ellick
Nook
Wena
Cithelle News
Christian Merald
Ali Kane
Houth Pranklin Street
Gathoile News
TM. Mier
New York
Warner
Philadelphia
Jluity
Lilie
Pillow Kelling
Wilkes-larrie
Toek- Son
North Washington Avenue
Cours
Trilian
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh basketball and baseball lineups noted
The report lists multiple teams and lineups with players such as Nichola Dougan and Bowerman in Philadelphia at different venues. It also mentions umpires Emelie and Melon and games at Washington and New York with Butteries Werhing on Methuire and Carrick. No other games were played yesterday.
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Raha
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Seaehret
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Merry Widows Big Double Comes to Gaiety Theater
The Merry Widows Big Double company heads to the Gaiety next Monday through Wednesday for a lavish season opener. The program includes A Trip to the City, a forty-voice chorus, and Widow Gray’s Reception with ornate scenery and new electrical effects. Chauncey Oleett returns to star in A Romance of Athlone at Lyceum soon after with a scenic, romantically set production from 1800 Ireland.
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Athone
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Chancey Oleok
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Tye
Land
New York
Scranton Scranton baseball notes and league race update
Budding prospects in Scranton show mixed results as Hodson struggles with five bases on balls and three wild pitches. Paterson opens with an error by McMahon in the second, Lippert plates three with a triple, and Egan's single shores Scranton’s position. Brooklyn and St. Louis in NL race, with Boston and Philadelphia in pursuit as St. Louis holds the top spot after a Wednesday loss to Chicago.
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al. Kuckenberger
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Steamship Agents Protest Tax on Handling Foreign Drafts
Steamship agents in Morikans’ area held a meeting at the Wreat Senuten to protest a letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Miller. They discuss an annual tax of 2 for handling foreign drafts and urge intervention as proposed amendments could place brokers under the tax. A petition is planned with signatures from Lusgerne and Lackawanna agencies.
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Local Notes and Social Roundup From Town Center
Evening events include a noon recital by a local talent and an open air concert at the comer tonight at 8 with a program featuring From Treple to Treple and Our Path at Nome. Remains services for Willem McDonough to be held at Lower Aerio. Changes among school teachers announced and a disturbance by Monahan's Guarda on South Blakely Street ends without arrests.
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Resignation of Colonel Hutstroud Shocks Delaware Line
The Kimina Advertiser reports Colonel George M. Hutstroud general trainer for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad has resigned, surprising employers who recall his big heart and steady friendship. The note details union movements, bond requirements for port employees, and active hiring at Dickson Manufacturing and other firms as labor actions proceed.
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Trainmieter
Delaware, Lackawanna Am Western Railroad
Kimina Advertiser
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Ladckiewinnia
Holetead
Aralene Blaerenyy
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