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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1896
Page
6
Fragmentary text references Serge THE F COAL EXCHANGE and T Carroll Co with hints of clothing or summer made to order. Limited readable names suggest a classifieds or notice fragment about a shop or advertisement. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the readable words.
Yesterday results show Scranton defeating Toronto while Providence and Syracuse tumbling in waterlogged play. Wilkes- Barre and Trenton pace a tight race as Sonieri and Ponies stretch winning streaks. St. Louis, Rochester, and Syracuse also noted in a busy schedule.
ToeDay presents Eastern League games featuring Scranten opposed by Toronto Wilkee Harre clashing with Hoffata. Hoy Silence faces Syemeapete Sprinthel in Rochester as the schedule unfolds.
Toronto faced a rough game with sloppy fielding and pitching misplays as the Canadian squad struggled through a tense contest. Massey notched his first name in the box score while others failed to spark offensively.
Utile defeated Wilkes-Barre at Buffale in a blotches style contest as Wadsworth struggled for ind and the visitors managed only five singles off Tif. Bonner of Wilkes-Barre was sick and Diggins filled second base capably. Attendance reported at 19. Byare: HA BuYile Joe TOO ey Wilkes-Barre 12. Other notes mention Rochister-RAR and various players across Syracuse and Providence lineups.
Buffalo crowds saw George Gray falter in the ninth allowing five runs as Wilkes-Barre defeated Buffalo by a five run surge. The Bisons showed sharp fielding including a one handed running catch by Lewees, drawing 6100 in attendance.
Wilkes-Barre defeats Buffalo 5 to 2 as McMahon hits a homer and Bark Bonner, McMahon, and Karl turn two double plays. Keenan, McMahon, and Goosenough contribute hit totals, with Grey and Rethvik handling pitching duties and a 1s time noted.
Fragmentary baseball style lines mention Brownies and Rochester with unclear scores and players such as McParhity Baston Boyd and Leridon. The text is garbled, offering no coherent game result or dates.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Star Park and Providence Groups with scattered names and dates. The readable bits hint at a sports or event scene but lack coherent facts, participants, or outcomes to confirm a clear lead.
A garbled late nineteenth century box score snippet lists Chicago and Cincinnati games with partial scores and player names. The text mentions Louisville and Milwaukee and hints at batting and pitching notes but details are unclear.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered team names and scores across multiple cities including Brooklyn New York and Chicago. Specific results are unclear but appears to document several games with final scores like 23 and 2, placeholders suggesting matchups such as Doston vs Philadelphia and St Louis vs Cleveland.
About 200 people gathered at the Brickyard grounds Minooka to watch the Glories and the Minookas scrap in a rough game. The Dunmore Mornc ore s defeated the Minookas despite a sharp showing by Philip Hesan for the Blue Rock. Errors dominated the affair with neither side delivering clean defense or potent hitting.
The Wilkes-Barre Spotters won a close game as McCabe and Batting led a spirited effort against the South Side in a gilt-edged clash. Waukee, Mallon, and Herding featured for the rivals with sharp fielding and solid pitching shaping the outcome.
Scranton defeated Lyons in an exhibition game with Gillon on the mound and lefty Sesamour also pitching. Jomeen and Onstealt were noted as strong batters while springfield’s bail remains a subject of speculation regarding a possible return to Taw Mundger Trwin.
Miss Mary McHugh daughter of Mrs Richard J McHugh was laid at rest in Hide Fork Cemetery yesterday afternoon. A large cortege visited the residence 115 Penn avenue where flowers lay on the casket. Bible verses and religious items accompanied the floral tributes. Services were held at St Pauls church with Tew Pow McManus officiating and a sermon by Rev. McManus. Pallbearers listed include John Lynott John Sullivan William Fitzgerald Mathew Flynn Richard Kelley Joseph Leonard Patrick Cusick Joseph Mitchell AL Dotty William Hannaway A J Golden Eugene Schroeder. A high Mass for the repose of her soul was set for this morning at St Pauls church.
A year old boy testified about his father's cruelty in Alderman Millar's court run Saturday night. Clarence Kidder faced charges from his wife including non support assault and battery and threatening to kill. The boy testified his father threw him down stairs and beat him, corroborating his mother's account. Kidder posted 800 bail and awaits trial in jail.
An elderly man, Michael Reddington, was injured when he was shoved to the ground during a dispute with Patrick Tolan on an unpaved street. He was taken by ambulance to Lackawanna Hospital with a broken toe. Tolan was arrested by patrolmen after a warrant was issued by Alderman DeLacy.
Attorney Joseph OBrien declines to permit use of his name for Congress. Mir OBrien not pursuing ambitions this year. James Lynell of Olyphant is mentioned for tomistress by Democratic leaders. A meeting Wednesday evening invites attendees to New York for Bryar and Sewall ratification. Prominent Democrats plan a meeting this week to discuss possible material for a county ticket.
Newport harbor hosts annual races with Honoria Hensler aboard the Neckan amid a mix of social and noble guests. Sir Brooke Beltranley and Lord Gaden pursue Honoria as Pendragon and Flying Scud slug through the waves. Amid wind and spray, Honoria proves fearless as rivals circle, while Chauncey Parkes watches from shore.
In a perilous sea chase Honoria Pepperidge and companions battle towering surf and fleeting danger aboard the Flying Scud. Sir Brooke saves Honoria from a wash overboard as Pepperidge eyes a prize and the boat presses toward the finish line.
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