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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1896
Page
11
Scranton defeats Toronto 4-2 in fourteen innings as Keister and Massey spark late offense. Providence also wins in a fifteen inning marathon over Syracuse, with Wilkes-Barre errors fueling the other dramatic games.
Toronto at Svrinton Nuttido at Walkhosbarre Howhister at Springefeld Syracuse at Proviidonte game pairings listed for the league schedule and matchups.
Scranton and Toronto battled fourteen innings with late drama as Truby and Kelster anchored sensational defense. Maguire and Moss starred in the field while Keister and Delenhanty produced key hits. Toronto tied in the fifth and Scranton led until the late frames with strong pitching and defensive prowess throughout Athletic Park.
Wilkes-Barre led early but costly errors allowed Buffalo to seize a 7 2 victory. Diggins misplayed a fly in the third opening two runs, and a fourth inning error spree let five more score. Bonners liner keeper Lewee? stopped a home run bid as the crowd of 700 watched a clear day.
In Providence the home club edged Syracuse 7 to 4 after a long inning battle. Ronnon was ejected in the fifth for persistent kicking as Dolin and Coogan and Delaney Zahner Ryan topped the scoring with strong hitting and steady defense. Umpire Doescher called the game.
New York news reports Thomas Sharkey, slated to fight Corbett next December, will square off against ex-champion John L. Sullivan in a four round bout at Madison Square Garden on August 1. Sullivan has been in peak condition and the match draws notable interest.
Washington could not capitalize after an opening three singles as Giambert shut them down in the first. The Phillies showed strong team play and primarily Cross as the lone bright spot, with a crowd of about 200 watching Philadelphia win 7 to 4 over Washington at Philadelphia.
Frank Ward, the second baseman released by Scranton, was signed by Toronto manager Bucktnderser and will face Scranton today. Ward joins due to Truby’s ankle injury and is set to oppose Hutchinson, who was also released and negotiating with Paterson. Salary issues halt further moves.
A fragmented report details Toronto scrappers, multiple players and managers, umpiring disputes with Larry Kettrick and John CinlYney, and reappointment debates. It notes Burns criticism, Powers’ actions, and Gaffney’s reinstatement amid Buffalo ties, with a focus on the season’s ongoing tensions.
The Olyphant Browns challenge the Moosic Populare for a game on Olyphant grounds Monday. The Sunsets swept the Green Ridge Stars and will play at Hollow grounds Sunday at 3 oclock pm. Conrad Hentechier, captain, accepts the challenge. A dominoes game was proposed and accepted at Wallace Ormeston's Durham hotel Old Forge by William Elgey, with man and money ready.
A meeting of the Olyphant Football association is planned at W. J. Evans's hotel in Olyphant this evening at 4 o'clock. The notice appears with an advertising line for McGarrah's Insect Powder, sold in 25 and 10 cent boxes.
F E E Anderson rode a mile on a bicycle in 1 minute 3 seconds behind a moving train on the Blum Line from Union Station to Alden Illinois. Torpedoes acted as time signals as engineer Ed Eberle pushed the speed to sixty two miles an hour and the rider finished three seconds after the train stopped.
The funeral proceeded from the family home on South Main Street with Rev. Lindermuth and J. Cowan officiating. The Presbyterian choir led a hymn "Why Do You Weep" by Richard T. O Malley. Interment was at Langcliffe cemetery.
The L A W meet in Louisville produced sensational finishes with a mile open record by Arthur Gardiner at 2.01, beating Bald’s mark, and Tom Cooper winning the mile national championship in a tight photo finish. A first-day accident left C Mitchell with two broken collarbones as racing officials faced a threatened strike.
Peckville residents report that Miss Lena Barnes accompanied Emma Barnes and Mrs Stella Arnold home from an extended visit in Mends York. Lena will stay until next Monday. Henry Chapman’s new tenement on Hickory Street has lumber on the ground. Mrs Arthur M Peck thanks friends for aid during her husband’s illness and death. Rev Jonas Underwood of Scranton will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday. Pastor Simpkins is on vacation. The Raymond breaker of the Forest.
The coal company, which has been idle since June 15, resumed operations last Thursday. The Infant child of W. Blues is very sick with spinal trouble. A straw ride to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ailler at 1216 Court Street Park Place was enjoyed by a group of young locals. The evening featured games music and refreshments at 10 30 with many attendees listed by name.
CLARKS GREEN and others spend weeks at J B Austin's while Green makes improvements to a new home. Stella Covey is bedridden after an injury. Sunday school picnic jointly by Methodist and Baptist groups held at Lily Lake. Mrs. Davis on business trip to Factoryville. Miss Carrie Polhamus visiting relatives. Alice Coon returns to Mountain Top. Mr and Mrs Judson Wells attend wedding of their niece Gertie Johnson to Rivenberry of Factoryville. August Marx and son Frank visit from Dunmore. Candy coated Sarsaparilla promotes health at Scranton drugstore.
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