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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
6
The court refused to grant a new injunction to block the Cleveland team or its captain, noting that continuing the existing restraining order would prevent further harm. The petition sought to stop the league from collecting alleged wrongful assessments and from barring the team from participation.
Ruined or wet grounds delayed most games with Buffalo defeating Scranton in ten innings. The Bisons remained within hailing distance of the Canadians as multiple matches were postponed due to rain and wet fields across the league.
In a ten inning pitchers battle Buffalo Bisons lose to Scranton 2–1. Brown and Cannon pitched well for Buffalo while Bottalo drove in the go ahead run for Scranton. Weather delays kept attendance low at about four hundred observers.
Captain Oliver Tebeau of the local baseball team prevailed in a notable injunction case against the National League. Judge Noble issued the decision this morning after a quiet session with only a handful of fans present. President Roberson attended earlier but was absent at the close.
In Philadelphia on May 18 the National League game saw Baltimore drop four straight to the Phillies. Key contributors included Cushite, Wetter, and Holtinere with strong pitching and timely hits. Attendance reached around 2,400 as fans witnessed a defensive battle and solid all around gameplay from the home team.
The article reviews a listless Providence town game with players such as Rudderham and Wittshire News figures noting speed and curves. It covers local sports writers meeting to discuss sustainable uniform systems and hints at other regional skating talents and upcoming sports conventions.
The Tribune lists teams issuing challenges on Priceburg grounds August 21 and next dates. West Side Athletics beat Kelser Valley 12 to 8 on Liverne Street. Pine Brook Nationals vs South Side Mads in water ball at Stillwater grounds. Olyphant Browne to play County league games at Carbondale and with Ruthrond Y M C A. University of Pennsylvania football to train at Mountain Lake Park Maryland.
A former Frohman guard from last year aims for a spot in the Big Eleven. He shows strong form and an excellent hint of Stigoens as he pursues selection.
The article compares the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds as the top contenders for the Temple Cup. It highlights Orioles returning to first place, Reds’ strong pitching, and balanced lineups with key players mentioned. Predictions lean toward Baltimore winning the Cup, but both teams are well matched in pitching and fielding.
A wartime era editorial urges safe youth bicycle use and adult riding moderation. It argues children must have properly fitted bikes with correct crank, saddle, and handlebar settings to grow healthily and avoid injury, while noting many seniors ride well into advanced age. It also reports on local athletic events including a penny endurance match and a 15 mile road race with finalists and a serious crash.
Nelson Cr Teets, longtime captain and right center of Scranton Hasketball, resigns after leading the team through a state championship era. The club posted two wins and twelve losses under his management.
Jim Corbett arrives in New York with Cal Hawkins and Al Smith to meet Sharkey and Alexander. He dismisses East Coast rumors of his decline and says he is eager to fight Sharkey to prove he is not a has-been.
The origin of envelopes lies in a Brighton stationer who decorated his shop with stacked paper in descending sizes. Customers found the tiny cards lovely but could not address them, leading him to create envelopes cut by a metal plate. Demand grew, and he commissioned twelve houses to manufacture the envelopes, launching a new branch of stationery.
The items are equipped with pneumatic tires and operate well. No defects noted. ready for use or sale.
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