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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1894

Page

2

Cantankerous Boys Fall Short in Exusturn Race Update

The article reports on local baseball results with Providence topping Buffalo, Erie defeating Springfield, and Buffalo slipping to fourth place. It notes standings, win loss percentages, and ongoing league race implications amid varied club performances and notable players like King Kel.

Syracuses Buffalo Providence Erie Springfield King Kel Tommy Cahill Blackbirds Bisong

Scranton Club Faces Allentown in Low-Scoring Baseball Tilt

Scranton hosts Allentown Veterans in a 7 to 2 loss as Kilroy struggles on the mound. Cahill Johnston and Smith test the visitors with limited offense while Blackburn, the home club’s new pitcher from Wilkes-Barre, shows mixed form.

Scranton Pines Mike Kelly Allentown Cahill Johnston Smith Blackburn Wilkes- Barre Kilroy Providence

Wilkes-Barre vs Syracuse and Buffalo vs Providence Scores

The record shows Wilkes-Barre and Syracuse opening with 1 to 6, then 7 to 9. Buffalo defeated Providence 8 to 6. An Erie match lists Erie 7, Springfield 6.

Providence Buffalo Ebs Suavennisess Ag Scranton Wilkes-Barre Wilkes- Barre Syracuse Wilkes Barre Erie Springfield

Baseball scores from early season games cross leagues

Baseball results list shows Philadelphia over Cleveland 0 in the opener, Chicago defeating New York 6 in the second, Chicago 5 New York 6 in ten innings, Washington 6 Louisville 4, Baltimore 17 Pittsburg, a Bt Louis 4, Brooklyn 19 Cincinnati 6, and Boston 6 in a fragmentary wrap of scores.

Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago New York Washington Louisville Baltimore Pittsburg Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston

State League scoreboard reads Harrisburg over Lancaster

Harrisburg 9 defeats Lancaster ? details incomplete in clipped report. Key figures include C Bothelstee and the Harrisburg lineup. Unable to confirm full scoreboard or final score due to missing text.

Scranton State league plan gets Philadelphia review

Rumor says Marty Swift backs a Scranton State league team and will seek approval at a meeting of State league managers in Philadelphia that night. Swift’s aides urge action while Secretary Diddlebock is said to support the plan. Swift could not be reached for comment. Intrigue swirls over his possible new role at Carbondale as ex-manager remains linked to Scranton baseball.

Philadelphia Marty Swift Scranton Swift Diddlebock Orphan's Court Ackawanns Wil Pervons Hos J. Mullen Jessors & Hine Attorneya

Hotel of the Diamond Beranton at Wilkes-Barre

Beranton plays at Wilkes-Barre today as the visiting team then the latter club comes here tomorrow. The item notes an upcoming game sequence with Beranton and Wilkes-Barre in succession.

Beranton Wilkes-Barre

Clubs Alternate Venues In Two Cities Schedule

The clubs will alternate between Allentown and Scranton on Friday and Saturday with Allentown set to play in Scranton. Buffalo has used two pitchers while Anson has not committed an error in twenty eight games. Rewsopers note many versions by Diddlebock regarding Scray.

Allentown Scranton Buffalo Anson Diddlebock Scray

Wilkes-Barre Bicycle Club Sues Johnson for Breach of Contract

The West End wheelmen of Wilkes-Barre claim a contract breach by John Johnson after he failed to race on July 2. They allege he could have reached the meet despite a railroad strike, citing proof that the strike did not affect his movements and a Canadian-race trip that could have connected with a Wilkes-Barre arrival.

West End Wilkea- Barro John 5 Johnson Wilkes-Barre

Behind the Sulky in Early American Trotter Meet Notes

Race notes from Buffalo and Rochester outline trotting mile times, track records, and upcoming meetings. Mentions Directum and Thetis, Kremlin and Direc tum backers, home bred Nelson, and the New England Breeders' meeting with Mystic, Rigby, and Toatia as central topics.

Directum Buffalo Ore Barry Bird Carldon Rochester Dominion Capital Driving Park Concord N.H Thetis Kremlin Mf Directum Nelson New England Mascott Robert J Guy Will Kerr Major Wonder May Marshall Hal Braden Springfield Northampton Winthrop Maid B. m F. D. Whittcomb Kentucky Star B. G William Elliote Tipton Loree Ralph Wilkes Lampden Park Myatic Rigby Toatia Mystic

Cyclist meet and track hopes dominate regional notes

New York rider Leon Cabbordi wins at Tighland Beach carnival of sporte. Governor Flower invited to Asbury Park for a late month good ads tournament. Morris county plans 200 miles of macadam roads. Dover to Chetham ink races begin and Dixie Hines predicts top speeds at Asbury Park track. I. E. A. Bofinger breaks Iverton mile record in 2.26 4-5. Wither's cycling meet at Clifton on Aug 25 promises fast pedalling and a quarter mile dash featuring Royce, Janney, and Smith. Class B riders seek more support in Eastern circuits. Mercury Wheel Club of Finishing, N J, hosts Class A tournament Sept 8 with seven events culminating in Long Island championship. close Sept 1 with Bailey at Flashing, L I.

Leon Cabbordi New York Tighland Beach Morgan IE. A. Bofinger Iverton N. di Clifton Tuu Royce Janney Smith Bue RK. B. Bailey Sandford Avenue

Protection and tariff policy debate in Springfield Union

The piece argues that industries deprived of protection suffer and workers struggle while revival of general business and capital employment will help. It contends Democrats have struck a death blow at protection and asserts renewed popular demand for protection after three years of Democratic tariff policy.

Democrats and & Aerucee

Prosperity Poised Beyond Tariff Manipulation

A Philadelphia Record opinion argues that national prosperity endures despite tariff policy and political missteps. It claims the country’s resources outrun presidential and congressional misjudgments, affirming resilience against economic manipulation.

Wooing by Advertisement A Nebraska Farmer Seeks a New York Wife

A New York World reporter recounts John McCarton a 63 year old Nebraska farmer advertising for a Protestant working wife from 10 to years old with $100. He describes farm life 100 acres no debts a cement lined house and plans to marry a city woman who can cook and care for the home. The interview reveals his attempts to find a partner and his insistence on religion and financial expectations.

John McCarton Hemingford Neb Third Avenue New York John McCarten John Turewan McCarton Min McCarten Nebraska Tania Tasker Andy West Fourteenth Street Arca Tan Strong Americaland Ikea Railway Church of England Thomas P. Hughes New York World

Malt Extract Promises Relief for Heat Affected Days

Calendar warns heat drains energy and robs sleep and appetite. Johann Hoff's Malt Extract is advertised as pleasant and wholesome relief, with the neck label signature indicating genuineness. Eisner & Mendelson Co. are listed as sole New York agents.

Johann Hoff Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

Auction notices and real estate ads from Scranton area

Notices advertise competitive architectural plans for a city fire department and police station, with bid deadline August 4 1964. Stockholder meetings planned for Bonita Plate Glass Company September 1 1964 and Scranton Forging Company August 2 1964. Real estate listings show properties on Spruce Street Monroe and Vine, plus rural Dalton Pa estate with outbuildings and acreage. Also several help wanted ads and marriage fee commentary.

Buliaine Rea Estate PAA Ora Rapid Pe Monroe Vine Atreats Monroe Avenue Vine Street

Frenchwoman Arrested in Brussels for Kissing Men in Street

A young Frenchwoman was arrested in Brussels after kissing every man she met on the street. Some residents complained, a policeman visited her residence to detain her, and she attempted to embrace the duty inspector at the station. A doctor diagnosed mental disturbance.

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