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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1896

Page

11

Baltimore and Cincinnati Clash in Tight Championship Tilt

The article reports a late championship game with sharp defense and a rare error by Burke, detailing scores and lineups. It notes Washington defeating the Smoky City team, Brooklyn beating Louisville, New York edging Chicago, Boston downing Chicago, and Philadelphia taking a close win over Cleveland with pitching changes and weather favorable for the games.

Baltimore Erond Placers Burke Rlh.e Cincinnati Poul and Clark Foreman Vaughn Sheridan

Eastern League Baseball Results and Standings

Providence defeated Wilkes-Barre by superior batting as Springfield triumphed over Scranton in a heavy hitting contest. Rochester edged Scranton while Buffalo beat Rochester and Syracuse split with Reading, with Buffalo 7 Rochester 4 and Syracuse 5 Boston? The list notes matchups Scranton at Springfield and Wilkes-Barre at Providence among others.

Providence Wilkes-Barre Westerday Springfield Scramtom Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Woodlus Scranton Sprint Turdita Hifato Mocheter

It Was the Longest Wit Made in Springfield

Fragmented OCR text mentions Springfield and Scranton, with names like Gilbert and Potithers, and hints at a sporting or local event score. The passage is garbled but implies a long, unusual wit or incident tied to Springfield.

Springfield Johnson Hillard

Wild pitching duel ends with Providence loss to Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre defeats Providence 7 to 1 as Dixon Lewis and Metts spark a late surge. Domination by Wilkes-Barre pitchers, combined with timely hits by Manier and Metts, seals the road win while Providence errors cushion the final margin. Kenton Conkley earns the win with supporting offense from Lyons and Hassett.

Larne Doukle Bett Grays Holy Ronnie Buses Lewis Providence Murray Talon Gookan Ilkes-Barre A.B P.O. A A McMahon P Weiss Wilkes-Barre Karnet Wilkes- Barre Hite Dixon Hetts Drava

Rochester Defeat Stumbles Through Error Plagued Game

Rochester fell 10 to Buffalo in a contest marred by errors. Gray and Herndon faced light hits but misplays shifted momentum, while Beere delivered decisive gestures as Beere PLB. Umpire Keefe officiated as Herndon, Boyd, Gray, and Wigwhart appeared in the lineup.

Rochester Buffalo Gray Herndon Beere Hechester Hutilo Boyd Wigwhart Keefe

Wild pitching duel marks Toronto game with Delaney dominant

Delaney pitched aggressively for Toronto allowing seven baserunners as Staley kept control. Wagner hit safely in every at bat while Boore and Casey contributed hits. Umpire Gaffney presided as Delaney and Ryan faced off against Staley in a tense series matchup.

Toronto Delaney Staley Bexiles Shortatop Wagner Ryan Staley Casey Gaffney

Second Bapeman Reister ia in Scranton

United Press scores of Thurkley’s game in Springfield included his time. Hickey played second base in that game. Nelsier strained an ankle in Wednesday’s game and was left at home.

Philadelphia Cleveland Gumbert Philadelphie Keener Orth Br.h.k. Whilidiipia Bapeman Reister Ia Scranton United Prees Thurkley Springield Hickey Nelsier

Browns Lose to Moogle Powalirs in Amateur Baseball

The Olyphant Browns were defeated by the Moogle Powalirs in a free yesterday game. The confusing OCR notes a score line and references to an Oak Leafs of the South Side and a separate September meeting at don Litthe Mines grounds at 2 p.m. Answer to Toe Telburne. ALT. Potten, Thudhaser.

Olyphant Browns Moogle Powalirs Matsarecaeeces Lonke Don Litthe Mines Toe Telburne Alt. Potten Thudhaser

Dry swimming for women a home exercise guide

A vintage instruction piece argues most women lack swimming skills and promotes dry swimming at home. It describes lying on a rug with back supported to mimic water strokes, followed by rapid, repetitive motions and breathing to strengthen muscles and tone the nervous system.

Wommnkind

Mean Tricks on Young Ball Players Attract Attention

A former Chicago scout recalls hazing of new players by older teammates at West Point style pranks. Tricks include forced training, unsafe workouts, diet abuses, and even injuries from stunts like suspension straps and nails on practice fences.

West Point Vyoungster Bill Everett Chicago

Plumbers to Face Scranton in Social Baseball Meet

Wilkes Barre and Scranton plumbers set a sociable day at Athletic Park with an afternoon baseball game and an evening banquet. Two weeks earlier Scranton lost badly in Wilkes Barre but now aims to rebound and entertain the Lu gernites with improved play and hospitality.

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Athletic Park

Champion Pigeon Shoot Driving Park Thursday

Hen Tillman seeks matchup with Mr. Harrison in a prelude to a political clash. A Democratic committee telegram to ex President Harrison from Washington notes Tillman’s weeklong Pennsylvania tour and references a sharp New York speech.

Hen Tillman Mr. Harrison Washington Democratic Congressional Committee United Associated Preszen Harrison Benjamin Harrison New York City Pennsylvania New York

League of American Wheelmen grows with active members

The League reports about 1500 members and a treasury near 15 dollars while race shares promise strong fall sport. A Scotch champion Allan rode 240 miles in 4 hours, lowering records by 204 miles. Authorities warn against unsafe cycling and suggest soap to locate punctures.

League of American Wheelmen W. N. Allan Allan Pennsylvania Railroad E. Fr. Anderson St. Lola

Zanzibar Crisis Ends with New Sultan Ready to Maintain Status Quo

Zanzibar reports the crisis is over as Ma moud bin Mohammed bin Said is expected to continue the existing government. Britain aims to preserve the status quo and may hand over Said Khalid to authorities. The Times notes England will reinforce Zanzibar with Indian troops from Mahrastra and bolster garrison strength.

Zanzibar Mamoud bin Mohammed bin Said Great Britain Khalid Berlin London Times England Lord Salisbury Zanaibar Mahbrasa

Four hundred workers to be let go at Illinois Steel plant

Indefinite closing of the Illinois Steel company plant at Hammond Indiana will throw 400 employees out of work. John Clare the Medford station burglar who died from a Brooklyn hospital shot wound was buried in Potter’s Field. A Boston and Maine passenger train collided with freight cars in a Boston suburb injuring a fireman and engineer. Applications for incorporation of liquor saloons under the Raine law were filed in Albany from New York City yesterday. The White Star steamer Germanic completed its last transatlantic voyage from Queens area.

City Fathers of Columbus New York Buffalo Gotham FP. W. Osgood Brooklyn Japan Bunker Hi!l Monument Cabanne Troyman Loulaville Chicago France England St. Louis Globe-Democrat Bunnell Hadfield Gideon Ray Crouse Allentown Philadelphia Madeline Kilpatrick Europe Olympia London Murchisor John J. Mrough Manchester Conn Mir. Brough Ireland Scotland Wales Frankfort Germany Constantinople John Clare Medford N. Y Potter's Flekd Boston and Maine Railway Boston Mase S “Sderal Albany New York City Queensea

Grand World Race Staged for Four Mile Turf Prize

Brighton Beach Racing chief William Engeman proposes a world wide stake race open to all, with a purse between 100000 and 150000 dollars. The event aims at long distance competition to draw European and American entries, with preparatory races and agent visits to Europe planned for preparation before 1900.

William Engeman Hrighton Beach Racing Association New York Dispatch Weatchester Racing Association Coney Island Jockey Club Engeman Agenta Europe Sass Association

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