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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1896

Page

11

Barons Move Up as Scranton Wins in Eastern League Action

Rochester edged Syracuse to rise to sixth place in the Eastern League standings while Scranton moved up from eighth after a batting duel at the Allc rater City. Wilkes-Barre and Springfield trailed as rain affected Providence at Springfield and the daybook noted several teams could shuffle positions.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Rochester Syracuse Providence Springfield

Scranton and Toronto Meet in Intercity Sports Showdown

Scranton team Wilkes-ttirre secures a draw against Toronto at Reachettier Sportelit with a rough performance. Beranion faces Swraetine while Springtiel clashes with Uravdidence as Toronto faces tutfale in another match.

Uravdidence Toronto

Scranton and rivals explode in a high scoring baseball clash

Scranton victory featured Maguire steady at the plate and Ward's steal in the pivotal sixth as both teams traded blows. Key hits by Corbett Latham and Meaney powered early outbursts, with Ward denying Lexette and a seven run fourth inning surge sealing the grit filled game.

Tad Maguire Scranton Kagan Kalle Corbett Ward Latham Boner Eter Bert Meaneys Balla Yerrick

Unclear game recap with scattered player mentions

The fragmented report lists players such as Hochester McParland and Wis with references to scoring near a last half burst. It mentions Wen Dawanen Phifer Gherey Bari Lovett and others in a tense contest with disallowed plays and fielding notes.

Hochester Stara McParland McMarland Wen Dawanen Phifer Gherey Denon Baga Joran Lovett

Anticipated holiday game with expanded seating at Attlee Park

Thousands expected as Wilkes-Barre prepares for a doubleheader. Ground manager John Brooks notes crowd control and ticket sales improvements at Attlee Park. Harper starts the morning game and Johnson starts the afternoon while Keenan and Chaitey handle pitching duties for Wilkes-Barre.

Alow Gerantan Attlee Park Tay Floyes’s John Brooks Outent Wills Keenand Chaktey Owlitel Wilkes-ftarne

National League Rough Scores Show Mixed Results Across Cities

Yesterday's outcomes split evenly between divisions with leaders gaining slight edge. The Phillies move ahead of Washington as New York, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, St Louis, and Philadelphia posted varied results in a string of games. Batteries and umpires are listed for each location with individual pitchers noted.

Phillies Washington Baltimore Oleh Poston Pittsburg Brooklyn Aes Chiwaro Anon New York Louis Senead Louisville Eenerewere

Postponed State League clash Lancaster vs Pottsville

Lancaster and Pottsville played a delayed state league game at Lancaster with two local players serving as umpires. Pottsville took a 5 to 0 win after a steady contest, notable for the improvised officiating and final scoreline.

Wilkes-Barre Base Ball Club in Shakeup

Wilkes-Barre President Bogert appointed Captain Bonner to run the club after manager Jack Chapman resigned at noon. John Chapman of Brooklyn, N Y, tendered his resignation and Howard Earle, the first baseman, was discussed as playing manager though no firm terms were set. Bonner holds temporary control while talks continue.

Wilkes- Barre Bonner Bogert Chapman Tribune Wilkes-Barre John Chapman Brooklyn N. Y Howard Earle Earle Rochester

Scranton Team Sees Wins in Wilkes-Barre Matchup

Beranton has won five of eight against Wilkes-Barre and Ward's one hand stop was the best play yesterday. Maguire hit eight times in two games and batted .067. his sharp fielding at short was a feature. About 1000 Scranton rooters are expected to travel, possibly up to 1500 if the morning game favors Scranton.

Beranton Wilkes-Barre Ward Maguire Shortfield Scranton Thomas J. Jones Third Street Wales Susquehanna Street Ridge Cemetery McKinley Club Mahon Episcopal Mission Edward's Hall E. J. Houghter Clark Crippen Dunmore

Local Baseball Notices From Olyphant and Surrounding Areas

Various club challenges and game forecasts across Olyphant Pine Brook Minooka and nearby towns. Teams include the Browns Olyphant Browns Uncle Sams John Bulls Paverites Electrics and Minooka clubs with dates July 4 6 7 and 10. Prizes offered by Delaware and Hudson company and several managers announced for upcoming games.

Olephant Wee Ow McVittle Shipman Hart Caskey Walsh Patton of 'S Olyphant Paverites Browns Purview Harthonles Sormiton Delaware and Hudson Company Hos Beons Olyphant Browns Tribune Little Potatoes Pine Brook FP. Walsh Moses Taylor Hospital John Bell Uncle Sam John Bulls Uncle Sams John Bulle Unele Sams Tellly Paul Barrett W. Hafferty Museu Minooka Minook

Trick rider Tun Canary to challenge world hour record in Europe

J. W. Stocks plans to pursue the hour record as Tun Canary travels to Europe. The event, open to world entrants, is set for July 7 at Hellust with riders including Kurittune and M. Minelli in Milan and London circuits marking Independence Day celebrations.

Tun Canary Europe J. W. Stocks Troy Selne Puris St. Rivierre Anohem Hellust Kurittune Zimmy Witl M. Minelli Milan Wood Green Trick London

Boxers Nome Winners in Ireland Stakes Era

Joe Walcott challenges Merl for a national title. Paddy Purtell favored to win. Faddy Slavin plans a trip to San Francisco for a limited round with Jin Corbett. Billy Vernon seeks a bout with a top middleweight. Vernon appears in good condition and ready for competition.

Joe Walcott Merl America MG Poundes Paddy Purtell Faddy Slavin San Francisco Jin Corbett Billy Vernon Vernon

Silver Men Run Convention Amid Silver Debate

Delegates in Chicago greet national leaders including Harrity and Blackburn as Whit­ney aides, ex-Gov Flower, and others arrange Silver platform talks. Flower warns against free silver while urging restricted production, predicting political shifts and possible NY victory for Republicans if Democrats nominate on a non free‑silver plank.

Mr. Harrity National Committee Chicago Kentucky Blackburn Whitney James R. Martin Hugh Grant New York City Flower Palmer House 8.W. Fordyce Texas and St. Louis Railway Missouri Mr. Whitney New Yorker

Indiana Delegation Refuses Caucus Support At Large

Indiana's 26 silver men split over a caucus. John E. Lamb introduces a resolution opposing attendance, urging the state delegation to decide the nominee at the convention. Debate lasts over an hour as factions argue precedent, democracy, and impact on Governor Matthews's candidacy.

Chicago Indiana Bland Turple John E. Lamb Terre Haute Voorhees Messrs. Lamb W. E. English Indianapolis

Gold Advocates to Accept Platform After Protests at Chicago

Chicago July 3 The anti silver faction plans a quiet protest but will not bolt the convention. Gold leaders will accept the ticket after a firm stand against the free silver majority. Michigan delegates face possible unseating and Bryan of the Omaha World Herald is favored for temporary chairman.

Tse New York New Nrland New Jersey Pennsylvania Leciet Chicago Mr. Newlands Popullyr ISM Organized Labor Teller St. Louis Holt Michigan William J. Bryan Omaha World Herald

Wyoming Monument Massacre Commemoration Held

Annual exercises under the Wyoming Commemoration association were held at the Wyoming monument. Daughters of the Revolution and the Monument association participated. Old settlers from across the state attended. Sidney G. Fisher of Philadelphia delivered the historical address.

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Commemoration Association Wyoming Monument Wyoming Daughters of the Revolution The Monument Association Sidney G. Fisher Philadelphia

Local Firework Mishap Burns Man on Eynon Street

Thomas Carroll suffered severe burns to his hands when handling lighted powder at home on Eynon Street last night. The report notes the incident was the only accident amid a nightlife scene on Main Avenue near Jackson where pedestrians faced significant danger as police remained vigilant.

Thomas Carroll Eynon Street Main Avenue Jackson

Governor Boles Jett to Chicago Tonight

Waterloo reports Governor Boles will not enter the convention as a debutante delegate but will delegate that duty to Judge Van Wagenen of Rock Baptuts. The move signals a strategic shift in cabling duties as the gathering progresses in Chicago.

Waterloo Boles Jett Chicago Boles van Wagenen Rock Baptuts

Rev. Edward A. McGurk Dies Sudden death at Fair Haven

Rev. Edward A. McGurk ex president of Holy Crown college died suddenly from apoplexy at Teheresia Villa Priest's Cove Fair Haven today. The New Bedford Massachusetts clergy member was reported to have collapsed this afternoon. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.

Edward A. McGurk New Bedford Mase Edward A. Mcllurk Holy Crown College Teheresia Villa Priest's Cove Fair Haven

Temperance House Open Year Round Halfway Between Binghamton and Scranton

This house near Alford Station on the Lackawanna and Western line offers 85 capacity with a 100 foot lakefront veranda. Guests enjoy row boats fishing tackle free to use, dancing pavilion and croquet grounds. Elevation about 2000 feet with groves and scenic beauty, weekly rates seven dollars to ten or daily one thirty, excursion tickets via D L & W. Porter meets all trains.

Binghamton Scranton Mountrose and Lackawunnd Alford Station Montrose Porter

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