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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
11
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Springfield scored the only run in the tenth inning to defeat Scranton and push Scranton into last place. Albany routed Byrnuve to climb to fifth as Providence and Albany chase first place with two clubs tied atop the standings later today. Reilly error helped Springfield score the decisive run while Brien and Maguire miscues and rattle impacted plays during a tense contest at the field.
A tenth inning loss to Springfield as the Monies failed to score after strong defense from Maguire, Ward, and others. The deciding moment came when Callony and Gilbert connected as the inning opened, leading to the only run of the game amid tense late-innings action.
Baseball brief lists first games by teams including Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with multiple name spellings, scorers, umpires Sheridan Lynch and others, and notes on Cincinnati and St Pauls matchups, with score lines and player mentions amid a dense OCR reading.
Lancaster game at WHE field saw Powers SLOO and Pottsville players in a batter friendly match as Roth Kilroy and towers starred. Umpire Tiogdhart called the game early after rain halted play in the fourth inning at Philadelphia.
Meaney joins the club at the Grand Central depot this morning. Twenty nine Springfield players wore the uniform this season as Pittsburg led off Picher Brownie Foreman without pay for the rest of the season. Syracuse hires purebreed Hill from the Pennsylvania loan to replace Treadway. The Springfield and Scranton clubs depart for New York en route to Springfield. Bowerman reports from the coaching lines. Callahan, a standout Springftel pitcher, has redeemed early-season struggles becoming Kansasity’s best. The Chicago era now has more married men than any league club with Anson and others forming a well behaved core.
In a July 1 amateur baseball game at Olyphant the Indians of Scranton defeated Browns of the town. Cleary pitched for the locals with erratic support, Mulderly worked for the visitors until illness stopped him, and an umpire named O Haro from Scranton drew strong criticism as the contest dissolved in a heated dispute.
The North Works and South Works baseball teams of the Lackawanna Tron and Steel company meet this afternoon at Stillwater grounds South Scranton for the championship. A special train will ferry the North team, police will maintain order, and heavy betting promises a lean rest of the month for the loser. Charles Kirkpatrick acts as umpire. North lineup includes Hitz Hetler Moser Johnson Bacon Tonking Pierce Thayer Connolly. South lineup lists Shay Stanton Christopher Connell O'Reilly McCawley Biggan McGrath Lyman.
The Moorle Populares accept the challenge of the Eurekas for July 19 on their grounds. Kadines of Providence challenge Walle Wahs at Gate Place for a game any day most week. James Williama and We the Lilys accept Nonparcils of Pricebucg at their grounds Sie Wehlidy 2 Meet. Arthetiom of Alayfield challenges on Arelbalt grounds Monday if well Atmewer li Sorantoh Tribune. Wert-Sido olin accepts challenge of Aljpooka viable with gate on the traverse rounds on duty Davit Hugies in pty.
The piece describes a plan to mount a bicycle track on ships between Chicago and Milwaukee, with four hours travel and split time for quiet rides and racing. It notes souvenirs, trophies, amateur contests, and even onboard instructors and a bicycle repair shop to encourage passenger cycling on Lake Michigan voyages.
The report notes Alexander McDonnell sailing for Anmatratia and a Chicago South Side round race with nearly 300 starters. It mentions Michel leaving his European trainer for good, and Windsor Ontario as well as bicycle costume trends in Paris and Washington. It covers bicycle lubrication debates and a Russian rider named Dinko as a notable amateur champion candidate.
The New York Times profiles Fred Taral as a conscientious jockey who rides for the underdog and his family. From a Louisville training string to a Kentucky Derby near-miss, Taral’s early break came when trainer Labold hired him after a butcher boy petitioned for work. Taral’s hand injury threatened his Derby ride, but Montrose won with Lewis aboard, sealing Taral’s enduring dedication to riding.
Sailor gossip notes Valkyrie TLC headed to England with plans to avoid racing until the Mediterranean season, Defender possibly shipped abroad to meet Valkyrie next spring, ownership by W. K. Vanderbilt likely. G H Duggan of Montreal in New York to challenge for Seuwanhuka Cup. first race Monday.
Convincing statements from persons who declare they have been completely cured. Your neighbors testify. If you are sick, ask your nearest druggist for a 25 cent vial of Munson's remedies.
A Peach Bottom resident cites relief from asthma after using Munyon's Asthma Cure, claiming near immediate improvement and eventual cure. The ad touts numerous Munyon remedies for rheumatism digestion colds coughs kidney pain heartache piles blood issues female health asthma catarrh nerve cure and vitality boosters with prices listed and directions for letters to Professor Munyon in Philadelphia.
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