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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1896
Page
6
Baltimore baseball notes report Second Baseman Quinn, acquired from St. Louis two weeks ago, has fallen ill, keeping Keister in games though Scranton was nominally secured around July 1. Third base remains Quinn’s regular position.
Buffalo climbs to fourth place after beating Syracuse as Rochester defeats Albany to take first, while Wilkes Barre and Springfield sit idle. Today’s games feature Syracuse at Scranton Rochester at Wilkes Barre Albany at Springfield and Buffalo at Providence.
Scranton edged Newport 2 to 1 after ten innings in a fast paced game. Corbett and Gillon pitched for Scranton, Dowd started for Newport. The teams plan to reach Scranton at 1 o clock tomorrow. summarized score shows Newport defeated.
Buffalo won with superb fielding as Syracuse failed to hit. Whitehill advanced three bases and scored on an error in the seventh. Gannon and Smith starred for Buffalo with solid pitching and defense, while Syracuse could not convert at the plate.
In Rochester on July 16 Albany defeated Rochester as the Brownies connected with timely long hits while Albany capitalized on errors. Notable players include Poole and the Dutteries McParlane and Boyd along with Tartlin Dan and Causey.
Cincinnati's Reds overpower Baltimore in July sun as Dwyer curves trouble McMahon. Brooklyn and St Louis mix results in tight contests while Philadelphia edges Pittsburg in ten innings amid disputed calls. Chicago wins vs Washington, Cleveland defeats Boston as Cuppy keeps hitters quiet.
Scranton has secured Keister who has been playing second base for Baltimore. He is expected here this morning and will be played on third this afternoon in the game with Syracuse. Keister has been playing steadily in this period.
Youthful pitcher P Reagan calm under pressure secures win as Eurekas score 18 runs in eight and a half innings against the Indians who yield 11 runs in two innings and 15 in a later stretch. Kerrick, Mulderry, and several Eastern league figures participate among about 200 spectators at Athletic Park.
Beranton won two and lost two at Springfield and Providerve with Brown and Bowerman as the battery today. Brown has pitched splendidly of late and his left handed pitching could derail the Stars. Bowerman makes his first appearance here drawing extra attention from fans eager to see the praised young catcher.
The Nonpareils of Priceburg challenge the Lilacs of Archbald to a game Monday July 3 at Oelock Ahwwer on the Archibald grounds. The Nonpareil of Dunmore meets Priceyurs on their grounds July ith. The South Side club accepts Minooka for a game next Sunday at 6 p.m. on Minooka grounds.
The Germain singing societies with Bauer’s and the Germania bands returned by special Delaware and Hudson train from Honesdale after attending the Honesdale Liderkrans anniversary. A team of unmanageable horses dashed into Bauer’s band line, injuring Michael Tighe and a boy, demolishing a drum, while Nick Neamis restrained the horses to prevent worse harm.
The band regrouped after excitement subsided and the procession resumed without Huwer's base drum. Lilveryman Murray told Mr. Bauer he would pay for a new drum. On Wednesday night Liderkrang marked the fifty frat anniversary of its vice president E Moses at the Voight house.
Prof J M Chance a schoolmate and long time friend of William Jennings Bryan recalls a boyhood "castle" dream where Bryan would become president and Chance his court musician. Chance, now at Ocean Grove Grand, will stay through the week before a Newport trip.
The annual meeting of the State Association of School Teachers ended in Bloomsburg with attendees from the region including Superintendents Howell Maxey Hower and ex-Superintendent Phillips. Taylor of the county joined a five member committee to standardize rural schools. The association reported a slight member decline and elected Dr BD J Waller as president of the preservation. A resolution supported retiring feebled teachers on the retired list.
Alderman W. B. Millar departs for camp this month with sickness prompting a week of rest. His absence leaves the office under clerk Thomas J. Jordan and Constable C. Carn. Six criminal cases were reported yesterday including William Cuffrey on a board bill, Emme Watking on a common scold charge, saloonkeeper F. P. Gilmore, Ivoryman F. E. Everett, laborer J. J. Boyd, and neighbor assault case involving Mrs. Weir. Waters and Fisk settled a dispute at the alderman’s office.
Mr and Mrs John Mason of New York visit Mr and Mrs John Kelsting on North Main. A baby boy arrives at Mr and Mrs William Edwards on Margaret Avenue. William G C Jones of Wayne Avenue is ill. Miss Llewellyn of West Pittston visits Miss Lizzie Davis on Margaret Avenue. William Jenkins of West Pittston, ex resident, takes a job at Dickson shaft and moves to Green Ridge. Annie Jenkins returns home to West Pittston from her grandmother Mrs Thomas Lewis on Margaret Avenue. A butcher wagon was struck by a street car near Carbon Street yesterday morning and destroyed. Edward George leaves for Elk Lake today.
Morris J. Davidow, clothier and outfitter at 222 Lackawanna Avenue, announces retirement from the clothing and gents furnishings business. He offers to secure one fourth of 14 value on account.
An old nursery advertisement claims Castoria soothed Raby from infancy to childhood and beyond. It echoes the product’s long standing use as a trusted remedy for a child’s ailments and teething, extending to later stages with continued affection for the remedy.
Public sale of multiple parcels in Scranton and nearby townships. Interests of Scranton Glass Company, Minnie Knight and others are offered with buildings, factories, barns, and oil works. Cases list debts from 7800 to 208 marks, with sheriff sale set for August 8 at Lackawanna Court House.
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