Buffalo Falls to Providence in Eastern League Action
Buffalo drops to fifth as Syracuse moves to fourth after a 4 0 loss for Buffalo at Providence. Springfield extends lead over Albany while Wilkes Barre and Scranton hold steady. Today's games include Syracuse at Scranton Rochester at Wilkes Barre Albany at Springfield and Buffalo at Providence.
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Syracuse
Scranton
Rochester
Wilkes-Barre
Springfield
Albany
Providence
Huffalo
Barons
Ciy
Springfeld
Wilkes- Barre
Ftochester
Springfelt
One Awful Inning Defeats Scranton Stars Despite Mason Solid Pitching
In a lopsided game at Syracuse, the Stars scored all their runs in the second inning and held Scranton to eight. Mason pitched superbly for Syracuse, supported by solid defense aside from a few errors. Key plays included misplays by Maguire, Ward’s miscommunication on a play, and Minahan’s quickness behind the plate. Scranton threatened early but failed to push across runs after the second.
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Hutchinson
Bowerman
Brown
Ward
Latham
Maguire
Scranton
H. P.O
Syracuse
W. Egan
Garry
Shearen
Caveyeay
Minahun
Hill
Carey
Eveesessevees
Mizoih
Ia Roranton
Lee
Mason
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Siolenhagen
Carey Will
Strick
Amaguire
Minnalan
Stearot
Worl
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W Baan
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Aheoney
Stas
Minghan
Howerman
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Pete Eagan
Griffin
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Ryan
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Shearon
Fagan
Minahan
Meaney
Mufuire
Hoverman
Moes
HU Ryan
Stars
Tom Power
Corning
N. Y
Pieter Herndon
Buffalo
Fielder Ely
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Griffn
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Boston
Boston Globe
HI H! Dixwell
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Washington
P. Wesing
Kennedy
Brooklynia
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Springfield Albany Duel Delivers Excitement at Hampden Park
Springfield and Albany played a thrilling game at Hampden Park with strong batting and numerous errors. Springfield dominated offensively, while Albany showed fight though miscues bounded the contest.
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Providence and Buffalo Play Tight Baseball Clash
Providence and Buffalo delivered a close, well contested game with Wadsworth and Hadson pitching well. Providence scored in the second and fourth, while Buffalo managed runs in the later innings. Batteries were Holson Dixon Wadsworth Smith.
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Smoke City versus Philadelphias marred by umpire blows
National League notes recount a Pittsburg game between Smoky City and the Philadelphias marked by Philadelphian players striking the umpire. Cleveland’s win for Boston tied them with Baltimore for second place while Louisville’s loss to New York worsened Ka
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Ka Littlee
Pittsburg Triumph Amid Rowdy Finish in Philadelphia
Pittsburg beat Philadelphia in a tense game that ended with a bench clearing clash. Umpire Betis was vilified after a disputed call as Taylor and Clements were ejected for threats. Buckley then hit a winning single to seal Pittsburg’s one run victory.
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Pittebures
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Betis
Taylor
Clements
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Tayor
Caffey
Grady
Coursey
Buckley
Robbed but Betty to be removed after rough Philadelphia tilt
Philadelphia management and players protested a disputed game outcome with attendance listed at 200. Box scores show Philadelphia trailing early before a late surge, while penalties and bench refusals marred the contest.
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R.B.E. Pitteburge
Hastings
Merritt
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Carsey
Grady
Clements
Amtre—Betts
Keister Arrives to Succeed Latham in Scranton
Arlie Latham has been released as Scranton third baseman. Keister, secured from the Baltimores, will play third as Latham departs. Keister previously played second for Baltimore and arrived yesterday.
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Secranton
Keister
Baltimores
Baltimore
New Haven
Hanlon
Donnelly
Kelster
Local Clubs Clash In Weekend Baseball Slate
Dodgers of Old Forge take on Hustlers of South Side at Old Forge Sunday, captain Thomas Williams. Scranton Jr formed seeking players under 18. Favorites of Olyphant vs Sunsets of Archbald loom as a big afternoon. Bainbridge beats Olyphant Browns 13 to 6. Nonparelis of Dunmore meet Nonparella of Priceburg Sunday July 19 at 3. Bible class of St Mark’s loses to class No 7 at Weber’s grove.
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South Side
Thomas Willams
Greenwood
Scranton
Cummings
Leonard
Barrett
R. Kirkwood
T. Rafter
Richard Kirkwood
F. J. Mangan
Olyphant
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O'Hara
Sheridan
Battery
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N. Y
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Priceburg
J. Coleman
W. Ryan
St. Mark's
Weber's Grove
Schuster
Holly
Ford Moser
Charles Wallace
West Side Browns
Tom Sharkey Described as Rough Yet Formidable Boxer
A Buffalo authority comments on Tom Sharkey’s fighting style noting his rushes and rough tactics. He praises Sharkey’s strength and endurance while warning that Sharkey relies on brawling instincts and luck for uppercuts and swings. The piece highlights Sharkey’s extraordinary physical development and 24 years of age.
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Tom Sharkey
Buffalo
Sharkey
Waler
Pigeon Shoot Set for Scranton Driving Park on Sept 10
An all day pigeon shoot at Scranton Driving Park scheduled for Thursday September 10 1896 will use a 21 yard rise 80 yard boundary and one barrel with 14 ounce shot. Each shooter must fire at 20 pigeons. entrance is $10 and events begin at 9 a m sharp.
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Scranton
James Corbett King of Boxers and His Two Handed Fight
A portrait of James J. Corbett as the versatile boxing great renowned for his two handed style. The article contrasts Corbett with peers like Sullivan Jackson Maher Fitzsimmons and Dix, recounts key bouts including Choynski Kilrain Me Coffrey and the famous draw with Jackson, and notes his adaptive technique and cautious, strategic finishes.
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James J. Corbett
Peter Jackson
John L. Sullivan
Peter Maher
Slavin
Fitzsimmons
George Dixon
Inventor Proposes Normal Bicycle in Geneva
Charles Challand of Geneva conceives La Bicyclette Normale with pedals aligned to a reclining seat and back support. Consul Benjamin Ridgely reports the device impresses Geneva officials and eases uphill riding by leveraging back support and a forward backward pedal motion.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Charles Challand
Benjamin H. Ridgely
United States
Secretary of State
Consul Ridgely
Notable Letter and Sketch Readied for Bicycle Riders Aid
In due time the letter and the sketch will be printed by the state department for the benefit of the bicycle riders who suffer from a tired feeling in the small of the buck.
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State Department
Kokomo
Ind
Grand circuit meets at Saginaw closes successfully
In Saginaw Michigan July 17 the Grand circuit meet closed under perfect weather with strong fields and competitive racing. All races filled except the 2 06 pace as darkness would have prevented it. Winners include Big Timer in 224 class trot with Kerlus and Lynn Bourbon second and third. Hell at Law won 1 000 Manufacturera stakes pacing with Sherman Clay second and Bessie Leach third. Bravails captured the 212 class trot with New Castle second and Trifle third.
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Lynn Bourbon
Hell At Law
Sherman Clay
Bessie Leach
Bravails
New Castle
Trifle
Count de Julio's Golden Bicycle Stuns New York
The Rome born Count Angelo de Julio, a longtime leader of the New York Tourist Wheelmen, displays a $6,000 bicycle with solid gold and mother-of-pearl in ebony tubes and mahogany rims. He has earned multiple cycling medals for long-distance rides and set records totaling over 10,000 miles.
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Rome
New York
Count de Julio
Excelsior Cycling Club
Corbett Sharkey Eastward Move Prompts Big Match Talk
The article notes Tom Sharkey heads east soon and Corbett plans to train at Asbury Park, fueling speculation they will join a New York club for a lucrative bout. A private staged fight via early film technology may be considered if public decisions block a public match. Brady may have a financial plan to offset profits from a televised six round event.
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Corbett
Asbury Park
New York State
Sharkey
Tom O'Rourke
Tom
Broadway
Billy Brady
Corbett and Sharkey Agree to Six Month Finish Fight
The article notes Corbett and Sharkey signing articles for a finish fight within six months in the United States or Mexico. The bout is described as a work’s championship with a side bet of 10 000 dollars and a 20 000 dollar prize plus the club purse. Marquis of Queensbury rules govern the match with a ban on clinching or hugging.
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Sharkey
Wace
Mexico
Marquis of Queensbury
Lynch
Saller
Fragmented dialogue note from Boston Tra pages
A clipped exchange features He and She voices debating memory and absence with stray phrases about thinking of someone after they are gone and a hint of heat or distance reflected in the text. The fragment hints at a reflective, perhaps theatrical, wartime or transit era snippet.
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