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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1896

Page

6

Scranton Defeats Wilkes-Barre in High-Scoring Game

Scranton crushed Wilkes-Barre 22 to 9 after Yerrick struggled early and was replaced by Keenan. Key hits by Eagan Maguire and Hutchinson fueled a late surge as Scranton pulled away with seven runs in the seventh and dominant late innings.

Lyttle Yerrick Scranton Betis Latham Hutchinson McMahon Ward Griffin Keenan Eagan Fafferty Maguire Johnson Wilkes-Barre Wente Earle Betts Peer Cisco Lytle If Wien Lemotte Betta OB Bonner Web Wenwaaleduear Smith Werte P.cf Boranton W. Wailken- Barre Meaney Larle Konner Hetts Grifin Stalen Rafferty Bonner Wilkes- Barre Balla Kenrick

Wild Inning Backs Wilkes Barre Rally In Scranton Tie

A chaotic ball game featured Wilkes-Barre scoring three in one inning and seven in the next as Yerrick’s wildness and Keenan’s curves fueled a back‑and‑forth affair. Scranton trash talked but Sandy Griffin steadied center field while Diggina’s injury left Wilkes-Barre short in catching duties.

Latham Wilkes-Barre Gertrude Wilkes- Barre Yerrick Keenan Gaffney Larry Ketrick Ketrick Scranton Sandy” Griffin Meaney Diggina Wente Hutchinson Ward Alligators Maguire Griffin Secessors Earl Johnson Rafferty Ecore Allipators

Rochester Edges Byractian In Ten Inning Tilt

Rochester won a late extra inning game in Syracuse 5 to 4. Mason and Mc Farlin were hit hard but strong defense kept the score tight. Batteries Macson and Hess for Rochester and McFarlin and Boyd for Byractian.

Syracuse N. Y Rochester Mason McFarlin R.H.E. Byractian Macson and Hess McFarlin and Boyd

Springfield Beats Providence In Close Game

Springfield won in the final stretch as manager Burns released second baseman McDonald. Score details show Springfield 8 runs on 13 hits with an error, Providence 6 runs on 13 hits with 3 errors. Batterlee Coughlin Leahy Koorr Dixon among players noted.

Springfield Mass Providence Burns McDonald R.h.le Batterlee—Coughlin Leahy Koorr and Dixon

Toronto Humbles Buffalo in Pitchers Duel

Toronto won behind Staley sharp on the mound over Wadsworth as Buffalo struggled. Batter lines show Staley and Casey pairing for Toronto while Wadsworth and Smith worked for Buffalo. Final score details are garbled but Toronto dominates with stronger support from Hisons.

Toronto Ont Buffalo Staley Wadsworth Hisons R.H.E. Toronto Staley and Casey Wadsworth and Smith

Cleveland tops Baltimore to seize lead in National League

In a decisive game Cleveland defeated Baltimore while Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh in a thrilling contest. Brooklyn was shut out by Cincinnati as St Louis and New York struggled against strong pitching from Campbell, the ex Wilkes-Barrean.

Baltimore Cleveland Cuppy Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis Campbell New York F. W Boston Washington Chicago Louisville Nonce R.H.E. Boston Orth Grady Hawley Hurst H.B. Baltimore Wegags Cleveland Speveeeres McMahon Robinson O'Connor Keoefe Weidman R.H.E Campfield and Farrell Breitenstein Parrott H. Murphy Henierson H.M. Brooklyn Btein Burrell Ehret and Vaughan Sheridan

State League Pottsville game details and battery lineup

Pottsville hosted RHE in a state league matchup with Dibdenedes at 0 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 8 9 9. Batteries were Ballard and Rogers for Pottsville and Heasa Fall and McKes for RHE. Umpire Eisenhower.

Pottsville Rhe Ballard Rogers Heasa Fall McKes Eisenhower

Batteries and Umpires Listed For Carbondale Hazleton Easton

Recorded lineups show batteries and umpires for games at Carbondale Hazleton and Easton with pairs of players and officials including Hornung King and Phelan. Details include teams Smith Milligan Roth and West Roth with varied score-like codes and locations.

Easton Jordan Westlake Kell Smith Phelan

Georgetown Team Breakfest Honored by Bishop O Hara

Georgetown men breakfasted by Rt Rev Bishop O Hara who is the oldest living Georgetown student. The teams left Scranton for their respective colleges after expressing pleasure with their stay and desire to return next year.

Scranton Bishop O'Hara Georgetown

Baseball Notes and Roster Changes Across Leagues

Across the era the piece records player shifts, benchings, signings, and managerial decisions. It notes Griffins return and reception, Harley turning pro with Springfield, Umpire Gaffney's decision in Wilkes-Barre, and the Orioles' pennant rally context with McMahon and Hoffer on the mound.

Amateur Ball Notes from South Side Clubs

Amateur ball notes report Likk excelling as catcher for the Actives of the South Side while Buney and Fredhorne pitch well for the same club. The South Side club seeks a Bunters game on the brick yard grounds Sunday and the Pennsylvania Coal Company Base Ball club trains hard each evening. The Stars of Minooka challenge the Old Forge Dodgers for a game.

Likk South Side Buney Fredhorne Bke Bunters Brickyard Pennsylvania Coal Company Stars Jrc Minooka Dodgora

Scranton Baseball Notes Show Local Teams Schedule Games

Minooka forces a June 7 clash at 3 pm on Sun- Sets grounds while the Sliders beat Young Americans 10 to ? The Sliders challenge West Side Stars for Saturday at 2:30 on Moses Taylor grounds. Several teams, managers and players like Thomas Kennedy and Alexander seek games against various city clubs before mid June.

Minooka Grounds Sliders Murphy and Harte Tropp Todd Spiders West Side Stars Moses Taylor Hospital Tribune Will Thomas South Side Scranton The Richard McAndrew John Crager Olympics Robert Alexander E. Scragg Bke Lake Ariel E. Scrage Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Green Ridge Senators Taylor Reds J. Cavanaugh T. Kearney J. Honan D. Foley J. Battle J. Cummings James Horan M. Burke T. Burke W. Murphy J. J. Honan T. J. Kearney

Sir Walter the Winner at Gravesend Handicap

The Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend race track began after a 28 minute delay. Sir Walter led most of the race and beat Clifford by a length with St Maxim third and Nankle Pooh close behind. Time 2.0814. Betting 6 to 1 against Sir Walter, even money Clifford, 3 to 1 on Maxim.

Gravesend Brooklyn Sir Walter Ted Lakeshore Hornpipe Sir Walter St. Maxim Nankle Pooh Nave Clifford Maxim

Sheriff vows to halt boxing match despite club action

In New York on June 4 Sheriff Dont announced he will block the Eureka Athletic Club boxing event tomorrow, even threatening militia intervention. Fleetwood park’s spring meet produced close finishes and divided heats with pacing and trotting results across multiple classes.

New York Eureka Athletic Club Sheriff Dont Sheriff Doht Fleetwood Park Valleau Berkshire Courier Simmons

Public Letter Urges Amateur Baseball Bodies to Join Agreement

John B. Day as agent of the arbitration board warns leagues across the United States and Canada to join the national agreement promptly to protect territorial rights. He outlines filing with Young or himself, the forthcoming player records, and compares the national pact to the first pants of a boy signaling growth in the national game.

John B. Day Board of Arbitration Canada Mr. Young

Man Tells Cure for Tobacco Habit After 36 Years

Caldwell special reports N o To Bac claims by J Gould who suffered from tobacco tremens and loss of vigor. He describes quitting after trying the remedy with a one dollar box, gaining weight, regaining sleep and appetite, and praises the guarantee backed guarantee from Sterling Remedy Co.

Drugeist Hasler Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York

New Agreement Promises Growth for Minor League Players

John B. Day asserts the new agreement will accelerate development and advancement. each minor league player will receive a copy to show how it benefits their interests. He warns franchise owners to apply for protection promptly, noting the cost is small compared to the value.

John B. Day

The Face as Indicator of Illness in 19th Century Medicine

The article explains how facial expressions reveal health status. It notes eyelid closure, lid twitching, nostril movement, and facial contraction signal severe disease, pain, or convulsions. It describes upper face changes with brain disease and middle face changes with abdominal organ disorders.

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