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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1896

Page

11

Phillies win spirited National League baseball game

Philadelphia defeats Pittsburg in a lively NL contest as Chicago pitcher Terry stymies Boston while St Louis and Cleveland gain ground. New York and Brooklyn clash as high scoring action forces shifts among leaders with no clear outlier emerging.

Baltimore Cleveland Spiders Pillice Deaneaters Cincinnati Pitteburg Brooklyn Washington Terry Chicago Bostons Stivetts New Yorks St. Louia Philadelphia Pittsboro Wellington Louisville New York New York No Bt. Louis Vaughn Sheridan Maul McGuire Frazier Philadelphia Boston Donohue Lynch Batterlee Clarke Farrell Donohue Cleveland Cccccce Cinelamath Hatterlese—Kennely Burrell Dwyer Washington— Rhe Touisvino Hortootsh-T Warner Emalie Rae Pittsburg Luetd Grady Killen Burden Hurst Nunabie Bergen McFarland Henderson Rale Lohottole Battetee Eaper Corbett Robinson Young O'Connor

Eastern League Open Two Week Road Trip

The northern clubs start a two week away run with Toronto at Scranton and Buffalo at Wilkes Barre. Providence leads the circuit after a strong trip, Rochester visits Springfield, Ayracurs at Providence, and Toronto and Rochester expected to show best. Scranton and Springfield strengthened, Wilkes Barre faced internal unrest among players, managers, and directors.

Toronto Scranton Buffalo Wilkes-Barre Ayracurs Providence Rochester Springfield Syracuse Seranton Mannecer Directorate Wilkes-harre

STATE LEAGUE BATTERIES AND UMPIRE LISTINGS

In Polleville Pottaville and Baeton districts, battery pairs Yeager Roth Koehl Smith Ames Milligan Mattern Toft and Hatteries Stemmell Wangan Nerner Schaub Phelan Umpiire Phelan are noted with umpires Woodhart and Hornung. Shamokin Hazleton and other teams show scores and batters in early season listings for the State League.

Polleville R.W.B. Pottaville Hatteries Stemmell Wangan Kenner Schaub Umpiire Phelan Baeton R.H Linconter Wisi Oup Iso Maston Yeager Roth Koehl Smith Woodhart Shamokin

Local match details list for Carbondale game

Fragmentary scorecard style note lists participants Matteries McNerney and Buchanan Gach Patehen and Rafter with umpire Eluenhower at York Carbondale venue on 01H000000 3586 reference.

York— Rhe Carbondale McNerney Buchanan Gach Patehen Rafter Eluenhower

Amos Rusie Plans Summer in Indianapolis After Board Rebuff

Amos Rusie, not officially notified of the national board’s decision, calls President Young’s refusal to reconvene final. He says he will not play this summer unless his demands are met and plans to make Indianapolis his home while pursuing justice he believes is due. He shows no signs of dismay over the report.

Indianapolis Ind Amos Rusie National Board Young

Wilkes-Barre club told to replace manager Chapman

The piece harshly critiques Wilkes-Barre's manager Jack Chapman describing him as a back number who fails to lead the team. Directors and fans demand discharge to improve play and finances. Arlo Latham’s bench incident is cited as evidence of his poor leadership and old-fashioned methods.

NewGraw Baltimores Boston Terry Chicagos Cardinal Satolli Toronto Lobe Torontos Freeman Brien Delehanty Buckenberger O'Brien Jack Chapman Wilkes-Barre Chipman Chapman Arlo Latham Wilkes Harre Powers

Amateur Ball Notes in Peckville Saturday

The Siders meet the Sailor Boys Saturday morning at 0 o clock on Consumers grounds in Peckville. Managers W Thomas and Christopher Bukbeck coordinate events with Consumers Powder Company employees challenging rival crews for a friendly gine.

Sailor Boys W. Thomas Consumers’ Powder Company Jermyn Monsie Consumers Peckville Christopher Bukbeck

Swarts Defeats Carver in Scranton Pigeon Match

Swarts of Scranton defeated Dr Carver in Flint Depot Michigan today by a score of 93 to 91 in a pigeon shooting match. The event reports 93 birds shot by Swarts and 91 by Carver, details filed as a special to the Scranton Tribune.

Scranton Tribune Flint Depot Mich H. B. Swarts Scranton Carver

Asemond Wins Fleetwood Park Race in 2 18 Class

New York June 5 Asemond the New York Stallion won a good race at Fleetwood park defeating Island Girl and the other 2 18 class circuit flyers. Grateful showed no effort in the 230 heat until warned by judges then won three straight heats in off hand style. Miss Anne set a turf career record of 2 19 but failed to last.

New York Asemond Fleetwood Park John Kinney Miss Anne Jettle Island Girl Mina Anne Frank Medium Newsboy Rosco

Bicycle Rider Finishes Chicago to Scranton Trek

Harry Fallon of Scranton arrived in West Newton Pa from Chicago on a bicycle. He undertook the ride with a $100 wager with a friend that he would complete the wheel journey to Scranton.

West Newton Harry Fallon Scranton Chicago

Gale Leaves Homes Wrecked in Grasvland Suburb

A heavy rain and fierce wind storm swept Grasvland a Missouri Valley suburb on June 6. Houses were wrecked and several persons injured. Many horses and cattle were killed as the cyclone struck the locality.

Missouri Valley Grasvland

Scranton Signs New First Baseman Amid Series Win

Scranton announces the signing of Charles Zeidler a Brooklyn semi professional first baseman to bolster the lineup. Zeidler recommended by Harper and Fouts aims to boost the infield while Hutchinson or Ward may shift to second as Scranton rides a recent series win over Wilkes Barre to climb standings and improve hitting and baserunning.

Brooklyn Harper Dave Foutz Will Ward Hutchinson Flay Griffin Charles Zeldier Scranton Zeldier Dave Fouts Brooklyns Zeidler Toronto Hutchinson Ward McDermott

Wheel clubs clash over amateur status and city bike laws

The Green Ridge Wheelmen visit Suburban Wheelmen as discussions over fitting a bicycle ordinance continue. Authorities move to license cycles, require bells and lamps, and limit speed while riders urge safer sidewalks. Scranton and Wilkes-Barre teams adjust rosters amid management changes and a new pitcher search.

Unclear Pitcher Signing Seems Imminent

A note suggests good reason to believe at least one pitcher will be secured immediately, possibly today, indicating swift baseball personnel moves.

Hadfield to Seek Chancery Decision Over Disqualification

The Irvington Milburn road race dispute grows. Charles Hadfield of Newark was disqualified after being accused of being paced, with Alexander declared winner. Hadfield plans a chancery injunction to halt prize distribution until he can respond.

Irvington Vim Bicycle Club Pitman Metropolitan Association of Cycling Clubs Charles Hadfield Newark Hadfield Lockwood Alexander Hilton Hotel

Mystery Paced Attack Shrouded by Red Suit Outsider

A young man in a red racing suit without a number paced an event and many observers suspect hostile intent toward Hadfield. The identity of the pacer remains unknown as speculation grows about who behind the red suit might be.

Hadfield

Royal Arcanum Day Observed In Rittersville

Royal Arcanum Day on June 23 will be celebrated in Central Park Rittersville with afternoon and evening events. Members from supreme and grand circles will deliver addresses as councils from the city attend this state affair. The order has about 200 000 members and Royal Arcanum Days are held in every state. Special Lehigh Valley railroad rates apply from all points in the state.

Royal Arcanum Central Park Rittersville Allentown Bethlehem Lehigh Valley Railroad

Prisoners Brought Before Alderman Howe in Police Court

Three prisoners appeared in the Seventeenth ward police court before Alderman Howe. John Mullen of Pine Brook received thirty days in default of a four dollar fine for beating his wife. M. H. Gifford was held on a six hundred dollar bail for beating his boarding missus and failing to pay his board bill. Richard Price, who asked to be locked up, was charged three dollars for board and lodging and will seek a hotel next time he wants to sleep off a drunk.

Howe Wright John Mullen Pine Brook M. H. Gifford Richard Price

Two New Divisions Organized by AOH Board of Erin

Two divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Board of Erin were formed this week. Wednesday night Division No. 18 organized in Durr's hall with officers led by President Daniel P. Battle and Vice President KE F Blewitt. Thursday night Division No. 19 met in St. John's hall Pine Brook with President P Scanlon and Edward Maguire as recording secretary.

Order of Hibernians Board of Erin Durr’s Hall Daniel P. Battle KE. F. Blewitt John Gaffney W. P. Gallagher John J. Planaghan St. John's Hall Pine Brook Itate P. Scanlon J. Walsh Edward Maguire P. Loftus J. Payton

Class Ranks in High School Graduation Ceremony

The high school class of 6 has named the honorary officers and rankings. Lulu Sylvester and Harold Watres lead the list while Arthur Phillips Jennie Thomas and others fill designated positions. Joseph Wagner was elected as their prophet.

Lulu Sylvester Harold Watres Arthur Phillips Jennie Thomas Miss Falkowsky Amelia Koch Lida Weaver Irene Kann Miss Hine Robinson Bernice Conger Joseph Wagner

Local notes and social round up in Pittston area

Rev. P H McGee visits before westward priestly mission. E J Gibbons plans Cripple Creek residence. G W Gay of Orange visits town. Surnames Hollister and Luckey host guests. School No 1 picnic at Lackawanna Park with a woodland program. Mrs Patrick McAndrew ill with paralysis. Home Dramatic Company social night. Pittston high school graduation attended by Maggie Hikman and Anthony Clifford. Maury Hoban and Celia Maloney to graduate at Pittston convent. Ashley returns to Hackettstown. Moosie Populars plan Lackawanna Park picnic July 1. Mrs Gertrude Sitterly visiting Scranton. M F Whalen seeks Republican legislative nomination. Dog owned by Willie Golden killed on the track. Prof Reagen room picnic at Siebel's grave. Instinctive feeling of a great people quoted.

P. H. McGee Buffalo West E. J. Gibbons Cripple Creek Col G. W. Gay Orange M. Kent Painted Post N. Y Patrick McAndrew Main Street Home Dramatic Company Pittston High School Misa Maggie Hikman Anthony Clifford Maury Hoban Celia Maloney Pittston Ashley Hackettstown Moosie Populars Lackawanna Park Gertrude Sitterly Scranton M. F. Whalen Willie Golden

Piles advertisement promises relief with Swayne's Ointment

Patients suffer intense nocturnal itching and bleeding from piles. The ad claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching, heals ulcers, and removes tumors, available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne Philadelphia.

Swayne Bon Philadelphia

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