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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1896
Page
6
A fragment references the Frank T Carry Coal Exchange Building and a directive or order involving Serge or Summer. It mentions an address 3 Nyoming Avenue and a preparatory line about clothing.
The Eastern League results show Toronto winning the final game of a three game set here yesterday, while Springfield and Rochester split. Wilkes-Barre shut out Buffalo, Providence beat Syracuse, and tense disputes over umpiring marred several matches, with moving day drawing near.
Eastern League schedule lists Hillffalo visiting Scranton, Toronto at Wilkes Barre, Rochester at Provides, and Syracuse at Springfield for games today with local rivals and regional matchups.
Scranton Menon faced a Canadian nine as Umpire Doescher’s disputed call kept a runner safe with two outs in the first inning allowing five Canucks runs. Horner yielded six straight singles and Toronto won 15 to 6 as McPartlin’s club left 15 on base amid contentious plays and a heated captain’s reaction.
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Wiles-Barre, Pa witnessed a 6th inning surge as Wilkes-Barre pushed across six runs after Gannon struggled on the mound. Yerrick pitched well for Wilkes-Barre while Buffalo used Herndon and Gannon in relief as two men reached base in the first inning and the crowd of about 600 watched.
In Springfield Massachusetts two games against Rochester were played with one postponed from Monday. The first game saw Springfield win on a walk as Weyhing was hit hard by the home team. The second game featured poor fielding and weak hitting against MacFarland’s curves as Springfield struggled to score.
Providence defeated Syracuse today as Mason's delivery dominated and Rudderham struggled on the mound. The Stars managed little against Providence pitching while battering Rudderham with hits and strong defense.
National League action washed out in Baltimore and Washington with several results, including a 4 4 tie in Baltimore where Sheridan halted play in the fourth after a heavy downpour, and a lone Pittsburgh run at Brooklyn attributed to a misplay by Shoch. Meekin outpitched Cincinnati as Breitenstein held Boston, while Philadelphia beat Cleveland 9 1 and New York defeated Cincinnati 7 3.
Pottsville hosts a scoreless Pottsville vs Carbondale game. Lancaster beats Hazleton 6 to 11 in game one and loses 11 to 10 in game two. Shamokin defeats Athletics 9 to 1. York ties Easton 0 to 0 in game one and beats Euston 5 to 2 in game two.
President P T Powers of the Eastern league conferred with umpire Gaffney over missed assignments. The outcome: Gaffney will resume work today in Wilkes Barre, after Powers discussed substitution with Larry Ket rick, who had been prepared as a stand in. Gaffney observed yesterday's Scranton Toronto game from the grandstand.
A Rochester club transplant, Fielder OBrien, signs with Hornellsville joining pitcher Gillon. OBrien will play third base until Saturday when Harry from Niagara University arrives. Gillon likely starts Thursday versus the Cuban Giants. Mulderick and Harlow released.
Reports from the Buffalo Enquirer and Wilkes-Barre Times describe early season sentiment, with Harper slated to pitch against Buffalo as Weyhing is noted in prior matchups. Toronto players and Scranton figures appear, including Ward, Lutenberg, and Berger, as trades and recalls churn through teams.
The Stars of Minooka challenge Hustlers or Violets or Dodgers for a Burke's Grounds game on June 14 at 2 pm. The Minooka squad, led by A McHugh, also heads to Pittston Reds at West Side Park Saturday. Old Forge Dashers invite any Lackawanna county team for June 14 on Ol Forge grounds, with D Holland as captain. The Young Men's Christian Association players will practice at Athletic Park after today's pro game. The Olyphant Browns accept the Dashers' challenge in Old Forge.
Scranton public school pupils will take a Saturday trip to Lake Ariel with a full games program. Events include baseball, sack and egg races, bicycle races, foot races, a three legged race, tug of war, boat race for lady teachers, and various prizes funded by local merchants. Entries close Thursday evening June 11, sent to committee members listed.
Miss Victoria Connell daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Connell and Edwin Eugene Pryor of Brooklyn New York were married last night at 409 Clay avenue in a parlor ceremony attended by about thirty relatives and intimate friends Rev Robert Reed officiated and the couple planned to reside at 1022 Green avenue Brooklyn A reception and supper followed with bridal party Brenda Jessie Connell as bridesmaid and James Crouthers from New York as a guest The bride wore duchess satin with lace pearls and chiffon carried white roses and a historic Pryor family ribbon was given by the groom s mother
In common pleas court yesterday no cases were tried except two replevin suits from the prior day. Evidence for the defendant was heard in Howley vs Luce and Scranton Knitting company. the jury will decide today. In No 2 courtroom Joseph Church vs Wade Finn was given to the jury at adjournment. verdict due this morning.
The County Medical Society met in the arbitration room of the courthouse last night with Dr. H. D. Gardner presiding. Dr. Stein served as secretary and present were Drs. Pennypacker, Reedy, Capwell, Gunst er, Reed Burne, O'Brien, Keller, McDonald, Phillips and Jenkins. Dr. Keller presented a paper on skull fractures and Dr. Jenkins on senile heart changes. both papers drew lively discussion.
Dyspepsia gastritis and stomach troubles described as leading to wasting and death from perforated ulcer or starvation. The text asserts cure through a listed remedy, claimed to have been proven “time and again” in multiple cases.
An advertisement touts Bovinine as a blood enricher and muscle builder claiming it powers vital body centres for health. Dr Louis Faust of Schenectady New York says the product helps in severe gastritis and supports a mother during sickness. More than 25000 physicians endorse it.
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