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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1896

Page

6

Buffalo Wins First Eastern League Playoff Game in Scranton

Buffalo defeats Scranton 11 to 18 as Harper receives poor support amid wet grounds delaying Providence Springfield and Wilkes Barre games. Toronto and Buffalo games are noted with 8 13 in the fifth on Maguire’s wild throw and Stahl’s homer. Syracuse Springfield and Providence Worcester schedules affected by wet fields.

Scranton Muffalo Harper Springfield Wilkes-Barre Buffalo Leornston Toronto Rochester Providence Byracuse Maguire Stahl Barons Meaney Outcast Griffin Eagan Hisons Smith Wise Hutchinson Bleon Aarons Berger Clymer Latham

Barons Tumble as Buffalo Hurlers Dominate in Slugfest

Harper pitched well but got little support as Buffalo's two hurlers allowed 18 runs on 25 hits for the Bisons. Buffalo capitalized with three pitchers toward a 18 to 9 win while Barons’ fielding hiccups and errors doomed the home side.

Harper Buffalo Barons Bisons Balla Scranton Gremminger Ward Lison Griffin Eagan Maguire Berger Hutchinson Meaney Wadeworth Hutch

Toronto Wins Hard Fought Game in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, Pa June 10 Toronto won the game as Keenan issued two bases on balls and five hits followed. With Canadiens set to continue the bombardment Coakley replaced him but was erratic issuing six walks. Staley allowed several hard hits yet kept them scattered. Attendance noted.

Wilkes-Barre Toronto Keenan Canadiens Coakley Staley AB. Rh. Lytle Lesotte Heths McMahon Cowkley Hbmeneeears P.O. _ DAehanty BS Corre I Freeman Wright Lutenberg Downe Firet Wilken-Barre Leth Firat Wiken- Barre Hage Om Coakley Chetti Luse Brien Casey Bonner Diggins Liten Honberg Obrien Downener Karl Delehanty Padden Marl Barl Ballis Gaffney

State League Batteries and Umpires Noted in Shamokin Lancaster Easton

Shamokin and Lancaster games feature batteries Kilroy Flanagan Koehl Smith and Visiger May Keener Schaub along with umpires King Hornung. Easton and Pottsville clash noted with Kilroy Flanagan Koehl Smith listed as battery for Pottsville.

Shamokin Carbondale Ames Milligan Luby Patchen King Lancaster Tannedster Visiger Ind May Keener Vin

National League Results See Cleveland and Pittsburg Shine

National League play yesterday saw Cleveland and Baltimore win while the middle division faltered and the tailenders struggled except Louisville. Pittsburg pitcher Hawley held Brooklyn to one run as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia in a tight game and Washington’s contest stretched through a tedious finish. Umpires were Wellman Keefe Smalle and Sheridan.

Cleveland Baltimore Louisville Booklyn Pittsburg Chicago Hawley Brooklyns Washington Colts Philadelphia R.H Hemming Robingon Hill McDermott Miller and Warner Sheridan New York Cincinnati Doheny, Clarke and Farrell Fisher Vaughn Smalle

Baseball lineups and umpires for Brooklyn and St. Louis game

Battersen Carsey and Grady join Cuppy and Zimmer as Brooklyn players with umpire Hurst. Kennedy and Grim share batteries with Hawley and Merritt behind the plate as Campbell calls the game at Wel grounds. No game listed for Boston against St. Louis at Borton Boston.

Battersen Carsey Grady Cuppy Zimmer Hurst Brooklyn Piusbury Kennedy Grim Hawley Merritt Campbell Borton Boston St. Louis

Harvard Wins After Tumultuous Princeton Game

Princeton entered the sixth inning with a 6 2 lead but Harvard surged back as Kelly miscues and a clutch three bagger by Randy tied the game in the seventh. Clarkson and Dean delivered in the eighth to seal Princeton’s downfall, Harvard winning the first game of the series.

Princeton N. J Harvard Princetons Kelly Wilson Easton Lurcess Randy Clarkson Dean Burgess Chandler Tigers AL Princeton R.A. Princeton

The Bicycle Profit Myth and the Wheel of Fortune

A Cleveland or Cincinnati Enquirer piece analyzes bicycle pricing exposing the hidden costs in wheel production. It details parts costs, labor, and the wide profit margins from $100 to $150 wheels, noting retailers’ secrecy and the varying quality and finishes that drive price. The article warns buyers about inflated profits behind seemingly basic components.

Cincinnati Enquirer Diggins Fortune Bicyclent Csvers CHOWK Nigmoun el Eeeeesiv Sovereln F

Lehigh Defeats Pennsylvania in Home Game Slugfest

Lehigh edged Pennsylvania 6 to 5 as Lehigh capitalized on Pennsylvanias errors. Key contributors included Garrison Ritchie Middleton for Lehigh, while Pennsylvania struggled with miscues and earned runs. The final score reflected a tense early season matchup at home.

Philadelphia Jane Lehigh Pennnystyvania Pennsylvania Leehleth Loudvoothe Hatteria W. Garrison Carmen Ritchie Middleton

York State League Club Disbands And Circuit Likely Changes

The York State league club disbanded this morning in York Pa. Philadelphia says the move may trigger a six club league reorganization. Bond disbandment expected at Carbondale with players moved to Pottsville to form a stronger team from both clubs.

York Carbondale Pottsville York, Pa York State League Philadelphia

Riot Over Harvard Princeton Game Sparks Campus Clash

In Harvard Square a postgame riot broke out after Harvard baseball beat Princeton. Three students were jailed. Arthur T. Pilling, Goldthwait Dorr, and Clay Briggs were injured. Cambridge police were assaulted. Officer Corcoran’s coat was torn and multiple injuries reported.

Harvard Princeton Boston Harvard Square Cambridge Harvard Baseball Club Priceton Arthur T. Pilling Goldthwait Dorr Clay Briggs Corcoran Murray McElroy Dynan Briggs

Diamond Dust and Baseball News From The League

The column notes Buffalo players Lowe and Hamilton leading Boston in hitting while Doescher remains wary of umpires. Johnson's bronchial trouble delays his return, with Brown possible as substitute. Manager Bobby Caruthers leads Burlington in the Western association as St Jack Doyle streams far and errs. Charles Morton rumored as umpire, Outcast shown as a cautious ballplayer, and a controversy between Freedman and Rusie heads to a managers board for resolution.

Buffalo Lowe Hamilton Boston Hittin Doescher Johnson Benef Charley Morton Uppire Sportine Life Charles Freedman-Rusie Board of Mangers National League Rusie Freedman Anwon Tito Auch Etek

Local Baseball Challenge Notices From City Clubs

The Sunsets of the South Side will face Harmonies at Hollow Grounds next Sunday at 9 o clock. The Daisies of Hollow Street invite junior clubs under 12. The Populare of Taylor challenge Moorle Populars for a baseball game any day this week, via The Tribune. Weetside team through James Gilgallon challenge Haremonies of Dunmore South Ride Minooka Eureka for a game on June 14. The Violets of the South Side accept a challenge from Dilimonde and will play June 14 at Hollow Grounds at 1 a.m. List of Violets players follows.

Sunsets Daisies Whlow Street Tribune John Getts John Fitzgardner Populare Taylor Populars Moorle The James Gilgallon Weetside Haremonies Dunmore South Ride Minooka Eureka Staling Grounds J. Stengline KE. Murphy M. Troy C. Kratt EB. Kolb J. Chase G. Stengline J. Ridenbach

Bicycle trade boom prompts caution for dealers

The article notes manufacturers and bicycle dealers enjoying a boom as demand surges. It suggests shrewd observers foresee a market correction to a steadier, slower pace, with the current rapid expansion unlikely to continue at present speeds.

Bicycle Racing Rules Change Issued by L A W Chairman

Philadelphia June 10. Chairman Gideon of the L A W announces a change in team race scoring to count final positions by starting numbers and points. He clarifies referee duties with official referees required at meets and ex officio roles for national circuit and division board members.

Gideon L. A. Wey Philadelphia National Racing Board Handicaapers

TIPS TO WHEELMEN

Oddball wheelman prophecies warn of a broken rim and misfortune for riders. The text mocks superstition with bizarre signs such as a hearse passing and a white horse driven by a repaired lady.

Swayne's Ointment Promises Cure for Itching Tumors

Advertisement notes symptoms of moisture intense itching and night pain. Claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors. Sold by ai druggists or by mail for 60 cents from Dr Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.

Swayne

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