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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
7
Buffalo wins over Syracuse moves into fourth, replacing champions who fell to Almatory. Scranton edges Ponies in a standout game as Canucks beat Rochester in a close contest.
Johnson dominates on the mound and steady defense carries Scranton to a 6 to 3 victory over the Ponies. Thomas Johnson receives strong support from teammates as Springfield errors and key plays shape the nine inning win.
Wilkes-Barre defeats the Champions at home as Earle drives in the decisive run and Betts makes a standout catch. Hodson pitched well for the Greys in a rain delayed game with seven Providence hits scattered, marking the first easing of an uphill finish in five tries. Both teams depart for Providence after 6:80 p.m. with 850 in attendance.
Buffalo battered Syracuse 10 to 2 in a June matchup. Herndon and Urquhart starred for Buffalo while Day struggled for Syracuse with six errors aiding the Buffalo attack. Five hits and a trio of extra bases powered Buffalo from start to finish as attendance reached about 1,000.
It was a close game in Toronto on June 12 as the visitors fought back from an early deficit. Harper settled after the first, and Rochester pulled ahead with key hits by Demont and Meara, aided by a pivotal triple by Lush and Pfenninger’s RBI hit.
Boston and Pittsburgh defeated Chicago and Baltimore to keep the Beaneaters in first, one point ahead of the Pirates. Chicago dropped from fourth to fifth, Baltimore from third to fourth, while the Spiders rose from fifth to third by beating the Giants. Other clubs unchanged. New York beat Cleveland 5 to 3. Brooklyn edged St. Louis 13 to 8. Baltimore defeated by Pittsburgh 15 to 7. Boston beat Chicago 9 to 5. Washington game called after three innings with Cincinnati 6, Washington 1. Philadelphia no game due to wet grounds.
Lancaster Lancaster 4 Reading 17. Hazleton Harrington 11 Pottsville 13. Harrisburg 0 Allentown 34. Errors Harrisburg 2 Allentown 2. Batter ies Huston Dalley Roth Ames Bakeley Costello umpire Manlove.
Marty Swift led Carbondale to host Scranton YMCA in a first time matchup against a pro team. Long Tom Flannaghan starts on the mound with veteran support from Patchen, Mras sey, Westlake, Wetzel, Sailes, Mc Quade, Stutz and Hess. YMCA fields its strongest lineup Gillern Dean Owens White Mallett Hoffner Reese Hydman Bittenbender Brooks Jones Thayer La ei free admission. game called.
Carbondale and Scranton clubs head into a new season with Betts still dominant on the mound for the Greys while Dan Campbell steps in for the umpiring change. Scranton’s Hodson loses to Wilkes Barre as Ward sprains his foot and is sidelined. Baldwin may start today against Old Host Vickery with new players Borger Tighe Baldwin and an unknown infielder.
The Olyphant Stars cannot play the Eighth Street Stars of Hyde Park on the 16th but will meet them on the 2d. Grassy Island Base Ball club challenges Dr Grove's team of Peckville to a game on Grassy grounds at a convenient date.
At Henley on Thames on June 12 the Cornell rowers faced a locally assembled Henley club scratch crew. Despite periods of lead for Cornell, Henley repeatedly closed gaps as both boats raced to Henley bridge with Cornell finishing a length ahead after a ragged start and a half mile course. Spectators expressed surprise Cornell failed to gain a larger edge.
Prizes totaling 1200 dollars offered for the national circuit bicycle race meet at Anthracite Park Carbondale on June 27. Spaulding team expected to file entry. round trip Scranton tickets with park admission sold at 0 cents. Class B prizes total 875 dollars. Class A events total 125 dollars. Scranton and Green Ridge clubs entered. boys exhibition match at Dunmore alley tonight features the Golden brothers Fallon and Wilson ages 10 to 14 with prize match plans.
Boxing notes recount Gilly Smith seeking another shot at Tommy Ryan and a potential bout with Joe Walcott at 144 pounds. The piece also mentions a Madison Square Garden benefit for Jack Dempsey's wife and reactions to Corbett-Fitzsimmons during a Texas performance.
An old advertising verse recalls Castoria as a remedy used for children from infancy to motherhood. The jingle frames Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations and occasions.
West Side items report Alderman M. L. Blair of the Fifth ward fell about fifteen feet while trimming a dead branch at his South Main avenue home. He suffered a sprained wrist and a concussion. A dog bite incident involved a George Wallace son, who was treated and the dog to be shot. Obits note Mrs Katherine Miles, 25, of Washburn street, died, with funeral set for Saturday. Mrs Jeremiah, and Mrs Titus Evans also noted in funerals. social events include birthday party for Mrs C M Worey and a church fundraiser to repay renovation debt. various local notices and socials listed.
A collage of personal notices and shop ads. Misa Susie Analey celebrates her birthday anniversary on North Main avenue. Will James, widow of the undertaking business on Spruce street, marries Miss Cora Jones in Akron. Local services advertise photography at Starner's Parlors, Groverips coffee at Munson & Co, second hand furniture by J. C. King, Fred Reynolds wall paper, and William D. Grimfitt plumbing on North Main avenue.
Old catalog style notice touts men and ladies footwear at well below listed values with prices from 7c to 4.50 and promises savings. It invites customers to inspect stock and guarantees satisfaction while promising substantial value over regular prices.
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