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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1896

Page

6

Rochester Tops Cincinnati in Ten Inning Eastern League Game

Rochester defeated Cincinnati in a ten inning contest on Sunday. Buffalo beat Providence in a high scoring affair while Rochester’s trip home included a win over Cincinnati of the National League. Rain halted Rochester at Scranton and Syracuse at Wilkes-Barre. no other league games were played yesterday. Today Rochester visits Scranton Syracuse meets Wilkes-Barre Buffalo plays Providence and Toronto faces Springfield.

Rochester Providence Springfield Cincinnati Buffalo Toronto Scranton Syracuse Wilkes-Barre Cincinnatis Lee PW Springfeld Wal Scrantan

Reds Tasted Eastern Baseball In Ten Inning Defeat

Recheater June 14. The Rochester Eastern league club defeated Cincinnati of the National league today by 3 to 2. It took ten innings to decide the contest.

Reds Rochester Cincinnati

Springfield Defeats Toronto In Tight Baseball Tilt

Springfield scores six runs in the final two innings to edge Toronto 6 to 5 as Dineen and Dowse duel on the mound. Leahy and Coughlin provided the key hits while Swartwood called the plate in a low scoring affair.

Toronto-Springfield Springfield Dineen Springfelds Topomo Dowse Coughlin Leahy Swartwood

Buffalo Club Defeats Providence Grays In Close Game

Providence report notes a one run Buffalo win over the Providence Grays in a tough batting contest. Beere B ILE is listed for Providence, with Hodgen Dixon and Wadsworth Urquhart among the batters and the umpire Dovecher.

Providence Buffalo Club Providence Graya Beere B.ile Buffalo Todolous WM Baterles Hodgen Dixon Wadsworth

National League Saturday results shuffle standings

No Sunday games were played as Saturday results moved Boston from fourth to fifth and lifted Cincinnati a peg. Baltimore, Cleveland and Philadelphia lost, marking a rough day for the home teams.

Boston Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Philadelphia

State League on edge as disbandment looms

Easton reports a special meeting of the Easton baseball club to decide on disbanding due to poor support and failing guarantees. further financial strain cited as risk to the league. Games listed show Easton, Shamokin, and Lancaster performances with scores and lineups. Hasleton and Pottaville postponement noted due to rain.

Markle Easton Easton Baseball Club R.H.E Batterien Ames Milligan Yeager Roth Hornung Hasleton Pottaville-Haxleton

Fragmentary OCR item tied to Orange region and names

Readable lines mention Orange area and several surnames including Wentervelt Cumings Ingher and Grant. No dates or clear event structure present.

Orange R.H Hettersee Wentervelt Cumings Gal- Ingher Grant

Baseball Battery Lists Across Colleges and Towns

A period fragment lists multiple college and town baseball matchups with battery pairs. Scores and team lines include Manhattan College Chelsea College Wesleyan Williams Danville and others, naming pitchers catchers and umpires across venues like Jasper Oval Washington Middletown Hornellsvile Montclair Williamstown and Danville.

Browns Open Season With Cincinnati Victory Closer to Home

Rochester hosts Scranton and the Barons in a trio of games after a rain held start. Dan Shan non’s Brownies seek a strong home debut following yesterday’s win over Cincinnati. Johnson aims to pitch, Sandy Griffin now manages Scranton and Harber in the box boosts Barons.

Rochester Dan Shannon Brownies Shannon Cincinnati Scranton Barons Sandy" Griffin Harper Johnson Wilkes-Barre

Cast Offs Spark Controversy Over Baseball Talent

The column argues that many current Reds players are cast-offs from other leagues, contrasting Cincinnati’s teamwork with Phillies star power. It lists numerous players deemed cast-offs by clubs like Philadelphia, New York, Washington, Brooklyn, Chicago, Baltimore, Louisville, and St. Louis, noting their recent against-type strong play.

Brooklyn K H. BK Cleveland Bev Baltimore Pond Clarice Chicago Terry Donahoe Sheridan Philadelphia H. F Louisville Philadephia Lucid Grady Louieville Frazer and Miller Hurat H Li Peneereeeee Reds Horace Fogel Cincinnatis Phillies Keystone Nurke New York Hoy Washington Ewing Smith Dwyer Irwin Gray Foreman Vaughn Rhines Cincinnati Eluba Philadelphia Stars Stars Dan Brouthers Jack Boyle Wille McGill Don Lucid Billy Keeler Pittsburg Joe Kelley Hugh Jennings St. Louis Walter Brodie Arthur Clarkson Charley Esper George Hemming Jack Ryan Roston

Baseball Injuries Rise in Practice Says Billy Lush

Billy Lush warns that more players get hurt during practice than in games, blaming carelessness and recalling a Rochester incident where a fly ball damaged a finger. He stresses careful practice to avoid injuries. Other players discuss effects of Turkish baths on pitchers and compare Amos Rusie’s mastery to others.

Billy Lush Rochester Delehanty Charley King St. Louis Browns Old American Association Kansas City Cowboys Charley Comiskey Tom McCarthy Amos Rusie Jim McGuire Rusie

Latsmen Mastered Fast Bowler’s Short Spells

The excerpt highlights a bowler known for early breakthroughs, with the Latsmen noting his skill in retiring many batsmen after brief spells. It emphasizes his effectiveness and the quick pace of his success in the match context.

Innovative catcher's mask could be instantly lifted

The Buffalo Enquirer describes William Gray's improved catcher's mask that pivots from the face and springs back in place. Hartford manager Barnie and Caten er Smith tested the device, predicting wide adoption as it keeps vision clear and avoids mask-related stumbles during plays.

The Buffalo Enquirer Ivery Hartford William Gray Billy Harnle Harvard Mr. Gray Barnie Catener Smith Alan

Rochester Battles and Baseball Buzz Amid Pitcher Gossips

The column chronicles Harper and Berger as today’s battery, notes Willie Shannon’s release by Manager Burns, and previews a home game versus a National League team. It highlights Rochester’s strong-armed pitchers, mentions Breitenstein’s old weight, and debates McFarlan’s reliability as Rochester’s lone steady hurler amid league chatter and signings.

Harper Berger Willie Shannon Burns Providence Washington Thm Keefe Tim Washingtons Nick Young Rochester Cincinnati Scranton Theodore Breitenstein Browns Soden Willie Maine Lewiston Boston Dexter Lewsville Evansville Ind) Tribune McCloskey Win Mercer Bill McGunnlale Baltimore Hughey Jennings Ed Hanlon Waldron Pawtucket Russ New York Nube Jim McFarlan Old Hows Vickery Vic Tommy Dowd Sun Doheny Merkin Dad Clarke Bronx Blepatch Dilly Chicago Mr. Sunday Sunday Post-Express Snap Lang Cy Duryea Tim Shinnick Jack Chepman Gole Rocheater Memon Rob Roy MicFarlan

Olyphant Browns Challenge Two Rival Clubs in June Games

The Olyphant Browns invite the Ere kus of Providence to a June 17 contest at Olyphant grounds and challenge the Harmonys of Hyde Park for a Saturday game in June. Manager William Gillespie and captain W Cleary lead the club after a 11 to 1 win over the Dashers of Old Fo on Saturday afternoon at 1.

Olyphant Browns Eurekas Providence Olyphant Grounds Harmonys Hyde Park William Gillespie W. Cleary Dashers Old Fo

Ex-State leaguer Fee falters in Browns tilt

The Browns faced a control issue as ex-State leaguer Jack Fee pitched poorly walking eight to first, with wild pitches and passed balls by Garven and Conway noted. Bellevue Crickets, Dunmore Minookas and Nonpareil club rosters appear in a crowded local baseball roundup with several upcoming games and manager names listed.

Jack Fee Browns Rele Dashers

Prices of Bicycles and Quality Premiums

A. G. Spalding argues against a flat fifty dollar bicycle price, noting manufacturing costs vary and quality drives value. He compares hats, pianos, and carriages to emphasize that price reflects merit, not arbitrary standard pricing. He explains total costs include rent, staff, interest, guarantees, and advertising, shaping a merchant’s price strategy.

A. G. Spalding

Greatest Cyclers Meet Held In New Orleans

The meet of wheelmen in New Orleans on June 4 drew large crowds and featured top professional riders. Otto Zeigler won the half mile, Arthur Gardiner won the one mile, and F. M. McFarlan took the two mile handicap. Amateur races followed, illuminated by electric lights.

New Orleans Otto Zeigler C. Coulter O. Stevens Arthur Gardiner William Coburn F. M. McFarlan Henry Clarke O. Btevens

Scranton Bicycle Club Rain Cancels Wilkes-Barre Run

Rain halted yesterday's planned Scranton Bicycle Club ride to Wilkes-Barre where the Wilkes-Barre club planned a reception. Several members rode the boulevard in the afternoon. The Wilkes-Barre event will be rescheduled for a later date.

Scranton Bicycle Club Wilkes-Barre Wilkes- Barre

Whirls of the Wheel Highlight Elmhurst Run

The Green Ridge Wheelmen rode to Elmhurst Thursday evening over the old turnpike. Charles Coleman and Wil Dunn will wear West Side Wheelmen colors on the track this season. The local racing men will work for Lackawanna county one mile event.

Green Ridge Elmhurst Charles Coleman Wil Dunn West Side Coleman Dunn Lackawanna County

Lackawanna One Mile Championship Showdown at Green Ridge Meet

Charles Coleman holds the defending title at the Green Ridge Wheelmen’s meet next month. He faces a strong field including Ralph Gregory Robert White Ben Keller Will Dunn and Eddie Coons in the Lackawanna one mile championship. The event is expected to be the day’s premier race.

Green Ridge Charles Coleman Ralph Gregory Robert White Ben Keller Will Dunn Eddie Coons

Dramatic Gossip and Theatrical Fortunes Revealed

The London orchestra plans weekly concerts highlighting a nationality starting with Russia on May 21, then Spain Italy France and Germany. In New York a sensational season includes June's Joiliers and a new piece A Hot Show with electric spectacle. Abbey's theater grossed about 60 000 in 108 weeks yet lost around 100 000. Notable fortunes and losses span managers Frohman Daly Palmer and others with hits like Shenandoah and The Prisoner of Zenda. A poem To My Cycle reflects on music and nature.

London Ites Russia Spain Italy France Germany George W. June EB. Lawrence June Joiliers Ling Abbey New York Gray Neil Hurgess A. M. Palmer Trilby Charles Frohman Hillary Bell New York Press

Alfred Davis Enters Journalistic Field At Trib une

From the World's North End Correspondence Alfred Davis begins in journalism with The Tribune. Davis is described as popular enterprising and talented with a bright style and growing influence, and he has many friends in the section rooting for his success.

North End Alfred Davis la Deling the Tribune Davis

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