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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1894
Page
2
Yesterday's state league action saw Scranton lose to Pottsville in a close game costing ground in the standings while Reading won twice against Easton to claim fourth place. The report notes many postponed games and provides club percentages, wins, losses, and current rankings across the league.
Potteville defeated Scranton in a 12 inning game in Portville today. It was a masterful exhibition with scarce hits and tight fielding. Hill made a sensational catch and a throwing play to third for a double play as Potteville won in the twelfth inning.
Reading and Easton teams played two games with Reading recording 15 hits in the first game and 11 in the second. Errors favored Easton with four in the first game and one in the second. Pitchers Hite and Hite contributed notable performances for Reading.
Scattered line score data shows game results with hits errors and batteries across Brooklyn New York Boston Louisville and Philadelphia. Umpires listed as Hart ey Emallo Hurst and others with varied battery pairings and multiple city matchups reflected in brief lines.
Carlsbad may be called the Spring of Eternal Youth as Sprudel is promoted as a natural remedy for constipation stomach catarrh dyspepsia and liver and kidney complaints by Lisner Mendelson Co New York as sole agents.
In Baltimore the score shows Baltimore 28 to St Louis 7 with errors Baltimore 2 St Louis 2 and pitchers Hawke and Robinson for Baltimore Clarkson and Pietz for St Louis. Umpire Stage. In Washington the score Washington 12 Chicago 7 with errors Washington 6 Chicago 2 and batters Maul and McGuire Abbay and Sebriver. Umpire McGonagall.
Fragmentary OCR lists city and number pairs including Troy Wilkes-Barre Erie Springfield Providence Buffalo Erie Springfield with varied figures. The readable text lacks context or events to define a clear news item or outcome.
English inventor George Gregson recovered from extreme nervousness and sleeplessness after using Paine's celery compound. He reports improved sleep, renewed strength, and a willingness to publish his testimonial. The ad claims the remedy nourishes brain and nerve tissues and aids various nervous and systemic conditions.
Conroy is named captain of the Ea rleton club Tommy Esterbrook goes to New Orleans to join that club Harrisburg club complains of low attendance at grounds Penn Avenue Stars challenge any club in a game on Harrisburg grounds Hustle and Fairmounts also in contention Actives of Providence to play Wood's Business College Saturday at 4 pm Driving Park grounds Batting order listed with Kiple Howell Cunningham Brown Ivan Griffin Cooper McKeulan Haldeman
Notes recount a Williamsport Wheelmen visit to arrange for a July 4 display, and a细 Albion doctor fined for striking a wheelman. It also mentions Riverton North Dakota bicycle track opening with a grand diamond tournament, plus a Honesdale cycle club renaming to Maple City Wheelmen and new officers and directors.
P. Collins of the Ladies Homes Journal will referee. Daniel Canery accepts an exhibition role in trick riding. Bill Taxis aims to ride July 4 after a Plainfield injury. Diamond prize contracts set for Mesere Berry and Rogers. George F. Taylor plans a 6100 diamond event. Stearns and Rambler teams expected. Scranton Bicycle Club hosts a state event drawing clubs from Pittsburg Reading Williamsport Harrisburg Allentown Wilkes Barre Philadelphia. Weather favorable could crown notable meet in Scranton.
Notes describe YMCA games closing entries next Wednesday for 75 yard dash mile run and slow bicycle race open to amateurs. A trophy will go to the club turning out the most men and best equipped. Medals are described as finest ever seen. A large procession is planned Friday night with building decorations for the annual sports. A field day and knee ball game are announced with high jumper A F Sweeney invited for exhibitions. Baseball team to play Wilkes-Barre today and depart on a Delaware and Hudson train.
A collage of old classifieds shows Wanted ads for a live and firg IMMurando solicitor in Lackawanna county, distributors for merchants, Catholic unemployed seeking work at 15 dollars weekly, and a summer boarding offer with hot and cold baths. Also offers for ledgers, pamphlets, and meal tickets at local shops and streets.
Senior crews prepare for the National regatta at Saratoga and Navahoe’s trial against Volunteer as Johnny Glynn defeats Joe Hatuman near Washington for 105 purse. Judge Lawrence orders 81 701.85 to James Stoddard in McAuliffe suit. Wirts shines at Passaic junior single win. Dilla enters Engleman in Worchester sprint contention. Gentlemen’s Driving Club forms at Wyoming Park the new association offers free Saturday use and possible improvements loom. Ad reads Burdock Blood Bitters cured Adoly Lanloz of stomach nausea headache and debility.
The Cornell University of Pennsylvania entry was withdrawn at Morelton Inw due to rough water. Lord Rosebery's Lad won the 2000 Guineas the Lawearest Stakes and the Derby before being scratched from all engagements at Ascot. Secretary Fortmeyer has received word that the Minnesota Boat Club of St.
The American Syndicate Bank, established firm for modern investors, claims largest dividends on record. The notice lists a conservative and reliable banking stance with a focus on steady returns and long history. Located at Hamilton Co 8 Pacific Avenue, this listing emphasizes safety and reliability for potential investors.
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