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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1896
Page
6
Eastern League action: Wilkes-Barre and Syracuse split two games in Scranton. Rochester edged Scranton in a close contest. Providence defeated the Bisons. Springfield beat Toronto in a high scoring finish. Details note pitchers excelled in game one while Wilkes-Barre faltered in game two.
Rochester visits Scranton Syracuse plays Wilkes Barre Hufule travels to Providence Toronto faces Springfield.
Rochester edged Scranton by one run in a tense ten inning fight. Shannon Stearns and Napier led a balanced attack as the Blackbirds rallied from a late deficit to steal the game.
In Wilkes-Barre on June 15, the home team won the first game 2 to 1 with Le Gotte’s two bagger and Earl’s single. Syracuse then routed Wilkes-Barre in the second game, scoring eight runs by the third inning and holding on as Cooper Luckey struggled on the mound. Attendance reached 1,800 as the crowd saw sharp fielding by Eagan and Garry and solid pitching from Delaney and Luckey.
Heavy hitting marked today's game as Springfield Pony players Moran and Staley impressed. Toronto pitcher Gruber struggled at times, allowing two triples and several hits in the third inning. Final score shows Springfield ahead with a flurry of runs. key contributors include Hatteries Gruber Leahy Moran Downe and Billaley.
Providence wins 7 to 4 over Buffalo after taking an early lead with back to back runs by Canavan and Cranby. The home team maintained the advantage through the middle innings while Buffalo fought back but fell short as Providence secured the victory.
Baltimore loses to Brooklyn moving up to second while Cleveland leads after rivals stumble. Chicago beats Pittsburgh, Phillies slip to fourth as Washington vs Cincinnati and Boston New York games end no play due to wet grounds.
At Philadelphia RHE Athletics vs Lancaster Batteries Beam Keener Weand Schaub Sheckard Yeager Beth Um pire Hornung. At Hazleton RHE Hasleton Shamokin Batteries Jordan Toft Smith Costello Umpire Riley. At Carbondale RHE Carbondale Pottaville Batteries Luby Patchen Kilroy Flannigan Umpires Anderson Ballard.
Montrose defeats Nicholson by a strong hitting display led by Jackson Mulderick and Chamberlain for Montrose while Smith and Brecht starred for Nicholson. Errors marred the contest but Montrose earns credit as the victors. Local clubs and upcoming challenges are listed including Sliders and Uncle Sama.
Johnson and Harper lead today’s Rochester lineup with Syrac inch away tomorrow, then Thursday and Saturday in Rochester. Zeidler released. Rafferty nearing full strength. Brown called to Baltimore. Power improving. Scranton adds O Brien and O’Connell a new term. Luby Anderson or O Gara join Scranton for tomorrow’s game. Malize to be matched before week’s end.
Tom O'Brien left fielder of the Toronto team and Jack O'Brien of Hornellsville were freed after authorities found they did not abduct Nora O’Neil of Toronto. A young woman claiming to be Nora Neil said she had not been abducted and remained in the city, confirming the men’s innocence.
A quartet from the School of the Lackawanna beat four Harry Hillman Academy players at Wilkes-Barre on the Loveland courts. Mc Leod Linen Crane and Medway led the team with Mc Leod and Linen winning the singles while the pair defeated Swift and Bennett in doubles.
The funeral for Martin Cummings Jr. followed a fatal mine accident on Friday. A large crowd filled St Thomas church for a high mass and eulogy by Father Comerford. The procession included the Father Mathew society East Side band and Young Men's clubs, ending at Catholic cemetery with numerous floral designs and pallbearers named in the obituary. The article notes extended attendance from Scranton Carbondale and nearby areas.
Mrs Rinard of Catawissa visits her mother Mrs Wardell. Father Walsh’s annual pleate set for June 24 with the Lawrence band to accompany the excursion from Scranton. Mr and Mrs John Noack and Mr and Mrs S S Yeager visited M M Evans family in Madisonville. Mrs Howe of Green Ridge and Everett Rena Pyle called in town Friday evening. Mrs Florence Cannon spent a few days with friends in Scranton.
The ladies of the new church will host an ice cream and strawberry festival in the basement tonight and tomorrow night. Children’s Day programs at the churches went off pleasantly, with notable effort by those who drilled the children. Mr and Mrs Frank Reed of Dunmore and Harry Reed of Jersey City visited their parents, Mr and Mrs D C Reed, Sunday.
An old advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a remedy for moist itchy skin with nocturnal symptoms. It claims cessation of itching and bleeding, healing of ulcers, and removal of tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Wayne & Jon in Philadelphia.
A vintage ad touts Munyon’s Nerve Cure for nervous exhaustion and insomnia, claiming boosts to memory and focus. It also markets Rheumatism, Indigestion, Catarrh, and Vitaltimer cures with varying prices and notes free medical advice from Professor Munyon at 1805 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Nicholson church services noted, Presbyterian morning crowds and fine decorations. Methodist evening turnout large with excellent exercises. Local residents mentioned include G A Hinklie improving property, Mrs Charles Thomas off to Mans field for Normal school events, and visits by William F Titus, Frank Pratt, F Percy Lloyd. Montrose trip described a hot social game loss 11 to 20 to Mountain Boys.
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