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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1895
Page
7
Syracuse drops from second to fourth after a 3 1 Rochester 1 loss to Rochester. Bufford Wilkes-Barre rise to second and third while Providence Scranton stay close as Buffalo Scranton loom. Pitcher details note Kilroy Duryes Sweeny and Kitvex in a tight race for standings.
Scranton built a late seventh inning surge on hits to rally past Providence. Johnson worked well on the mound as Scranton’s hitters supported him and capitalized on Lovett’s pitches to plate eight runs, sealing the game.
Betts pitched a dominant nine innings for Syracuse Rochester, keeping Springfield scoreless and allowing only a handful of weak hits. McDonald managed the lone Springfield safety as the visitors failed to mount any sustained offense and fell 1-0.
In Buffalo Toronto game June 19, scoring high with nine runs in middle innings. Shaw battered by Buffalo for nineteen hits as errors plagued Toronto pitchers Detrich Maser Smith Shaw and Shinnick. Attendance about 2,000 with Buffalo winning 9 to 4.
Pittsburg climbs from third to second after a win over the Colonels while the Quakers rise from seventh to sixth by defeating the Gladiators. Boston tightens its hold on first with a road win as New York and Washington split. Scoring notes include battles from Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Baltimore with key pitchers and batters listed.
Lancaster defeats Pottsville 10 to 9 in a Slagleton Higleton venue while other matchups show Pottsville versus Reading with low scoring results. The record notes Drindinges in the Lancaster game and indicates Pottsville's single-digit score.
Donnelly of Plymouth strikes out eleven Scranton hitters in a Tri County game at Pare Tall Park. Plymouth set the pace in the first inning with three errors and key hits by Casey, Powe, and Lahey to score five. Seven innings were played as Scranton failed to capitalize, while Harry Hopewell handled mound duties amid quiet objections to his rulings.
In the first inning a potential hit by Fanning was stopped, leading to a double play. Wilkes-Barre trailed 4-0 after errors and Pittston rolled to a 9 to 1 win. Players include Hite for Wilkes-Barre and Kehoe, Groux, Price, Callahan for Pittston.
The Scranton club signs Luby from Louisville and Bannon from New York as part of a broader roster overhaul managed by Barnie. Delaney may be released due to arm issues, with Huston set to pitch and Radford to fill in short when needed. The club aims for a strong season, facing Buffalo, Toronto, Rochester, Syracuse, and Springfield in a heavy nine-game stretch before Wilkes-Barre.
Truston pitched nine innings without an error as Buffalo and Scranton faced off at Base Ball Park. Brady hit a two bagger and Sleepy Johnson a triple, with Buffalo climbing from sixth to second. Betts pitched a standout game for the league. An earlier postponement reshapes the city’s schedule as Scranton’s hopes hinge on Wilkes-Barre and Syracuse results. The Starlights challenge the Violets on June 23 at Tunnel Ground.
At Bethlehem Tennessee on June 1 the second day of racing drew about two thousand fans. Silver Bells won the Mast event after six heats, with tense battles among other horses including Mead Wilkes Putchen and Minu Noble finishing behind.
Pittston defeats Wilkes-Barre in a spirited contest to clinch the Tri-County league championship. Both teams were in excellent trim with Kehoe delivering standout fielding and notable first baseman playing.
Play got underway in the state tennis tournament at Heverford today. In the men's singles the results show Wilson defeating Tole 6-9 1-2 and Moorhead beating Carpenter 1-7 3 6-2. In doubles, Bartow and Moorhead and Wright and Wileon won their semifinals.
Philadelphia report states Tom Fick, noted for Johnson, the late class seven bicycle rider, spent hours at a local newspaper office seeking to match his money with a bet or wager. The fragment ends with unclear details about his purpose.
Zimmerman and his representative did not attend. Eck stated readiness to race any distance for five thousand dollars per side at any location outside Asbury Park.
Johnnie Connors of Springfield NL agrees to fight Mike Jamm England 10¢-pound champion and will fight before Coney Island and Suffolk Club Bea ton. He will travel to England if required. A Monday night prize eight in Chicago saw Arthur Crane lose in the second round to Billy Owens. Hudson County Athletic Club in Jersey City secured the Sixon-Rine fight after police intervened at Seaside Athletic Club Coney Island. Fight set for next Monday night. Tribune fourth anniversary souvenir planned for Saturday.
Last evening at the Lackawanna Valley house a crowd on the balcony tossed pennies to children below. Twelve year old John Bryant allegedly drew a revolver when a companion grabbed a penny from him and was taken to the central police station after the incident. He denies intent to shoot and says the weapon fell from his pocket during the scuffle.
Scranton retail clerks association known as the Twentieth Century club hosted a mass meeting on Spruce Street. Delegates from nearly all city labor unions attended and heard addresses by prominent local labor leaders. The club, linked to the Knights of Labor, counts many sales girls among its members.
Richard Lloyd of Providence was held in 500 bail by Alderman Fidler for arraignment on a swindling charge. Lloyd, employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance, allegedly collected payments on Pilanders policies and altered them to Baltimore Mutual policy numbers, with warrant issued by John Ropers.
Frank Lueckingham, while in the woods near Chinehil la, formed the decomposed body of a man. Clothing was in good condition but pockets yielded no ID. John White of Archbald, a veteran, has been missing since May 21. his son sought to confirm if the body is his father.
A boy identified as Willie Barton, reported missing from a Philadelphia institution, was found by police and taken to the central station. He had traveled from Allentown to Pittston with Pawnee Bill's Wild West show and had been staying at the home of Mr. Carter in Swethand street with housekeeper Mrs. Thompson.
The Rev A Aust pastor of St Marys Polish church, Birney Avenue Edmonton region? is able to go out again after a brief illness. An infant son of Thomas Joyce of Stafford Street Nodka died with funeral held yesterday. Joseph OMalley son of Alderman John E OMalley improves under Dr John OMalley care. Misses Sarah Dougherty and Kathe Maria of Irving Avenue attend Manyfiell State Normal School commencement. Mrs Martin Cannon of Pittston Avenue presented her husband with a fine boy and a girl. A burglary attempt on Scranton Button Company barn failed when two tramps were scared away by the watchman.
Margaret O Rourke and Thomas Rowan were drunk and disturbing near Lackawanna hospital and sent to county jail for thirty days. Sebastian Renauld arrested on South Side for disorderly intoxication and jailed thirty days. Patrick Cosgrove of River Street South Side jailed thirty days for drunkenness and insulting his mother. For Sale A restaurant in top business area must be sold within ten days. Lequire of J A Opp attorney over First National Bank Plymouth Pa.
The Wiisted choir rehearsed for Saturday night at Lawarel HW park under conductor John T. Watkina, aiming to trim for the concert. A large attendance and upcoming eisteddfod plans in New York mix with local graduations and a closing afternoon at No 14 school with essays recitations and solos.
Advertisement claims Swangea Ointment soothes intense nocturnal itching and stinging, reduces itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and can remove tumors in many cases. Sold by druggists or via mail order for cents. attributed to Dr Gwayne & Bon of Philadelphia.
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