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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1895
Page
10
Scranton claims first rights to Meaney under a national agreement after a disputed signing era while Hazleton presses for the player. Huston and Ragan testified they were released after waiving salaries. The dispute, plus outfield issues and upcoming Buffalo games, dominates the scene as managers push for a written decision.
Sullivan of the Bostons remains undefeated on the mound this season. A volley of notes mentions Pitchers, umpires, and strategic ideas, with Carbondale offering a prize for runs and other league chatter across multiple cities.
James Judges of South Side faces Mike Leonard of Brooklyn in a ten round contest at Keystone hall Pittston. Additional sparring exhibitions expected to draw a large crowd. Leonard trains under WAL Gil Martin with local help. Judges weighs 125 pounds and is confident of stopping Leonard. Referee will be Williamese of the Elmira Telegram staff.
Del Foote takes charge of the Scranton racing team with prior success as a trainer. Green Ridge rider Kid Gregory plans to enter open events in Wilkes-Barre and Carbondale next week, while Palmer Cox and Bahly Keller show promise in novice and first year events. Green Ridge’s Lake Arte excursion drew mixed reviews, and Ben Keller damaged his wheel requiring rare tubing from a single dealer. A hill climb at Father Walsh’s picnic produced Sloan as winner.
Yale men refuse to discuss Oxford and Cambridge or Harvard complications. The Crimson signals nonparticipation, so an advisory board led by Captain Sheldon may invite Harvard. Yale athletes are enthusiastic and ready to accept if Harvard backs out, with strong belief Yale will not be deterred.
Yesterday's Eastern League actions saw Springfield lose to Syracuse as Providence edged Rochester in a pitchers duel. Buffalo at Scranton and Wilkes-Barre at Toronto were postponed due to rain while standings remain unsettled. Umpiring and fielding were criticized in the Springfield-Syracuse game amid a busy schedule statewide.
Joe Erdeht made a running catch in right field in the ninth to save Providence as the game ended 1 1. Rochester and Providence pitchers Rudderham and Harper delivered stellar two-hit performances. Errors were limited to one per side, with base thefts by Bassett Stricker Daly Lineh. Umpire Gaffney called the game after a tense final frame.
The National League chapter notes three leaders and two tailenders losing as St Louis tops Cincinnati 86 to 98 with late innings and numerous runs. Pittsburgh and Lauraville did not play while Philadelphia and Baltimore produce a mixed scoring day with innings detailed and umpires noted.
Clark the former Scranton college standout made his debut as first baseman for the Giants in a 16 to 6 loss to Washington. The Herald notes nerves and a muff by Clark in the fifth inning, with other fielding and at bat actions described as he faced his first big league game.
A quirky report describes Ceanr Hesne and Millard F Cromwell’s fishing mutch on Thursday with long odds and a post for Cromwell’s near pick. It also announces a Harvard inspired pass and run game pose ball as a gymnasium novelty and lists horse weights for the upcoming Futurity at a New York track.
A bout between Chartie Murphy and Walter Banger will be decided at the Kings County wheelmen meet on June 2 with Murphy training at Manhattan Beach. The prize is $500 as the sport of cycling draws growing crowds and varied entrants. Tim Murat is mentioned as a potential referee for the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight, under condition of acceptance by Bob Fitzsimmons.
The ad claims Luge Bros offers flour at 4.50 per bag with a guarantee of top quality and perfect satisfaction.
West Side Tribune reports closing exercises at No. 31 School with music emphasis, lists teachers including Miss Evans and Miss Wade, and notes a talk by Principal Daniel Phillips. Includes a Newton trip, graduate names, Bellevue Church Children’s Day plans, and multiple community notices with local residents and events.
Spruke in Baltimore on Mainess James Connell lodge of Odd Fellows will celebrate his anniversary on June 25 Walter Clearwater of Pean Street and Mise Tithberg of Pittston Avenue will be married on Tuesday July 2 A full six and a half foot feast is to be held at the Banquet mill Plans are expected from Philadelphia Mrs Isabella McDonnell died yesterday at her home 28 Prospect Avenue Funeral details to follow A house fire at Pitts ton Avenue and Fig Street caused minor damage before extinguishers. The Sacred Heart feast was celebrated at St Marys Polish Church Prospect Avenue with about 40 children prepared for confirmation despite Bishop O Haras health. POP Quinn assisted by Father Aunt. New stock of Ladies Shirt Waists to be opened by Mears and Hagen.
Ambrose Mulley unveils a bay horse Rev. DM and Rev Kinter preaches at Providence Christian on Aneme and Whithrlet Heals. Judson Bealey to preach at Providence MetHodists with a Sunday evening theme The Fatal Battle. School No 4 commencement includes student essays and a book reception with a growing library of about Mo volumes. Mears and Hagion advertise ladies shirts valued items.
Prothonotary Pryor and Major TF Penman led the Scranton delegation home from the national convention of the League of Republican clubs in Cleveland. Ann Pryor praised the visit as a splendid affair and noted Pennsylvania and New York headquarters shared the Hollenden Hotel. Other delegates, including Major Warren and Secretary Fleiss, were prominent in the proceedings and the Pennsylvania delegation drew favorable attention.
Epworth Leaguers recommended travel via Central Railfowl of New Jersey from Scranton at 1.20 p.m. arriving Chattanooga next day at 4.40 p.m. with one change at Philadelphia Reading Terminal to the Shenandoah Limited. Return departs Chattanooga at 5.0 a.m. arriving Scranton at 7.05 p.m. next day. noted as the most desirable route.
The notice highlights best equipment and lower charges across lines with Scranton fares at 24.00 Pittston 24 7 and Wilkes Barre 26.60. Tickets valid to June 8 with return within fifteen days. Chattanooga deposits before June 8 grant a thirty day extension. J. B. Swisher Dist Pass Agent Scranton Pa.
A woman screamed as her husband Edward Reese, a printer, beat her with a heavy cane on Wyoming Avenue near Center Street. Alderman Miller intervened, restrained the assailant, and had the woman swear out a warrant for assault and battery. The man was placed in county jail to await trial.
David Pughe a hostler rented a room on the pavement at Wyoming avenue near Linden street and was sent to the county jail for twenty days. John Miller a bridge builder from Philadelphia became intoxicated and jailed ten days. Martin Sultz of the South Side was held to bail at forty dollars to appear in court. A clash with a Polander occurred as a man ran through the street. Thomas Grier superintendent of Elk Hillon and Siren Company, of Dickson City, was seriously injured in a squeeze between a date and a load at Richmond col. Jrary. Lehigh Valley Railroad advertised a personally conducted excursion to Quebec and St Anne de Beaye on June 4 with special train and Pullman accommodations at Niagara Malls Toronto and Montreal within limited tickets.
Clarence M. Florey a sporting goods dealer on Wyomng Avenue devises a scheme to keep boys interested in baseball. He will award a uniform tire cap and belt with every tenant ball or bat purchased, among the hunters noted.
In Scranton on June 2 Robert Stewart aged 27, a colored resident, died at his home Itzy Huallatead court. Interment takes place this afternoon at Forest Mill cemetery.
An old nursery rhyme-like ad jingle traces Castoria’s use from infancy to motherhood, noting how each stage of life involves giving Castoria to children and linking the product to care across generations.
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