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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1895
Page
7
The Eastern League saw two leaders lose and two from the second division win, evening the race. Providence defeated Syracuse 9 to 2 in a tight game as Day pitched for Syracuse and Providence hitters counted with timely baserunners.
Yesterday at Toronto the Scranton team led by Luby debuting as pitcher and Shinnick’s long drive sparked a 1-2 scoreline before rain halted play in the fourth. Casey reached on Bradf ord error, Gray doubled for Scranton’s lone run while Shinnick manufactured Toronto’s tie, then Radford, Meaney and Eagan figured in a three run sequence before the delay. Rain forced checks for today’s games.
Umpire Gaffney declared the game forfeited to Rochester 9 to 0 at the start of the last half of the ninth due to no ball available. Springfield led 11 to 1, and Rochester offered little fight as Springfield dominated with weak fielding from Rochester and Harper erratic on the mound. The incident marks the first forfeiture in the Eastern league.
Cleveland and Louisville split as Cleveland wins 4 3 while Louisville tallies 3. New York dips to eighth after loss. Philadelphia climbs with win over Brooklyn and moves toward mid standings. Chicago advances with victory over Pittsburgh, while Boston and New York split a doubleheader in a tight race.
In Allentown Allentown defeated Carbon dale despite damp weather while Reading beat Hazleton 4 to none at Reading. Lancaster The Lanmister Pottsville game fell to rain in the fourth, with a final note of Suore at 6 to 5.
Rain prevented the Buffalo Wilkes Barre baseball game at Athletic Park. Tomorrow's game is moved to 4 p.m. Betts will pitch for Wilkes Barre and Vickery will umpire for Buffalo. This will be Buffalo's last Wilkes Barre appearance this fall.
Yesterday Brooklyn dropped a lone National League game while Toronto and others prepared for two games at Hage Park starting 2 p m. Rochester arrives from Springfield for games tomorrow and Thursday while Providences bench is filled by Cuok Stree amid injuries. Philadelphia beat Brooklyn in the first errorless game of the season between rival clubs. Browns' manager Buckenberger was released and Joe Quinn named manager with plans to play second base. Toronto’s Canadian team is discussed.
The article lists player releases with Sipps and Payne, details on Hughey Jennings and his father, Chap man the Toronto manager, and past signings. It also notes a long Journal column on amateur leagues including Hyde Park Store vs Olympia Share, Minookas vs Murekas, and several upcoming games with dates and captains listed.
The Columbia Cornell and Pennsylvania boat race on the Hudson near Poughkeepsie ended with Columbia first, Cornell second, and Pennsylvania sinking after a rough swell. Pennsylvanian shell went down over a mile from the finish. Cornell finished 21 46 and was swamped after the race. Weather was stormy with heavy rain and crowds via special trains.
Moved for $100 Rickaby of Old Fargo and Donahoe of Bellevue played the second half of an alley ball match on Rickaby’s alley yesterday afternoon. The first half was in Bellevue last Friday. After the halves the scores stood Donahoe 41, Rickaby 2h. Yesterday Rickaby limited Donahoe to four scores while he himself made four, clinching the win.
Chairman George D. Gideon will referee a match race between Sanger and Alurphs at the Kings County Wheelmen meet on June 2 with a brick prize. Johnson Zimmerman and Arthur Smith challenge George W. Wolfe. Smith set a Chicago to Buffalo record en route from Chicago to Cleveland.
Miner Edward McGeever of Dunmore was killed when struck by a car in Shaft No 5 early yesterday. He lived on Grove Street and left a wife and several children. In Olyphant a 10 year old, Michael Shanley, was badly injured after being dragged by a mule in the Ontario Hat field yesterday.
An advertisement touts a new kidney and bladder remedy claimed to relieve urinary pain quickly. It notes prompt relief of bladder and back pain, and suggests a trip excursion to Quebec and Montreal with $15 round trip tickets and Pullman sleeper accommodations.
Quoting a nostalgic child care chant the speaker recalls giving Castoria to a sick child then to a grown woman and finally to her children. The refrain emphasizes trust in the remedy across life stages and generations.
Luge Bros offers flour claimed to be the best on the market and guarantees perfect satisfaction to customers, emphasizing top quality and dependable performance.
West Side Tribune notes a lively Hyde Park Literary and Debating Society social with impromptu speeches songs and a crump speech. Other items include a funeral for Albert Haan a wedding anniversary at Lafayette Street and a racey public birthday party plan at Hampton Street Baptist church.
Last evening the Albright Memorial bulking hosted a series of exercises. A lawn social is planned for Wednesday night at Edward Colling’s residence with Jackson Street Baptist church Sunday school members. West Side Business Directory lists bicycle repairs and photography services, barber, grocer, second hand furniture, wall paper, plumbing and steam heat offerings with local contact details.
Rev BE L Suntee of Lackawanna visited the South Side yesterday. Annie Moore of Breek Street and Richard O'Donnell of Pittston Avenue announced their marriage. St Mary’s Polish church at Prospect Avenue held a picnic at Central Park today. Councilman Robert Robin Omie, a twin father, is noted as the happiest man in the Eleventh ward. Rev J L Race of Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church recovers from typhoid fever. The remains of Mrs Isabella McDonnell were moved to St Peter’s Cathedral for a high requiem mass by Rev Thomas Carmody, with large funeral attendance and interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included CL Donovan, David Clark, John Gliston, John T Kelley, Patrick O’Brien, and Michael Holland.
Inspector of Rifle Practice W H Jessup jr of the Thirteenth regiment and Second Lieutenant Friom McMul len of Company KE intend to resign. Official notice has not yet been received but Attorney Jescup cites heavy legal duties as the reason for stepping down from his post. Colonel F E Ripple had appointed him a year and a half ago.
Police detain Bridget Lavelle after she is struck on the head by a male companion in Raymond Court. Andrew Herestry of 407 South Washing ton avenue faces charges in a separate case of assault and battery, with authorities noting a county fall in default of $500. A Home for the Friendlews board meeting discusses moving the present building to the advisory committee for use as a new construction is planned. Epworth Leaguers urged to take the quickest rail route to Chattanooga via Central of New Jersey with through service on Shenandoah Limited and Royal Blue Line. Tickets valid June to 28 with return by mid July. extension offered for early deposit. J B Swisher, Dist Pass Agent, Scranton.
Nakcom Core is advertised as entirely vegetable and free from injurious ingredients. It promises to tone weak constitutions and provides vigor. Narcoti Cure allegedly cures without reducing tobacco use and without forced multiple purchases or a month of treatment.
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