Eastern League Opening Shows Evenly Matched Teams
First day of Eastern League action suggests eight clubs are evenly matched with the home team winning in every game. Rochester Syracuse Springfield and Providence register wins while Toronto stands out for a strong score against their opponents. Scranton travels to Springfield and Wilkes-Barre visits Providence as other matchups.
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Wilkes-Barre
Rochester
Syracuse
Springfield
Providence
Toronto
Scranton
Scranton Triumphs Over Springfield in Wild Defeat
Brown's wild pitching and Infield miscues give Scranton a 10 to 1 win despite Springfield's early life. Hess slow reception, Dettrick's fumbles, and Ward and Meaney spark the visitors with key hits. Chiles belts a 7th inning homer as Scranton outscores 10 runs on walks and errors.
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Scrantons
Brown
Seranton Tribune
Springfield
Mays
Scranton
Hess
Siow
Ehook
Weltrick
Chiles
Maguire
Dettrick
Ward
Meaney
MacDonald
Shannon
Mayer Winter
Springfeld
Leahy
Scheffler
Stole
Lynch
Gilbert
Texas
Deitrick
McDonald
Gungen
Eagan
Inks
Coughlin
War
Heys
McDonald's Ennige
Leahey
Arizona
E. Leahy
AE Nchettier
Renee S ‘Neh
el Bert
de. McDonald
T Oungon
Inka
Eeetene
Caughlin
Ils Scranton
Ae Ward
H Flee
A Bradley
Dietrich
Mrouire
Ngfield
Rantoton
Balla
Leah Rin
Bradley
ScheMer
G Unson
Bradley Dietrich
McDonald Ward
Vanes
Allert Ungen
Doeacher
Opening Eastern league game in Wilkes-Barre
About 3,000 fans attended the Providence aggregation opener amid lively batting and base running. The home team prevailed thanks to solid hitting and sharper fielding, with mayor F. D. McGuinness starting the game as music and marching bands led the ceremonies.
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Providence
Ring
F. D. McGuinness
National League Schedule Affected by Rain
Only two NL games were played yesterday due to rain with Cincinnati at Cleveland and Louisville at Pittsburgh postponed. No standings change. Today’s slate includes New York at Philadelphia, Boston at Chicago, Washington at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Louisville, Cincinnati at Cleveland.
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Cincinnath
Cleveland
Louisville
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Hultinioty
Boston
Washington
Brooklyn
Mittaburg
Loulaville
Mneinnati
Louis
Chicago
Perventage
SuhMitsbhurg
Philadelphis
Foston
Cincinnati
Aeae
Uluimare
Wleveland i
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State league openers show wide wins and close defeats
The Carbondale club suffered a heavy loss to Lancaster while the Athletics beat Roston and Shamokin defeated Pottaville. Other results include Lancaster vs Carbondale at Easton and Falls em with Pottville, Shamokin, Hazleton, and York competing under various umpires in a day of league play.
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Carbondale
Lancaster
Athletics
Roston
Shamokin
Pottaville
Aleley Lancaster
Peer
Sey
Hammie Ices
Flanigan
Cain and Fox
Eisenhower
York
K.H
Baseball notes from New York and surrounding circuits
A mixed roundup of players and teams with bids, trades and performance notes. Freaiman faces a $400 issue over an Evening World incident, while Stricker shines for the Cuban Glints in Pottsville. Philadelphia and Washington forecasts, plus pitchers and catchers across Rochester, Cleveland, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton are discussed with various open questions about form and fate.
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Freaiman
New York
Evening World
Cub’ Stricker
Pottsville
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Washington
Tulte
Washingtons
Tim O'Rourke
Et Paul
Bhannon
Siebel
Beard
Rochester
Cuppy
Cleveland
Young
Philadelphias
New York Herald
Jerry Nopa
Wilmington
Long
Detroit
Charley Bennett
A. JL. McLeod
Hamiltonee
Selee
Outfeld
Scranton
Hassamer
Loula«ville
Wilkes-Barre Revoli
Boston
Jack Ryan
British Columbia
Victoria
Seattle
Daddy” Downs
Callahan
Springfield
Kansas City
Lake
Torontos
Earsons
Irwin
Bonner
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkewurre
Browns
Catcher McFarland
McFarland
St. Loula
Loulh Globe-Democrat
Niland
Douglass
Bateman
Death
Diddlekk
Thin City
Baseball Legends and Rumors Across the Leagues
The piece gathers quotes on star players and legends from various newspapers. It notes figures like Glasscock and Kusie, discusses trades and rumors of moves, and critiques scoring on stolen bases while urging scrutiny of scoring methods by officials. It reflects late nineteenth century baseball culture and speculation.
Baseball games and player signings detailed for local parks
Local clubs schedule multiple games in Sanderson park and nearby grounds with teams such as the CrackerJacks, No. 28 school, and Railroad Y M C A. Players include Richard Williams and P. Loftus, with notes on venues, times, and team matchups across May days and upcoming Sundays.
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CrackerJacks
Sanderson Park
Richard Williams
Taylor Reds
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
The
Tribune
St. Leo's Batallion
West
St. John's
Ping Brook
Louvers
James Finnerty
Bockstop
Dunmore Morning
Young Men's Institute
Winny
M. Florey
Hellevue Swifts
Bellevue Lilies
Ryan
Clark
Cummings
Griffin
P. Loftus
Twitter
Christia Association
Stroudsburg State Normal School
Young Men's Christian Association
Stroudsburg
Hickok on St Julien and the Great Winnings of a Famous Horse
Orrin A. Hickok recalls St Julien the pacer as a top performer who earned about 64 000 dollars across seven continental crossings. He recounts selling the horse after years of rapid racing and constant jolting, noting the animal’s intelligence and steady temperament.
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Orrin A. Hickok
Jullien
Bay District
Morrow
Julien
Billy Fieldwick
Mr. Spreckel
Hulda
Br. Julien
Orrin
Old St. Julien
United States
Scranton Club Makes Shifted Make Up for Springfield Trip
Manager McDermott plans a new club make up after failing to sign Hassamer and Hutchinson with Louisville connections. He aims for Mahoney or Rafferty catching, Bonner or Delrick at short, Maguire injured but sharp, and a nine featuring Ward Meaney Eagan in the outfield. Power to join Syracuse if allowed, while Tommy Burns stays out to avoid protest.
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Springfield
Mass
Scranton
Hassamer
Hutchinson
Louisvilles
Louisville
McDermott
Providence
E.till
Carbondale
Maguire
Lackawanna
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Stemmell
Dover
Ward
Johnson
Tommy
Sid Ward
Jersey
Mac
Bonner
Brooklyn
Dan Mahoney
Portland
Hess
Mahoney
Ray Terry
Power
Hutchingon
Meaney
Chiles
Eagan
Outfeld
Bradley
Deltrick
Heas
Flack
Rafferty
Horner
Delrick
Secord
Eagen
Tom Power
Springfeld
Tom Burns
Syracuse
Kuntsch
Boxing and racing notes from London and Australia
The piece reports Blavin posting a £7 forfeit with George Atkinson of the London Sporting Life over a May 2 bout with Maher. It notes Blavin will travel alone to Paris by Saturday with trainer Jock Kilby, and mentions Fritz’s Australian boxing record of 21 1 5, plus breeding details of Feltz and Wiskee pacer purchases and related racing mentions.
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Richard EK
Fox
Blavin
George Atkinson
London Sporting Life
Maher
Paris
Bouthampton Os
Baturdsay
Jock Kilby
Fritz
Feltz
Australia
Kentucky
Tle
Harold
Woodford Mambrino
George St. Clair
Mysterious William Smith Among English Pugilists
The piece notes that nearly all English boxers shy away from tarantula William Smith of Texas and other William Smiths named William Smith by the nickname Mysterious. It mentions his plan to stay in the United States, a point cast with mixed implications for U.S. boxing.
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Saya
Firhr
Williaam Smith
Rostow
William Smith
Texas
William Smiths
England
United States
Willam Blood
Boston
Wheelmen Rush to Promote Bicycle Club Growth
Debow and Warner purchase Fenton bicycles while McGowan, McKenna, Gifford and Carlisle tout new wheels. Littenbender & Co. notes high demand. League of American Wheelmen seeks local consuls across Pennsylvania with new buttons and hangers. Officials report record renewals and potential membership growth by year end 1893.
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Fenton
Wv. H. Carlisle
Mondey
Barnes
Littenbonder & Co
Consul Boyle
Pennsylvania
League of American Wheelmen
Pogtotiice
Philadelphia
Syndicate Backing Grannan Raises Stakes in Racing
Riley Grannan is described as manager of a betting syndicate backed by Byron McClelland of Lexington Ky and a Delaware stable owner. The group takes a share of winnings while Grannan keeps a portion. losses fall on the syndicate. Grannan reportedly has not put his own money into bets for months and recently suffered losses in Memphis.
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Riley Grannan
Mr. Andrews
Delaware Stable
Byron McClelland
Lexington
Grannan
Mimphis
Andrews
Marble tablet honors bishop in Westminster Abbey relief
The New York Tribune reports a large bass relief tablet in Westminster Abbey memorializing a famous bishop. A touring elderly couple comment on the angel of death figure, noting the likeness falls short of a known portrait.
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Westminster Abbey
Ti Ja
Mia
New York Tribune
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