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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1899

Page

4

Atlantic League opening games spark lively season start

Scranton beat Wilkes-Barre before about fifteen hundred fans in a tight home opener. Lancaster defeated Paterson as both clubs opened the season. Richmond edged Newark in an Newark confrontation with final results shaping today’s matchups: Wilkes-Barre at Bornton, Fatereon at Lancaster, Allentown at Reading, Richmond at Newark.

Scranton Wilkes-Barre Lancieter Pico Paterson Newark Richmond Bornton Fatereon Loancaster Allentown Reading Wib B.C Porre Ny Wilkes-Barreenon Lancaster Paterson Seeeneeerree Eseseenes

Opening of the Season in Scranton Defeats Wilkes-Barre

The Scranton team opened the Atlantic league season with an 11 to 4 win over Wilkes-Barre in front of about 1,000 fans. Key moments included Knoll and Lippert scoring in the first inning, Coughlin’s three singles, and a ninth-inning rally sealing the victory as Mannager Swift’s squad impressed with its earnest play. Umpire Henderson officiated as Be judged. The crowd packed the park, and the day featured excitement from start to finish.

Wilkes- Barre Arly Lawrence Bart Hamrdie Henbreon Becranton Wilkes Hiarre Wilkes-Barre Stockholiders Wilkes-Thirreana Scranton Mannager Swift Knoll Lippert Dillon Pete Kcan Coughtiin Coughlin Swift Wilkes-Barre Cranks Bisley Wan Atx Balla Kinell Bean Doherty O'Connell O'Neill Regan Muttera Fisley Connell Clymer T Jimpson Smith McMahon MacMahon O' Neil Atherton Burns Goeckel Wilkes-Burre Hallighan Wilkes-Shirre Miner Risley Hillen Hickes Jimeson Knolls Sime Wilkes-iarre

Reading Suffers Second Defeat By Allentown

Reading, Pa on May 4 fell to Allentown in a game marked by strong hitting from Fertech and sharp fielding. Delehantys Childs and Tate were noted for their standout performances as the visitors won decisively.

Reading Allentown Delehantys Childs Tate R. Hi Boyder Miller Seenennen Jia Delehanty Metntyre Vieneaux Delehants McGining Tulils Tive Pertsen Korned Lawrence Betis McCinnix Uiopire MecDermott Pimne

Michmond Beats Newark 3 to 2 in Fast Oval Diamond Game

In Newark on May 4 Michmond defeated Newark 3 to 2 in a fast game on the oval diamond. The standout was fielding ace Inger Wrigley.

Newark Michmond

Local championship opener Lancaster defeats Paterson 15 to 5

About five hundred people witnessed the opening of the local championship season as Lancaster defeated Paterson 15 to 5. Ward and Lard starred on offense with strong catching by the latter. Minor pitched through a tough first inning before settling.

Lancaster Paterson Anes Ward Lard Teatch Duncan Riley AMG PD Seceenenen Ve Harneduns Maton Thornton Uttermere Miley Ladd McVey Rilev Wente Crete Muatir Ames Lave Roe Schaub Leahy Miner Nuttermore Lanwerter Putermutl Amon pititeer—Fchauh Berger Twa Leura

Cleveland- Rae Race Officials and Participants Noted

In Cleveland, Butterson Griffith and Dongle Hughey Sugden acted as officials with umpires Burns and Smith. The fragment references an athletics or judging event labeled Cleveland Rae with multiple names listed for roles.

Cleveland Rae Chita Y Butterson Griffith Dongle Hughey Sugden Burns and Smith

Three Additional Divorces Granted by Court

The court granted three divorces yesterday. Clementine Renwick from Robert Henwick cites cruel and barbarous treatment. Olive Fr. Brower from Nathan R. Brower deserts, and Gina Card from Fred Card ends in complete divorce after ill conduct and financial strain. Renwick details include repeated indignities, improper conduct with a housekeeper, and continued neglect. Brower claims desertion after marriage in New York, with testimony of financial strain and relocation.

Clementine Renwick Robert Henwick Olive Fr. Brower Nathan R. Brower Gina Card Fred Card Renwick Bie New York City Seranton Monroe Avenue Ote

Beranten Men Strong as Lancaster Promises Pitching Depth

The Beranten men are in fine condition and Lancaster has released DPiteher spro gel. O'Neill performed well behind the plate, Hodson is in good condition and Hotson to pitch today. Manager Swift notes Hodson’s current form and the team’s improving depth after Wednesday's efforts.

Beranten Lancaster O'Neill Hotson Hodson Swift

Amateur Baseball Notes From The Tribune

Amateur notices list Young Americans challenging any city team under 12 years old with Leo Lynch as captain and J A Sande as manager. The Twirlers accept Mattlers challenge for Saturday May at Yoop Am. Most of corner Boruc street and Prooklin avenue DV Stillwell captain Willow Street Blaze to play the Twirler at Orchard Lasur dos morning May 1988 at 10 o clock. Anmewor through The Tribne. An exciting game yesterday Willow Street Slare vs Cowbhays with Willow Street shutting out Cowbhays. Score Met The James Toys and the Walla Wahe schedule May 7 at pom. J Bradley captain.

Aire The Tribune Leo Lynch J. A. Sande Mattlers Boruc’ Street Prooklin Avenue J. Schrader Stillwell Willow Street Blaze Pwirler Orcheard Lasurdos Willow Street Slare Cowbhays James Toys Walla

Cough Remedy Saves Boy In South Burgettstown

A parent recalls a near fatal whooping cough episode cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after initial doubt. The testimonial notes one bottle fully cured the child and recommends the product to all druggists through Matthew Bros as wholesale and retail agents.

Chamberlain J. L. Moore South Burgettstown Matthew Bros Jolirs Ajax Remedy CO Reventon Matthews Bros J. C. Bandergen

Lehigh Valley Railroad Announces One Way Fare for Round Trip

The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a one way fare for round trips from points in Pennsylvania to Lancaster for the Knights of the Golden Eagle parade. Tickets go on sale May and are good for return on May. Contact a Valley ticket agent for details.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Pennsylvania Lancaster Knights of the Golden Eagle Moe Seamish Fehieh Valley

Mount Pleasant Coal Offers Best Domestic Quality

The ad promotes coal of the best quality for domestic use including buckwheat and rideeye, deliverable anywhere in the city at low prices. Orders taken at the Connell building office in Hoom and at the mine with provided telephone numbers, with prompt attention promised.

Ciy Connell

Runaway Wife Divorces Filed in Local Court

Jacob Kurtz seeks divorce from Rachel Kurtz alleging separation since March 24 1891 after a marriage on January 22 1890. Attys Wat King and Theyer represent the case while Hon. John I Kelly is attorney for the libellant in a similar filing. The respondent did not appear.

John I Kelly Libellant Lathrop Susquehanna County Ski Roland Teithrop Glenwood

Bill Posters Convention Heads to May Events in City

The Bill Posters Association plans a series of conventions in the city beginning next week with the Knights of Maite and Susquehanna Dental as part of a long Diet. On May 1 and 20 the Flute Bill Posters Association will hold its annual convention with about twenty attendees expected to visit. Reese & Long will host the visitors banquet and city tours.

Tne Knights of Maite and Susquehoanna Dental Association Reese & Long

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