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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1895

Page

7

State League results and college games from Saturday

Carbondale and Hazleton battled to a scoreless effort in separate games listed with multiple locations including Reading Allentown Pottsville Lancaster and Philadelphia Pennsylvanias 12 runs to Columbias 7 in a college showdown Lehigh 2 Rochester 4 at Rochester and Washington edges Rochester 7 to 5 in an exhibition with detailed batting errors and pitching notes across venues.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Columbia Errora Latterlee Dickson Brennan Fisher Shipman Dethleboam Lafayette Lehigh

Eastern League Saturday Results Reorder Standings

Toronto defeated Providence reshaping the East standings as Buffalo sinks to last with no wins. Springfield remains unbeaten atop the division, while Rochester nearly shut out by Scranton and Wilkes Barre edged Syracuse. Becranton beat Rochester and Springfield smashed Buffalo.

Toronto Providence Buffalo Springfield Rochester Scranton Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Becranton Ws L. P.C Bpringeld Providente Sceevsveres Witkon-Barre Boranton Lolono

Scranton Scores Mixed Baseball Stat Line

Riflee hits Rogers and Whitehead steals. Scranton leaves 7 on base to Rochester 7. Roches ter errors give Scranton two, Whitehead Ward and Clark turn double plays. Delaney and Duryea walk. Pitcher Clark Daily hits by pitch. Umpire Doescher Timo-145.

Riflee Rogers Whitehead Scranton Rochester Delaney W. Johnson Smith Duryea Ward Clark Hoof Delaney Plitcher Wente Doescher Timo Ea Rune Radford Houle Suc

That Blocked Ball Saved Rochester From Shutout

A large Saturday crowd watched Scranton defeat Rochester 5 to 1. Shinnick’s third inning hit rolled into the crowd and sparked Scranton’s scoring. Whitehead led off the second with a walk and, aided by Radford’s double, drove in two runs. Rochester avoided a shutout only on Shinnick’s controversial hit and late rallies failed to overcome Scranton’s early lead.

Rochester Scranton Bel Shinnick Delaney Scramton Whitehead Radford Rogers Houle Ward Smith Grady W. Johnson Clark Brady Ork Hoyle Denney Duryea

One-Sided Wilkes-Barre Rout Syracuse in Athletic Park Game

Wilkes-Barre defeated Syracuse 15 to 3 at Athletic Park on a Saturday afternoon. The locals surged with frequent scoring, while Syracuse managed only three runs, all in the ninth inning. Attendance was fair, enthusiasm moderate, and key players included Lytle Shannon Diggin McMahon and Keenan for Wilkes-Barre, with Welch Minnelin and Lothrop starring for Syracuse.

Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Athletic Park Wittes-Barre R. HH Lytle Shannon Pirsecesseaessees Tome Cervecvcespesocys FH. OO Lothrop McMahon Batle Earl Moss Eagan Keenan Welch Lytle Gaffney

National League standings and game results recap

National League action on Saturday and Sunday saw Philadelphia rise from near last to ninth after beating New York, while Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati and Brooklyn fell to Baltimore. St. Louis split with Cleveland, Chicago defeated Louisville, and other listed games featured hits, errors, and various battery pairings across venues including New York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Cincinnati.

New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Baltimore St. Louis Cleveland Chicago Louisville Tirollyn Stein Grim Hoffer Robinson Long and Murray Battersen Stockdale McGuire Wilson Ryan Keete

Buffalo Bisons Arrive for Scranton Game

Manager Morton and fourteen Buffalo players arrived on the Lackawanna train from Springfield accompanied by Eph Lyon of the Buffalo Express and will be joined by A G Batchelder of the Buffalo Courier. Morton cites unlucky batting as the team’s main issue and notes Walluck’s peculiar fielding. Herndon or McGinnis to pitch for Buffalo with Urquhart catching while Scranton plans Brown to pitch and Gaffney to umpire.

Buffalo Morton Lackawanna Springfield Eph Lyon Buffalo Express A. G. Batchelder Buffalo Courier New York League of American Wheelmen New York State Scranton Bisons New Haven Tribune Mauser Morton Westminster Providence Herndon McGinniss Urquhart Brown Gaffney

Hudson County Athletic Club Eyes Eastern League Franchise

P T Powers as head of the new Hudson County Athletic Club reportedly considers buying an Eastern League franchise to base a Jersey City club. The organization, described as social and athletic, has secured a clubhouse and outdoor sports will dominate its program. The Sporting Life notes the Jersey City link without naming the club.

P. T. Powers Hudson County Athletic Club Jersey City The Sporting Life Hitchcock Stan Rootera George Sanderson Connell Widmayer President Powers

Scranton team struggles early in season despite at bats

The article notes the Scrantons lack heart when games go against them and often pull themselves from holes at bat. Mike Mahoney, Georgetown pitcher, is sought by several league clubs, with manager George Iduvin of the New Yorks ready to make an offer, but Mahoney plans to stay amateur.

Scrantons Harrie Mike" Mahoney Georgetown George Iduvin New Yorks Auld Mahoney Washington Post

Scranton Bicycle Club Riders Do Carbondale Run

Nearly a score of Scranton Bicycle Club members bicycled to Carbondale and back led by Captain EB A Gilmore. The party included W R Pierce M R Sloan George Sharps D P Connolly J P Connolly Harry Lucas G A Gardner and others. They rode from 10 AM to after noon reaching Carbondale around noon and returned by 5 30 PM despite a crank break and chain issue on the return leg.

Scranton Bicycle Club Carbondale EB. A. Gilmore W. R. Pierce M. R. Sloan George Sharps D. P J. P. Connolly Harry Lucas G. A. Gardner George Winans Alworth A. W. Blandin Charles A. Kiesel L. L. van Wormer W. Edwards W. F. Freeman Frank Wettling W. Boyle Bert Henderson Freeman Westling Olyphant Beranton Pierce Winans

Scranton Wheelmen News and Local Cycling Notes

Seventeen Green Ridge Wheelmen watched the operetta Olivette at Davis' theater last Wednesday. The Green Ridge club plans a smoker for West Side Wheelmen of Wilkes-Barre this Friday evening May 10 at the Green Ridge club home. William F. Tailby, who traded a stolen wheel with dealer C. M. Florey, was captured in New York and is in Auburn prison. Florey will travel to Auburn to identify him. Houben the Belgian champion and Wheeler, king of the Cash Prize Wigie, plan a three-race series for a 0 prize. Houben doubts Wheeler’s training. Eighteen Green Ridge Wheelmen joined a club run to Peckville Thursday evening, hosted by Mr. Blandin at Hotel Betts. return trip took thirty minutes. Captain Carr ordered a search from Olyphant. Dickson City youths trouble wheelmen passing through. Last Thursday Richard Wambold of Green Ridge rode toward Peckville when a 9-year-old boy threw a stick, tearing spokes and twisting the frame on his rear wheel.

Green Ridge Davis Green Ridge Wheelmen West Side Wilkes- Harre Green Ridge Club William F. Tailby C. M. Florey New York State Auburn Florey Tullby Houben Wheeler Wigie Iim Green Ridge Wherlmen Peckville

Scranton Baseball Scene Mixed With Park Talks

Reports from the Diamond Dust column describe Buffalo versus Scranton at the Base Ball park, 4 p.m., with Hodson pitching for Philadelphia toward Saturday's game with New York. The piece notes unnamed park naming, asks about Ladies days, lists players Ward, Clark, Rogera, and Johnson, mentions a press box change, and covers various local games, standings, and rumors, including Bantam teams, fines, and league plans.

Buffalo Scranton Hodson Philadelphia New York Ward Clark Rogera Relford Johnson

Hunt Him Down Ho A Poem Of Vengeance From A Saintly Town

A fragmentary poem urges villagers to hunt down a fleeing sinner with intense violence. The speaker appeals to collective zeal and vengeance, depicting blood and pursuit across a town and streets. The text references a crucified Redeemer and ends with attribution to F. L. Stanton.

Hell White Redeemer F. L. Stanton

Rehearsal and notices on West Side Wilkes-Barre scene

West Side Tribune reports Scranton United choir rehearsal with Bauer's band at Mears hall led by John T. Wathing amid applause and future Laurel Hill park exhibition. Also notes secretary Joseph D. Lewis and treasurer T. M. Millar for the choir, and obituaries for Mrs. Anne Thomas and Mrs. Christiana Burschell. Includes local society events, lectures, sidewalk notices, school activities, and public notices across Hyde Park and Washburn Street areas.

Bauer Scranton United Mears’ Hall Welkin John T. Wathing Wilkesurre Laurel Hill Park Joseph D. Lewis T. M. Millar

Belt Line tunnel opens serving no more river transfers

The Belt Line railroad tunnel under Baltimore from Camden Station to Bayview Junction on the Philadelphia division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad opens for business. Electric locomotives are not yet in use and the tunnel cost upward of 4.8 million dollars.

Belt Line Baltimore Camden Station Bayview Junction Philadelphia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Patapreo River Metropolitan Traction Company New York Twenty-third Street Lexow Avenue Sixth Avenue Lne One Hundred and Sixth Street Harlem River Lexington and Columbus Avenue Wallace United States Circuit Court New York and New England Railroad Hartford New England and New York Railroad T. P. Brown Association Rooms W. C. Weeden W. H. Coons Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Order United of the American Mechanics Order Halistead F. W. Pearsall Young Men's Christian Association Springfield Mays Charles la Bar Hyde Park Avenue

Castoria Recalled From Historic Rhyme

A vintage rhyme notes a child named Daby and Abe using Castoria for illness and crying. The verse connects Castoria to various stages of care with the recurring product reference, reflecting period medicina branding and parenting language.

Daby Castoria Abe Castors Misa

Rollin J Hi Wilbur Gen Supt Chas 8 Lee Gen Pass Ant

Rollin J Hi and Wilbur named to posts with Chas 8, Lee and Gen Pass Ant in Philadelphia and South Bethlehem positions. Aboard Nominated as acting agents for the South Bethlehem area.

Rollin J Hi. Wilbur Chas Lee Pass Ant. Phila Nomdmachier Aset, Gon Poss. Agt South Bethlehem

Trains Schedules: Scranton to New York and Erie Rail Line

Erie and Wyoming Valley schedules show trains from Scranton to New York and intermediate points at 6 55 a.m. and 2 21 p.m. Also from Scranton to Honesdale Hawley and locals at 6 35 a.m. 4 3 a.m., and 3 24 p.m. Through trains to and from Honesdale. Wilkes Barre departures at 6 40 a.m. and 3 41 p.m.

New Tackawanna Avenue Scranton Carbonvale W.sn Farview Waymort Sowercase Berinton Atio Carbondale Wid Lacy Honesdale Waymart Parview Montreal Saratoga Albany Etr Wilkes-Bjarre Del Lack Western New York Pointa Bethan Easton Trenton Philadelphias Bee Pee South Washington Anidway Tobyhanna Hinchamton Oswego Elmira Corning Fath Danaville Mount Morris Buffalo Buffa Binghamton Nicholson Mimira Cortlani Syracuse Oswerzotee Richfield Springs Ithaca Bath Northumberland Pittston Wilkes Barge Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Nanticoke Serge Son OH M. L. Smith Eclty Erie Railroad Hawley Wilkes-Barre

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