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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1896
Page
6
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Scranton falls from third to sixth after two losses to Providence as the Eastern League begins. Wilkes-Barre, Syracuse, and Toronto win while Buffalo and Rochester lose, with schedule set for Providence at Wilkes-Barre and Springfield at Scranton.
Providence won both games against Scranton with strong pitching by Herr and Brown. Umpire Kelly drew ire for balls and strikes, ruling several clear balls as fouls. Deitrich was injured in the first game and McGuire filled in admirably.
Springfield wins 6 in the fourth inning as Hurns marries during the game. Keenan substituted after the inning and Springfield never tallies again. Final lines show Springfield and Wilkes-Barre with detailed player stats and errors.
Rochester fell to Toronto 5 to 3 as costly miscues by Lovett and a Shannon error, with Lyndon’s questionable calls cited, shaping the game's outcome amid Rochester’s slow pace and missed chances.
Syracuse beat Buffalo 2 to 0 as Willis pitched effectively for Syracuse. The Blooms tried every tactic but the Stars held firm with solid defense and timely hits. Umpire Swartwood presided as Hess Wadsworth and Smith contributed on defense.
The James Boys Base Ball club issues a challenge to the Carbon Street Modovks for a game at four o clock on May day at the James Hoyas grounds in Nel ton. Nelson G Teets manages the James Boys and invites other amateur teams to respond through The Tribune.
Dr Moses T Runnels of Kansas City endorses Bovinine as a powerful beef extract aiding exhausted stomachs during dentition. He cites his four and a half year old daughter’s recovery and notes over 25 000 doctors commend the product.
Providence May 7 One step to strengthen the Scranton club has been made by securing Hutchinson. After long bench warming in Louisville he is rusty but expected to regain form with steady play. The club hopes improved outfield catching and Maguire’s return to third will push Scranton toward the pennant.
Hutchinson details delay in reporting throws and accuses Dreyfuss the treasurer of selling Hassamer and Hutchinson, signing MacCloskey’s name to letters and telegrams. Terms were sent without player consultation and the deal closed two days before any involved knew. He says interference explains slow arrival and overall mismanagement by directors and game duties.
Scranton arrives from Providence at 1 pm and faces Springfield on the diamond today as the Eastern League opens in the city. Johnson likely starts for Scranton. Soon that the work improvements are nearly complete. Aimilie Kelly to say play ball and start the fun.
In Louisville discussions, Jim Ward contemplates a captainty and manager post with the Colonels. Ward initially refused but later indicated he would hold the matter over, seeking a salary agreeable to his terms while continuing his legal practice and recent work with State Exerge Commissioner Lyman in Brooklyn.
A patent remedy advertises mystic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming 1 to 3 days to heal. It asserts immediate disappearance of disease after first dose and lists 75 cents price. Sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
The speaker reports catching up on orders for a popular Wheel. Stock on hand includes a shipment of 25 Spaldings received, marking the season’s replenishment.
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