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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
6
Rain halted all but two Eastern League games with Rochester defeating Scranton and Buffalo sweeping the Ponies. Wilkes-Barre hopes Syracuse tests the line as Scranton faces a grueling schedule, while Toronto Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse loom in the upcoming three-day stretch before the team tours.
Scranton suffers another loss as Rochester defeats them amid windy conditions and disputed calls. Levent pitched well for Rochester, Horner hit a home run, and errors by Scranton contributed to the defeat with overall solid Rochester defense. Attendance listed as 600.
Buffalo defeated Springfield in both games. First game featured players HLL and Smith with strong performances. Springfield’s lineup included Cantincey Smith and Braungel, while Huffalo’s squad included Hawley and Graber.
Philadelphia edged Chicago 6 to 5 in a rain delayed nine inning affair at Philadelphia. The game started after 4:15 pm and featured heavy hitting from both sides with Chicago scoring all its runs earned. Grounds were muddy yet error free for both teams as Philadelphia swept the series. Attendance 1,518. Batteries Clements Parker Kittridge Umphte Henderson Campbell.
All the State league games were postponed due to rain, delaying the schedule and results.
The club returns home for a Decoration Day morning game at Wilkes-Barre and an afternoon tilt with Wilkes-Barre. McDermott’s squad does not light up the field, yet a large crowd is expected at both contests. Scranton trails the Eastern League standings.
The Georgetown and Cornell base ball towns will meet at Athletic Park on Wednesday. This is the only college game of the season for local fans to witness at home. The Cornell alumni plan a warm reception to cheer the red and white to victory, with Georgetown expected to attend in strong numbers to cheer the Blue and White.
Report outlines a postponed game between Wilkes Barre and Syracuse rescheduled for Eurouoise. Frank Bonner is named captain of the team with Liathami and Wierd prominent in coaching and play. Observers note uneven centers of effort and rising projection for regional standings including Providence Buffalo Rochester Toronto and Scranton.
The Sungete club and South Side team arrange a Sunday gate ball match on May 4 at 1 p.m. William Smith of South Side accepts the Park Stars challenge for a base ball game on Saturday, May 4 at Channel Grounds. Mayflowers of West Shore challenge Hill team on Saturday at Channel grounds, with J Bryden and W Crouteds in charge for The Tribune. The Mayflowers seek a rival against CHD TOG or Gander I, while The Athletes of Dunmere face Seamintan Business College on May 0 at Lily Field. Edward Harper and Andrew Wolter lead their squads in confirmations for publication.
Eleven entries gathered for three events at the Driving Park under the Chemtlemen's Driving club. Prizes include gold mounted track whip and rubber cooling blanket. Dr J K Wenta to drive Haven in an exhibition mile. admission 20 cents with ladies free.
Billy Dacey of New York, former challenger to Jack McAultie, visits Beranton to arrange a fight with James Judge. He says the bout would be limited rounds or one finish, notes Judge’s recent boasts, and hands a Jackson House contact for representatives of Judge. Dacey offers to fight at 136 pounds with a five pound weight allowance.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the May wedding of Anthony E. Stigler of New York to Miss Mary Louise Atkinson at the bride’s parents’ Hawley home. The ceremony featured an Episcopal service, lavish decorations, a fruitfully attended guest list, grand gifts, and plans to reside in Carlton Hill, Nod.
Rev Charles Park and other Long Island City clergy urge Governor Morton to block a prize fight between Peter Maher and Frank Slavin at the Mureka Athletic club. Morton asks Queens sheriff to prevent unlawful boxing while citing state law and potential use of peace officers or National Guard.
The West Side Democratic club plans a Lake Ariel excursion tomorrow, first of the season, expecting a large crowd. Trains depart Erie and Wyoming Valley station at 8:30 am and 10:00 pm. The Crimson Rim Sextet will perform, with W. W. Hamilton leading a one mile event in 1501-5 at Dittenbender & Co.
Reported in Chicago that potential buyers offered large sums to remove No-To-Bac from the market claiming harm to the tobacco trade. Sterling Remedy Co asserts No-To-Bac is not for sale and promotes its effectiveness with guarantees and a free booklet mailed to interested readers.
Judge Wickham of the superior court ruled that Thomas Peters and two companions in Centerville Butler county did not commit a crime by meeting to chip in for whisky and buy a pint without a license. Peters had provided the larger share and was later convicted. the judge virtually reversed the Butler county judgment.
Arrived Berlin from Southampton. Sailings include Fuerstila marck for Humbure. Arrived out Aug usta Victoria at Plymouth Bonn at remerhivern Havel at Bremerhaven Kaiser Williamf at Naples Spaakdam at Rotterdam Mississippi oat dander for New York Mausdam from Hatters.
advertisement claims Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neurabla radically cures rheumatism with immediate relief. First dose benefits, 73 cents. Sold by Carl Loreng, Druggist, 415 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
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