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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1896

Page

6

Eastern League Baseball: A Rough Day for Last Division

Recap of Eastern League results with Providence, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Springfield, and Syracuse games. Brown struggled on the mound for Providence. Wilkes-Barre edged Ponies in a close contest. other scores and rain delays noted as teams chase standings.

Providence Wilkes-Barre Wadsworth Scranton Springfield Buffalo Syracuse Rochester Toronto Voeday Wilkes Harce Hochester Balto

Leahy Faults Sparing Fielding in Springfield Loss

A Stradford, Conn report faults Leahy for poor defense and misplays in Springfield's defeat. Both pitchers struggled while the offense showed sharp fielding and timely hits.

Startford Conn Leahy Phos Sprinefield Tadiy Hoth Brothem Aharp Seave

Unclear OCR Fragment Shows Names and Incomplete Score

Fragmentary text lists several names and garbled terms suggesting a sports or event report. Readable items include Wadsworth, Smith, Mae fon, Rebly, Zohner, Umplire Keefe, and references to victory and batteries, with no clear date or solid outcome.

Uffalo Wakeworth Sear Rae Wadsworth and Smith Mae Fon Rebly Zohner Keefe

Orioles poised to clinch pennant as NL race narrows

The National League race centers on Cincinnati and Cleveland for second place and the Temple Cup. Cincinnati leads by a few points, but experts favor the Spiders to prevail while Chicago Boston and Pittsburgh trail in a high class group.

Orioles Hanen Cincinnati Cleveland Chiccago Boston Pittsburg

Scranton and Wilkes Barre clash as season heats up

Scranton holds six of twelve games, while Wilkes Barre faces lineup changes with Mahoney banned from Georgetown summer play. Pat, Meaney, and Gilson impact the scrimmage as teams near key matchups in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton with looming decisions on pitching and lineup.

Wilkes-Harre Gilson Lovett Prieb Joe” Gunson Scranton Cranks Pat Meaney Wilkes-Barre Wilkes- Barre Providence Scranton Tae Wilkes Barre Alligators Tom Coakley Fort Planer Georgetown University Berry George A. Mahoney Mike Corning Mahoney Troy Cimeromtt Jeno Cine Reeulise Ordter Dec Ielley Keeler Kelley Tiret Gion Kelly

Local baseball challenges and team lineups listed for Sunday games

The Relables challenge The Dashers of Old Borge and others at their grounds on Sunday. The Didhers, of Old Borge, face Harnmontes in a tall contest. The Aneléy Sone team plans a Sunday match on Hollow solid ground. The Hardy Boys announce a game versus Laurel HIM Stars next Monday. Captains listed include Hinudeer and A. Jenkins.

Cgeorge Milley Ting Dashers Old Borge Harnmontes Aneléy Hloward Dixon Kurekus Olyphant Browns Bittenteridens John Tighe Kid Posner J. Morner Jobo Thomas William Smith Kid Worts Mike Mc Pond John Kern Thy Mom’ Cullern The Hardy Boys West Side Laurel Him Gammone’ Hill A. Jenkins BR. Morgan

Gentry's Great Work In Three Heats Harness Race

In front of Chetn thousand at Fleetwood Park New York on September 2 William Simpson's stallion John K Gentry beat Robert J Frank Again and Star Pointer in a record three heat pace. The horse ran three miles in fast times despite chilly wind and Joe Patchen's absence.

New York Fleetwood Park William Simpson John K. Gentry Robert J. Frank Star Pointer Joe Patchen

Great World Race Delights Fans Despite Interal Detractors

The field of competing horses rose to world class speed and the race delivered from every angle. Robert J. entered as a red hot betting favorite, fueling high expectations before the start.

Robert J

Eastern League writers organize in Syracuse meeting

Eastern League baseball writers met in Syracuse forming The Sporting Writers Association of the Eastern League. Eighteen papers were represented with Will P. Baker elected president J E B Sanborn vice president and W H McBride secretary treasurer. A scoring rules committee was named to draft league rules with plans to report in New York.

Syracuse Post Baseball Writers Sporting Writers Will P. Baker Syracuse Courier J. E B. Sanborn Springfield Union W. H. McBride Buffalo Enquirer W. Kirby Association New York EF. ¢. Stearns & Company Yates John Cronin Maple Bay Alhambra G. Walt Fleming Salina Street

New York Cycle Meet Promises Mile Race for Messengers

Labor Day at Manhattan Beach features a mile race for messenger boys as part of the New York state division meet. Makers report Europe trade reviving as American wheel ideas gain ground. A 14 year old San Francisco inventor, George Woodbury, unveils a bicycle light powered by oxygen ether tubes and a battery, though its weight is a drawback.

Manhattan Beach Europe Li Hing Chang St. Louis Lindsay Coleman Western Wheel Works Coleman Crescent Boglund George Woodbury San Franecisco Hie Wiehtle

Jewish New Year Observances Begin in Scranton

The Jewish New Year will begin next Monday marking year 617 of the Jewish era. Followers of Abrahan will observe the holiday in Scranton as elsewhere. Services will be held from sunset at Linden Street Temple with three more days to follow.

Iinet Scranton Linden Street Temple

Alley Ball Game in Mudtown Alley Reported

A ball handcnap incident occurred in Mrs. Sovder's alley in Mudtown on September Hth. Details are sparse but local residents report a disturbance during the alley game titled Alley Ball. Authorities have not released further statements.

Dee Qin Alles

London and Universal Bureau of Investors Promoter List

A London notice offers a list of 20 promoters with over £100 million in foreign investments in six years and £18 million for seven months. subscribers receive introductions. It advertises bonds shares mortgages lands patents and director names plus a private swap feature.

London and Universal Bureau of Investors Cheapside London EF. C Edward C, Ross Ron. Walter Pepys Arthur Stiffe

Winks Notes Cold Wave Arrives With Plumber’s Help

A humorous note from New York Weekly reports a cold wave developing in Montang and expected to hit here within a week. Mrs Winks mentions sending word to the plumber for burst pipes, anticipating the cold wave arriving about the same time.

Winks Montang New York Weekly

Democratic Convention at Indianapolis Praises Cleveland

The gathering delivers ovations for Grover Cleveland and Eulogizes his financial proscriptions while urging a future oriented party. Speakers attack Republican protectionism and Populist factions, pledge a national organization, and stress unity for 1900. John P. Trish of California denounces threats to credit and national honor.

Everett St. Louis Republican Party Deslred Progressive Party James T. Ewton New York Donelwon Caffery Loulganea J. RK Caffery John P. Trish California Indianapolis Chicago St. Louie Sturdotom Congress Republic Chenwel Jeverson Cleveland West End Mexico Capplause Committee On Dlane Pentis Cheon i Boer New Jersey Charlton T. Lewis

Pigeon Shoot Entries Close Before Thursday at Driving Park

A note states all entries for the pigeon shoot at Driving Park must be closed by the coming Saturday ahead of the event on Thursday September 1.

Driving Park

Mass Meeting Advocates Sound Money at Indianapolis Convention

At Convention Hall Indianapolis a large rally for the Sound Money movement drew many attendees including a large female audience. Col John K Fellows of New York chaired and warned against “murder” of party principles, praising the gold standard and attacking protectionism and populism. He challenged the dollar’s declared value and argued for a honest money system with a criticism of current currency rhetoric.

Indianapolis Ines John K. Fellows New York Nebraska Tam Claughter Kellowa United States

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