Scranton Shut Out by Syracuse in Eastern League Game
In a Labor Day double bill Montreal and Buffalo missed connections. Montreal won by default while Buffalo arranged two games today. Scranton was shut out by Syracuse and Springfield lost to Toronto as Worcester connections failed for Wilkes-Barre and Providence.
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Stars struggle as Kissinger curves baffle Scranton fans
In Syracuse on Sept 7 the Stars faced Scranton with Kissinger’s delivery confounding the locals and Harper delivering erratic batting while Toronto topped Springfield in a separate game. Irwin’s defense impressed as Woods was hit hard and Banaras missed connections in Buffalo. Montreal reported unrest as Providence failed to appear and umpires forfeited to Montreal 8–0.
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Newark and Lancaster Rivalry Delivers Uneven Show
In Atlantic League action Newark tops Lancaster while Carrick and Rothfuss excel in a ragged game. Umpire Snyder officiated as Hartford and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with uneven pitching and offense across both contests.
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Giants sweep Indians in doubleheader. New York gains ground
Yesterday rainouts forced many makeup games. New York swept Cleveland in a two game set at New York with strong hitting and timely relief. Brooklyn lost to Pittsburgh at Eastern Park as Hastings pitched well. Washington tops its division with win over Louisville and gains in the standings.
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Phillies Wallop Norristown In Exhibition Start
Philadelphia National League team defeated Norristown 5 to 0 in an exhibition game. Pottery–Becker and Clements, Maguire, Winters and Rupertia contributed for the visitors as the Phillies controlled the contest from the start.
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Buffalo Manager Eyes Cochrane as Potential Game Pitcher
Buffalo manager Rowe pursues Jack Cochrane a Canadian league pitcher who may arrive to pitch today amid rumors of a team shake up and potential walking papers. Internal strife with McPartlin and Brown noted as tensions rise while the faltering Farmers pitcher endures arm trouble.
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Local baseball challenges filed for Sept. 12 games
Hyde Park Hustlers challenge West Side Browns on Sept 12 at Brown's grounds with Leo Crossin captain. Trilbys seek Nonpareils for Sept 12 at 2 PM on Ryefield Grounds led by E Slattery. Pounders challenge Violets Hustlers or Crystals for 4 fame on Sept 12. Olympics challenge West Side Browns Klondykes or Violets at 10:30 AM Sept 12. Sanderson Hill Comets football team to reorganize Sept ? 8 PM meeting at Washington Ave and Olive St. Mayflowers of Bellevue challenge Lillies of South Side Sept 12 at 2 PM Electric Night grounds. Mayflowers also play Athletics Sept 12 at 10 AM. Moffat manager, Barry captain and John Moffat manager. Taylor Reda challenge Lackawanna county amateur teams for Friday afternoon at any grounds. response in Tribune. Gomer E Davis manager.
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Local Quetta Match Set Between Miller and Gurd
Albert Miller of Penn Avenue and Tieb Gurd plan a $25 quetta match starting with a 20 point handicap across four games. The meeting venue is the Ca Pouse Hotel to arrange the contest.
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Georgena Dominates Fleetwood Park Races Despite Close Finish
At Fleetwood Park New York on Sept 7 Georgena won three heats in the 2 24 class and narrowly lost a fourth to Emily who broke early and surged to the wire. Quarter Staff placed second in one heat as Emily gained a late sprint to claim the win.
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Disastrous Nine Round Bout Ends With Severe Injuries
Carry Huberts at Reading hospital in a badly battered condition after a nine round boxing match with Jack Becker of Brooklyn at Woodvale park. Huberts was knocked out unconscious and carried to his hotel, then to Reading hospital where doctors labored to save him through the night. His shoulder nose and face suffered serious injuries.
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Umpire Tim Hurst ejects players after fierce verbal clash
The legendary umpire Tim Hurst in Baltimore years ago faced mounting protests as Jennings Kelley McGraw challenged his calls. Hurst peeled off his mask, berated them, and expelled several players from the game, sending the rest to the bench to finish.
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Convilts House Destroyed After Kirk Sentencing
In Lancaster on September 7 Lewis Kirk a colored man from Conestoga Centre was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for attempting to kill Edward Peco over a boundary dispute. Last night Kirk's house in Conestoga Centre was set ablaze and burned with all contents, widely believed to be an act to remove him from the community.
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Stabbed by Friend Endangers Barber in Oil City
George Durner, a young barber, was stabbed in the chest with a paper knife by a friend during a street conversation. A three inch wound just above the heart was found by a doctor and may prove serious.
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Parlor Tricks and Psychic Illusions Exposed in Thoughtful Note
A skeptical discussion explains a classic card and handwriting clairvoyance trick, revealing a confederate in the audience and staged reads. The narrator cites Judge Bartlett and Judge Murphy in casual banter about boxing, baseball, and local events while detailing a deceptive performance.
Omega bicycle for tourists touted by Santa Barbara inventor
William de Witt of Santa Barbara, a woodcarver and inventor, claims the Omega two wheeled cycle offers greater speed with less propulsion than a normal bicycle. The device features side by side large wheels with a rear brake, ball bearing drive on one wheel, and capacity for two riders with camping gear. The machine allegedly achieves about twenty miles per hour on good roads and can be operated to climb hills or stop on grades.
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Trade ruse invites natural expression in photograph
A Tit-Bite item describes a sitter asked to take a drink and to pose with a natural interested look. The photograph was taken and the sitter confirms the invitation was a playful trade ruse by Mine to elicit a genuine expression.
Tim Hurst and the Judge on Train Tales of Boxing and Baseball
Timothy Queensberry Hurst entertained Senators aboard a Jersey City to Baltimore train with a tale laden dialect. He joked about recent boxing clashes in Gaston and a sparring bout in New York while recalling a Cincinnati fireman incident and a courtroom dent from a soda bottle.
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Scranton Ad Promises Cheap Wheels at Jurisch’s
A local ad touts Jurisch's as the cheapest place in Scranton to buy wheels. It mentions a price of 24 dollars at Spraca Street near the Jermyn Building with a bold claim of good value.
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