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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
2
Eastern League baseball results show Providence 8 Scranton 4 as errors by the Grays let Scranton score all its runs. Wilkes-Barre blames the umpire after another tough day. Syracuse had a close call while Canucks endure hard luck. Other scores include Toronto and Rochester in yesterday’s action.
The Eastern League slate covers Providence at Beranton, Springsle visiting Wilkes-Barre, Syracuse at Rochester, and Toronto facing Buffalo with regional matchups shaping standings.
Grays misplays key the night boat trip setback as Scranton scores eight runs. Meaney Hickey and Massey ignite Grays with two unearned early runs but the visitors pull away with late hits and fielding miscues. Cooney’s error plagued defense as Murray and Lyons contribute to costly miscues in a game dominated by Scranton’s timely hitting and Grays’ loose defense.
Scranton scores in two early innings but Providence battles back with key hits and a late surge. Canavan homers for Providence while Maguire and Coogan plate runs for Scranton, as errors and walks shape a low scoring nine.
Wilkes-Barre fell to Springfield 7 to 6 as Springfield scored in the first and third innings while McDougall held the hits scattered. Tim Keefe made his umpiring debut here amid much criticism of his strike and ball calls and the fielding was sharp aside from Stricker’s miscue. Attendance was small. weather fair. runs and errors listed with multiple players named in the event.
Buffalo report covers a high scoring season indicator at Olympic Park with Moran of Toppa close behind, twelve strikeouts noted. Supporting players Moran, Boyle, Gannon, Urquilart contribute, with Umpire Swartwood listed.
Unclear OCR text mentions Syracuse and several names and numbers. no clear event or outcome. No verifiable details for a proper summary.
National League results from New York Cleveland Washington Baltimore and other venues. Batter ies and pitchers named include Hatteries Wilson Zimmer Donohue McParland and more with umpire Lynch Hurst Sheridan. Several games postponed due to non arrival of teams and incomplete box scores noted.
Scranton aims to rebound as they hold seven wins in thirteen games with Providence. Brown will pitch for Scranton while Rudderbam starts in the Provident Chicago sub bullpen. The Chelunati club seeks stronger play as the season progresses.
The Moosle Populars challenge the Fue rekas of Providence on Moosle grounds Saturday led by Thomas Muir. The Moonie Donwlara play Sunday near Harmortles. Other matches are listed with managers J Thames and P hiileh organizing events at local grounds, plus an all day shoot at Driving Park with multiple cash prizes and trophies displayed at Scranton House.
The Federation argues for a single presidential term and critiques reliance on bank power. It contends the executive policy harms national finances, favors bond holders, and risks treasury control by private interests. It also defends veterans and labor while opposing trusts and foreign influence.
The document argues for American support of Cuban aspirations for free government while upholding treaty obligations. It urges New Mexico Oklahoma and Arizona statehood, residency requirements for territorial officials, and lands for citizen homes. It discusses tariffs, taxation, and monetary policy in broad political terms, ending with an advertisement for a patent remedy and a Scranton druggist.
Wants of all kinds cost that much when paid in advance with no charge for small want ads except local situations inserted free. Read like a 1900s employment and ad rate notice offering commissions, franchises, recruitment and dealer offers from Edward C. Fish & Co and others.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists salary details and expenses for party members and a few company names including Tomine Aditee Tobbard Company on Pilbert Street Philadelphia and Michigan Mfg Co in Chicago.
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