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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1892

Page

11

Players Return From Hot Springs Training Camp

Ed Hanlon Jake Beckley and Mark Baldwin arrived weary but fit from Hot Springs saying the training site offers ideal conditioning for ball players and confidence in the club's prospects. Connie Mack and Woodcock shaped terms with Cleveland and Chicago clubs as arrangements for June departure proceed.

Ed Hanlon Jake Beckley Mark Baldwin Hot Springs Hanlon Tam Mr. Hanlon Cleveland Chicago Baldwin The Springs Beckley Connie Mack Florida Temple Mack Exposition Park Woodcock

Braddocks Decline County League Membership

Braddocks club votes 6 to 4 against joining the County League after a meeting attended by Secretary Frank Miller. The manager favored joining, uniforms and enclosed grounds secured. County League meets at Hotel Schlosser this evening to discuss admissions for Climax and Top teams, with no clear decision given.

Frank Miller County League Braddock Club Schlosser

Brookville Brookville baseball roster aims for strong season

Becorvillle March 31 Special The Brookville baseball team lists pitchers Alex Whitehill and T. Ms. Siart zeli catchers John K. Scribner and George Gourley W W Henderson shortstop KR Mayas first base D L Taylor second base M C Whitehill third base M Hunter left field H H W Durr center field George G Gourley right field and catcher Whitehill remains with the squad predicted to be among the top teams in the state manager Russel expected to arrange the schedule.

Becorvillle Brookville Alex Whitehill T. Ms. Siartzeli John K. Scribner George Gourley W. W. Henderson KR. Mayas D. L. Taylor MC. Whitehill MC. Whitehill, Third Base; §. M. Hunter, Left Held; H. H W. Durr George G. Gourley Whitehill Trey Mannager Russel Wwe

New England League Aims For Six Strong Clubs

March 31 special edition reports the New England Leagues likely to comprise six strong clubs. Cities of interest include Manchester Haverhill Portland Lewiston Pawtucket and Woonsocket with further readings at the Tremont House meeting. Lovell and Greenleaf credit significant effort and foresee improved conditions under the league.

Hostox New England Manchester Haverhill Portland Lewiston Pawtucket Woonsocket Tremont House Messrs Lovell Greenleaf

New York Oarsman O Connor Issues 5000 Challenge

Toronto single scull champion William O Connor challenges the Sullivan Stansbury winner to row for 5000 and the Police Gazette championship cup. He will not row Sullivan McLean or Stansbury in any three mile race. He deposits 800 with Richard K Fox to prove seriousness and seeks an American or Thames England course.

New York O Conner Toronto America Sullivan Stansbury England Police Gazette O'Connor McLean Ehrmmigh Thames Connor Richard K. Fox

Horse Racing Results Reported From Local Track

The track was in good condition with large attendance. In the six furlongs opening race Sweet Bread won followed by Pard on and Mreuwhtg. Time 121615. The five furlongs second race saw Bianche fiers in front with Strategem second and Tiame, Lstty third. Third race covered three furlongs Ida 8 colt claimed first with Re -ee third and Tine in fourth. Fourth race six furlongs Hann rst won with Lucky Quever second and Watch Me third. Fifth race ie furlongs Cold Scream led with Bob Arther second and Harrisburg third, time 25. Sixth race six and a half furlongs Uncertainty placed second with Climax third. Time Tst1ig.

Griresarre Mareh Larre Sweet Bread Pardon Bianche Fiers Strategem Tiame Ida Lucky Quever Watch Me Cold Scream Bob Arther Harrisburg Uncertainty Climax

Latonia Jockey Club lodges objection to rule change

Latonia Jockey Club has sent a formal objection to peers in the turf congress concerning a proposed rule revision. The missive requests examination and suppression of certain provisions seen as problematic for Kentucky racing operations.

Crserswatt Latonia Lob Taff Congress

Latouin's Fee Request for 1802 Season Considered

The piece argues a license fee for 1802 should be set aside until a better system replaces the current one. It notes Western rules offer only a fee and criticize it as unfair to owners jockeys and clubs. With treasury funds ample, Latouin's request appears likely to be granted.

Bins Jong Nasmuch Latouin

Withers Sale Draws Big Bids at American Horse Exchange

A large crowd attended the Brookdale stable sale of the late D. C. Withers at the American Horse Exchange. Top price was 11,100 dollars for Experiment a two year old filly bought by D. Bradley for Fred Gebhardt. Numerous yearlings and fillies across multiple sires sold for prices between 1,000 and 4,100 dollars.

Drew York Brookdale D. C. Withers American Horse Exchange S. F. Brace D. Bradley Fred Gebhardt Woeas-Mims Baden Stables Imp. Mortimer-Wandla Mrs. Loal Stonehenge- Nell HW. Warnke Uncas Cadevio A. Wilkins Necromancy G. E. Smith Imp. Mortiimer Addie Wiliam Lakeland Mortimer-Trit Mr. Walcott Slortimer Retribution Mortimer-Lassinet A. Thompson King Erling V Yyandotte George E. Smith B. Franklin

Philadelphia man defeats Plymouth fighter after foul ends bout

In Witxissanne Pennsylvania on March 8 Thomas Crawford and Matt Collins met in a six to seven round boxing match at Jester's Athletic Rooms with four ounce gloves and a $200 purse. Collins later wrestled Crawford to the floor in the seventh with a foul allowed by referees resulting in Crawford being awarded the fight. both fighters left the ring groggy.

Witxissanne Thomas Crawford Philadelphia Matt Collins Plymouth Jester’s Collins Crawford An Crawford

London Chess Tourney Fourth Round Results

In the fourth round Gunsberg faced Bird and Blackburne played Mason. Bird won after 42 moves in the first game, Blackburne took the second game in 50 moves. Openings used were center counter rambit and King’s gambit. Current scores show Bird 1 win, Blackburne 2, Gunsberg 14g, Lasker 245, Mason 1 win. Bird 2 losses, Blackburne 1, Gunsberg 21¢, Lasker 1, Mason 2.

Loxpox Gunsberg Bird Blackburne Mason Blackbourne Gunsburg Lasker

Jordan Refuses McClelland's Offer in Three-Mile Race

In Pittsburg talk Jordan declines E C McClelland’s bid to join the Priddy race to May. He says if he defeats Priddy he would run an independent race with McClelland. He fears facing two Eastern professionals is too much for an amateur and an unknown runner.

Cmcaco E. C. McClelland Pittsburg Jordan Priddy McClelland Mke

Cleveland Beats Chicago In Tight Slanting Contest

Cleveland defeated Chicago 10 to 9 in a hot contested afternoon game. Davis and O'Connor led Cleveland while Gumbert and Sehriver scored for Chicago in a very pretty ball game marked by fine playing on both sides.

Cleveland Chicago Gumbert Sehriver Davis O'Connor

City to Host Cricket League Meeting at Hotel Schlosser

Local cricket patrons expect a League to be organized in the city with a meeting scheduled at Hotel Schlosser. The gathering will start at 4 oclock in the afternoon to allow delegates from East Liverpool Youngstown and New Castle to return home by evening.

Schlosser East Liverpool Youngstown New Castie

Baseball Committee Sets Local Games Dates

The Baseball Committee of the Three A's met at the Hotel Schiesser to discuss season prospects. They chose several dates to schedule local games, with team selection forthcoming in a few days.

Three A's Schiesser

Australian fighter Bob Fitzsimmons match bet arranged

James Carroll, trainer of Bob Fitzsimmons, deposited 91.00 to bind a no match agreement with Tim Hall for 1000 dollars. The arrangement was presented before a New Orleans control club for approval.

Tostox James Carroll Bob Fitzsimmons Tim Hall Queansberry Ae Ae Club New Orleans

Moore buys Cloverdale Stock Farm director with 2 17 record

Mr A A Moore proprietor of Cloverdale Stock Farm purchases from Monroe Salispury Pleasanton Cal the tullion Director with a 2 17 record for 75000. Director is the site of Direct with a 2 06 record.

A. A. Moore Cloverdale Monroe Salispury Pleasanton Cal

Cal Hawkins Knocks Out Spider Gallagher in SF Bout

San Francisco boxers Cal Hawkins and Spider Gallagher met at the California Athletic Club with Hawkins stopping Gallagher in four rounds. Both fighters are bantamweights from the city.

San Francisco Cal Hawkins Spider” Gallagher California Athletic Club

Cleveland wild card prospects spark baseball chatter

Orn first trial game to-day if all goes well players Joux TRWI and others show varied forms. Wach unsigned, umpire CWARLEY NYDER to officiate first Columbus series. Exposition Park tax grounds deteriorating. Waggoner, Wagner announce signings and contracts with Dolan, Gastright. Lubr poised to pitch, Takoo promising as star catcher, Tom Cors joins Western League. Browns chase Kinsella, Winslow and others shaping roster with high hopes.

Orn Joux Trwi Woopcock Cwarley £ Nyder Columbus Exposition Park Cleveland Joux Bengxn Buffalo Tom Fullwoon Bostos Pitsburg Wattes Barome Louis Thnanpson George Wagner Wagner Washington Basehall Cink Dolan

Turbulent Talks and Tracks in Early Racing Plans

The article outlines negotiations for a Chicago trotting meeting and Eastern track opportunities. It notes proposals for a new Decorah racing association, a June first meeting with 400 purses and 4 percent entrance fees, and a Bush Park project with a hotel and opera house. It mentions jockey Snapper Gam e amid Suburban hopes and Simon Renard linked to Garfield Park Derby entries.

Chicago McHen Selors Tenin Decorahla Bitcdatin Rer

Boxing Gossip and Sports Notes From Chicago to California

A collage of boxing scraps and sporting items: Peter Jackson gains friends in England while Joan Maloney knocks out Zeig Witte in Chicago. Miscellaneous notes discuss trainers, matches, and club activities across cities including Brooklyn San Francisco and Augusta.

Ring Conuiss Detroit Peter Jackson England Nick Callax Brooklyn Jack Burke Joan Maloney Zeig Witte Chicago Hall Fitzsimmons Dm Corbett San Fragsisco Ullivan California Athletic Club Goddard America Barx Peoria Bement Dianer Mike Daly South Andy Bowen Augusta

Jailed On Multiple Charges In City District Court

A stream of arrests fills the night as Jonxy Lexorp Edward Chambers and others face charges from fighting non-support assault and battery and cruelty to a mule to larceny from the person and disorderly conduct. Magistrates Alderman Kerr Richards and Donovan hear cases while police investigate additional suspects across Mercer and McKeesport.

Jonxy Lexorp Edward Chambers Twelfth Ward Elcaanp Teese Mary Alderman Kerr Patrice Weiss Clay Alley Alderman Richards Thomas McCune Pmutr Frou Twenty-seventh Street Larkin's Alley Southside Birmingham Succop James Rannett Joseph Lang Frank Steel Duquesne Heights Panhandle Jous Dorsey Donovan George E. Adams Western Pennsylvania Humane Society Dorsey Jous Craig Alderman McKenns John Marion John L. Bird Mercer County Fransk McCarray

Tales of Two Cities and Other Local Notices

Isaac Kuixry of Salem New Jersey was found unconscious at Grant and South avenues in Allegheny and taken to Allegheny General Hospital. Dixex Janes Barney of the Allegheny Department of Charities compiles a report on outdoor relief from October to April totaling about 1000 people aided. Contest students in New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh were examined for Mercy Hospital resident physician positions, with three to be chosen by top averages. results in a few days. A two year old boy on South Breed Street was attacked by a dog on Thirteenth Street and bitten on the legs and arms. The City Bank at Elroy Wisconsin was robbed of about 3500 dollars. burglars escaped on a southbound train likely headed toward Chicago or Milwaukee.

John Teemer St. Jo J. O.H. Desny New York L. D Chicago Harvard Cricket Club Haverford U. of BP Philadelphia Herron HI Gun Club Brunet’s Island King Messrs Ross and McCrickart L. F. Mayer Davis' Museum Isaac Kuixry Salem N. J Grant and South Avenues Allegheny Allegheny General Hospital Dixex Janes Barney Allegheny Department of Charities Tor Depossest New York City Pittsburg Mercy Hospital James Kean South Breed Street Thirteenth Street EL Roy Wis Milwaukee

Two Cents A Mile In Ohio Rail Rate Law Passed

Columbus March 31 The Ohio House passed a bill requiring railroads to sell 1000 mile books at 2 cents per mile. Books may be used by five people. roads under 25 miles excluded. The Cincinnati water works bill remains in limbo as political maneuvering shifts delay and reconsiders votes to next Wednesday.

Columbus Committee On Railroads Ohio Cincinnati Ohio Senate

Despondent drug clerk seeks work then takes morphine

In Zanesville a despondent man, N E Pinnell of Sharpsburg Pa, sent a suicide note to his mother and said he could not get work as a drug clerk. He took morphine after telling a friend to meet him at the Hotel Windsor and remains unconscious despite a physician’s call. he had recently bought a new suit for burial.

Zanesville W. A. Scott Sharpsburg Winsdor N. E. Pinnell Belpre Marietta

Death records reveal Ned Reitzman administrator appointed

New Caste March 31 Sperial Chris than Heltzman of Wayne township died recently in a Pittsburg Catholic hospital leaving no local relatives. He had money deposited in a city bank and Jacob Young was named administrator to locate heirs in Germany. Reitzman had only three years in the United States but did well financially.

Christhan Heltzman Wayne Township Pittsburg Jacob Young Germany Reitzman Dayton Harley H. Sage One Hundred and Ohio Infantry Charles Fioud Columbus

Fire causes explosion at Turnbull home near Jouxstons

Midnight blaze under the hearthstone at Henry Turnbull’s dwelling led to water steam and a blast that tore plaster from the wall. Turnbull escaped serious burns as the house suffered extensive damage. In Morrellsville reports warn of further arson against churches and homes, including ex Burgess Patch’s residence tied to temperance meetings.

Marelli Henry Turnbull Turnbull Jouxstons Temperance Hall Morrellsville Burgess Patch

Drank Sulphuric Acid By Mist At Clark's Mills

Dr John L M Jackson a physician and druggist at Clark's Mills drank a glass of sulphuric acid by mistake while wishing for water. He suffered severe throat burns and cannot speak or eat though doctors now think he may recover. Dayton reports a separate misfortune as Colonel Harley H Sage, a veteran officer, died by self inflicted gunshot.

Sangpy Lake March L. M. Jackson Clark's Mills

Postoffice Robbed in Reynoldsville for $600 Stamps

The Reynoldsville postoffice was entered last night the safe blown open and stamps valued at $600 stolen. This is the fourth such government facility burglary in eight years. Joseph Morrow's store also was broken into with a small amount of goods taken.

Reynoldsville Knights of the Night Joseph Morrow

Attempted death by own action after a whipping

Bertha Jones fourteen year old daughter of Charles Jones was whipped by her parents over an alleged theft of a Cologne bottle. The girl denied the charge and drank poison. She lies in a dangerous condition.

Beruitensy Marth Bertha Jones Charles Jones

Legislator Stewart Seeks Uniform Road Law in Legislature

Samuel E. Stewart, the Eighth district legislator, was in Pittsburg yesterday and expressed a strong wish to return to the Legislature to push passage of a uniform road law he believes is urgently needed. Boarders and lodgers wanted and rooms to let advertised in Sunday’s Dispatch. The best houses are represented in the cent a word column.

Samuel E. Stewart Pittsburg

Judge Maynard Trial: Bar Association Officials Testify

Albany reports the Joint Judiciary Committee hearing on Judge Maynard continues. John Caldwalder testifies about the Dutchess county returns case while Albert Stickney outlines alleged offenses including failure to protest can vass results and advising officials to avoid their duties.

Bar Association Albany N. Y Joint Judiciary Committee Maynard Court of Appeals John Caldwalder New York City Bar Association Dutchess County Albert Stickney Committee of Nine Judge Maynard Stickney United States Association

Train Robbery At Weems Station Eight Minute Heist

A Georgia Pacific passenger train was seized near Birmingham Weems station by a two-man masked gang. They forced the engineer to stop the train on a trestle and looted registered mail while firing warning shots. The eight minute raid left unclear losses and the robbers believed to be local.

Bim Minelam Ala Georgia Pacific Atlanta Weem’s Birmingham Stinking Creek

Raleigh Cruiser Launched at Norfolk Navy Yard

Constructor Francis T. Bowles received hundreds of congratulations as the cruiser Raleigh was launched at the Norfolk Navy Yard. About 40 000 spectators lined the river, docks, and surrounding vessels to witness the event. Mrs. Alfred W. Haywood broke the wine bottle, and the Raleigh slid off smoothly, coming to a stop three four the minute later. A grand display of cheers and salutes followed.

Portsmouth Navy Yard Val Francis T. Bowles Raleigh Norfolk Navy Yard Navy Yard Alfred W. Haywood N. C Holt

Assault on a Pullman conductor on the Panhandle train

W T Morrison a Pullman conductor on train No 5 Panhandle route leaving Pittsburg at 945 PM was assaulted and badly hurt at North Mansfield by John W Smith a colored porter on the same train He was stopped then jumped from the moving coach Smith was arrested on the Point bridge and jailed at the Thirty sixth ward station Police were told to deny bail until Morrison condition is learned.

W. T. Morrison Panhandle Pittsburg North Mansfield John W. Smith Smith Union Station David Hanna Thirty-sixth Ward Point Bridge Conrad Sill Civen Morrison

Grievance Against Canada Reaches Ottawa

Colonel Lay Consul General for the United States in Ottawa has lodged a complaint with the Canadian Government about the large number of undesirable immigrants entering the United States via Canada. He asks Washington to allow inspectors at Canada’s main immigration depots to report on immigrants and enable a direct remonstrance if warranted. No reply has been received yet.

Ottawa Oxt Lay United States Department of State Washington Canada

Scientific Sealing Expedition Aims at Fur Seals

The US Fish Commission steamer Albatross and the revenue cutter Corwin sail for Alaska on a scientific sealing mission to study fur seal habits near breeding grounds. They carry boats, naturalists, and seal hunters to track harvest losses and compare findings with the British commission.

Port Townsexd United States Fish Commission Albatross Corwin Alaska

Embezzler Arrested in Cleveland Gambling Losses

John C. Campbell, bookkeeper for Woods Jenks & Co., was arrested in Cleveland for embezzling 5300, admitted theft over eight years to fund gambling losses. He confessed after authorities learned of the scheme. The article notes his age and other details were unclear in the report.

Cleveland John C. Campbell Woods, Jenks & Co Moerindt

River News And Notes On Louisville Boats

River notes from Louisville report the water stage and boat movements. The river is stationary at 10 feet 9 inches on the falls and 13 feet 1 inch on the canal with 4 feet 5 inches below. Vessels Charlie Brown John W Barrett New South Iron Lake and others are due or in tow. Captain Pink Varhie weakens and physicians offer no medical hope.

Dispatch Louisvillle W. D. O' Neill Pittsburg Charlie Brown Tow John W. Barrett St. Louie New South Memphis Ohio Iron Lake Pink Varhie Cincinnati

Weather notes and river readings from Upper Games Show

Report from Monnasrows River and Browns ville area shows rivers at varying levels with 4 feet falling on Monnasrows River and 8 feet falling on Brownsville River. Thermometer readings range around 52 to 56 degrees with clear skies in some locations and cloudy mild conditions elsewhere.

Allegtent Junction Monnasrows Brownsville Wannen

River and weather notes sweep river towns with rising levels

Fortified by reports from Evansville Wheeling Cincinnati and New Orleans the river data show multiple gauges 33.5 to 93 feet rising or steady with warm to clear conditions. Vessels depart and arrive including City of New Orleans Buckeye State and City of Providence amid general river activity and improving weather.

Evansville Wheeling Hudson Cincinnati Courter Parkersburg Bedford Pittsburg Scotia Cincinnati-River Keystone State Tisburg Guiding Star New Orleans City of New Orleans St. Louis John F. Walton Jow Ohio Kate Adams Arkansas Buckeye Sheffield Tennessee

Pittsburg and Cincinnati Steamer Queen Draws Crowds

Ten feet marks and slow fall noted as the Scotia heads to Cincinnati with four boats and six barges under Buxton’s crew. H. K. Bedford departs for Parkersburg at noon. Louise repairs at Ironton and likely ready by next work. About 10,000 visitors praised the Queen on her wardens’ trip amid favorable cargo and comfort observations.

H. K. Bedford Parkersburg Tux I Bunton Cincinnati Scotia Louise Ironton Pittsburg Atéo En Ae

Confirmation Suits For Boys Hit Low Prices

A dealer promotes boys confirmation suits in tricots cheviots diagonals and clay worsteds. The ad asserts strong style fit and workmanship at low prices with savings of 2 to 5 dollars per suit.

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