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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1890

Page

6

Jones Shines as Colts Beat Wheeling in Cold Six Day Race

Jones pitched well for the home club while Herty and Moore starred in the six day race. The Wheeling team faced rough weather and poor fielding, with Ireland repeatedly mishandling balls. Gray relieved in the seventh, but the Pirates held on for a win as Hines and Youngman contributed at the plate in a chilly, windy afternoon.

Roat Jones Ireland Berger Youngman Hemp Roast Kelly Armitace Glenalvinson Miller McKeesport Gray Firs Grenalvin O Brien Wilson Tand Hemp Ron

Mansfield V Allegheny Pa Amateur Club Forms Season

The Mansfield Baseball Club announces a season opener with players including J. Marchhton catcher J. Allen and D. Perkins at Third base. Manager is S. Gwilliam with Noah Allen as assistant. Grounds at Lockton station seven miles from Pittsburgh on the Pittsburgh Cincinnati and St Louis line. Open to engagements with all amateur clubs.

Mansfield Baseball Club J. Naarchton J. Allen O. Mc Governer D. Breen R. McKean C. Frite D. Perkins A. Waegener A. Keenan F. Devers Horace C. Keenan Lockton Station Pittsborg Cincinnati and St. Louis Gwilliam Mansfield Allegheny Pa

McKeesport Signs Jack Shoup for Infield

McKeesport manager Voss signed Jack Shoup today to play in the infield for the home team. Shoup is from Cincinnati and is described as a valuable man and an excellent baseman. Players report Conway and Th may be added to the lineup this season.

Jack Shoup McKeesport Voss Shoup Cincinnati Conway

New Ball Grounds at Exposition Park Ready for Opening

The Brotherhood club grounds at Exposition Park near Pittsburg are nearly prepared for the grand opening next Saturday. The field is dry except for a 100 foot water strip, with ticket offices, turnstiles, and stairs installed and bleachers under contract. Decorations will feature flags and bunting as managers aim for a first rate season.

Brotherhood Club Exposition Park Pittsburg

Chicago League Defeats St Louis Browns 10 to 4

The Chicago League team beat the St Louis Browns with a 10 to 4 score on April 10. Hutchinson and Kittridge led Chicagos at bat while Rameer and Meek contributed for St Louis. Errors cited for both sides in a high scoring game.

St. Louis St. Louis Browns Chicaros Louis Chicagos Hutchinson Kittridge Genet Rameer Meek St. Rneey

Chicago Brotherhood Defeats Clevelands in Low-Scoring Game

On April 10 in St Louis Missouri the Chicago Brotherhood beat the Clevelands with a 10 to 6 score. Batteries for Chicago were McGinnis and Darling. for Cleveland Messil and Sutcliffe. Errors listed as Ubleagost for Chicago and Gleavolanas for Cleveland.

St. Loum Chicago Brotherhood Clevelands Icagos McGinnis Darling

New York League Suffers Ringing Defeat at Polo Grounds

A thousand spectators watched the New York League club lose to the Rochesters at the Polo Grounds. Final score shows Rochesters winning with a 9 to 0 score in the early innings and additional runs later, reflecting a decisive setback for New York.

New York New York League Rochesters Polo Grounds New Yorks

National League Club Heads to Wheeling for Two Games

The Wheeling trip begins this morning with the local National League team set to meet Wheeling's club in two games, one today and one tomorrow. Players selected for the trip include Sunday, Henn, Hines, Youngman, Routcliffe, Hoat, Schmitt, Miller, Gray and Brandenburg.

Wheeling Henn Hines Youngman Routcliffe Hoat Schmitt Miller Gray Brandenburg

Young Americans Reform in Braddock to Challenge County Clubs

Braddock April 10 The Young Americans have reorganized and plan to field a baseball club this season. The squad will feature players not over 16 years old and aims to outdo any club in Allegheny county.

Brappock Allegheny County

Harrisburg Club Tops Syracuse In Lopsided Game

Harrisburg outbatted and outfielded Syracuse to win 11 to 3. Harrisburg pitchers were hammered by Syracuse batters in relief.

Harrissore Harrisburg Cluo Syracuse Today Ilo Syracuse Harrisburg

Catton Defeats Daly in a Slow and Uninteresting Game

Curcaco April 10 report on the Daly Catton billiards match for 300 and 250 points notes a slow unexciting start with very few spectators. Catton wins the first afternoon game with a modest score and a second match sees Heiser defeat Daly. The evening game features Slosson and Ives, with Ives prevailing amid a cold Slosson.

Catton Daly Curcaco Catton Woo Ron Maurice Daly Brooklyn J. Randolph Heiser New York Heiser

Entries Listed for Cairros Race Track Friday April 11

Telegram from Cairros Race Track lists Friday entries across six furlong and longer races. Notable names include Silver Star Vevay Wanderer the Second Monson Little Jake Frejols Rudolph Romance Blackthorn Cupid Mary Sing Grimald Bonnie S Spee Get details on riders and odds for the event.

Cairros Silver Star Vevay Squandolit Brier Wanderer Jeanie McFarland Dave & Tenafly Pefasus Slumber Ten Hookh Lizzie M Souvenir Woodson Lady Archer Monson Little Jake Frejols Rudolph Romance i Blackthorn Charman Prince Howard Bendolia Cupid Mary Sing Grimald Jugeler Issiibeck Jim BicCormicker Bonnie S Spee Nie Sam Love Cornell Jin Fis Gestee Morrow Yonbooker Dochart Bay Aid Triple Cross Esau Sem Homp Semorilliant Joshine Denver Tony Pasta Arent Joey Whnite Tlinsle Gail

Gala programme at Gut track promises seven races

Special telegram from Henpsox County Darmie Parke reports a large crowd at the Gut track where the surface was heavy. A gala programme of seven races is set for Saturday with detailed ride results and times listed for each race including favorites such as Teddington, Counterfeit, Wanderment, Cheney, The Bourbon, Hamlet, Neptonus, and other contenders.

Henpsox County Darmie Parke Teddington Fivo Édite Dubllee Tol Ato Fore Elguer A Tolanddtol Hans Alx Farkisbary Lito Boodle Wanderment Cheney Zula Stoc Hamlet Fites Neptonus Biel Varsman Stoll

Exciting local cockfighting main delights readers

A telegram from Yourestons reports a midnight cockfight at a country hotel four miles north of the city, between birds from Youstown and Franklin, Pa. The main featured 20 fights, a $250 purse, and drew nearly 60 sporting men from both cities, with Youstown declaring a decisive win.

Yourestons Franklin You Franklin Sporta

Pedestrian Herty Nears Four Hundred Mile Mark in Pittsburgh Night Race

A crowded Central Rink shows a brutal endurance race as Dan Herty hits his 400th mile just before 10 PM with E C Moore four and a half miles behind. The night features fierce battles for third and fourth, with Hughes the veteran drawing cheers for a potential late surge.

Dan Herty E. C. Moore Central Rink Herty George Cartwright Corker Moore Madison Square Track Hughes Noremac Howarth Notemac Pittsburg Hoe Monongahela Billy Robbins Nortman Taylor Robbins Taylor Billy Norman Horan Golden Guerrero Miles Il Po Peter Golden Tom Howarth O Jduhn Hughes Norman Tays

Sporting Notes on Dacey Myers and Local Teams

Bruny Dacey seeks fights with Billy Myer as Colts head home soon. Brandenburg may become a strong catcher. Local Players' League team may leave for St. Louis Sunday night. A letter from Chicago almost ensures a $500 battle for the fighting dog John I Sullivan. The big shooting tournament program by Shaner Richardson Davison Crow is released with two days of events. Buckley of the New York team adds value at Casey's Brooklyn Handball Court. Manager Hecker eyes a Monday match with East End Athletics to aid Newsboys Home, but East Enders can’t meet the date. Barnie challenges Rochesters to Baltimore on their grounds if needed. President Young received notice Chicago League Club released Inks, a Brush acquisition from Indianapolis. Anson's Colts have performed well. ex Hoosier may not be required.

Hines Jones Gray Roat Youngman Kelly Edwards East End Athletics Allegheny County Homestead Toe Jeral Homesteads Brandenburg St. Louis John I. Sullivan Chicago Shaner Richardson Davison Crow Jather Buckley New York N. I Casey Brooklyn Buckley Hecker East Enders Guy Barnie Rochesters Baltimore Mauager Powers Rochester Baltimores Young A. G. Spalding Inks Indianapolis Brush Irkins Anson Colts

Bargain Flurry At Downtown Shops This Weekend

Frantic sales notices promise coats jackets and baby carriages at Enable and Shuster 35 Fifth Ave. New neckwear at Pfeifer's 443 Smithfield 100 Federal St Allegheny. Remnants sale Friday and Saturday with dress goods black and white goods silk and gingham remnants at Eyuse and Suveres 85 Fifth Ave.

Enable & Shuster Fifth Ave Harrison’s Toy Store Federal St Allegheny Enable & Suvstes Pfeifer’s Smithfield Eyuse & Suveres

Randall Nearing End as Wanamaker Visits Dying Statesman

News from Wasuixoron reports Mr. Randall remains alive but dying within a day or two. Opiates ease pain as physicians and family attend him. Postmaster General Wanamaker is the only non-family visitor admitted, with prayers offered for comfort and strength.

Randall Mallan Martin Philadelphia Reed Lightner

Mammoth Land Sale of City Lots at Cardiff

A large land sale notice lists multiple buyers and firms including W. P. Rice Fort Payne H C Young Cordley & Co. Boston Dr J M Ford Kansas City and others. The sale concerns city lots in Cardiff with prominent organizers and bankers named among bidders.

W. P. Rice Fort Payne Als H. C. Young Cordley & Co Boston J. M. Ford Kansas City Robert Pritchard Chattanooga J. F. Tarwater Rockwood Tenn Charles L. James James & Abbott William Warner T. G. Montague First National Bank John M. Whipple Claremont

Cardiff properties promoted for 1890 excursion sale

Advertises an 1890 excursion sale from New England to Cardiff Roane County Tennessee with plans to develop 50 000 acres of coal iron and timber lands. Proceeds fund furnaces coke ovens hotels water works and lines. Purchasers may buy lots at reasonable prices with aims of profit and facilities for attendees. Contact W P Rice Quincy Howse Cordley Co or the Cardiff Roane County Tennessee office.

Cardiff Tennessee Roane Cumberland Morgan

Weather Telegrams Report River Levels

Special telegrams to the Dispatch list river stages and weather conditions for Warren Browns ville Louisville Wheeling and other towns. Rivers rise or fall with temperatures noted and cloudiness described.

Warren

Under the Wheels Injure Many in City Accidents

A series of accidents yesterday left several residents injured. Dennis Kelleney, intoxicated, crushed arm under a horse car on Rebecca Street and faces amputation after hospital treatment. Fireman Daniel Kearney injured by rope incident, and 12 year old Albert Riggs hurt by a dynamite cap. Others include Robert Calbone with a leg fracture, Joseph Cover struck by a manhole lid, Charley Ritchie hurt in a wagon accident, and Timothy Foley who died after falling 100 feet at Clifton station.

Dennis Kelleney Rebecca Street Allegheny General Hospital West Market Street Daniel Kearney Columbia Engine House Eptain Albert Riggs South Twenty-third Street Robert Calbone Linden Steel Works Mercy Hospital Joseph Cover Citizens’ Traction Company Thirty-fourth Butler Streets Charley Ritchie Lacock Street Timothy Foley Clifton Station Ft. Wayne Road West Penn Hospital

Montana Senate Debates Montana Election Case Reopens

In Washington on April 10 the Senate resumed consideration of the Montana election case. Senator Hoar spoke for the majority, while Senator Gray replied. Senator Teller urged ruling by law, arguing Montana’s Legislature determined its own choice and the Senate should not overturn that finding. Several brief remarks followed with no new developments.

Washington Montana Senate Hoar Gray Teller Committee On Privileges and Elections Chamber Messrs. Clark Maginnis

Killed with a billiard cue murder cleared by police

Chicago reports Jennie McGarvie killed by a blow from a billiard cue. Suspects Alex Rice Linsey Daniels alias Doc Linsey and George Gibson alias Texas in custody after a secretive arrest in connection with a March 17 assault tied to Englewood. Rachel McGarvie, sister, initiated action.

Jennie McGarvie Chicago Chicaco Jennie MacGarvie Alex, Rice Linsey Daniels Doc’’ Linsey George Gibson Texas Rachel McGarvie Rice

Reciprocidad urged at Pan American Conference

Washington report says Pan American Conference approved a majority plan for reciprocity treaties among American republics to allow tariff concessions and free entry of each others products. It also notes a banking report urging rapid development of international banking to boost intramerican trade.

Washington Chile Paraguay North South Central America Europe Americas

Court Affirms Penalty on Lees & Sons for Contract Labor

In Philadelphia Judge Mc Kennan of the U S Circuit Court affirmed the district verdict requiring James Lees and Sons to pay a $1000 penalty to the Government for importing contract labor. The case goes to the Supreme Court.

Philadelphia McKennan United States Circuit Court District James Lees & Sons Supreme Court

Lamp chimneys and the pearl-top makers note

A trade blurb explains two kinds of lamp chimneys. One breaks easily, the other rarely, comparing them to sugars and the measles. The unbreakable chimney is called pearl-top, from Macbeth & Co., Pittsburgh.

Macbeth & Co Pittsburg

Vote on Westminster Confession Revision in Titusville

In Titusville the presbytery debated revising the Westminster confession of faith. After speeches for and against, the vote stood 47 in favor and 26 opposed. Proponents argued wording changes clarify meaning and silence criticism. Opponents warned against tinkering with doctrine.

Titusville Messrs Bruce Franklin Cobb Erie Holmes Warren Jonathan Edwards Spencer Park Church O, Erie

Blaze damages Brooklyn railroad shops and equipment

Fire at Brooklyn NY tonight destroys buildings and shops used by the Brook lyn ont Railroad. Losses largely insured with about 400 men employed at the sites affected.

New York Brooklyn Ont

Carson Street Names and Addresses Listing

A compiled list of residents and addresses along Carson Street and surrounding blocks includes Hart Barth and Wagner, Sechoffer, Rossiter, Barbier, Mrs. Walker, M. Wilson, John Nel, Guth, A. Ross, Rattelman, John Stange, Mrs. Gabriel, W. McGarey, John Loches, A. Somers, John Wolf, John Weber, Mrs Bracken eenersh, D. Hach, J. Enderlin, W. Barkley, Jane Roney, Homemier, Noull, and others at Carson and Sarah, Jane, Nineteenth, and Twenty-seventh streets.

Hart Barth Carson St

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