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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1891

Page

17

Undecided Appeal Over Cincinnati Club Draft Case

A Reuters style briefing reports a gathering of baseball magnates in Judge Maxwell's room to hear the Johnson Brotherhood case. Attorneys from Cleveland and Pittsburgh join as witnesses pin down transfers tied to Al Johnson and the Cincinnati club. Judge Maxwell will rule next Tuesday after considering deposition readings and prior testimony.

Difpatoe Crixcissaati Ewings Keilys Jidge Maxwell al Jonson Cleveland L. A. Russell J. Palmer O'Neil Pittsboro Thomas B. Paxton Louis Kramer American Association Lowery Jackson Little Party Mr. Jackson C. A. Prince J. Earle Wagener The Brotherhood National League al Johnson Heston Philadelphia Cincinnati Kelly Mr. Johnson L. A. Reesell Johnson Maxwell

Two Practice Games Between Pittsburg Clubs End In Tight Split

St Atevstixe April 11 Manager Hansen introduced a new practice system. Hanson’s team won the first game with strong fielding and timely hits led by Beckley’s center-field drive for a homer and Baldwin’s three-base shot. Bauer’s side featured Balawin and Berger with solid defense and six runs on a bases-on-balls burst. In the second game Hanson’s nine showed heavy hitting, Carroll Browning and Baver delivering multiple extra-base hits, securing an exciting nine-inning contest.

Secial St Atevstixe Hansen Hanlon Catoes Bierbauer Balawin Berger Bauer May Fields Hanson Beckley Baldwin Tavers “ Ool Halloge Bauers Hanks F. Balis Haldwin Mani Priors—Sauers Hansens Thren-pare bit—Baldwin Hecktes Mase Bite Heckter Smith Mack Goirim Beoger Baver Staley Carroll Browning Pittsburg Jacksonville Cleveland Macon Avanta Mauere Eel Hanloms Faroe Rimns Dauers Hane Neuris Hansons Errore Haners Mansons Ball Staley Galvin Haver Hans Neowning Maul Lanoque Howe

Columbus Triumphs Over Louisville in Slugfest

Columbus defeats Louisville 7 to 3 as Knell and Dowse deliver key hits while Doran miscues hinder Louisville. Three Louisville pitchers, including Tay lor, Shimnick, and Donovan, are brought in in the fifth but fail to swing the game.

Louisvia Knell Louisville Taylor Shimnick Donovan Columbus Doran Loulville Balterite Doran Knelland Dowse

Association Record Ballimarr Notes

Fragmentary record from Ballimarr mentions Wassington and CE WU with unclear numbering and references to enforcement or dates. No clear actions, outcomes, or identifiable organizations emerge from the legible text. Further readable content needed for a precise summary.

Eureka and Homesteads Play To Tie In Local Football

Two games at Recreation Park Allegheny ended in a draw between the Eurekas and Homesteads. Huewart of Homestead broke a collar bone amid a tense contest. Eureka defense and goalkeeping held off late Homestead pressure as Pickard Rickaby Gittings and Paddy McCleland starred for the Eurekas. Frank Morton also performed notably.

Recreation Park Allegheny Lawrenceville Soane Lawrencevilles McDonald Eurekas Homesteads Huewart Homestead Eureka Eureka« Sneay Pickard Rickaby Gittings Paddy” McCleland Frank Morton

Will Keep Them Both Foreman and Duryea to Be Retained

Cincinnati club announces retention of Foreman and Duryea after Radbourne signing. Foreman praised as a strong batter and fine fielder, possibly needed. Association grounds near opening mainly awaiting grading, wet weather may shift games to Columbus if unfinished.

Foreman Duryea Cincinnati Dispatch Crscixsatt Radbourne Association Columbus

Pittsburg Boxer Claims He Was Robbed in Daly Fight

Pat Farrell and E. C. McClelland return from Philadelphia asserting the Quaker City Athletic Club fixed the Daly bout. Farrell says he dominated the fight but the club and its backers manipulated officials, tickets, and reports to stage a draw and took most of the purse for themselves.

Pat Farrell E. C. McClelland Philadelphia Jim Daly Pat Quager City Athletic Club Arthur Chambers Alf Lot Daty Daly Fogarty Billy Madden Alf Lunt Hhs Miller Quaker City McClelland Quaker City Club Cave Jarrell

Allegheny Athletic Association Moves Toward Season Start

Allegheny Athletic Association reaches 20 members and plans to form a team for A A U championship play. Tennis interest rises with new applicants. grounds and facilities upgrade planned. membership fee to rise to 20 dollars after reaching 250 members.

Matched Again Wrestlers Sign Catch Weight Bout

Ed Reilly and Reuben Collenge signed articles to wrestle on Monday May 4 at catch weight. Backers discussed terms including best two in three falls for a side with all gate receipts to winner under Police Gazette rules. Conditions differ from the prior match and a separate outside bet was hinted.

Ed. Reilly Reuben Collenge Collenge Reilly Urther Police Gazette

Fitzsimmons and Hall In Talks For Probable Bout

Champion middleweight Bob Fitzsimmons is in town with Harry Sellers, his manager, discussing a possible fight with Australian challenger Jim Hall. Backers have put up interest but no firm deal. amounts debated include £10,000 side bets and Hall seeking $5,000 for the loser while Fitzsimmons counters with $1,000 for training costs.

Bob Fitzsimmons Harry Sellers Fitz Jim Hall Hall J. Harry Ballard Fitzsimmons

Nunthorpe Triumphs as Bookmakers Profit After Upset

The City and Suburban race on Wednesday saw Colonel North's Nunthorpe win at 25 to 1, with outsiders filling the top places. North and Lord Randolph Churchill both earned sizeable sums, while public backers were scarce.

Colonel North Nunthorpe North Lord Randolph Churchill

Dixon to Meet Wille for 5000 Dollar Fight in August

George Dixon's manager received a telegram from the Crib Club of Troy offering a $5,000 purse for a Dixon versus Wille bout. Dixon would accept and train after a rest, while Wille prepares with limited recent work. In a separate matter, Mark Baldwin filed a $20,000 damage suit in St Louis Circuit Court against Chris Von der Ahe of the Browns.

Boston George Dixon Crib Club Troy Dixon Wille Australia St. Louis Mark E. Baldwin Circuit Cours Chris von der Ahe Browns

Baldwin sues over alleged malicious prosecution arrest

The suit centers on the March 6 arrest of Baldwin based on information by Von der Abe accusing conspiring with O Neil and others to bribe Charlie F. King to abandon the Browns for the League team. Baldwin alleges the arrest lacked probable cause and was undertaken with malicious intent.

Baldwin von der Abe O'Neil Charlies F. King Browns

Plain Advice on Baldwin and Von der Ahe Court Move

The Sporting Times critiques the attempt to drag Baldwin into criminal court after a supposed outrage by Von der Ahe. It urges Pittsburg club officials to back Baldwin and pursue redress in U S courts if needed, while condemning false arrest and imprisonment. It labels Von der Ahe and baseball magnates as morally equal in this matter.

Mark Baldwin Pittsburg Club Baldwin von der Ahe Pittsburg United States Court Sporting Times von der Abe

Jury verdict in pool sellers case at Court of Oyer and Terminer

The jury, after a night locked in deliberations, found Samuel Fisher guilty and acquitted Henry Jones Charles Spencer Thomas Edgeworth John J. Murray Edward Harris and James Guion in the pool sellers indictment at the Court of Oyer and Terminer in New York.

New Yor Court of Oyer and Terminer Samuel Fisher Henry Jones Charles Spencer Thomas Edgeworth John J. Murray Edward Harris James Guion

Sandowne Park Club hosts final day of spring meeting

The mammoth hunters' steeple chase drew the most interest as Bloodstone won the three mile race with Champion second and Peerage third on the third and final day of Sandowne Park Club's second spring meeting in Loxton on April 1.

Loxton Sandowne Park Club Bloodstone Champion Peerage

River Levels and Weather Reported for Several Towns

Metectal Tel Dispatch notes Allegheny Junction river at 7 feet 10 inches and rising amid cloudy pleasant weather. Cateo River at 4.5 feet and falling. New Orleans clear and pleasant. Louts Illu River current with canal 15 feet, 12 feet 3 inches at tall and 5 feet at foot of locks. heavy wind and rain storm reported. Cincinnati river at 4 feet 1 inch and falling with cloudy cool conditions.

Allegueny Junction Cincinnati

Sporting Notes From The Week In Various Events

Hats again prevented the Baltimore Boston Fane yesterday and no Association game was played in Philadelphia due to talk. Buckley remains on the New York team with a two year contract. Fayette Ball Club seeks local junior clubs. a Braddock Thistle game was postponed to Allegheny’s open date. M F F Doreen’s horses at Gravesend, Kingston, Banquet improving. both half miles in one minute. Jonathan Horsfield and P. Dean shot pigeons at Homestead, Horsfield winning. Baldwin questioned over Columbus Club funds. Mulvey or O Connor players warned against National Agreement clubs. Mutrie negotiating with Boston for opening season at Polo Grounds on April 7. Isanemy, famed stallion, died aged 35. career highlights include Cambridgeshire win and victories at Goodwood, Doncaster, Ascot, Queen’s Vase.

Philadelphia Glasscock Denny Thees Buckley New York Fayette KB. Brown Sheffield Street Allegheny Owig Braddock Thistle New Hampshire Viking Flamestidden M. FF Doreen Gravesend Kingston Slong Jonathan Horsfield P. Dean Homestead Hornfield Bean Mark Baldwin Columbus Pittsburg Baldwin Mulvey O'Connor Sporting Times Mutrie Boston

Volcanic South American Politics Stirring News to Mexico

Private telegrams from Central America report a looming political eruption threatening the region. Details are awaited as messengers on horseback bring word to the frontier, with information due Monday.

Central America Mexico Crrr

Weather summary for Pittsrona shows temperatures and precipitation

The United States Signal Services officer reports time and temperature readings for Pittsrona on April 1. Observed maximum and minimum temperatures are listed along with mean temperature and rainfall data, indicating a brief weather summary for the period.

Pittsrona United States Signal Services

Dresden Ware Display at Harpy & Hayes Jewelers Pittsburg

Largest and most complete spring display announced featuring Bon Bons, Fruit Bowls, Compotes, Bread and Butters, Cups and Saucers, Dessert Plates, Lamps, Vases in the Dresden Decore. Inspection urged by Harpy & Hayes Jewelers on Smithfield Street with art display on the second floor. Phone 1186 for details.

Dresden Pittsburg Harpy & Hayes Smithfield Street

Italian workman seeks wife swindle sparks manhunt

In Parr Roanoke county Italian laborers are upset after Joe Polaski offered $200 for his coworker Long’s wife. Polaski paid $135 and planned to return for the remaining sum, but Long and his wife vanished with the money. Meanwhile horse thief Sidas G Slaughter is jailed in Ritchie county for bigamy after marrying Mrs Vane while another wife and family existed in Braxton Sears. Authorities pursued him for years before confirming his identity at a Pension Board examination.

Parr Roanoke County Joe Polaski Jack Long Polaski Long Sidas G. Slaughter David Walker Ritchie County Slaughter Braxton Sears Board of Pension Examiners

Wheeling Abduction Tale Entangles Amy Morgan Case

Miss Amy Morgan describes being seized by two masked men in front of her Wheeling home and driven all night to Belmont County Ohio. She wandered to Kelsey and back toward Wheeling, claiming a hypnotized state and delivering a letter with a password to find an Alldenia contact.

Wheeling Amy Morgan Belmont County Kelsey Robert Welsh Cougar Welsh Bune

Angry Father Threatens Husband Over Daughter Elopement

Beaver Falls dispatch reports the elopement of Marion Tullis, 19, and Emma Strub, daughter of Leonard Strub, with the father threatening deadly force against the husband. The mother is bedridden, and a minister may face action from the father if he confronts the couple. The daughter visited her ill mother, expressing regret.

Beaver Falls Marion Tullis Emma Strub Leonard Strub Jamestown N. Y Tallis Tullis Mr. Strub

Johnstown Fire Destroys Five Businesses In Dawn Blaze

Fire swept through a row of buildings in Johnstown starting at Henderson's morgue and spreading to a furniture shop, a general store run by C B Cover, and the Cover Bros. livery stable. Losses include Henderson 25000 with 1600 insured and Cover 6000 to 26000 insured. surrounding structures damaged.

Jounstown St. John's Catholic Little Oklahoma Henderson C. B. Cover Cover Bros. Adjoining

Boy Hero Finds Abducted Sister in Buffalo

Little Willie Carline recovers his sister Annie who had been kidnaped by her father and hidden in Buffalo. He traveled to the city, located her after much effort, and claims the reward offered for the rescue.

Little Willie Carline Annie Buffalo Lie Willie Aeniy Willie

Grip of deadly grip claims five women over ninety in Greenbrier

A special telegram reports a severe illness pattern in Greenbrier county with five women aged 83 to 98 dying within a week. The decedents include Catharine Wilson of Williamsburg 84 Polly McClung of Meadow Bluff 98 Mrs Flint of Blue Sulphur 89 Elizabeth Price of Meadow Bluff 91 and Elizabeth Wiley of Anthony Creek 83.

Greenbrier County Catharine Wilson Williamsburg Polly McClung Meadow Bluff Flint Elizabeth Price Meadow Off Elizabeth Wiley Anthony Creek

Jacksons' Tailoring Offers Fashionable Suits At Low Prices

The ad urges readers to adopt current style and avoid outdated fashion. It promotes tailored suits to measure at eight to fifteen dollars and trousers to order at five dollars, touting Jacksons' large cloth selection and perfect-fitting garments. It invites readers to visit the tailoring department and view spring goods.

Jacksons

Bones of Disappeared Worker Found in West Virginia

In Kixewoop West Virginia the bones of a vanished worker were found under a pile of boards. Old residents recall a hotel on the site fifty years ago and believe the remains may be those of the man who disappeared in the area’s early days. In McKeesport a telegram reports an unusually high death rate in the past two weeks due to grip and Ritetaeus.

Peotal Kixewoop W. Va McKeesport Joanem i Grip Ritetaeus

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