Enthusiastic Crowd Greets Team Return in County League Opener
The 1889 baseball season opened at Recreation Park with nearly 2,000 fans. Alleghenies beat Detroit 8 to 4 in a lively game marked by strong fielding and hitting. Umpire John Abergast officiated, while stars Dunlap and Sunday drew applause. Detroit showed a weakened lineup without former stars Brouthers and Hanlon.
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Recreation Park
Allephonics
Detroit
Hanlons
Thompsons
Brouthers
Alleghenies
Dunlap
Edward
Dotte
Anderson
John Abergast
Howe
Billy Sanday
Simee
Coleman
Smith
Wells
Aalakh
Sunniay
Perry
Miller
Boston Garners Warm Welcome As Sports Week Opens
The crowd in frigid air greeted the Boston squad led by Captain Ward and Johnnie Ward as they performed for the fans. Crane joined Edl Crane after a brief talk with directors, while South Boston admirers filled the stands. Allegheny County League games in Emsworth featured a contest between Emsworth and Brad dock clubs with scores listed among the day’s action.
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Boster
Ansop
Captain Ward
Johnnie Ward
Boston
Srown
Se Edl Crane
South Boston
East Enders Open County League With Win Over Greys
The East Enders beat the Riverside Greys at Woods Run to start the County League season. Weather was fine and attendance large. Key players included Lawer Tower at bat and Rand O Donnell on the mound and behind the plate. Good also played a solid game behind the plate.
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East Red Athletics
Riverside Greys
East Enders
Greys
Lawer Tower
Rand O'Donnell
Good
Oaklands and Duquesne Collide in Uneven Afternoon
The Oaklands and the Duquesnes played a rambling afternoon game with unclear lines and scattered scoring. Several players are mentioned with messy spellings, but no clear final score or decisive events emerge from the readable text.
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Oaklands
Duquesnes
Es Ee
Ana Teers
Uniontown Forms Stock Baseball Association to Fight for Title
Uniontown launches a stock baseball association in the Western Pennsylvania Amateur League with capital stock of 4000. Nearly all shares sold, signaling bright prospects. The club targets a stronger season than last year with only proven players aboard.
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Uniontown
Western Pennsylvania
Toledo Collapses in Exhibition Baseball Showdown
A telegram report from Colomeus on April 13 notes Columbus defeated Toledo 19 to 4 in a loose exhibition. Colubm players delivered strong hitting while Toledo’s defense faltered in the unstructured contest.
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Colomeus
Columbus
Toledo
Columb Wind
Saveee
Deedee
Coum
Berger and Hutchinson Send Terms to Charleston
John Berger a noted catcher from Allegheny and Ed Hutchinson have sent their terms to Charleston, D C. Both players have received several offers as teams bid for their services.
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John Berger
Allegheny
Ed. Hutchinson
Charleston
D. C
Berger
Hutchinson
No Stock Taken In Alleged Pugiliatic Chatter
An April dispatch discusses Lord Dunraven’s yacht Valkyrie and designer Watson shaping the craft at Southhampton Dockyard. Donovan remains Derby favorite amid legal woes over claimed con gent riding, with a potential license restoration petition noted. Public doubt grows over pugilistic sport and fighter legitimacy.
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Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Watson
Southhampton
Donovan
Wood
Con
Considar Aa
Jockey Club
Sexith
Mitchell
Smith
Pit
America
Notable Names In American Athletics Association Communique
A telegraphic dispatch from Columsts dated April 18 lists Wheeler Wikoff as secretary of the American Association. The release names M. J.-Stratton, Bt. Le Be Govt, and cites figures including O. H. Getrein, G. D. Myers, J. E. Whitney, EL Gruber, and Hamilton A. Werman in connection with the association.
Billy O Brien In Town Seeks Entries for City Race
Billy O Brien, noted New York sporting man, visited the city yesterday to secure entries for his son Billy Madi in the square race held next month. He declined the proposed match between Kilrain and Galifran, and noted that all participants will be ready this year.
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Billy O'Brien
New York
Tama
Kiyo
Kankakee
Com- York
New
Berareee Tof
Eee
F.v.axp
Mus
Apa
Murry
Second Presbyterian Ee Ee Ees
Boston
Fidelis Zitterbart
Ida Burgy
Bobt
Wral
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue Music Hall
Six Day Pedestrian Contest Claimed By Amrica Champion
At the close of the six day event a five mile heel and toe race finished with Amarica as the champion ahead of Engledrum and Meseler. The top finishers completed the race in about 43 minutes. The notes mention forthcoming PRINGLE sporting reviews and related bicycle race plans.
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Sceoeer
Amarica
Engledram
Messier
den Cal
Mackey
Cincinnati
Engledrum
Meseler
Pringle
LotTrz Stanley
O'Brien
Beech Street
Billy O' Bees
Many Matters of Mech and Little Moment Tereely Treated
In the city traveling freight agent C A Eaier of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad is present. A 3S PEE cer dividend will be paid by the Farmers and Mechanics Bank in a few days. A self a prominent liquor dealer was yesterday arrested for abstracting $200 worth of diamonds from a room. The cantata Esther will be given by Avery Mission Church choir on Easter Monday. A chorus of 100 voices is in. An application filed for a charter for the General Association of the ps Boye Deen Keucety. Harve Bene ugust Beimann and Patrick J. Joux Hommas.
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Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
O Feways
Carer BreeLow
Sol. Coulson
Julia Frank
Second Avenue
Esther
Avery Mission Church
Mra
H. T. Neil
A. L. Salior & Co
Sixth Street
J. N. Bazi
Wicks A'S Cmon
General Association
Ps Boye Deen Keucety
Hare Beneugust Beimann
Patrick J. Joux Hommas
East Street
Allegheny
Egeery
WRB
Noremac Wins Six Day Pedestrian Race at Central Rink
The Central Rink crowd witnessed Peter Golden extend his effort to 475 miles while Noremac claimed victory in a grueling six day event. Hegelman Connors and Little Horan also impressed as fans hailed Golden’s endurance and integrity of the contest.
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Norman Taylor
Noremac
George D. Noreman
Hegelman
Connors
Peter Golden
Little Horan
T Cartwright
Suc da
Wiken’ Ai Yost
Pacadieoate
Golden
Day
Slong
Steone
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Prominent Athletes Laying Out Grand Grounds for Sports
The Superior Athletic Club met last Tuesday at G Follansbee residence. A work crew is shaping grounds at May 1 completion. The site near Col Wick’s residence on Brighton road will host a fine baseball field tennis courts tracks and more. Electric lights planned and ladies charged a reduced fee for membership. Founding members include Kerr Follansbee Kerr Davis Pearson John Henricks and others.
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Superior Athletic Club
G. Follansbee
Chamber of Commerce
Superior Station
Colonel Wick
Lyme
Brighton
A.C. Kerr
W. A. Follansbes
BE Kerr
H. Davis
A. M. Pearson
T. J. John BK. Henricks
Nikirk to Fight McCoy for 8250 Deal
Pugilist Harry Nikirk states he cannot arrange a match while his hand is injured. He adds that once healed, Jim McCoy will be offered a bout for 250 a round, with Delehanty cited as the standout combatant seen in Nikirk Delehanty.
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Hoe
Jim McCoy
Harry Nikirk
McCoy
Nikirk- Delehanty
Nikirk
Ed Nikirk
Ad Thens
Local boxers draw challenge for London or Queens rules match
William Bissell and Jack Hayes visited the office last evening. Bissell challenged Hayes to match him against Mr Dermitt of the Southside in a finish fight for 100 dollars aside. He said he would be at Digpatin’s office next week at 8 o’clock to finalize the terms. Hayes recently arrived from England.
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Jack Hayes
Bissell
Dermitt
Southside
London
Queens
DigPpaten
Hayes
England
Mallet preps to fight Mikirk over purse
Mallet seeks a bout with Mikirk Drounds or a finish for a $200 to $250 side. Berlin dispatch notes 500 ladies beaded wraps with net shoulders, valued at $6, offered for $350 at Kaufmanns Easter Sale.
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Mikirk
Mat
Harry Nikirk Drounds
Berlin
Kaufmanns
Personal Critique Sparks Public Feud Over Beauty
A longtime writer criticizes another's column for cruel attacks on personal appearance. The letter writer defends respectful critique and laments feminine malice, urging kindness and self restraint. She reflects on aging, beauty, and the impact of public judgment on individuals. She notes occasioned pain from harsh commentary and hopes for change in future incarnations.
Lion of Peru opera to be staged by Boston Ideals in Pittsburgh
The Boston Ideals plan a May 6 Grand Opera House production of Lion of Peru, a new romantic opera with book by Dr E A Wood and music by Leonard H Wales of Pittsburgh. The company will perform with staged scenery and costumes after a $2,000 fundraising effort. The plot centers on South Sea Bubble era Peru and England in the 18th century, featuring Addie and Jane and a turn of political fortunes.
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Grand Opera House
Pern
E. A. Wood
Leonard H. Wales
Wales
Oster
Louisville
Manent
Peru
South Sea Company
John Blunt
Earl of Sunderland
England
Addie
Jane
Epping Wood
Cascine
Princeton Glee and Banjo Clubs to Perform at Pittsburg Club
The Princeton College Glee and Banjo Clubs are set to give a concert at the Pittsburg Club Theater next Thursday evening. Manager Charles E. B. Locke and his brother’s visit last week boosted May Festival score as Seymour Locke plans to remain after the event to assist.
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Banjo Ciubs
Pittsburg
Charles EB. Locke
Evsa
Seymour Locke
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