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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1890
Page
6
The Local Colts beat the Climax team at home in a strong showing led by solid pitching from Galvin and sharp fielding by Pittsburg. Chicago and Pittsburg Mayors league clash provided a tense contest with multiple hits and base running, marking a brisk ballparkier day in St Louis.
In cold Recreation Park weather the local National League club beat Climax 9 to 4 with Sawders hit hard by Baker. Sanders and Muller played for Climax, boosting interest as spectators bought tickets despite low turnout. Pennington and Smith stood out with errors and strong fielding as Baker pitched well for Climax. The score and line show Climax outplayed in late innings. Jamestown slated next for Recreation Park.
April 14 report describes a Detroit home defeat as Youngstown again dominates offensively. The visitors control every quarter, leaving Detroit unable to respond and the game settled by a clear margin.
On April 14 George Tebean and W. W. Carpenter were released by the Cincinnati Baseball Club. It is unclear where they will sign, but Carpenter is expected to move to Pittsburg.
New York April 4 police raided eleven West Side poolrooms and arrested clerks selling Clifton race tickets. Raids did not shut the rooms but deterred regular customers. authorities warn of track signals and possible betting access via operators near Elizabeth track. Western Union telegraph facilities are blocked at Elizabeth as racing begins tomorrow under Dwyer plan to charge bookmakers for track access.
Clifton track hosts Pas saic County Agricultural Association winter meeting ending after 12 days with one postponement. Grand National stakes highlighted as weather stays warm and hazy. Races feature Monte Cristo, Sheriff Fires, Osceola, Miss Cody, St Paris, Remembrance, and Addie T with fast track records noted.
Ed Reilly defeated Jess Clarke in a wrestling match at Millvale before a small crowd. Clarke failed to throw Reilly in 45 minutes, while Reilly pressed advantage and finished the bout as the stronger competitor.
Large crowd attends all day racing. Bowen wins the first race over Joe Carter and Chimes while Workmate leads seven furlongs with Marte K and others in sight. Fomo wins the longer race with Tudor and Jacotin following. Fayette fret takes the next with Stoney Montgomery and Macauley behind. Barney captures the six furlongs with Bonnie Tan and Whishoon Kid close behind.
English racing at Loxnox reports the Molesey handicap hurdle plate climaxing the day’s program. Eskeveke, a six year old owned by Mr J McKenna, defeated Lord Ing-ton and Papyrios among 17 starters in the two mile contest.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports varied sports gossip from baseball to boxing. Topics include Shadyside Lawn Tennis results, English cricket status in the U.S., Buffalo money prospects, new Grand Rapids signings, Pitt game benefits, and Boxing plans featuring Jack Hoover and Billy Myer with updates on Pete McCoy and Kipeston’s recovery.
Master Workman Ross of D A K L and Gus Kreil of the M M P U met last night to discuss the band dispute. No settlement reached. Ross said arbitration hinges on whether the National League club erred in employing the Great Western Band.
Fragmentary notes indicate a shipping market with varied beef and pork prices and some references to demand. The text mentions steady tone, active light demand, and mixed offerings with possible price markers such as 187a and 187a? The garbled lines obscure specific entities and dates.
James J. Corbett defeated Dominick McCaffrey in a four round Eastern debut at the Fifth Avenue Casino in Brooklyn. Spectators two days after Kilrain victory watched a calm, polished performance as Corbett dominated by landing two telling blows in the first and fourth rounds while McCaffrey displayed nervous, evasive tactics and fatigue.
Rochester New York April 4. A major railroad deal closes the controlling stock purchase of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway and related holdings total over 12 million dollars. Lewis and Yates of Buffalo and Rochester acquire control from Adman Iselin with ties to Boll Lewis Yates mining and coke ventures. The combined coal output reaches 2 700 000 tons, likely making Bell Lewis and Yates the largest bituminous coal producers in the United States. President William A Smith of the American Flint Glass Workers Union attended Greensburg for union business. Temporary suspensions: Chess Conk Co nail mill line and American Iron Works rail break halted operations.
After a conference with the firm yesterday, 16 laborers who were on strike at the Homestead works beam mill returned to work.
Stockholders name the board of directors led by John M. Phillips Edward Hays Ferdinand Beng and others with capital stock of 200000 pounds. Local police report a series of bicycle thefts two youths arrested and several larceny cases under investigation. Building permits issued indicate population growth and urban expansion plans in the city.
A mammoth trust in Chicago reports the National Linseed Oil Trust has ceased and the National Linseed Oil Company now stands in its place. The new entity controls 49 mills 40 elevators and a tank car line with capital stock of 18 000, and trustees now serve as directors led by President Euston and Secretary Treasurer McCullough. Stock trades on major exchanges jumped three points as the change took effect.
Cincinnati April 4 The Times Star reports that Lawrence Barrett may never appear again with Edwin Booth. Two letters from an old friend indicate no seasons work for next year. A Baltimore operation removed a throat tumor, but new tumors on other parts of the body prevent stage appearances. Barrett remains hopeful for recovery.
Lama Peru April 14 The presidential and general elections held yesterday passed quietly. Results favor Colonel Morales Bermudez as President and give the Constitutional Government a strong majority. An artesian well will be sunk by the Southside based Republic Iron Works to provide pure water for mill workers during upcoming months.
In New York on April 14, drygoods traders noted a brighter undertone despite ongoing raw cotton material price increases and little hope for unseasonable accommodations.
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