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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1890
Page
18
The local Players' League debut drew about 500 spectators and mixed reviews as Chicago defeated the home club. Management awarded floral tributes to Hanlon Comiskey Pfeffer and Galvin amid a festive parade. Poor grounds caused many errors, yet Latham and the Chicago club displayed sharper play with key hits and steals.
A noisy crowd of about 60 enthusiasts gathered today to welcome members of the New York and Philadelphia clubs of the Players' League. The event featured music from Mayne's Niment Band and a reception honoring the players amid a lingering war era atmosphere.
Boston pitchers held Brooklyn to scoring in critical moments. Kilroy allowed two late runs as two-base hits from Seery Ward and Halley aided Boston. Attendance listed as 1.50, game featured defensive miscues by Brooklyn and a final score of Boston 3 Brooklyn 2.
Graber yielded 17 hits as Buffalo fell to Cleveland 2 to 6 with Haddock collecting six Cleveland hits and Wise contributing four Buffalo singles. White was sidelined by illness, and Raney Jr. started at first. Attendance was about 100 in frigid, raw conditions.
Franklin, Pa April 12 Mr J R Yarington V P Newport News and Mississippi Valley Railroad visited Franklin and bought from Miller Sibley gilt edge trotting stock including Brown colt and bay filly Kalleta. Trainers from Lexington noted strong speed, with three yearlings capable of beating 2 30 and more colts seen on farms this season.
Good attendance at the Memphia races with results across six events. Winners include Burr Cooper in the five-furlong opener, Jack Cocks in the three-fourths mile, and Mary H in the one-mile fourth race, among others with times listed or shown as place finishes.
On April 19 at Londow the Derby meeting continued with the Doveridge handicap for three-year-olds and up. Danbydale owned by Lord Rodney won the one mile straight race with The Imp, an eight-year-old bay colt belonging to Sir James K. Mackenzie, finishing second. Ballion, owned by Mr. W.Y., placed third among seven starters.
Ed Reilly's backers allege Connors will try to throw Reilly in five matches within ten minutes. A forfeit of 2515 is posted, contingent on Connors covering it and naming a date to meet and sign articles.
Loypox notes the four year old Pioneer as a strong favorite for the City and Suburban race set for Wednesday. Bets list Pioneer at 8 to 1, with Vas iras at 10 to 1, Swift 100 to 6 against Royal Star and 18 to 1 against Workington.
Reports from Enon Pennsylvania to Petersburg detail midseason style play as Holy Ghost College edges Universi ties and the Colts see no ties in opening action. Officials praise grounds, fans, and youth participation while commemorating the first league day with free tickets and celebratory crowd support.
The Jamestowns defeated McKeesports in a strong baseball contest at Recreation Park before 1,550 fans. Pittsburg pitcher Daniela held eight hits, while La Roque Youngman and Daniels stood out for the Colts. The winning run crossed on Daniels’s single in the ninth, with Beatin, Hines, and Sunday contributing key plays for Cleveland and the final 8 to 4 score.
Cincinnati and Chicago opened at Cincinnati Park with a crowd estimated near 3000. Holliday and Wilmot homered for Chicago as they outslugged Cincinnati 9 to 4 with key hits and errors shaping the outcome. Beard earned a triple, while McPhee Marr and Kalghe swiped bases for the Reds.
In Boston on April 1, a National League contest drew a large crowd as both teams batted freely early. Clarkson steadied Brooklyn, who failed to score after the third inning. Caruthers was replaced by Terry in the outfield, with Long, Donovan, and Lowe contributing on base and in fielding.
Records list multiple teams including Columbus Brooklyn Rochester St Louis Toledo and Louisville with mixed game results and standings. Entries show batter ies and athletic associations with scores and abbreviations, reflecting a busy summary page of early league play.
Jamestown defeated McKeesport 9 to 5 in a lackluster contest. Dowald held the visitors to few hits as Patterson and LeSmon struggled, while Shoup and Proving were sidelined by injuries. Altoonas and Midget Ziecker visit next for expected tougher tests.
The Connellsville and Scottdale baseball clubs meet in the season’s first game at Connellsville next Saturday. Connellsville lists Jeans and Gamber as pitchers Freeman Morgan as catchers Mentges Lambert and William as infielders George and Harry McCormick in the outfield W. S. Roberts of Pittsburgh elected manager and reports sales enough to insure success Scottdale expected to add several of St Louisburg amateurs to strengthen the roster.
Erie Drummers defeated the Youngstown home squad in a well played game. Final score Erie Drummers 3, Youngstown 1. Players listed include Boyd, Allen and Payne for Youngstown and Erie’s station lineup.
Altoona defeated State College in a home game today amid a large crowd. The score was reported as a win for Altoona with enthusiastic attendance and local excitement.
A lively race card at Sproul Telegram track N J drew a holiday crowd as seven events produced close finishes. Winners included Bradford in race one, Pianter in race three, and Larchmont in the final event with times around 1:16.
In San Francisco the spring meeting's last regular day ended with horse race results. In the first race Haeite won with Hinfax second and Arcade third. in the fourth race Owers ee me teen captured victory with Carmen second and Pliny third.
A jumble of racing items notes Pat Farrell versus Arthur Upham delayed by late dispatch from New Orleans. Groves W St CLA trains 40 horses as trainers push on. Jockey Stoval faces contract disputes with G R Tompkins and Amos McCampbell. Louisville Jockey Club Executive Committee to adjudicate. Mike Dwyer comments on Kingston’s rheumatism rumors and ongoing discomfort.
Patrick J. Griffen of Philadelphia, famed wrestler and athlete, visited the Police Gazette office to arrange a match with James C. Medway who has issued a $600 challenge to jump any man. Griffen posted $0 with the Gazette and offered to meet Medway and Captain Boyle any day they name for one, two or three stadium jumps backward for $1,000 a side, with no restrictions.
Verner Andrews 20, of Washington county, died at Allegheny General Hospital after being crushed by a passenger train near Sandusky street crossing yesterday. He crawled free, toes crushed and head cut, then died from the shock despite amputation attempts. Other injuries and names follow: John Yager, James Marshall, John Brosky, Charles Erpstein, William Deitrich, Samuel Jones.
The Central Trades Council met with Joseph L. Evans presiding. James C. Young joined as a delegate from Painters Assembly 1397. The board approved drafting a mechanics lien law and amendments to the conspiracy law, plus prohibiting armed Pinkerton detectives and adopting the Australian ballot system. It urged a circular to lawmakers seeking support. A Dalzell letter on foreign labor noted a joint Senate House committee investigation. Tener of the Pittsburg Baseball Club acknowledged the council’s resolutions endorsing the Players’ League.
Officer A L Wachter of the Second police district Bellefeld to Shadyside received a silver plated revolver from friends. The weapon follows the pattern specified by the police department head in late instructions.
In response to strong demand Gusky's will offer for the next week free admission tickets to any one game to be played this season by League or Brotherhood clubs with every $250 purchase, in any part of the store.
One lot sells at 1 percent of price and another at 250 dollars, both large sizes. Regular value 300 and 400 respectively. Bee these deals offered by A G Campsett and Sons at 27 Fifth Ave.
Brotherhood tickets are offered free with any clothing purchase of four dollars or more at Kaufmanns.
Readers are advised that J J Fuchs at 1710 Carson Street offers 24 and 30 inch plain tint wallpaper. Bundles are priced at 20 and 30 cents per eight yard bolt, suitable for barbers seeking a simple wall finish.
A damaged line suggests a promotional offer tied to purchases and sales with free items. unclear details include a dollar amount and eligibility, indicating a vague advert from a past page fragment.
Chaplain Hiffen recalls Navy and War Department fears after John Wilkes Booth's body was taken aboard the USS Nantucket for safekeeping. Lt Cmdr Stone reports unauthorized removal of the corpse, hair cuttings, and informal procedures, with strict secrecy later enforced by order of the Secretary of War.
Allegheny City Hall swelled with citizens and volunteers, about 300 offering to serve as policemen. Tomorrow the Health and Charities committees will pick health and poor officers with incumbents expected to remain. Rumors of a fight against Health Officer James Bradley faded as Mayor Wyman shows little interest. Samuel D. Hubley eyed a clear field for Select Council in First Ward, while Robert Knox reportedly stays out. George Shiras III. circulated among workers and met with supporters, drawing attention at the hall. Ex-District Attorney W D Porter seems unlikely to run.
Mrs Penman, mother of Miss Jennie Penman whose elopement sparked Southside and Williamsburg talk, told The Dispatch she has a letter from her daughter. Jennie is alive, not in Wheeling but in another West Virginia town, and she will likely marry Gray before he left Pittsburgh.
Ex Governor James Pollock dies in Pennsylvania at age 70. Born September 11, 1810 in Milton Pennsylvania, he studied at Princeton and the law, served as Northumberland County DA, represented the Thirteenth district in Congress, and later led the Eighth Judicial District as president judge. He held mint director positions and supported education, temperance, and Bible diffusion throughout his career.
A promotional deal offers a Brotherhood admission ticket with every purchase of four dollars or more of clothing at Kaufmann's tomorrow. The advertisement emphasizes clothing sales and the bundled event access for customers.
A fragment notes Gosky's昨日 event urging public interest in a noble endeavor, inviting readers to participate and engage with community affairs through local actions and support.
More than five hundred people flocked to Kaufmanns yesterday for the Brother Hood game promo. Free tickets were given with purchases of at least four dollars on cloth, encouraging shoppers to attend the game.
Adolphus Wiersitski yesterday charged A Wasetz with aggravated assault and battery before Alderman Warner. Both men live near Sharpsburg. Wasetz tried to force his way into the prosecutor's home. in the struggle the prosecutor was struck on the head with a chair.
Customers who spend a minimum amount on clothing at Kaufmanns will receive a free ticket to the ball game. The offer ties a clothing purchase to sporting event access, encouraging shopping at the department store.
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