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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1892

Page

11

Jones Dominates as Smoky City Wins Pitchers Battle

In Louisville on April 19 Pittsburg's Jones, a left-hander, shut out the visitors with strong early control. Pfeffer's superb defense, including a pivotal second inning double play, steadied Louisville as Seery's late two-base hit plated the winning run. Rain cooled the day but the game finished tight with multiple base chances.

Louisville Pittsburg Jones Pfeffer Smoky City Mercury Brown Bic Seery Weaver Jennings Miller Bierbauer Corkhill Farrell Kuehne Baldwin Beckley Shugart Smith Mack Taylor Frontier Hases Pieter Scery Raecine Grim Louieville Pitishburg Summany Loulayillc Twonee Fe Yey Otis Diefter Reckier Rim Jones Smith Basie Beckie Sheridan Cricks Cincinnati Chicago Holliday Houes Reds Luby Mullane Washington Brooklyn G. Wasercotes Hart Griffin Stein

Clarkson Delivers Two-Base Hit To Save Boston Shutout

April邊 19 Keefe pitched a splendid game as Boston avoided a shutout with a timely two-base hit by John Clarkson. Pitifs batted Clarkson hard at the right time. Attendance 2,654.

Pritapetraia John Clarkson Boston Keefe Pitfflies Clarkson PITA RHPA Hamilton Thompe N Hartman Connor Kelly Orous O Quinn Allen Tucker Ces Philadelphia O Don Runé Thompson Haliman Iched

Opening Championship Ball Game Preparations

Extensive preparations mark the opening championship baseball game tomorrow with a parade starting at the Seventh Avenue Hotel at 130 p.m. The route runs through Woolf Street Serond Avenue Smithdiel Street and back to Allerhead. The Great Western Band will perform an overture selection and medley as the event unfolds.

Harry Stevens Seventh Avenue Hotel R. m Woolf Street Serond Avenue Smithdiel Street Seventh Avenue Grant Street Fifth Avenue Market Sixth Street Allerhead Great Western Band Primrose

Louisville Signs Pete Browning for Lousville Club

Pete Browning tonight signed a contract to play with the Louisville club. He will play left and Weaver will cover behind the bat. The report lists league standings and a day schedule with games including Pittsburg at Cincinnati and Chicago at Louisville.

Louisville Browning Louisvitle Pete Browning Weaver Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Washington New York Baltimore

Hustling at Homestead bases on new ball park opening

Work begins on the Homestead ball club field on the Hays property outside the borough. A Western road scraper levels humps while a two-man crew, a wagon of oxen and six mules operate it. Henry Wartman of McKeesport is signed as center fielder for opening day against Braddock with a grandstand planned and a Keystones opener April 20 featuring a brass band.

Homestead Hays Henry Wartman McKeesport Braddock Club Poteiae Rocce Keystones Harvey Colgan

Suburban Handicap Odds and Selections Listed

Odds to win listed for a suburban handicap race with numerous horses and prices. Includes names such as Tenny Ban Chief Fon Ambulance Raceland McClelland Tristan Judge Morrow Vonataka Peter English Lady Castaway Del Rey Jada Allan Bane Berkon Curt Gunn Sleipner Majorate Nomad Win Longevity San Juan Actor Longford Fidelio Teuton George W White Rose Clarendon and others with place quotes indicating payout levels. One quarter prices referenced for first and second placements.

Tenny Ban Chief Fon Ambulance Ei Raceland McClelland Tristan Ihrer Ee Jana Judge Morrow Peter Picknicker Allan Bane Berkon Curt Gunn Lintante Sleipner Tee Eee Ightert Nomad Terrifier Longevity San Juan Actor Longford Fidelio Falus Teuton

Sunol Trotting Queen Arrives for Marvin Training

Sunol the trotting queen reaches Sunol from New York and goes to Prospect Still stock farm. She will stay until Miller and Sibley complete new stables in May before heading to Meadville to train. Trainer Marvin expects to beat her 2 05 14 record.

Franelin Marvin

Dawson Defeats Gallagher After Desperate 42 Rounds

In San Francisco on April 18 Dawson the Australian 140 pounder defeated Gallagher the Pacific slope lightweight after a long bout. The two fought from the start with Gallagher aiming for mouth and neck. By round thirty Dawson led and relentlessly attacked until Gallagher’s lip ruptured and he was knocked out in the forty second round.

San Franscisco Jack Gallagher Pacific Slope George Dawson Gallagher Dawson

Guttenburg Winners Meet Track Day Results

The Guttenburg track hosted a large crowd with six races. Hannibal led the first two furlongs to win, followed by Incierno in the five furlongs and Little Fred in another five furlongs. Rambier won the long dash over Lady Pulsifer, and Futurity topped the hurdle event with St. Luke second and Bohemian third.

Memrnis Montgomery Park Ernest Seecond Stover Tone Hieien Idh Emma Fringe Helen I Ailes Dixie Monte Viro Foxall Pat Conley Endare Aha Sixena Peng Ryde Pull Gotrexarna Tvo Hannibal Headlicht Miss Olive Incierno Balisbury Rinfax Litle Fred Bob Arthur Durango Rambier Lady Pulsifer Churchill Clark Rover Duke John Centaur Futurity St. Luke Bohemian

Jumping Record Broken by Schwaner at Amateur Meet

The Young Men's Institute gymnasts won at the Bowery M C A athletic event. Gus P Schwaner cleared 5 feet 14 3/4 inches in the standing high jump, surpassing the prior amateur mark but not recognized under A A U rules. He appears to be the top challenger to Crooks’ record at the New York A C games.

New York Young Men's Institute Bowery M. Co. A Gus P. Schwaner Schwaner Crooks

Dandy Trotting Horse Sold Amid Bidding War

Greensburg April 19 Dandy a crack trotter owned by the Sherricks of Pennsville was sold for 18000 dollars. Walt Hefley of Somerset bid 18900 but the horse went to William Sherrick at 18000. The paper notes the animal last year brought 15000 at another sale.

Greensburg Dandy Sherricks Pennsville Walt Hefley Somerset William Sherrick Tags Sayre Seaven

Jeffries to Fight McNulty Under Queensbury Rules

A prize bout under Marquis of Queensbury rules is arranged between Ted Jeffries and Younes McNulty for a purse of £900. Joe Bridge trains Jeffries.

Beappace Ted Jeffries Younes McNulty Joe Biidge Pugilist Jeffries

Milo Mc Anulty Sells Braddock Toy for $600

Milo Mc Anulty sold his trotting horse Braddock Toy record 2 50 to Charles Swann of East Liberty yesterday for 600 dollars.

Boston and Browns roam pre season, league notes

The column notes Boston pitchers hitting the Tar and St. Louis Browns arriving tonight. Cleveland played error free and Cliff Carroll has been delivering with the bat. Remarks on Keller, Cert Wener’s throat, and various players’ form across teams including Gevin, Nash, Quinn, and Walter Bsoor.

Boston St. Louis Browns Cleveland Cliff Carroll Louisville Erp Gleason AL Maul Milwaukee Los Angeles Callanas Mansfield New Orleans Keller Cert Wener Kansas City Omaha St. Louis Homestead Jones Baldwin Vannodyne Browns Clint Handjpee Gevins Hot Springs Tom Ueker Selee Kelly Ganzel Pere Warner Bennett Sithoney Te Tse Eaece

Boston Baseball Notes and Manager Selee's Pitching Plan

The text discusses lineup changes by manager Selee of the Boston team selecting three pitchers from a quartet to start games in rotation. It notes a player’s injury fears and a routine to swap in an overworked or underperforming pitcher, aiming to keep the staff in good form.

Selee Bostons

Trotter Sund Heads Toward Meadville Meeting

The Turf scene reports Sund has arrived at Mead Alabama, as trotting officials anticipate a strong Pittsburg meeting. Coghlin returns from Memphis to bring racers to Chicago, Snapper Gannon and Jimmy McLaughlin prepare to race at Brooklyn, and Fiona Temple’s recent races show a nose weight technique. Morris filly Belle faces future options, possibly England after the current season.

Selene

Ring Promises and Pugilists Talk Chicago Fight Rumors

Ep Sariti plans to leave for Philadelphia tomorrow while slaving remains a favored topic for his proposed bout with Jackson. Sullivan Corbett and Fitzsimmons are seen together in Chicago stirring discussion as Australian boxers press attacks on weak spots. AL KEXN DY, backing Billy Myer, claims Myer will not fight Jack McAuliffe until the NY challenger or backer pays a $1000 forfeit tied to a January New Orleans bout.

Ep Sariti Philadelphia Slaving Jackson Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons Chicago Billy Myer Jack McAuliffe New York McAuliffe Myer New Orleans Budd Rena

Mixed Sporting Notes and Oddities Link Local and International Figures

Gallvants athlete Hesey Peterson and BC oarsman McTean plan a $1000 one side skills match. Melac the Great Dane was stolen from Auburn Park kennels. Farwin Burns seeks a catch as catch can match with Evan Lewis while the Strangler eyeing a $250 bout with Thomas McInerney. A Buffalo pool event drew attention as eight players played a long, intricate game requiring two attendants to track pockets and ties.

Hesey Peterson Gallvants McTean British Columbia H. G. Nicwo Melac Goodman Auburn Park Evan Lewis Thomas McInerney Bradford New York Buffalo

Hebrew Catholic Wed in the Woods Near Jackson

In Jackson Mississippi on April 10 a secret marriage occurred a mile from town as M. J. Hurt, a Hebrew man, wed Miss McArdle, a Catholic, judged by Justice McGowan. The pair’s union sparked wide social attention and was announced in the Mate Ledger.

Jacksons Miss Jackson Society M. J. Hurt McArdle Justice McGowan Mate Ledger Hart P. Hart

River News and Notes Louisville April 1 1906

The Louisville river report notes the water rising rapidly with 9 feet 3 inches on the falls and 7 inches in the canal. The Harry Brown arrived from Memphis with an empty tow and will depart tonight with a loaded tow. The Percy Kelecy and Charlie Clarke will handle the empty tow and head upriver. The Morris arrived from Saltig tule earlier with a stance for tong Kanawha Falls City.

Lovuisvillg Harry Brown Memphis Percy Kelecy Chiarile Clarke Morris Saltig Cteinmere Tong Kanawha Gueubest Kentucky River Falls City

Weather observations from Upper Gauces point shows river levels

MorcanTows River stands at 11 feet 10 inches and stationary with a clear sky and a 55 degree thermometer at 4 PM. Brownsville River at 13 feet 3 inches and rising with a clear sky and 49 degrees at 6 PM. Arresn River level not clearly listed, weather clear and cold.

Gauces MorcanTows Brownsvville Eiver Risink Arresn

River News and Steam Packet Movements Across the Kanawha

River readings show varying levels with Buckeye and Wheeling rivers falling slowly while others rise. Ships and tugs depart and arrive from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Natchez New Orleans and Morgantown as rates tighten between Cincinnati and Wheeling on the Kanawha frontier.

Evaneville Buckeye State Wheeling—River Keystone State Cincinnati H. K. Bedford Pittsburg Hudson Courier Parkersburg Memphuis Dyer New Orleans John Gilmore St. Louis Providence Natchez Eistow Paine —Congo Pitteburg Ekersburg Ohlio Morgantown Wheeling Banker Kanawha River

Fashionable dress goods and fabrics advertised at low prices

Mr H J Lynch at 438-40 Market Street advertises a large stock of French and American dress goods including Bedford cord, serges, and Jamestown suiting, with India silks at 59c a yard and Black wool cashmeres up to 1 per yard. Also new challces, ladies and children spring wear, underwear, hosiery, gloves, and accessories. Also sale at Iron City Stables rear 623 and 5 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh Pa offers trotters and pacers with sale starting April grand 32 BR Wattinson J A McHlever Auctioneers.

H. J. Lynch Market Street Hamburg Iron City Penn Avenue Pittevurg Gro Wattinsox J. A. McHkever Auc

Jealousy Fights End in Fatal Boat Shooting

A mysterious shooting at Lock No. 4 leaves P. W. Painter fatally wounded after a confrontation with James Evans on a steam feather renovator boat. Both men drank, Evans accused of jealousy over Painter’s attentions to Evans' wife. Local inquiry seen likely arrests.

MononGane Earry Lock No. 4 James Evans P. W. Painter Painter Evans

Opening of Zanesville tile works hailed by McKinley

April 10 Zanesville Ohio Special reports Governor McKinley lauding the American Encaustic Tiling Works as a triumph of local and state industry. He notes past discouragements overcome by American perseverance and enterprise. The McKinley Club’s congratulatory gesture to the Governor is mentioned with a cautious reply on future campaigns.

Zanesville McKinley McKinley Club Inon

Politician's Downfall Forgery Case Sentences Ex-Deputy Smith

J H Clay Smith former deputy sheriff and county auditor pleaded guilty to forgery and received 18 months in the penitentiary. Once a leading Republican sheriff candidate, his career declined after defeat and a Maryland arrest led to the requisition. The prosecutor urged mercy while the district attorney accepted a light sentence.

Reptorp J—H. Clay Smith Smith Sherif Maryland

Braddock Budget Reports Raid and Assessor Approval

Police raided the house of Charles Grier on Braddock avenue finding a complete gambling layout. Grier was jailed as the place was empty of others. County Commissioners endorsed Assessor Elliott’s figures. Joseph Imhoff, jailed for defacing breakkegs, secured bail of 8000 dollars.

Brappock Charles Grier Braddock Avenue Grier Elliott Joseph Imhoff

Young Forger Stowe Re-Arrested on New Complaint

J Smith Stowe, famed forgeries, is back in custody after bail by his father and a fresh complaint from another victim. His case has lingered with repeated trials and delayed defenses, raising questions about moral responsibility in the ongoing legal saga.

Maarerra J. Smith Stowe Young Stowe

General Gobin Plans Summer Encampments With Regimental Commanders

General Gobin and Third Brigade regimental leaders met with Adjutant General Greenland to map next summer’s encampments. The tentative list includes the Thirteenth at Montrose, Ninth at Berwick, Twelfth at Danville, Biehth at Me Gretna, Fourth at Columbia. The Governor’s troop and the battery may join with the Fourth or Eight Regiments.

Harrisatee Gobin Greenland Montrose Berwick Danville Biehth Gretna Columbia

Not Abducted but Ran Away In Foster Case

The 10 year old Ethel Foster, long missing and feared abducted, is found safe in the city. She admits running away to escape alleged mistreatment by her foster mother. The girl’s rich parents have taken her into their charge.

Wew Caster Ethel Foster Ethel

John Ashton Fatally Injured in Mine Accident at Lucrville

John Ashton a well known young mill man of McKersront sustained a broken back when a mass of coal collapsed in the Fidelity Coal Company mine at Lucrville Washington County on the Monongahela River. He had worked here a week after returning from mining elsewhere and is reported to die.

McKersront John Ashton Fidelity Coal Company Lucrville Washington County Mononsahela River Ashton Brad Fidelity Pit

Presbytery of Central Pennsylvania Holds Session

The Presbytery is in session in SHamonis. Rev. James Carter of Williamsport was elected Moderator. The Mahoninz church trouble will be acted upon later.

Shamonis Presbytery Central Pennsylvania James Carter Williamsport Mahoninz

Dry or Wet Vote Promised After Toronto City Meeting

Temperance activists in Toronto Ohio push local option to bar saloons. A Town Hall gathering yielded a petition for a special election to decide if the town becomes dry or remains wet. W C T U women plan to vote at the polls. The town sits split by Knox and Island Creek townships with saloon interests forming an alliance to block full prohibition.

Toronto Island Creek Knox Township

Showed His Money Too Freely in Columbus Grove Raid

Iowa reports Frank Van Loon, accused murderer and bank robber, showed a bag of cash and a revolver, with $1,200 fed to him by Mrs Huddle. State witnesses testified to a large money roll, while Sanford Sheets recalled selling Van Loon land in August. Defense witnesses numbered 179 to be examined.

Iowa Frank van Loon Farmer Vandemark Columbus Grove Cron Sanford Sheets van Loon

Dynamiters Strike Franklin Refinery Again

In Franklin on April 19 a new Fassett refinery still was blown up after startup. Two weeks earlier a large still at Fassett’s refinery exploded, apparently from gas. Investigations point to dynamite as the cause and a planned act to remove what residents view as a nuisance.

Faaset L. H. Fassett

Preacher Alleges Slander by Hubbard Justice of the Peace

Rev. Mr. McCullom, Baptist minister, accuses William Parrish, Hubbard Justice of the Peace, of criminal slander for circulating a tale of impropriety with two neighbor women. Parrish bailed for a hearing. Separately, Miss Rachel Jones, driven to insanity by grief over her cat, was ordered by the Probate Court to an asylum for treatment.

William Parrish Hubbard McCullom Parrish J. N. Decker Alvin Allen Rachel Jones Abeoltte

Political Intimidation Charged in Smithfield Township

Levi E. Westcrook ex supervisor accuses Superintendent Patton of voter intimidation at Huntingdon Reformatory. Witness A B Kennedty, a discharged guard, says Patton warned dismissal if he voted for Westbrook. Patton denies claim and Kennedy is dismissed for sleeping on duty.

Hestixepox Levi E. Westcrook Smithfield Township Patton Huntingdon Reformatory A. B. Kennedty Westbrook Kennedy

Tri State Brevities Snapshots of Local Turmoil and Tragedy

In Westmoreland County and nearby towns a string of incidents unfolds. Liquor license grants rise to 63, up from last year, while a freight collision near New Gallilee injures one man who broke an arm. A Wheeling saloon brawl leaves Edward Duff fatally wounded after Dan Cady fires a revolver. Canton City Council Republican turmoil sparks resignations as Linville bolts and aligns with Democrats to win the presidency. A woman, Mrs Epwanp Exits of Martin's Ferry, attempts suicide after domestic abuse. In Honey Brook a quarrel ends with Genardo Per cardio killing Ignatius Nigarto then sleeping beside the victim until police arrive. A 15-year-old girl Miss Little Weeks vanishes from Rochester township, disguised as a boy with $16 taken from her mother, later detained in Leetonia. Mary and another sister travel to Ton i a to retrieve the runaway, bringing clothing. The People's Store advertises lace curtain sale and bargains at Cauraent & Dick.

New Gallilee Dan Cady Edward Duff Duffy Cady Traene Canton Linville Campbell Mra Epwanp Martin's Ferry Union Bridge Honey Brook Mazieton Ignatius Nigarto Genardo Percardo Nigarto Miss Little Weeks Rochester Township Leetonia Mionday Mary Totonia Lillie

WwW I C Fair Ad Promises Dinner and Horses for Sale

An ad lists events at Old City Hall including meals titled The People's Story on Fifth Avenue. It mentions a sale at Iron City Sale Stables rear 23 and 625 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh with 10 horses and young trotting stock. Also promotes a basement bargain department and a men’s clothing sale by Caupnell & Dice and C C Clothiers at Corner Grant and Diamond streets.

Iron City Penn Avenue Pittsburg Department v. Special Men’s Enit Sale I P Clothiers Grant and Diamond Streets

Vernon sues Salem Wire Nail for 710000 damages

Aaron W. Vernon filed a lawsuit against the Salem Wire Nail Company seeking 710000 dollars in damages for an injury to his eye suffered while employed by the company.

Firstar Aaron W. Vernon Salem Wire Nail Company

Canton Parents Welcome Triplets in City Birth

Mrs. John Ewing reports the birth of triplet daughters in Canton. The infants are all healthy and thriving. In McKeesport on April 19 a delegation of property owners plans a tax vacation protest.

Canton Camtos John Ewing McKeesport

Irresistible home made suits at Cheap Fohn Clothier

You Can t Resist Our Home Made Suits because they re made of material and sold at figures that are not to be resisted Irresistible bargains tempt buyers who have made up their minds not to buy The Cheap Fohn Clothier promises at least 25 cents savings per dollar and offers several price points with free repair for one year on suits costing 10 or more.

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