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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1892

Page

11

Rain Delays Big Pittsburgh Baseball Championship Day

Bob Emslie will umpire today's game as Boston faces Baltimore in a delayed championship on a rainy day in Pittsburgh. Fans from McKeesport Wheeling Uniontown Beaver Youngstown and nearby towns packed the city only to be kept away by rain. Ground conditions are fair with Galvin to pitch Mack behind Evslie at catcher.

Pennsylvania McKeesport Wheeling Uniontown Beaver Youngstown Pittsburg von der Ahe Temple Arron Sonaay Seventh Avenue Hotel Galvin Mack Evslie Scandrett

Louisville Triumphs Over Chicago In Well Played Game

Louisville defeats Chicago 7 to 2 as Meekin steadies mound and strong defense saves runs. Key hits by Jennings Kuehne and solid stops by Dunagan and Canavan highlight a low-scoring early affair. Attendance not specified. game played in Louisville with Gum bert affected by early inning trouble.

Louisville Chicago Gumbert Meekin Jennings Kuehne

Opening of League Season Amid Bad Weather

A large crowd including Governor Russell witnessed Boston defeat Baltimore in a close, exciting game. Attendance 3,95. Scoring details show Welch, Long, and Gansel among key players. Pitcher Nichols faced Buffington, multiple hits tallied with walks and errors noted. Time of game one hour and five minutes with umpire Gaffney.

Restos Governor Russell Stat Boston Attendaanes Summant Roné Hoston Baltimore Nath VanHaltren Long Gansel Mome Welsh Beerifcehlus Daly Lown McCarthy Whistier Gonton Halls Buffinton Wse hall—WasHaliren Nichols Joy Buffnton Gaffney

Opening game damp and warm as Cleveland defeats Cincinnati

A crowd of about forty to fifty percent attended the opener. Chamberlain pitched for Cleveland and was hit hard by Cincinnati while Young worked in the box. Weather warm, grounds damp from morning rain. Score by innings and player notes follow, with earned runs listed for Cleveland at seven and Cincinnati with several hits and errors. Umpire Lynch, time two hours two minutes.

Curvetaxo Chamberlain Young Eonds Burkett Tham Halligan. R Miniean Idiar Tebean Oir Nell MraAleer Comiskey Virtue

To Day's League Schedule

St Louis faces Pittsburgh, Cincinnati meets Cleveland, Philadelphia travels to Brooklyn, Baltimore visits Boston, Washington plays New York in today’s schedule.

St. Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati Cleveland Philadelphia Brooklyn Baltimore Boston Washington New York

Baltimore Dispute Over umpire decision in baseball game

The Baltimore Base Ball Club protested Umpire Mahony's ruling awarding the game to New York. Secretary Herman Van der Morst telegraphed President Young at Washington claiming lack of proper notification. Vice President Waltz and Manager Powers dispute who should have notified Captain Ewing.

Battmans Baltimore Baseball Club Herman van der Morst Young Washington Mahony New York New Yorks Aketer Waltz Powers Ewing Captain van Dultrea

Louisville Players Released and Roster Changes

Cahill and Hess of the Louisville ball club were unconditionally released from their contracts. Browning was signed again and will play left field. Weaver will be behind the bat again as part of the updated lineup.

Louisville Lovievitte Cahill Hess Browning Weaver

Umpire Dan Corcoran Dismissed for Drunkenness

President Williams of the Western League dismissed umpire Dan Corcoran for drunkenness on the field during Tuesday's Columbus Milwaukee game and betting on Milwaukee. Columbus lost 4 to 3 and the calls were blamed for nearly provoking a riot. Catcher John Berger

Sunol the Trotter Visits Pittsburg Area Owner Predicts Record

Robert Bonner, owner of Sunol and Maud 5, spent yesterday in Pittsburg after arriving from New York. Sunol is quartered at Miller & Sibley’s Franklin stock farm under trainer Marvin, formerly with Senator Stanford. Bonner, met by John W. Echols, believes Sunol can beat 2 06 in this season’s races and plans to travel to Allanta for the Scotch-Irish opening.

Sunol Robert Bonner Maud 5 Pittsburg Bonner New York Franklin, Pa Sundl Miller & Sibley Marvin Leland Stanford Union Station John W. Echols Franklin Maude Allanta

Results at Memphis Gale day at Montgomery Park

April 21 at Montgomery Park featured a breezy meet with about six hundred attendees. Favorite winners were scarce as the Indies drew a large crowd and races produced tight finishes led by Buckner, Jim Dunn, and Hay D in close battles across six furlongs to a mile and a sixteenth.

Mexrais Montgomery Park Six Furlet Gaylor Josephine Cassidy Helter Skelter Sim- Bina A Brazos Matitis Hay D Red Banner Hay Dance Fringe Ted Buckner Jim Dunn Frobinhood

Sewickley Athletes Plan New Clubhouse and Park

The Sewickley Athletic Association abandons a downtown clubhouse plan and funds a $15,000 project on the old grounds. A quarter mile bicycle track, baseball and tennis facilities will be improved in the park, with a modern clubhouse, social spaces, and ladies welcome.

Sewickley Athletic Association Sewickley Amateur Theatrical Association Sewickley Sewickley Athletic Park Pittsburg

Guttenberg Track Results April 21

Rain dampened attendance but races conducted with multiple finishes. Mazim filly Fist led early in four and a half furlongs, Filbury placed second, Battle Cry third. Subsequent races saw Elesnor first, Nick arcane second, Reideliant third. Moonstone first, Iil Spent second, Salisbury third. Sandstone won the one and one eighth miles, San Aldo second, Sir George third.

Gorrensies Mazim Fist Filbury Battle Cry Elesnor Nick Arcane Reideliant Akan Secon Soethalter Ahind Furlo Moonstone Iil Salisbury Sandstone San Aldo Sir George Pickett Centaur

Slosson In Form for World Championship

George F. Slosson trains for the April Chicago showdown with Ives in a bid for the world billiards title. Local amateurs praise his peak form and strict adherence to championship rules as he aims to carry the emblem to New York.

New York George F. Slosson Ives Chicago Slaxson Slosson

Local Cricket League Meeting Set for Saturday at 4:15

The postponed meeting of the local Cricket League will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 15 in the Hotel Schlosser. Member clubs should be well represented as a game schedule and by laws are expected to be adopted. The last date for new membership applications will also be at the meeting.

Schlosser

Denny and McWhorter Clash In $100 Pigeon Shooting Match

A lively East End shooting duel yesterday saw J O R Denny and E H McWhorter face off for one hundred dollars a side. They shot at live pigeons with Denny holding early betting advantage. The public noted a strong start and a tense, fast pace throughout the match.

East End J. O'R. Denny E. H. McWhorter Mr. Denny

Homestead Gun Club to Hold Sweepstake Shoot

The Homestead Gun Club on the West Run Club grounds plans a sweepstake shoot this Saturday with eight matches. Trap shooting is expected to be excellent as club President J. S. Ross leads the event.

Brappock Homestead Gun Club West Run Ross

Chess Masters Draw As Lipschutz Sho Walte r Fight Ends

In New York the Chess Masters event saw Lipschutz and Showalter finish their second game in a draw after a Queen's gambit buildup with Lipschutz isolating the advance. The first game, agreed yesterday, was also drawn by mutual consent. Chicago reports Bob Fitzsimmons replies to Corbett about an upcoming engagement and a city ban on a knockout bout prevents a next Saturday match.

New York Lipschutz Showalter Chicago Bob Fitzsimmons Corbett

Old Sport Faces Hard Luck Amid Baseball Buzz

A cluttered column notes Corkilll and others urging cheers for Old Sport while teams endure misfortune. It mentions umpire decisions, upcoming events at Exposition Park, and players like Morgan Murphy and Baldwins suit talks. Attendance woes and city contrasts color the baseball scene.

Corkilll Ars Noe Lync

Choyser to Box Ed Smith in Four Rounds Tomorrow

Boxing note reports J W C writes to Thomas McCaffrey in Pittsburgh and Jack Fooarty praises Jim Hall as among the best in the country. Choyser will meet Ed Smith in a four round bout tomorrow night. James Smith-Mitchell is noted as a puncher who knocked Sullivan down in Madison Square. Jack Doe arrived yesterday and engaged Ed Safith for a four round match in Philadelphia.

J. W.C Thomas McCaffrey Butler Street Pittsburg Jack Fooarty Jim Hall Choyser Ed Smith J. T. Smith Mitchell Sullivan Madison Square Jack Aoe City Ed Safith Philadelphia

Homewood Spring Races Set Despite Campaign Silence

The Homewood spring races will proceed as announced. Meadville is noted as a familiar locale for trotters, while Tarf. T. S-Maud S did not campaign last year or in JH, confirming a quieter prelude to the event.

Maud S Meadville Brappock

Local Sporting Notes and Schedule Talk

Miscellaneous notes report Denny's win in a recent match. Franks Lenz a local cyclist nears world spin readiness. A meeting with Schiesser to set this season's schedule is mentioned. Teams are to be represented and 3,000 fire birds supplied by Shaner and Crow. No birds yet classified as perfect.

Denny Frank Lenz Aan Lenene Tom Hotel Schiesser Stauld Dainese Mesa Shaner and Crow

People Who Come and Go at Local Hotels

A list of visitors and guests staying at area hotels including the Monongahela and Seventh Avenue. Names include Dr Reese Alsop, E B Isop, John C Wallace, James C Hatten, F G Blackford, Miss Macgie McCarnes, C M Crawford, Geo mayor of Painesville, P H Griffin, T G Smith, C Slocum, Mrs J S Harah, Miss Harah, Miss Jessie B Dowden, Dr LB Reed, William A Zahn, Charles M Swank, A M McDowell, W C Hans, Henry Schmulbach, Major J B Maitland, Alice Semple, Frank H Stamm, and J Woolslayer.

Reese F. Alsop As Ann's Me Brooklyn N. Y E. B. Isop Pee Ee T. Drew's John C. Wallace James C. Hatton F. G. Blackford Macgie McCarnes C. M. Crawford J. S. Harah Miss Harah Uniontown Monongahela Luse Jessie B. Dowden Burnipettsteen Dr. LB. Reed Cross Creek Village Seventh Avenue William A. Zahn Philadelphia Charles M. Swank Merce Johnstown St James A. M. McDowell W. C Hans Sharon Henry SchmulBach Wheeling Monongahela J. B. Maitland St. James Alice Semple New Wilmington Duquesne Frank H. Stamm Sod Anderson J. Woolslayer Beaver

Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels in April

A list of Pittsburgers staying at New York hotels on April 21 includes J. C. Bergstresser at the Imperial J. Dorle at Sturdevant House H. W. Breitenstein at Astor House T. J. Eosteller at St James Hotel and others such as J. G. Lyon W. Mctl and J. J. Astor House guests A Brittan A. Elliott and R. Redfern.

Pittsburgers New York Sturtevant T. G. McClure W. L. McCullough Astor House T. M. McHotel Brunswick E. T. Newall Sturtevant House R. Redfern Sturtevant Ge J. J. Astor House A. Brittan Albemarle Hotel J. W. Elliott Grand Hotel

Flower calls Legislature to extra session in April notice

Governor Flower issued a proclamation ordering an extra session of the Legislature to convene Monday night at 8 30 oclock in Aupary New York.

Aupary N. Y Flower

Quiet Sunday Requested at World’s Fair by Missionary Society

The ninth annual meeting of the Woman’s Missionary Society of Monongahela Presbytery met at the Seventh U P Church on Forty-fourth street with afternoon and evening sessions. Officers were elected, funds reported, and resolutions adopted including opposition to liquor licenses at the World’s Fair.

Woman's Missionary Society of the U. P Woman's Missionary Society of Lettie Agnew Monterey Street Allegheny Treasury Jean 8. Sands W. J. Reid T. J. Gillespie J. D. Sands E. D. Brown M. J. Mitchell M. M. Patterson Women’s Association T. C. Atchison D. 8. Littell Omaha Committee On Mary B. Reid Memorial Hospital Home Presbyterian Harriet Connor

Mosquitoes of Mississippi Hunter's Lively Swamp Tale

A Mississippi turkey hunt near Vicksburg is overshadowed by swarms of mosquitoes forcing coat and glove wear. The narrator recounts a boast about sweeping his hatful of mosquitoes and a humorous rebuke from a companion who suggests a larger catch.

Vicksburg Miss Mississippi Cnll

Emigrant Train Crash at Salisbury Junction Injures Six

At Salisbury Junction near Meyersdale Pennsylvania a derailment occurred when a second emigrant train struck the rear of the first section of No. 89. Six passengers were injured, two seriously, including a German girl with a back injury and a Hungarian with an amputated foot. Several others were lightly hurt and sent to Pittsburgh hospitals.

Meyersdale Salisbury Junction Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Magman Daugherty Baden Gorrill Ohio Street Allegheny

River News and Notes Louisville April Water Rise

Louisville dispatch reports river conditions with rising water and varying gauges. Stations show river levels at the falls, canal, and below, while steamboats John K. Speed Buckeye State Charlie Brown tow pass through. Weather is clear and warmer with generally cool, cloudy notes across nearby towns.

Louisville John K. Speed Cincinnati Memphis Charlie Brown Tow tres—Fleetwood Rye Auaw Carrollton Tell City Evansville Alleghent Junction Moncaxtons Bhownsville Tiver Hmiches Fallae Arben—Iiver

Rivers Rise as Floods Spread Across Major Cities

The report notes Elver levels at Evanville and Cincinnati rising to alarming heights with 9 feet and 42 feet 9 inches respectively. Showers continue, rivers such as the Ohio and Mississippi swell, timber flows downstream, and navigation experiences suspensions amid brisk rainfall.

Vicksburg St. Louis Elver Parkersduag Ohio Missouri Cincinnati Louis Cairo Paducah Tennessee River Harora City Tate Providence Monroe Nalhes

Shipping news and river traffic in early Ohio era

Germania leaves. Bedford arrives from Wheeling. Brog passed Memphis for North Carolina. Scotia went to Cincinnati on a big trip. Frank Gilmore passed Bellaire. Adam Jacobs to arrive from Morgantown. Joe Walton returned from Louisville with empties. Machelor and for Wheeling with cargo. Nelle Walton and Dick Fulton passed Cincinnati with coal. only life saving station on river at Louisville. dam construction on Ohio at Beavere with four dams planned. first appropriation $290,000 and total cost $700,000. Iron Queen due from Cincinnati with passengers including Dr and Mrs Martin of Cincinnati. Captain James noted. Iron Queen arrival to awaken natives with the ship’s signal.

Germania Bedford Wheeling Brog Memphis North Carolina Scotia Cincinnati Frank Gilmore Bellaire Adam Jacobs Morgantown Joe Walton Loulshire Machelor Nelle Walton Dick Fulton Louisville Ohio River Beaveree Yeas Helver Davis Island Martin Cincinnadi Anes Pittaburg

Two Church Contests at Blairsville Presbytery

Blairsville Presbytery met at Ligonier with two appeals. Rev Steele dissolved pastoral relation with Murraysville after a session complaint and plans to appeal to Synod of Pennsylvania. William McCurdy suspended from communion by Livermore Church. he appealed to Presbytery and then Synod.

Blairsville Gueensnura Ligonier Steele Cease Murraysville Steele McAlister Synod of Pennsylvania Washington William McCurdy Livermore Church McCurdy Synod

A Physician's Good Name Dragged in Criminal Prosecution

Miss Anna Mary Schmider, a German girl, accuses Dr. D. R. Francis and Peter Ackerman of a criminal operation on June 17, 1890. Hearing set for tomorrow morning. Ackerman a prominent saloon keeper, Francis a county physician with a large practice. The girl sues for $10,000 in damages after claims of promised marriage post divorce.

Anna Mary Schmider D. R. Francis Peter Ackerman Francis Ackerman Schmidt

Governor McKinley's Mother 84 At Home In Good Health

Caxtos April 2 [Special] Mrs William McKinley Jr will celebrate her 84th birthday Friday in a quiet gathering with family and likely her son Governor McKinley present. She remains strong and active for her age and takes pride in her sons success.

Sil Caxtos William McKinley, Jr Governor McKinley McKinley

Brakeman Dies Under Train in Scottdale Local Crash

Walter Riley a brakeman on the Possum run near Scottdale junction was crushed under the engine when he fell from a box car and the train passed over him. His head and hat were found with brains scattered, the unmarried Mendon man killed instantly.

ScoTtTpaLs Walter Riley Scottdale Junction Mendon

Prize Fight Sparks Employee Dispute at Carnegie Mill Homestead

A regular prize fight between John Brown and John Coyle at the Carnegie, Phipps & Co. mill in Homestead led to a temporary clash over work rules. Coyle won a round but both men resumed posts. Brown later discharged Coyle, prompting protests from Coyle supporters who secured reinstatement about an hour later. The report also notes a broader county assessment controversy and local civic activities including electric poles and a newly organized Citizens' Band.

Edgar Thomson Brappace Carnegie, Phipps & Co Homestead John Brown John Coyle Brown Coyle Are Ae Joyle Schwab Edgar Thomson Steel Works Corey Citizens’ Electric Light Company Camp Copeland Shady Park Citizens Cornet Band Carnegie Band Joseph Levy Rankin Knights of the Maccabees McKeesport Braddock Allegheny

Businessman John Martin Dies by His Own Hand

John Martin a 45 year old Warren C resident and junior partner in Christian & Martin carriage firm committed suicide at 6 PM by revolver. The bullet lodged in the brain and death was instantaneous. He was a prominent member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias orders.

Ninza John Martin Warren, C Christian & Martin, Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers Masonic Knights of Pythias

Nominations Must Be Certified Under Baker Law

Secretary Harrity issues circular to county chairmen urging full certification of nominations to the State Department under the Baker ballot law. Only three or four of existing nominations have been certified so far.

Harmenone Harrity Baker State Department

Washington County License Court Opens in Washington

The first session of License Court for Washington County was held in Washington with several wholesale license applications heard. Remonstrances were not filed against some applicants, while retail applications in Charleroi faced bitter contention.

Washington

Weary of a Life of Sin Mary Glaze Takes Strychnine

Mary Glaze a 19 year old woman of Lota committed suicide this afternoon at 4 o clock by ingesting strychnine. She was married about a year to Marion Glaze but they had never lived together.

Lota Mary Glaze Marion Glaze

Miner Haner Misza Fatally Injured by Coal Car

Haner Misza a Salineville miner was fatally injured when struck by a coal car. Nem Metlinaes a Wooster farmer lost both legs after attempting to board a moving train and will die. John Hetzms is under arrest charged with murder. A Chicago hailer has swindled farmers near Tiffin by fraudulently buying farms and borrowing money. Montery warship armor plates left Bethlehem yard for San Francisco. Bank of Mountsville vault door blown open. robbers fled empty handed.

Haner Misza Salineville Ohio Nem Metlinaes Wooster Lewiston Logan County Groner Ownick Steinton John Hetzms Chicago Tiffin Tex Monterey Bethlehem Iron Company San Francisco Borotans National Bank of Mountsville Lancaster

Weather Synopsis Tracks Rapid Storms Across Regions

The report notes a fast moving storm from Arkansas to Lake Huron bringing rain through the Lower Missouri Middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys and southern New England. A second storm travels from the North Pacific to Alberta with light Pacific coast precipitation. High pressure lingers on the Rocky Mountain slope as temperatures rise in Ohio Missouri Mississippi valleys and the Northwest.

Arkansas Lake Huron Missouri Mississippi Ohio Middle Atlantic States New England Lake Regions North Pacific Alberta Pacific Coast Rocky Mountain Middle Miss Fasippi Northwest

Irresistible home made suits at bargain prices

The Cheap Fohn Clothier advertises home made suits at or below cost with promises of savings, free repairs for a year on higher priced suits, and a wide range of all wool fabrics in styles from single to double breasted, aiming to attract buyers with strong value claims.

Fohn

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