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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1889
Page
6
Four Chicago Club Players released as the season opens with the league's first games. The article notes heavy rain and a soggy field but a lively crowd of about 4,000 as Pittsburgh and Chicago players faced off. Carrol sparked offense while errors and wild plays marked the early action.
Weather permitting the local champions plan another attempt at victory against Anson's team this afternoon. The home banners are ready for more success and fans anticipate another win.
The New York Giants, World Series champions, lose to the Boston nine at Oakland Park Jersey City. Welch pitched poorly early as Boston runs fueled a first two innings lead. Ward excelled for New York while Quinn struggled at shortstop and Ward may sign tomorrow. Kelly protested the game over a dispute surrounding the call.
Opening championship game in Washington draws 4,000 plus as Washington defeats Philadelphia to 2 due to miscues and errant pitches. Ebright showed nerves with two wild throws, Keefe battled wildness, and Mulvey steadied for Philadelphia while Wittmotsseta and Vogelty contributed on base errors. Umpire Fessenden officiated.
President Spalding and Captain Anson decide to release Mark Baldwin Tom Daly KR H Petitt and Martin Sullivan from the Chicago club amid surprise and talk of settling debts with other clubs. Anson stresses conduct and gentlemanly behavior and says Baldwin may still pitch elsewhere.
Boston directors express dissatisfaction with Michael Kelly's performance as captain and threaten to strip him of the role if he does not improve. A committee, empowered by the New York club’s proposal and weather concerns, holds power over team selection and positions.
The Newark Journal reports Day reacting to the governor's veto and stating the area polo plans are settled and cannot proceed. Discussion turns to openings at Jersey City and Staten Island with talk of attack and further actions. Mr. Wiman may join when available.
The Brooklyns led early but Baltimores battered pitcher Hughes in the sixth, scoring seven runs to take the lead. Final score Baltimores eight to Brooklyns two. Pitchers Kilroy Lovett credited with the win for Baltimore.
In Philadelphia on April 24 Columbus came close to defeating the Athletics, showing improved play in both field and bat. Errors by Welch proved costly as Columbus edged toward victory before final misplays swung the game to the Quakers.
Freeport Pa April members of the Freeport Gun Club held their first shoot on the new grounds. Scoring for misses and birds hit showed lively participation. The event attracted local shooters and gave positive notes on the facilities.
Fragmentary text reports a score line Vere 7 FE with jumbled names and phrases. The legible bits hint at a sports note or recap but lack coherent facts, participants, or outcomes to summarize a definite event.
The Memphis Jockey Club enters a cloudy day with a slow track as White Nose and Strideaway lead winners in four races. Races cover three quarters to one and one eighth miles with jockeys Barnes and others claiming victories amid crowded fields and scattered showers.
The sixty third spring meeting opened in Lexington with a good crowd despite light rain. Judges were J. C. S. Blackburn, James F. Robinson, and T. J. Megibbon. starter was James B. Ferguson. Race results note Long Roll and Marchma in the first race, Daisy winning the maiden two year olds, Grayson taking the third race, and Beach taking a close fourth. Tomorrow’s entries list purses and weights for five races including a five furlong for older horses and a six furlong handicap for three year olds.
The National Jockey Club spring meeting opened at Ivy City under clear weather with about 6,000 spectators. Haramboure a Texas half bred gelding impressed by finishing second to top horses amid a field that included Biggonette Carnot and others. Entries for tomorrow’s races list six furlongs to mile events with horses such as Helle Ur King Crab and Seadragon among the contenders.
Negotiations continue for Proctor Knott with Chicago interests offering about twenty thousand dollars while Bryant demands twenty five thousand. Nashville contact Mr Johnson and Latonia timing influence outcomes as Chicago aims for a Derby winner.
The Charter Oak Park Association announces large trotting stakes for 1886 including 10 000 guaranteed for 2.80 class and 3600 for trotting fairs, plus 2000 added for four year olds. Entries close May 2 with Hampden Springfield Grand Circuit races offering 5000 each for two classes and 3000 for 2 2 pacers.
The Washington centennial celebration at Exposition Park includes two races for local horses with entries listed for the butchers and merchants class. A 2:40 class race is also planned, with entries to be posted the day of the race. A police dispatch from New Orleans discusses Kilrain Sullivan and a diamond belt bout at Herwig's Bluff with transport capacity cited and assurances against disruption. Other items answer questions about Maud S’s foaling date and notable Sheffield handicap results.
The report lists several chess results including Pollock over Leod and Martinez over uncertain opponents, with other match results and standings notes. It mentions first place ties, baseball remarks about Ward and Anson, and upcoming games and letters to Manager Leng while noting attendance and crowd reception.
An unnamed Central New York Republican claims Cleveland would gain 200000 votes in New York if the election were held tomorrow. The source criticizes President Harrison as indecisive, failing to remove Democrats, and shows wide dissatisfaction with patronage, consuls, and offices.
Governor Beaver arrived in the capital late last night and met President Harrison. He spoke as American Forestry Association president urging advocacy for forestry in the inaugural message to Congress. He endorsed Pennsylvania candidates and urged Donatd for Public Printer while declining to explain appointment delays and commenting on Senator Rutan’s charges as a sick man voicing complaints.
G W Cramer of Abbeville County declares in the Abbeville Medium that his wife Charlotte returned after 18 months away but left again with a young married man. He states he will not be responsible for her contracts while she is away and claims she had a good home. He seeks public attention to her alleged infidelity.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Senator Rutan accusing the Governor of pre appropriation contracts for the Executive Mansion overhaul and payroll inflation. It notes pay raises in the Attorney General office, asserts the AG earns over 7000 dollars plus fees, and promises forthcoming facts to dwarf Rutan’s charges as the session nears its end.
New York proclaims a jubilee by 717 Masonic lodges to celebrate paying off the Mason Temple debt and to mark work starting on a home for aged and indigent Masons, widows, and orphans. Grand Master Frank B. Lawrence leads services as torches, band, and procession open the event at the Masonic Temple Grand Lodge room.
Frank Binkowski, his wife and four children, aboard the steamer Switzeland, faced deportation after the Emigrant Inspector found no means of support. Telegrams to and from Chicago failed to verify relatives, and the family was eventually taken off near the breakwater and ordered to be sent to Philadelphia then Chicago the next morning.
Emmy Washington April 24 report shows a drop in Democrats beheaded by the Postoffice Depart ment and Pennsylvania gaining only six new postmasters. Across the country 153 appointments occurred this period, with three working days this week yielding about 520—ahead of last week. Errata list names and places in Maryland and West Virginia.
Panama April 24 Foreign Minister Zavela reports to Congress Costa Rica bases its protest on the canal contract arguing the 1863 compact must be null or in force until boundary lines are settled. He cites arbitration awards and the 1858 treaty to support its claims and lauds US and Central American mediation efforts.
The Armes court martial adjourned after Judge Hubbell’s closing for the defense and Major Davis’s brief appeal for full consideration of testimony and possible doubt. He urged the court to grant Captain Armes the benefit of testimony and aid for his family, who bore no part in the acts charged. The court then adjourned for consultation.
A Washington dispatch reports Sherman and Quay have not reconciled. Sherman says he would shake hands, while Quay remains opposed. Sherman concedes Quay was angry and hints he had reasons, but declines to influence Alphonso Hart's candidacy for the Internal Revenue post, stating he would not press Hart to retire.
Oklahoma opening tale ends in a chase as James Cox of the St Louis Globe Democrat outruns a hired cowboy on a train run to Arkansas City. The speedy rider reaches the telegraph office amid a bustling town rumor mill.
Busk appoints Dr. G. E. Morrow of Champaign Illinois to represent the Agricultural Department at the Royal Agricultural Society jubilee show in England and to visit other European sites to study livestock interests. A report of his observations will be submitted on return. Prof. E. C. Willetts of Michigan begins duties as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
At Lirmetox New Hampshire on April 24 at about 9am observers saw the sun with a luminous ring about 60 degrees across its circumference. Two smaller linked rings appeared, three bright spots marked the sun, and the effect faded after a few minutes as crowds watched.
A telegram from Washington reports a small panic in the Pension Bureau as special examiners are quietly investigated by the pension commissioners. The probe, ongoing for days, has examiners being summoned in small groups and promises new developments.
A man named Benjamin W. Goldberg barged into the Grand Pacific Hotel rotunda waving petitions and letters claiming he speaks six languages and seeks a consulship in Leeds Birmingham or Sheffield or any place in Romania Switzerland Austria Italy or France. He cites letters from Col. Fred Grant and Senator John Sherman and calls himself the father of Nadage Doree, saying the Jersey Lily expelled her, and vows to overthrow the Lily.
A jail delivery at 8 o'clock in Youngstown freed James Alley and another inmate charged with robbery. They escaped by climbing the brick wall and dropping into a garden from about 80 feet. Both are to be tried at the May term. County officials had cut the night guard to save costs, increasing the danger.
The Coroner will hold inquests this morning into the death of Mrs. Mary McCall killed at Barnes Bros. laundry and into the death of W. S. Wrigley whose body was recovered from the Monongahela River near the Point yesterday.
A large oil strike was reported this morning three miles southeast of East Livero on the Calhoun farm in Hancock County West Virginia. The open sand yield was seen by observers to spout about 80 feet high and the well is deemed capable of producing around 200 barrels. The field lies along the Beat line between Peasanine and Ohio and near the Pennsylvania gas area. Elsewhere H C Frick transferred his interest in a coal tract south of a met area, with the sale pricing around 70 370 and 15.
James Welsh was arrested by Officer Duncan last evening for fighting on Forbes near Brady. He was locked up in the fourteenth ward station.
The ninth annual assembly of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church opened in Philadelphia with about 300 delegates from across the United States and abroad. The opening session featured reports and plans for overseas work.
Report notes the office arranges protection for a principal during travel, using a bodyguard to deter kidnapping threats. The article emphasizes visible security measures and public interest in safe transit for officials.
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