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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1891

Page

17

Anson's Actives Lose In Ten Inning Baltimore Exposes Flaws

Yesterday's exhibition at Expo Park saw Anson's squad fall to Chicago in a ten inning affair. Baldwin struggled early then was replaced by Galvin, while Bierbauer and Staley steadied the Chicago attack. Pfeffer's baserunning and a late single by Pfeffer and Rickard drove in the decisive run as Chicago prevailed 5 to 4. Box scores list Cooney Dahlen Carroll and Browning among top hitters. Weather fair. nearly 4,000 fans watched.

Chicago Exposition Park Pont Dave Fortune Chicago Chieftain Mark Baldwin Mark Bck Galvin Jeems Baldwin Pfeffer Pfeifer Rattrides Bierbauer Jock Ansonoes Hellwarys Seie Ferry Tong Iie Stevers Cooney Bhantivone Anson Line Sheriston Nate Waal Ter Ue Dall Staley Hutch Miller Neckiey Carroll Kentucky Pete Rom Balla Hanton Ryan Dahlen Hanlon Feld Beckley Tomeht Browning Sherbauer Mackroe Thee Foster Carrell Reilly Brownlie Bierbauver Evening Pieffer Mack Browning Cliff Carroll PhioTer Hutchinstruck

Cleveland Defeats Cincinnati in 23-Run Ball Game

Cleveland bats explode for 23 runs as Radbourne is battered by the lineup led by Latham Marr and Davis. Cincinnati shows solid defense and interesting batting while McKean and Virtue contribute key hits. Final score reflects Cleveland’s power and Cincinnati pitching woes.

Chelnath Sweeten Latham Childs Marr Harrington Davis Chile Tebean Neshee McKean Davia Virtue Childa Johnson Dorie Rte Radbourne Grua Rin Gru Melher Gruber Nous Ny Marr Holliday Doyle McAlert Itadbourne Metjuaid

Beaneaters Defeat Giants To Take Fourth Straight

Boston Beaneaters beat the New York Giants 2 to 8 at the Polo Grounds in a game marked by costly New York errors and untimely hits. Attendance reported as 4119 under threatening weather.

New York Giants Boston Polo Grounds New Yorks Beaneaters

Phillies Win Third Straight From Brooklyn in Narrow Seventh Inning Rally

Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn for the third consecutive time as two seventh inning runs break a tight game. O'Brien and Collins fined $10 each for arguing with the umpire. Attendance 4,801. Griffin, Hamilton, and Thompson contribute key plays. Gleason and Hemmingway cited for walks. Umpire Horst presides over a lengthy, hour six minute contest. The article also notes a series table showing head-to-head results.

Philadelphia Phillies Brooklyn Vickr O'Brien Collins Griffin Weathh Hamilton Eaford Rans hilta—Terry Gee Hamilton Thompson Brawn Myers Delehanty Gleason Hemming O. Hememhire Horst

Will Arrive Today King Sets Pittsburg Pitching Debut

King will arrive in Pittsburg this evening to pitch likely against Cleveland after agreeing to a $5,000 salary. Directors defend bold payroll and shun special iron clad terms while the team readies for a bright season. President ONeil confirms the squad is sound and will not trade players for at least 30 days as anonymous letters urge changes.

St. Louis King Pittsburg Cleveland O'Neil

Cincinnati and Columbus in Baseball Act of the Day

Scattered scores and line notes from multiple games. Batteries and umpires named for Cincinnati Columbus and Boston matches. Geneva Park college clash yields mixed teamwork and notable battery work by Reo Neale.

A General Boom Across National League Openers

Correspondent O. P. Caylor notes a strong season opening with lively crowds at Polo Grounds and strong support for Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and New York clubs. He says a new Pittsburgh team will improve as players mesh, Cincinnati loyalists pack 4000 despite rain, and a league wide revival boosts attendance and prospects for various circuits.

Caylor Pittsburg New York Boston

Mike Kelly Knocks Ed Crane At Galt House Row

In Louisville Mike Kelly knocked pitcher Ed Crane down near the Galt House after a dispute at the door. Crane had struck Kelly first and resisted going to bed. Both men were involved after Kelly escorted Crane and McGill from the station house, Crane retreated upstairs to rest while Kelly endured a sore arm from the fight.

Louisville Mike Kelly Ed Crane Galt House Crane Kelly McGill Station House Royal Catcher John L. Sullivan

Third Baseman Elmer Cleveland Leaves Columbus Club

Special telegram from Columbus reports third baseman Elmer Cleveland quitting the Columbus ball club last night. Only catcher Dowse was informed as Cleveland departed without explanation citing disheartenment and inability to regain form while being roasted by critics.

Columbus Elmer Cleveland Dowse Sbe

Baseball Notes and Team Movements Across Cities

Uap Rap struggled yesterday while Chicago reported travel to Cincinnati. Staley pitched well for four innings, Tur Young Americas beat W. More lands 4 to 3, and attendance notes interest when Cincinnati games clash. Unam the Southside pitcher left for Southington. Keating to follow this week. J Becklers seek games with Alerts Twinklers Bellefields or other junior clubs. contact W Foster at Spring Alley. C K Succope organized a roster inviting more M-year-old clubs to respond via Daniel Winters, 155 Sixteenth Street Southside.

Uap Chicacos Cincinnati Staley Tur Young Americas W. Morelands Umeme Powras Pittsburg Unam Southside Southington Cub Keating J. Becklers Alerts Twinklers Bellefields W. Foster Pring Alley C. K. Succope J. Mcdonald D. Winters McMu M. Shaffer J. Tucker A. Stolzenback Ischure 2. Holloway J. Waxver Daniel Winters 155 Sixteenth Street

Latham Dominates Rackets Match at Princes Club

In a lopsided amateur final at Princes Club today, Latham overwhelmed Standing. Latham won the first game 15 9 in seven minutes and took the next three 16 12 16 0 and 15 4, securing the match in four games. The rematch is set for Queen's Club next Saturday.

Loxpos Princes Clah Latham Queen's Club Latham's Court Prince's

Record billiards break at Westminster Aquarium shocks English game

J loxpox of April 2 reports Taylor the renowned professional achieved a sensational break of 1,487 in English billiards at the Westminster Aquarium Taylor with the spotstroke barred. This shatters the prior record by 777 points, surpassing John Roberts's mark from last year.

Westminster Aquarium Taylor John Roberts

White and Siddons Set for May 9 Fight at Fort Wayne

George Siddons and Tommy White, the Chicago featherweights, train for a May 9 bout at Fort Wayne. Promoters expect a desperate match as both fighters hold clever records and their previous rounds were highly exciting.

CarcaGo George Siddons Tommy White Chicago

Wrestlers to Fight at 140 Pounds for $1000 Prize

Boxers weigh in at 140 pounds for a bout with $1000 prize and gate receipts. Stakes already deposited with a Chicago news paper.

Chicago

Memphis Wind-Up at Memph is Jockey Club Finale

Memphis April 24 The Spring Meeting of the new Memphis Jockey Club ends as one of the Souths most successful meets Attendance was large and bettors report strong form from Riley and Proctor Knott Britton rode three winners First race five furlongs Kinney Lena Frey Time 106 Second race six furlongs T Rosk Ivanhoe Time 115 Third race mile and an eighth Valera Fayette Time 157 Fourth race six furlongs Linlithgow Philora Timberland Time 1171 Fifth race five furlongs Chimes Or Hazelhurst Sea Fom Time 118 Sixth race five furlongs Miss Marv Bob Jacobs Midget Time 141

Memphis Memphis Jockey Club South Riley Proctor Knott Britton Rank Kinney Lena Frey T. J. Rosk Ivanhoe Valera Fayette Linlithgow Philora Timberland Hazelhurst Sea Fom Miss Marv Bob Jacobs Midget

New three quarter mile track eyed with big backing

Report from April 21 suggests a local racing plan for a new three quarter mile track supported by Dan Honig with capital in the hundreds of thousands. Projectors aim for year round racing nine months or more depending on weather.

Lotis Dan Honig

Braddock and Homestead Tie After Even Half Match

A League football game at Homestead ended in a 5 5 tie between Braddock and Homestead. Braddock led 4 2 at halftime while Homestead rallied to equalize 3 1 in the second half. Referee T Brown of the Allegheny Thistles officiated.

Homestead Braddock Braddock Kickers T. Brown Allegheny Thistles

Glove contest stopped in fourth round at Nantasket Beach

In Boston on April 24 the 1000 purse featherweight championship bout between Johnny Griffin of Brockton and Ike Weir of Belfast was halted by police in the fourth round as Weir was losing ground. Time was called at 4 31 p.m.

Nantasket Beach America Johnny Griffin Brockton Ike Weir Belfast Weir

Darrin to Run Three Miles at Exposition Park

Peter Priddy reported Darrin has agreed to run in Decoration Day events in the city. Priddy notes Darrin’s current good form as he prepares to race three miles at Exposition Park amid press reports from New York confirming his excellent condition.

Peter Priddy Darrin Priddy Exposition Park New York

Lehman Beats Ammon in 150 Yard Foot Race at McKee's Rocks

A crowd watched Lehman and Ammon run 150 yards at McKee's Rocks yesterday. Lehman conceded five yards to Ammon and won by three yards. Betting was light.

Lehman Ammon McKee's Rocks

New Castle Triumph Over East Liverpool 4 to ?

East Liverpool lost to New Castle with a 4 to score in an afternoon game. Boslain of East Liverpool was knocked insensible by a New Castle player during play.

New Castle East Liverpool Boslain

Slavin Versus Hilrain Offer Revealed

Muldoon denies Kilrain refused Pony Moore to arrange Slavin against Hilrain. He claims such a challenge is possible and ready to be made, signaling renewed efforts to stage the bout.

THE Disraten New Yor Muldoon Kilrain Pony Moore Slavin

Athletic notes and match disputes in early reports

Stated Mitchell cried yesterday as Kilrain refused a handshake. A claim for four points is challenged. Beringer offers Langr a yard start in Sharpsburg. match setup possible. Fox asks about delays to Jackson Corbett contest. postponement unlikely as Jackson trains. London to Dublin results and future matches noted. Yale fixed June 6 cricket vs Harvard. Harvard’s May 13 or June 1 possible earlier options.

Tr la Mitchell Kilrain Circomnee G. A. Beringer Southeside Lang R Sharpsburg Rams Hichand K. Fox Police Asette L. BR. Falda California Athletic Club Jackson-Corbett Jackson London Lambert O' Neil Anticot Dublin Ireland Bill Haxter RU Reader National Club Nunc Wallace George Camp Bolingbroke Club Nattersea Inez YALE Harvard New Haven Alinne Harvard Athletic Committee

Typhoid claims 19 year old Annie Delenbach of Hotel Schlosser family

Annie Delenbach daughter of one of the Hotel Schlosser proprietors died yesterday morning from typhoid fever. A bright Ursuline Academy student who would have graduated soon, she was mourned by grieving parents and many friends who felt the loss keenly.

Annie Delenbach Hotel Schlosser The Ursuline Academy

Unclear OCR Fragment About Dates

Fragmentary OCR mentions various dates including April 25, 1890 and April 1591 with no clear event, names, or actions identified. The readable bits suggest date references rather than a complete news item or report.

Visions of Beauty at Paris Salon Builds on Champs Elysees

Paris opening mid next month of the rival Champ de Mars sale spurs the Society of French Artists to improve the Palais de l Industrie interior. Bouguereau's Cupid in a Storm and The First Jewel headline a diverse display featuring Gerome Cormon Breton and Mosler among American contributors.

Paris Champ de Mars Champs Elysees Salon Palaise de Industrie William Bougureau Benjamin Constans Mr. Alexander New York Gerome Cairo Cormon Nourredin-Ali Mr. Cormon Mr. Maigoun M. Jules Monge Theodore Tilton

Jury to hear preliminary car robbery case in Boston

Detectives plan Wednesday hearing to probe 12 prisoners taken from Pittsburg jail to Boston for the preliminary examinations. Detective Steve Jones will return from Youngstown to assist. arrests continue as investigators track gang members and recover stolen goods.

Scranton Uniontown Mckeesport Steve Jones Youngstown W. L. Douglass Boston Shepherd Baltimore and Ohio Cook Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Pittsburg Patterson Robert Kelly McGirt Alderman Douglass Dick Kelly Birthenale Youghiogheny River Amalong Susan Pierce Elizabeth Township William Burkhalder James Burkhalder William Berkhhalder

Young Women convention discusses small town organizing

At the third day of the International Convention of the YWCA in Scranton on April 4 Miss Dora Cody Kansas State Secretary presented a paper on organizing in small towns. Mrs Olive Pond Amiles of the WCTU gave a long address and Frances Willard sent a telegram. A paper on supplies and needs and others on physical education were read. credentials were updated and a Sunday World’s Fair opening resolution was adopted.

Apfctal Scranton Young Women's Christian Association Dora Cody Kansas Olive Pond Amiles Women's Christian Temperance Union Frances Willard Cora Bell Tarr Chicago Mary S Dunn Kansas City Penitent Ee Farwell W W. van Arsdale E. Brown Een L. v Wisehard L. Phillips C. K. Adams Ithaca N. Y Mary Gould

Mysterious River Death Found Near Special Telegnam Totus

Elisha Troster and Jacob Taylor found a partially decomposed, six foot tall youth with red hair and a cut throat near the river shore about a mile below Special Telegnam Totus. The body showed leg deformity, no identifications, and likely drifted from upstream after three to four weeks in water.

Prue Elisha Troster Jacob Taylor

Stonecutters Strike Over Foreman Garrett in Uniontown

Uniontown on April 2 reports stonecutters at the Fayette County Court House project striking. They demand foreman W. S. Garrett’s discharge and his forced unionization with Laughhead, Modiserre & Ua, while Garrett remains with the General Union of Stonecutters. The contractors have refused to dismiss Garrett or meet the demand.

Dipatcr Uniontown New Fayette County Court House Laughhead, Modiserre & Ua Garrett New Court House Journeymen Stonecutters’ Union Western Pennsylvania General Union of Stonecutters Loughhead, Modisette & Co

Smelling at the Cork and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription

An advice piece warns that the cork smell won’t cure ailments and urges patience with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. It notes quick effects may mislead and chronic conditions require slow, regular treatment over time for women’s weaknesses and irregularities.

Dr. Pierce

Pierces Medicines Sold By Fleming and Son

An old time drug ad notes Pierce’s Medicines sold through Fleming and Son at 412 Market Street Pittsburg. It claims a visit by appraisers from H A Reed of Pittsburg to evaluate regional factories, and promotes a guarantee with a money back promise if health is not restored. The copy urges a trial of Favorite Preparation and highlights a guarantee on bottle wrappers.

Cincinnati T)& Pierce Fleming & Son Market Street Pitteshire World’s Dispensary Medical Association Main Street Buffalo N. Y Pittsbare

Pittsburg club quits early in season opener at Geneva Park

In Geneva Park the Western University club of Pittsburg led Geneva College 15 to 1 after five innings. Geneva rallied to score two runs with no outs in the sixth before the Pittsburg team claimed a train obligation and abandoned the game, ending the contest with Pittsburg ahead.

Erm University Boys Geneva Park Beaver Palauesterday Reo Neale Western University Genera Weed Hotteries Scott and Nesle Part- Qeion al Kabn Universitys Geevas Uuniversitys Oneree Sebumaker Rhea Dorri Scot Partington Suiveraity Kerr Biveraity Pisy TNE Dispatch Beaver Western University Club Pittsburg Geneva College Club Pittsboro Boys Geneva Boys Agd

Young Logans Occupation Breeder of Trotting Stock

A Cleveland sale on May 4 will auction 54 trotting horses from the Oriole stock farm of C. H. Andrews and John A. Loan Jr. at YounesTown. Logan and his wife plan to travel to England to buy hackneys and expand hackney breeding for a broader reputation.

YounesTown C. H. Andrews John A. Loan, Jr Cleveland Logan General England

Burglaries and accidents fill local news brief

Winstam Fiuryer's Jeannette store was burglarized Friday night and part of the stock taken. Two Penn girls, daughters of Con stable Miller, eaten poisonous roots Friday evening and may not recover. James A Hewitt a Waynesburg painter fell from a third story window and broke his neck yesterday. Hold over license cases in Westmoreland county disposed of yesterday with four grants and two denied. Four kidnapped Niles children returned from Howell Michigan to their mother in Springfield Ohio. A thunderbolt at Parkersburg Friday night killed William Chinn and injured Albert Chinn and his wife.

Tre Niles Howell Mich Springfield Parkersburg William Chinn Albert Chinn

Wife in custody after shooting husband in threat case

Mrs. Lewis Chapman is under arrest in Huntington on a charge of attempting to kill her husband. They married recently and faced a pending divorce suit with tensions rising. Chapman says she shot at him as he left, but she denies the act, claiming the husband seeks to prejudice her defense.

Dispatch Wheeling Lewis Chapman Huntington Chapman Ncce

Drammie's Grim Joke Roils Beaver Valley Hope for Blaine

A prank by a traveling drummer sparked widespread alarm across Beaver Valley towns with rumors of James G Blaine's assassination. Later reports confirmed no news and the scare faded as trains stopped at each station along the line.

Beaver Faces Beaver Valley James G. Blaine Pittsburg Chicago

Flint Glass Trust Appraising All Constituent Factories

The Dispatch reports that all mint glass factory properties under the United States Glass Company are being appraised to allocate shares in the new trust. Officials include Henry Fraty and others as appraisals proceed, with Pittsburgh hosting some proceedings and Boston-related parties referenced.

FrispLar Mint Glass United States Glass Company Com Agg Sy Rather Trust Bas Pose Se Ee Pittsburg Henry Fraty

Six Accidents One Fatal Mark a Tragic Saturday in Pittsburg

Yesterday Pittsburg saw six accidents with one fatal case. A poorly dressed woman died at West Penn Hospital after a fall from a trolley on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad near Hay's station. A McIntosh sister fell into a car pit on Knoxville incline but suffered only shaking. James McClelland, a cart driver, broke his wrist. McIntyre, a flower wagon worker, suffered multiple injuries including two rib fractures. John McLaughlin was struck by a scaffold and injured severely. John McClafferty crushed his left hand by an ingot at Carnegie's Thirty third Street mall.

Pittsburg Inep West Penn Hospital Pittsburg, Virginia Charleston Hay'’s MeIntoss Mr. McIntosh Allentown Mcclelland James MccClelland Stea & Co Carson Street McIntyre B. A. Elliott Irwin Avenne Allegheny Irwin Avenue McLaUg@HLIX John McLaughlin Douglas & Mackey McCafferty John McClafferty Carnegie Thirty-third Street

Stone Throwing at Car Windows Near Miller's Grove

Last night on the Cincinnati express near Miller's Grove station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad a stone crashed through a coach window and struck a passenger in the head, injuring them. Police urged witnesses to come forward and aid in identifying the culprit.

Cincinnati Express Miller's Grove Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Berglar Caught at Work Near Fifth Avenue

Early yesterday morning Lieutenant Wagner heard cries from the house of Charles Alpine at 266 Fifth Avenue. He entered to find a man named Weisser attempting to rob the home. Weisser is known to the police, and Inspector McAlsese filed information charging him with burglary.

Wagner Charles Alpine Fifth Avenue Weisser Wolier McAlsese Burelare

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