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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1890

Page

18

Captain Kellys Men Defeat Ewing Team In New York

Boston and Jim Morries Giants edged New York 14 to 10 in a TE Pacial Telegram report. Rusie pitched for Boston as Nichols impressed, while Buckley caught. The game drew 1 621 fans and featured a rare triple play by Long Tucker and Ganeel.

New York N.L Boeston N.1 Boston P.L Tepacial Telegram Dispatch BosTox Bostons Jim Morrie New Giants Young Rusie Buckley Long Tucker Ganeel Nichols Morrie

Wet Grounds Halt Planned Recreation Park Ball Game

Rainy weather halted or postponed games at recreation and Kaposition parks yesterday. Grounds were very wet and declared unplayable delaying efforts to stage a match at Recres Vion Park. Fans faced disappointment as rails issue added to the week’s setbacks.

Efert Recres Vion Park

Race results from Lieden Racra LisPlex Thack

A cold rainy day thin attendance and muddy track marked the Lieden Racra LisPlex meet on April 25. Race results include firsts for Green and One-Half in the first heat with Sam Morse second and Salvini third, Ove Our lengths-Karty Blossom fret Gray Hock third in the Serena race, Stonemason of Reunion winning the fourth, and Eric Grst Serrrpte second with Uyeter third in another event. Prince Howard second and fan W. third in the final mile race.

Sam Morse Salvini Serena Ove Ourlongs Karty Blossom Gray Hock Maggie Hunt Stonemason Lee Christy

Weather Rain Delays A Round of Baseball Games

Multiple baseball games were postponed due to rain across leagues. Philadelphia teams faced delays in matches against Brooklyn and at Philadelphia. Other schedules including St Louis versus Columbus and Louisville versus Toledo were pushed back by weather and rats observed at venues.

New York Misyers Philadelphias Brooklyn National League— Phliadelphias Ree American Associa Thon Rochesters Syracuse-Athletic Panadelphia St. Louie Columber Louieville Toledo Vlevets Buffalo Cleveland Pittebure Nations Mall Pictsberg Chicago Vleveland

Nashville Winorre. Natuvri.t April 3 racing results

The spring race meeting opened with listings of results at Hesutts. First race a furlongs winner Worth Oiret with Creole second and Dourines third at 1:10. Second race four furlongs Annie Brown won, Too Sweet second, Ratuna third at 24 cents. Third race seven furlongs Bob L. led, Black Eight second, Average third at 1:08. Fourth race a mile and one eighth Sodes first melonse second Blarney Stone third at 3 minutes. Pills rec seven furlongs Pet Mell first Jack Cocks second Loveland third at 1:54.

Natuvri.t Hesutts Eis Forlones Worth Oiret Creole Doo Dourines Annie Brown Too Sweet Ratuna Ore Ferlongs Bob L Black Sodes Melonse Blarney Stone Pet

Sweeping Challenge Sparks Prelim Bout Talk

Harry Nikirk threatened a 154 pound match for a substantial purse after expressing readiness to fight any man in America. He stated he had been displaced from a planned bout with Pat Fell and aimed to meet an opponent at a later date, urging athletic clubs to offer a large purse for a decisive middleweight contest.

Harry Nikirk Betantial Spybotty Nikirk

Wrestling Bout Collapse In Beaver Falls City

The planned match between Jame Conyers and Ed Meilly in East Liverpool faltered after forfeits. Conyers allegedly agreed to throw Reilly multiple times, but the forfeit was claimed, ending the affair. A rematch is set for Mariew Meterday at the Gen Hotel in Beaver Falls.

Jame Conyers Ed Meilly Conyers Reilly Coils Martiew Liverpool Mariew Gen Beaver Falls

Miller te Kellis seeks a match with Ed Melty

Hob Miller announces a challenge to Ed Melty for a best two of three match under Gazette rules. The meeting is set for 4 o clock in the dispatch office, with both sides to be prepared for the contest.

Steels Hob Miller Ed Melty

Murphy Challenges England and New Zealand Champion

Australian featherweight world champion Murphy issues a challenge to England and New Zealand contenders. He vows to prove his title hold by meeting top opponents in upcoming bouts, signaling bold plans for international matchups and title defenses.

New Yeas Bily' Murphy England

American Triumph Over Englard in Tennis Match

America defeats Englard in tennis as Pettitt makes his first appearance for Cinb. Gidwen Street Moone noted the score while spectators observed the behavior of a few club members.

Grant and the American identity at the Americas Club

Congressman Dalzell and Governor Beaver preside as the Americas Club honors Grant. Speakers stress Americanism, a free ballot, national unity, and Federal oversight of elections to resolve race and suffrage issues, praising Grant’s devotion to country.

Grant Memorial Oration on Opportunities and Courage

Governor Beaver delivers a memorial address praising Ulysses S. Grant and focusing on recognizing opportunities. He emphasizes patience, readiness, and the ability to seize doors when they open, noting that success comes from using opportunities at the right time and place.

Mer Beaver Grant Bis House of Representatives Congress of the United States Persorm House

The Southern Problem and Reed's Speaker Triumph

Toastmaster Dalzell lauds Republicans as progress leaders while praising Speaker Reed. The speech reflects on Civil War legacy, federal leadership, and parliamentary reform, crediting Reed with advancing practical legislation and reason over precedent.

South Dalzell Reed Republican Party Lincoln Ran

Adjourning speech closes political club gathering

Colonel Thomas M. Bayne briefly responded to the sentiment Ways and Means and praised gubernatorial candidates. He urged choosing the best men and raising money to back them. The chair declared the Sabbath approaching and adjourned the meeting amid laughter and applause. Washington guests and candidates held informal receptions afterward.

Thomas M. Bayne Dalzell Washington

Public Whipping of Two Young Men in Delaware Horse Theft Case

James Hamilton, John T. Owens, and James Owens Isaacs were publicly pilloried and whipped with 20 lashes each for horse stealing from Eli P. West of Cross Keys. The sentence includes a year’s imprisonment. The event drew a 300-strong crowd in Georgetown and spurred gubernatorial petitions to remit corporal punishment.

Witwisetox James Hamilton John T. Owens James Owens Isaacs Eli P. West Cross Keys Georgetown

Cabinet Crisis Report Denied In Rio de Janeiro

The Brazzino Cabinet report from Rio de Janeiro dated April 26 dismisses a ministerial crisis as false. Montevideo papers claim Ministers Bocayuin and Ruy Barboza keep their posts and the cabinet's discord has ended. The government says Washington Congress arbitration settles all inter American questions.

Pennsylvania Valley Forge Continental Army Gettysburg Washington Rio DE Janeiro Montevideo Bocayuin Ruy Barboza Washington Congress

Murder by defective steam ends in arrest

William J. Smith, owner of a local laundry, quarreled with engineer William Niemer over steam supply and allegedly struck Niemer twice. Niemer later died on the floor. Smith was arrested as the cause of death is under investigation.

William J. Smith William Niemer Smith Niemer

Ministers Demand Arbitration in A Geo Bay Dispute

April 27 Lisson reports the American and British Ministers met the Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon and urged that the A Geo Bay dispute be submitted to arbitration.

Lisson Soneae Agoa Bay

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women Restorative Tonic

Debilitated and overworked women are urged to use Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the best restorative tonic. It targets chronic weaknesses and uterine conditions, boosts vigor, and claims to cure stomach issues, back pain, and nervous debility. Sold by druggists with a guaranteed satisfaction or money back, $1.00. Worth’s Dispensary Association, Buffalo, N Y.

Worth’s Dispensary Medical Association, Proprietors Main Street Buffalo N. Y

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