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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1890
Page
6
A column review discusses early season baseball in Pittsburg and national leagues, criticizing overcrowded rivalries between leagues, urging price cuts to 25 cents, praising local players and managers, and debating umpiring and public support amid shifting alliances in 1890s professional baseball.
PFEIFER'S at 443 Smithfield street and 100 Federal street in Allegheny offer large reductions on spring jackets and capes. ENABLE & SHUSTER at 35 Fifth avenue promote similar deals on midweight under wear as seasonals clearances continue.
The local National League club and Captain Anson transfer the series at Recreation Park to Chicago on April 29 to May 2. The move, agreed by all NL clubs, clears ground for park improvements and lets Pittsburgh adjust fixtures. The pace aims to shield fans from conflicting dates and support a smoother season start.
Denny Kelleher of Boston defeats Charlie Turner of Stockton in a 13 round middleweight bout at the Golden Gate Athletic Club San Francisco. Turner led late in the thirteenth, but Kelleher landed a hard left that dropped Turner for a knockout. Both fighters weighed under 108 pounds. Stockton sports suffered a heavy loss.
Badge shows strong favor at Elizabeth and is likely to be a key contender in the Brooklyn handicap. Trainer Jimmy McCormick notes the horse has not yet had enough work to season for a battle with the cracks but believes Badge is in peak form for the early season. At 115 pounds his speed and class give him a tempting chance against the field.
Scottdale Base ball Club lost to Connellsville by a hot score. Moentges impressed at second base for Connellsville, while Bassler of Scottdale shows promise as a pitcher for the season. The clubs meet again next week.
G W Valentine of Cumberland Md called at the office and issued a challenge to fight Harry Nikirk at 10 and the entire state receipts. The dispatch office records the match set for Tuesday evening next at 5 oclock.
Eight felder Rainey was struck on the head by a pitched ball during a recent game and is not dead as earlier reported. He suffers a concussion but his chances are considered to-night. Also notes on a boxing bout and a jewelry advertisement appear in the same snippet.
A crowded page reports on Eovert Nelson Hill challenging Joan Sullivan in boxing terms, Cleon the three-year-old, and Gib le a son, with betting chatter about Waverly Park. It notes the Indent Hod and Guo Club officers, betting shifts, a pugilist jailed for six months, and fish war intrigue in Crooked Creek.
Keech's parlor furniture presents elegant economical suites with modern architecture finishes and honest workmanship. The store touts rock bottom prices and a wide range to satisfy every taste and purse.
Keech conducts vast sales in Bedroom Suites and related goods, likely surpassing all local dealers. His store channels outputs from several Michigan furniture manufacturers to consumers, enabling him to undersell his competitors.
Keech's on Penn Avenue offers a wide line of dining room furniture including sideboards in mahogany cherry walnut and antique styles. The store features a large assortment of extension tables and leather seat dining chairs with prices aimed to fit all budgets.
Keach offers the most approved and best makes now in stock with two distinct styles ready for inspection and selection. Call to view and purchase while the stock remains complete.
Keech's advertises refrigerators ice chests stoves ranges water coolers crockery tin ware queensware wooden ware silverware cutlery and all kitchen utensils at prices lower than any other house in the twin cities. Shrewd housekeepers prefer Keech's for value and selection and patronage is solicited.
Advertises ladies apparel including wraps jackets and capes with a broad dry goods selection. Claims sale on credit as cheap as cash stores and invites customers to visit and try the offers.
An advert notes a first class stock of clothing for men including Cassimere Worsted and Cheviot suits and spring overcoats. Emphasizes good quality and positively low prices.
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