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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1891
Page
6
Local fans cheered as Pittsburg defeated Cleveland 8 to 3 at Exposition Park. Highlighted by strong pitching from Young and solid support from Jimmy during a determined rally, the Pirates seized control early and held off the visitors for the win.
Cincinnati edged Chicago 159 to 159 in a hard fought game. Notable contributions came from Holliday and Anson while pitchers Rhines and Luby kept the score close and the crowd engaged with late drama.
The Boston team defeated its opponent in a opening game marked by misplayed balls and limited hits. Key players included Nichols, Tucker, Delehanty, and Heston, with umpire Hurst overseeing the contest and Strickouts tallying for both sides.
New York and Brooklyn teams met at Fastern Ware in Brooklyn as about 20 000 spectators watched a sunlit opening game. New York triumphed in a closely contested contest amid perfect weather.
The report covers game details from Brooklyn New York with players Fouts Gore Grif fin Daly Huchley Molen and Lovett among others. It notes hits runs errors and double plays and mentions King from St. Louis signing a Pittsburg contract as the Goveland team loses to the home team after four straight wins.
Billy Kuehne signs to play third base for the Columbus Association Club amid signings and roasts of players in the Western League standings. Lincoln outslugged St Paul 15 to 11 as Kansas City beat Minneapolis, while Omaha and Sioux posted losses.
Exim Pennsylvania April 7 Mike Morrison former Syracuse pitcher signed to play for the Detroits E Portland who pitched for Meadville and Dunkirk will pitch for Green Bay Mich eloud Charles Mars top batter in New York and Pennsylvania last year and pitched for Louisville and Columbus now seeks to join Cincinnati association. The Erie ball season opens tomorrow with Fries versus Stars of Cleveland.
Western Association Football League met at Hotel Schlosser to order a replay of the McDonald versus McKeesport game at McDonald on May. The match will decide the championship as Lawrenceville, defeated 3 goals to 6 by McDonald last Saturday, is out of contention. Captain William Gardner of McDonald was severely injured by an accidental kick in the Lawrenceville game and remains in critical condition.
Ongoing controversy in New Brunswick over grounds lease between Ratgers College Athletic Association and Mahlon Martin. Dispute centers on land rights, proposed conveyances, and ordinances limiting property use. Local chatter includes delays, vetoes, and competing visions for athletic facilities and money already spent.
A compilation of short items reports on clergy stance by Rev. Dr. Heber Newton, unveiling of the Henry Bergh memorial in Milwaukee, Premier John Robson’s Tacoma talk on reciprocity, a Montgomery bank closure, a St. Louis railway workers convention, Pretoria dispatches on Mashonaland, Irish child arrivals in Bloomington, unfounded Japan burial rumors, Cincinnati Sunday law cases with fines, Union Stock Yard yardage dispute, Grant log cabin destined for the World’s Fair, and Detroit Railway Arbitration outcomes.
An array of discount offers from Jos. Hans & Co. Welty's and Campell & Dick feature beds, cribs, portieres, wallpaper, silk, and infants garments. Extra emphasis on room clearing sales at Fifth Avenue and Penn Avenue shops with deep price cuts and limited stock.
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