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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1892
Page
11
Eastern versus Western league games spark debate on strength of regions this season. Louisville may face Brooklyn while Anson’s Colts, the Phillies, and the Orioles receive mixed signals as Buckenberger drills his team and debunks Barnie rumors.
Van Haltren resigns as manager of the Baltimore club and Waltz steps in though inexperienced. Van Haltren remains captain ex officio with Shoch as understudy. Sleepy Bill Johnson is released and Billy Barnie returns from Philadelphia amid clashes with the Wagners' attorneys over contract issues.
Chicago officials and fans discuss adding Sunday baseball games. A. G. Spalding opposed the idea as head of the Chicago club, while President Hart supports Sunday games to meet growing demand and tie in with events like the World’s Fair if open.
The schedule lists today’s matchups: Baltimore at Pittsburg, Boston at St Louis, Brooklyn at Louisville, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, and Washington at Cincinnati.
Summary of baseball results shows Toledo and Omaha scoring moves with batteries Payne McMahon Dewald Horley and hits by Toledo. Errors noted for Kansas City and Toledo with scoring and inning details across matches in Omaha and Columbus regions.
The County League opens tomorrow amid scheduling woes caused by Manager Thompson of the Climax team Allegheny. He has refused a $50 forfeit, delaying official games and jeopardizing club averages. Wilkinsburg may release Johnston. park access at Recreation Park is blocked by Allegheny Athletic Association. Wilkinsburg grounds prepared. team list includes Gardner Smink Kuhn Swift Stemn Shhumach Becker Engye Kearns.
Opening day drew a large crowd as Tarentum faced Alliance. By the fifth inning the game remained close before Alliance broke through Hemphill's curves and won 11 to 4. England the one armed pitcher starred before mis hits marred his delivery. Base hits Alliance 11 Tarentum 3 Struck out England 7 Hemphill 2.
The reorganized Homestead Baseball Club faces the Keystones at home in the season opener. They boast one of Western Pennsylvania’s strongest amateur nines with Krom and Colgan as the battery in tomorrow’s game.
A heavy morning rain and afternoon showers made Montgomery Park track sloppy at Memphis. The final day produced excellent racing with MecCafferty's Grey Goose winning the Cold Tea stakes of 1245 dollars. In the day’s other races Johnny Campbell fell after a mishap near the lead, rider Perry injured but aided away.
April 28 at Bennings reports fair attendance and good track conditions. Multiple races list winners and times, with fosses and placings mentioned for each event and a forthcoming entries card for the next day.
A large crowd attended the day’s card under good weather. Results include N 7 first, Salisbury second, Jacquel third in four and a half furlongs. Gladness Willy won three furlongs with Lorraine second and Cultivator third. Six furlongs saw adequate times with Kassania, St. Luke and Westmoreland placing in a hurdles event. Time data noted for several races.
Crxtetana on April 23 reports private sale of the two year old stallion Oscar William by W H Wilson to D L Burlington of Florence. Oscar William is sired by mons with dam Lottie Thorne and dam the dam of Byerley Abdallan out of Jerome Turner, record 2 151.
In Bhoeepbors Bnappocx April 28 special report describes Braddock Gun Club opening shoots with Crosby hitting 18 blue rocks straight, top marks include Durant Jones Foy and Vance. Jones had the day’s best average. Also Chicago’s Jack McAuliffe arrives for a month, vowing to win Myer bout and reclaim middleweight title after personal losses.
Live pigeon shoot two miles north of Wasumeter Pa featured Dr Edward Cundell and Korwood Johnson as contestants. Cundell bagged 40 of 50 birds while Johnson managed 86. High wind blamed for the poor showing.
The Olympic Club in New Orleans seeks a replacement for Hall to fight Fitzsimmons for a $12,000 purse. They contacted Charlie Mitchell in England to arrange with Ted Pritchard, the English middleweight champion, to fight in September.
The Baltimore team comes to town this evening for a full League slate with all 12 clubs at stake. Key players like McManus, Galvin, and Dapate are mentioned as possible contributors while the Baltimores visit without Billy Barney.
Mons Brimet of Vignants Academy Paris planned an international match with Schaeier Ives Slosson and top French pros. He asked Brunswick-Balke-Collender in New York to confirm terms for American players. A Paris agent cable reports the pro pres meeting could not take place. French players likely will not accept the American terms.
In Newark on April 23 the 30 entrant Biive bird sweepstake at John Erb's grounds saw Captain Jones of Jersey City and A J James of Philadelphia bird 47 of 50 to share first money of 31 25 each. Harry of wee ark took second with 46 birds, W Meres 45 earned money, Canon ds and Hoboken 41 each claimed near prizes, weather favorable for the event.
Jousstown reports Elmer Bruner, under death sentence for murder, tried to hang himself in his cell. He tied a rope to the bars and was found adjusting the noose by Warden Young. Authorities suspect internal smuggling and say a close watch will follow.
The Ladies' Hospital Aid Association held a colonial era minuet tea party to benefit a new hospital drawing a crowd and drawing potential church conflicts as ministers note the event. Ferdinand Kaercher is missing with his boat believed sunk in the Monongahela river. A pickpocket stole six dollars and papers at Lake Erie depot. May Land to hold a union service at the Coliseum with Rev. J. J. McCarrell delivering the baccalaureate.
A lamp globe fell on Miss Jennie Atcheson on a Pennsylvania Railroad train from Pittsburg injuring her head. She recovered enough to return home in Pittsburg. The Braddock Humane Society opened a branch with rooms in the First National Bank building and elected George C. Wildher as Humane Officer. Joseph Larkin and Annie Logan married at S J Brendan's Church with plans to reside in the East End of Pittsburg.
Citizens of the Third ward will meet tomorrow evening to organize a volunteer fire company the first of its kind in the Ace. Work has begun on grading and sewerage of the city farm property above the township road preparing for sale of lots.
The Board of Home Missions of the Methodist Protestant Church adjourned after two days of meetings in Steverrville. They sought 25000 dollars this year but receipts fell short. seven new mission stations were started while about 100 applications for missions and aid were declined due to funds limits. Ex-Governor F H Pierpont attended and remained active early, then retired from strain.
Two Hungarians, Michael Stanovicz and Frank Ogoki, were arrested in Sugar Notch for the murder of a companion in New London several weeks ago. Detectives traced them here and captured them after a chase in the mines. Stanovicz resisted but was seized. Evidence against them is described as strong.
A reward is posted for the capture of men who last night placed spikes between rails on the Cresson and Charfield Railroad to wreck a southbound passenger train. An extra northbound freight hit the obstruction and passed safely. Five years earlier spikes at the same spot killed a fireman in a wreck.
A convention of college Y M C A representatives from Pennsylvania and nearby states opened in Counsell Lascastes Pa with all state colleges represented. Charles E Hurlburt state secretary of Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh delivered the opening address.
Twelve jurors were selected and sworn in today for the second trial of Dr. George IL Garrison for the murder of Dr. George Baird. Juror examination took four days and the case is set to begin the morning session with several notable legal points anticipated.
Os car Hennekamp and George Gore were driving when their horse fell over a steep embankment and broke its neck. The wagon and men tumbled down about 100 feet, but both men escaped serious injury.
Special report from Pittsburg states that authorities led by Humane Agent O'Brien plan actions after information surfaced about cockfighting and dog fighting cases in the city two years ago. Alderman Harris presides as officials pursue charges and investigations into the alleged activities.
MocKingstrom Baptists raise pastor salary to 1502 dollars yearly. Townsair authorities near Steubenville declare war on hop tea openers. J B Haxer, Keystone employee, mentioned in reports.
Week ending April 33 records deaths in Pittsburg and local incidents. Electricians of Allegheny County meet. a Penn Avenue line collision injures none. School board reelects E P Johnston and veteran teachers. Injuries from rail mishaps at Braddock Steel Works and Carnegie mill. Property license prosecutions loom as city targets nonpayers. Mental health case at Southside followed by court actions. Suburban Transit completes crossing over P W C tracks. Ward 33 select councilman special election slated for June 10. Staff changes at Pennsylvania Railroad and transit personnel honored. May festival tickets go on sale. Old Central station site tannery rumor debunked. Eighteenth Regiment appoints new Adjutant General. Fourth of July fund drive planned with $10,000 goal. Plans for music pavilions in Highland and Schenley Parks.
James Devor accuses Thomas Breton of stealing groceries and clothing. A peddler Adam Browney, arrested for peddling without a license. A Jack The Crashr disturbs Bellevue, police seek him. Davin Ros accuses Henry Simms of assault. Jennie Enows sues William Smith for larceny by bailee over £6 rent payment. Auburn Long missing after becoming ill from grip. Tommy Davison missing after starting school. Dolman charged with dis orderly conduct over a meat hatlet dispute with A Freund Jr. Penn Railroad to arrest freight theft. fifteen tramps caught on one train at New Florence. Tixtsman sues Knepper for theft by bailee of towels spoons and bed clothing. Thieves steal overcoat and gold-headed cane from W C Williams hallway. J C Forgie and H C Smuller lose jewelry in Millvale. intruders assault Forgie. David Matt, German resident, suffers second insanity episode after being fired by his sweetheart and held in lockup.
The city hotels report a parade of guests from several towns and states including Uniontown Butler Mercer Corry and Will iamaport. Names appear with affiliations such as council members and travelers from London England and Chicago lodging at Monongahela Duquesne Seventh Avenue Anderson Schlosser and related houses.
A list of Pittsburg residents registered at New York hotels on April 8 includes L. W. Dalzell M. D. Dalzeil J. Holdship Jd. McCrea A. E. Painter C. T. Schoen from Fifth Avenue C. D. B. Armstrong L. L. Curtin Denis Hotel J. W. Grove F. H. O'Brien Gilsey R. T. Reineman St. Denis W. P. Tyler Hotel Imperial RL. Walker Astor W. Welsbrad Astor W. H. Bavley Gilsey D. Brady Sweeney's I. Bahl Jr and wife Brunswick Childs Hotel Imperial C. J. Hubbard St. James Miss E. Hunter Grand Hotel B. B. Kerr Gerlach Hotel Miss H. rs Grand Hotel ML Armstrong.
Reported conditions for Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio indicate fair weather into Saturday with colder air and northwest winds. Temperature and rainfall details are incomplete due to damaged text, though maximum temperatures and minimum readings are referenced in the fragment. Continuous updates are expected for accurate highs and lows.
Louisville April 3 weather cloudy river falling rapidly with 16 feet 10 inches on the falls 19 feet 1 inch in the canal and 4 feet 2 inches below. The J L Wood passed down for New Orleans this morning. The Beaver and tow will leave for the South tonight. The New South down this morning. The Sam Brown and Charlie McDonald are due up. Captain Bil Woods of Peseta is in the city. Departures for Cincinnati Big Sandy Carrollton City of Carrollton Evansville Tell
The report lists gauges at Allegheist Junction River four feet four inches and falling, Warr ex Hiver four feet, Morgantown five feet and stationary, Brownsville six feet nine inches and stationary. Weather is cloudy and warm with thermometers around 56 at 4 PM.
River levels show varied conditions with several towns reporting rising waters and others falling. Notes include Cincinnati at 7 feet 10 inches and falling, Wheeling river levels decreasing, and heavy rain storms impacting the region.
Vessel list shows ships arriving from various ports to New York and Rotterdam. Veendam and Harel slated for New York with connections to Paris and London. miscellaneous destinations include Paris and unspecified departures. The fragment notes multiple ships and origins without full details.
The United Mine Workers settled on a 79 cent miners scale while adding 7 cents for dead work. A committee was appointed to meet operators, but they were unaware of the visit and the conference ended. No large trouble is expected over the main scale.
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