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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1889

Page

6

Umpire McQuaid Calls Early Finish in Pittsboro Game

Chicago clubs faced a 4 2 lead for the home team when Umpire McQuaid stopped the Pittsboro Chicago game at the end of the second inning amid fan dissatisfaction. Nimick commented on the rule, while Gumbert Galvin and others delivered key plays as the Pittsburgh end sought a comeback.

McQuaid Pittsboro Chicago Indianapolis Cleveland Conway Nimick Doniap Beandrest Wimick Empire Gumbert

Hoosiers Triumph In A High Scoring Exhibition

Cleveland July 31 Indianapolis defeats Cleveland in a wild game with heavy offense. Memo lists players like McAleer, Buckley, and Stricker contributing. Sacrifice hits by Mecke and Buckley noted. Umpire Curry called balls and strikes. crowded scoring shows 10 to 9 or 10 to 9 like totals.

Cleveland Clevela Scricker Sery McAleer Y & Con Teveau Tullivan Bucklecy Zimmer Bskely Boyit Clevelands Crew Indianapolis Cooe Mecke A Switchell Buckley Stelen MecAlor Fry McKeese Stricker Fauts Indianapolia

Conway Tie End of Season at Pittsburg

President Nimick says Conway will report when ready and has money arrangements with the club. A club member claims Conway wants release and may not pitch again this season. Dunlap remains in charge and believes solid pitching can lead to many victories.

Conway Nimick Pitteborg Dunlap

Recreation Park hosts two afternoon games this day

Two contests are scheduled at Recreation Park this afternoon with teams and players advancing plans. The incomplete lines indicate rosters or matchups including Rosie and others expected to pitch or play.

Recreation Park Lappae Ecoday Rosie

Association Games Feature Columbus Victory Over Reds

Columbus Babies defeated the Cincinnati Reds in a field competition with a wide third inning rally as Vian was knocked out in the third. Smith replaced him and Gar pitched well, allowing five of seven hits to come off him, while Columbus scored four runs in the third inning on walks and timely hits.

Columbus Babies Cincinnati Reds Vine Cotrvenva O Columbus Cincinnati Vian Smith Gar Ulncinosus

Athletics Triumph Over 4 Louis in Philadelphia Tilt

Athletics defeated 4 Louis with dominant pitching and offense in a Philadelphia game. Weyhing starred on the mound while Welch, Storey, and Bauer contributed at the plate helping the champions secure a clear victory. Umpire Goldam oversaw the game.

Louis Philadelphia Fing Haldies Rensek Supe Auhicucs Ccc Ieee St. Loui Sessed Hasebite Athletics UN Bt Ae i Tae c Louie Ae Trorhase Bite Welch Ladus Storey Bauer Bases Jn King Weyhing Goldam

Homestead Defeats the Keystones in a Lively Game

Homestead beat the Keystones in a home game with a late rally. Heavy hitting powered Homestead to eight runs and victory in the ninth inning as rain disrupted play. Scoring details list several players and totals for both teams amid a one hour game.

Homestead Keystones Homestead A

Scottdale Latrobes Fall In Close Home Game

Scottdale, Pa July 31 The home team defeated the Latrobes in a well contested match England and Speer of Pittsburgh formed the Latrobes battery but England was struck hard. Pitching and fielding were uneven and errors marred both sides. Final line score shows Latrobes squaring to a late challenge but Scottdale held on for the win with timely hits and key plays.

Cottdale Latrobes England Speer Pittsburg Beore

Braddock Nine Beat Gamberts In Short Baseball Game

Braddocks defeated the Gamberts of Tarentum in a six inning picnic game as visitors rushed to catch a train. W Dalzell hit a towering homer and held his mound work to four safe hits for the Gamberts. Scoring details show Braddocks with timely hitting and two-base blows, final line error free with Rogers umpiring in one hour forty five minutes.

Braddock Gambert Tarentum Bines W. Dalzell Teftield Gumberts Braddocks Braddocka Killen Howess Anderson Rogers

Cantons Quit Early In Tri-State League Tilt

In Wheeling West Virginia on July 31 the Cantons stopped play after the sixth inning citing a need to catch up as Wheeling had begun pounding their pitcher. Final notes show Wheeling with more hits while Cantons committed several errors.

Phitteriee Meehanan Monroe and

International Leaguce Games in Rochester and Buffalo

Fragmented telegram style record shows teams Syracuse, Hamiltons, Torontes, London, and Toledos in listed fixtures with odd numeric codes and uncertain results across Rochester Buffalo Toronto London venues. No clear outcomes or dates discernible.

Rochester Rochesters Syracuses Buffalo Dattales Hamiltons Toronto Torontes Droits London Londons Toledos

Braddock Blues Release Wilson and Sign O'Brien

Manager Bair released William Wilson the club’s first catcher. Wilson will seek a spot with McKeesport. Bair also signed Paul O'Brien formerly of the East End Athletics who is expected to strengthen the behind the bat lineup.

O'Brien Bair Braddock Blues William Wilson McKeesport Paul O'Brien East End Athletics

Greensburgs Beat Collegians In Afternoon Contest

Greensburgs defeated the Collegians of Pittsburg this afternoon by a score indicated as Greensburgs 0212 then 6 6 Collegians 8 8 1008 Hase hits Greensburgs 4 6 Errors Uretusburgs Collegians 1 score unclear but Greensburgs took the game in Greensburg, Pennsylvania July 3.

Collegians Greensevnee Greensburgs Pittsburg Fchlowing Uretusburgs

Baseball Schedule Highlights for Today

National League games include Indianapolis at Pittsburgh Cleveland at Chicago Boston at Washington Philadelphia at New York. American Association matchups feature Louisville at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Kansas City at Baltimore. International League contests show Syracuse at Rochester Hamilton at Buffalo Detroit at Toronto Toledo at London.

National LeaGue Indianapolis Pittsburg Clevelands Chicago Bostons Washington Philadelphias New York American Association Loulavilies Brooklyn St. Loum Philadelphia Kansas Citys Baltimore International League Syracuses Rochester Hamiltons Buffalo Detroiter Toronto Toledos London

Baseball Notes and scattered game chatter

Baseball notes mention Marquis Hexel De Horie with unclear details and indicate the Scotts will accept a challenge from the Bootdales today. A subscriber notes Fitzgerald was not signed.

Hexel de Horie Scotts Boottdales Fitzgerald

Longest Baseball Game On Record From 1877

The text notes a record baseball game between a college team and Manchester in Boston on May 11, 1877. It lasted 2 innings with a 0 to 0 score, as part of Association games in Baltimore and Washington. The fragment references Sawders being secured by rain and mentions inquiries about the longest game.

Washington Baltimore College Manchester Boston

Cardinal Invited to Witness St Philomena Jubilee

St Philomena's Church mounts a grand jubilee for its fiftieth anniversary with interior repainting varnish and new lights marking the first Roman Catholic church in two cities to use electric illumination. The restoration costs near 1000, scaffolding is removed, and Cardinal Gibbons is hoped to attend the elaborate Sept celebration.

Winess St. Philomena ER. C Father Werner Werner Pennsylvania Union Depot Bernard Beck St. Philomena's St. Philomena’s Pittsburg America Ansylvania Ohio Virginia Factory Cardinal Gibbons

Deathly Bullet Survived by Real Estate Man Carman

At Curiaco on July 31 Herman Carman a wealthy real estate man survived a suicide attempt after a bullet lodged in his brain. Doctors Graves and Webster located two bullets one in the skull and the other near the ear with the right side paralyzed. Recovery hinges on skull removal and brain bullet extraction. Carman remained conscious and compos mentis despite the injury.

Curiaco Herman Carman C. H. Graves Webster

Catholics Plan National Congress for Centennial Century

A call was issued for a general congress of the Catholic laity of the United States to meet in Baltimore on November 11 and 12, 1889, to mark the centennial of the Catholic hierarchy. The event coincides with the opening of the Catholic University of America in Washington.

Chicago William Monahan Henry J. Spiunhorst St. Louis Daniel H. Budd Cincinnati United States Baltimore Catholic Congress Catholic University of America Washington

Actorate R L Megraw Arrested for False Pretense

Mrs Ada Haworth accused R L Megraw of taking board at her Penn avenue home by claiming to be a Pittsburg and Western railroad fireman. She seeks $1350 in owed board. Megraw was found in Imperial and jailed awaiting hearing after a public disturbance.

R. L. Megraw Ada Haworth McKenna Penn Avenue Pittsburg and Western Railroad McClelland Merraw Imperial A

Rice Named Superintendent of Citizens' Traction

George W. Rice, chief engineer, is placed in charge as superintendent of the Citizens' Traction Company today. The appointment satisfies the employees and, though temporary, is expected to become permanent.

George W. Rice Citizens’ Traction Company Rice

Alderman McGary Bails Salm on Larceny Charge

Alderman McGary set Philip Salm free on $300 bail after a court appearance on larceny charges. Este Albitus testified Salm entered her Twenty sixth ward home and allegedly removed $515 from an old wrapper.

Morcy McGary Philip Salm Este Albitus

Brown Hal Sets Stallion Pace Record At Cleveland Meet

The Cleveland grand circuit event concluded with Brown Hal, a Tennessee pacer, clocking 2 1 2 3 in the free-for-all heat, shaving half a second from the Lexington mile record. Roy Wilkes pushed hard, Annie H won the 2:00 trot, and four horses lowered marks in the program amid strong performances from Brown Hal’s backers and Ed Geers.

Cleveland Brown Hal Philadelphia Southampton Saratoga St. Paul Dispatch Driving Park Lexington Geers Roy Wilkes Recrra Hal Ned Utica Sprague Gold Dust Annie H Jim Fuller Rovio H New York Misa Alice Tipple Mario Jansen Dobie Genera LO Eannee Peer i Prag Sir Allee Neon Ace Ytt Ed Geors Tom Ee Oe Susie Walton General Geo Dine Geen Ricks Teacenteres

Little Black Encer Wins Dig Stake At St Paul

At Twin City Jockey Club meeting in St Paul Minnesota on July 30 a crowd of about 8000 watched a series of races. Vivian led early in the first race before Roderick Dhu and others challenged, Angelus led in the second where Fox was toppled and Gilly led near the stand. Morse won the third race by a half length over Blarney Stone with Lena Weenie close behind. Brown Princess and Mabel clashed in the fourth with Mabel overcoming a slow start to win by a length. Catalpa captured a thrilling later race amid strong crowd reaction as Fox surged to the front in the stretch and Nettle Watkins faded. Time details incomplete.

St. Paul Mryx Twin City Jockey Club Vivian Per Roderick Dhu Foriopgs Vher Angelus Zola Gilly Fox Strat War Peak Alphonse Morse E Morse Blarney Stone Lena Weenie Brown Princess Mabel Nevada Beerine Malone Chick Peepee Catalpa Romine Woodond Dad Lavinia Wooderalt Tavinia Tea Catalpe Winnin Pam Mo Nettle Watkins Waa

Heavy Saratoga Track Slows Fast Times After Rains

Rainy conditions left a heavy Saratoga surface with only slow times. In the first race over three quarters, Sun derland edged The Moor by a neck in 1 22. Second race winner White Nose clocked 1 33 44. Fifth race saw George Angas among winners as deer inked a victory. lingering track conditions affected several bids.

SanaToena Starlight Portlaw the Moor Tom Finley Sunderland Ie Ee Bon Ilton Leonae Lannie Minnie Goliehily King It Duke of Highlands al Ie Cinema Deer Inks Iitter É Welkes Kittie Posse Marshall Nie Lian Eitty Tod Face Fred Corbett Woedburn Hoeitera George Angas Vickino Sadie Wciaek Toomasarems Thetend

The Southampton Gentlemen Defeat in Cricket Match

The Americaans Won Loxpox on July 5 in a cricket match between the Gentlemen of Southampton and the opposing team. The readable fragment confirms a win for the Southampton side with limited details.

Gentlemen of Southampton

Sullivan and backer tour New York city sports venues

Champion John L Sullivan and backer Charlie Johnson visited sports sites in New York and paid courtesy calls on city and county departments. He handed out small coins to boys, teased onlookers, smoked cigars rapidly, and praised trainer Billy Muldoon as a gentleman while enjoying a playful, drink heavy afternoon.

New York New John L. Sullivan Charlie Johnson Johnson Bullivan Obarile Chamate Billy Muldoon Muldoon Sullivan

Sullivan's Dilemma and Mississippi Requisition Rumors

Reports from New York discuss Sullivan and associates weighing a return to Richburg amid rumors Governor Lowry may seek requisition papers. Officials in Mississippi could pursue a $1,500 state reward, while legal penalties include fines and possible jail time for aiding the case.

New York Richburg Sullivan Johnson Wakely Muldoon Barnitt Dan Murphy Lowry Misais Supetenanens Fianee Marion County Louisiana

Parson Davies Refutes False Reports On Jackson Lees Altercation

Davies arrives from Buffalo and refutes rumors about a dispute between Jackson and Lees. Lees demanded his salary and was told to wait as the men separated and Lees was ordered to leave. Referee Higgins announced the winner as the struggle continued.

Davies Buffalo Jackson Lees England Lynch

Sir Thornton Dead a Famous Young Pacing Stallion

The pacing stallion Sir Thornton was found dead in his Joliet stall this morning after a performance at Aurora. Reports say indigestion from cooling off too soon caused the death. the horse belonged to Wade of Jefferson.

Jouiet Sir Thornton Joliet Aurora Thoroton Reveille Hhs Wade Jefferson Epson

Arctic Pace Duel Set For August Race in Fraisels

Fraiselis Pa July 30 The duel pits Arctic the Atlantic stallion against Crawford Wilkes by George Wilkes for $1000 a side on August 22 at Fraiselis. Stratton owners of Crawford Wilkes and Rider owner of Arctic clash as horsemen anticipate a major match at Syracuse next week.

Fraselis Arctic Atlantic Crawford Wilkes George Wilkes R. A. Stratton W. D. Rider Syracuse New Jersey Stratton Bros

Monmouth Park Entries for Thursday Races

Monmouth Park lists entries for Thursday with horses such as Adame a e m ant and Kalpo Bayard at various weights. Included are Budgets of 10 to 14 pounds and several named fillies, colts, and mares like Carrie U Gregory and Brwnwood among others for the first and sixth races at distances around one mile to one and one sixteenth miles.

Monmouth Park Onaway la le Beverite Adame Kalpo Bayard Menefit St. James Sores Civil Service Jennie V Carrie U . Gregory Abundance Eolian Badge Panay Bisenet Pecey Dawdle Honduras Burlington Brynwood Theodorus Sherick al. Reed Ceawood

Brighton Beach Winners

Brighton Beach results report daily races with multiple winners. Duke of Amen takes four and a half furlongs in 1 29 with Falsehood second and Kink third. Other races list Sainda Bonny Susaiabie Duke Bene nesca Lancaster Miss Cody Panawa and My Own with various placements.

Brighton Beach New York Ig Sles Duke of Amen Falsehood Kink Sainda Bos Bonnie Susaiabie Duke Fracr Benenesca Lancaster Miss Cody Panawa

Murphy Hart Hie Wrist After Prize Fight

In San Francisco on July 31 Billy Murphy suffered a left arm radius fracture and facial swelling from the prize fight. A doctor reported no fractures in his left wrist, though swelling and discoloration were noted and lumps on the eye and ear. Referee Cook said continued action depended on club sanction and potential wage settlement between parties.

San Francisco Billy Murphy Nk Murphy Billy Cook Wves

Cleveland Race Day Card Details

A brief Cleveland race card lists events including the bore na ai sain race and the Thag race with Thag entered by son. The entries indicate a bustling program of horse or greyhound events across the day.

Cleveland Bore Na Aisain Son

Enthusiast Wins Sussex Stakes Amid Stiff Finish

Don Baird's Enthusiast captured the Sussex stakes for year olds in a tight mile race. Gold, owned by Prince Soltykoff, finished second with Baron DeRotha and other contenders close behind.

Lonpor Don Baird Enthusiast Prince Soltykoff Gold Baron DeRothace der Breenite Aeton Bena Lord Calth

Weather Telegrams From Brownsville and Wauren

Reports note river levels at Brownsville and Mercant Town are stationary with cloudy weather. Brownsville records a river height of 6 feet 9 inches. Waurren shows a 410 foot sod level with warm conditions. Thermometer readings vary from 7 P.M to 4 P.M with cloudy skies.

Brownsville

Bound to Have Him Beats the Record

Mrs. Isaac Artz was arrested by Sheriff Warwick on suspicion of poisoning her former husband, David Ramsey, in Elmira county. Ramsey died after a May marriage to Artz, arsenic found in his stomach, prompting coroner involvement and a request for exhumation and further examination of Coleman.

Axepo Inn Isaac Artz Warwick David Ramsey Jet Newake Me Mane Isaac Eman Coleman Ramsey E X. Y Elmira Ramsey Jean Aledo Artz

Son of General Sigel in Chicago bank fraud case

A man named William Blinkner, detained on charges of stealing two $350 certified checks from the German Savings Bank, claims he is General Franz Sigel’s second son. He says he left home three weeks ago for the West and cites family trouble tied to his elder brother’s indictment over a fraudulent pension claim.

St. Louis William Blinkner Franz Sigel New York Utica N. Y France Sigel

Commissioner Tanner Cleared in Pension Reissue Probe

Washington reports an investigating committee found about 1800 pension reissues issued in May under Commissioner Tanner. Reratings average 2 to 5 percent of cases, likely fewer than 200 after two months. Most backdated to earlier applications. The panel says no sensational findings and a gradual rise in pension reratings since last year.

Washington Tanner Arges

The Peoples Store Offers Fine All-Wool Flannels and Fabrics

The Peoples Store advertises fine all wool flannels in barred striped and plain colors with mixed shades. The listing mentions stripes checks and dresses among the offerings.

Typhoid Fever Fears Ebb in Allegheny Park Warnings Rise

July reports show 107 typhoid cases and 13 deaths in the Pittsburg district. Officials cite impure well water near Sherman avenue park and a graveyard site as likely causes, with 30 cases at Allegheny Hospital and 20 at West Penn Hospital.

Allegheny Park Wells Bureau of Health Pittsburg Bureau Tve Faulkner Sherman Avenue Park Siedle Johnstown West Penn Hospital

Notorious Walsh Arrested After Foot Chase by Officer Roche

Officer John Roche pursued the fugitive Jack Walsh through Penn avenue and Sixteenth Street. Walsh resisted and drew a knife, but Constable P. Connelly tripped him with an umbrella and Walsh was handcuffed and taken to the Twelfth ward station.

Walsh Jack Walsh Twelfth Ward John Roche Penn Avenue Sixteenth Street Twenty-ninth Thirtieth Roche Peon Avenue P. Connelly

Burke Extradition to Chicago Threatened by Guarded Move

Burke to be moved from Wisniee to Chicago today under a strong guard. Chief Hubbard and Ross plan the transfer at noon, wary of possible rescue attempts by Burke’s friends. Extradition warrant must arrive from Ottawa, delaying movement for several days at least.

Burke Chicago Wisniee George W. Hubbard Oe Ross Martin Burke Hubbard Urke Ottawa

Glass Works Burned Out in Kokomo Fire

Indianapolis July 31 Three rooms of the Diamond Plate Glass Works at Kokomo Ind were destroyed by fire this morning The loss is placed at about 40000 with 20000 covered by insurance

Indianapolis Diamond Plate Glass Works Kokomo Ind

Mansfield man jailed on burglary charges

Thomas Mooney was sent to jail on burglary and entering a building with intent to commit a felony. Squire Miles Bryan of Mansfield presided, with informations by Constables Rk. P. Perks and John Lees. The alleged events involve Christy’s druggist and Mr. McMahon in Mansfield last Wednesday.

Thomas Mooney Squire Miles Bryan Mansfield Rk. P. Perks John Lees Alaeaion McKee's Rocks Christy McMahon

Fountain Plan Delayed Water Access in City Ward Feud

The Fountain Committee of the Fifteenth ward reports a fountain exists but lacks water. Master Mechanic Jones designed a pipeline plan costing about 300 dollars more, delaying water due to War Department routing. Allegations claim Jones seeks to aid Seventeenth ward residents by enabling their own fountain. A public meeting with Mr John Dalzell is slated for Monday.

Fifteenth Ward Jones McKee Arsenal War Department John Dalzell

West Penn Hospital denies smallpox report

The West Penn Hospital authorities deny any smallpox case in the facility despite yesterday’s report. The notice appears amid general public health concern and a separate advertisement touts a Pure Liquors sale at 412 Market Street offering various whiskies and wines.

West Penn Hospital N Cork Distilleries Co James Watson Beas Dundee Glenlive California Market Street

Allegheny Man Cured of Rheumatism at Medical Institute

Charles M. Eidchenland of 180 Fod poor rong enernae Penn avenue reports a long battle with aches and pains, stomach distress, and rheumatism. After a week of treatment at the PouYpaTind Medical Institute on Penn Avenue, his symptoms improved, appetite returned, and he feels well enough to resume work.

Charles M. Eidchenland PouYpaTind Medical Institute Penn Avenue Chas. M. Eichenlaur

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