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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1889
Page
6
The local club split two games with Indianapolis at Recreation Park. The Senators defeated the Bostons in a brilliant contest while Lyons won a lawsuit against Van Der Ahe of the St. Louis club. The day featured erratic play and loud criticisms from spectators.
Chicago and Cleveland battled to a pitchers contest with a late Chicago rally and a Cleveland ninth inning effort. Anson’s grounder and Sorn’s left field homer supply Chicago’s runs while Tebean’s two base hit prevents Cleveland shutout. Ryan and McAleer spark defense in a game marked by poor field conditions. Attendance 250.
Boston team troubled the Senators until a tenth inning rally. Hoy walked, advanced on two sacrifices, and scored on Wise’s two bagger for the winning run. Haddock and Daily starred for the Senators in a game noted for brilliant plays and close defense.
Rumors suggest Garfield may be released as players are paid today and several may be cut. Reports note Garfield’s status depends on Morris regaining condition, with a potential release once either returns to form.
Two games scheduled this afternoon at Recreventi Park between the local team and the Hoosiers. Home pitcher Galvin Garfield starts for the locals while the visitors rely on 7 a ote Fa as they travel in hope of finishing above seventh.
The OCR text lists scattered city scores and initials such as New York Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburgh with unclear numbers. Names and teams are partially obscured, providing no clear event, date, or outcome.
In Greeveburg on August 1 Greensburg led Scottdale 16 to 15 with no outs and one on base in the last half of an inning before a disputed decision sparked the crowd. Umpire Borsangten faced scrutiny as play continued amid calls.
In Baltimore two games were played with each team winning by the same reversed score. Kilroy faced tough batting in the first game as Baltimore's foes failed to hit him, while in the second game Birmingham pitched well for Baltimore. Kilroy had 3 strikeouts, and Baltimore made 6 runs in the second contest.
Brooklyn tops Louisville in both games at Washington Park Brooklyn despite mud. The first game ends with a late Brooklyn rally and strong pitching from Hecker. The second game sees Louisville miscue heavy fielding by Lovett and a Brooklyn offense led by Corkhill and Clark. Umpire Ferguson presides over both contests.
In Columbus on August 1 Baldwin allowed two or three hits in the third inning before manager Buchenberger pulled him. The game ended 4–0 Columbus over Cincinnati with Daily and MecTammany delivering key two base hits. Hy Baldwin took the loss. umpire was Gaffney.
Philadelphia August 1 Harry Lyons the ball player won his suit against President Von der Abe of the St Louis Base Ball Club and received judgment for 7140 The case grew from last year's American Association championship and a $1000 prize offered to the winning team Lyons case went before Magistrate Dur Von der Abe testified the prize was for the individual player involved and that the money was paid to the club management and not to Lyons directly
Heavy rains left the Athletic ground soft all day until grounds crew worked it into shape by 4 30 PM. Manager Sharsig announced willingness to play but delays toward the penal hour led to uncertainty. The visiting club could decide after 4 30 if play would occur or be postponed.
Braddock hosts McKeesport in a county league showdown that ends with McKeesport’s hopes dashed. Don Ohoe started for the visitors but left early as Braddock pitchers shut down the lineup. Final scoreline shows Braddock triumph with key figures Hartman, Nevins, and McKeesport’s errors contributing to the loss.
Crowds exceed ten thousand at Cleveland Driving Park for the third day as Jack wins the 2 20 trot amid fast times. Axtell fails to beat his own mark but trots 2 1 4 4 for the mile, while Thornless defeats J B Richardson. Monmouth Park and Saratoga reports highlight strong racing with several fast heats and notable owners like George Middleton of Chicago.
Heavy morning rain left the Saratoga track very muddy. King Crab won the first race by walkover while Princess Bowling took the second in 2 03, Glockner captured the third in 2 03 and Prince Howard led long shot finishers in the remaining events. The tomorrow card lists six events with mixed odds and several notable entries.
News from New York reports the Amateur Athletic Union Board of Managers meeting at the Astor House as they vote to accept the Manhattan Athletic Club into membership and discuss peaceful amalgamation with the National Amateur Athletic Association, signaling a potential unification of the two rival bodies.
The McKeesport Driving Park Association met tonight and increased its capital stock from 2600 to 5000 dollars, arranging three day races in early September.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Dorton Shaner Mountain and J W Overim with scattered numbers. It includes a line about a second barrel indicating a fatal detail, but most data are unreadable codes and nonsensical segments.
At Monmouth Park heavy track conditions marked races with several winners. In race one Gryrey edged Ada mant aera and Greil ice for a 1:18 clocking over three quarters of a mile. Race two saw Tenny win a mile event with Farns and Prose in pursuit. Third race favored Unaway over multiple contenders with Bailet colt taking place two. Fourth race featured Fitzjames defeating Sluggard and Niagara in a one and one sixth mile run.
A rough OCR note from Ouzersarna Pennsylvania dated July 1 requests printing a challenge from Je Driscoll Greensburg to wrestle James Connors Pittsburg in catch as catch can three or five falls for 1004 dollars. It asks confirmation of a Greensburg or Pittsburgh venue and promises to attend.
Teemer plans to compete in two major regattas in Denver California and Oswego New York. He hopes to challenge the winner of the Scatie O Connor race while the boatman feels fit and ready. John would rather rest at home than travel for an expensive race, showing mixed enthusiasm.
Davy Sheehan the sprinter left a forfeit of 25 dollars with Jon Martin of Brownsville at The Dispatch office claiming that Martin and his backer must come to Pittsburgh to settle a race. Sheehan says he will meet them at The Dispatch office at any time and means business urging Perroll and Martin to respond.
The J. W. Scotts agree to take on the Scottdales for a $100 side stake. Speer, their manager, left $100 at the office as the Scotts' share. He urges the Scottdales to post their portion at once. Two games are scheduled at Scottdale on August 6 and 7.
James Ray says he will meet Engledram at this office on Monday evening at 8 to arrange a match for a five or ten mile heel and toe race for a hundred dollars a side open for twenty dollars a side.
SEERY made a great one handed running catch yesterday. The Keystones beat the Maroons of Washington Pa by 13 to 0. Draco WHITE made several brilliant stops during the two games yesterday. Morris will probably pitch in one of the Philadelphia games next week. Mr A G OWENS editor of the Indis Journal travels with the Sues team.
A deaf blind insane 24 year old girl named Stella Howard was found near the market in Detroit and taken to police headquarters. A letter on her person says she walked from Scranton Pa to Detroit to find her aunt. If the aunt is not located she will be sent back to Scranton by rail.
Brownsville river at eight feet with clear weather and a 78 degree noon reading. Warren river rising six to ten inches with cloudy warm conditions following heavy rain last night.
The ad lists imported clarets from Brandenburg Freres including Medoc St Emilion St Estepha and Margesuz with several chateaux names and mentions sale by the case or bottle at Schmidts 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue and Lies Gallery 1% and 12 Sixth Mt.
North and South Dakota conventions debated constitutional review for laws and a proposed name change to Benson in honor of the President. The South Dakota panel read names for the new state as Benson and prepared reports for the joint commission. Debates touched oaths in Helena and railroad provisions, with adjournment looming.
The Grand Pacific's Chief Clerk Wyllie says he identifies guests by ears rather than faces noting that ear shape position and size reveal character and help assign rooms. He describes selecting rooms to prevent disturbances and avoid complaints based on ear-based distinctions.
A late report claimed a riot on the Lake Erie road at Beaver Falls but authorities found no trouble at the race. About 150 Italian workers, hired for the road, protested for $150 daily yesterday. a few attempted to strike while others stopped them. The men camped nearby after the incident.
Yesterday marked a day of emancipation celebrations as Afro Americans gathered at Homewood Park Liberty Hall and McKee's Grove with parades, horse ring contests won by J D Field and Andrew Jackson, public speeches by Rev I N Morris and B F Stewart, music by the Homewood Band and Twelfth Ward Drum Corps, and a late Lafayette Hall reception and concert.
A man in a Second Avenue drugstore tries to open a city directory locked by a brass arm and a one cent slot. The clerk explains the slot reveals the path to 1 834 Park Avenue, and the device is praised as reducing nuisance and offering amusement.
A Chicago Times report quotes a street car conductor describing a young woman who deceives conductors to avoid paying fares. He notes her modest appearance masks deception and contrasts her behavior with poorer passengers who pay honestly.
A comical Illinois man visits St. Louis yearly for his birthday anniversary. Each visit ends with injuries and bad luck as his name appears in the City Dispensary book on the same date, with incidents including a broken ankle a broken shoulder blade and a gun accident. The recurring misfortune ends in a rueful remark about avoiding the birthday trip.
An early morning alarm reported a fire in the West End around 2 to 3 o'clock. Telephone inquiry confirmed several houses near the Stone Tavern in the Thirty-fifth ward Temperanceville were on fire and water could not be obtained to combat the blaze. Details remained unavailable at press time.
Report notes a plan in Chicago to counter river odor by using bricks for building porpores. No further details on proponents or timeline are provided.
An Ottawa telegram describes the Tsimpsheans or Ewnagutls in northern British Columbia practicing cannibalism as part of winter dances. Initiates fast and confront the Hamadtai spirit, with public eating of corpses, biting of flesh, and ritual scars across villages. accounts include Knight Inlet and Mamatilli Cullah observations by A Kanaksa and others.
A shy 16 year old cousin boldly compliments a visiting girl’s hair saying it is full of little jerks. The exchange occurs during a summer visit as they ride to town and the moment reveals his bashful affection.
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