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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1889
Page
6
Philadelphia August 4 The Allegheny Baseball Club manager Horace Phillips travels east amid criticism and health decline. Dr. Foster says he remains rational in baseball talks but unstable otherwise. Secretary Scandrett may oversee finances as Nimick explores a new battery and potential replacements for manager.
Pittsburg physician Dr. Foster says manager Phillips is not paralyzed but unable to continue as baseball boss. He notes Phillips may recover if condition improves in a week or ten days, but warns the overworked brain and recent illness likely ended his managerial career and travel with the club.
Samuel Keys, a veteran fur racing observer, commends Hal Polster noting the horse’s pace and potential. He recalls watching Polster win at Cleveland and expects the young horse to be a credit to Pittsburgh if secured. Polster’s rivals Brown Hal and Gossip Jr. are discussed, with praise for other circuit horses and strong meeting prospects.
McKeesport battled Wheeling in a weather damp game at Wheeling with solid defense and late scoring. Williama and Speer led Wheeling while Youngn and Armour contributed for McKeesport as both teams produced a close contest.
Special telegram from Jackson Mississippi reports Governor offended by Sullivan’s Nolay reception in a Sunday crowd of 1500. Sullivan arrives late by train and is escorted to Edwards Hotel then to jail, with attempts by supporters blamed for worsening his condition.
A letter from Sam Barkley, ex Pittsburg second baseman now with Toledo, explains his transfer from Kansas City to Toledo. He reports poor relations with Watkins and says he planned to quit baseball unless paid one hundred dollars and five hundred dollars by Mor ton of Toledo. He intends to retire at season’s end.
The Dispatch reports improving play at Capitol Park as Washington Senators and New York Giants games attract bigger crowds. John Irwin and Beecher from Wilkes-Barre bring new life to the team, while Glasscock’s Hoosiers receive praise for management. An anecdote recalls a Harvard alumnus injured in early play, yet remaining a ball fan.
Special corre. reports Cleveland scene as the local baseball club struggles to win, with pitchers failing by narrow margins and talk of lease and renewal looming. Buck Ewing’s long homer over left field stands highlighted as the team faces uncertain finances and future, while uniform changes and the Eastern series loom in prospect. Bakely and Boyle receive notes for strong performances amid a tense season.
Hoosier patrons extend forgiveness to the team after a stretch of victories. The squad earns recent wins boosting confidence and support from local boosters and faculty alike.
Indiana in Cleveland wins both games and seven of ten overall, with Glasscock thriving as manager. Sack and Snare show steady play while Praises for Glasscock rise. Chicago signee Sommers joins as catcher. Budgets and backers in Indianapolis rise with Wageiner rumors. Club eyeing Pittsburgh success and potential new players as season progresses.
The report lists club standings as of close of Saturday’s play. Key shifts in the top four and mid-table clubs are noted, with bonus points and head-to-head outcomes highlighted for the latest results.
A roaring New Years crowd at Ridgewood Park Brooklyn witnessed the Brooklyns overpower the St Louis Champions in a high attendance game. The score showed Brooklyn ahead with strong hitting and solid defense as spectators filled every open space and fence perimeter.
Davis mishandled a routine ball in the ninth allowing Columbus to rally and score two runs, breaking a Kansas City lead. Gastright and Conway performed well for Columbus and Kansas City, with two-base hits from Joe and Len. Conway struck out eight while Gastright fanned six.
Parapetresta on August 4 reports Ewing pitched well and the team backed him with solid defense as Athletica whitewashed McMahon’s squad. Highlights include McMahon settling after the first inning and Loutevilles contributing 14 hits.
Sporting notes mention a letter for J Leyton and list Sawders Miller Casey Ciencia as local battery prospects. Phillies will be with us today and the piece wonders if a repeat dose similar to the last given to them is possible.
New York August 4 The Immigration Commission's Ridgway inspected the La Bretagne and other steamers, finding steerage clean and well ventilated with cheerful passengers. He mixed with immigrants, noting cases of naturalization papers and odd stories, including a woman deemed possibly insane and a shoemaker who claimed theft of funds abroad. He plans further visits to immigrant facilities to assess procedures.
The cruiser Boston ran aground near Rose Island during a bay trial. A cracked plate let water in but pumps and divers worked all day to patch the vessel as secrecy surrounded the incident in Newport on August 4.
Frank Slavin, Australian heavyweight champion, has arrived and intends to challenge anyone for £1000 side money, the Police Gazette reports. The cable notes the belt and championship of the Smith is at stake, with past bouts and possible challengers discussed.
A three week crime wave grips Englewood with murders robberies and burglaries. Daniel Burrows is killed on Atlantic Street near his home and Jesse Sherwood’s house is looted of 3000. The town imposes military discipline strangers must justify themselves or face ward detention.
Mamie F Allison aged 15 was found dead in her bed in Bererville Texas on Tuesday morning by her 9 year old sister who did not notify neighbors. Doctors say foul play was involved with deliberate choking and bloody wounds. The family were away from home since Sunday and police have few leads.
The navy cruiser Boston struck a rock near Rose Island in Narragansett Bay during speed trials and returned to Goat Island. Water tight compartments sealed, engine room flooded, ship steered for shore and possible dry dock repairs planned in New York.
Baltimore dispatch reports a midnight gunfire at 325 Langale Street where William Dolan, a bookkeeper, and his wife were found dead, feet to feet in a hallway. Dolan, described as insanely jealous, killed his wife and himself in a three year marriage begun by elopement.
William McCall killed his father-in-law Sol Harris in Montevallo Shelby county after an earlier threat Harris warned he would be in hell. McCall attacked with a heavy stick then fatally stabbed Harris disemboweling him and nearly severing his head before surrendering to officers.
In Vinetta Nevada on August 4 a deed from the United States Marshal conveyed all Satro Tunnel Company property to Union Trust Company of New York. The sale satisfies a mortgage and follows a foreclosure suit filed in the United States Circuit Court at Carson on October 1, 1888, which led to the auction of the property.
Mayor Pearson jailed W. M. Spohn yesterday at the plea of the youth's father who says his son is in danger. An examination will be conducted to assess the case and the boy's welfare.
Washington dispatch notes a rapidly expanding census operation led by Mr Porter with about 100 clerks now and 2 000 expected by March next year and 40 000 enumerators by June The piece highlights typewriter use boosting efficiency and mentions the presence of 10 pretty typists soon rising to 50 and tallies the potential $20 000 government saving while predicting clearer mortality comparisons between black and white populations and the growing influence of the Negro in population trends
A Hampton dispatch reports Kilrain plans to depart and will not be governed by Sullivan's actions. He refuses surrender and has been in telegraphic contact with friends, noting he will be guided by them in the next steps.
Still in seventh place the report shows the gross exchange for the week ended Agens with rates per cent of in as compared with the amounts for the corresponding week in 1888.
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