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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1890
Page
6
A high scoring baseball game at Exposition Park featured aggressive hitting and several errors. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn with a slugging pace as Galvin and Ward contributed with hits and fielding miscues shaped the outcome.
August 4 at Cleveland the Philadelphia Players' League team fell 5 to 0 in a loosely played game. Attendance listed as 801. Notable players Griffin Lenon Pickett Farrar Graber and Holbert were noted in the brief box score with unclear details.
In Burrato New York on August 4 the Buffalos and Bostons split two games with attendance listed as 1,69. Scoring details and player notes are garbled but mention Quinn, Breether, Kicby, Strack, Downie and Hadrick with stolen bases and errors.
In Chicago on August 4 a 14 inning game stretched long before New Yorks finally prevailed over Chicago. Comiskey's squad showcased sharp fielding and solid hitting led by Crane and King. Final scores and complete line details appear in the box score totals.
Willis Ruff a 21 year old son of Crist Ruff near Central was found hanging from a tree in woods a quarter mile from home. He vanished after playing with children Sunday. inquest to be held by Squire Worton Bethany. No cause given for death.
Telegram from Huntington reports a brutal Logan county killing of an unknown mulatto man with a gold watch and money taken. The Hatfield gang is linked to the crime after detective Jack Napier's warrants. Napier was rumored dead but is alive.
In Brooklyn on August 4 manager Hecker gave Gibson another chance in a Pittsburg game. Wild delivery allowed five runs as Brooklyns beat Pittsburg 10 to 6. Decker Miller and Wilson misplayed supports while Lovett pitched for Brooklyn.
The Altoona Cricket Club will host its annual tennis meet at the club grounds in Pennsylvania starting Tuesday August 1. Events include gentlemen and ladies doubles and singles and mixed doubles, with prizes for first and second in most categories plus special Altoona challenge prizes for gentlemen doubles.
Corrigan accuses Chicago Mayor and Chief of Police of colluding with downtown pool sellers to interfere with his West Side race track sales. Corporation Counsel seeks to file an injunction. master recommends it but court issues delay. Judge Horton to decide whether Corrigan should be punished for contempt.
Cleveland and New York were tied after seven. Cleveland scored four in the eighth before darkness and rain halted play after five minutes. Attendance 900. A rough box shows Clark, Virtue, Smalley, Burkett among stars. Welch pitched. Time 1 1/2? Umpire Mc?
In Lexington on August 4 France and Son, breeders of Ren Wilkes, agreed to stand the trotting stallion at a fee of $1,000 for the next season. This sets an unprecedented high price for a trotting sire.
The Boston team of the National League defeated the Chicago nine by 4 to 3. Getrein scattered hits while the Eeaneaters showed loose defense but timely hitting. Notable hitters included Sullivan and Brodie with runs and RBIs. Sky Hutchinson fanned seven in a losing effort for Chicago.
Galtys still holds the feud as Ward claimed yesterday victory and Mather showed strength in Brooklyn. A rough game by the locals left readers with the sense of a hustling season. The Bisons face tougher opponents yet promise a tougher herd. A note from the Our Hoyas manager William Levy gathers reader attention. The Buffaloes postpone a game at Exhibition Park and have strengthened since their last appearance.
Arlie Latham makes a third base debut for Cincinnati against Philadelphia, homering and three base hit as the Reds win 7 to 5. Pitching and fielding errors aside, Cincinnati bunched runs in the sixth inning to seal the victory.
McKee fires a strong pitching game as home team shocks Wheeling 6 to 2 in a Tristate League special telegram. Hartman, Lytle, Hinehart, and Zotelar post notable at bats. attendance at 75 with Wheeling hitters Freeman and Baker among the cited contributors.
A wind hail storm damaged Spirit Lake Iowa. a German woman was killed by lightning at a Chicago home. Reports mention hot weather harming Minnesota and Dakota crops, a St Etienne firedamp blast, and a drowning of two Freeman Dickerson sons in Detroit.
The hot weather slows at the wharf with minimal briskness in trade though the three packets still perform reasonably. The river shows no major decline yet as six feet slack water persists, while Davis Island maintains level and the water chart notes three feet inches at six o'clock. Arrivals include James G. Blaine and Adam Jacobs from Morgantown Elizabeth and Geneva. Departures list Jacobs and Hialne for Mini and adjacent landings Elizabeth for Elizabeth and Geneva.
Special telegram from Brighton Beach reports today's races with results including filly binamet second and various placements. Erwent second, steward third with details of distance and horse names such as Bourbon and Christy noting race times around 3:15.
AFECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH FROM GUTTENBURG AUGUST 4 RESULTS OF TODAY S RACES FOLLOW First race six furlongs Pigeon first Little Minute second Forhill third Time 1 164 Second race One furlongs Woodcutter first Alarming second Parolins third Time Third race Sve furions Jim satay Sret cools second Fourth miieands qua Mi second Jennie McParland Toe i Fifth race sizanda half Eatontown og hier aetd Lana ae stream second Arizona third Tima fa
Morning river reports show Ferectal teleghans to the dispatch with several stations, including KrOwnsville and Morgantown, noting 4 feet 6 inches and 4 feet 40 inches respectively, both stationary. Weather is clear to cloudy with varying thermometers and canal levels.
Report of the Saratoga event noting the five furlong girls race results with Rosaline filly achieving top position and arst listed among competitors.
Inigo Tyrrell's New York Company opened the last week of the long season at Harris Theater presenting Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl in creditable fashion. Saturday night the theater closed for extensive improvements ahead of next season opening August 18.
A severe thunderstorm struck the city and nearby districts, toppling trees and damaging the Willoughby property and oil tank owned by 8. D. Heffner. Work street sewer flooding and ruined electric light lines disrupted utilities. Mr Morrow and Frank McCay were briefly shocked. A cloud burst between Derrick City and Foster Brook washed out a railway track and halted trains for a day. Two houses were lifted, one demolished, but no fatalities reported.
A Webster man George Moore lies slowly sinking after being struck with a club by a man named Simpson. If Moore dies Simpson faces murder charges. Deputies guard Irwin mines amid pending trouble as strikers leave tools. A fever epidemic worsens with daily deaths and townspeople fleeing.
An eight hour work day demonstration planned for August 10 by Local Assemblies 025 and 2288 and Local Union 335 United Mine Workers Knights of Labor. The program includes a 10 30 a m parade and a noon mass meeting at Fritz Grove with speakers Samuel Gompers N R Heisel John B Rae Robert Watchorn William Martin and Peter Wise.
Chairman Cunningham of the Lawrence County Republican Committee named a four-county investigation committee with members including Cece McGracken ex State Senator and Rev J C Wonder to probe bribery cases in Butler, Mercer, and Lawrence counties. The group plans to meet in New Castle within two weeks. The Lawrence County Executive Committee outlined leaders Benjamin Cunningham Secretary F F Liken Treasurer George B Mongae H W Greggaby and W B K Thompson.
Albert Weaver aged 53 and Charles Martin aged 19 were instantly killed by lightning in Hamilton township near St Thomas on Saturday afternoon. A companion nearby was badly stunned as a severe county storm struck barns buildings and cattle.
A quiet day at Miisworth Park follows a busy Sunday as veterans recall their experiences from the late war. James Dillon of the Scottdale Herald spoke to a large audience and several veterans shared memories while a few partygoers were escorted to the guard house after becoming slightly unruly. Senator E. Y. Hoo of Indiana Pa is slated to speak tomorrow evening.
August 14 report notes Findlay Oil Exchange organized with officers C. C. Harrmn as President and W. J. appliemens as Treasurer. Reenactment of Afford expected, aiming for Buckeye Pips certificates to be issued and market ready.
Henry M. Jack of Cedarville arrived in Winstren and stayed at the Squires House. During the night his coat was hung on a bed and he was robbed of 2000 dollars in negotiable paper and 275 in cash.
Special Telegram reports James Burton a Pennsylvania Company employee was run over and killed instantly at Wampum while walking on the track. He lived in Pittsburg and the body was described as terribly mangled.
Near Ashland county Ed Parrott shot and killed Tavesick in a drunken row yesterday. The murder is attributed to an old grudge. Parrott has not been arrested. A mother was injured and a child killed in a separate incident in Mt Pleasants. A woman with a babe in her arms was run over by a man named...
Christian Beener, a wealthy German butcher, was confined in an insane asylum after a three week local sensation. He had settled $90,000 in real estate on his wife to stop lunacy proceedings, then she left him. He issued 1000 tickets for a free excursion to Atlantic City and roamed barefoot despite a $100,000 fortune.
A lamp explosion burned a 10 year old boy and his younger brother at Middle Run while kerosene handling went wrong. A veteran Court House employee Green W. Williams died at 70. A Moravia P and L E train struck James Bottom, killing him. Michael Brox donated 1000 to St Frances de Sales Church. Mrs Jeremiah Millee died from a gunshot wound to the head. A barn and hay at Slechrist’s in Warren were struck by lightning and destroyed. Mansfeld Valley Electric Co bought 40 acres at 2000 per acre. Tramps burned James Repine’s barn. farm implements lost. McArthur & Auguststedt workers struck over wages. managers eventually signed and workers returned. Sawmill at Mt Alton burned. lumber losses. Mrs DaNre died after mistaken laudanum in castoria bottle. James Potter of Morrellville to press proceedings over marriage. Cabroate employees at McArthur & Auguste’s plant returned after wage dispute. Lucress Ricketts attempted to cut his throat in Olington. C. W. Forester’s 7 year old fell into Niles 602 river. mother drowned saving him. Flood suit against Hinkle Lumber decided for defendants. Brewert to build $100,000 facility opposite Moore’s distillery on Youghiogheny river. Second Ward resident ga rred $20,000 against Philadelphia brewer.
A six year old boy, Harry R. Shaw, burned to death at Meyran avenue in Oakland when his clothing caught fire while he played near a blazing garbage pile. An inquest is planned. Other incidents include brakemen injured in Pittsburgh area rail work, a skull fracture from a fall near Ormaby station, a runaway horse in Allegheny causing an overturned express car, a boy and a girl hurt by a crane chain and a burn from a bonfire at Meyran avenue. A dog injured Tommy Erussell and several ribs were broken in a foundry accident.
Delegates to the Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention arrived in the city and checked into various hotels. Father Cousty expected today. Committee chairmen held a meeting and reports were read. A reception for Indiana and Philadelphia delegates was planned, with events tonight and tomorrow. An excursion on the Monongahela is planned with fireworks, leaving at 2 pm and returning about 10 pm. Philadelphia delegates arrive 7 30 pm on a special B and O train.
Braddock Borough Council meeting drew a packed crowd as a vote on granting right of way to the Braddock and Turtle Creek Railway triggered fiery exchanges. Allegations of bribery and threats dominated the session with Holtzman and Dible clashing over amendments and timing for the road project.
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