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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1889

Page

6

New York Defeats Chicago In Twelve Inning City Game

In a tightly contested twelve inning affair the New Yorks beat the Chicagos in a good game at Recreation Park. Sanders officiated and was accused of bias toward Philadelphia. Morris and Gleason pitched well for New York and Pittsburgh-like defense from Carroll and Beckley highlighted the tight contest, which featured a dramatic final innings rally before the visitors sealed victory with a run in the twelfth.

Philadelphia Sanders New Yorks Chicagos Garfield

Hoosiers Fall to Boston in Opening Game Slugfest

INDIANAPOLIS August 6 Inability to solve Daly's delivery doomed the Hoosiers in today’s opener with Boston. Boyle pitched well and received solid support, but the visitors wore batting clothes and hammered out a victory. Denny at short and Glasscock delayed by a missed train. Stolen bases, double plays, and chaotic fielding marked the chaotic contest as Indiana failed to connect with Daly and fell behind early.

Indianapolis Young Daly Hoosiers Boston Boyle Denny Cincinnati Sitondenee Lion

Anson's Chicks Fall to Last Against Giants

Chicago battled uphill and tied the score in the seventh before Tiernan's eighth inning homer put the Giants ahead. O'Day's delivery impressed, leading to Beele’s appearance in the eighth. O'Rourke and Duffy starred. attendance 8,000. Notable stats included two each for Tiernan and Duffy, and two steals by Ryan and O'Rourke. Anson and corps were discussed in a club update.

Chicago Tiernan Gore Giants O'Day Ewing Beele O’ Rour Ere Duffy

To Day's Home Game Versus Phillies Closes Series

The local team faces the Phillies in a home contest that would wrap up the current series if the game is completed as scheduled. Tomorrow's game had been set for a continuation, but it was played earlier, altering the series conclusion.

Recreation Park Harry Wright Sanders Farrar Wight Galvin Phillies

Association Games Reds Edge Barale's Team in Close Clash

Baltimore lost the game as Duryea curves baffled the lineup. Heilly and McPherson led early pressure, with forces at the plate and Reilly handling a key throw. Cincinnati secured a 8 1 run tally while Duryea fanned Foreman and Bruck struck out. Duryea pitched effectively for Cincinnati.

Reds Barale Bresklyn Athletics Columbus Kan Baltimore Baltimores Duryea Munning Heilly Foresaute Reilly Je8 Pire Laltimores

Pittaburger Triumph Over Kansas City in Close Play

In a well played game ColumBus notes Pittaburger beating Kansas City, with strong tour hits and steady offense. Officials and team names appear garbled, but the result shows Pittaburger prevailing in a competitive match through the late innings.

Pittaburger Kansas City ColumBus Obig Kansas

Athletics Slump Squashes Brooklyns In Long Loss

Philadelphia reports the Athletics collapsed after the fifth inning as Brooklyn pounded out three runs, only one earned, with shaky fielding noted as a key factor in a lopsided defeat.

Philadelphia Athletics Brooklyns Ree

Kilrain Sailed to Evade Police After Arrest Near Hampton

Jake Kilrain, defeated boxer, was arrested at Hampton Beach by Detective Norris. A cat boat escape to sea followed, with Kilrain surrendering after a chase. Kilrain and Mrs Kilrain were later taken toward Old Point Comfort amid reports of further police efforts.

Jake Kilrain Hampton Beach Norris Sullivan Mississippi Norforka Ocean View Hampton Jake Norfolk Old Point Comfort Roveet

Sullivan in the South: The Champion Slagger in Jackson

Jackson Mississippi August 5 Sullivan spent the night in the city jail awaiting a habeas corpus hearing. Crowded courtroom. He claims confinement here was unlawful and seeks bail while facing a misdemeanor charge in Marion County. Sullivan’s case attracts reporters and a large crowd as authorities prepare for transfer to Purvis and possible grand jury action.

Jackson Miss Sullivan Mat Clune Marion County New County Janathans Purvis Conort Acme Richar P.mud Toey Aoe Lancohn Daffy New York Miller Justice of the Peace Genares Ti Berdinatsntod

Saratoga Winners Heavy Rains Slow Track

Saratoga August 5 heavy rains and a very heavy track slowed races. Results across multiple legs show Fenelon, Elkton, and Lena winning key races with fast times in a damp card, while the Beach results in New York on August 6 list winners and placements.

Saratoga Sunshine Lad Pulsifer Violan Rustic Aunt Jenny King Idie Teethers Viense Anitha Bono Meriden Fenelon Holland and Judge Morand Gena Everett Hed Eighsy Satisfaction Lynn Belmont Mamie Bay Landseer George Bi Mamie Hay Tean Estelle Spees Sag Millibe Founso Cecil B. Wi Milton Bt. Loke Frock Boone Crates Limite Eh Org Recetas Wincers New York Brighton Beath Aim Aev Glory Seconis Aix F Fadlongs Basmond Rev Sina Ars Furio Friar Vgn

Pullman Regatta Draws Amateur Rowers to Chicago

Amateur oarsmen from Chicago and beyond arrive for the Pullman Regatta to be held Thursday through Saturday. The Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto has arrived and is quartered at the Florence Hotel. Crews from Bradford, Atalanta, and other clubs are in top shape after recent examinations. A dredged mud bank improves the course and a new outing platform at the south end of the islands aids competitors. Sleeping cars are prepared to accommodate the influx of visitors.

Guremen Chicaco Maony Pullman Argonaut Rowing Club Toronto Florence F. Merce Backus FE Camarseang Willisss Skipon Tore

Moomouth Park Entries and American Cricket Tour

Entries for a local horse meet list seven events with various horses and stakes. The American cricket team from Philadelphia played Sussex at Brighton on a wet wicket, Scott and Patterson excelling as the visitors posted scores and Palmer impressed with four runs.

Philadelphia Cricketers Gentlemen of Sussex Brighton Scott Patterson W. Scott R. B. Brown Steever Clark Monotont Palmer

The End of Pimlico Ends Summer Racing at Pimlico

Baltimore sports wrap notes there will be no fall meeting at Pimlico this year. Reported sentiment suggests this marks the end of Pimlico’s racing era and the abolition of the fall program.

Baltmoore Pimlico Mary

Bissell Seeks Meeting With Clark Over Pending Matter

William Bissell called the office last evening expressing a wish to meet Jeas Taert fe temanee Sabetes Satek. He stated the matter requires attention and will be given consideration.

Bissell Clark William Bissell Jeas

Two Nines to Pound the Festive Ball at Tarentum

Tarentum doctors and druggists plan a Thursday match game at 2 PM with a supper bet at the Central Hotel. The winning side earns $5. each team fields three subs to cover wounded or substitute positions.

Tarentum Central Hotel Mercury Itcher Bennett Galbraith Anderson McComb Htield Hinchman Crnter Swarts Burtchfield McCartney Sesistant Battery Montacmuery Hall and Druggiste A. Haslett B. Heerlen Iteher James Staley C. Rat B. Hannell Grtsch 4. Kennedy Goldsmith James Mieistant Orman Andrew Martin

Mr. Phillips Condition Described by Wife in City Visit

Mrs. Horace Phillips with Dr. Sanders and Horace’s relatives arrived in the city to pack their household goods for Philadelphia. She says his illness came on like a shock and left him near death at times but he would rally, leaving her anxious about his fate.

Horace Phillips

Tarentum Fan Game Sets Grid for Leans vs Fat Men

A Tarentum baseball match is scheduled for 4 PM this afternoon on the Gumberts grounds featuring the lean and fat men of Tarentum. The Leans, led by W. Nesbit and McCollum, aim to pulverize their opponents while interior talk hints at a decisive clash. The lineup includes Nesbit, McCollum, Tee, Thesempane, Finsey, Bessey, Bailey, and William Eld, with several alternates and local professionals listed as replacements.

Gumberts Tarentum Nesbit Attorm Teher McCollum Merchant Kenee Cashier

Scottdale Club Tops Greensburg In Afternoon Indoor Showdown

Scottville beat Greensburg in a decisive game this afternoon. The match featured strong play by Gumbert from Pittsburg and lineup changes, with the J. W. Scotts and Scottdales planning a $100 side ball game at Scottdale today, promising a lively intergrade contest.

Scottdale Greensburg Ifn Secone Gumbert Pitts Greensdupes Tonyar Milbee McCormick J. W. Scotts Scottdales Scotts Zacharias

Today's Baseball Schedule Across Leagues

National League games feature Philadelphia at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Washington at Cleveland and Boston at Indianapolis. American Association matches Brooklyn at Columbus Baltimore at Philadelphia. International League action has Syracuse at Toronto Rochester at London Buffalo at Hamilton and Toledo at Detroit.

Philadelphias Pittsburg New Yorks Chicago Washingtons Cleveland Bortons Indianapolis American Association Brooklyns Columbus Baltimores Philadelphia International League Syracuses Toronto Rochesters London Buffalos Hamilton Toledos Detroit

Maybrick murder trial vividly details defense case

At Liverpool assizes the defense for Mrs Maybrick in the poisoning case presents experts arguing gastroenteritis over arsenic. Testimony notes fly papers used cosmetically and arsenic found in cosmetics, with Mrs Maybrick asserting she prepared mixtures to treat illness. she submits a confession that shocks the court.

Liverpool Maybrick MacNamara Trish College of Surgeons Paul Victoria University Poole Noree Ain St . Sarees Wrens

Dervish Defeat Report From General Grenfell

General Grenfell telegraphs that Egyptian troops defeated the Dervish force on Saturday. He says about 8,000 Dervishes were engaged and the army is completely broken. Egyptian cavalry remain, while a column under Colonel Wode headed to Abu Simbel to prevent retreat.

Grenfell Wodegone Abu-Simbel

Commerce Developing In Africa

Lieutenant Dhanis returns from three years in the Upper Congo region where he notes river stations are porous and development is hindered by navigable routes. He traveled eight days to Moe between riverbanks as part of ongoing commerce growth in Africa.

Africa Brussells Dhanis Upper Congo

Stopped Sunday Games Fines for Canton L O Reformers

Canton Ohio August 6 Canton and Springfield players were arrested for playing Sunday games and fined including costs. A second arrest followed instigation by the Law and Order League. After discussion a compromise set a fine with costs and barred further Sunday games. No game was played due to muddy grounds.

Canton, C Canton Springfield Justice Reigner Law and Order League Justice Rimgle Law and Order

Meadvilles Manager Receives Telegram From Duquesner

Manager Rouche of the Meadvilles received a telegram from the Duquesner manager in Pitcburg canceling today and tomorrow's games. The Duquette face of their Meadville chain agreed to play Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in Jamestown, Va.

Rouche Meadvilles Duquesner Pitcburg Meadville Jamestown

Weather observations at Wakre River and BeowWnsville River

Fragmented report notes WakreRiver at four to ten of a foot and stationary, weather clear and cool. BeowWnsville River at four inches and stationary, weather clear. Thermometer reading six feet eight inches and unknown further details.

Wakren Beowwnsville M. W

Wiped Out by Fire Devastates Spokane Falls Business District

A catastrophic blaze destroyed most of Spokane Falls business area last night. Twenty five blocks burned. losses estimated at six million dollars. Fire started at seven in a lodging house on Railroad avenue and spread rapidly due to wind. The Crescent building alone remained, saved by tearing down adjacent structures. Provisions scarce, rioters contained, and banks resuming operations in part the next day.

Sant Railroad Avenue Pacific Crescent Ilitia Ing

Suspected Pair Detained Near Seventh and Grant

Report says two suspicious characters were nabbed at the corner of Seventh avenue and Grant street and confined at Central station. One man was intoxicated while the other, Weiland, allegedly attempted to rifle his pockets. Weiland, a stock dealer from Ohio, faced charges as four dollars were found in a pocket while a woman named Miss Weiland was also charged with a related offense.

San Seventh Avenue Grant Street Central Station Weiland Ohio

Milwaukee Citizens Aim at One Cent Encampment Fare

Milwaukee residents plan a conference with Central Traffic Association officials to secure a one cent fare for an encampment. Previous efforts with Chicago and North Western and Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul failed, making one Milwaukee advocate's hope the last chance.

Curcaco Milwaukee The Central Traffic Association Chicago and Northwestern Chicago, Milwaukee and

Finest stock of all wool blankets and flannels on sale

Early market specials boast the best and largest stock of 1000 pairs all wool country blankets in white scarlet and plaids plus white gray and scarlet. Fine Saxony blankets and flannels in various shades and designs priced to suit, with embroidery flannels from 75c upward. Ladies wool flannel skirts offered from $1 to premium qualities.

Saxony

Ivory Soap Promoted as Luxurious Bath Soap in Ad

Clara praises Ivory Soap as the most luxurious for bathing while Louise notes its floating property, claiming it helps locate it in water. The ad warns that many white soaps imitate Berg but lack its unique gentleness, urging readers to ask for Ivory Soap. Copyright 1895 by Procter & Gamble.

Clara Louise Procter & Gamble

Atlantic City Hotel Elevator Proprieter Ad Names

Fragmentary readable text lists a Salt water baths in a New Jersey city hotel. Mentions proprietor and elevator. Includes E Roberts and Sons.

Atlantic ” City Coe States H H.R Wade Apless Potel Iading 'H City N. J E. Roberts

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