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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1890
Page
6
The Buffalo Bisons managed only one run as Cunningham shut them down while Pittsburg struck for multiple innings. Becket and Bullisne led the visitors with strong hits and the locals rallied late but could not overturn the deficit. Attendance registered 134 as the Buffalo players’ league struggle continued.
Cleveland defeats Chicago 6 to 4 in a poorly played tilt noted for errors by both sides. Home crowd attendance listed as 254 with shaky fielding and pitching yet Cleveland managed a late surge to secure the win.
In Cincinnati on August 6 Pittsburg led six innings but errors and missed plays fell apart as Reds pitcher Hecker shut down the offense. Cincinnati capitalized on a late rally with key hits from McPhee Reilly and Marr to pull ahead. Final line reflected Reds dominance after a tense start.
Cleveland and Chicago NL clubs played two games before about 2000 fans. Young pitched for Cleveland in the first game while Hutchison was hit hard. Garfield struggled in the second game as Chicago seized on wild pitching. Ardner and CarWest each had key hits. West, Wamon, and Zimmer stood out for Cleveland with several extra-base threats.
A tight Brooklyn versus Boston National League game played at Washington Park drew a strong crowd. Notable players included Long, Golling, Hines, and Tucker for the Brooklyns with Clarkson pitching, while Boston saw solid efforts from Bennett, Smith, and Pinkney. Final scoring details show a competitive match with errors and base advances shaping the outcome.
New York defeated Philadelphia 9 to 5 in the opening game as Gleason faced heavy hits. Attendance was 2,342 with stars such as Hamilton Tiernan Burkem Morning Gray and Thompson contributing for the visitors.
The schedule lists games for the day across leagues with matchups including National League games in Pittsburgh versus Cincinnati New York versus Philadelphia Boston versus Brooklyn Chicago versus Cleveland and the Athletics facing Columbus while Brooklyn visits Louisville and Syracuse plays St. Louis.
Wheeling Tri-State League team defeated the Torontos this afternoon. Paddex pitched a good game for Toronto, handling the last four innings. The report notes a strong Wheeling offense and a competitive Toronto effort.
Stolen batteries reported in Toronto involving individuals including Smith Padden and Mitchell and Lytle. Authorities investigating connection to Hetwu incident.
The Eclipse club of East Liverpool visited Philipsburg today and were defeated by the Water Cures. McClure the new pitcher showed strong form and with proper support the visitors might have had four runs.
In Younestows Ohio on August 6 the hard hitting contest between local teams yielded a tight score. Details are incomplete but the teams exchanged blows and kept the outcome in doubt throughout.
Local players prepare for Altoona tournament starting August 19 as several club members, including F X Barr and Thomas Ewing, confirm attendance. Plans for a handicapped gentlemen’s event soon and a ladies mixed tournament follow, while Morehead skips Altoona to focus on intercollegiate and Eastern events.
The Northwestern Rowing Association held a senior day regatta on August 6 with one and a half mile races in smooth water. Winners included Merenton in the four-oared event, with Wolpe second and Uwanshtanong third, time 6:13. Other results list Minnesota Cedar Rapids and Detroit crews in various shell events, pages of incomplete times and placements.
East End Gymnastics Club to hold trials to pick best men for broader competitions at New Castle and Philadelphia. Coach Kirchner returns from vacation to lead training and introduce fencing and self defense. September will feature a three hour race for the club championship.
Wight of the Baltimore and Ohio road reports an expected 50 percent grain yield for 1890, with corn at about 40 percent and drought hurting Kansas. He notes efforts to restore old rates on grain and provisions amid tariff disputes, aiming to avoid famine and even up markets.
The Portland Chamber of Commerce president sent a telegram to Oregon’s congressional delegation protesting census figures. He notes Washington’s 54 443 votes vs Oregon’s 68 400 votes and argues the census undercounts Oregon, reducing its electoral and congressional representation for ten years.
In Springfield August 5 Jesse Brenner a local liveryman with a noted kennel writes a challenge to neighbor Frank Lang after a dog attack left Lang with a severed finger Lang sought action against Brenner after the note was read by a clerk Brenner later offered to retract but Lang filed an affidavit Brenner also referenced a sale of fabrics by Huavs Hacks with discounts.
Pittsburg horsemen celebrate as Dallas defeats Cricket for first place in a tight finish. Leopard Rose rebounds to win the 230 class, while Margaret 8 dominates the 220 class. Jacks debuts on one mile track as new faces join the card.
A special dispatch reports strong racing in Danville with good track conditions weather and attendance. Winners at Saratoga and Saratoga District listed with times and placings for races from one mile to seven furlongs including Princess Annie More Rancocas Mrs Bennett Sunnybrook and others.
August 21 to 23 fall meeting notices issued by the Driving Park Association. Purses total 5000 dollars with events for 2:40, 2:30 and free-for-all trots and a pace. Duquesne Baseball Club seeks a game with Greensburgs. Island Gun Club of Wheeling plans a sweepstake shoot.
In an August 6 dispatch from La Libertad a force about 3,000 Guatemalan revolutionaries under Generals Juustinian Sandoval Maximo Cerna and Alfonso Irungaray were defeated by Guatemalan loyalists under General Pedro Barrillas, brother of the president. Honduras reportedly lends moral support to Guatemala as President Bogran retreats toward the frontier. two guerrilla chiefs Figures and Miranda threaten capture.
B. and B. Black goods advertise silk warp Henrietta at one dollar a yard and 50 inch all wool serge at seventy five cents per yard. Boots and Box and Buentlemen light weight shoes offered at five dollars this month only. Located at Fifth and Market.
James H. Rice recounts Colonel Bridgeland once offered to sell a horse to President Harrison after the 1888 election. Bridgeland allegedly tried to curry favor with a $150 price, but Harrison did not take the offer. Bridgeland later died and was said to despise the President, with rumors the horse remained at the White House.
Cuanteston August 6 The bitter political campaign in South Carolina ended at Waterboro with a rain soaked crowd of about 1000 and several clashes leaving heads injured. Tillman captured 187 of 320 convention votes as opponents vow to continue the fight. An Alliance candidate H A Metz emerged in Charleston district against W H Brawley, with speculation WJ Talbert may run in Tillman’s district unless the subtreasury tonic is accepted.
At Deteort on August 6 William Hatt 24 and Annie Hack 22 sought a marriage license. Annie had promised to marry Charles Hatt, his cousin, who had provided a house and planned a same day wedding. The couple obtained the license and wed in Phelan's office amid fears of Charles' interference.
Bunner August 6 report on the firemen's tournament in which about 10 000 spectators witnessed a grand street pageant. 12 hose companies and nine bands marched in a late parade formation with prizes awarded for races and best appearing units.
The Reading rolling mill strike remains unsettled as puddlers stay out while other departments return to work. Management objects to scale clauses requiring mill committee consent for discharge and a year of employment, claiming two months iron on hand and indifference to puddlers. Finishers had quit with puddlers, not Amalgamated members.
A large crowd gathered at the Grand Army camp in Western Pennsylvania. Notable attractions included Miss Lillian Burkhard and Miss Amelia Fee with entertainment, Col. Danis of the park plan speaking, and an upcoming Thursday dedication with excursions. Judge Harry White and General W Bonds will attend with National Guard brass bands.
Mrs Martha Hamilton a wealthy Beaver Brook resident in Daxsury Conn died last night from a spider bite. She was bitten in her garden last week the wound swelled and grew painful then she died despite medical aid. Mrs Hamilton was 58.
Reports say a bunco ring that fleeced Rev. T. D. Stewart of 71 000 at New Martinsville last Saturday struck Wheeling on Sunday and headed toward Pennsylvania after attempts to swindle Horace Ridgeley near West Liberty and a farmer known as Serene eee rmer who refused to bet. They reportedly begin by trying to buy a farm.
August d An ie Culbertson of this place planned to wed James Sleeman of McKeesport Tuesday afternoon. Guests and minister waited as the wedding meal was prepared, but the groom failed to arrive and sent no word. Sleeman had reportedly been employed at the car works and had visited McKeesport about two weeks earlier.
The executive boards of District Assembly 246 K of L and the general executive board of the E of L plan a conference in New York to discuss ongoing difficulties on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. A cable to Hon. Chauncey M. Depew reports the situation and response, reflecting labor concerns of the era.
Governor Fleming appointed Prof. J. A. Myers of West Virginia University Morgantown Abram Wilson Short Creek S Cunningham Upper Tract R H Chew Charleston A A Woodford Varina C Bebron Point Pleasant C K Davis Fort Worth to represent West Virginia at the National Farmers Congress meeting at Council Bluffs August 22 to 28 with details and lineup as listed.
Wemyss Henderson, business manager of the Duquesne Theater, arrived to push the new house program. He says the theater will open on the announced date with Emma Juch Opera Company as the opening act. Foundation work was delayed awaiting sub letting to a Pittsburgh contractor. An increased crew of masons starts today and walls are expected to rise in ten days.
An elderly man named McSweeney from Scranton was saved yesterday after clinging to a hillside near the Clinton Mill at Duquesne Heights. Officer Schaffer descended 100 feet with a clothes line to reach him, pulling him to safety. He is badly bruised and unable to explain how he landed in the perilous spot. doctors fear his injuries may prove fatal.
In Indianapolis on August 6 the convention of the Brotherhood of Machinery Molders formed committees to study piecework. They resolved to abolish the piecework system and raise initiation from $2 to $4.
Special telegram reports 5S B Dick and A C Huidekoper of Meadville meeting Conneautville citizens on completing the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railway from Greenville to Conneaut. A town meeting subscribed 3000 toward right of way and a station. The pair proceed to New York to raise funds.
The State National Bank of Wellington, Kansas, closed this morning and entered voluntary liquidation. Assets are about 104000 with 14000 in real estate including the bank building. Liabilities total around 43000 mostly deposits. Depositors expected to be paid in full. Opposes to Suffrage Restriction in Starkville meeting discussed memorializing constitutional suffrage qualifiers.
The Bureau of Health reports 551 deaths in July, up from 491 in July 1889. Of total deaths, 331 were children under five, including 200 under one year. Digestive diseases caused 186 deaths, nervous 53, respiratory 54, and consumption 27.
Special telegram from Younestown reports the Youngstown Trot and Steel Company with a $600000 capital is formed by merging the Youngstown Steel Company Trumbull Iron Company and the Youngstown Rolling Mill Company. The consolidation signals plans for a large sales plant in the city next year.
Telegram reports surveys by parties in the interest of the State Line Railroad to reach the coke fields of Fayette and Westmoreland counties. Steps are being taken to secure local aid between Pittsburg and Wellsburg with about $900,000 subscribed.
The president will leave here Saturday morning for New York where he will embark on the Baltimore for Boston.
The jury in the Corrode and Sailor matter against Philadelphia Bridge Works, Brown, Howard & Co. returned verdicts in favor of the plaintiffs.
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