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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1891

Page

6

Pittsburg and New York Win in Ten In Classic Baseball Tilt

The New York Giants battle Pittsburg to a ten inning win in a tense game at Cleveland. Ewing delivered a deciding single as New York rallied in the tenth to edge Pittsburg after richardson and Connor reached in the frame. Buckley and Rosie contributed late infield and outfield plays amid a crowd of 16 13 spectators.

Ruste Hichardson Connor New Yorks Richardson O'Rourke Halie Ewing Pulate Sewcett Buckley Rosie Hianion Miller Meck St Gatpe Scone

Bridegrooms Rally to Beat Cleveland in Hit-Packed Game

The Bridegrooms bunched their hits in two innings to win over Cleveland. Jerry pitched well despite a tough day on the mound.

Sev Vore Cleveland Jerry

Brooklyn Trio Base Hit Highlights Game

Farned rone Brooklyn trio base hit Brien three base hit Fouts Griffin Zimmer stole bases Gruber scored errors by Terry and Gruber. First base on balls by Brooklin and Gruber, game duration one hour forty minutes. Umpires Powers and Battin.

SP York Turnant Kieson Rourke Miller Tahoes Ubiertnr Hewsett Ilielurg Firehire Twenane HH Ewing e—Shugan Miler Ibane Ron—O'h Rourke Soles Ilebardean Horiot Siagart Dowbie Richandean Vonner Knee Keleren Connor Shugart Beck Pittehed wall-Banlon Linsie Ae Phila Smith Alen Keenan Thornton Rhines Philadelphia Cipoimunti Soc E Oort Twoheer Halligan Familton Clements Iene Tal Ballx Hamiltton Detohantty Allen Relly Rellly de Dethanty Thorn Ae Um —Hurst Brooklyn Leterard Caruthers Brien Truily Pat Terry Pat Ograber Brooklen Cleveland Lee Rone I Brien Fouts Grifin Zimmer Gruber Terry Orrore Brookleveland Bronklin Powers Battin

Anson's Young Men Win Big at Ho ton in Narrow Finish

In Boston Aug, Anson's Young Men edge Ho ton 8 6 in the final inning. Nichels and Hutchinson pitched superbly until Nichels faltered with one out and runners on second and third. Anson drew a base on balls then forced in the winning run by hitting Carroll on the first pitch. Attendance 5083. Carroll and Bennett homer, Long steals standout. Chicago 2 hosts 1. Stout fielding noted. McQuade umpire. League standings and daily schedule listed.

Mauls Mull Gonners Buckley Wgit New York Pittsburg Shugart Beckley Pittsburgs O'Rourke Lefield Bank Maul Orourke Ttsces Mors Baliwin Uvelead Miller Bockler Rosie Hanlo Baldwin Gore Tiernan Walte Richardson Shugnrrt Hernan Orner Endi New Yorks Soch Jeweley Mack Boston Aug Nichels Hetchison Anson Carroll Chicago Bostox Wilmot Storey Nash Ron Hoeeton Barve Hostoy Bennett Long Stower Brodie Qeion Turker Balle Wilmot Ancon Pfeffer Stovey Arroll Tucker Burns Tinhien Ansa Hutchinson Nichole Lowe Quinn McQuade

Wolf Released as Louisville Releases Shakeup

Jimmie Wolf, longtime Louisville right fielder since joining the American Association, was released today. Catcher Shellhise of Evansville was signed by Manager Chapman this afternoon. Before the game players were lectured in the dressing room and warned that further releases would follow if performance did not improve.

Dispatch Louisville Jimmie Wolf American Association Shellhise Evansville Wes Chapman

Meadeville and Jamestown clash in late 1900s league play

In the New York and Pennsylvania League action Bradford Brafford hosts Elmira and Meadville faces Jamestown with Hite and Inaba leading batting for Elmira and Meadville respectively. Umpires O E R i Hoagland and others named.

New York and Pennsylvania League Bradford Brafford Wscas Olean Ass Sennel Hite Danes Cole Hoagland Meadville Jamestown Ooo Jamestown Porter Casey and Granlich

Beavers issue bold challenge to Eclipse or Jeanette teams

The Beaver Grays manager offers to pay East Liverpool Eclipse or Jeanette team $10 a side after staking a first prize. Beavers have posted a pledge at the office to prove they are serious and will accept the referee chosen by the newspaper’s sporting editor.

Beaver Grays Eclipse East Liverpool Beavers Rfest Ecl Jeannette

Local Baseball Schedule Marks August Contests

Gureseuces and Quicksteps clash canceled by Manager Curren as Pittsburg club announces August 15 game for side and gate receipts. Dan Goulds of McKeesport visit Saturday with New York ladies team to follow, then Johnstonowns host August WY.

Gureseuces Our Boys” Baseball Club Pittsburg Curren Elnbds Dan Goulds McKeesport Auenst New York Johnstowns Ilver Lake Grove American Ehibition Bureau New York City Rand Ma Ballou

Goulds Club to Arrange 200a Side Match With Jeanette

McKesson, Aug. 6. Manager Coursine of the Goulds Baseball Club praises the club’s recent showing and plans an immediate contest against the Jeanette club for 200 a side or more if desired.

McKessront Coursine Goulds Baseball Club Pennsylvania Jeannette Club

Sullivan to Attend Delayed Murphy Griffo Bout in Sydney

Australian authorities report Murphy versus Griffo postponed a week as heavyweight John L. Sullivan plans arrival around July 22 and will be invited to attend. In Parametta river race, Stanbury wins the soul championship by two lengths after leading from the start.

San Francisco Billy Murphy Griffo Sydney John L. Sullivan Sullivan Colonies Parametta Stanbury

Race Officials Adjust After September Foot Race

Fil Beck and Neil McCaffrey met at the office to run a forfeit foot race on September 5 for 100 dollars. Each party posted a forfeit. The ground is described as suitable for the event.

Fil Beck Snd Neil McCaffrey

Sprague Golddust Wins in Trot Event at Burrain Meet

At Burrain on August 6 the 2:25 class faced delays as Judge Martin managed a cranky field of trotters. Sprague Golddust driven by Jack Bowen edged Leicester in a tight finish for fourth, while Nettie King set a new record in the 2:004 heat before being overtaken. Yolo Maid led the free-for-all pace with Hal Pointer dominating the field as the night racing continued into implied next heats.

Buffalo Sprague Golddust Jerry. L. Rather Burrain Martin Leicester Aline Nwtters M. G. Thompson Sprigue Golddust Jack Bowen Dell Barker Wednes Alime Jean Valjean Almont Wilkes Henrietta Sadehatee Boa Driftig Ryland I Nettie King Jerry Hal Pointer Cleveland Yolo Maid Pointer Johnston Talias Nightingale Honest George

Large Jerome Park crowd enjoys lively meet and racing

A huge 6000 strong crowd watches a perfect Jerome Park program with six events, one dead heat, seven contests, and fast times. Entries announced for tomorrow include Annie Queen Exotic Absconder Grand Prix and many familiar runners amid clear weather.

New Tore Jerome Park Presett Brighton Edgar Johnson Uno Grande I.n WSBT Sie Mathew Papouasatesa Marene Suroees Adventurer Fo Ronge- Iis Peter Sohn Salisbury Alcade Krush Relling Quartermaster Betthe Bo Seermd Ringetoeh Me Keywest Kirkover Sir Thorme Ite Sir Launcelot Volunteer Ae Houston Wendaway Ragense Nawar Ey Pomaris Rogguefort Pon Pon Lillian Weetfarms Lepanto Eral Treiliswood Prince Charming Gold Step Celia Gretchen Lé Chase Futority Erarte Anio Westmoreland Benefit Countess Westfield Fountain Puritan

Garfield Park Race Day Results Summary

At Coicaeo on August 6 Garfield Park hosted five races. First race seven-tenths of a mile winner Calswell with Red Fox second and Bill Nye third. Second race featured Somere winning one mile and seventy guards with Atuael second and King Punster third. Third race seven-debts of a feig heie won Brazos second and Sis O Lee third. Fourth race one and nan satlen Manette Byrd won Ranier second Vanburen third. Fifth race five-eighths of a mile Maggie Cline won with Tillle S second and Decit third.

Coicaeo Garfield Park Calswell Red Fox Bill Nye Somere Set Atuael King Punster Feig Heie Brazos Sis O’ Lee Nan Satlen- Manette Byrd Ranier Vanburen Maggie Cline Tillle Secon Decit

Hawthorne Winners Reported in Verge of Races

Caiiaco Aug 6 Hawthorne results show seven furlongs J oe Carter first Lela May second Insolence third in 1 31. One mile Helter Skelter wins Zie Beecond Red Seo third in 1 ies. One and one eighth Blaze Duke second Vaucluse third Thine 1 17.

Caiiaco Hawthorne Joe Carter Lela May Insolence Lizzie Beecond Red Seo Blaze Duke Vaucluse

Pickett the Winner in Bellaire Youth Rowing Match

Bellaire youth Penrl Pickett defeated Albert Denmarsh of MekKee's Rocks in a four mile return race on the McKee's Rocks course. The race drew heavy betting with a large pool and a $1 million stake cited in wagering. Pickett led early and finished about five lengths ahead in two minutes and forty five seconds.

Pittsburg Penrl Pickett Bellaire Albert Denmarsh MekKee Rocks McKee Pickett Denmarsh Fred Goodwyn Tmee

The Wheeling Tourney Opens Second Island Club Shoot

The second annual Island Club shooting tournament opened today with about 30 out-of-town shooters. Notables include M. C. Sanford of Townsend Ohio W H Skinner of Chicago Johnson of Canonsburg Pa and Courtney of Syracuse New York among the attendees.

Dispatch Island Club M. C. Sanford Townsend, O W. H. Skinner Chicago Johnson Canonsburg Courtney Syracuse

Local track results and Greenville fair plans noted

Ryal and others from Ohio cities competed in ten events with multiple placements. Greenville plans a first class fair on a 50 acre site with a half mile track and purses totaling 1.29. The fair runs September 3 4 and 5 with tracks from nearby lines. Weather forecasts show warm southerly winds and fair conditions with local showers possible Friday night.

Greenvillle Greenville New York Pennsylvania Ohio Pittsburg Shenango Lake Erie West Virginia

River News and Notes from Louisville Aug 4

Special telegram from Louisville reports clear weather and a river gauge with 7 feet 0 inches at the falls and 9 feet below the canal. The new steamer Cora Lee is nearing launch under Captain Ed Comeaux and Chief Engineer Jones. Shipyard work includes a steel boat and two steel barges for a Mexico company. Harbor duty steamer Hotspur returned to owner. Wash Gray tug with Captain T C Henderson assists. Possible charter of stern wheel Hiawatha for Tennessee river trade between Florence and Chattanooga. The Buckeye State arrives from Memphis. John A Wood and John F Walton plus Sam Miller with empties expected tomorrow after Casey-Fille bar passage.

Imsfatch Louisville Canal Ed Comeaux Jones Lee Line Memphis Etn Jeffersonville Cora Lee Westerman Mexico Howard's Hotspur Cook & Hoffman Wash Gray T. C. Henderson Cha Hanoces, Tenn

Weather notes from Upper Ganges show passing river reads

The report lists river levels and conditions at several locations. Upper Ganges shows 18 to 10 feet and falling, Moorgantown 4 feet 6 inches and stationary, Buonssville river at 8 feet 4 inches with clear weather, and Allegheny Junction river at 5 feet ? rising with clear skies. Temperatures range from 76 to 86 degrees.

Ganges Moorgantown Buonssville Llegheny Junction

River Ship Departures and Rise in Water Levels

The record lists several river departures and arrivals with times, destinations, and weather notes. Entries include Hudson to Cincinnati and Pittsburg, City of New Orleans St Louis, local river readings around 10 to 18 feet rising, and weather described as clear or warm.

River St Courier Parkersburg Hudson Cincinnnati Scotia Pittsburg Bedford Weatherclear Memphis New Orleans St. Louis Keystone State Aino Sidney

River traffic and cargo updates from Pittsburg harbor

The river readings show 4 feet 9 inches at Smutthfield street amid ongoing barge activity. Vessels including the Scotia and James G Bennett are moving between Cairo and Cincinnati with empties and loads. coal and lumber shipments from Louisiana Cypress Lumber Company are unloading at the wharf. Large shipments of cypress shingles and two inch stock arrived from New Orleans aboard Gray's Eron Line, with much destined for local dealers and nearby towns.

Louisiana Cypress Lumber Company J. J. Mead New Orleans Gray Eron Louisiana Opany Pittsburg Pennsylvania Ohio

Pompeii Draws 10000 For Children’s Night Encore Hope

Last night Pompeii drew at least ten thousand attendees for a Children’s Night program. The show featured The mouse that ran up the clock and a parade of moving elephants swans and a fountain of fire. All 32 private boxes were filled and a Carnegie Night portrait in colored fire is planned for tomorrow.

Pompeii Docko Carnegie Andrew Carnegie

Mad Dog Causes Stir During Sheriff Sale in Downtown Store

A panicked small dog ran wild inside a grocery store at 901 Carson Street during a sheriff sale last evening around seven. Crowds watched as the animal, trapped by the ongoing legal action, dashed among tomato cans codfish and brooms while yelping loudly.

Carson Street

Fire Blazes Hit Orange N J Buildings Overnight

The Park Emk building burned early yesterday in Orange New Jersey with losses around 25000 dollars. A roof fire on Hammond’s mill on Second Avenue followed by an overheat smoke stack caused air damage overnight. A fire alarm from station 4 at 1145 reported the blaze. A barn near Findlay west of Findlay burned completely, with losses about 3000 dollars.

Park Orange N. J Trampe

Auditor General replies on delinquent mercantile licenses

Attorney General Hensel answers Auditor General McCamant on collecting delinquent mercantile licenses. He advises Philadelphia delays and Philadelphia and Allegheny county practices, extends suit deadline to September, and designates J Quinney Hunsicker to advise. Wright to await city law officer decision on unpaid state tax of 86,000. Keystone Bank investigators named Reeves Page Miller Brown Faunce mobile committee to act fast.

Harrisburg Hensel McCamant Wright Philadelphia Sun Commonwealth Ecorder Allegheny County Mtrates J. Quincey Hunsicker John Bardsley Hunsicker Thomas McCarnayt Thompson Keystone Examiners Pattison Francis B. Reeves Davis Page S. Dunois Miller Lawrence E. Brown Taylor Faunce Keystone National Bank Treasury Moses

Dragged to Death in Sawkill River Bridge Collision

Mary Brown, about 17, was thrown from a wagon during a bridge collision over the Sawkill river in Port Jervis. She was dragged 8.5 miles, found with head injuries and extensive body lacerations. The runaway team passed Port Jervis at 10:59 pm amid cries, with a blood trail to the body.

Spatch Port Jerrvis Sawkill River Mary Brown Port Jervis Delaware River

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