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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1890
Page
6
In a chaotic Cincinnati game the Local Men struggle against Larry Twitchell as he shifts to pitcher and stymies batters. Wisner walks five times, Buffalos hit with precision, and Hanlon’s men stage a late rally but fall short. Attendance reaches around 1,004 as Buffalo edges Cleveland in a high scoring, error-plagued clash.
August 7 report from Boston notes a pitchers date with Rafibourn besting his opponent. Attendance around 3,000. The box shows Brow and Radbourn, Ewing driving in runs, with a double play by Hatfield and Secon. Umpires Fer suse and Hol.
In Brooklyn at Eastern Park the Brooklyn and Philadelphia Players League clubs met for an exciting game. Attendance figures are unclear but the Brooklyn fans led in errors with few clean plays recorded. First on errors credited to Brooklyn as Sutter faced Ewell, with Wack and Sener contributing at bat in a tense contest.
In Cincinnati on August 7 a lively ninth inning rally carried the home team to a dramatic win. Wilson led with a double, followed by singles, a two-base hit, and Osbornes fifth safe knock as nine runs crossed the plate. Sales struck out to end the frame, while Gibson and Latham made crucial plays to seal the victory amid a high-scoring, error-prone stretch. Attendance about 2600.
Cleveland piled up 18 hits and 25 bases against Chicago pitcher Stein in today's National League game. Attendance was about 600 as Chicago and Cleveland players traded blows and runs, with several batters collecting multiple hits and bases on balls. Time and officiating noted, ninth inning details not fully clear from the fragment.
Over 2000 spectators watched Brooklyn and Boston in a National League game at Washington Park Brooklyn. McGarr and Nichola led Brooklyn with strong hits while Hines and Smith propelled Boston. Time 2 4. Umpire Powers. Nations League records noted.
Toledo hosts a rough card as Hills and Rochester clash in a 1 0 game. Batteries by Smith and Moore from Bere pen score for Rochester while Toledo’s Hite and Clark miss chances. St Louis and Syracuse also appear in the sparse notes with Ram and Walle credited on errors and Keefe and Jap listed for Rochester.
National League games take place: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, New York at Philadelphia, Boston at Brooklyn, Chicago at Cleveland. Players League games list Buffalo at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, New York at Boston, Cleveland at Chicago. Association shows no games scheduled.
Mansfield PA August 7 The Acmes of Allegheny beat the Mansfield Maroons in a tight contest. Cargo drove in runs in the first inning and Biggert produced the winning hit in the ninth. Final score 7 to 5. Umpires Wilson and Becker.
Scottdale home team trounces the Times ball club as pitcher Noves fans 18 and allows a single scratch hit. Umpire Aller. final score 0-1 in a lopsided showing for Scottdale.
Pittsburg baseball fans urge a compromise between the National League and Players' League to restore patronage. Authors argue united talent would form a first class club, improve ball playing, and end public wrangling, with transfers and dates aligned to boost attendance and interest.
In Youngstown Colorado on August 7 the home team pulled ahead by concentrating hits in the seventh inning to secure a win. Score details are unclear but McKeesport and other teams are referenced among the muddled OCR text, with multiple pitchers named and a final outcome favoring Youngstown.
Wheeling won at East Liverpool today by superior fielding and timely hits. Final score Crockery City .220000 to Wheeling .22. Wheeling’s pitcher worked efficiently with strong defense. Crockery’s errors and key plays by O Brien and Heitigler helped Wheeling pull ahead.
The Mansfield Baseball Club was sold today for 10000 to Oneonta New York. The buyers plan to move the team there and the sale reflects ongoing league shifts.
In Bellefonte on August 7 Lockhaven defeated Bellefonte by a score of 16 to 0 in a lively baseball game. The match drew local fans as Lockhaven dominated with strong hitting and solid defense throughout.
Prominent Pittsburg and Allegheny Scots organize a Caledonian day at Recreation Park on September 1. Labor Day features 40 events including wrestling, dancing, pipe and drum, and a five mile root race with entrants like Tom Cannon of England. Over $1,000 in prizes. efforts led by Kerr and McClelland to showcase Scottish sport and attire.
Secretary Charles Buch of the Altoona Cricket Club announced the tennis tournament begins on the 10th and will be larger than ever. Philadelphia players are considered eligible for the doubles championship, with eastern entrants sought to boost quality and practice for locals. The event is open to all men and to players from the entire state, promising a strong field and keen competition.
A bare knuckles prize fight occurred near Limestone on Tuesday night between Ed Gorman of Buffalo and Jack Hale of Cincinnati under Marquis of Queensberry rules for a $900 purse. Gorman weighed 160 pounds to Hale’s 150. Hale fought bravely but was knocked out in the ninth round.
Secretary of State James G. Blaine arrived in Bostos from Cape May Point and stayed at Young's Hotel until noon. He planned to take the 12:30 train for Bar Harbor, departing quietly as the day began.
Reports from Buffalo on August 7 describe a quiet afternoon of pacing and trotting at Monmouth Park. Firenzi defeated Tenny in a straight mile and a half event, while Sunol was anticipated to challenge her mile record the following day.
In the Freehold Stakes at Monmouth yesterday afternoon Tenny and Firenzi dueled after Judge Morrow’s scratch. Firenzi led early but Tenny closed the gap and drew even in the final furlong, finishing a neck behind as the crowd roared. Other races followed with Defaulter, Pater, Fiorlmore and Grimalala among the finishers. times ranged around 1:16 to 2:08 for respective distances.
The old Fair Association in Punxsutawney Pa has shifted from agricultural events to horse racing. The Mountain Trotting Circuit includes Dubois and Altoona with officers elected led by President Joseph Shields and directors E Wilson B Kramer Ira Carrier Christ Ner. Races run September 18 to 19 with purses from 60 to 500 dollars for various trotting and pacing classes.
Race results from Saratoga and Banat Tova dated August 7 list multiple winners. First race six furlongs saw Stryke second Lime third with time 1:11. Second race mile winner Hectare with Rancocas second and Sven third. Angele won the one mile event with Ehono second and Lavinis third. Fourth race one-eighth miles saw Wilfred first and another horse second. Additional notes mention Guo bag and Zits with unclear details.
A conference of major commercial groups at Curcaco on August 7 adopted a preamble and resolutions protesting the enforcement of the uniform Bill of Lading. They claim railroads raise rates 20 to 50 percent and contend the document is not a bill of lading but a contract shippers do not consent to. They urge all shippers to protest and pursue remedies through customary tribunals if needed.
Boston August 7 convicts at Charlestown State Prison rose in a mass strike over the Bertillon measuring system. About 35 in the shoe shop refused orders, attacked with missiles, toppled an express wagon, and broke windows. Guards fired to subdue, many convicts' heads reportedly crushed. Police rushed to the scene with 200 officers securing walls and yards.
Mrs Isura La Hache Bell, staying at the Palmer House, won a writ of habeas corpus from Judge Baker against Assistant City Attorney Charles 8 Cameron to obtain custody of her 12 year old son Charles E Hopkins Jr The boy's father Charles E Hopkins a New Orleans resident left an estate around 30000 and died while en route to a Milwaukee Knights of Pythias convention. Hopkins was with his uncle Cameron in Chicago and custody was disputed after Mrs Bell remarried her present husband.
Curiaco August 7 Roman Hitchcock discusses his upcoming trip to China to advocate a well designed exhibit for the Colombian Exposition and U.S. interests. He argues that showcasing Chinese civilization daily life arts and industries will correct misconceptions and help curb restrictive legislation.
At August 7 oclock this afternoon the Mackey yards switchmen demanded higher wages on the Chicago scale. General Manager Saul refused and the men blocked the main track with uncoupled freight cars. Five passenger and two excursion trains are tied up, with about four hundred hungry and sleepy travelers at the depot. President Mackey in New York advised not to concede, and no agreement was reached after several talks.
The Anti Lottery League met at Bator Rover on August 7 with 400 to 530 delegates. Farmers' Alliance participated, including about 200 visitors from New Orleans. Delegates unanimously praised the Alliance as leading the fight against the re charter and urged cooperation with Louisiana Farmers' Union in the Morris lottery campaign.
Max Stalla, secretary of the Cloakmakers Union in Philadelphia, was held in $2,000 bail to answer in court for inciting to riot. A witness testified he grew greatly excited during a speech at the strikers meeting, urging violence if aims could not be achieved.
Jackson ville report details the destruction of Murray Hall the South Atlantic coast’s finest hotel by fire at one o clock this morning The loss is estimated at 200000 with only 40000 of insurance The fire leaves little hope for rebuilding.
On August 7 in Mostoomeny the Black youth John son robbed two houses in Opelika and yesterday killed P. J. Gore a merchant of Gold Hill who was attempting to arrest him.
The execution of William Kemmler by electric chair at Auburn Prison ended with a delayed burial. Warden Darston wrestled with the law on burial location and had the grave dug at Fort Lee Cemetery, near the prison, with quicklime used and grave-diggers the sole mourners. Doctors disagreed about the current and timing, while witnesses described the final moments and sounds of Kemmler’s death.
District Attorney Quimby Sheriff Jenkins and others recount the electric chair test on Kemmler. The room filled with the smell of burning flesh as the condemned man showed signs of life after an initial shock and a subsequent powerful current.
J A Martin reports 700 residents in Hazard Perry county with 400 armed outlaws. Court in a tent, Judge Lilly warns of danger to life, vows to pursue murderers. Troops seize whisky, fortify Hazard as factions menace town. No church or school, fear and threats shape daily life amid ongoing hostilities.
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