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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1892
Page
11
Charley Farrell belts a decisive home run to settle the game as Cleveland is beaten at Exposition Park. Beckley and Farrell pace the offense while Esper earns win. Cleveland’s bats struggle despite lively kicking and disputed calls.
Weather hot and attendance 1 500 in Chicago game where McPhee and Anson led Chicago past Cincinnati. Key hits included two-base efforts by McPhee and Latham and Hutchison on the mound for Chicago. Phillies beat New York as Hing’s wildness aided the home team. Reilly knocked out by a pitched ball. Attendance 3 540.
The Daltimores lost to Brooklyn as Haddock went unhit, Vickery pitched four innings wild, Stephens finished the game, and Brooklyn fielded well while the home team faltered.
Boston defeat Washington 7 to 0 in a game noted for better all around play and pleasant weather. Attendance 1,800. Details list players McCarthy Duffy Larkin and Staley among others with totals and misc. notes include base hits and errors, umpire and league standings referenced.
The card lists St. Louis at Pittsburg Louisville at Chicago Cincinnati at Cleveland Boston at Washington Brooklyn at Baltimore and New York at Philadelphia.
In Altoona Johnstown and nearby leagues, teams posted several errors and hits with Batteries and players named. Wikesbarre Scranton Allentown Danville also showed mixed results across games with multiple errors and batteries listed, including Lukens Potts Toy Clark and others.
The Dispatch and Postnines met in a postponed game at Wilkinsburg. Postnines won 5 to 1 behind Stevens strong pitching eight assists and a late winning hit by Mannas with two outs in the final inning. Depew assisted with a key throw from third base.
Washrxeton Ang reports Malvey deserted the Washington Club early last week then appeared in Brooklyn and Philadelphia for practice before a game. He failed to show up next day and no word has since come. The reason remains unclear, with suggestions of fear of poor play or pursuit of the Gloucester race track wins.
East Liverroor notes the Eclipse loss to the Hudsons of St. Louis amid wild pitching and errors. Maloney was effective for the visitors but wild. Scoring shows Hudsons with several runs in key innings and errors by Eclipse. Batteries Hudson Stein and Ian.
In a Saturday showdown, Tux Oakments defeated the Sewickleys, delivering a decisive victory and extending their win streak. The game featured strong performances from Oakments’ roster and key plays in the final period.
Contested edge events fill the day with mentions of pitches by Hawke and umpire changes. Eliabeth, Frankstown Echoes, and Bilver Leafs clash. Browne and Abe set to appear. Cowan and Jeannette phoner discussed as potential trials amid tense decisions and local club talk at Halley Park.
A flurry of travelers visits Massillon and nearby towns with prominent names: ER Wainright of Masaillon stays at Monon with Mrs Barrow of Chester England. Mrs Barlow sails on Teutonic Wednesday. Countess Lober and maid along with Mrs P S Walter and maid and L G Walter and valet from New York greet the Duquesne. Chief Elliot and Alderman MacKenns stay at Mt Clemens while Detective Beltzhoever departs for a two week vacation. Others include Clarence A Adams and Miss Florence Wiley of Franklin dining at Anderson. Harvey Graeme Furby of Reynoldsville at Seventh Avenue. E B Camp and wife of Greensburg among St James guests. J B Barbour and H B Kamp of Oil City at Seventh Avenue. Thomas L Jones of Youngstown at Central. Rev O B Milliken and wife leaving for Templeton. W E Porter of Springfield at Anderson. J C Taggart of New Castle at Monongahela. A M Barber of Akron at Monongahela. A W Wilson Jr of Salinburg at Schlosser. W C Magee returning from Ohio.
Special from New York lists Pittsburg residents staying at multiple hotels such as Fifth Avenue Metropolitan Waldorf Astoria and Sturtevant House including J W Brown J D Dalles Mrs W McCandless W McConway M Barton A W Melton J P Arnold Rh D Ali ech J G Strouse Jr and others across Union Square Continental and Vendome hotels with several surnames and initials noted.
In Lower St Clair township and city wards, multiple individuals faced jail as hearings were set. Alex Freeman, charged with larceny in default of $390 bail. John Sniper and James Haxyna charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Charies Williams accused of larceny with a suit and clothes. many cases involve officers and aldermen arranging hearings.
The San Diego collector asked if consular invoices and entries are needed for gold dust brought by Mexicans to buy goods. The Treasury said the article is duty exempt and no consular invoice is required, but exporters should report the amount of gold to the customs inspector to aid import statistics.
A nineteenth century notice touts a puzzle on deducing the weekday of a purchase from dates like August 15 35 years ago and December eras ago. It promises a souvenir book for correct explanations and offers trade in for new pianos and organs if unsure.
At Monmouth Park the Junior Champion and Champion Stakes loom as the season’s highlight with a large expected crowd. Secretary Crickmore provides a starter list and riders, including Sir Walter with Garrison unlikely to ride soon after a serious illness. The field features Lady Violet, Lovelace, Dr. Rice, and others in a high stakes showdown for 25000.
At Brighton Beach a large crowd watched favorites falter after John Cavanagh won the opening race. Morello was withdrawn when Fitzpatrick was absent, forcing new bookings and a void. Foam upset Sandowne while Lepanto and Lizzie chased the purse, with Willie L taking second as Excellanza led Pennant’s finish.
Special report lists to night pools for Monmouth Park races tomorrow with horses named such as Lifeboat Carmen Rainbow Rebecca Rowan, Montans, Locohatchee, Bateland and others. Weather is clear at Monmouth. various odds and entrants noted for the days events.
Garfield Park Club wins after Judge Kettelle rules in favor in the habeas corpus case brought for EB. A. Fisher and associates. The decision was delivered this morning, affirming the club’s position in the long dispute.
The court held section 137 of Maryland's criminal code did not intend to prohibit betting on horse races by selling pools. The ruling compared Maryland gambling statute to Illinois law, noting pools betting at the track falls outside the statute's meaning.
The Racing Board of the League of American Wheelmen suspends F. C. Graves of the Springfield Bicycle Club pending investigation into amateur status as he faces charges. Lodwell Cox of Abingdon forfeits amateur standing for competing for a cash prize. Other riders receive suspensions or reinstatement applications as clubs gain permits to hold meets in various states.
New York reports John L. Sullivan at 2111 pounds after an eight mile weigh in as he targets 206 pounds before leaving for New Orleans. A crowd of 500 plus, including a Manhattan Athletic Club delegation, watched his progress while Jim Corbett adds trainer John McVay to bolster the camp.
In Ballston Spa on the fair grounds at 1 30 this morning Daniel W Shea of Boston Harvard student and Sidney Smith of Ballston fought under London ring rules. Shea and Smith weighed 171 percent and 158 respectively with a second round dispute and near brawl among spectators. Ed wards acted as referee and Jimmy Lar as Shea s second.
London cable reports Parson Davies for Choynski says he will match to fight eight three-minute rounds with Jim Daly, Corbett's trainer, who offered to box Fitzsimmons on September 5. Davies will sail to New Orleans if Olympic Club offers, claiming eight rounds allow training time.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports that O. Campbell, the American tennis player, has returned to the United States to defend his Newport title. The piece notes his strong ability but says he did not beat a single top English or Irish opponent, tempering American predictions.
Joseph Priddy issues a challenge for a 20 yard foot race against Bert Hesser. Grand Circuit trotters arrive in Hochester for events. Monmouth Park hosts major races as tensions rise in the Salli ne contest amid strict rules and possible suspensions.
A local store announces a 20 day clearance to close summer and dress goods including challies pongees lawns India muslin crepons silk and related fabrics. The business has extended its contract for two additional floors to improve facilities for customers during the rebuild.
The debate over who baptizes the new harbor defense Ram looms as Miss Ammen daughter of Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen may be named to perform the ceremony replacing Mrs Hale. Opposition has reached the Navy Department while Miss Ammen remains at the Naval Hospital Chelsea with Medical Director Clebourne. The Ammen family stays at their Merendale Maryland home. Sailors and many observers view the ritual change as significant in naval superstition.
The Gridiron Club signed by 35 members urges fairness for James R Young former Senate executive clerk. It condemns alleged discreditable treatment and calls for justice and proper methods in handling executive session disclosures.
River conditions rise with feet inches on the falls and canal depth five feet ten inches. The Grace Morris departed for Leavenworth and other vessels sailed for Cincinnati Big Sandy Carrollton Big Kanawha Evansville. Captain Willard Grubbs to launch the Willard this week claiming it to be the swiftest and oddest on the Ohio river.
A dated weather item lists river gages at Upper Goures Bronnsville River 4 feet W inches with clear weather and 44 degrees at 6 am MORGANTOWN River 11 feet mod acausary weather clear thermometer 0 atir MARKLEN River 3 feet ove foot with clear weather ALEAGMENY JUNCTION River 3 foot 10 inches L x River nebes stationary clear and warm.
The river levels show WREELING-River at 3 feet and falling. CuromNati-River at 16 feet and falling. Weather is fair and clear with heat. Departed Elaine at Parkersburg. River falling to 1 percent feet on the marks.
The H. K. Bedford delivers cargo from Bon Hor and Lizzie Bay while Captain Phil Anschute heads home on the Ocean Wave. The Elizabeth sails for Elizabeth, and the Adam Jacobs carries passengers from Brownerilie to Morgantown. The Sunshine nears launch for the Pliteburg and Parkersburg route. three pilots inspected shallow river sections. The Bedford returns to Wheeling after delays, using three boats to unload at the city.
An old soldier, Micwac Pansen, was admitted to the Poor Farm with broken health. A quorum failed at a Allegheny Auditing Committee meeting. David Sorr and wife sued Nettle Corbett for 1000 dollars for slander. a capias was issued. Mars observations suspend nightly receptions at Allegheny Observatory for study. Patrick O Hams crushed his right foot at Eliza furnace by falling bar of piztron. Mitchell, a carpenter, fell from scaffold on Mayflower street injuring shoulder and wrist. Jasonser cited Alderman Burns over alleged daughter misconduct with improper companions. U S District Court dismissed Hulings Bros. suit against Star Sand Co Limited and Drake Stratton Co. $59126 recovered for a sunken barge.
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