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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1890
Page
6
Ted Sullivan introduces Philips as Chicago faces Cleveland, with Chicago slumping while Philips shows wild first inning control improving after early struggles. Key plays include Gelder injuring a knee, Wilson's fielding, and Miller, Nagle, and Osbourne driving runs as Cleveland and Pittsburgh compete in a high-scoring day.
Boston defeated Philadelphia by 14 to 4 in a league game on August 11. Attendance was 2,855 at Boston. The box score lists batters such as Tucker, Belliran, Gray, Clements, Mayer, Medesley, Vickers, and D Aliens. Boston earned a first base on ten, with Whitehead singled and Polson driving in runs for the winners.
In New York on August 11 the New York and Brooklyn teams clashed at the Polo Ground. Terry pitched well but was outmatched by Welch as New York and Brooklyn battled to a close scoreline.
Summary of a 19th century baseball contest noting bases on balls, stolen bases by Uimkitz, Bassett and Whistler, two doubles by Bassett and Whistler, and a time of two hours. Pitcher names include Welch, Derry, and McMillan with Whistler and Denny among hitters. Umpire Lynch officiated.
Pitcher Leon Vian has accepted terms with the Pittsburg National League club and is telegraphed to report today. If he arrives in time he will start against the Chicago team this afternoon, adding strength after Cincinnati released him amid a surplus of pitchers.
The Pittsburg club in a rough game battered Cleveland pitchers, with O'Brien wild and Tener hurt, as Pittsburg surged late. Cleveland led early with a series of hits, but Pittsburg countered in the seventh, aided by teammates’ errors and strong hits. Attendance listed at 608 with a 2 to 1 in favor of Cleveland at times, final score figures shown in box.
In Chicago on August 11 the Whicagos and Buffalos of the Players' League met in a two game admission price twin bill. Buffalo won the second game largely due to Chicago errors while Duffy was pulled for objection. Attendance totaled 3,446 for both contests.
In his first time at bat Ward produced a run that stood out as Brooklyn defeated Boston. Daley pitched effectively while the Boston lineup struggled with timely hits and fielding errors.
A Washington baseball prospectus reports no local professional club for the season as investors stay away from a losing venture. Bullivan moves to Pittsburgh to manage the National League club, with Phillips and Underwood as pitchers. Sullivan discontinues efforts to field a team after a poor showing against the Columbia Athletic Club, while Hecker earns continued managerial support and the team grows stronger for next year.
Fragmentary OCR lists players such as Smith Welch McMahon St Louis Ramsey Wells and pitchers Mr. Seerane Piz Daily. mentions teams Brooklyn and St Louis with battery names, but the fragmentary text provides no clear final score or event details.
Today's national league games feature UChicago at Pittaport Brooklyn versus New York Philadelphia vs Boston Cincinnati at Cleveland. Players league matches Pittsburg at Cleveland Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Boston Buffalo at Chicago. Association games include Athletics at Toledo Brooklyn at St. Louis Syracuse at Louisville Rochester at Columbus.
ScoTrpate reports B. KK. Ebinehart, second baseman for Easton and Lebanon, has returned home and will finish the season with the home clubs despite an Erie club offer from the New York and Pennsylvania League. He made an excellent record and is valued for future seasons.
Umpire Jami son of the Tri State League received a telegram from President Lindsay of the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio League this afternoon. The message hinted at a major decision affecting forthcoming games and scheduling, drawing immediate attention from team officials.
The Buffalo meet opened with Rosalind Wilkes and Palo Alto leading after heats. Palo Alto drew ahead in the fifth heat finishing under the wire in 2 15, while trainer William Andrews faced abuse from driver C J Hamlin over a front-running order. Andrews left the stable and accepted an offer from Count G Valensin to train his trotters.
ISPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH GATTESTBURG August 11 Results of todays races follow First race six furlongs Girl first Long Jack second Coldstream third Time 1 17 Second race fivee eee Enda second Favora third Third race six and a half furlong Henr Hardy first Arizona second Ruby Boral third Fourth race six and one half furlong Faton seveirs Shotover second Speedwell third Time 1 time 1 Fifth race mile and one first AGIXEn Taca seven Forisape Bissitineiret x seven second The Doctor third Time 1 55
Results from today show Gomorra winning the six furlongs with Vers second and Passaduna third in 1:20. Hellenie placed second in the next six furlongs. County led the seven furlongs with Bossie K second and Garrison third in time not listed. Vendetta won the two and a half mile race with Kieve second and Bela third in 4:33. Miesa Cody took the mile and a quarter with Ballston second and Vivid third in 2:10. Dela mac Repeater placed second and Elphin third in the two and a half mile event with no time recorded.
Results from Saratoga races include Rainbow winning race one with Carnot second and Golden tied for third. Worth takes race four over Foxmeade and Dean with Birthday in fourth place. Barrister finishes third in another noted event.
The clipping disputes Laurie’s mile bicycle record while noting McCready’s July Paddington mile of 2 2644 and other sports items. It mentions the Cuban Giants touring West, Bridgville and Bridge fesse games, a Monmouth track prospect trio Homer San Juan Rey, and local baseballs with manager changes and a ladies day at Recreation Park.
Boston August 11 thousands of veterans pour into the city for the Twenty fourth Encampment opening with Lafayette Post 140 of New York welcomed by President Harrison and cabinet members at a quiet first banquet. The President later joins a second Boston banquet at Parker House. Mrs Logan hosts a reception at the Vendome.
Reports from London to Paris cover religious debates in the Chapel Royal and a sentiment for land value taxation in Australia. Market gains in Glasgow stakes, a Bavarian ex minister returns to Catholic faith, ship captains threaten strike, a Berlin sentinel shoots a laborer, and Henry M Stanley widens his honeymoon in Paris.
The body of a young man, Brobach, was found in a box car near Beaver Falls after a trip from St Clair to Chicago. He had head wounds and likely was murdered. He carried 150 dollars, a gold watch, and a receipt from Bridgewater Natural Gas. Suspects include Will Wickham. last seen with him. His parents live in Rochester and he worked at the Cooperativ e Glass Works.
The Pennsylvania Land and Ore Company under President Dr E W Dean and Secretary A C Cowles adopts a plan to ease widows by granting clear deeds. Manager John Rivard gave Mrs Joseph Woodings a deed for three lots bought by her husband for 790 dollars, after his first payment. The company sells properties on this method, ensuring beneficiaries receive deeds even after the buyer dies. it notes extensive local sales.
In the Lords the Marquis of Salisbury said the English France accord preserves missionary rights in Madagascar and allows freedom of religious teaching. It hints at colonial spheres under the Hinterland doctrine with the Niger Company gaining lands west of Lake Tehad and French influence northeast of the lake. The pact leaves Porte religious rights south of Tripoli intact.
At Cheyenne Wyoming on August 11 the Democratic and Republican state conventions nominated ticket members. Democratic slate includes Governor nominee Wraxter with Harper as Secretary of State, Miller as Treasurer, Campbell as County Auditor, Quinn as Superintendent, Clark for Congress, Corn and Bryan for Justices, and Elliott as Supreme Court Justice. Independent candidates and other officials named include Gramm Burdick Barber Farwell Clark Vandervanter Groesbeck Conaway.
Cumberland County Prohibition Convention met in Carlisle August 11 with Prof. Ege presiding. Nominees include John M. Smiley for Legislature and Thomas J. O Neal for Mechanicsburg. Delegates to the State Convention named along with alternates and congressional conferees. A county ticket was also nominated.
Special telegrams to The Dispatch note river stages for Morgantown Venues and nearby towns. Forecasts show shifts in wind directions Farr and Warmer with easterly buildup, river heights ranging from 2 feet 6 inches to 6 feet 6 inches, canal levels 6 feet 6 inches rising, weather clear and cool with temperatures around 7 to 9 degrees. Departures include Mt Allen and Parkersburg at 4 PM as reports from West Virginia and Ohio border towns circulate.
In Charleston West Virginia August primary battles raged in most districts with multiple fights at conventions. George H Nutter was shot late Sunday night by an unseen assailant as he visited a delegate. the wound near the heart is described as dangerous though improving. Nutter suspects no shooter.
Several notable individuals are described as traveling or visiting cities and regions. W J Brennen attends a Democratic State Committee meeting in Philadelphia but provides no information. George L Forman of Crane Mfg Chicago and A Gottlieb, a bridge builder, are linked to Duquesne. Others, like Rev Father Francis Ward and N W Shafer, plan trips from Emmottburg and Somerset to Washington and Atlantic City.
In Perry county a large Republican convention drew delegates from 30 districts and a vast crowd. The fight over candidates ended with a resolution backing John W. Rife of Lebanon for a second term, defeating E. M. Wormer 42 to 20 and empowering Rife to choose his own successor.
A 400 member statewide Negro convention in Balina chooses John L. Waller of Kansas City Kansas as candidate for State Auditor and names a 50 member committee to press the bid. Resolutions call for representation on the State ticket amid limited Independent Democrat activity.
From Cire of Mexico dated August 10 reports Mexico detains revolutionists Barrundia Garfield and followers on the frontier to stop entry into Guatemala.
Thomas L. Driscoll, son of W J and Lizzie Driscoll, age 1 year and 4 days, funeral Wednesday between 2 and 3 PM. Services at the gangwish and Elia streets area in Bloomfield.
G. D. High of San Francisco, representative of California on Rails, announces the exhibition will be at noon in Pittsburgh. A car will display fruits, wine and other products of the grape state.
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