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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1892
Page
11
In a chaotic scene the third baseman is fined and ejected as tensions rise. The Baltimore vs Washington tie ends at dusk with cloudy skies and no continuation. Crane shines for New York against Brooklyn as scoring remains tight in a lively baseball day with multiple near-misses and standout fielding.
The Reds beat the visitors amid controversy with Latham fined and ejected after verbally abusing umpire McQuaide. Terry pitched eight strikeouts for Cincinnati while Comiskey and McQuaide clashed, but the home team prevailed 8 to 3.
In hot weather the Philadelphia lineup capitalized on Boston errors to win 8 to 6 as MacCarthy, Duffy and Hamilton led the attack. Attendance 3,244 with strong defense behind Gangel and Reed.
In Ceicaco Aug 1 Cleveland wins in the tenth inning after Dahlen errors and McAleer drives in five with a four bagger. Clarksons wild pitching and ragged support by Gumbert help Cleveland while Chicago is stymied by solid defense. Attendance about 2,000. Final score 7 to 2.
The 1893 campaign faces surprises as Chicago figures of Hert Brush and Bancroft discuss a new Innova tion next year. The Times Star notes early season bets, poor weather, and many postponements as fans stay away, with a proposal to cut the season to six months from May to October and a 1%-game schedule, while sermons of reform follow.
Uniontown defeats Johnstown Athletics 2 to 1 at Mountain View Park. Altman pitches superbly for Uniontown limiting the visitors to one baserunner after the first inning and Beall drives a double for Johnstown's lone hit amid sharp fielding on both sides.
Braddock August 11 special report The Braddock Young American Baseball Club has an 18–3 record after 21 games this season aiming at the Western Pennsylvania championship. They face the Athletics of Johnstown tomorrow and play Uniontown at Bessemer in the afternoon.
The Alliance team defeated St Louis 7 to 6 in a high scoring game marked by sharp fielding on both sides. Wilhelm was effective for Alliance and the St Louis squad committed no errors in a strong defensive showing.
Local notes show The Reds weakened by Mullane’s absence while Umpire McQuaid and lamps cautions distract Sewickley and Mansfield prep. Tony Mullane shifts to manager and pitching for Butte City. Duquesne club plans a Franklin trip and P. W. Lebert Juniors seek matches with open August 20 opening.
A large Braddock and Monongahela reunion excursion at Aliquippa Grove tomorrow features an all day Braddock Gun Club shoot with eight matches including a grand prize event, a full rifle tourney by the Braddock rifle team, ladies entries, and numerous athletic events plus a tennis tourney and dancing expected to draw about 4 000 people.
Nanant Mass August 11 Special play continued in the Nahant Tennis tournament with several close matches. Clarence Hobart of New York suffered a surprising defeat to Malcolm Chase of Providence, reshaping the standings as Chase and others moved onto even terms. Chase delivered a five-game rally in the decisive set, while Hobart started to wake but fell short in the end.
Frank B Ives disputes Schaefer claiming the world championship emblem after a deadlock. He offered to play at several Paris venues but Schaefer refused, forcing the stalemate. Cattlin’s return to America and Garnier’s note accompany the dispute, with plans for Paris and possible moves for Schaefer.
Nine thousand spectators watched Hal Pointer defeat Direct in all three heats of the 4:30 trotting event. Nancy Hanks equals her record in a later mile race timed at 2:09 as Budd Doble drives the mare through a tense stretch run. Mute Wilkes wins the 5,000 trotting race, with Steve Whipple’s upset in the 2:41 heat and Nightingale taking the next two heats in the same event.
Heavy rain at Monmouth Park melts the track into mud with crowds under 3,000. Kingston walkover in Orange Stakes. Montana defeats Yorkville Belle in the Comparative Stakes after rain. Loantaka edges Kildeer in the fifth. Lyceum defeats Schuylicil and Anna B W in the seventh. Corrections and Moyne, Barefoot, and other favorites fail to win as the day’s races conclude with multiple tight finishes.
Louisville August 11 Special The following pools were sold this evening for tomorrow's Brighton Beach races. First race includes Lit hbert Noonday U2 Tioga Daisy Woodruff Vera Bob Sutherland Erikina Menthol Muckage King Arthur Wheeler Bob Arthur Nubian Mata gorda filly Topeka 02. Second race maidens include Lou Rhett Carmalite Lillian Cully Murgery Philanthropist Prodigal etc.
A jumbled OCR fragment lists race scores and names such as Rubber 103 Pembroke 107 and Long 108 with scattered figures like 10k and Ben Kinedborg. It mentions posters, dates, and various identifiers including Ellen 122 Mary Stone 120 and John Winkis 114, yielding an incoherent sports and notices snapshot.
Rochester N Y Aug 11 Today's Grand Circuit races drew a large crowd as only two events finished. Virginia Evans led in 2 heats with 3 others, then failed to start the third heat as night fell. Ramona waited for a heat that did not occur and controversy lingered into tomorrow.
In the fifth race at Garfield Park Jockey Dempsey riding Fauntleroy was badly injured when the horse stumbled and fell at the homestretch head. The rider sustained a fractured skull.
In San Francisco Jem Burge of Australia and Billy Lavigne of the United States fought to a clear draw after fifty rounds. Lavigne pressed from the start and dominated some stretches while Burge showed moments of accuracy with body shots but faded by late rounds. A shoulder bump near the end and referees decisions sparked crowd protests.
George Siddons and trainer Billy Dacey protest the draw after a grueling 41 round fight with Eddie Pierce at the Coney Island Athletic Club. Siddons claims he was winning and would continue. Dacey says Judge Newton offered $100 to call it a draw, which he accepted after being urged to stop the bout. Siddons plans to challenge the Dixon Skelly winner next.
A Paris cable reports American billiard stars Schaeffer and Garnier clashed in a balk line match of 259 points with Garnier receiving 60 and winning 10 to 120. Garnier then beat Carter 100 to 80 in a cushion carom, while Ives and Sleason lost to Cure and partners in a 200 point cushion carom.
The Olympic Club opens central quarters at St. Charles and Canal with Captain Frank Williams in charge to host reporters for the three big fights next month. The club handles movements of pugilists, ticket distribution, and related business as an early crowd is anticipated. Tommy Warren arrives to stay for the matches and Murphy reports Dixon Skelly belt plans amid Fight.
In the combined rifle and pistol annual drill at the Naval Academy, Naval Cadet T. G. Roberts of Alabama won the first prize for marksmanship.
H. D. Hodges defeated Alf Kennedy in a noted sporting match. The bout showcased Hodges's superior technique and endurance, securing victory in a competitive contest.
The American Wheelmen note extend effort as Montane plans rescue measures. Taylor clocked a world fast mile on his private track at Mivurv amid timing disputes. Outsiders reported 2 10 2 5 and 2 11, officials settled on 2 11, while Taylor remains reserved and admired.
Special telegrams report Louisville weather as cloudy and threatening with the river falling slowly. Measurements show river stages at feet 4 inches on the falls and 5 feet 5 inches on the constand, with departures listed for Cincinnati Fleetwood Carrollton Kanawha Evansville Carrie Hope. Upper Gauges show river foot 5 inches and stationary while Mona Antons notes river at feet with cloudy warm conditions. Browssvituz reports river 4 feet 7 inches and stationary with a 72 degree thermometer in the afternoon.
River gauges show six feet six inches at Blow and six feet at Davis Dam with rising waters and scattered rain. The Cincinnati wharfboat undergoes repairs. ships like the James G. Blaine and Iron Queen operate upriver, while the Wheeling wharfboat and several packets halt. Authorities warn eight hour limits may affect rivermen and port work as crews cope with high water and ongoing improvements.
East Liverpool visitors including J H L and C F Goodwin stop at Schlosser on return from Eastern resorts. Others, from Penn Towns to Wichita, reach Monongahela, St James, Anderson, Seventh Avenue, and Schlosser hotels for short hops and two week visits. Names include Hoffer, Mary Ralph, Florence Fyrich, Frank B Newell, J H Kaucher, W W Wilson, John Stevenson Jr, F McMahon, J M Deckey, J B Windsor, and many more with New York registrations from C Leis to W Price at Continental to Astor and St Denis houses.
P. Callan a Parnellite defeated in the Northern division of Louth by Timothy Healy lodges a petition challenging the election on grounds that voters were intimidated by priests.
Arrangements are nearly finished for the One Hundred and Fortieth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers reunion to be held September 21 in Washington D C during the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The unit, raised in Western Pennsylvania, is noted among the 45 rubtime units famed for combat casualties.
The flint glassworkers and prescription bottle manufacturers held another session yesterday. They hoped to settle before 8 o'clock, but the meeting adjourned after that time. The regular scale, with a few changes, will be in vogue after the next fire.
A health note links bad breath to a disordered stomach in most cases. It urges stomach regulation for permanent relief and recommends genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salts from Eisner & Mendelson Co New York as the effective cure, warning to watch for imitations.
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