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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1892

Page

11

Reds Sluggers Triumph In Tight City Baseball Showdown

The gilt edged sluggers led by Charley Farrell and Joe Kelly overwhelmed the Reds with sharp fielding and timely hitting. Ebret and Rhines pitched well but could not deny the visitors as McPhee and Welch produced the lone early run for the Reds. A lively crowd of 1,320 saw an hour and 15 minute game filled with brilliant plays and spirited defense.

Reds Red Arlie Latham Lynch Charley Farrell Joe Kelly Kelly Joe Rhines Farrell Duke Biddy” McPhee Farre McPhee Biddy Elmer Smith Elso Mack George Smith Welch Comiskey Ailey Ebret Billy Rhines William Mr. Latham Holliday Latham Smith Kelly Arole Heckler

Browns Humble Colonels in Louisville Tie Recount

Louisville and St. Louis reconciled yesterday after a tied opener, with the Browns overpowering the Colonels as Breitenstein struggled to hold hits and Sanders starred on offense. Weather and Strontan contributed to a bustling game day with a 1,000 attendance and a lengthy affair.

Louisville St. Louis Browns Colonels Brettenstein Sanders Sep Peeey el Louisville T. Louis Repfae Brownm Gore Taylor Cur'thera Jensingna O Crooks Whisier O Brodie Grimco Bradietp Moran Louteville St. Louia Werden Caruthers Busee Brodie Bas Breitenstein Peruck Wrhistler Grim Sie

Philadelphia Triumph Over Baltimore In Slugfest

The Philadelphia club defeated Baltimore in a high scoring game with rich slugging and key moments including two base hits by Reilly and Thompson and home runs by Stovey Cross and Stover. Pitching and fielding shaped a two hour contest with Philadelphia tallying nine runs to Baltimore's four.

Cleveland R BP Chivago Merase O'Conner Decker Zimmer Young Hittredge Cleveland Rees Reveens Casena Chicago Sceeseeseneell Davin “Shama Balle Aon A Aar Lea Philadelphis Baltimore Battmany Philadelphia Shila Reefae Shinde Hamilton Sutcliffe Flallman Stover Deity Connor A' Osrkae Stricker Gunton Dobb Summany Reilly Thompson Stovey Cross Balimore Phias Firs Basin— Timore Elphis Ry Fephena Be Bail Gunson King Wintauten

League Schedule Headlines for Today

To Days League Schedule lists Cincinnati at Pittsburg St Louis at Louisville Cleveland at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia New York at Brooklyn Washington at Baltimore.

Cleveland Chicago ST. Louis LouisviLle Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburg Boston New York Brooklyn Washington

Sparse OCR leads Johnstown Danville game notes

Fragmentary lines show a score comparison between Johnstown and Danville with listed batteries and player lines. Unclear dates or venues limit precise context. names like Smith Schachern Hudson Flanigan Cote appear beside team references.

Johnstown Tohomown Danville Smith and Schachern Fee and

Van Buren Browns win Arkansas state baseball title

Aug 12 at Pine Bluff the Van Buren Browns and Ft Smith Maroons play to decide the purse of 1000 and state championship. After twelve innings in the first game Van Buren won while the deciding contest ends 3 to 3 with Ft Smith claiming the title. Hawley of the Maroons leaves for St Louis and Ale signs to pitch for the Browns.

van Buren Browns Ft. Smith Ft. Smiths van Burens Hawley Maroons St. Louis Ale Browns

Our Boys Defeat Franklin In Contested Pittsburg Tilt

Our Boys of Pittsburg topped the Franklin home team in a hard fought game at Frarecix Pa. The standout play came from both sides with Our Boys pulling ahead late. Final score details are incomplete due to OCR issues but show Our Boys surpassing Franklin.

Frarecix Our Boys Pittsburg Aaa Wes Franklin Cowan Bryce Alexander

Brookville Edges Clarion 10 to 6 in Field Battle

Brookville defeated Clarion 10 to 6 in a heated contest. Brookville had 18 hits to Clarion's 12, with Whitehill Startzell and Duncan handling the batteries for Brookville while Wilson and Quinn did so for Clarion.

Baoerville Brookville Clarion Club Clarion Whitehill Startzell Duncan Wilson Quinn

Baseball World: Scrappy Play and Pitching Hopes Rearm Exposition Park

Grace SMITH stars at short and Esme ponders illness as Gumbert or Terry may start today after a tight game at Exposition Park yesterday. Benches show injuries with Bennett Ganerl sidelined. Moran stars at first and Aldy Moran shines in New England League. The Wilkinshore A plan a double bill at Athletic Park amid growing baseball chatter and coaching notes on Dalley and Hawke.

Grace Smith Esme Gumbert Terry Exposition Park Billy Ehines Charley Farrell Martvore Allegheny Bennett Ganerl Mike Kelly Aldy Moran Mrocktons Boston Bantin Wilkinshore Athletic Park Taues East End Prievera §Ter Brooklyn Netinder Dalley Harlduck Ambon

Giants in Training for World Title Fight

New York era reports both champions Sullivan and Corbett in peak condition. Sullivan trains at Bay Head with daily ten mile walks and intense bag work while Corbett trains at Asbury Park with swimming, rowing, and a heavy regimen. Both men express confidence, with Corbett vowing to be champion when next seen.

New York Spullivan Corbett Smarl Corporation Bay Head Shinnecock Casey Ashton Sullivan

Flying Jib Sets Fast Mile Time at Comstock Park Races

In Grand Rapids area at Comstock Park a crowd of 10,000 witnessed fast times and near records. Flying Jib paced a mile in 2 08 34, almost matching the Buffalo record, with Alvin winning the $10,000 stallion race in 2:15 and 2:44 splits, as Lobasco faltered.

Grand Ramps Mica Comstock Park Magnolia Hal Pointer Buffalo Nancy Hanks Lava Roberts Lobanco Allerton Dubuque Senator Conkling Alvin Fred Wilken Lobasco Vin Harry Noble Frank Noble W.8. Kirby

Six Brighton Races Run On Muddy Track Favorites Win

At Brighton Beach New York Aug 12 six races were run on a muddy track with a hard bottom. Favorites captured all six races as heavy betting persisted and bookmakers profited. Winners included Bob Sutherland Podiga Jack Rose Crochet India Rubber and Mary Stone with close finishes and near-farce conditions in the two mile event.

New York Brighton Beach Bob Sutherland Podiga Jack Rose Alcalde Common Sense Bergen Billy Lakeland Crochet India Rubber Long Dance Mineral George W Theo Stone Zampest Maury Stone Ave Bobb Sutherland Daisy Woodruff Tioga Philanthropist Willie McAuliffe Farton Irochet Keyest Brol Xone Elia Witod Wipping Inggallop Tame Mary Stone Foxford Tol

Monmouth Park pools sold for upcoming racing card

Special report from Louisville records pools sold tonight for Monday at Monmouth Park. Bets listed across six races including outer course and straight bets with several named horses, weights, and payouts noted for each event.

Louisville Moes Monmouth Park Strephon Sentina St Prese Picksocket Racelanielma Roxsell Ge Kieer Parvenne Fis Yorkville Belle Renle Ice Hernfon Plebman Hebecca Rowlath Opagino Seoulie Moyne Gelding Partan Volunteer McCormick Joe Kelly Bordeaux Vermen Queenie Tr

English Tandem Records at Herne Hill Track

J Wass and C E Newland set tandem records at Herne Hill from 25 to 40 miles using new appendage times. Harvey Noble the trotting stallion owned by W S Kirby & Co died of heart disease in Grand Rapids. Noble had a 2173¢ record and was valued at £30000. Rochester races were postponed at the Grand Circuit meet in Rochester, New York.

J. Wass C. E. Newland Inehohwe Herne Hill Ridin Miles H. M Cereseses Sovee Strerses Derrorr Grand Rapids Mich Harvey Noble W. 8. Kirby & Co Galesburc

Trotting Meet Draws 3000 as Oakley Track Holds Up

Crncinwati August 12 The Queen City Driving Club at Oakley hosts trotting races with 3000 in consolation purses. First race yields Billy Parks declared winner on fouling. Silicon tops 2 year olds. Time records incomplete. Other races listed with names like Notre Dame Stamping Ground Patina and Lotte Lorine among entrants.

Crncinwati Moes Queen City Oakley Billy Parks Charley Smith Freeland Periwinkle Celella Silicon Notre Dame Patina Uate Salle Oldiers Paseie Hen Wallace Eens Ted

Racing spree on heavy track at Sanatogn with tight finishes

Races ran on a slick track. Tactician won the five furlongs divided heat while Jet Hell Gate led in the one mile event. Badge captured seven-eighths of a mile, Gambier prevailed at a mile and an eighth, Buisen won at one mile, and a dead heat for third occurred between Saunterer and King Crab.

Sanatogn N. Y Tactician Prince Howard King Hazem Bykeston Jet Hell Gate Gallado Torth de Cio Logan Sto Gambier Amenue Sporteman Buisen Huron Saunterer King Crab Busteed Von Iby Tringle Jay Fie

Swimming records in dispute in Atlantic Association

The Atlantic Association faces a controversy over Arthur Fenney Kenney’s 100 yard and one mile marks from the recent championship. William B. Curtis doubts the mile time citing unofficial timing and weather, while Philadelphia Club officials defend Kenney’s record as fair and expect a repeat at the August championship under official scrutiny.

Arthur Thomas Fenney Atlantic Association New York William B. Curtis Kenney Philadelphia Curtis

Moorhead Wins Latrobe Tennis Singles After Tough Final

In Latrobe on August 13 the Latrobe Tennis Club completed the singles final. Moorhead of Pittsburg defeated Pier of Pittsburg in a five set match 7-5 in the fifth after a tight battle. The doubles are to be decided tomorrow.

Moorhead Pittsburg Larnosg Latrobe Tennis Club Messrs. Moorhead and Pier

American Champion McCusker Eyes Nuttall Match in England

Lowell Massachusetts one mile champion James L. McCusker arrived in England to size up British wonder Joey Nuttall and proposed a match. He favored a one mile indoor contest but noted rough water and suggested Leavitt of Boston could beat Nuttall in open water with American training as a possibility.

Nuttall Leavitt Boston America Sam States

Duffey Named Referee for Olympic Club Boxing Matches

In New Orleans on August 12 Prof John Duffey is reportedly chosen by the Olympic Club as referee for three glove contests on September 5 6 and a third date. Dizon arrived and is under the care of prominent colored people amid promises of fair play despite warnings from the North. Jack Haviin and Som O'Rourke accompany him, all confident of victory. Dixon weighs 1/8 pounds and plans strength training before Biloxi departure tomorrow for training there.

New Orleans John Duffey Olympic Club Dizon Jack Haviin Som O'Rourke Dixon Biloxi

Cleveland Athletic Club fold meeting results

The A A A entries show J B McKenngn winning running high and broad jumps hop step and jump 120 hurdles and shot put. KE Paul competes in 100 yard dash running and jumps and both hurdles. A C McElveen runs 22 and 440 yard races. A W Haley handles 90 yard event and Breading Speer pole.

Cleveland Athletic Club J. B. McKenngn KE. V. Paul A. C. McElveen

Van Heest Backed in Wisconsin Before California Fight

Johnny Van Heest remains in Ashland Wisconsin and will not travel to California to face Sol Smith. George Clarke his backer will attend the Dixon Skelly bout and challenge the victor for Van Heest. Clarke expects Dixon to win and will back Van Heest for two thousand five hundred dollars against the champion. A meeting of football players is planned for the Pittsburg Association Football Club.

Chicago Johnny van Heest Ashland Wis California Sol Smith George 4. Clarke Dixon-Skelly van Heest Clarke Dixon

Weather Report Indicates Cooling Front and Mixed Conditions

The storm center moves from Alberta to Manitoba with reduced energy while Maine’s center departs south of New England. Temperatures fall below normal from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic coast, rise in the Rockies, and rain falls in New York and New England with unsettled northeast winds.

Alberta Manitoba Maine New England Atlantic Coast East Gulf States Upper Lake Region Mississippi Valley Rocky Mountains Plateau New York

Catarrh of Stomach and Digestive Relief Explained

A discussion of chronic stomach catarrh cites gastric juice production and diseased mucous lining as causes of poor digestion. It links indigestion to gases, weight, bloating, and fainting feelings, noting relief through the Copeland Hall and Byers treatment method.

Drs. Copeland Bright Copeland Halli Byers

Michigan Athletic Association Seeks Pittaburcers Game

Secretary Harry Woods reports a Detroit based Michigan Athletic Association football team requests a September 19 game at George Tann's hotel. A meeting this evening will decide on the offer and all members are urged to attend.

George Tann Harry Woods Michigan Athletic Association Detroit

Buckwalter Wins State Shooting Title at Pennsylvanias

August 12 report from Arapina states Charles Buckwalter Royere ford killed 15 straight birds at the state shooting match. He earned a 200 medal and captured the local championship of Pennsylvania.

Arapina Charles Buckwalter Royereford Pennsylvanis

Race track threats and racing notes from New Jersey and beyond

Morris Island in Bordentown New Jersey is sold to Andrew Coachran of Trenton who warned of a race track. A London cable reports bets totaling 7000 pounds for an August 2 contest. Other items note St Florian's case deemed hopeless, breeding plans for a colt, Bright versus George Washington negotiations, and racing updates from Louisville Lexington and Latonia. The St Louis Jocker Club plans a 100 day season starting April with clashes against several tracks. A prominent match between White Day and Tommy Conneff stirs amateur interest, plus cross country and flat racing plans and the Buffalo Yacht Club Lake Erie cruise ending in Cleveland with a major regatta.

Morris Island Bordentown WN. J Andrew Coachran Trenton London Pritchard Wrnodham Walden Middleburg Charles Bright George Washington Bright B. J. Treacy Lexington Ella Shipman Semper Rex Heron Wandswouth Louisville Arenes Ee Siance Tris St. Louis Licely White Day Tommy Conneff Witte Day New Jersey Athletic Club Amny Counetm E. C. Carter Tle England Buffalo Yacht Club Lake Erie Cleveland Lake and Straits Racing Association Cleveland Club

River News and Notes Louisville Items in Aug 12 Dispatch

Special telegrams report river conditions and boat movements. Louisville notes show water levels on falls and canal, with clear pleasant weather and slow fall. Vessels Grace Morris and others voyage between Leavenworth Cincinnati and Kentucky river, with various river gauges listed for Allegheny Pittsburgh Wheeling and neighboring towns.

Louisville Grace Morris Leavenworth Ceres Cinelnrath Beee Carrollton Ke Kanawh Ev Rhea Kentucky River Falls City

Echors From the Levee and River News Update

Traffic at the wharf is slow with notes of shippers and steamers. The City of Pittsburg and Eugene ran upriver while dredging efforts near French Island and Caseyville continue. Water levels fluctuated at the dam and a new boiler installation is reported at Acorn.

Tae Acorn Davis Dam Tae A.J Mason Jeferson City Tae J. M. Gusky Cartain J. Pink Coxro Agen Anchor Steamship Line James G. Blaine Morgantown Groves McCo Novan Blatt’s Grove Fifth Avenue Cincinnati Evaneville Thio River Commission French Island Caseyville Chamber of Men Water Street

Remarkable Recovery After Nasal Catarrh Treatment

A patient describes severe catarrh of the stomach head and throat with headaches and weight loss. After visiting Draland Hall and Byers the patient reports disappearance of catarrh restored digestion improved sleep and increased strength and weight returning a relish for food.

Draland, Hall and Byers Lieri

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