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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1892
Page
17
Phillies rout Boston 9 to 3 as Cleveland continues winning. Gumbert made a disastrous start and retired, while Washington and Chicago also posted results. Rawhmore and Louis figures appear in scattered box scores across the roundup with Baltimore and Louisville noted in brief mentions.
Pittsburgh fans watched a disappointing 7 to 3 defeat to Cincinnati as the Reds hammered home runs and wild pitches. Chamberlain held the visitors in check while Gumbert and Terry faltered on the mound, framing a rough showing for Pittsburgh bats.
Fragmentary note records a baseball game mentioning Farrell McPhee Ledbelt Hy McPhee Donovan Smit Tellee Genius Chamberlain Mack Lefton Pittsburg and Gincin with an umpire Lynch. Time of game two hours and fifteen minutes.
In Cleveland on Aug 1 the Colts beat the Spiders as Griffith and Hollison pitched well with stout support. Duncan and Parrot made acrobatic catches, Parrot top-scored at the plate while Soyder’s umpiring drew sharp rebuke. Attendance not listed.
Baltimore and Washington clubs split a doubleheader played in clear weather with strong bats from Washington in the second game while Baltimore faltered on defense. McMahon and Killen sparked the first game as Ward and Stover bashed for Washington. The second contest saw Washington win 9 to 8 as Baltimore’s fielding failed and Shindle and Radford led the offense. Attendance reported at 2,900.
Brooklyn beat New York 7 2 at Park Brooklyn before 7 256 fans. Barnle O Rourke and Rusie starred for Brooklyn as New York struggled for hits and pitching details noted include Burns and Crane. Attendance listed, weather pleasant, Phillies beat Boston 3 0 in other action with Nichols pitching.
Christopher Von der Ane denied reports he sought to trade Gleason for Mullane after being seen at the park yesterday. He stated the rumors are not true and he would not part with Gleason.
The Kid Mullane showed signs of decline after a weak start versus the Louisvilles last Sunday. Gleason suspended him following physicians’ verdicts that Mullane was sound, with Mr. Von der Abe predicting St Louis will rally before season’s end.
Pitcher Esper endures a streak of poor luck and illness in Pittsburg. he returns to Philadelphia to recover. Mark Baldwin is expected to report for duty soon and pitch at his best if in shape. The club schedules four grand Indies days each Thursday with free admission and a promenade concert to draw crowds.
In a 2 game county league bill before 1200 patrons, Wilkinsburg beat Tarentum 6 to 0 in one game and Tarentum won 6 to 4 in the other. Neves pitched superbly for the Gyms in the Tarentum win while Wilkinsburg’s Smith dominated in the other. Mansfield and Shoemaker starred for Sewickley in the later clash with strong pitching and defense.
Scranton club travels to Joanstown to face the Doonvilles in a decisive meeting this week. Earlier results show Altoona and WilkesBarre in the circuit with close finishes and strong performances from key players.
The P and L E team defeated Allegheny Valleys by 16 to 4. Durbin made a notable one hand catch and Wentz contributed a key first base play. Reese and Darwin and Logan added base hits for P and L E while Adams, McKnight, Backofen and Arnold joined the Valleys in the field.
Fearcuis, Pa August 13 Special Our Boys of Pittsboro defeated the home team in the best game this season Highlighting fine fielding and battery work by Gray and Bryce The Our Boys will play at Tidbute Pa on Monday Score by innings Our Boys 4 Franklin 0 Base hits Our Boys 7 Franklin 2 Struck out Hy Gray 7 Runninger 6 Batteries Our Boys Steyane Kyce Franklin Runninger
Uniontown won 13 to 5 at Braddock as Altman umpired for the visitors and limited Braddock to three hits. C Wilhelm belted two home runs to pace the Uniontown offense in a dominant road victory.
In Charleroi Pa on August 13, visiting Shire Oaks defeated the home team. Slomestead pitcher Jack O'Neil worked from the box for Charleroi and gave up 22 hits while Mt Prichard allowed 9. The game ended with a Mt scoreline noted.
The Russells lost to the J L Hudsons of St Louis this afternoon by 1 to 2. Players cited include Buttenes Huseells Heyman Hea Fitetkinger Willman Hudsons Dunn and tein.
M4ck appeared out of form yesterday and WuspT of the Chicagoa is sidelined with a sprained ankle. Eastern rivals begin a big struggle tomorrow as Umbbert started in a nervous attack and made an error.
A fragmentary sports note lists batsmen like Kinslow De Nash and O Rourke among 60 leaders while criticizing umpire Barste as lenient. It hints at a broader clash over rowing, tainted by misused trust and enforcement, with figures like Dalley Ryan and Carrol Puller mentioned in passing.
Among players the Butler boys beat Times by a cone of S, Selboris in great form, Hill Tops and Jesmettes split at Bailey Park with Jeannettes winning 4 to 10. Water Cures defeated Coraopolis, Little Giants beat Frogtowns 10 to 7, Clintons of Natrona beat Mt Washington Grays 10 to 0. Other scores include Frankstown Echoes over George Smths 7 to 2, Siebert over Oakmont Grays, H Chinps Co. over Gregg & Elliotts 25 to 0, Comets of Sewickley defeated Coraopolis, Allegheny County Law Students beat East End Gym 11 to 7, Carlton Club men beat singles 18 to 0.
At Cleveland Athletic Club meet on August 13 Pittsburg runners and jumpers carried several events. Jewett and Kimmel split 100 yard heats with Jewett edging Stage. Jowett equalled the world's 10 yard dash record from scratch. Miller and Kimmel led 220 yard duel. Miller won hop, step and jump. E. E. G. of Pittsburg dominated jumping events with five firsts. Detroit A. C. claimed five firsts overall.
Pittsburg visitors dominated the Doubs tournament in Larnope Latrobe players claimed singles and doubles consolation prizes. Doubles winners were Moorhead and Pier of Pittsburgh with Garrison and Hargraves Greensburg as runners up. Early rounds saw Latrobe, Jeannette and Coraopolis players advancing with mixed results.
The Uniontown Sportsman Association prepares a three day shooting event from September 1 to 3 drawing crack shots from Pittsburg Wheeling Cumberland McKeesport East Liverpool Brownsville and others to compete for blue rock and live bird shoots with cash medals and prizes offered by the association and local businessmen.
Besser and Priddy Maroh 4 Bert Hesser and Joseph Priddy met last evening and signed articles to run a 20 yard foot race on September for 600 or more a side. A melee to take place on the Woods lun track. Both men will begin motor training this week.
At Monmouth Park on August 13 eight races delighted a large crowd. A bold wagerer fainted after Entre won the final event while Queenie Trowbridge upset odds at 10 to 1. Strephon led the opening mile in a record 1:37 1/4 and Kilkenny fell short near the finish.
The Grand Rapids event drew about 2,000 as Guy won the free-for-all pace in three straight heats with a 2:10 first heat. Martha Wilkes captured the 2:15 trot in three straight, setting tempo for a slow meeting close that left the association $15,000 to $20,000 behind.
Racing program at Sanatocs Aur features the Watkins Glen stakes and the Northverzen steeplechase stakes. Results include Colonnade winning the first race in 1 19 3 with Brown Beauty 40 to 1 second and a close Ming Crab showing 10 to 1 in the second. Third race details incomplete but Elisabre and Bertha noted in placements with Tactician and Futurity racing for positions.
From Lorpon August 18 reports say Orme shows favorable form, moving to 6 to 5 against him. La Tee also draws solid support at 4 to 1 against, while St. Bat’ beckken drops from earlier bets. Prope notes Count Batthyanis’ horse breaks down.
Continuous rain and a three inch deep track ruined the program at Rooursist Aug 13. The 4:23 trot started but remained unfinished, with Romeona earning top two heats and two seconds, Virginia Evans taking two heats, fifth and second. Captain Lyons placed third and Sam Bassett fourth as horses began moving to Springfield, Mass for the next Grand Circuit stop.
A compilation of horse racing notes, injuries, and personalities. Jockey Porter injured at Garfield Hospital in a list of incidents includes Allerton’s leg, Dan McCarty’s trotter holdings, Ed Corrigan’s race, and Allen Lowe’s hotel robbery, with critics and opinions on jockeys and judges.
Edward L. Hall of New York captures first prize after defeating Malcolm Chase of Providence in Nahant Massachusetts. Chase and Clarence Hobart of New York share second place with six wins and two losses each as the tournament progresses toward the Newport All Comers. Hall leads with 8 wins and 1 loss, while Chase and Hobart stand at 6 and 2 respectively.
A. Zimmerman of the New York Athletic Club set Canadian marks at the Toronto Bicycle Club annual meeting. He won every event entered, including a record mile while handicapped, defeating top Canadian wheelmen. A Buffalo rider won another race, giving Americans four wins.
Ournra notes a San Francisco dispatch reporting an Australian bookmaker sent £5,000 to be laid at evens on Stephenson in the race Monday with Gaudaur, causing considerable excitement in Ournra.
The notes cite Cornett preferring a Sullivan showdown over Jackson while James J cites a possible change of mind. Benes travels to back the lightweight division as the Myers McAullife bout winner looms. Charley Mitchell backs Sullivan in the upcoming match as Hunt and Pritcharden reject a 5:0 offer for a Bolingbroke bout set to occur privately.
Keystones rider W H Wieson trains for the open road race aiming to win. Pati Nelson’s handicap reduces next time. A E Daem and P C Schilling depart for Cincinnati by van. Miss Grace M McCuttoon and Graceful East Liberty riders are noted. Keystone Bicycle Club to meet for open road race planning and new member admissions. Big 4 tourists Lytle trio at Atlantic City race meet return soon.
An eminent city boxing authority returns from observing Corbett and Sullivan, noting Sullivan's immense right hand power and Corbett's conditioning but potential stale state by fight day. He suggests a possible draw and bets on Sullivan with a 1000 to 800 offer at the Dispatch office.
The Waverly Clan MacDonald and Caledonians union for a Labor Day event featuring Scottish games. Plans include football, shot put, hammer throw, and a pipe band contest. It aims for a day of sport drawing members, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Champion bantam George Dixon reports from Biloxi training quarters that he has been well treated and sent a cable to Peter Jackson. Dixon notes Jackson will likely arrive in New Orleans in time for the fights and may scold him. Dixon weighs 121 pounds after gaining several pounds.
George Collins of San Francisco and James Allen fought at the Tacoma Athletic Club for a $500 purse. Whalen was knocked out in the tenth round.
GaLrse EN Energetic reliable salesmen sought with good salary and steady employment. Right men preferred. Address: 423 Wood Street, cor. Diamond.
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