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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
6
New York defeats Cleveland to stay ahead of Boston while Pittsburgh drops to seventh after a brutal loss. The day featured a tense scene at Cleveland with umpire Powers amid fan unrest prompting a game called in the fourth inning.
The Young Washington pitcher Thornton struggled, issuing walks that produced every run as Indianapolis defeated the Senators. Error prone defense and wildness on both sides marked the game, with Thornton responsible for unearned and earned runs amid a low attendance showing.
In Cleveland McAleer slid safely into second on a long hit but failed to touch first base. Umpire Powers called him out after Buck Ewing informed him of the miss. The crowd roared as the decision was announced at the ball grounds.
The Chicago squad opened strong, Gleason delivering the early lead while Gumbert was hit. Scena Tanie iici eeion with Chicago ton 18 on eiekoen. Final totals show Chicago ahead as Pitchers Gleason and Gumbert faced lineups, with Lynch umpiring after a two hour game.
August 14 Baltimore defeats Louisville in a high scoring contest while Cincinnati battles Seward and the Athletics. Key events include Carpenter and Beard fielding, Nichol Mullane stealing, and Goldsmith’s error causing a disruption. Cincinnati 7 Athletics 4. Baltimore 8 Louisville 3.
The Louisville Baseball Club considers Latham essential and a telegram to Von der Abe seeks terms. A reply states Latham’s release would not be sold for $100,000. Other acquisitions target Pike, the Faltmores, and Nat Huth with potential sale of Huth to the is Club as standings show St Louis and Brooklyn leading divisions.
Our Boys defeated the Dunkirks by 3 to 2 as Schohe pitched a brilliant game and received strong support. Home runs, bases, errors noted. strikeouts were 2 for Our Boys and 6 for Dunkirks. Umpires were H. Dietz and McCarthy. International League results follow with scattered scores.
In New Castle the New Castles defeated the Americus club of Allegheny 11 to 4. New Castle batted Culp hard, collecting 11 hits to Americus 4. Batteries Power and Welch for New Castle. Culp and Johnston for Americus.
Greensburg Electrics beat Pittsburg Plumbers with a final score of 4 to 2. Hamiltons and Manusfields contributed in hits while fielding errors were recorded for Hamiltons. Springfield and Canton teams also appear in the box score with multiple at bats and runs.
Youngstown organized a new baseball association this afternoon led by Harry Fieldest and Nick Taylor as secretary. Grote Fordpes and H. M. Treasurer were noted, with Harry Sun as manager, and teams have been secured to begin play locally.
Charles Atwood of Brunnell Hill was found alive in his barn near Ames Massachusetts, delirious and attacked, with missing watch and money. He muttered that a robber hit him and shouted Take that sponge away as townsfolk search the woods for tramps and the culprits.
Mark Baldwin shut down the Browns while Columbus Club battered the champions. Chamberlin exited in the third after a rough first frame as Korins and Strikes unraveled the local hurler. Baldwin’s hitting and Stivitts efforts highlighted a two hour game with 16 strikeouts for Baldwin.
Star Lily, a six year old mare owned by J Welsh of Be ctives, captured the principal event at the Grand Circuit meeting in Rochester, earning a $5,000 prize after a three heat race. Sprague Golddust, Veritas, and Ketch also vied, with Star Lily delivering a final surge to secure victory amid changing weather and smooth running by judge Archer.
At Monmouth Park on August 14 Salvator and Proctor Knott finished distressed after a hard battle for Omnibus stakes honors. Knott staggered to the paddock while Bryant mourned the defeat, and backers lamented the loss as they vowed to try again.
Heavy rain slowed the Canton Trotting Association opening races. Three events were listed, a three minute trot purse 250 a 2 80 pace purse 300 and a yearling trot purse 100. Only the pace finished with 16 entries and 13 starters. winners in the pace were Frank Ashbaugh Springfield Marabal Hall Itaburg King Hisro Pittsburg and Geng Marion A Soca Minerva. In the trot Billy Batchelor Jeff Miller Mineral Point won with Monte Criato second and Sir Oracle and Robert K Fox third.
Michael F. Dwyer III reports from New York that Michael Ff Dwyer is seriously ill with fever, recently recovering at his Brooklyn residence after a Saratoga illness. He hopes to see the Omnibus race, while family members keep vigil as his condition remains fragile.
The list shows Thursday entries and weights for races at Monmouth Park. Notable horses include Havelor Civil Service Camereon Ozone Tacuatters and Enderer Glockner Slacgard Niagara Esau, with weights ranging around 6 to 148 pounds.
Kansas City yesterday and today the Brooklyns played a brilliant game with sharp decisive moments. Hoover was hurt and erratic, throwing a wild pitch in the fourth inning. Errors came from difficult balls. two-base hits by Kurok and Pinckney, three-base by Corkhill, final score near equal with several misplays.
Cincinnati officials ban Sunday performances and games of baseball, prompting manager Stern to seek mayoral permission to complete four scheduledSunday contests. He warns that arrests could follow if the law is not enforced and asks for uniform treatment for managers and players.
Long Latham and efforts have been made time and again to so.
Hingston, Peake & Co., menswear wholesalers, closed this morning. Mortgages on stock and fixtures are held by banks including Merchants National Bank of Philadelphia and First National Bank of Ft. Madison. Debts exceed $100,000. assets are limited. H. B. Abell assumes control of stock for creditors.
Fifteen Swedish emigrants in New York have secured a writ of habeas corpus to challenge a collector’s order sending them back as contract laborers. They claim no contracts exist and they paid their own way. The miners came with a friend, a citizen of Alabama, who promised to assist in obtaining work.
J Horre & Co. offers a special bargain in the colored silk department today at its Avenue Stores showing a selection of silk fabrics and related garments to attract shoppers.
Sanatoga New York August 14. Rain fell but track remained fair. Sunlight won the first race three-quarters of a mile in 1 17 with Burnside second and mag rad third. Entries and weights announced for tomorrow include six furlongs and one mile events with Duke of Highland and Montrose among listed horses.
A Bravot’s Island shooting match yesterday featured 19 contestants paying 8 entrance and hunting 10 live birds each. Davison led the American Shoot with Messia, while Levis and aeenent divided third and fourth place was split between Andrews and Morgan.
Today’s Brighton Beach card lists race winners including Can in the first event a three-fourths mile dash with Handora second and Mischief third. The Lancaster and Tattler races feature close finishes with Gloster Uh and Theora securing top spots. Sixth race results show Bagsanlo winning the one and a half mile by a length with Jim Murphy second and Ero third.
A telegram from Franklin Pennsylvania reports stake races set for Wednesday and Thursday August 21 and 22 drawing keen attention from horsemen across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. The races promise strong entries and competitive fields.
Harvey McKenes and Jacob Schaefer agree to a November 1980 three ball billiards match in New York City with a $5,000 prize at stake.
Spectal Telegram to the Diapator reports from Erie Pennsylvania on August 14 that the middleweight championship was contested with notable skill. Details describe a hard fought match, with one wrestler earning the title after decisive maneuvers and a clean pin.
Special telegrams note Moraeantown River at 3 feet 6 inches and stationary with cloudy weather and a 53 degree thermometer. Brownsville River at 4 feet 5 inches and steady with 72 degrees. Aerrew River at 2 feet 10 inches and falling with warm, slow weather.
A fierce cloud burst in Paterson and Passaic City, New Jersey, floods streets and cellars with four foot water depths. Hamburg avenue washed away, a woman swept blocks toward the river and rescued by three men as sewer water spurted from manholes. The report notes extensive damage and rescues as streets turned to torrents.
An import record lists Brandenberg Freres wines including Medoc St. Emilion St. Estepha St. Julien Margeaux Pontet Canet St. Pierrie Chateau Leoville Chateau la Ross Chateau Mouton Grand Vin Chateau Margeaux Grand Vin Chateau Lafitte sold by the case or bottle. Address: G. W. Scurpt 95 Fifth Avenue city.
For 10 dollars customers may buy a stylish suit of English or silk mixed cassimers or Scotch cheviot. These bargains run today and tomorrow only. C. C. C., corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new Court House.
Be present for two day sale at C. C. C. corner Grant and D Streets opposite the new Court House. Specials include English silk and cassimere suits and Scotch tweed blends with a focus on affordable quality for tomorrow only.
Fine jackets offered in black and other colors with original prices from 1000 down to 600 now reduced to 400. Inventory available at Jos Hornz and Co. Penn Avenue locations.
The Dress Goods Department reports a major price cut with summer fabrics clearing fast. 75 pieces of 40 to 46 inch all wool and silk blends priced from 1 to 150 dollars, now 50 cents. 100 pieces 30 to 36 inch dress goods for school wear marked 12 percent. Various half wool fabrics in medium and dark tones for children's dresses offered at 6 3/4 to 8 3/4 cents.
Departments report brisk activity as they push liquidation of mohairs in light and medium shades. Shawls and dress goods appeal with 66c quality at 3734c for 46 inch width and 75c quality at 50c for 52 inch width. Wash goods offered from 3c to 25c per yard, from calico to French satin.
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