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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1890

Page

6

Chicago Defeats Pittsburg in Relieved League Game

The Chicago club again defeated Pittsburg 6 to 0 as Tener pitched for Pittsburg and King handled the locals. Darling and Hanlon scored for Chicago in the second inning, with a sequence of miscues helping the visitors. Pittsburg added a run in the ninth, but Chicago answered with a decisive lead and an attendance of 1,911 reported.

Rational Sane Bit Ate Matt Eas Boston LIS Boston Dispatch Carcaco Chicago Pittsburg Tener King Long John Chicagos Darling Hanlon Batls Duffy O'Neill Ryan Kuehne Farner Dell Pfeffer Real Williamson Elton Sona Fields Ennens U Pields Wisner

Philadelphia Domination Over Boston with 19 to 2 Score

Philadelphia defeats Boston decisively in a home game with a 19 to 2 final. Attendance reported as 223. Scant readable lines indicate Philadelphia offense dominant and multiple players contributing, though many OCR errors obscure full names and context.

Philadelphia Boston Bostrom P.L

Cleveland Beats Buffalos In Players League Tilt

Cleveland defeats the Buffalos today in a Players' League game noted for strong hitting. Attendance reported at 68 with key plays including two-base hits by Browning and DeLevaty. Pitcher Fests credited with the loss as the crowd saw a close a.

Cleveland Buffalo S. Cleveland Buffalos Hoy Mack.c Haddock, Poloz le Rorteos Cessimereatsasse Ciercland Browning Dalis Deletanty Stricker H Twitebell Wire seichantysGtricker Tetlite Mack. i Fests McGil Liedkyder Pearce

Cleveland Sinks Pittsburg in Wild League Baseball Tilt

Cleveland toppled Pittsburg 13 to 0 after early bursts and steady pitching by Phillips. Beating, West, Virtue, La Roque, and Decker contributed multiple runs as Pittsburg struggled with errors and containment. The Cleveland lineup seized control from the fourth inning and never relinquished it.

Cleveland Clevelandites Ohio Mr. Phillips Sod Clevelands Gret Phillips Gilks the & McKean Smakes Virtue West Smalley Hocker Artner Ava Decker Pitteburg Ellissarce Spre Ing.ures Tne Couttents

New York and Philadelphia Battle in National League Tilt

Lively batting marked the New York versus Philadelphia game with 614 attendance. An injury in the fifth inning halted a key player as pitchers dominated and defense shaped a 5 to 3 Philadelphia win.

New York

Cincinnati Reds Rally Past Chicago With Reilly Three-Bagger

In Cincinnati the Reds defeated Chicago 2 to 0 after a pitchers duel. Stein wobbled late but Reilly delivered a decisive three-base hit in the eighth. Smee Barat McPhee and Latham sparked the visitors with earlier singles as Cincinnati capitalized on a fielding error to seal the win. Attendance 1,125.

Ciociopail Chicago L. Crechxsati Cincinnatti Smee Barat McPhee Gooney.s Latham Carroll Marr Ascat Hollidey Hellly DiGlensivins Enishi Keilly Stra Latham Glenalrin Oan —Harrington

Suits Explain Transfer Dispute In Allegheny Club Case

President ONeil announces a suit over a payment scheme tied to transferred games from the Allegheny club. Notes were issued in installments based on attendance and gate receipts, with adjustments to keep each club within 10 percent of its share.

O'Neil Mves N. S Allegheny Indianapolis Brush Washington Young Pittsburg Chi Cincinna Ean Sene Paladelphia Siz Centen Oeconte Ciaviz Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Clab O'Neil Nimick

Jimmy Gray Leaves East End for Pittsburg NL Call

Jimmy Gray, star second baseman of the East End Athletics, departs for a Pittsburg National League stint for two days. A teammate left the field midgame, forcing manager Hecker to telegram President ONeil for a replacement.

Jimmy Gray East End Athletics Pittsburg Hecker O'Neil Miller

Games Scheduled for Today National League Matchups

National League games include Pittsburg at Chicago, Cincinnati at Chicago, Brooklyn at Boston, Philadelphia at New York. Puasa League features Brooklyn at New York, Pathesetnnia at Bowen, Boston, Buffalo at Cleveland. Association lists no games scheduled.

Chicago P. L Pittsburg Cleveland 8. L NK. E Baffale Tadeo N. L New York Brooklyn PF. L X. L Phila Boston Bester S. L KN. L Cincinnati Philadelphia Puasa LeaGue Pitsburg Pathesetnnia Buffalo Association

Bridgeville and Mansfields Forfeit Notice

Bridgeville and Mansfields have left forfeits at this office for a game scheduled Tuesday August 18. The former team has also left a partial note regarding the postponement or adjustment of arrangements.

Bridgeville Bridgeville and Mansfields

Bridgeville Baseball Forfeits for Upcoming Games

A forfeit of five dollars was posted to enable a game with Our Boys at Recreation Park, five on August 21 and fifteen a side. Bridgeville manager John Scott handled the deposit for J W Scotts and will be at the office on August 1. Another forfeit of five dollars was posted for a Bridgeville vs Acmes game at Bridgeville on August 23.

Our Boys Recreation Park Bridgevilles J. W. Scotts Tr. M Erery Bridgevile Mansion Arte Acmes Bridgeville

Our Boys Triumph Over J. W. Scotts At Recreation Park

Our Boys defeated the J. W. Scotts 7 to 5 yesterday at Recreation Park. Diets pitched well for the Our Boys, who earned runs on timely hits and aggressive baserunning. Scott team posted a handful of hits and some defensive miscues, with Mitchell and Velter among the standouts for the Scotts.

Our Our Boys J. W. Scotts Recrestion Park Prum Mary Pfiscosgas Scott Mitchel Velter Callshan Callhan D Smith Cul Mitchell

Colored Giants to Play Pittsburg at Pastime Park

Scott dales Aug 14. The Colored Giants of Pittsburg will meet the local team at Pastime Park this Saturday. Next Friday and Saturday the J. W. Scotts of Pitts will play here for 50 dollars a side. Both teams reputed strong, Exciting games anticipated.

Scottdale Colored Giants Pittsburg Pastime Park J. W. Scotts Pitts

Rochester Driving Park Grand Circuit Races Chronicle

At Rochester New York August 14 two fast events in 2:7 and 2:23 classes produced close finishes with J H Goldsmith guiding the winning horses in both races. Belle Hamlin raced against Hai Pointer with Pointer claiming victory in 2:15 through the afternoon program.

Geldaimth Rocngsize N. Y Rochester J. H. Goldsmith Belle Hamlin Hai Pointer Pointer Wakes

Moon Stone Stuns Sternburg In Heavy Track Classic

Nicholasville racing shows Moon Stone a Sultan colt defeating the hitherto unbeaten Sternburg on a slow track. The program lists multiple heats with time notes and race details for a sequence of entries including Viola Atedium Fume and Bully Wilkes among others.

Lextxetros Nicholasville Moonstone Sultan Sternburg Clenden Aftterton Robert Mansell Bik Bully Wilkes

Monmouth Park Wieners Wieners MaxMourn Pain

Results of today's racing at Monmouth Park list multiple races with unclear horse names and placements. First race shows Volunteer, Kemplan Time, Jessica Tae Enroauarners as top contenders. subsequent races include Fan Fan colt, Adelina, My Fellow, Grimaldi, and Dawn with various placements and times.

Monmouth Park Wieners MaxMourn Pain Furion Exure Volunteer Kemplan Jerica Tae En Roauarners Chatham Slu Hoodlum Tulle Gether Earness Ma J Adelina My Fellow Tristan Grimald Dawn Lotion Een Baer Wood

Races Result at Saratoga August 14

Today's Saratoga results list winners and placements across seven races. Lady Pulsifer won the first race over Objection and Ocyvete, with times and runners noted. Monterey List was fastest in the second race, followed by Bertha Campbell and other runners. Allene Allen placed second in the third race with Miss Bennett third. Lavinia Belle won the fourth race with Los Angeles second and Floodtide third. Dyer won the seventh race with Corticelli second and Satisfaction third.

Saratoga Lady Pulsifer Objection Ocyvete Monterey Bertha Campbell Allene Allen Miss Bennett Lavinia Belle Iret Los Angeles Floodtide Dyer Satisfaction

Duke of Beaufort’s Filly Wins Berkshire Plate at Windsor

At Windsor today the Berkshire plate for two year olds over five furlongs and 120 yards was won by Duke of Beaufort's filly Simon. Otta, Mr. Low's colt Gene Coon, finished second and Eophony third.

Lowpow Windsor Duke of Beaufort Simon Otta Mr. Low Gene Coon Eophony

McKeesport Cyclists Prepare for Niagara Falls Trip

McKeesport Bicycle Club members Caughey Hurst Yester and Smith with Fred Speer of Brownsville plan a 7 PM Saturday departure from Pittsburg to Niagara Falls via Decor and New Castle, aiming to record the journey by rail or road and return afterward. The group is noted as among the best in the local cycling scene.

Mcksesport R. C. Caughey Harry Hurst Henry Yester Fred Smith McKeesport

MacClelland and Priddy to Meet at Labor Day Race

Caledonian games manager Eather Kerr announces a five mile race at Recreation Park on Labor Day with a $200 purse. Pete Priddy and EC McClelland are signed to run. Kerr wired Pete Connor, who has not replied, while Connor plans a Boston race on that date.

Eather Kerr Recreation Park Pete Priddy EC. McClelland Mr. Kerr Pete Connor Connor Boston

Pete Priddy Returns From East With Noted Wins

Pete Priddy arrived home from the East after a very successful run in multiple races. He plans to train for fall events and aims to come back a stronger winner than on his previous trip.

Pete Priddy

Bitter rivalry fuels New York Brooklyns clash and scorers

The piece notes strong pitching and batting leaders in the league with Lews topping batting at .342 and Darling close behind. Burkett and Nock star in fielding and hits while Marv Phillips joins Columbus in a contract holdout. Larkin eyes a Yankees move as Cleveland’s Mutrie contemplates new signings amid attendance miscounts at local games.

Paul Hixes Pittbour Aefaun New Yorks Brooklyns Lews Darling Aes Firsteen Mutrie Larkin Cleveland Brotherhood New York New York Sun Bassel Peetedted Com Sa Brotherhood

Woman Arrested on Warrant Over Water Throw Incident

Annie Bradly of 136 Forbes Street was arrested by Officer Rosenblatt on a warrant for allegedly calling Park Murray names and dashing a cloth of water in his face. She was locked at the Eleventh Ward station and will be arraigned in the morning.

Annie Bradly Forbes Street Rosenblatt Park Murry

Old Soldiers Feted Veazey's Growing Popularity

Boston hosts a grand encampment while Colonel Veasey emerges as a favored new commander. Banquets and entertainments mark the National Encampment with numerous visits from posts and a major pension bill praised for liberal provisions for war survivors.

Dispatch Boston Veasey Fasr Woman’s Relief Corps

Loyal Women Wanted Resolutions Adopted by Relief Corps

Boston August 14. The Woman's Relief Corps elected officers and disposed of routine business. Membership listed at 102,522 with relief funds totaling 94,335 and relief expenditures since 1883 at 248,929. Resolutions prohibit alignment with opposing bodies and bar their members from eligibility. Mrs Mary S. McHenry of Iowa named National President. Mrs Elizabeth A. Turner of Massachusetts named Senior Vice President. Past presidents Barker and Sherwood presented to General Sherman, who will attend encampment at Tremont Temple starting tomorrow night.

Boston Woman's Relief Corps Mary 8. McHenry Iowa Elizabeth A. Turner Massachusetts B. Florence Barker Kate B. Sherwood General Sherman Tremont Temple

Gerard Army Ladies Elect Next Year Officers

At the second day of the annual Grand Army Ladies convention in Bostrow on August 14 reports from eight state departments were read. New officers chosen include President Mrs Catharines E Herst Louisville Senior Vice President Mrs Julia M Johnson Altoona Pa Junior Vice President Mrs Mary C Smith New York Treasurer Mrs Anna E Grubb Camden N J Chaplain Sarah A Metcalf San Francisco National Councilor Frances N Wood Topeka with Anns D Motley of Louisville named Secretary for the ensuing year.

Anna E. Grubb Camden N.J Sarah A. Metcalf San Francisco Frances N. Wood Topeka Anns D. Motley Louisville

Explosion at South Carolina Sawmill Kills Four

News from Newnesey reports a boiler explosion at a country sawmill 12 miles west of Newberry. Four men died, three colored and one white, with several others seriously injured. pump and engine were in use and a boy survivor described the scene.

Newnesey D. C Newberry W. M. Dorron Pickens FP Matthews Carey Davis Thomas Ellison William Chambers Milton Rabb Wait Davis Young Ellison

Frontiers Brace for Big Fight as Armies Mobilize

A letter from Jutiapa reports 4 artillery pieces and Guatemalan troops massing on the frontier with 11 000 in the advance guard, 4 000 in reserve, and 6 000 in Guatemala City. San Salvador and Honduras deploy 5 000 and 10 000 respectively. Ezeta’s forces drive back Guatemalan relief, arming a dramatic campaign toward Guatemala City.

Orry Mexico Jutiapa Guatemala City Honduras San Salvador Vallamcencia Liberal Party of Blue Rock Galan Chiogo Guatemala Salvador Ezeta Contepeque Cayetzano B. Emile Emile Ork

Whisky Men’s Loss in Louisville Fire Destroys Distillery

Fire at the Kentucky Distilling Company warehouse on Storey Avenue in Louisville spread to the Great Western Park House and the old Kentucky Woolen Mills. Twelve whisky firms totaling about 1.12 million gallons of whisky were destroyed with an estimated loss near 2 million dollars, plus unpaid government taxes of about 981 thousand dollars. Insurance is roughly 700 thousand dollars.

Louisville Kentucky Distilling Company Storey Avenue Frankfort Great Western Pork Packing Establishment Coorad & Seiler Pork Packing Company Julius Barkhouse Max Hofheimer & Co Lehman & Sons J. M. Miller & Co Bernheim Distilling Company Buck, Frank & Co Kentuck Blue Grass Distilling Company J. C. Marks & Co Phn

Leper Bound for Pittsburg Seeks Aid in City

An unidentified man with leprosy, claiming ties to Pittsburg, was seen by Officer Lautz in Youngstown on August 14. The officer, who has encountered leprosy in California, confirmed the diagnosis after inspecting the man. The man vanished after being directed to Township Trustees for aid and refused to disclose his name or relatives.

Younstown Lautz California Pittsburg West

Minor Police Matters Recap From Yesterday’s Rounds

A five year old, 16 hand horse was stolen from Thomas A. Noles on Brownsville road Tuesday evening. Albert Wilkinson, a colored man, was arrested by Officer Beckett for causing a fight on Fulton street near Center Avenue. Police sought Andreas Kershstein, a young man accused of stealing 550 dollars from Jacob Smith. Jona S Hall, a colored man, was sent to the workhouse by Mayor Wyman for loafing at Allegheny Market House. J. E. McCann was arrested for disturbance around the Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction offices. Detective Steele arrested two 1 year old boys, Joseph Morowsky and Philip Watchorne, alleged to be thefts from Harrison’s toy store on F Street. A brick strike near Thirty‑third street injured a man near his nose. Channel Roth was jailed for malicious mischief and disorderly conduct following a suit by Stephen Smith after an assault accusation. Frank Hand and James Kellom were caught robbing a man near Union depot. suspect Cornelius McCarthey of Dayton, Ohio was found drunk at Central station.

Thomas A. Noles Brownsville Road Albert Wilkinson Beckett Fulton Street Pear Center Avenus Andreas Kershstein Pols Jacob Smith Field Jona S Hall Allegheny Market House Wyman J. E. McCan Twenty-eighth Ward Pittsburg and Birmingham Traction Bteele Joseph Morowsky Philip Watchorne Harrison F Street Alleheny Thomas Patterson Thirty-third Chanel Roth Longenbacher Bainbager

Princes of Wales Start for Hamburg Amid Telegram Briefs

Italian named Retlliato was killed on the track near Coshocton last night. A tramp assaulted Miss Annie T near Dresden. C. E. W. Fansworth, a crook, is jailed at Bellaire charged with shooting an ex and threatening a merchant's THR year old son. A person was fatally burned playing with a candle.

Princes of Wales Hamburg Retlliato Coshocton Ao Tramp Mise Annie T Dresden C. E. W. Fanssworth Bellaire Henry Meyer Bia

Powderly and Board Seek Arbitration In New York

The General Executive Board travels to New York to demand arbitration over the New York Central and Hudson River strike. Reports detail West Albany freight disruptions, derailed cars, and workers signing contracts with the Central that led to refusals. Sheriff Tappan asks for State troops, but officials report quiet conditions with no anticipated disturbance.

Powderly New York Sheriff Tappan Rensselaer County Porter East Albany Central Road McEwen Cleveland Lake Shore Buffalo Sargent Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen City Terre Haute Iod Hollenden Pennsylvania and Ohio Detroit K. of L New York Central Hudson River

Riot on Colwell Street Leaves Mob About 40

Residents of Logan and Colwell streets woke at 1 am to a free fight as a mob gathered about 40 people. Officer Terry arrived after a brick was thrown at him and arrested Joseph McVicar. crowd dispersed only after a second officer appeared. Local residents blame lack of police protection for nightly disturbances.

Logan Colwell Esch Terry Joseph McVicar Eleventh Ward

Chicago Molders Threaten Big Strike Over Rejected Patterns

Chicago iron molders threaten a large strike if required to make patterns for San Francisco orders. A North Side firm nearly triggered the walkout by receiving and casting a pan for a quart mill. Secretary Healy of the Trades and Labor Assembly cites union strength and scarce skilled workers as reasons to resist further orders.

Curcaco Chicago San Francisco Healy Trades and Labor Assembly Molders’ Union

Gas-Filled Ground Sparks Townwide Fears After Explosion

Residents of Shelbyville fear widespread disaster as natural gas pockets spread beneath the limestone and soil. Reports describe gas escaping from wells, soil lighting with matches, and potential need to abandon homes as fissures refill with water and gas vents continue.

Shelbyville Smithereens

Wakefield Finishes Poor Farm Surveys and Faces Stewart Farm Delays

Assistant City Engineer W S Wakefield completed surveys of the old Poor Farm property yesterday but lacks time for calculations to size the property against the sale article. He will begin surveying the Stewart farm for ten days. City Attorney Moreland says Mayor Gourley may or may not sign the deed, risking the purchase.

W. S. Wakefield Wakefield Stewart Farm Moreland Gourley

Carpenters in Chicago Set September 1 Strike

The Carpenters' Council of Chicago met last night and ordered all city carpenters to strike on September 1 over non fulfillment of wage agreement with the Boss Carpenters' Builders' Association.

CurTence Carpenters’ Council Boss Carpen- Builders’ Association

Receiver seeks $5000 loan to finish Squirrel Hill Railway

William J. Fawcett as receiver for the Squirrel Hill Railway asks the Court for permission to borrow $5,000 to complete construction. Judge Magee grants the petition allowing the loan and receiver's certificates as a first lien on the road. Work to be finished by August.

William J. Fawcett Squirrel Hill Railway Company

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