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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1892
Page
11
The article highlights continued Cleveland baseball success and a reception for the Boston team. It notes strong performances and ongoing big leads in the standings, with general baseball news of interest across teams and events.
The Local Meroce reports the Senators suffered a hard fought defeat after a narrow 3 to 1 scoreline and strong late resistance. Marquis Baldwin pitched valiantly despite prior misfortune, supported by solid defense though timely hits eluded the visitors. Umpire W C Wilson handled calls amid crowd jeers as regulars noted Miller and Killen mixed innings with injuries and stable fielding from both sides.
New York defeated Cincinnati in a lopsided contest with strong batting as 600 attended. Key plays feature two-base hits by Ewing and Rourke, and solid pitching by Sullivan for New York. Umpire Lynch officiated. time two hours.
In hot weather at Carcaoo Aug 17 the Colts fail to hit Cobb while visitors batter Luby hard. Sutcliffe Shindle and Luby lead Chicago batting with strong fielding from Dahlen and Shindle. Attendance listed as 00 with score showing Chicago 19 Baltimore 0? The game features multiple hits including a home run by Storer and steals by Sutcliffe Stricker Gunson. Time of game one hour forty five minutes with umpire Snyder.
Louisville wins as Clausen and Keefe shine on the mound in a well contested game before 149 percent attendance. Key moments include a three base hit by Cros and a double steal by Brown and Pfeffer with Pfeffer scoring. Umpire Mo presided as Clausen pitched four solid innings in relief.
Today’s slate features Boston at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Baltimore at St. Louis, and Washington at Louisville, highlighting key city rivalries across the circuit.
Local baseball fans anticipate a festive welcome for Boston’s champions. A 2 pm street parade begins at the Monongahela House, with a band, a pregame concert, and free admission for ladies. Stivetts leads the visitors in the mound, while Ehret starts for the home club amid high hopes of a strong, scout-style contest.
Croerswatt Aug 17 Special The Reds lose a regular fielder as Curt Welch is dismissed after courting a supposedly drinking companion. He is expelled from the Hotel Dennison and escorted away by Captain Comiskey.
The Uniontown baseball team defeated the Seiberts of Pittsburgh in a home game, 9 to 6, though both clubs showed poor play. Sub pitcher for Uniontown helped balance the misplays, with Swards and Nor wager as the visitors’ battery and Wilhelm and Beall as the home battery. Uniontown plans two August games with East End Gyms on the 26th and 27th, both teams boasting strong records.
In a tense title game Clearfield edged Bellefonte with a standout home run by Munkersa. Clearfield struck out seven while Bellefonte fanned ten, highlighting a pitching duel as the home run carries the day.
FRAVELI Aug 17 Special Butler pummeled Franklin with powerful batting led by Ed Miles and H Miles. Kid Miles cleared the bases with a three run homer while Jones and Stevick held Franklin in check as Jones limited the visitors to two hits and 13 strikeouts. Final score Butler 15 Franklin 0.
Alliance defeated Youngstown 6 to 4 at home with Williams Allen and Williams for Alliance and Scheible Cargo for Youngstown. Hits were 5 to 5, errors 1 to 3, and Williams struck out 11 in a tested outing.
Weather clear and pleasant with river sailing slowly. Water levels show foot 9 inches on the falla, 4 feet 1 inch on the canal, and feet 5 inches below. Departures include Fleetwood for Cincinnati and Big Kanawha for Evansville, Jor W, H.
Daily report lists Wannex River at 0.0 feet with clear weather and warnings issued. Moncantown River at 5 feet with stationary ore station noted and clear conditions. Thermometer records 85 degrees at 4 Suomen Beers feet with clear skies.
Daily river readings show WaHettine River at 4 feet and falling with clear warm weather. Cincinnati River at 7 feet 3 inches and rising with clear warm conditions. Catmo River at 14 feet 9 inches and falling with cloudy warm weather. Includes Nellieq Minnetonka note.
Stage of water below Davin Island dam and river activity rise with ships and cargoes. Captain Cox and Adam Jacob return from the night trip as Cincinnati wharfboat completes work. City of Pittsburg excursion and rising river trade noted. Coal owners plan meeting to push price and policy changes for river shipments.
In the current ferne de Famille, Italy's Queen recounts the bond with her former governess Mile Rosa Aberser. The Viennese tutor, age 22 when the princess began lessons, was gentle and well loved. The tale notes the young pupil's thrifty spending and a mysterious gift after months of quiet allowance use.
Six of thirteen heats at the grand circuit in Hampden Park went 2:20 or better. Nellie R and Chronos set rapid times while training figure St Clark faced scrutiny over Nellie R in a 2:27 class. Bella Wilkes led early but hit trouble as rivals closed in, and Chronos won late races before the program paused for resumption Thursday.
Northwestern Breeders Assoc trotting meet continues in Chicago. Geneva defeats Muta Wilkes and Axel in consecutive heats. Azol drops first heat. Hulda wins Champion stakes after near-misses. Ponce de Leon wins straight heats at strong odds as Mary Mac struggles. Flying Jib leads pacing stake but is prevailed upon by Robert J in final heat. remains competitive with Direct and Hal Pointer.
In Garfield Park at Cebaco on August 17 Judge McConnel ruled in habeas corpus cases. John Murray, a bookmaker, was freed as city ordinance cited for arrest was void due to non publication. E W Webber, a ticket seller, was denied release as Garfield track deemed an unlawful place of amusement needing a license.
Sanatoga New York Aug 17 weather warm with average attendance. Fast track. Rally driven by Salonica 8 to 1 won 1 18 second place Silver Prince third. Lisbon Maid 15 to 1 won five furlongs in 1 03 with Trump 18 to 1 second and Zornitza colt 7 to 10 third. Ne eau to 6 won in 2 37 with Marghereta 5 1 second. Strathmesth Charade dead heat in 1 41. St John and Sam Serer noted in chase results.
Curcago Aug 17 The Kendall stable horses and Huffman entries including Yo Tambien are quartered at Washington Park and will be shipped this afternoon to Sheepshead Bay to race in the fall meeting. Chris Smith owner of Kendall stable went East last night ahead of the horses.
Des Moines Aug 17 The $10,000 race between Allerton and Demarash was not trotted today as Allerton had been gees Demarsh trotted against time and Jay Eye Seo a pacer Carcago Aug 17 J I Case Racine.
Garfield Park Club eyes a sensational set of stakes for three year olds including Yo Tambien Cutcaco Tammany and Lamplighter in Chicago next month. Plan includes s and one and three eighth mile dash with 20000 added and 5000 stakes then a final Trace event with weights to suit nominators. Chris Smith confirms Yo Tambien and club negotiates with Monmouth Park for other entries.
Five clear favorites and a backed runner-up won at Brighton Beach Bamwrox track on August 17. A racing mishap when Larry Hart's Elise Morrison colt fell in race five caused no further injuries. Burns the rider sustained a leg fracture. Results include Zenobia 2 to 5 in race one, Marmmerite 2 to 5 in race two, seven furlongs won by Racing Birds 2 to 1, Chesas 2 to 6 in race four, and Jack Ross 7 to 5 in race five. Time standards posted for each event.
August 17 reports a large audience at the Golden Gate fail races in Oax.arp Can. Dia blo a chestnut pacing stallion by Charles Derby out of Bertha by Al cantare won the 2:25 class in three heats with times 2:18 34, 2:14 34, and 2:17g. Richmond gelding won the 2:17 trot at 2:19, 2:04, and 2:10 with Jessie the Dexter Frince mare. The meet runs all week with daily races and a four event card scheduled tomorrow.
Louis ville special pools sold this evening list entries for tomorrow’s Monmouth Park card. One mile race includes Annle B and Equity with various weights and prices. Second race select stakes shows Lachess and Saint Michael among others with bids. Third race Delaware event lists Pessarra Stockton and Kilder after a 1 4 mile. Fourth race features Rainbow Annie Foolt Yarrow Indigo and others. Sixth race three quarters of a mile includes Thankse Yeman Gertier St Hubert and more with prices.
President Noel and Olympic Club committee visited Bay St. Louis to assess McAuliffe and Skelly. Skelly weighs 117 pounds and shows boxing progress. sparred publicly, knocking out several amateurs. McAuliffe, weighing 144, avoids public exhibitions, focuses on solo training. expects about 20 hard rounds if matched.
A New Orleans dispatch reports the Metropolitan Club, rival of the Olympic, will retire from prize fighting and operate as a club. It plans to sell its arena and grounds.
A New York brief lists boxing and horse racing chatter. Sullivan versus Kilrain rounds cited, Corbett odds 2 to 1 with Corington pool rooms, Campana traveling to New Orleans to see Sullivan and Corbett, a Roddy Mason challenge at 123 pounds for 60 or 400, and a Sheepshead Bay four mile race preview.
A curious Armenian belief holds that when a person is seriously ill, angels fill the sickroom to watch over them. The room is adorned with flowers, sweets, dried fruits, and cakes, and each visitor strikes a musical chord at a headboard instrument upon entering.
The parade gathered noon to nine this morning with knights boarding the City of Pittsburg steamer for a trip to Homestead and Davis Island dam. Prize drills at Sechenler Park begin at nine with three prizes totaling 325 dollars and a best division commander prize of ten. The Iroquois Band performed from the Central Hotel balcony attracting thousands as York, Pa was named as next convention site.
The New Castle Citizens Band of New Castle Pennsylvania under James F. Rogan serenaded The Distatch last night. The band is a strong organization composed of leading local citizens and accompanied Pittsburgh Division No. 36, U B R E of P. This division won second prize at last year’s meeting.
Advice on surviving snow avalanches from Mr. Dent in the Pal Mal Budget. Tips include staying facedown with head up the slope, anchoring with an axe, and attempting to escape by running if possible. Notes that winter snow is airy enough to breathe under, but crevasses remain deadly.
Pearson's Weekly reports on sudden immense waves with no wind, caused by undersea volcanic disturbances. The Etruria recently suffered a deadly encounter, while such waves, though rare, pose dangers to ships. The piece notes oceans host many volcanic phenomena and can send waves across vast distances.
Berlin’s population will leap from 1.6 million to about 3 million as suburbs are now to be incorporated into the city. The Greater Berlin will extend roughly ten miles from the city center, bringing surrounding districts under one metropolitan administration.
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