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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1889

Page

6

Teemer Gaudaur Rowing Match Backed by McKeesport Backers

John A St John reports Teemer and Gaudaur likely to race on local waters after Teemer’s backers secure terms. St John backs Gaudaur, noting Gaudaur’s superiority and Teemer’s improving form. Barney Morris confirms cautious backing and interest in testing both men, with stakes discussed and money backed by St John.

John A. St. John Teemer McKeesport Gaudaur St. John O'Connor Bearle Toomer J. G. Gaudaur St John Barney Morris Connor Gandaur Searle Ganodaur Ganudaur Poayenengge

Local tall team heads to Cleveland for stretches and wins

The local tall team leaves this morning for Cleveland to seek more lamela wins after strong performances last week. Manager Hanlon spoke confidently about the trip with Galvin and three pitchers on board in good form and the squad hitting well. Morris may catch as the team faces Cleveland and Chicago, the clubs above them, while Carroll hits with high on base pace as Wiakia store factor noted.

Cleveland Chicago Hanlon Galvin Morris Carroll

Fragmentary OCR item yields uncertain details

The readable text is fragmented with scattered numbers and names, lacking a coherent event or clear entities. No identifiable person, organization, date, or location is determinable from the legible portions.

Water Cures Triumph in Local Match Between Beaver and Water

The Water Cures team delivered a strong performance defeating Beaver in a close contest. Key players Braven Fats and Haase Shige led scoring efforts as the home team secured the victory with solid teamwork and defense.

Braven Beaty Water Cure Bios Beave Beaver

Browns Defeat Athletics Before 10000 Fans in St Louis

In St Louis on August 14 the Browns beat the Athletics before about 10,000 spectators. King pitched well and earned strong support from Sweeney. Stolen bases by Luffee and Bisse noted. Pitching stats include a 1 hour er minutes game time with umpires Kerina and Holland.

St. Louis The Browns Athletics King Sweeney Luffee Bisse Dalle Ein Melaboe Ftruck oute-Hing Mahon Tine Kerina Holland

That's How the Broocklyns Did Up the Louisvilles

Louisville lost to Brooklyn as better play and fielding errors by Louisville aided Brooklyn. Ewing pitched passably with support, Terry pitched fairly and Louisville could not hit well. Brooklyn capitalized on Louisville misplays to manufacture the decisive runs.

Louisville Brooklyn Ewing Terry Louisviftes Siedearneier

Baseball matchups listed for today across leagues

National League games include Pittsburgh at Cleveland, Chicago at Indianapolis, New York at Boston, Washington at Philadelphia. American Association has no games. International League features Syracuse at Buffalo, Rochester at Hamilton, Toronto at London in two games, and Detroit at Toledo.

National League Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicagos Indianapolis New Yorks Boston Washingtons Philadelphia American Association International League Syracuses Buffalo Rochesters Hamilton Torontos London Detroita Toledo Yaa

Incomplete Charter Notice From March 9 Entry

Fragmentary OCR reads like a public charter or appointment note with scattered numbers and place names. The legible elements indicate a municipal or organizational filing but key details are missing. Further restoration needed to identify exact entities and deadlines.

Budd Doble Dominates Early Trotting Meet Finishes Strong

Chicago trainer Budd Doble maintains front rank by amassing earnings at major trotting meetings. He totaled about $13,000 in three weeks across Detroit Cleveland Buffalo, with multiple firsts and seconds in 2:30 and 2:22 classes and notable performances by Lady Bullion Veritas Elista and Ed Annan.

Budd Doble Chicago Possi Occas Detroit Eritas Amy Lee Elista Cleveland Lady Bullion Veritas Ed Annan Buffalo Jack Geneva Marie Jansen

Ed Bithers Proposes Limited Entries For Trotting Classes

Ed Bithers argues that growth in stock farms and trotters makes large classes costly. He suggests capping entries at five, ten at five percent, or ten at five percent to keep the sport affordable. The idea aims to curb free-for-all formats and avoid overlarge fields while maintaining race viability.

Phil Sheridan Ed Bithers Hostine Rosalino Fikes Turner Harry Wilkes

Port land slugger vies with Britisher in pistol battled clash

John Shay of Portland aims to tackle Charlie Mitchell in a bold bid to force a fight seen as unlikely. Shay claims past provincial battles test his strength and vows to whip Mitchell, declaring he can best him in any part of the world despite limited local recognition.

Portland John Shay Charlie Mitchell Tcbell Mitchell England

Chicago runners ship horses to Brooklyn races

Hawkins and Johnson of Chicago sent a carload of horses through Pittsburg last night bound for the Brooklyn races. The shipment included Ep Benjamin Lena Chill Howe Girondea Robespierre Macbeth and Whee Eee.

Hawkins & Johnson Chicago Pittsburg Brooklyn Benjamin Ae Lena Chill Howe Girondea Robespierre Macbeth Whee Eee

Crazy horse publicity from LaPorte area

Alfred McCarty of Burdick owns a horse described as insane not vicious. The animal performs wild motions circling, thrashing, and rushing when released, failing to notice obstacles. Report notes the unusual, erratic behavior and cites local astonishment at such a case.

Laporte, Inc Alfred McCarty Burdick Here Grenhee

Double umpire system gains favor in Cleveland baseball

The Dispatch reports growing support for a two umpire setup amid Cleveland baseball turmoil led by umpire Powers. It details crowd reactions, McAleer and Ewing plays, and criticism of authoritative “one man power” in the league, plus notes strong performances by Madden and Hanlon’s squad, with Philips' dawn cited among reshaping events.

The Dispatch Cleveland Cleveland, O Giants Clevelands Forest City Powers Thero McAleer Fald Ewing Ward Connor Conan Meena Seenan Bane Sgt League Ita Merita New York Wics Madden Jasen Fantz Shak Ae Sederburg Hanlon Horace Philips Jonny B. Foren

Pennant race in early season as clubs warm up

The Dispatch reports a tight pennant chase with New York and Boston leading and Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Chicago showing strong play. It notes rising batting, use of “the elixir” by Pittsburgh, and key veterans like Buck Ewing, John Ward, Dan Richardson, Ed Williamson, and Anse. Hewitt seeks a new park at Van Ness and Eyes on adding a first baseman. Irwin is mentioned in team plans.

Steclas Corresi Dispatch Washingtoon New York Boston Pittsburg Iew Cleveland Elphins Athension New Yorks Polo Grounds Buck Ewing John Ward Dan Richardson Saace Ed Willamson Chicago Senators Pitt Indianapolis Hewitt van Ness Park White House Arthur Irwin Irwin Hewton

Trotting Meet Opens at Washington Park Chicago August 18

Northwest horse breeders gather at Washington Park in Chicago for a trotting and pacing meet. Entries are large with strong potential performances though few details are known publicly. The 2:3 class promises a tight contest while overall betting favors a fast track and good weather drawing a large crowd.

Chicago Washington Park Northwest Secur Brown Sphagg Axtell Aohn Meignen Mulwaukes M Onerins Meeate Vernor Helag Bismont Victor “von Bismarck W. Aborn Sterling Frenklin Diana Charles Schull Big Bob Clark Bath Bloom ii Lee Ington S Tohawtee William Blower Waterloo Ind Adrian Wilkes W. Wilkes Feeckey Carport Bay Tichaal Aieto Geiss Kalamazoo Eminence Empire Cossac Beaukee H. Fizia Pat Quinn Mountain ‘ Ton Busby New York Mn Mandaren Harold Fuller Gieno Mau Ofeet Aeragy Ontopsorer Nden Im McHeary Paci Minne Billy Ghowd Fisk Mamb

Some Fast Running at Denver Athletic Meet

In Denver Colorado today at the professional Athletic Association meet H M John lowered his 100 yard record to 9 seconds. He won the 60 yard race in 6 seconds and James Colling won the 12 yard race in 13 seconds.

Denver Con Professional Athletic Association H. M. John James Colling

Clearing House List Reveals Clearing House Totals

Boston dispatch reports from managers of leading U S Clearing Houses show weekly totals with notes on last year and last week figures. The table lists pa bee and other figures, indicating not included totals and changes from the prior period.

Boston United States

Webster Reminiscence Recalls Albany Reception Speech

A 19th century reminiscence recounts Webster touring the West in the 1850s and returning to Albany for a Young Men’s Association reception. The orator repeatedly saluted the audience with the refrain young men of the city of Albany as he recalled a London dinner hosted by the Lord Mayor.

Webster Albany City of London England Amoothera Daniel We State of New York Fendis L. Jewitt

No title found

A Lowell Citizen quips that while people shoulder responsibility for their acts a boy washing windows amid crowded sidewalks provokes doubt about universal accountability. The remark reflects street scene humor and moral sentiment.

Lowell

River Weather Telegrams Across Towns

River reports show Brownsville river at 4 feet ? inches and falling with clear weather and 74 degrees at 4 PM. Warren river at 4 feet 10 inches and steady. clear and pleasant. Montgomery river at 4 feet 6 inches and stationary. clear skies, thermometer 80.

Distator Brownsville Warren—River Mongantows

Infant Son of Adams and Elis M J Granegek Funeral Notice

Morning at one o'clock a son of Adams and Elis M J Granegek will be buried at their residence 178 Pearl Street. The funeral procession will assemble at TUZSDAT and proceed at 2 PM from the parents' home for the services.

Royal wedding in London notes from an American visitor

A correspondent in Lowpox, July 29, recounts attending the royal wedding in London. He describes travel from Paris via Calais and Dover, hotel frictions, the crowd, and a long wait as royal processions pass. He mentions a butter dish gift and ends with a partial list of wedding presents from memory.

Lowpox Battenburg London Paris Calais Dover Channel Egiel Prince of Wales

New York Work reminiscences by Bill Nye on travel and people

Bill Nye recounts a steamer voyage from America with vivid scenes of Bret Harte, Chinese labor, euchre games, a dying stoker, a Kodak photographer, and a dramatic threat from a New Orleans passenger. The anecdote blends humor, satire, and social attitudes of the era in a compact reminiscence.

Bret Harte Harte America New York Speeee Ee Heisha Paris London New Orleans Rt Hole Pagber Etarnity Atlantic Ocean Bill Nye

Tanned Alive A Young Man Drenched in Tanning Liquor

In El Dorado Street a subscription peddler, C H Black, slipped into a tannery tank after a splash from a hair scraping worker. He emerged soaked in tanning liquor, his suit washed and pressed while his skin darkened to contrast with his yellow shoes. The incident ends with him ruefully noting the color will match his footwear.

Stockton Independent C. H. Black el Dorado Street Black Gambrinus

Prophets of Evil Warn of Waves Earthquakes Across Cities

A controversial voice warns of a massive tidal wave striking Atlantic City and a severe earthquake hitting Salt Lake City. The speaker cites urban warnings, financial opportunism around beachfront property, and heightened tremor activity felt by residents. The Atlantic City crowd numbers exceed 150,000 as the threat headlines in public discourse.

Atlantic City Salt Lake Washington Post Seaton Charleston Ving

Adelina Patti Arrives in Southampton for Welsh Tour

The famed soprano Madame Adelina Patti arrives in Southampton from South America and goes immediately to Craig-y-Nea in Longpon for her Welsh appearance marking the start of a prominent tour.

Longpon Adelina Patti South America Southampton Craig-y-Nea

Marital Turmoil Becomes Adirondack Romance Chronicle

From Utica New York a dramatic tale emerges of Eleanor Hatch once Eleanor Roberts and John Turner, a lumberman living near the Adirondacks. After the widow Dennie’s death, Turner courts her and marries, facing community scorn and flight from ties to his former life. Eleanor’s past and Turner’s shift amid family pressure drive a troubled, evolving union across Boonville and nearby towns.

Utica N. Y John Turner Adirondacks John Roberts Farm Eleanor Goodby Dennie Boonville Black River Eleanor Uenee Eleanor ‘Rob Hatch

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