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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1892
Page
11
In a continued season setback Comiskey’s squad loses again as the Phillies surge to secure second place in the standings. The result narrows the gap at the top and reshapes the pennant race with key performances from both clubs.
Boston champions led by Michael Aristotle Kelly defeat Pittsburg 7 to 4 in a dramatic late rally at Exposition Park. Ehret’s pitching and a costly ninth inning miscue by Umpire Wilson sparked wild celebrations as Tucker drove in three runs and Lowe cleared the bases with a foul-line hit. The crowd of 2500 saw a game ruled by powerful Boston hitting and tense defense despite Pittsburg’s strong start.
Hamilton stars with two stolen bases as Cincinnati and Philadelphia tilt in a 7 2 victory. Reilly, Biss, Delehanty and Chamberlain contribute several hits while pitchers and umpires manage a high tempo game.
St Louis defeats Baltimore 13 to 4 with constant base hits off Stevens. Attendance 1,000. Key plays include two base hits by Wenlen Moran three base hits by Glasscock Carroll Crooks Shinde and home runs by Carroll Werden. O'Rourke Rhodie and Werden steal bases as Hawke and Stevens combine for the pitching. Time of game four hours.
Chicago falls apart in seventh as Brooklyn scores two to win. Anson stars with a hot bat two singles a double and two triples. Decker makes a one handed catch over Ryan’s head. Attendance 1920. Cubs 5 Brooklyn 7.
In Louisville the Senators lost after Sanders walked batters despite three hits. Louisville scored the decisive run in the ninth on a two base hit as weather stayed cloudy with 1,500 in attendance. Abbott, Pfeffer, and Grimsby contributed hits while Sanders worked the mound for Louisville.
In warm clear conditions Aug 18 Cleveland erased an early deficit to beat New York 16 to 6 after a late rally driven by powerful hitting. Attendance 2,000 as Cleveland compiled 16 runs on numerous hits while New York managed 6.
To Day's Leacon Sehbedula Boston faces Pittsburg while Brooklyn plays Chicago New York meets Cleveland and Philadelphia squares off with Cincinnati in city league pairings.
The Our Boys ball team returns home after a five game winning run with three shutouts. Cowan and Gray provide pitching strength and Armour shines at bat with base running. They head to Massillon for games today and tomorrow, ready to meet Gyms or any independent team in the state.
Butler defeats Franklin 6 to 5 in a game marked by Butler batting strength led by El Miles and costly Franklin errors. Franklin struggled with only six hits as Miles starred for Butler.
Bellefonte defeats Clearfield in a low scoring game noted for strong pitching and light hitting. Both teams show solid defense as the Bellefonte Mountain League clash remains tight throughout.
Clarion, Pa on August 18 special report: Clarion defeats Parker 13 to 4 behind solid pitching by Horner and timely hitting from the nine. Batteries Clarion: later Quinn. Parker: Neves and Stein.
Yesterday's games saw Axpetill Red Ehret suffer a tough loss as Kelly struck out in the ninth. Leavit Uniontowns defeated the Sieberts. Minor Athletic Juniors face Lincoln Avenue nine tomorrow. Pitcher Pe bears no trip. Letters seek contacts for Vakmont Clinton FP W Siebert teams. George Calin Bennetts Pa to handle correspondence. American ball club Pes County League grounds Union Driving Bessemer. Halligan assault cited in Sandy Gris- notes.
The text recalls Jack Glasscock amid criticism in Falls and St. Louis. It mentions a controversial farewell game after an on field incident and public reactions ranging from praise to profanity. The piece hints at Glasscock's past in Buffalo area mills and his decline as a baseball figure.
In Johnston's Grove Washington county a Prohibitionist picnic drew 400 to 500 attendees. Mrs. Gouger of Indians delivered a sharp address denouncing both major parties and urging total prohibition over the saloon issue, criticizing drinkers who vote straight Republican or Democratic tickets.
The Trade and Labor Congress boycotts Rhomberg Street Railway at Dudbuyne over labor war. Canadian Pacific Advances a new Niagara river line and eyes World Fair traffic. Transcontinental Traffic Association and Western Freight talks address rates, while Richmond Terminal proxies and receivership plans unfold.
The report notes Russia plans to remove grain export limits while a glut in Buffalo raises concern. Canada accelerates Soo Canal work. East St Louis firms sign deals and credit claims surface in a messy financial round, with investigations in Boston into Maverick National Bank failures and Potter's testimony about sugar dealings.
In Serdovsk Russia a Wednesday night blaze gutted 800 houses leaving about 2 500 people homeless though the fire burned out. In Grindewald 35 miles southeast of Berne a Thursday fire threatens the village. A sweeping blaze also hit St Stephen 28 miles southwest of Berne destroying nearly every house with about 1 500 residents left penniless.
A stream of travelers gathers at the Monongahela House with A H Walker and Johnson Aller from Johnstown arriving to inspect steel quality at Homestead. Deputy Consul General James A Strannahan, ex Judge Campbell of Uniontown, and local notables frequent the hotel plus others from Greensburg New Castle and Allegheny area enjoy brief travels and leisure.
Sniccer Williams was committed to jail yesterday by Alderman Richards for threatening to cut George with a razor. He will have a hearing Saturday. Oscar Waits was held for court by Alderman Gripp yesterday.
The Pittsburg Tennis Club opened its handicap tournament for members with close matches and strong players like Ewing Moorhead Pier Guthrie Brown and Barr in action. Doubles draw announced for 4 pm with Moorhead and Reed facing Edwards and Pier in the first round and Barr and Ewing meeting Bown and Guthrie.
Hampden Park trotting and pacing set track records as Chronos and Kamona led the way. Three extra heats were needed to settle the results amid tight finishes with Lady Sheridan and Nellie B claiming earlier heats. Spectators numbered 7,002 as Walter E clocked a standout performance in the 23 class trotting event.
Special edition notes pools solid today for tomorrow's Brighton Beach races. First race six and a half furlongs lists Common sense Capulin Adventuress Jack Batchelor Orton Elf Ebelegold Monterey and others with varied prices. Second through sixth races show multiple entries and fractional odds for each horse, with several long shots and favorites indicated.
Reports from Monmouth Park tonight cast doubt on the great match race involving Yo Tambien Tammany and Lamplighter with little prospect of a finish. The city wires indicate a lame condition or altered plans for the trio, dampening enthusiasts' expectations.
Rumors circulate about Tammany an 83 year old horse with varying claims of sneezing influenza rheumatism or a serious internal ailment. Marcus Daly stable offers no public update on the horse’s condition ahead of the big Omnibus race.
At Monmouth Park on August 13 the 24 day summer meet drew about 5000 spectators under fine weather. Don Alonzo won the Select stakes for two year olds in a neck photo finish over Taral. St Michael pressured Don Alonzo but fell short in time. Raceland edged Pescara by a length and a half in the Delaware handicap, with Old Bones finishing strong behind the leaders. Other results saw Equity upset Beansey, Rainbow victory in the fourth, and Nomad triumphing in the final race as Yemen and St Hubert faltered.
A rapid storm center moves northeast from Eastern South Dakota to Lake Superior. A slight low forms over the West Gulf States while a high pressure area shifts from Montana toward the Middle Missouri Valley. Temperatures fall from the Rockies to the Red River region and rise along the northeast Rockies. Rain showers spread from the Lower Ohio Valley to the Gulf and Lake regions with cooler, cloudy conditions in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys and Eastern Lake region. Warmer and generally fair weather is forecast.
Carcaco Aug 18 Special denies East report that Jake Johnson of the J M Brown & Co stable planned a $10 000 match against any Eastern 2 year old at Saratoga. Foreman Cook says Johnson is in Indiana visiting. The stable may ship eight head East for the Sheepshead fall meeting while saving G W Johnson for next year’s American Derby.
Weather cloudy and threatening rain on the river. The station is stationary with 1 foot 9 inches on the falls and 4 feet 1 inch in the canal. The Grace Morris left for Leavenworth this morning. Departures Cleckoad and Big Sandy to Carson, Big Kanawha to Evansville, Carrie ope.
The report lists river stages and conditions for several rivers including the Gauces Show and HENT JoNcrTion with heights ranging from 0 to 14 feet and varying forecasts. It notes departures to Cincinnati Cairo Natchez and Morgantown along with vessel movements such as The James G Blaine The Elizabeth and The Crescent and shipyard repairs and docking activity at various ports.
In the 2:23 class at Westside Driving Park Paragon by Storm King driven by J H Swain trotted two of the three fastest heats. The day was pleasant with a 6000-strong attendance, and the track was fast.
Local reports note Allegheny county Prohibitionists start their campaign tonight at the Opera House with Mrs. Helen M. Gouger of Indiana to speak. Iroquois Band gave a free concert in Allegheny Parks last evening and a last summer excursion to the sea shore was held for Pennsylvania Railroad travelers.
Zimmerman led Sarnia Bayview Park spectators cheering as he smashed three Canadian records at the Aug. 18 meet. Milwaukee's Sanger also impressed by breaking the Canadian record in the quarter mile flying start before a crowd nearing ten thousand.
Bellefonte wheelmen held a one mile road handicap race in Revievants Pennsylvania. Joseph Mitchell won both time and first prize with a time of 18 minutes and 1d seconds. George T. Bush served as timekeeper and the judges were Mitchell and Donahue.
Johnson and Casey are likely to second Sullivan who will weigh about 213 pounds. Miscellaneous Sporting Notes mention Ep Sy the ist running a saloon at Wichita. A mile was trotted in 2 08 at Stock. News from Eyck and Stephen son of Australia and Toronto entrants for a pro sculler's race at Hamilton Ontario on September.
Advertisement touts new B. and B. Satin Caghémires, a cotton lookalike India silk style. Promotes dark print fabric in 1,800 yards sections, 31 inches wide, described as handsome new goods.
An advertisement announces a limited stock picnic sale of handsome goods priced at 260 cents. The offer emphasizes extra good and extra fine quality available through the archway past the cashier’s desk.
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