Buffalo Beats Chicago Twice in Pro Baseball Action
Buffalo Bisons win two games from Chicago to extend their lead in a doubleheader. Attendance figures and detailed box scores show Buffalo triumphing 9-2 and 6-2 with solid pitching by Baldwin and steady hitting from Wise O Neill and collaborators. Boston New York clash delayed as clubs head east for final series of the season.
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Chicago
Oor Torosso'Neil
Comiskey
viBoyle
C&s
Sipeldwis
Buffalo
Hoy
Wise
O'Neill Cil
Mie
Acke Mreck
Cunningham
Baldwin
Bite
Halligan
Bewee Bumaic
Ite
Pfeffer
Bastian
Comiskey. Wid pitch—Baldwin ,Time—2 Hours. Umpires— Sorder and Pearce
Chicacoo
Teas Mock
Neil
Onelibe Hee Wise
I Farrell
Hastian
Irwin
Mack
Borle
Can
Rowe
Farrell
Pfeifer
Snyder
Pearce
New York Beats Boston in Park Exhibition
New York defeats Boston Players' League team at Park in an August 2 game. The confusing box score lists players Brown Ewing Olse Jr Canneor with varied at bats and runs. the local meni win by score not clearly stated due to OCR errors.
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New York
Boston
New Youk
BORON
Pab Brown
Brown
Ewing
Olse
Canneor
Ball Games Today National Leagues Schedule
National League games include Pittsboro at Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York and Cleveland at Boston. Players League matchups feature Pittsburg at Brooklyn and Cleveland at New York Buffalo at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia. Association action lists Athletics at Louisville Brooklyn and Columbus Syracuse at Toledo Rochester at St. Louis.
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Pittsboro
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Association—Athletics
Louisville
Columbus
Syracuse
Toledo
Rochester
St. Louis
Unclear OCR leads to scattered city names and teams
Fragmentary text lists St Louis Rochester and Rochester again with McGuire and hits, unclear context. Mentions cities and teams in a garbled sports/rightsholder style fragment, lacking a clear event, date, or outcome.
Baltimore reenters American Association amid fold reconstitution
Baltimore re joins the American Association circuit after a morning Burnet House meeting. Managers Barnie and W H Waltz attend, with Zach Phelps and W H Whittaker, amid protest from Ted Kennedy of Brooklyn who warns clubs may finish season without guarantee waivers. New schedule starts in Baltimore with Orioles facing Louisville.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
S&s
American Association
Burnet House
Association
Barnie
W. H. Waltz
Zach Phelps
W. H. Whittaker
Acmes Beat J. W. Scotts At Recre ation Park
Yesterday afternoon at Recreation Park the Acmes of Allegheny defeated the J. W. Scotts in a tight game. Tom Neves pitched superbly for the victors, not allowing a hit for the Seats, with Carge catching well. The innings show strong fielding and timely runs as the Acmes secured a four run margin.
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Recreation Park
Acmes
Allegheny
J. W. Scotts
4Tom Neves
Seatts
Carge
Neves
Gal me of ball at Elizabeth Park ends in excitement
A lively game of ball at Elizabeth Park today between J. D. O Neill of Elizabeth and Torreyson's nine of McKeesport ended with a dramatic finish. Details are scarce in this telegram, but the contest drew a strong crowd and showcased competitive play from both teams.
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Elizabeets
Elizabeth Park
J. D. O’ Neill
Elizabeth
Torreyson
McKees
Ask Makes a Grand Attempt to Beat a Great Record
The North Western Trotting Association staged five races including yearling trotting and pacing and 2:18 trotting classes, postponed from yesterday. Starts at noon went smoothly with strong satisfaction. A mare named Unit and a horse Palo Alto faced delays before the event, as the field moved to the quarter with high expectations.
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Ask
Watmirector Parx
Cerca
Northwestern Trotting Association
Palo Alto
Jack
Cens
Trea
Grand Circuit racing at Poughkeepsie yields record by veteran driver
Over 2,000 spectators watched C. J. Hamlin, nearly 71, drive Belle Hamlin and Justina to beat their mile record at the Grand Circuit in Poughkeepsie. The mares, raised by Hamlin, posted splits of 85 for the quarter and 2:16 for the mile amid cheering.
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Poughkeefie
N. Y
C. J. Hamlin
Belle Hamlin
Justina
Trotting opener at Maysville reports cloudy track
Lexington August 20 opening day of trotting at Maysville with a rain softened track. Weather cloudy and flow conditions hindered pace though times were respectable given the surface. Cyclone Dictator and Colonel Tom led the field in a seeable two and three-year-old division with several others including McGregor and Alister.
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Lexington
Maysville
Breeding Sales Report From Lexmerox Ky Farm Auctions
Special telegram from Lexmerox Ky lists R J Alexander of Woodburn farm selling horses to buyers in Wheeling West Virginia Fork Montana and Newark New Jersey. Notable lots include a two year old filly Harvest by Belmont Haroldana by Harold and a bay colt of three and a half years by Lord Russell out of Minna. Dam Wilkes is mentioned in multiple consignments and buyers include Smalbach Hamilton Parks Henry Fry W Hill and Brasfield Th ton.
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Dispatch
Lexmerox
R J. Alexander
Woodburn Farm
Spring Station
Smalbach
Hamilton & Parks
Wheeling
W. Va
Harvest
Belmont
Haroldana
Harold
Henry Fry
Fork
Mont
Lord Russell
Wilkes ‘Wilkes
W. Hill
Worcester
Sos Private
N. J
Brasfield
Nena City
Wilkes
Mam
Eesolie at Saratoga Race Day Results
At Saratoga on August 2 the day’s races produced notable finishes. Forerun a Stratagem won the first race over Sir Rae. Husted captured the second with Floodtide second and Eminence third. Kittle Van led the third with Hod Se Eing Hazen third. Young aa won the fourth with Wary second and Rotary third. Birthday topped the fifth, Major Tom was runner-up and Marie K finished third.
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Young Aa
Wary
Rotary
Birthday
Tom
Marie K
Likely to Win Altoona Big Prize in Tennis
Altoona Pa August 20 The Altoona Tennis Club tournament drew a large crowd on a sunny day. Western players showed strong form with Philadelphia likely winner. semifinals set for tomorrow as Lee and Brookes vie for finals after earlier rounds eliminated Rhodes Pattersa Kinkaid McDougall McMillen and others.
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Altoona
Altoona Tennis Club
Pala
Philadelphia
Altoven
Becca
Doc
Peehoeaer
Waeslen
Tite Ea
Ro’ Eelen
Brookes
F. Ma
Ee Say Brookes
Lee
Christies
Brooks
Kinkaid Brothe
Smee
Dies Bailey
Miss Esterbrook
Miss Fay
Miss Bailey
Vie
Sullivan Offered $90,000 For Sullivan Jackson Match
A New York telegram reports William H. Harvey of Oden Ore arriving to press a $90,000 bid from Ogden syndicate for a Sullivan versus Peter Jackson facing in a city venue. Lumley notes Sullivan has not yet decided due to stage commitments and a 15,000 seat amphitheater plan. The syndicate may also offer a $10,000 purse for a possible Dempsey versus La Blanche bout.
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Dispatch
New York
William H. Harvey
Oden, Ore
Arthur T. Lumley
Illustrated News
Sullivan
Ogden Sports
Peter Jackson
Harvey
Jackson
Dempsey
George la Blanche
Greensburg Labor Day Sports Arrangements Announced
James Connors organizes a Greensburg event featuring foot races wrestling and other athletic contests on Labor Day. Western Pennsylvania athletes are slated to participate with valuable prizes offered. Also noted is a match between Joe Vieners Our Boys Jr and a recreation park game with Bridgeville teams for a purse of 0.
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James Connors
Greensburg
Western Pennsylvania
Joe Vieners
Our Boys, Jr
Wellsville
Byers
Enna Em
American Association
Peates
Huyubor
Liberty Stars
Adress
Robert Jessop
Robert Jessop, ‘Thirty-second Ward
Recreation Park
Bridgeville
Fire in basement of M. May, Bons & Co. damages avoided
A fire discovered about 10 oclock yesterday morning in the basement of M. May, Bons & Co., 56 Sixth avenue, burned gas pipes and floor due to electric wires, narrowly missing disaster. Nearby blaze at J. W. Friend & Co.'s rolling mill was small and contained. Also notes on a lecture by Rev. William M. Rose at Consol Hall and local ordinances on signal lights, plus a fishing club trip and a court damages hearing on Torrey street. Bargains in blankets promised by Jos. Horr & Co.
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M. May, Bons & Co
Sixth Avenue
Conon ER McDowell
R. H. Black
Albert Street
Braddock
Mr. Black
Informaenue Dawas
J. W. Friend & Co
Carson and Steuben Streets
West End
Rsv
William M Roseertscon
Consol Hall
Wimax
Allegheny
Barkley
Acme O Covnett, Jr
Te Chambers
Southside
Panhandle
Western Division
Columbus
Frank P. Case
Torrey Street
Wild horses sold at Liverpool racecourse sale
Seventy two wild horses imported from the Argentine grass plains were auctioned today on Liverpool’s racecourse with large public attendance and strong bidding. Prices rose to high figures as bidders competed for the animals and consignments sold.
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SY Dunlap
Liverpool
Argentine Republic
Mesara, Truman & Sons ship cattle for breeding in America
Liverpool August 9 Mesara Truman and Sons of Bushell ship 23 Shirestal Shetland and Hackoergif cattle on the steamer Venetian for breeding purposes in America.
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Liverpool
Mesara, Truman & Sons
Bushell
Venetian
Aggee Trans
Shirestal Shire
Hackoergif
Rince Oea
America
Corry Shooting Tour Brings New Record At Keystone Event
At Corry Pennsylvania on August 20 Miller’s 163 straight record is broken by Heikes who achieves 171 in the Keystone shooting tournament. Today's results list multiple contests and top finishers including Sigler Cady Ed Miller Wolsey Bristol White and Edwards in various placements across singles and combined events.
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Corry
J. E. Miller
Cincinnati
Heikes
Sigler
Cady
Ed Miller
Wolsey Heikes
Osborge
Bristol
Kelney
White
Edwards
Whitney
Folsom
Skinner
di Kelsey
Windsor
Helios
Wolsey
Miller
Clover
James
Burbage
Keller
Finn Locke
Crosby
Edustin
Matthe Thira
Ma Lindsey
George
Elliott
Stevens
Dickey
Benscotter
Firat
Tol
McMurphy
Cody
Benith
Kes
Bravens
Kelsey
Railroad Brotherhoods Move Toward General Strike
The United Orders of Railroad Employes unanimously back a Knights of Labor led action in the New York Central dispute. A Terra Haute Supreme Council meeting will decide on a general strike with votes from all four divisions. If all four chiefs and delegates approve, a strike could begin between Saturday night and Monday morning, potentially affecting Vanderbilt railways. Grand Jury reviews conspiracy aspects while arbitration is urged by Knights at Grand Central and St. Cloud Hotel discussions.
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New York
United Orders of Railroad
Knights of Labor
New York Central
Sanford
Firemen’s Brotherhood
Federated Organization
Supreme Council
Terra Haute
Sargeant
Big Knights
Vanderbilt
United Orders of Railway
United Orders
Smyth
Owever
Grand Jury
Grand Central Station
Webb
Powderly
Hayes
Devlin
Holland Sargent
Sweeney
Wilkinson
Hows
St. Cloud Hotel
Central Road
St. Cloud
Burrows
Buffalo
Prohibition Party Platform Declares Nationwide Liquor Ban
The Pennsylvania Prohibition convention adopts a comprehensive platform denouncing liquor traffic as the source of crime and corruption. It calls for equal political rights, stricter naturalization rules, and protection for wages and schools, while endorsing the Australian ballot and broad suffrage.
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Prohibition Party of
Pennsylvania
Ita
Illinois Central Trouble Rumors of Impending Wage Strife
Reports from Chicago indicate Illinois Central trainmen statewide plan petitions for higher wages with a strike possible if refused. Company officials acknowledge rumors but say trainmen have no known grievances and wages already match other roads. only Champaign to Centralia freight men have concerns.
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Caicaco
Illinois Central System
Beck
Champaign
Centralia
Pig Iron Production Boom Shifts Power to Southern States
Washington reports 1890 pig iron output rose to 9,579,000 tons ended June 20. The Census bulletin credits Southern States with rapid blast furnace growth, noting Pennsylvanian leadership, while Ohio Alabama Illinois New York and Virginia follow. Western states also show large gains.
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Washington
United States
Bouthern
Ohio
Alabama
Illinois
New York
Virginia
Iak 6
Local ads for pianos organs banks and brews
Classified notices advertise upright pianos and organs with price ranges from 175 to 290 dollars. The Nation's Bank for Savings announces a move to 110 Federal Street and hours of operation. Also promoted are export beer and wool challis sales with various fabric and trimming items from local merchants.
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Tito
Ecuots
Order Modifies Stockyard Shipments By Day Rules
The long standing order restricting shipments from East End stockyards to trains of 30 or 35 cars by day has been altered to permit two mixed trains of 10 to 15 cars each. Shippers want full liberty to ship as stock arrives and disapprove of the new schedule.
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East End
Findlay Gun Club Opens First Annual Tournament
The Findlay Gun Club opened its first annual tournament at the fair grounds today. Ten matches were shot with principal events including a $0 cuarantes won by W. C. Goch ran of and a missed out match of Toledo. A number of sportamen ed evening and will to merrem.
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Findlay
Forpiar
Findlay Gun Club
Fair Grounds
W. C. Gochran
Toledo
Merrem
Will Find Her a Home and Torry Bill Outlook
Superintendent Dean takes charge of Hattie Slagle after a custody dispute with her stepmother and aunt seeking Reform School. Slagle has wandered the Southside seeking a home. A.Y. Smith reports a letter from Congressman Harry McCormick expressing strong faith the Torry bankrupt bill may become law this session.
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Dean
Hattie Slagle
Reform School
Alderman Beinhauer
A.Y. Smith, Esq
Harry McCormick
Wolfe Talks Out and Prohibition Support for Pattison
Special telegram from Habernburg reports Rev W B Covert asking Charles S Wolfe to run for governor. Wolfe declines nomination but says he will support Pattison. The item frames Christians aiding Quay and condemns politicizing religious sentiment in Pennsylvania.
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Christian Temperance
Quay
Iisa
Patisen
Habenburg
W. BR. Covert
Westmoreland
Charles 8. Wolfe
Selinsgroyve
W. E. Covert
Sre
Pattison
Erik
Pennsylvania
Uae
Notable travelers and locals head East on fast line
Mrs Maggie Bish and daughter Julia of James F Blair’s family visit. E Sandy and W G Johnson, Atlantic travelers from England, took in Pittsburg sights. Marie Johnston returns from mountain trip. Thomas Sutton of Indiana and L M Hale of Emmetton lumbermen in city. August Muller pursues iron interest in Cincinnati. Holmes of Monongahela House travels East. J B Boyer and family finish lakes tour. J A Gault merchant registers at Seventh Avenue. Adjutant General Hastings passes through en route to Mans. M M Keener business leader in city. Postmaster McKean boards fast line for East. Arthur Bradshaw of Meriden stays at Anderson. Police Inspector McAleese and family to New Castle. J Palmer O’Neil departs for New York. George H Miller Water Assessor to Philadelphia. S P Barbour in Chicago at Schlosser. E W Histed returns from Newport R I. M Rosenbaum goes East.
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Maggie Bish
Julia
James F. Blair
Mollie Dager
E. Sandy
W. G. Johnson
Trans- Atlantic
England
Pittsburg
Yeaserday
Wax
Marie Johnston
Hotel Duquesne
Thomas Sutton
Indiana
L. M. Hale
M. M. Keener
Kittanning
McKean
Arthur Bradshaw
Meriden
Philadelphia
S. P. Barbour
Police Briefs Highlight Assaults and Disorderly Conduct
B F Rafferty filed with Magistrate Hyndman alleging John B Mowrey felonious assault and battery after an alleged Pena nces attack. Mary Dougherty committed to jail on assault and battery. Jenny Sackville threatened harm at Union Station. Police raided a disorderly house near Basin Street with multiple arrestees listed.
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B. F. Raffeety
East End
Hyndman
John B. Mowrey
Rafferty
Mowrey
Ovenson
Jenny Sackville
Washington, Pa
Union Station
FiIcers Cross
Harley
Pete
Basin Alle
Osia Entric
Hughes Fannie Jordon
Leo Mottoot
Dominic Carro
Mary Dougherty
Kira
Wolf
Children’s Day Observed at Tarentum Camp Meeting
Yesterday was children’s day at the Tarentum camp meeting. The programme published Monday in The Disparch was fully carried out and a large number heartily enjoyed the day’s exercises.
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Tarentum
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Fifth Ave
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Tutt
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