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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1891
Page
6
In a noisy, error-filled game cited from the August telegram, the Reds beat the Pirates 8 to 3 as Ned Hanlon’s squad capitalized on fielding miscues and timely hitting. Key moments included drives by Letham and a late surge by Stanlou, with strong defense by the guardians of seventh place.
Vickery and Schriver star as Anson's new battery leads to a strong start against Clewotunia. Pitching and hitting dominate early as the seventh inning nears darkness. detailed box scores and player notes follow.
The Dretya match ended in a decisive Tiektem win with wide field dominance. Players such as Portos Af and others posted strong figures as Lew Youn and Ange contributed to a lopsided scoreline amid crowded reviews from reporters.
A garbled report from Philadelphia notes a crippled Montrie team visiting Quaker Town with New York bands in attendance. Ewing's menu appears in the muddled text as part of the event.
In a jumbled recap, New York's lineup features Thompson, Ewing, and Conner amid a season mix. Pitching notes list Kling and Buckler with defensive shifts and base actions recorded as the game progresses.
Association games summary lists teams like Boston Athletics Milwaukee St Louis Louisville and Washington with batters and errors. It notes no association games scheduled for today amid a fragmentary box score indicating runs hits and fielding errors.
Sporting editor of the Dispatch reports on Pittsburg’s target list including Ward Sally Johnson and Whiteer. He critiques players from Cincinnati and New Haven, notes batting averages and fielding, questions Whitney and Neves, and defends Newell and Garrell as strong options. August 19, New York.
Fred Carroll and Newell were released by the local club yesterday in an unconditional decision. The move follows heavy public criticism of the team and may presage further releases as officials seek to reshape the roster. Carroll, long a key member and famed battery with Morris, may find a new place on the squad or elsewhere.
There were no games today in the New York and Pennsylvania League due to unsettled state of affairs in the league. A meeting will be held in Clean tomorrow to determine whether the league will continue with four clubs.
Liscoux August 2 Lincoln is no longer a member of the Western Baseball Association. At a meeting last night it was decided to disband the club. The players are preparing to leave the city.
Upset filled recount of County League action featuring Jeanette Uniontown and Bridgeville games. Mentions managers Mayer and Stevenson, clashing teams like Tarentown and Climax, notes on Hemphill and Gardner, plus calls for steadier team play and consistent lineups.
Hampden Park harness event yields no sub 220 times as nine heats struggle. Frank Dorsh wins the Massachusetts stake in slow fashion amid mishaps including a rail collision that hurls a sulky. Several heats are completed while others are postponed and remaining classes shifted to finish the meet.
In Washington Park Chicago August 20, Nancy Hanks driven by Bodld Doble defeated Margaret 5 guided by George Starr in two straight heats for a $2,000 purse as 6,000 spectators watched. Heavy rain later halted the program with a rematch postponed to tomorrow.
The Canton race meeting ends with several favorites unable to start in key events. Frantic was scratched for the free-for-all trot, Prince faced entry irregularities, and pools were declared off amid the mixed results. Jockeys and horses posted times and heats, including a 1:03 finish by Yahboo in a running match against Lightning Bug.
Results from a program at Jznowe Park include Post fret winning the 1 40 yard sprint and Kee kon capturing the mile and a quarter. Kingston the great horse trained by Hardie Campbell arrived at Garfield Park race course in fine condition and was praised by his trainer.
The report notes confidence in capturing the Garfield stakes on Saturday. Tony Hamilton, a colored jockey, will ride the Dwyer candid site.
Races at Sanatoes today showcased close finishes. Prince Royal won the six furlongs with Belle of Orange second and Versatile third in 1 14. Pessara led the mile and a quarter with Bolero and Santa Anna in pursuit. time 2 210. Actor captured the six furlongs with Leonawell second and time 1 14. Abi and Bedfellow led the seven furlongs with Salvini and Eric following. time 1 30.
The game of quests has gained popularity in town with several matches already played by shoe enthusiasts. Next, entertainment includes contests with leading throwers from other cities. F.G. Alten and William Stevenson currently lead in pitching locally.
The article notes remarks by fans about yesterday game and mentions SLAVIN, Mitchell, and Kellly. it records a forthcoming Mansfield versus Wilkinsburg match on their grounds and references a fine for excessive behavior during an Eastern trip.
Columbus reports Edward Blair a lifelong criminal who was hanged after a March 17 1890 murder in Putnam County. He appealed to Governor Campbell for a respite but was refused. his sister Laura sought clemency as Blair faced the scaffold at 12 07.
The Ladies of All Saints Episcopal Church meet in Brappock to denounce reports tying an incendiary to the August 20 fire. They insist the blaze was caused by lightning and call on local reporters to stop publishing the alleged suspect. An affidavit by John Galloway alleges he was hired to watch the church and found benzine and oil cans, suggesting arson but claims he was not allowed to remove evidence.
An Andrew and M Norris report from Vorsrestons England describe bitter sentiment toward McKinley and the Republican Party. English observers hope for repeal through a Cleveland presidency and expect English money backing the anti McKinley stance in 1892.
Clark Woodman a Linseed Oil Trust director and noted Omaha figure was found dead in his hotel room. A sealed envelope and a letter fragment suggesting chloroform and ammonia raise questions about suicide, with an inquest planned and no firm cause yet.
The August 20 banquet at St Francis College closed the pallium rites for Archbishop Katzer. Cardinal Gibbons praised the cosmopolitan Catholic Church, noting unity among diverse nationalities in the hierarchy and lay faithful gathering from across the country to honor the archbishop.
In Kraxtiee Conn Aug 20 a spiritualist camp adjoining Camp Watson where State troops are encamped hosts a dance that unsettles the soldier boys. A guard from Company G kept men from leaving their lines. Several hundred attempted to run the gauntlet as bayonet pricks and torn uniforms show the strain on regimental apparel.
In Braddock on August 20 100 leading Democrats met at the Commercial Hotel to form a Jeffersonian principles driven club with tariff reform aims and expect to build the largest Democratic organization outside major cities.
In Wasenusetos August 20 the Old Time Telegraphers Association and the National Society of Military Telegraphers closed their annual meeting with a joint reunion. A Western Union telegraph setup connected the hall to a long circuit linking Northwest South and Southwest cities. Telegraphed greetings arrived from Augusta Charleston Savannah Atlanta New Orleans Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago New York Buffalo Boston Portland Me Lewiston Deming Galveston Dallas Laredo Brownsville El Paso City of Mexico Los Angeles Portland Ore and San Francisco.
In Campos New Jersey on August 20 the convicted killer of Mrs Annie Miller Francis spoke from his cell. He exclaimed that if someone had been convicted of the murder of Annie Leconey, Mrs Miller would be alive today and implied he could have fled the scene.
In a tense exchange at the courthouse, Lingo hints that he would not have been tried for murder but for a different Black man. Under Sheriff Porter urges more detail while the unnamed subject is Chalkley Leconey, acquitted of his niece’s murder last year, causing a stir around the jail.
The Helens Montana paper argues Blaine may be ill and unable to join the Ohio campaign. It contends critics push a false health narrative, urging fair treatment and noting a well man should lead when able, or risk harming his political prestige.
William Hadley a wealthy druggist partner in Bosworth and Sons lies dying from wounds inflicted last midnight in the park before Union depot. Passersby found him in a blood pool. he named assailants but was unconscious. Detectives pursue two or more prominent businessmen as suspects.
Claudina Francisco Valdes, a Brooklyn cigar store owner and active member of Dr Talmage's church, drowned while bathing at Far Rockaway. His body was found face up with arms crossed. The case notes a troubled marriage and a past elopement involving Mrs Boehne and the shop foreman.
Philadelphia August conference between the National Committee of the Green Glass Manufacturers and Workers Association ends with an agreement. The pending strike is off and green glass factories nationwide will resume operations at usual times. Brookfields Brooklyn works to run under union rules this fall. Milville plants to reopen September 1, and Salem and others follow.
President Benjamin Harrison visits Grant Cottage at Mt McGregor to mark his 58th birthday. A private banquet at the Balmoral Hotel draws ex-Senator Arkell and Saratoga guests, with speeches praising his American administration and Grant's legacy. The day includes a Quaker style silent gathering and planned fishing with Arkell before travels to Saratoga.
Reports from Chile dated August 11 indicate the Junta plans to sail from Caldera around August 15 with 10,000 well armed troops aboard transports and ships including the Hunscar Abtao Esmeralda Amazones Richio Almarante Cochrane and Magallenes. A landing at San Antonio Bay or engagement with Valparaiso forts is possible. Tension rises after the Itata affair while 12,000 government troops gird Santiago and rumors swirl about new warships Pinto and Errazuriz and Magellan Strait dangers.
A Trades and Labor Assembly committee toured sweaters shops in Cuscaco Aug 20 and found filthy, cramped basements and rooms with poor ventilation lighting and sanitation. Workers included girls 11 and older kept at 14 to 18 hours daily including Sundays for wages of 1 to 6 dollars per week.
Captain W. C. Stericker of Seattle recalls losses from hop farming and warns that profits are illusory. He asserts he can drop money faster in hop farming than it can be kept, citing a £15,000 loss last year to lice in hops.
Brief notice lists steamship arrivals from Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Bremen. Ships travel to New York and other destinations as indicated by partial OCR text.
Lorist reports weather cloudy and river at 7 o clock with shadowed berths to the canal. The Jamesinthrie will be hauled from the ways for repairs and the Grace Morris arrived from the lower coast with two loaded tow. The Alex Perry sailed to Nashville with salt and a loaded tow. Emily departed for Kenors with a loaded tow. Henry Dubus went to Caseyville to clear a channel across the bar. Departures include Big Randy to Cincinnati Tell City to Evansville Dig Kanawha to Carrollton.
Commodore Wise of the Memphis Packet Line received word the Caserville washout worsened by rising Kentucky River water. Officials fear higher water and plan to send several boats from Caseville immediately to assist and evacuate.
The report lists river levels for Allegheny Jexoricn River two feet down and falling. MonGaxtTows River one foot three inches and falling with cloudy skies and rain. Brownswill River six feet two inches and rising with a 72 degree thermometer reading. M. Warnren River six point three feet and falling amid light showers.
The record lists varied river readings and travel notes with several place names and unsettled forecasts. It mentions rivers rising and falling with specific feet measurements alongside weather terms indicating warmth and cloud cover across multiple cities.
A slight rise on the Meneongahela yesterday left packets unable to resume service. Water marks reached 1 foot 4 inches as ships and crews adjust schedules. Bedford departs noon for Parkersburg while W B Batchelor arrives tonight then heads to Cincinnati. The Batchelor and Keystone State are the only boats operating on the line due to low water.
In Clinton county Illinois a man named Thomas Phillips commissioned a tombstone in Centralia. He dictated a line declaring his first wife Alice had “Talked to death by Friends” and vowed never to marry again. The stone was paid for and placed as a blunt act of revenge.
Insurance companies push safety fuses on incandescent lamp lines. The blocks hold soft wire between brass screws and interrupt current on faults. If wires cross or short or ground occurs, the boosted current fuses the wire, cutting the circuit and preventing fire or personal injury.
Canon Harford publishes in the Lancet arguing music may become a curative agent. He cites curing a friend, the Viscountess Combermere, by violin in her presence and offers several musical prescriptions. He notes insomnia could be treated by a contralto and soprano duet with violin accompaniment.
A funeral notice announces Bohai to be viewed or attended at location No 412 Larkins Alley on August 2 with further arrangements to follow in the same venue or nearby.
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