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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1891

Page

13

Reds Shut Out By Shifty Pitching At Hampden Park

A detailed account of yesterday’s game where Cincinnati Reds were defeated without scoring. Highlights include strong third-base work by Reilly and key defensive plays by Shugart, Keenan’s fielding mishap, and a late Reds rally stifled by stout Chicago defense amid a crowded Hampden Park crowd.

Reds Reilly Gace TL HPA PF Pittsrung UO Kerr's Belicen Dshmeartios Merrit N Olorkhitie Maan Roel Rene Pinetree Jaye Shugart Birr Hewrr Herhors Milner Bhlugerts Sante Reisty SePhew Saith Retin Sete Pitetest tall—Keenan Heckler Strork seteBy Mallen Galtinna Wid Dich Welland Lede Greene Ani Seminiies Piaptre Frmatie

Glanto Falls to Phillies in Low-Scoring Defeat

In a tight August contest at Pootanotrsata New York edged Philadelphia 3 to 1. Buckley’s miscue and late runs helped New York spoil a Phillies effort, while starting pitchers Burkley and Conner worked efficiently. Attendance reached about 2100 as both teams posted modest totals.

Philadelphias New York Teo Talis Clements Buckley T Burkley

Brockivyen and Brooklyn Ease Past Boston Nine

Brockivyens and Brooklyn rout Boston in a summer league game. Pitching and batting mishaps from the Boston squad allowed easy runs as Brooklyn’s hitters clave to the plate. Notable players include Morey, Tucker, Clarkson, and Kinlew driving in runs while the Brockivyens defense stifled Boston’s batters throughout.

Baseball Scoreboard and League Talks in Washington

A late nineteenth or early twentieth century Chicago score report shows Chicago defeated Cleveland with a 9 to 6 tally. Box details list players like Pfefer, Hotetineen, Wilmot, Dahlen, Virtue, and Kittridge among others. Separate notes describe upcoming Tommy's League schedule and a joint committee plan by the League and Association to close a rift, with China Van Der Ale chairing and a meeting moved to a neutral city, excluding the Western Association.

Chicago Walliet Olveland Summany Uwhicago Pfefer Hotetineen Wilmot Van Baece Dahlen Heichingen Doatle Virtee Mehean Uniids McKean Virtue Hall Get League China van der Ale Brosh Indianapolis Fret Washington Western Association

Barnie Says American Association Won’t Play Second Fiddle

Baltimore manager Barnie, speaking as part of the Emergency Committee, supports a conference to amicably settle hire matters but insists on equitable treatment for both associations. He says reestablishing old policies is acceptable only if both leagues are treated equally.

Batrwore Barnie Baltimore League American Association Munneer Barnie

Association Record Highlights Early Baseball Standings

The Baltimore and Boston clashes lead Washington and Chicago in early standings. Athletics and Milwaukee face Columbus and St Louis as league play unfolds with teams like Louisville and Detroit showing mixed results across several games this month.

Washington Baltimore St. Louis Columbus Doeten Ww. Tl. P.C W. L. Pt Boston Columbes Lane I. Louis Milwanker Louieville the Athletics Athletics Milwaukee Louisville

New Baseball Deal Reshapes New York and Pennsylvania League

Ocean, N. Y., Aug. 21. The New York and Pennsylvania League reorganized with four clubs Erie Elmira Jamestown and Olean after dropping Bradford Meadville and Jamestown. Herbert Tew awarded Jamestown franchise. A schedule starts tomorrow with Erie at Jamestown and Elmira at Olean.

New York and Penneylvvania Ocean N. Y Bradford Menadrilla Jamestown New York and Pennsylvania Erie Elmir Ean Herbert Tew Elmira Olean Bradfers Meadville Erte

Kennedy's Colts Challenging Western Pa Title Debate

Twinstown August 21 The East End team Kennedy's colts are accused of avoiding a meeting while claiming a Western Pennsylvania championship. W C McCormick manager of Thenontown Baseball Club asserts no such team exists and that Thenontown, a home club of schoolboys ages under 18 and even younger, has beaten Jeannettes and Our Boys. Thenontown will host return games and invites professional clubs, offering expenses and half gate receipts.

Dispatch Twinstows East End Yma Kennedy Western Pennsylvania W.C. McCormick Kennedy's Colts Thenontown Baseball Club Perpen Jeannettes Our Boys Ucuientown Tours W. C. McVorsicn

Imax Baseball Cird Faces Tightend Season Stretch

The Imax Baseball Club faces a critical finish to the County League, missing a strong start squad. They duel Bridgeville this afternoon, then East nd Gyms next Saturday, followed by Bridgeville again. Mat Thomson aims for a high medal post as the club struggles to convert close games.

Strom Lenene Bridgevilles Climax East End Atte Bridgeville

West Newton Hands Mt Miascot Defeat In Decisive Game

West Newton defeated Mt Miascot 7 to 2 in a decisive game behind strong battery work by Jones and McKeever. Marsh and his allies from Mt Miascot were limited to few hits, while Brady Reams and Kuba led the home team with solid play. Time of game two hours with umpire Price.

ST Rcial Telegham Niorox Marsh Mt. Mieascot Brady, Reams Kuba Thoitgh Micasant West Newton Wasis Weat Newton Fisusat Jones Marsts Nolis McReever Gwerholt Prentice Warhahangh Hatterjes Wert Newton Denes Mekreccr Mr. Picassat Goverhall Price Elizabeth Battery Baker Reed California Battery Gallagher and

J D ONeill Ball Club Travels to California Pa for Return

The J D ONeill ball team from Elizabeth traveled to California Pa yesterday to play the return game, continuing their season in a regional matchup.

Hampden Park meeting ends with final races completed

At Hampden Park Springfield Aug 21 a week of racing closed with one unfinished race. Henrietta proved fast winning heats under 2:19 while Yolo Maid challenged Hal Pointer in the free-for-all pace finishing a length behind. Springfield stakes saw Happy Bee and Martha Wilkes in tight finishes as night fell and four finalists remain to finish in the morning.

Springfield Hampden Park J. B. Richardson Henrietta J.B. Richardson Geers Pot Pony McDowell Johnston Hal Pointer Yolo Maid Happy Bee Tros Martha Wilkes Martha Frank F Mar Fannie Wilcox Trade Wilcox Fanny Wilcox Martha Wks Frank Pfoo

Entries for races at Mornts Park tomorrow reveal crowded fields

Aug 2 dispatch from Mornts Park lists entry lists for six races tomorrow. Horses include Raceland Helen Rose St. John Terrider and Pienteker in one mile race and many names such as Hie High ness Merry Monarch Lamplighter and Constantinople filly in subsequent events.

Mornts Park Raceland Helen Rose St. John Terrider Pienteker Ambulance Pagan Homer Sir George Livre Hie Highness St. Floclan Merry Monarch Airplant Tammanr Lamplighter Constantinople Crochet Mimi Sir Catesby Haluka Cult Cornet Aura Reckon Her del Rew RanJoan Bermuda T. Pete Sallie McCellane Banquet Stockton Frontenac Terrifier Riet Beancey Sliver Prince Beck Adventurer Lia Helen Hise Westchester Reilly Lima Tarquin Mr. Sasa Happy Day

Chinn Appointed Starter at Garfield Park Races

Ken tucky man J Chinn named starter at Garfield Park as Merrill resigns. Track slow. Race results include Prince first in one mile, Mary Sar first in one mile and seventy yards, Ed Bell first in one mile and an eighth, Magele first in five eighths, Three first in one mile, with several second and third place finishers and provided times for several events.

Cmcaco J. Chinn Kentucky Garfield Park Vnce Merrill Prince Joe Woolman Wattell Mary Sar Marek Robin Hood Fariner Frey Jim Murphy Ed Bell Longlight Serous Rosemont Magele Johnny Grevner Coriune Tirwn Alphonse Secomd Marchma

Track meet at Sanatoga reports clouded skies and fast pace

Sanatoga August 2 track day featured fast times despite cloudy weather. In seven heights of a mile Inferno led, Dr Havhrowek second, Lord Harry third. four furlongs and a half Foreigner won, Honnie Burke second, Cottonade third. Second race details include Racine Tanner and Endy Pulsifer with times around 1:42. The program lists Wood temas, Dengall, Eilng Mac, Centacr, Luray, and Phisterd as other top finishers with times near 1:16.

Sanatoga Inferno Dr. Havhrowek Lord Harry Luray Phisterd

Pittsburg Driving Park autumn meet at Homewood four days

The Pittsburg Driving Park at Homewood announces a four day autumn race meet beginning September 15. Three races daily include 2:16 pacing 2:35 trotting and free-for-all pace with various trotting classes. Entry closes September 7 with several entries already lined up.

Pittsburg Homewood Hel Pointer

Great racing prospects at Uniontown next week

Authorities predict strong fields as entries near closing for the free-for-all pace the 2:19 trot and the 2:30 trot. Most races are well sited and owners will have time to enter their fliers up to the day before each race.

Uniontown

Athletes at Wheeling Beat by Washington and Steubenville

Washington Pa and Steubenville athletes defeated local Wheeling entrants at the YMCA field day on the state fair grounds amid perfect weather and large attendance. Winners included Geo Hineman for junior yard dash, ER Whee for the mile, Joseph Hamilton for high kick, and W Kelly for shot put, with events reflecting strong sectional interest.

Stecual Time Dispatch Wuerenso Washington, Pa Steubenville von. Territt Will Stephenson Geo Hineman Wheeling Willie Vance ER. W.eee Ton Pag Louis Housemen Joseph Hamilton Washington Soars Hamilton Elmer Exley Martin Aren Tayers Tao Ion Pole Vant Forest Wasae Ey W. Kelly

Local Track Meet Results Highlight Distances and Times

Distance pole vault won by D. I. Forest of Welkiston Pa at six feet six inches. One hundred and twenty-yard hurdle race secured by L. Huseman of Wheeling. Time for the event 172-5. One mile safety bicycle race won by Clay Salmon of Steubenville Ohio in 3 25. Throwing two hammer by James Hamilton of Washington Pa reached 78 feet.

D. I. Forest Welkiston L. Huseman Wheeling Clay Salmon Steubenville James Hamilton Washington

Tennis third round results edge into semis

Newront Aug 21 The third round finishes with W G Hall beating T Clase and C Hobart defeating Mall. Smith defeats Clark and Hovey over Post. Consolation winners include Henshaw Thomson White McCormick Pushmore Fieldind White and Candler. Hall meets Lee and Hovey faces Smith in the semis tomorrow.

C. Hobart Mall Henshaw F. A. Thomson 1. White H. McCormick Pushmore H. Fieldind White D. W. Candler D. Ier W.G. Hall C. T. Lee F. H. Hovey D. Smith

Beaver Fats and Blue Rock Shoot at Beaver Club

Beaver Gun Club hosts a blue rock shooting event tomorrow afternoon at Beaver with all county gun clubs expected to participate. Prizes include a Marlin rifle, Smith & Wesson revolver, powder keg, shells, shot, boots, gun case and cleaning tools. Post shoot, sweepstakes will run with wide amateur interest.

Beaver Fats Beaver Beaver Gun Club Smith & Wesson

Police Court Roundup Mixed with University Faculty Appointments

A parade of arrests and court actions unfolds from assaults drunkenness and larcenies to warrants and bail. Separately Curry University announces a broad faculty lineup across sciences languages business and music with two new sessions and an elocutionist engagement.

Curry University H. M. Rowe William Todd A. M Lillian M. Lytle B. A Lois B. Campbell Joseph D. Williams Bertha Sutherland A. E. Pfeiffer Joseph Lanpfitt J. W. Neely Mattie Dalzell Elin M. Brown Business College Irvin Rowe A. V. Leech Lt. Bryan Conservatory of Music Simeon Bissell William McCurdy Stevenson Carl Maeder H. S. Brickell Lily Frederick Greta Williams East Millie Gardner A. M. Gow M. E Axel C. Hallbeck

Heralds of Unrest Ex-Lieutenant Governor Black Addresses Peffer and Simpson

Ex Lieutenant Governor Black introduces Peffer and Simpson as heralds of unrest. He denounces concentrated wealth and calls for honest government and a constitutional convention to secure secret ballots. He criticizes state lawmakers and notes voters controlled by capital amid broad discontent in Pennsylvania.

Mt. Gretna Black Peffer Simpson Kansas Pennsylvania Commonwealth

Political contention over ballot reform and taxation across states

The account criticizes corporate influence in elections, urging a constitutional convention for a free Australian ballot and tax reform. It notes Senatorial fights over taxation fairness, discusses Simoson’s defense of an anti-Treasury plan, tariff criticisms, and calls for ballot reform as a remedy against political machine abuses.

Simoson United States Europe Ingalls Quay McKinley Peffer W.M. Derr Lebanon Pennsylvania

Half human, half colt newborn alarms Dark county village

In Yorkshire near St Marys a newborn with a bizarre deformity draws attention. The creature shows expanded shoulder blades, a cloven spine, and a chest like a barrel. The hips and legs bend at right angles, the feet ball-shaped. doctors fear the child may die and possibly walk on all fours if it survives.

St. Mary's Yorkshire

Desperadoes Open Fire in Pineville Church Ambush

In Pineville Wyoming County two desperadoes known as Grindpap Riles and his grandson Joe fired into a Benevolent meeting at the Pineville Methodist Church. Sheriff Lambert was wounded fatally in the head as others subdued the assailants who were later jailed. Diphtheria runs rampant in Coke regions with two deaths at Trotter works. The Sixteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry plans its reunion at Ellistorth Park led by General David M. Gregg.

Cranteston W. Va Pinegill Wyoming County Lambert Riles Joe Pineville Methodist Church Sheri Lambert Dr. Simpson Muaden Trotter Works

River News and Notes From Louisville Telegrams

River reports from Louisville and surrounding points on January 21 show water levels rising and falling at various sites. Vessels including the E G Ragon, Jules Guthrie, Buckeye State, and City of Owenboro are in transit or preparing for departures, with engineers from Pittsburgh to set up the White Collar Line engine room and multiple steamboats listed for departures or arrivals along the Ohio River.

Louisvillur Jo Carlton New Orleans Onorluto River Consolidated Steamboat Line Louisville and Evansville Parket Company T. G. Ryman E.G. Ragon Jules Guthrie Guthrie Madison Ragon Bramasville Memphis R. W. Wise W. B. Merriam A.J. Amierson Pictsbury Wise Fleetwood Clarkaville Kentucky River Owenaboro Evansville Big Kanawha Carrollton Falls City

Highwaymen Rob Express Safe in Collins Station Hold Up

Three masked men stopped the Macon night express at Collins station and robbed the express safe. Officials claim 2500 dollars were taken, while reports say up to 30000 dollars. Conductor Reid and Engineeer place three men on the car platform. Byrne, the express messenger, notes a revolver and a quick departure as the train slowed. A negro woman was removed from the train and is suspected as an accomplice.

Canter Brown Duncan Hyndman Alperman Bones Jack Applet Arthur Connelly Pplet Connelly M. Barton East Brady Magistre Leslie Twenty-eighth Ward Young Coleman Carson Street Axpsrn Cavanaten Julia Cavanaugh Leslie Trowas McGrme Alderman Hyndman Taki Hagerng Wruuas J. Lexxett Benjamin Luets Sennett Sharpsburg Dasten Banker David Driscoll Magle and Rohnon Tty Oakland Halkett and Forbes Streets August Ammon Garey Alley Mt. Washington Shiloh Street Ti LantTa Macon Collins Station Reid Byrne Collins Weenie Brnie

Country Fair Postponed Then Set For Today

The Sewickley Athletic Association country fair was postponed yesterday due to rain and is now scheduled to start at 3 PM today. If weather allows it will be held at the association grounds otherwise in Choral Hall. The event promises notable talent and lists several prominent names among participants.

Sewickley Athletic Association

Talk of the Rivermen and Low Water Delays

The river traffic slows as the water drops to six feet, forcing packets to halt. The H. K. Bedford sails for Parkersburg at noon with a large cargo and the C. W. Batchelor departs for Cincinnati at 4 5 P M due to other boats being laid up. Private yachts attract interest as river knowledge grows and licensing requirements loom for owner operators. Ocean steamship arrivals include Fuerst Bismarck from New York bound for London and Rotterdam with Baltimore listings. One cent per word in THE DISPATCH now.

Parkersburg H. K. Bedford C. W. Batchelor Cincinnati Prevent Monall Fuerst Bismarck New York London Rotterdam Baltimore

Fire Record notes multiple blazes and shifting losses

A string of fires from Franks town to Altoona reports a two room house blaze owned by James Murphy with $200 loss insured at $100, a Grandstand fire at a YMCA site destroying L. H. Mace & Co. plant with $250,000 loss, Hill's Business College and others with substantial damage, plus arson concerns. The community considers private detectives if police fail to catch the firebugs.

James Murphy Eilza Furnace Frankstown New York Young Men's Christian Association L. H. Mace & Co Ballas Tex Hill Anlinger & Rose, Clothiers F. Smith & Co Wardan Ardinger & Rose Smith & Co Ward Altoona Sun W. B. McGrath Good Will J. B. Callin EF. B. Tipton J. B. Hickey Rabey Pepers

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