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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1891
Page
17
Hanlon shines with strong pitching and key hits ride the Giants to a third straight win over Cincinnati as Wis Fine work and Leitly’s solid defense pace the breakthrough. Pittsburgh’s Pittsboro readers see a rain-delayed clash with Reilly and Molliday contributing at the plate while Hallgren and Keeney top the mound. An error-filled late rally falls short for the Reds, sealing the scoreline in favor of the visitors.
The report describes a mistimed contest where visitors struggle offensively. Strong pitching by Wilma and Young limits the opposition as batters misfire and errors mount, keeping the score low. Several players are listed with mixed batting figures, reflecting a tense, defensively driven game.
A garbled game note records Tim Korte pitching for the Phillies, contending with a New York opponent. Despite unclear details, the Phillies secured a victory, with mentions of Wright and Peetcanerntis in the fragment.
The Boston team easily defeated Brooklyn 69 to 60 in front of about 6,000 fans. Staley pitched for Boston, with Merkle and Ward keying Brooklyn. Highlights include two-run and three-base hits and a sequence of errors by Brooklyn as Boston dominated at home in this metropolitan district matchup.
The Chicago team holds first place after a strong run of wins this week and looks unlikely to be overtaken at home. Boston remains strong and visits tomorrow while the Giants slide due to pitching troubles. Phillies stay steady and may challenge. Brooklyn and Cleveland decline as Pittsburgh moves up. Cincinnati also in the chase.
Reported results show St Louis games with Connib hus and Dar ling from the association lineup. Included are scores for St Louis versus Colonitius and a mistimed match at Milwaukee. Weather or field conditions caused postponements for the Illeville Milwanker game and related schedules.
A brief sports note references Milwaukee and Baltimore teams with scores 45 77 and 77 46, including Louisville. The fragment suggests a regional athletics record roundup with multiple city teams and venues.
Mansfelds edged Wilkinsburg in a close county league contest at Brushvan. The lead swung in the ninth inning as both clubs displayed strong outfield play and solid defense. Final score details highlight a one run difference and a dramatic late rally by Mansfelds.
Bridgeville defeated Climax 9 3 at East End yesterday afternoon with Smink homering with two on. Key players included Stevens on the mound and Batters Cutler and Haller hot at the plate. Climax showed frustration as Hemphill moved Johnson from the box in the fourth. Next up, Bridgeville and Climax meet again Saturday with Smink and Stevens starring for Bridgeville.
The Gyms beat Tarentum 7 to 2 in a lively County League game at Tarentum. Thompson pitched well for the Gyms, Gombert delivered a brilliant hitting display, and Dallas starred at third base.
The latest County League table lists Mansfield moving into third place while others contend for top position. The standings reflect current records and team placements through the latest games in the league season.
Unusual inducements to tomorrow’s Exposition Park game include the local Sluggers riding a three game win streak and new player Frank Ward from Minneapolis making his appearance. Ward, arriving last night, may play third base or in the outfield and is staying at the St Charles Hotel.
The Goulds Baseball Club remains upset with Uniontown and plans a trip to their grounds next Thursday to gain a win over McKeesport's crack club. Disappointment over earlier attempts fuels the push for a decisive victory.
In Jamestown the Erie team lost 3 to 2 as Jones Mat and Hess led Jamestown against Erie. McCullough and Dorie pitched for Jamestown with Flanigan and Itz behind them. Umpires Agan and Helme. Heats by Ollenn and Elmsone noted in the summary.
In a dramatic Garfield Park showdown Kingston and jockey Hamilton were defeated by Marion C and Fitzpatrick before a crowd of 30 000. The Kentucky bred mare Marion C won by a length over Kingston with Aloha third as Virge D Or faded. Time was 1 34 for a mile with strong showings by Verge D Or and others in a packed program at Morris Park.
One of the season’s most exciting amateur games featured strong battery work by Forest and Jarecki at Crafton Athletic Grounds. The score listed shows Jarecki and Forest tied 2 to 2 with Umpire McConn officiating.
The J. W. McKees of Evans City won their tenth straight by defeating the Times club of Butler. Elliott and Ayers were the Times battery, Garfield and Culbertson for the McKees. Garfield struck out 10 and Ayers.
In Kittanning a crowd witnessed a top season baseball clash as Leechburg and Kittanning played an exciting contest at West Kittanning. Kittanning scored three runs in the ninth to win seven six, with Neese fanning 18 and Jonson contributing strong work for the home team.
Yorrestown Aug 22 The Niles team defeated the Girard club in a well played game by 4 to 0. A sapphire of the Youngstowns pitched for the winners and the event drew strong local interest as the 25 a side contest determined the outcome.
Special Telegram reports Gastonville defeated West Elizabeth 4 to 2 in a local baseball game. Batteries Fulton and Withers pitched for Gastonville with Meridith and Warren handling the field duties.
Aug 22 Our Boys of Pittsburg faced the Grays in a hard fought game. Cyclone Lawson shut them down until the eighth while Delix hit a solo shot. An Orr steal and umpire dispute in the ninth ended the game in favor of the Grays after time was called. attendance about 74. The Grays won 5 to 3.
A telegram from Auturn says twenty seven hundred spectators watched the New York Young Ladies beat the Markhams by a score in the Battery. Liebold, around Jones, was mentioned in the account.
A heated game in Gretesville on August 22 ended with Sharon defeating Greenville 10 to 8. Local team edged ahead through late rallies as fans watched closely.
In Uniontown Aug 2 Johnstown defeated Uniontown 6 to 4 after leading early and holding off late Uniontown rallies. Altman fanned six while West struck out four. seven Uniontown stolen bases contrasted with Johnstown’s flawless defense and timely hitting.
A jumble of scores from yesterday shows Fred Carrolls topping a Crushton clone 7 to 4, Steberts edging Mattells 12 to 1, and Frankstown Echoes defeating Snowflakes as teams announce future matchups at Exposition Park on Labor Day.
At Union Driving Park in Bessemer Braddock Grays lose to Braddock Young Americans 12 to 3. Young Americans’ battery Jackson and Shelby shine with Jackson striking out 17 as Braddock Grays struggle to score amid prior disputes and a crowded season slate.
A chaotic mix of racing chatter from Chicago circuits with notes on riders, horses, and management. Mentions include Chapman beating Tar Pointer in Rochester 169 and various track developments at Gaffeld and Hawthorne, plus plans for a new covered track at Buffalo Park and local club financing concerns.
Aug 22 The Eclipse five fell 7 to 1 to Wellsburg in a rough pennant opener. Young endured tough contact but outfield kept hits in check while O’Brien was pulled after playing poorly at third. Padden appeared to homer but was ruled out for failing to touch second. Batteries Jones and Tectem for Eclipse and Toung and Hanion for Wellsburg.
The local team defeated the Courtneys in a one sided match. Tener fended off three Dawes batters with two outs and struck out three in a row, drawing applause. Conlin made an impressive stop as about 200 spectators watched.
In Veseta on August 22 Shamrocks of Washington lost to Venetia by 14 to 15 after a close contest. Venetia had 12 hits to Washingtons 7 with two errors for Venetia and three for Washington. Batteries were Jones and Warren for Venetia, Williams and Hayes for Washington. Umpire Evans.
At Morris Park on August 2 racing thrilled thousands with Rey Del Rey and Bermuda in top events. Starters included Picknick er, St Florien, Tammany and Lamplighter in a marquee program with multiple races and close finishes.
In the first race Pearl set the pace but St John surged to win over Esquiman with Kirn third. The Beacon stakes second race saw Sleipner and Beansey front runners before Cella seized the lead and prevailed over St John who took second, with Meares third.
At Saratoga on August 22 the card lists six furlongs with Salonica and others, one mile events featuring Belle of Orange and Luella, plus a mile and five furlongs race with Los Angeles. Multiple lightweight times and placements are recorded among horses such as Pharth, Eric, Mabells, Sarion, and Pericles with various times.
A large number of Pittsburgers travel to Uniontown this week for races starting Wednesday. Top horses in the state are entered and Pittsburgh will be well represented in the main events. The cards are strong and good weather should bring a large attendance.
Rain delayed play at Newport as Hovey defeated Smith in a tight national tournament match. Hovey won the first two sets 6-3 6-2, Smith fought back to take the next two 3-6 6-2, then Hovey closed 6-4 in the fifth. Earlier, V G Hall beat C T Lee 4-6 6-4 6-0 6-0.
At Geneva Park this afternoon Y M C A athletes staged a village field day with many events. Harry Ross won the 100 yard dash and both high and broad jumps, A Reese claimed several throws and jumps, Harry Patterson took the 200 yard dash, C Arbuthnot threw the hammer, Perry Hipple ran the mile in 5 minutes 10 seconds, and the crowd applauded the lively contests and records set or tied.
Beaver Falls Sportsman's Association has arranged a grand prize shoot at Geneva Park on September 7 open to Beaver County residents. Eight matches include two English sparrows and six blue rocks using rapid firing rules. Prizes valued around $40 plus hunting gear and accessories from local merchants. Top shooter to win an imported meerschaum set. Committee members are H W Nair Bax Surls and Joseph E Close.
McKeesport August 2 The sporting fraternity notes two big shooting showdowns agreed this afternoon. Louis Proving and John Smith, both renowned marksmen, will clash over three shots at a yardage target with rifles for a side bet, two weeks from next Wednesday at an unspecified location, with 10 dollars each as backing and the rest to come from the purse. William Gineer will challenge the winner. A second bout pits John Weisskercher against George Bradley at 30 yards under military rules for 10 dollars a side, a week from next Monday at Company I range, each man posting a 5 dollar forfeited stake.
The East End Gymnastic Club plans an open meeting on September 28 inviting all county amateurs. Several county championships will be arranged with Prof Kirchner optimistic about success. The August club tournament will be held next Saturday and a jewelry match for the Western Pennsylvania amateur championship may be added.
The Aug. 22 telegram notes Pat Morrissey of this city and Thomas Ham mind of Duquesne set for a major foot race. Morrissey’s backers push for Homewood or Recreation Park, with Homestead as an open-ground fallback if Duquesne disagrees.
Two well known amateur sailors from this city signed articles agreeing to a two mile straightaway race on the Mondela river. The contest will be for 00 side and will take place two weeks from today.
River conditions show the Ohio River falling with seven feet inches on the fall and nine feet six inches below on the canal. The Grace Morris carried empties down river. Kernova Land Association to receive new ferry Emily. James P Jackson to operate. Drummond repairs complete at Mardisom. Chattanooga men subscribe 1000 to help organize steamboat line. Departures include Hig Sandy for Cincinnati Evansville Big Kanawha for Cartel On. Upper gauges show 2 feet 3 inches at Allegheny Junction, cloudy and warm.
The report lists river levels and weather notes for several locations including Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Pittsburgh. River depths range from 5 to 16.9 feet with rising or falling gauges amid cloudy cool conditions and warm periods.
Reports from the harbor describe a frail water level delaying packet service and freight at the wharf. The Sixth street bridge project faces a foundation obstacle from an old covered bridge. The W Batchelor shaft failure halts some boats, while Scotia is refit and carries passengers. Captain Henderson and George W Johnston command the altered schedule as delays push shipments to next week.
The second rehearsal for The Fairies Carnival, a benefit operetta for the Homeopathic Hospital, drew many children. Prof H P Ecker directs vocal development as 1 000 children are expected to join by week’s end with additional night rehearsals by Messrs Ecker and Vincent at 7 pm.
Dr Stewart of Hulton, longtime Allegheny river resident, was struck and killed by a work train on the Valley Railroad near Wildwood station just before 6 p m. The body was identified at the Morgue by papers on his person. A coroner's inquest is set for tomorrow.
Two prominent sprinters David Sheeran and Aunt White are set to race 100 yards next Saturday at Homewood Park for a $000 prize. Both are in active training and the event is billed as one of the most awaited in the area.
An advertisement touts Dr Golden Medical Discovery as a potent blood cleanser and strength restorer that can cure consumption and other blood taints. It claims guaranteed results with money back if no benefit, urging readers to pay only for value received.
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