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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1890
Page
6
Brooklyn club disbands after a controversial season. Local Wheelmen fall to Niagara Falls with a forfeit in a schedulled fight. Scores and attendance noted for yesterday's events across major cities.
In New York on August 25 the New York P. L. team struggled with costly mistakes by Slattery Ewing and Johnston allowing Pittsburg to score nine runs. Wisner's misplay led to six runs, while Crane struggled and Braley pitched well for Pittsburg. Robinson broke a finger in the fifth inning and Fields moved to second as Maul shifted left. The final score featured Pittsburg benefiting from key errors and late rallies.
In Brooklyn on August 5 the Brooklyn and Buffalo team battled to a 12 to 12 tie as time expired, with players such as Joyce, Twitehell, Wise, Nowe, and Faustr noted. The game ended in darkness after a close finish. Attendance was 753.
Boston hosts a pennant game with the Pirates nearly shut out as O Neill homers for the lone run. Attendance 2 554. pitching credits to Williams and Gumbert with Bald and Teorinse in relief, while Hines Kelly Brown Nash Burrs Piester and Bastian appear in the field as umpires are noted.
Philadelphia action notes a narrow win by the Philadelphia Players club with miscues and crowded hits. Key players listed include Larkin and Mulver with stolen bases and multiple strikeouts by Wood and Tebeas in a compact city game report.
Boostrox, Aug 21. Smoky City lads were tired after a walloping by the National League Bean Eaters. Boston banged the ball all over the field, while Pit tburgh pitchers lost control. Clarkson hit for two singles and a double. Long was sidelined with a sprained back and Lowe filled in with a strong game. Final score shows Boston overpowering Pittsburgh as fielding and timely hitting carried the visitors to the win.
Cincinnati hammered the Brooklyns in Brooklyn with strong hitting and solid defense. Pinkney and Latham led the lineup with multiple runs and RBIs as Cincinnati tallied four runs in the late innings. Brooklyn struggled with pitching and fielding as Cincinnati moved ahead in the National League standings.
In Toledo the event notes hits and errors with Stet, Hilts, and Connor among key players. In Syracuse BUMS compete with McCullough Burke Ford and Pitz credited for several moments while Titcomb and Me cough contribute in batteries.
Ex manager Kennedy and most of the defunct Brooklyn Association Club left Syracuse for New York. Players claim disbandment was foregone, with five weeks back salaries due. President Phelps promises full payment from the Association. Poltz signed to replace Hemp at center field. Murphy joins Albany State League. Some members report offers from other clubs.
Erie wins to tighten grip on first place while Jamestown suffers defeat. A discord over alleged crookedness at Acme club surfaces as reports accuse Gridgeville and fake charges circulate. The dispute echoes in sporting and local dispute coverage across the Dispatch.
Scattered lines describe darkness and a rowing account with unclear references. The text mentions Mares and a fear of the flot, but lacks coherent events or identifiable people, places, or dates. The fragment provides no actionable details.
Philadelphia center fielder Buree signed a Pittsburg contract tonight and teammates Anderson Day also signed Pittsburg deals. All are pitchers from Wilmington, the Athletics, and the Philadelphia League team, viewed as strong additions to the Smoky City squad.
The Bridgeville ball club manager left a forfeiture of $5 at this office yesterday accompanied by a challenge for his team to play the club on Saturday at Bridgeville. The game is set for 3 o clock P M with immediate notice through this paper.
In Beachside crowds the four year old Tenny raced Ten Brook’s mile record of 1 34 on a straight course. After a fast start and strong midrace, Punster Jr. closed in and finished ahead as Tenny slowed near the end, clocking 1 46 4, one second behind the target.
Unusual interest surrounds the Driving Park meet starting tomorrow with fast Myers booked and potential records. Competitors from Pennsylvania West Virginia and across the state arrive for the opening heats. Pittsburg entrants include Ironwood backed by Samuel Ke Taylor Watson.
Results from Saratoga on August 24 list winners in five races. Gold Step won the first race over Caprice and Audit. Geentee led the second with Caras second and Marauder third. Bonaletia won the third with Satisfac tion second and Oubound third. Ipsy Ban led the fourth with Chief second and Salute third. Major Tom won the fifth with Letretia card second. Times are partially given as 1:54 for the final race.
Governor Bowie disposed of his racing stable at Saratoga to the Sire Brothers. Belle d Ur and Helle Mead were among the horses sold. He will retain brood mares and stallions and may sell Fairview farm in the fall. He remains ex-Governor though health forces retirement from the turf.
August 25 Youngstown Ohio report that pacing and trotting entries for the Ma honing and Shenango Valley fair are all in for September 2 to 5. The 230 trot and 229 class attract many fast pacers, with 17 entries in the latter class, promising excellent sport each day of the meeting.
Dr Charles B Penrose and Robert Ralston conducted a long distance swim from Myget-cat gyn ts Chester to Chester and back in about five hours, covering an estimated 15.44 miles. The feat aimed to measure endurance in water under ordinary conditions with a dozen boats observing.
In the third heat of the Gusky medal contest at the Natatorium last evening, Isler led early but J P Fose edged him in a thrilling finish. John Taylor placed third as the 1K yards 2 feet race concluded in a time of 19 73.
William Bissell and backers paid a $35 forfeit to fight the unknown challenger who posted a $200 stake in this paper. The bout is set for next Monday at 8 oclock at this office with both sides ready to sign articles. The challenger vows a serious contest.
Local pedestrian Peter Priddy left town for Boston last evening to run in the five mile race on Thursday. He carries a letter from Sam Day who says he will not be fit due to an injured ankle. Day predicts Grant will be hardest, but Priddy believes Clelland is the toughest opponent to beat.
J A Br Elliott of this city made his first defense against Samuel Gay of Glenn Hall Indiana. The bout ended with Gay scoring a single apparent advantage while Mott tallied 10 to 8. Elliott successfully defended the cap in a local match.
Cambridge reports Grast breaks a track record at the August meet on the campus field. Details describe a fast run and new mark set for the season with local spectators cheering.
The eleventh annual meeting of the League of American Wheelmen opens at Niagara Falls with about 5000 riders from across the country. Officials revise by laws in Prospect Hall while speed racers prepare for National Championship events at Driving Park tomorrow afternoon. Prominent members and clubs from New York to Maryland attend a reception at the International hotel ahead of a parade and races that day.
Sporting notes discuss TRE Mansfields and the Bridgevilles set to play at Manefield tomorrow. Griffiths beat the Minersville State 17 to 10 yesterday. Various fan questions rail at Acmes, Mulhearns, and pugilist debates, with club rivalries and upcoming bouts teased.
An evening report details a 3 year old girl found on Fifth Avenue near Brady Street taken to the Fourteenth ward station then to a matron’s home after illness. Other notes include fraud accusation between partners at No. 10 Fifth Avenue and a drunken domestic assault claim on Boston Street.
Morgantown after completion of locks and dams above Geneva becomes navigation head on the Monongahela. A Pittsburg syndicate plans a large summer hotel near the river, with land near the wharf, estate views, mineral water with health claims, and gas water supply. Local clubs and a student population hint at strong year ahead.
In Findlay on August 25 the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad is named in Common Pleas for $3,000 each by Julia A. Butler and Orissa J. Stewart. They allege the August 6 incident on a Findlay to Deweyville train where the conductor refused return coupons, forcing cash fare, and abused them causing sickness and medical care.
In Perrysville on August 25 the plant reopens after a stoppage as Master Workman Kerfoot reports that non unionists have joined the Knights of Labor. The Perrysville Coke Works had been closed last Friday.
An 1880 page notes a notice from a United States service officer in the city. The readable fragments mention Messers and dates with limited context, indicating a local circular or notice page. The text is fragmented but signals official reporting or bookkeeping items.
August 24 Salt area report says Michael Beatty of Manor plans to file proceedings after a hearing over a hotel liquor license. The dispute centers on the expected grant of the license and the financial stakes involved.
Notorious felon Tom Mullens, wanted across several counties, was captured yesterday in Chillicothe Ohio and is held for requisition. He fled Wirt county after a string of robberies including a Mineralwells store where he blinded a clerk with pepper, then stole money and boats, crossing the Ohio at Little Hocking before eluding pursuers until his arrest.
Special telegram reports Mrs. James Smith of Danbar widow of a Hill Farm miner testified against Superintendent Lang for criminal negligence alleged to have caused her husband’s death. She was joined by 12 widows and Master Workman Kerfoot of the Knights of Labor. A separate wire notes a Cleveland and Pittsburgh train robbery near Steubenville with hundreds stolen from passengers including Jacob Kemple who lost 100 and his through ticket.
Mrs Miller of 18 Wayne Street Manchester Allegheny fainted on Smithfield Street in front of City Hall and was moved to her home by ambulance after Dr English attended to her. The next meeting of the Botanical Society will be Thursday at 7 30 pm in Pittsburg Library parlor with plant exhibits and an account of a visit to Park Davis Co herbarium Detroit. H ue Pickle Company employees plan a banquet at the Duquesne tonight. Mt Peters parochial school held its annual picnic at Geneva Park and seven new citizens were naturalized. In U S Court deaths in Allegheny last week numbered 25 males and 17 females. Parker’s Hair Tonic claims to prevent hair loss and ginger tonics ease suffering.
In Parkersburg on August 25 a teen thief Walter Strauter, an 18 year old bootblack, was caught by Chief Dits in the act of robbing the C A Wade safe on Court Street. He confessed to prior thefts of money from the safe and said he took ten dollars on the last visit. He was sent to await trial.
Special Telegram reports Thomas Morrow an Italian laborer was shot during a saloon quarrel. His assailant, a stranger, fled. Morrow's wounds are feared fatal. Other items note thugs terrorizing Bucyrus and various local incidents across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Major Montooth Captain Fullwood and Manager Starr return from Baltimore after attending P Harris funeral in Monu mental City. Mayor Wyman departs for lakes with Alderman McKelvey acting in his absence. J F Denniston City Treasurer resumes duties after three week encampment trip. P Bryan leaves for Louisville to push viaduct approval. C E Newton editor Holmes County Farmer visits Sien Cronin Someaver. J E Lytle and bride back from lakes and Canada. S A Ammon sails to Chautauqua for month end. H H Bengough returns from watering places. Morton J McCallister of the US Navy staying at the Duquesne.
August 25 report from Uniontown describes a fatal shooting after a love quarrel. Andy Dewdof, angry over rival attentions to a local woman, confronted Mike Richards at Richards' home. Dewdof fired twice with a revolver, fatally wounding him. Richards is jailed.
At a special meeting of the German Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg on August 21 1890 the vice president announced the death of president C Barchfeld who died Wednesday. The board unanimously adopted resolutions praising his 25 years of service since 1876 and resolved to attend his funeral in a body. A copy of the expressions of esteem was to be sent to the deceased. By order of the board F L Gross secretary.
An unknown man died last Tuesday night near Puller's mill after three men lured him to the spot. A blood pool and a hat were found, suggesting the body lies beneath the stream. A search was halted by high water and will resume when levels drop. Sidney Fuller says he has evidence he considers conclusive.
Williams Grove Pa August 25 nearly 3000 arrive by rail and many more by road for the annual grangers picnic with 2000 plus camping on the grounds. Grangers from at least 15 states including national and state officers will speak with Ex Lieutenant Governor Black and Senator Delamater slated to attend and address farmers.
Ten miners were arrested in Isyecial Telegh, ISYECIAL TELEGH, for inciting to riot after a clash with other workers returning from mines. Hearing postponed to next Monday or week. Sheriff gives two days grace to occupants of the mines. eviction plans looming as workers move out.
A Paris writer signing as Pierre da Lane accuses the ex Empress Eugenie of bearing full blame for the Franco Prussian War. He cites letters attributed to Eugenio and claims Napoleon II signed the war decree while ill, after wavering on the red advance toward Neorgese.
A committee from the Irwin coal miners strike met in Braddock with local business leaders to discuss settlement terms and restore work at the Irwin station after a contentious stoppage.
The Penn avenue paving in Wilkinsburg started yesterday with contractor A J Harnick of Allegheny mobilizing a large workforce The company foresees rapid progress and aims to finish the street by November 15.
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