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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1889

Page

6

Senators Beat Giants as Galvin Shines in Doubleheader

In a doubleheader at Recreation Park, the Senators defeated the Giants in the first game while Boston topped the Phillies in a good contest. Galvin pitched superbly for the home nine, and Goitrein impressed on the mound for the visitors before the Hoosiers fell short in the opener. The second game favored the home team with Aussie and Galvin strong, while Kuehne and Fields drove in key runs.

Indianapolis Galvin Senators Giants Boston Mr. Glasscock Pittsburg Goitrein Detroit Posible Seery Andrews Glasscock Denny Dunlap Bose Carroll Hanlon Rowe Beckley Big Jake Fields McGeachy Willie Kuehne Kreese Kuehne Hoosiers Ond Galvin Denoy Hines Sommers Sunda Baasett Hynson

Tim of game One and second game umpire Lynch

The text records two games with umpire Lynch for the second game and lists various players, bases, hits, and innings. It mentions teams from Indianapolis and Pittsburg with unrelated fragments about pitchers, batters, and fielding actions.

Tim Lynch

Boston Defeats Philadelphia on Timely Hitting

Buffinton started strong before leaving in the fourth, Gleason filled in as Philadelphia pressed hard. Radbourne faced heavy contact early but stayed in, while Thorm and Gleason led Washington in hits as Boston won 6 to 4.

Philadelphia Boston Buffinton Gleason Radbourne Paien Tery See

Anson's Team Spanks the Babies in Tight Contest

Cleveland loses early lead to Chicago but fights back with a seventh and eighth inning surge. Final score reads 12 to 9 with standout defensive catches by McAleer and another outfield gem. Attendance 1,500 as Chicago edges Cleveland in a high miscue game.

Cleveland Chicagos Sloday Lands Clevelands Sessageety McAleer

Giants Lose to Washington in Eccentric New York Tilt

Washington defeated the Giants in a notably erratic display in New York. Key names include Keefe Mack and Irwin with pitching by Keefe and Deyl. Home run credited to Youn, with striking out by Deyl for eight punchy innings. Umpires were Kowe and Kelly.

New York Washington Giants Ewing Keefe Mack Arthur Irwin Wilmot Wise Hite Sullivan Faiker Youn Deyls Iy Jone P —Deyl Deim Jol Hnson Mpires Kowe Kelly

Red Stockings Dominate Louisville in Eight Innings

In Cincinnati on August 27 the Red Stockings beat Louisville 7 to 4 after a decisive eighth inning surge. Elmer Smith pitched effectively for Cincinnati as Probesa Holliday and Tompey provided key hits and infield defense. Louisville struggled with grounders and misplays as Cincinnati capitalized on multiple extra base hits including a homer by Holliday.

Crrorsnati Red Stockings Smith Cincinnis Hite Probesa Holliday Felding Tompey Cincinnatis Louterilies Cincianatis Cincinnatie Tebeac Ami Reilly Mclee Ewing

Ed Annan Wins 2 17 Pace At Grand Circuit Meet

At Hartford Meadville track the grand circuit races began with a large crowd. Ed Annan won the 2:17 pace after a strong mile in heat four while Sprague Golddust narrowly took the 2:30 trot amid heavy betting on Star Lily. The day featured lawn tennis and strong racing with clear betting interest.

Hartford Ed Annan Sprague Golddust Meadville Pacial Hantrorp Lmma Annan Star Lily Andy Welch

Browns Run Over Cowboys in Opening Inning Pileup

In St. Louis on August 27 the Browns crushed Kansas City early and held a large lead, while Brooklyn’s defeat by Baltimore drew a roaring crowd. Seether and another batter delivered key hits as Kansas City gained little from the rest of the game. Milligan and King led on hits with Milligan hitting a home run.

Cowboys St. Louis Browns Kansas Citys Brooklyns Baltimore Seether

Athletics Beat Columbus in Smooth Win at Home

In Columbus on August 17 the Athletics defeated Columbus easily. Key factors were strong home fielding and solid hitting by Boore Stovey and Boerbauer for the Athletics. Gastright’s pitching for Columbus struggled with passed balls and errant plays, as Ferguson umpired.

Columbus Athletics Gastright Stovey Boerbauer Columpus Ferguson

Barnale's Boys Triumph in Narrow Baltimore Victory

In Baltimore on August 27 Tucker delivered a decisive home run in the ninth after Baltimore built an early lead. The Brooklyns rallied but costly fielding errors sealed a close 4 to 2 decision, with Burns Terry and Smith recording two base hits for Baltimore.

Baltimore Tucker Deere Baltimores Brooklyns Hive—Baltt Brooke Mores Ores Haltimores Brooklyna Eer Burns Terry Smith

He Beats Hopover in Record Time at West Chester Park

Westchester N Y August 7 A stiff breeze and cool air set the scene as Tenny won the first race in fast time to mark him among the day’s greats He could have set a new three quarters record if pressed J B Haggin has entered 107 entries for the Produce stakes at Monmouth Park the largest breeder entry for a race in history Winners in later races included Hanover Climax and others with several favorites and longshots competing at Saratoga and Westchester venues through the day

Westchester N. Y Tenny D. D. Withers J. B. Haggin Monmouth Park Micah Minch Banore Paruanele Radstone Jay Dee Climax Tenoy Hanover Banzai i Morris Sete Heleuth Daria Mata Daylight Copsone Canaan Larchmont Wilfred Cassius Bessie June New Yor Soit Jay F. Dear Proctor Lion Penitig Isle Poe Menon Brandlotte King Gramercy Tijnnen Morse Masteriode Onward Lee Jongard Barrister

Wife of John Sanders Applies for Divorce in Indianapolis

Special telegram from Indianapolis reports Annie Sanders, wife of John Sanders, filing for divorce today amid claims of separation and alleged threats in the city. The case centers on domestic disputes and seeks legal relief through the local court.

John Sanders Indianapolis Dispatch Annie S.anders John Baseball

Phillies Protest Over Moniay Game Decision

Philadelphia club protested that Moniay’s game should be a tie not a Boston victory, citing Captain Kelly grabbing the ball in play and running toward the clubhouse to prevent Johnston from reaching first base. The matter will be referred to directors for action and possible championship ruling.

Eclal Patcily Washington Philadelphia Club Young Moniay Bostons Kelly Plnay Johnston Bag Philadelphia9ers Bone

Baseball Notes Reflecting Fast-Paced CuHicaGo Surge

CuHicaGo gains on the Phillies as rival lineups show strong form. Mention of Gotzeln and Galvin in good shape, with Boston’s Monday win not counting and New York possibly ready to concede. Recreation Park event teased with Bank Clerks and Insurance Clerks on Monday.

CuHicaGo Phillies Cat Gotzeln Galvin Cleveland Boston New York Recreation Park Glasscock Ogie Seana Tae Fossoe

Meadville Horsemen Open Summer Meeting Amid Light Attendance

Meadville August 27 The four day summer meet begins under heavy track and fine weather with modest attendance. Three minute trot results show Esate Duke Hum eo a second Maudie Helic thine nehe fourth. Mixed-Prank Finch wins and Davy Crock second with Eckford third Pull Back fourth. Belle Hamlin lowers her record racing a mile in 1 3 4 3 4 1 0 7 1 8 9 4. Rochester N Y August 27 The mare Belle Hamlin breaks her record as she goes a mile in 3 4 3 4 1 0 7 1 4 2 1 9 3 4.

Meadville Meadville Horsemen's Club Esate Duke Humeo Maudie Helic Thine Nehe Prank Finch Davy Crock Eckford Pull Back

Unclear OCR sports fragment references Springfield and Hamiltons

Fragmentary text mentions Springfield and Hamiltons with scores and dates but content is garbled. Key names and events are unreadable, leaving no clear match to a specific game, team, or outcome.

Last Excursion to Atlantic City From Local Line

To morrow August 29 the B and O R B will sell excursion tickets to Atlantic City. Round trip price ten dollars, tickets good for ten days. Trains depart depot at 4 and 9 20 PM with parlor and sleeping car accommodations.

Atlantic City

Today’s Major League Schedule Across Cities

Games include National League matchups Indianapolis at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Cleveland. Boston visits Philadelphia while Washington plays New York. American Association tests Brooklyn at Baltimore, Athletics at Columbus, Louisville at Cincinnati.

National Lraour Indianapolis Pittsburg Chicagos Cleveland Bostons Philadelphia Washingtons New York American Association Brooklyns Baltimore Athletics Columbus Loulavilles Cincinnati

Ridgeview Park Elects Directors for Three and Two Year Terms

Ridgeview Park Association elected directors at a meeting yesterday. Three year terms go to Paul Graff Blairsville John Davison Pittsburgh William Verio Lote. Two year terms allocated to Georgus New Pittsboro Smiley Pittsboro and Rev M Sweeny.

Ridgeview Park Park Association Paul Graff Blairsville John 8 Davison Pitteburg William Verio Lote Gorgus New Smiley Pittsboro Rev M. Sweeny

General Boulanger to stand in Montmartre election

August 27 report announces General Boulanger will stand as a candidate in Montmartre with General Thibaudin also on the Boulangist list.

Boulanger Gereuely Panis Montmartre Thibaudin

Accidental Delay Halts Vesuvius Gun Test

An accident halted the final test of the Vesuvius cruiser's pneumatic gun system in Philadelphia. Inspectors and Cronshaw Cramp builders awaited the rapid-fire plunger trial when buffers needed baking, delaying the scene as experts observed lingering issues and intense hammering.

Vesuvius Philadelphia Messia Cramp Board of Naval Officers Schuyler

Le Blanche Knocks Out Dempsey in Thirty-Second Round

In San Francisco the Marine Le Blanche defeats Jack Dempsey in a middleweight bout under the California Athletic Club. The match featured relentless exchanges with Le Blanche delivering decisive blows and knocking Dempsey out in the final round, securing the victory.

San Francisco Jack Dempsey le Bisoche California Athletic Club le Blanche Dempsey Dempee Dermpsey Eback le Blanche Eesighe Dare Marine Dempact Demon le Miaoche Aues Dec Senv Seaghe Acinth Dempery Dempsey Weil Jane le Blancheagain Vabard Bick Dempeau le Blanc le Hlanche Stresk AyDares Demsen Gee le He Rushng Lena

Beautiful Improvements At The Presbyterian Church

The Southside church on Sarah and Twentieth streets closed during August for extensive repairs and adornment. Crews frescoed walls and ceiling, upgraded pews and rostrum, added a velvet carpet, and installed a new oak pulpit. A Rosevelt pipe organ costing 3500 dollars is featured with a wind chest patent. Total improvements near 4000 dollars. reopening planned for Sunday with an organ recital on August 39.

Presbyterian Church Sarah and Twentieth Streets Southside L East St of A Jano Rosevelt C. C. Mellor W. M. Bulbers Stelian Angel Coats Gavotte Bachman Tree Fishers Hullah Edith Harris Santa In Mr. Wolfe Ory Weley

Arrival of the Alligators in Lewiston

A Lewiston woman discusses entertaining delegates at a convention. Her young daughter asks what to cook, and the mother replies delegates will eat anything with plain food. A doorbell rings and the child exclaims that alligators have arrived, causing a flurry of excitement.

Lewiston

City of New York Beats Teutonic in Crossing Record

The City of New York arrived in Queenstown after the Teutonic in an ocean crossing noted for its speed. The ship’s actual crossing time was 6 days 3 hours 9 minutes, the best time she has ever made, though not breaking other records.

New York Teutonic Queenstown

Government Drops Prosecution Against Parliamentary Members

August 27. In TremeaRry the government abandons the prosecution of Obheard Lane and other members of Parliament, ending a high profile legal action.

TremeaRry Obheard Lane

Milwaukee G A R Parade Falls Short In Numbers

The Milwaukee G A R parade drew about 12 090 veterans, far below 25 000 hoped, with Wisconsin over 5 000 in line and Illinois under 1 200. General Alger led the march with General Sherman praised as the finest display since Washington’s 1860s review. The event featured post divisions, Red Cross volunteers to aid wearied veterans, and a large crowd along the three mile route despite warmer weather.

Milwaukee Michigan Alger Dispatch Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Minnesota Rade Sherman Warner Washington Red Cross Frank P. Bish St. Louis W. T. Sherman Lee Newark Rusk Governor Hoard Michi Phil Kearney Muskegon Sons of Veterans Logan Bush Heard Mr. Alger

Fire at Ohio Pen destroys factory and warehouse

A major blaze at the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus destroyed the Columbus Chair Company factory and an adjacent warehouse. The fire started in the boiler room, spread quickly, and the city fire department struggled due to equipment shortages. Three buildings burned in about an hour. loss estimated at 95000 dollars, with 20000 of that on state owned buildings. Prison workers and outside spectators watched in alarm as roof frames collapsed and rescues occurred. Assistant Superintendent Thomas Kern and Fireman Geo Snydam were injured, while Daniel Sheridan, a Hamilton County prisoner, suffered a more serious head injury but is expected to recover.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Chair Company Pgatg Sone Baadlgggy Arrose Thomas F.kern Geo. Snydam Daniel G. Sheridan Privon Fire Department Kern Snydam Sheridan Hamilton County

A Fight for an Old Flag in Baltimore Over Loan of Star Spangled Banner

A dispute in Baltimore spills into a tug of war over loaning the Star Spangled Banner. Eben Appleton of New York refuses to lend it for the Exposition parade despite pressure from Francis P. Stevens and Key family representatives. Stevens plans to seek Government intervention in Washington. The banner last toured at Boston in 1874 and again in 1880 during a city centennial celebration.

Balttimore Francis Scott Key Francis P. Stevens The Exposition Association Eben Appleton New York Appleton Stevens Washington Commodore Preble Boston Massachusetts Historical Society City

River Telegrams Special Dispatch Notice

Brownsville river at 3 feet 10 inches and stationary with clear weather and a 70 degree thermometer at P.M Warezen river at 1 foot 10 inches and stationary with clear warm weather Morgan Town river at 1 foot 6 inches and stationary with clear weather and a 1 degree thermometer reading

Dispatch Breownsvville Warezen MorGanTown Brther

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