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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1891
Page
6
Yesterday Pittsburg defeated New York in a lively game at Exposition Park. Lally and Miller starred in fielding while Ward and Reilly produced key hits. King pitched for New York, with Hart strong in the eighth, as Pittsburgh showed first class balling and a tight defensive effort.
In Croeoxssatt Aug 97 Cincinnati beat Brooklyn easily as Terry was battered early. Gladiator Browning boosted his average with four hits while Smith superbly fielded cutting off multiple likely hits. Pitching and defense dominated a messy contest with scattered errors and late scoring.
Aug 27. Kelly played his first game with the Boston League team this afternoon and caught fairly well. Beatin was responsible for Cleveland's defeat, pitching well at times and poorly at others. In the ninth inning Boston scored one run and Cleveland answered with four, totaling six hits off Kelly as the game progressed.
Hutchinson pitched a magnificent game until the eighth when Chicago’s Quakers earned their lone run on four walks and two key plays. Attendance 1,400. The box shows Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0 in a pitching duel with earned runs and multiple players contributing to the standings and league schedule.
In Philadelphia and Boston and Washington area games the Athletics faced Louisville and Milwaukee squads with several errors noted. Batteries included Hite and others. scores showed wins for St Louis and Baltimore in split matchups as darkness halted play. Standings list Baltimore, Columbus, Louisville, Washington, and Milwaukee with varying records.
A local nine from Uniontown routed Connellsville in a morning game led by pitcher Altman. Sterling aided the Uniontown hitters while Connellsville, featuring Hemphill and Lehman, struggled all game. Final score shows Uniontown 12, Connellsville 6 with multiple errors and stolen bases by both sides.
A telegram from Titusville dated August 27 reports plans to form baseball clubs in Meadville Titusville and Off City forming a circuit to play one game weekly. Backers hope for public recognition and a longer, more entertaining season, with Meadville boasting fine grounds, Off City near Bonneville, and Meadville owning its own park.
In a day of back to back action at home, Jeannette beat Bridgeville in the first game as Lawson and Hoover paired for Jeannette while Callahan and Smith led Bridgeville. The second game went to Bridgeville with Gibson and Cotter pitching for the visitors and Wehrle and Hoover for Jeannette. Jeannette had seven hits to Bridgeville’s seven.
In Cnessex Strixes on Aug 27 the Defiance club of Altoona lost to Cresson 17 to 7. Altoona's Fissel Dillion and McCormick pitched, while Cresson's McCandlesa Gill and Graham handled catching. Highlights included McClintock at short and Graham's catching, with Feener shining at bat for Altoona.
The record lists officials and umpires for a difficult Elmira event with multiple errors and adjustments. Names include Hilts, Eimirs, Jamestons, Welch, Cuppy, Wwina, Heckne, Hess, and Brien among others. The fragmented OCR notes reference batteries and a reeceense ge situation with umpires Brien and Glenn.
Belefonte attains a narrow victory against Clearfield in a tight afternoon matchup. Players Zion Hatteries and Atherton led Bellefonte with sharp hits while Gilmore and Bradley contributed for Clearfield. The tense game featured strong defense and late-inning drama.
The Elite Club of Homestead announces a grand field day tomorrow with a new track and gold medals. Card includes 00-yard 100 yard, 125-yard and 1-yard sprints, 124 yard hurdle, and 75-yard sprint race plus other amateur events open to Allegheny county residents. John J. Clifford, manager.
The annual Y M C A field day in McRaestort drew a large crowd this afternoon at the organization grounds. Weather was fine and the event featured a highly select turnout, marking one of the best gatherings to date.
Crowds saw tight competition as C. H. Patterson won the 100 yard dash and the par 100 yard event. George W. Fest captured the par race, Fred Crabtree took the farthest baseball throw, and Patterson won the 20 yard dash. H. Vankirk won the one mile bicycle race. Other victors included Charles R. Jones John Inocas John C. Diles and Charles V. Mead.
In Newport on an improving day, Campbell and Huntington defeated Hobart and Hall to win the doubles championship. They won the first set 6-3, dropped the second 4-6, and closed with an 8-6 third set to take the title. Hobart and Hall showed flashes of form but could not overcome the superior teamwork of the victors.
McKersfort Aug 27 The sporting fraternity expects a premier pigeon shooting tournament at Neel hill across the river. Prominent marksmen Dan Raible Louis Provins and the Weiskercher brothers are listed with visiting shooters. Brook Inn signs pitcher Looks and other updates noted.
A rural public seeks statewide cure for nuisance gatherings blamed on weekend beer runs and nocturnal rowdyism near forests and transit lines. The piece cites Robinson township incidents, governor vetoes, and calls for township level disorderly conduct penalties while noting limited remedies for isolated rural dwellers.
Indiana window glass manufacturers formed a union and voted to shut down until wages rates and working rules are settled. The group ordered no production until the Manufacturers' Wage Committee notifies each firm of the start date through the secretary.
Just now, when we are selling off all spring and summer clothing, poor people have a chance to buy what they need in men's suits, boys' suits and pants for almost nothing. These are the prices for today: 160 men's black worsted broadware 275 men's ones up in sack style, vests and pants. We give you a choice from our $12 and lain patterns or mixtures, also ne worsteds. 400 mae of men's striped se "he tere, tan ea- $1 49 1 waits vad the thing for school hevte. Remember, these Prices oe ey ae on. von 'se da P.C. C. Pr Pittsboro Combination Cloth ing Company, corner Giant and Diamond neat dark checks and plaids coats, 14 men's cutaway and sack suits, 300 pairs men's worsted pants at. See Pal cassimere ay Py ua streets.
Hartford Aug 27 Geers Tennessee reinsman steered Nightingale to victory in the 10000 stake at Charter Oak Park with a rugged program of heats. Nightingale defeated Little Albert after Abbie V and Miss Alice were eliminated. The win marks a notable Hamlin Stable success as Nightingale, a Mambrino King offspring, seized the decisive heat in 2 21. Little Albert suffered a double foreleg breakdown and may miss the season.
Clear skies and warm temps drew a large crowd to the thirth-day with gate receipts over 3500. Races started at 2 pm due to lingering rain, track conditions improved, and plans to begin at 11 am tomorrow to finish the long schedule. Favorites led afternoon events and times varied across races at Garfield Park and nearby venues.
Morais Parr reports the final program of Monmouth Park Association summer meeting. Races include six furlongs with St John win and Helen Ross second, six furlongs Patrimony Oolt frat with Lamplighter second, mile and a quarter San Juan first, Picknicker second, Terrifier third, and a one mile Prather victory with Pagan ond Lizele third. Further results show Riot, Stockton, Sorroce nest Pearl Set, Roquefort in the later legs with times around 1 25 for seven furlongs.
At Hawthorne Aug 27 the day featured six races. Winners included Freedom in the first race, Rival in the second, Polemus in the third, Rimini in the fourth, and Rouser in the fifth with Times listed for each event. Details show a string of close finishes and mixed placings across the program.
New York August 27. His Highness and Merry Monarch from the stable of D Gideon were given their preparation for the Futurity this morning. Both colts had up.
A 116 pound entrant and six furlongs were noted as the event. Competitors pulled up fresh at the fish. The troupe will move from Morris Park to Sheepshead Bay tomorrow. McLaughlin to ride His Highness and Marty Bergen to mount Merry Monarch.
Large crowd at Highland Park for day two of Lawrence County Agricultural Association fair. About 1,500 attended as races favored favorites. Kimberly, owned by Rock Point Stock Farm, won the 4-year-old stake with Best time 40. Minnie, owned by Jacobs Brothers, won the 3-year-old stake with Test time 3004. Count won the 2:50 pace for $100 purse in three heats, Best time 2:38. Inter Boy, from W L Shoaf, won the County Roadsters in three heats with Angeline second.
At Tanglement Aug 27 crowds swelled as racing events dominated the program. Ashby won the 1go trot purse 100, while Tom Talntor led the running race in 2:17. Grey Wickes claimed a pace victory, and King Brister starred in the jumping event. In Independence Track events, Wilkes won the 2:03 class pace in a crowded field. Bradford reports note lively attendance and strong competition across divisions with several thousand spectators present.
Saratoga Aug 27 results show Zamaon winning the first race over Bengal with The Queen in third. Mabel Glen defeats Belle of Orange in the second, Santa Anna, and others. Saratoga Cup sees India Rubber first, Valera second, Thind third. Pessar races include Carroll second, Redfellow third, with times listed for each.
The Pittsburg Synod of the Lutheran Church held its second day with reports on mission prosperity and debates over church laws. Rev Dr Passavant urged pastors to advocate for orphans, while Dr Kamerer’s missionary report was challenged as overly optimistic. Several ministers were admitted, conference boundary changes stalled, and lay leader appointments were deferred. An evening talk by Rev Passavant focused on home missions.
Mrs. Dewi B. Lusk died after a brief illness on Thursday evening August 27 at her flat year. Funeral from her son F. T. Lusk residence Boquet street Oakland at 21 Burpay hour. Friends invited to attend with private interment at an hour to be announced.
New York reports James E. Lyon sues Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada for 1 million dollars in damages over the Emma Mine disputes. The action accuses Stewart and Trevor W. Parker of complicity to defraud Lyon in a long series of alleged dealings, consolidating prior 1870s Utah and New York mining claims, London stock deals, and alleged blackmail.
Weather data fragment notes maximum and mean temperatures and a minimum value. Mentions rate and wind-related terms but lacks clear readings or dates. No identifiable people or organizations present.
Louisville dispatch reports a clear weather day for the business fair. Riverrisng shows 4 feet 1 inch on the falls and 4 feet 1 inch on the canal with 1 foot 0 inches below. The Henry Tiebus, at Caseyville dragging the channel, passed upriver at noon. Tell City expected this morning from Cincinnati with updates on Big Kanawha for Carrofton.
Reports show Morriston River at 3 feet 3 inches rising and nearby gauges at 9 feet 7 inches rising while Cincinnati river level stands 17.3 feet with conditions fair. Messages mention vessels arriving and departing, including Buckeye State and John W Walton, and note normal riverfront conditions with an accident at Wheeling involving the Crescent.
At the National Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America session in Paemapeniiuta on August 27 the committee backed reducing degrees from three to one. A two thirds vote to amend the constitution was defeated 51 to 36, leaving the question of colored membership unresolved for another year. Lebanon, Pa., to host next, on the third Tuesday of September. Elected officers included Clarence F. Huth as National President and Joseph Willinma as National Vice President, among Pennsylvania choices for most posts. The motion for one degree passed. the camp adjourned.
A late report describes a white bear roaming near Arthur in Laurens County without muzzle or keeper. Locals warn that mischief by night travelers could mislead them into mistaking stumps or fallen trees for bears. A nearby man fired at a white figure after a ram sheep went missing, only to find the ram dead next day near the encounter site.
A Manchester boiler test explored feeding water into heated boiler plates after removing water to study pressure changes. Results showed no violent steam surge, with one mishap from delayed water feed. Observations noted flue tube hogging and cautions against rushing fires when raising steam. English judge sentences a woman to five minutes for bigamy, possibly the shortest ever. Global salt production reaches 7.3 million tons, led by English works. Arizona claims potential as a fruit-growing rival to California.
At the American Bar Association meeting in Bostor on August 27 President Baldwin announced acceptance of an invitation to the public Congress of Jurisprudence to be held in Chicago as part of the Columbian Exposition under U S Government auspices. A seven member committee was authorized to handle the invitation. Alfred Russell delivered the annual address on Avoidable Causes of Delay and Uncertainty in Our Courts.
The presidential party halted at Wells River and Windsor Vermont with ex Governor Farnham and Senator Evarts greeting the group. President Harrison praised manufacturing centers and urged diversification of pursuits while noting the value of transporting capital and goods. The tour proceeded through Bellows Falls Proctor Ludlow and ended with overnight hosting at Secretary Proctor's home before Cape May departure.
The National Convention Daughters of Liberty closed its session with National Councilor elect Stevens revealing appointments. Laura M. Thompson of Allegheny becomes National Marshal, Amelia Farrell of Wheeling National Associate Secretary, Eitzman of Pittsburg National Associate Treasurer, Barbara Hardy of Steubenville National Internal Protector, Fred J. Shatto of Chicago National Outside Protector. Next convention set for Philadelphia.
Delegates of the Unio Veterans Union held a forenoon street parade and a Forest City Park picnic in the afternoon at Curvetasp on Aug. 27. The Woman's Relief Union elected Miss Mary C. Bloomer of Illinois as president after a split vote for Mrs. Eldora Hallet of Bloomington. Hallet opposed a unanimous vote and was ejected from the hall.
A Wednesday night blaze at Coleman’s stables in Boston damaged half the facilities, nearly destroyed a race business, and caused total losses estimated around 20 000 dollars with further damages totaling about 50 000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the fire as investigators look for a probable cause.
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