Oh what an inning as New York wins two from Senators
Pittsburg fans saw a wild game where New York defeated the Hoosiers while beating the Senators twice. Eleven runs came in the ninth inning as Morris and Boyle faltered and Glasscock shifted positions. The crowd roared through a slugging finish with a three bagger and a home run fueling the late surge.
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Hoosiers
Morris
Boyle
New York
Senators
Boster
Samson
Tito
Hoosterdam
Pittsburg
Glasscock
Denny
Hines
Lynch
Giants Take Two From Washington At Polo Grounds
New York Giants win both ends of a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds defeating Washington. In the first game Clarke left after a split anger while Slattery gave way to O Rourke in the sixth. The second game started at 4:45 and New York again prevailed with superior hitting. Key hits came from Harry Clark and Wilmot, with strong pitching by Crane and Keefe. Final tallies show New York 7 to Washington 3 in the opener and New York 10 to Washington 5 in the nightcap.
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New York
Washington
Polo Grounds
Giants
Clarke
Slattery
O' Rourke
New Yorks
Harry Clark
YORKS
Odally
Ckeefe, P
Aes Trsa
T Washingtons
Brown
Wilmot
Hoy
Tiernan
Beecher
Wise
Sally
Powers
Ryan's Hone Run Defeats Clevelands in Tenth Inning
In Cleveland on August 3, Ryan led off the tenth with a home run after a long tense game. The Chicago team won 6 to 0 as Beaton, Duty and other teammates produced key hits. Pitcher Rakely worked hours and 3 minutes in a brisk 3:? game.
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Cleveland
Ryan
Pisa
Clevelands
Chicagos
Twitchell
Beatin
Duty
Vette
McAleer
Sateliffe
Anson
Bean-Eaters Oust Boston In Phila Vexing Tilt
The Phillies defeated the Bostons in a good game at Philadelphia. Radbourne was hit hard but contributed timely hitting and a strong outing from Sangers on the mound. Attendance was solid as Philadelphia built a lead with key hits and fielding plays.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Bostons
Radbourne
Sangers
Reds Defeat the Louisvilles in August Baseball Clash
Cincinnati notes a strong Ehret pitching performance as the Reds push to seven innings before four earned runs seal the win. Features include Tebean and Kemnay in the batting highlights and a concise summary of base hits and strikeouts.
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Reds
Louisvilles
Cincinnati
Ehret
Cincinnatis
Tebean
Kemnay
Oincinnatis
Loutevilles
Viau
Barnie's Men Hold Off Brooklyn in Close Baltimore Win
In Baltimore on August 23 Foreman puzzled the Brooklyn hitters while Caruthers struggled with control. The game remained tight until late, when Baltimore rallied with timely hits to pull out a victory. Notable extras include two-base hits by Griffin and Tucker as the Orioles benefited from miscues by Brooklyn.
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Baltimore
Foreman
Brooklyn
Caruthers
Maltimores
Brooklins
Baltimores
Brooklyna
Baltimorea
I. Brooklye
Grifin, Tucker
I. Shindie
Throstese
Oe Et Caruthers
Ned
Rand Kerins
Athletics Edge Columbus in Poor Game at Home
The August 2 Columbus Athletica game was stodgy with weak hitting. Weybing pitched well for Columbus while Baldwin struck out six for the Athletica, and umpire Ferguson presided.
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Columaus
Weybing
Athletica
Baldwin
Werhing
Ferguson
A Greed Catcher at Mansfield Specers Errors-Mansfields
Dayton baseball manager J. R. Wright writes to the paper defending Wheeling catcher Haller as an able backstop. The missive flags local Mansfield era errors and disputes claims of poor play, noting performance and team dynamics without sensational detail.
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J. R. Wright
Dayton
Haller
Wheeling
Baseball Notes Show Mixed Scores and Local Matchups
McKeesport defeated West Elizabeths 3 to 1 in an anxious inning. Braley and Tener likely pitched. Toe and J Pauls beat the Virgin Alley Singers 17 to 13. The Mi team is eager to play J W Bootty of the city. Pittsburg Grays face Crafton today at Crafton in a local club clash. Address T E Coiling Zil4 eon street.
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McKeesport
West Elizabeths
L. . Braley
Tener
Toe &J. Pauls
Virgin Alley Singers
J. W. Bootty
City
Pittsburg Grays
Craftons
Crafton
T. E. Coiling
Eon
Arrests by Wholesale in McKeesport Net
Assistant County Detective Patrick Murphy and a large force swept McKeesport, rounding up 19 alleged speak easy proprietors while nearly as many escaped. Informations had stacked at Alderman Gripp's office before the drag-net opened. At John Conroy's place women fought the raiders until two were knocked senseless. Conroy escaped. Bail was posted for all but one, who was briefly jailed before relief and enlargement. Notable names include Sarah P. Hunter Ed Fritchie Cree Foner John Haven Mrs Thomas Mrs Breitinger.
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Patrick Murphy
McKeesport
Alderman Gripp
John Conroy
Conroy
Sarah PF. Hunter
Ed Fritchie
Cree Foner
John Haven
Thomas
Breitinger
Car Load of Nails Donated to Johnstown Relief Fund
A letter from Oliver and Roberts Wire Company to W. B. Thompson, treasurer, notes a car load of wire nails shipped on June 6 to Jas. B. Scott, chairman, Johnstown Pa, for the relief committee and a donation offer to the Chamber of Commerce. The matter seeks verification of receipt and value. officials indicate the nails were sent to Johnstown and charged to a local credit.
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W. BR. Thompson
Johnstown Relief Fund
Oliver and Roberts Wire Company
Jas. B. Scott
Johnstown
Chamber of Commeros
Pittsburg
Marvin
Johnstown, Olin & Tie
Ivan Cbedit
Dempsey TKO’d by La Blanche in Frightful Blow
In San Francisco on August 28 Jack Dempsey was knocked to the floor in the 32nd round by La Blanche with a right hand that split his nose. Dempsey rose twice and bled heavily, then staggered to the ropes and finally lay still. La Blanche won $5,000 and agreed to a return bout, while Dempsey mourned the defeat and hoped for another chance.
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San Francisco
Jack Dempsey
la Blanche
Domprey
Upes
la Bianche
Dempsey
Nee Peat
Dempsey H Bis
Denny
Dempee
Mitchell
Dham
Duspane
Brownsville and Morris Park Race Day Results Highlight Broad Field
Brownsville Pa Augusta and Pittsburg figures feature in a crowded Brownsville cycle meet with fine weather and strong turnout. Results at Morris Park New York include multiple heats with horses Trottin g horse Brownsville and names such as Joe Lee Sorrento and Geype Fan Sis. Tomorrow’s entries list detailed weights and horses like Bowling and Hypocrite in a packed program.
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Augusta
George
Arthur
Pitts
W.D. Banker
Pittsburg
Isler
A. Thompie
Morris Pars
N. Y
Warters
Tom Na . Proctor "Nore
Marie Kendo
Dee
Coven Oy
King Haven
Bodin
Joe Lee
Buddhi Sorrento
Seoon Lowine
Morris Park
Seiss
Bee F. Dee
Saliebar Mach Ful
Hanover
Saratoga Winners in Afternoon Races
At Saratoga on August 52, Lady Pulsifer led all the way to win the first race over Galeh and Leo with a 1 4 time. Ronaleata captured the second race with Lady Hemphill and Gyda following. Honaletta Jed won easily in the Morrissey stakes, Lavinia Je took the long sprint, and Maid of Grieant won the mile race with Funsle in third.
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Lady Pulsifer
Galeh
Bohemian
Leo
Ronaletta
Lady Hemphill
Gyda
Honaletta
Lavinia Je
Wary
Lavinia Belle
Rth Nindart Belle
Banjo Secon
Maid of Grieant
Wat
Soon
Funsle
Crete
Lovell
Onetel
Vorites Bene
Hartford
Charter Oak Guarantee
Nelson
Gray Aleryon
Jack
Aleryon
Veerrdenker Ps
Marie Jansen
Rajah
Susan
Constance
New York
Fredericka
Goldsmith
Farmer Boy
Orst Money
Father Daly
Longfellow the racing stallion: receiver appointed in dispute
Chicago August 23 Longfellow the racing stallion has a court appointed receiver. Louis N Schoenfeld of New York filed against James L D Speers of Evansville Ltd, his partner in ownership. A bill sought an accounting and receiver. Speers and the horse were located and service secured after the horse had been confiscated by Wallace D Woona, the appointed receiver.
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Chicago
Longfellow
Tuthill
Louis N. Schoenfeld
New York
James LD. Speers
Evansville
Speers
Wallace D. Woona
Frank Jones
Ana
Behoenfeld Poy
Meadville Driving Park Races Delight Large Crowd
Pleasant weather and a good track drew a large attendance at Meadville Driving Park. The 2:33 trot finished with Oliver K first, Harry Arthur second, Jobo Sid third. Best time noted, with Clare Wilkes and Napoleon Hall among top finishers.
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Qliver K
Harry Arthur
Jobo Sid
Napoleon Hall
Emia Scott $Ni Hy
Clare Wilkes
Hockberry
Beatie
Beatie 2248. Mile and A A Bale Novelty Re Ks Purse Gu Que —McLay
Prince of Wales Plate at York race meeting
At York August race meeting the Prince of Wales Plate and the great Ebor Handicap featured top results. Margarten owned by Zetland won the Prince of Wales Plate with Blue-Green second and Tostig third. The Ebor Handicap was captured by King Monmouth with Ringmaster and another horse close behind after a poor start.
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London
York
the of Wales
Zetland
Margarten
Duke Af Westminster
Mlue-Green
Capt Ind
Orikwing
Tostig
Ovee
Eaters
King Monmouth
J.ace Ringmaster
Bezenah Wins 75th Round Duel At Frytown
Crowds at Frytown five miles west of here watched a Democratic Convention event boxing match between Lew Bezenah and Tommie Comer. The two-ounce weight bout began at 2 a.m. and lasted to the seventy fifth round, Comer unable to come to time, Bezenah declared the winner.
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Darros
Frytown
Here
Lew Bezenah
Tommie Comer
Comer
Bezenah
London Theatre to stage large female pedestrian contest
Manager Harry Davis of the London Theatre plans a major four day female pedestrian contest in Youngstown Ohio next week with cash prizes. Numerous bona fide prizes will be awarded. Entries close Saturday and all comers may register at the London.
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Harry Davis
London Theater
Youngstown, O
Youngstown
London
Anxious Rowing Hopefuls Teemer Gaudaur Race Talk
Hanlan expresses readiness to row the Teemer Gaudaur winner for a substantial stake and is disposed to row Gaudaur or Hanlan in a potential big race, with Teemer also willing to row Hanlan.
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Hanlan
Teemer
Gaudaur
Freeport Gun Club Holds Free-For-All Shooting Tournament
Freeport Pennsylvania hosts a free-for-all shooting tournament at the club grounds starting at 9 o'clock A M. Neal Gillespie and W C Hawk of the Freeport Gun Club participate under American rules with no handicap.
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Freeport
Neal Gillespie
W. C. Hawk
Freeport Gun Club
Funeral of Mrs C A Holmes at Union M E Church
The funeral for Mrs C A Holmes wife of Rev C A Holmes was held at Union M E Church at noon. The crowded audience heard a touching sermon by Dr N Smith praising her life and virtues as townsfolk bid farewell to a beloved member of the community.
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C. A. Holmes
Union M. E
N. Smith
tMfe
Brakeman Tobin Falls From Train In Yard Near Shady Lane
William Tobin, a brakeman on the Fort Wayne road, fell from his train last night in the yard near Shady Lane and sustained injuries above the knees. He was taken to the home of his brother in law James Dunne on California avenue for care.
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William Tobin
Fort Wayne Road
Shady Lane
James Dunne
California Avenue
Holmes Reflects on Quiet Life on His Eightieth Birthday
Boston marks Oliver Wendell Holmes's 80th birthday with a quiet celebration at Beverly Farms. He speaks of a long, uneventful life, denies a famous claim about his writings, recalls Harvard class of 1829 survivors, and notes the passing of close friends like James Freeman Clarke.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Brierly Farms
Boston
Beverly Farms
Whittier
Newsee
Antwerp Wool Sales Open With Active Demand And Higher Prices
At the Antwerp wool sales today there was strong buyer turnout and active demand. Australian wools were priced about 4d higher than the prior London sale. Around 1e hundredweight offered. Prices listed for Buenos Aires bales at 100 kilos, with Victoria grease wool and scoured wool noted in the catalog.
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Antwerp
London
Victoria
Hibernians Condemn Murder at Grand Hibernian Picnic
The Ancient Order of Hibernians held a grand parade and picnic at Silver Lake Grove with 400 members, 150 Rifles, and 50 men leading from Hibernian Hall to East Liberty. Speakers including Rev Dr MacDonald and Rev Father Corcoran denounced murder while praising loyalty to America and Ireland.
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Pittsburg
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Montooth
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East Liberty
Marshal Fallon
Aida
Sapere
B. R. McNeirney
Owen Murphy
P. M. Conolly
J. J. McGuire
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St. Ul's Cathedral
Father Corcoran
St Agnes
Father O'Callaghan
Bra
Maurice H. Wilhere
A.O. H
Wilhere
Ted
Avery
America
United States
MacDonald
DIOCESES UNITED UNDER PONTIFICAL ORDER IN PITTSBURGH AREA
A telegram from Altoona reports that by Leo XII’s brief of July 1 1889 the Allegheny diocese was suppressed and merged back into the Pittsburgh diocese. Bishop Phelan confirmed the consolidation, noting Pittsburgh becomes as it was before 1876. Financial strain and scarce seminaries cited, with Bishop Tuigg likely unable to resume active supervision.
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Phelan
Altoona
Tuigg
Holy Father
Leo XII
Rome
Pittsburg
N. J. O'Reill
Pittsburgh
Father McDonald
St. Paul's Cathedral
Noted Teacher Engaged to Lead City School Cooking
Miss Charlotte Ballou of Boston has been hired to head the city public schools cooking department. She comes highly recommended and is expected to boost interest in cooking lessons. Teachers prepare for opening with anticipated full attendance. The Board of Education may wait for Paris Exposition awards after October.
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Charlotte Ballou
Boston
Paris
Board of Education
Embezzler in Toll Collection Arrives in Chicago
Sheriff G Borthwick of Cortland County New York arrives in Chicago with papers to extradite C E Prink an embezzler who was a week Frink was the owner.
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Chicaco
G. Borthwick
LaPere
Cortland County
N. Y
C. E. Prink
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