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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1892
Page
11
The Cleveland team dominates Baltimore in a decisive victory, showcasing strong offense and defense. Key players deliver standout performances as the game swings in favor of Cleveland from early on.
1150 fans watched the game at Exposition Park where the Giants cracked Esper in the early innings before Terry entered and steadied the mound. Farrell, Donovan, Shugart and Beckley led the offense with timely hits, while Bierbauer and Lyons starred in the field as Pittsburgh pressed the attack but fell short after Terry's relief spell.
The Brooklyn team struggled in Louisville as errors and weak fielding plagued them after the sixth inning. Weather was fair with 1,200 in attendance. In Cleveland, Baltimore failed to break through against Cleveland pitching as the game ended in a 1-0 setback.
Cincinnati loses as Boston outbats 3 to 1 with Nichols silencing the Reds. Attendance 2,100. McPhee, Latham, and Kelly produced hits while Nichols earned the win. Sullivan faced. Stevens and Nichols combined on the mound for the Reds.
In a high scoring game at Chicago the Colts defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4. Fielding was ragged on both sides but long hits came just when needed. Attendance was 1 204 as PHILA and CHICAGO traded runs and misplays in a contest noted for its wild activity and late scoring.
New York visits Flittsburg Boston plays Cincinnati Brooklyn faces Louisville Philadelphia meets Chicago Baltimore challenges Cleveland Washington clashes St Louis in a full league schedule.
Mn Tenet and Asso rise in standings while Ester remains ill. Axoeull and the Clevelands pile up wins with Charley Farsell earning praise. Tax Reyal Bless toppled a picked nine 13 to 6 at Glenwood. Cupstaggers fight for first as J Childes & Co. beat Laird & Kay 9 to 1. Giants may tour in May, with Nagxy Stevers returning from Columbus. Baldwin’s release debated as Gur Bors eye Hill Tops clash on Labor Day for purse. Dispatch and Commercial Gazette nines to play at Wilkinsburg. admission free. St Louis players warned about Cheathers’ orders. Von der Abe faces captaincy dispute over disobedience costs.
A rain at Latonia left the track heavy and slow about five seconds. Prime favorites won three races, a second choice won one, and two upsets occurred. Little George was disqualified in the fifth for a foul at the finish. Jockeys Parapet and Queer Toy involved in minor incidents with injuries avoided.
Parvenne wins fourth race as Pittsburg Phil, alias George B. Smith, bets heavily across track and city rooms but an official weight error forces bets off after ten minutes. He loses about 45000 in the process though Parvenne secures victory. other races feature Dr Hasbrouck, Anna B, Lord Dalmeny, Tom Rogers, and times noted for each event.
Belle Flower captures the $10,000 stake for youngsters at Charter Oak Park Hartford despite a weather affected event. Trotting meets at Hartford featured 2000 in attendance with Trevilian as a favored heat leader before Belle Flower won the final heats easily.
Saratoga N Y Aug 25 races continued with a dry harrowed track and strong attendance. Results include Sis Mack first at five furlongs with Berths B second and Alano third. Salamanca winning the one mile selling heat. Fearlon leading seven furlongs with Watterson second. Albany hands and others noted in the longer event as timekeeping and placements follow.
Mverenv Desce reports trainer Bodd Doble will start Nancy Hanks next Wednesday August 31 aiming for 2 08 or faster. Martha Wilkes enters the mile with Jay Eye See owner planning a run to challenge Hal Pointer’s mark this week.
In Boston on August 29, Corbett supporters offer 10 to 6 odds for a match against Sullivan’s camp which remains reluctant to bet. John Morrissey bets $1,200 to $3,000 from Sullivan’s side. Captain Cook has $0 to bet with no offers yet. enthusiasts expect Corbett to prevail regardless of current wagers.
Sunday racing not favored as Corbett and McCaffrey fail to agree. The Racing Board of the League of American Wheelmen fixes a rule: any suspended rider entering a race faces further suspension at the board’s discretion. Officials consider timers and open world championships, but no Sunday races are sanctioned. Sanctions granted to several clubs across Ohio Mich Cal Ala for September events.
James J. Corbett and Dominick McCaffrey met with backers at Madison Square Garden to settle a purse dispute. McCaffrey pressed for a four round bout with a $5,000 extra if Corbett could not stop him, while Corbett denied the offer and warned against further provocation. The men argued loudly with Captain Van Schaick keeping order and no agreement reached.
New York fans crowded Madison Square Garden for Corbett's exhibition before the September 7 bout with Sullivan in New Orleans. The event showcased his training methods, gym gear, and a handball match with Lawler, ending with strong praise for his athleticism.
A cable from London reports Ted Pritchard challenged Bob Fitzsimmons for £1000 a side plus the largest purse offered in England or America for the middleweight world title at Listonace. Pritchard is described as the English champion and the challenger to the American holder Fitzsimmons.
The article reviews two men’s matches: Hovey versus Wrenn with Hovey winning 3 sets to 1, and Larned defeating E. T. Hall in five sets. It notes strong play, Hovey’s net work and powerful drives, Wrenn’s steadiness, and Larned’s steady improvement guiding him to victory.
The Western Pennsylvania Agricultural Society fair in Washtington County opens amid fine weather and preparation. Cattle, horses, sheep and poultry arrive as exhibits grow. Racing features include the yearling stake and a 2:25 pace with top entries from Stewart Hefflay and Patterson among others. An expected 15 400 attend Thursday, the big day.
A large crowd at the Exposition grounds witnessed Central A A U championship events with notable amateurs from mixed clubs. Jewett won the hundred yards. Stage second. Luce won the one mile walk. Whitmore and Jewett won sprint and relay events. various distances and field events awarded prizes to D A C and M A A competitors.
Aug 29 McKeesport reports betting on an upcoming prize fight with Mr Barr laying 100 against 300 on Sullivan, 300 against 0 on McAuliffe versus Myer, and 300 against Dixon versus Skelly. Public interest is high but odds scarce.
A dispatch from Chicago notes Hawthorne betting on three fights Meyer Sullivan and Dixon with odds of 6 to 3 select combos featuring Sullivan and Shelley and other pairings. The column mentions Lutthrg McFadden and local figures like Garbett and Muldoon, plus bets on English races and local runners.
President McLeod stated no orders were given to Lehigh Valley workers to quit unions or the company. He noted that rehires from the switchmen strike must sever union ties, and that Reading plans to apply its relief association to Lehigh Valley employees, explaining the union departure option may stem from that move.
River readings show a rising trend with river levels at multiple locations. The Aug 2 telegraphic notes report variable stages from five to nearly five and a half feet, with weather described as cloudy and warm and conditions steady at several sites including Cloverport and Eugene Junction.
The bulletin notes the Wheeling river level at 4 feet 6 inches and rising. It lists ships Elabech Elaine Venice Lemileotl and Joe Nixon crew movements, dredging at Flint and French Island bars, and a name change for the General Dawes to U Biggs after navigation confirmation.
The steamer Northern King struck a rock in the canal this morning and punched a hole in her midships compartment. She has now settled on the bottom with a floor from West Superior to Buffalo.
Our huge fall stock forces clearance with drastic markdowns. Suits and pants offered regardless of cost to clear room. Home-made suits once worth 18 to 20 dollars now 15. regular 15 suits now 12. 12 and 10 dollar suits reduced to 8.
The ad declares drastic reductions in Our Pants Department with all wool The Favorite home made pants at 2.25 dollars. It urges customers to view boys clothing stock priced to attract buyers with emphasis on good service and value.
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