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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1891

Page

11

Yale Still Fights Over Thanksgiving Game Profits

Yale football managers led by Wright Camp and Heffelfinger clash with Manhattan Athletic Club over receipts for the Thanksgiving Day game. Yale seeks about 7000 pounds more than the Manhattan check, estimates of crowd size vary widely, and officials discuss who should receive shares while attendance is disputed and plans for next year firm up.

Peprctal Telmgham Pepatch Yale Football Mannegement Manhattan Athletic Club Wright Walter Camp Vale Manhattan Manseer Wright Heffelfinger New York S. J. Cornell Manhattan A. C New Haven Yale Princeton Sears Eastern Park Brooklyn Muoacers Manhattan Athletic Lab New York Baseball Lab Brooklyn Baseball Club Berkeley Athletic Iub Wold Manhattan Field Cornell Ha Catskills Wright Sed Mgr Ods Sammy

Princeton Football Association says no known dissatisfaction

The Princeton Football Association managers are not in town. The faculty athletics committee chairman said today he knew of no dissatisfaction over football receipts and if any existed he believed he would have learned of it.

Peisceros Princeton Football Association

Milwaukee Baseball Club Chief Resigns Amid Turmoil

Milwaukee directorate meeting last night asked President Harry Gillette to resign. Gillette had paid 5000 for a franchise in the American Association, a cost the directors say was excessive. he will retire and offer his Milwaukee stock at 65 cents on the dollar.

Milwalker Wis Milwaukee Baseball Club Harry Gillette Gillette American Association Milwaukee Tue City Tnselal William Furlong Whatsy Milwanker

Pfeffer and Hart Clash Over League Contract Claims

Fred Pfeffer and President Hart of the local League club clash over contracts involving Jennings and Traylor from the Louisville club. Pfeffer contends no binding contract exists while Hart threatens an injunction, signaling a protracted dispute.

Fred Pfeffer Haert Fred Spalding’s Hart Jennings Traylor Louisville Jim Chicago Pfeffer Flatt Association

Brush in Cincinnati on private league business

Cincinnati dispatch reports John T Brush president of the Cincinnati League club arrived from Indianapolis for a brief private visit. He met with ex-President A. S. Stern and discussed the club’s future with expectations Stern will keep an interest in the club next season. Brush returned to Indianapolis last evening.

Cincinnati Tohn T Brush Cincinnati League Indianapolis Brush A. 5. Stern Stern W. E. Baron Cambria Iron Company W. P. Tyler Washington Tube Fitzpatrick St. Vincent de Paul Society New York Ife Pittsburg

Want Cash Prizes in Amateur Racing Debate

New York December 4. Charles Lascomb representative of the L A W on A A U committees favors cash prizes. He urges two classes with cash prizes for one and medals or certificates for the other, arguing amateurs should not compete for piano or such prizes. He predicts a final decision aligning with a two class system under League and A A U jurisdiction.

New York Charles Lascomb Central Board League Luscomb Amateur Athletic Lion

Johnny Murphy Eyes Fight With McCarthy For Big Purse

Boston talks to the press about possible matches with Joe McCarthy and plans a high stake bout. Murphy cites a $2500 New Orleans purse and West Coast offers while weighing opponents including an Australian unknown. He says three weeks training would be needed.

Boston Olympic Club of New Orleans McCarthy Johnnie Murphy California MacCarthy Billy Murphy Australia

American Champion Campbell Plans England Tennis Tour

Oliver S Campbell the American champion tennis player will sail for England in mid December with several New York players to face leading players from England Ireland and France. A world championship match is possible as American players seek to close the gap with abroad stars. Campbell may meet W J Hamilton and E W Lewis while adapting to foreign courts and climate.

Bostos Oliver S. Campbell America New York Campbell England France Ireland W. J. Hamilton Wales Ales E. W. Lewis

Sports at Homewood Park Afternoon Events

Three events at Homewood Park this afternoon include Kirwin and Blackley racing 100 yards for £100 a side, a five bird shooting handicap, and a quarter mile foot race handicap. Weather permitting a large attendance is expected.

Homewood Homewood Park Kirwin and Blackley

Rainy day harness at Guttenburg races

Weather turned rainy as six races were run at Guttenburg. Strategem won the first with Marty B second and Milt Young third. Tammany Mall led the six furlong second race, with Catman second and Once Again third. Smugger won the third, Badge ee Autocrat was runner up in the fourth, Per M4 won the fifth, and Kingdom captured the seventh.

Guttexbburg Strategem Marty B Milt Young Lory Tammany Mall Catman Smuggler Circular Knapsack Thira Badgeee Autocrat Lizzie Chira Mountain Deer Sandstone Kingdom Excellenza Fire Fly

President Thompson Wins Lease for Ivy City Track

It is stated on good authority that President William Thompson of the Gloucester race track has leased the old Ivy City course and plans to begin racing there on December 20.

William Thompson Gloucester, N Ivy City

General Sporting Notes From The City

Tur Bloomfield football squad copes with family illness as questions linger about McGunnigie. New York Club lines up top players. Dave Fours joins Washington club. Morgan May, Tom Brown, and Hugh Snuffy may join Reds. Jockey and racing moves, tug of war, and horse sales feature amid busy sports scene.

Jimmy Galvin Will McGunnigie Dack New York Dave” Fours Washington Gaalors Jons Wap May Morgan May Tom Brown Hugh Snuffy Ten Reds

Chess and sports notes from New York and beyond

Dispatch summary of diverse items: A.B. Hopess dominates the Manhattan Chess Club handicap in New York. Mentions of GuoMaN Kite-shaped track at Garfield Park, Henry Guerry lifting a heavy weight and dying at 19. Paragon racehorse purchase. Louisville Club contract dispute with New York Club. Bill Slavin and Jack Slavin training. Jimmy Carroll sparring with Jack Slavin. Amherst picks George D. Pratt as captain. Inter-Collegiate Rowing Association formed with Goodwin Cornell Hunter Pennsylvania. Green at Hills Dixnel opposes two clubs in one city. Boston League finances and fan sentiment. SNAKES and fangs guide billed for tomorrow's Dispatch.

A.B. Hopess Manhattan New York Charley Hodges Enquirer Guoman Garfield Park Gonrong Chicago Tribune Henry Guerry Louis Cyr Chestnut Hill Plainfield Conn Frep Esaxes Paragon Haif Plenipo Tennessee Washington Jockey’ Club Louisville Bill Slavin Jack Hyde & Behman’s Jimmy Carroll Jack Slavin Jack Sheehan Billy Tor Amherst George D. Pratt Brooklyn Pratt C. M. Pratt E. B. Pratt Pratt Gymnasium Goodwin Columbia Afr J.T. Fuller Cornell Thomas G. Hunter Pennsylvania Green Hills Dixnel Boston Association Reds Boston

International and Local Notes From A Busy News Patch

A wide roundup includes rebels retreating in Nonduras US Columbia votes for president Indiana coal miners returning to work English Quakers aiding famine relief in Russia Belgians limit hypnotism to medical practitioners Baltimore building trades seek shorter hours Denison Texas rail hub plans hospital and dispensary Cincinnati feels a quake Berlin hospitals crowded with grip patients Canada Club dinner hostility toward Goldwin Smith Mexican Colonizer Reeves to found Puebla colonies Salvadorean consular restrictions 1592 Alabama fair association seeks governor call Yale treasurer reports 1881 gifts Port Huron arrests for flooding with coins Baden county treasurer fugitive Russian bonds and bankers to fund new issues Czar targets Standists war minister defends Hernandez loyalty Salvadoran officers to train troops Adventist end-of-world cult in Wyandotte Winter resort Lakewood gambling plan eyed Norwegian wreck Anticosti crew rescue delayed John T. Stapler suicide Lakewood cottage gambit Phil Daly over gambling house Bureau of the American Republics Aquiles Thour aims a global horseback journey through 1894 Fairies by Mrs Burnett teased for tomorrow's Dispatch.

United States of Columbia Indiana Russia Baltimore Aeene and Pea Denison Tex Buana Cincinnati Berlin Empire Canada Club London Charles Tupper Goldwin Smith Ogemaw Leake Michigan Max Well Chicago Dental Society Puebla Charles P. Johnson Wyandotte Kan Ins Antonn Anticosti Ss. Lawrence John T. Stapler Trenton N. J Kewood Phil” Daly Pennsylvania Club Long Branch Lakewood Daly Bureau of the American Republics Aquiles Thour Buenos Ayres Paris Bolivia Peru Colombia Central America Mexico United States Canada Alaska Germany

Colored Fur Trimmed Jackets At Sale Prices

Advertises fur trimmed jackets in gray tan and black with various furs and lining, offered at discounted prices. Mentions Jos Horse & Co Penn Avenue Stores and Diamonds and rich jewels display at Hanpy Hayes Jewelers 529 Smithfield Street near City Hall with a reserve stock of diamonds and unmounted pendants available for Christmas gifts.

Jos, Horse & Co Penn Avenue Hanpy & Hayes’, Jewelers Smithfield Street City Hall Harpy & Hayes Jos, Horne & Co Harpy & Hayes, Jewelers

Trade Shows Mixed Signals Across Cities From Boston To Pittsburg

Brent Dun and Co reports uneven trade with improved conditions in Boston Chicago Kansas City and San Francisco while Pittsburg sees a volume slip as iron and steel firm but pig iron buyers hold back. Wheat stocks rise with record output expected. bank clearings fall year over year but gold certificates rise.

New York Bradatreet Boston Chicago Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis San Francisco Nebraska Missouri Kansans California Memphis Cincinnati Savannah Galveston New Orleans Baltimore Pittsburg United States Philadelphia Goschen Canada Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast Europe P Bracdstreet New York City RG. Dun & Co Review of Trade St. Louis St. Paul Nashville Montgomery Treasury

Wheat Market Activity Holds Steady Amid Strong Demand

Prices remain unchanged while weekly sales reach 28 million bushels and receipts stay above 7 million weekly. Exports continue unabated as market interest remains robust across the period.

Fragmentary Local Notice With Weather Fragments

A damaged OCR text includes fragmented dates and numbers, followed by a weather table header stating Maximum temperature, Minimum temperature, and Precipitation. The readable portion lists a birth date and sparse figures, then weather headings without complete data. No clear event or full names are established beyond isolated dates.

River News and Notes Louisville Water Levels and Boats

River currents show a falling stage with 6 feet 8 inches at the falls and 16 feet 7 inches at the foot of the locks. Weather is clear and cool winds, business steady, and no serious damage reported from last night’s rough conditions. Vessels include Cincinnati bound trio Big andy Carroll Big Kanawha Evansville City of Owensboro Falls City and New Orleans UFP 2Chenck.

Louisville Cincinnati Carroll

Water Levels Report Across Towns With Rising Rivers

Rivers at Allegheny Junction and Moongantows rise with river at Browneville reaching 5 feet 9 inches. WaktES shows 2.6 feet. Weather remains cloudy and cold in most areas while Thermometer readings vary up to 35 degrees.

Allegheny Junction Moongantows Browneville Waktes

River Traffic Updates and Arrivals

The dispatch notes river levels and arrivals at Cincinnati and Memphis with boats such as the Congo and Scotia moving upriver. Ships depart for St Louis and Parkersburg while the Tom Dodsworth arrives, and a new shaft repair is planned for it. Forecast indicates rising water and a potential barge rise by tomorrow night.

Congo Cincinnati Scotia Parkersburg Tom Dodsworth

The Secret of Absinthe

An article explains absinthe is wormwood based with herbs giving its color and flavor. It warns that excessive consumption raises alcohol levels and can cause rapid intoxication, health dangers, and a risk to reason.

San Francisco Chronicle

Harpy & Hayes offer coats and gems at low prices

In a dealer notice from Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. and Harpy & Hayes, men’s overcoats suits and smoking jackets are marketed at 15 dollars, claiming silk linings and material quality. Jewelry dealers tout “Chemical Diamonds” and a large collection of gems and gift items for Christmas.

Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Cor. Grant and Diamond Streets

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