Baseball Settlement Talks Hem in Indianapolis Meeting
A letter from Scandrett indicates Pittsburg favors Sunday games and joining forces to form a 12 club league. Von der Ahe and others push consolidation while Chicago and New York oppose it, with Philadelphia and Boston eyed for phased realignment.
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Byrnes
von der Abe
Scandrett
Pittsboro
Tew
Logis
van der Ahe
Lesacwe
Association
von der Ahe
Byrne
Leveland
Putteburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Spalding
Soilen
Brosh
Robison
Clevehond
Abel
Pitteborg
Ite
Aoro
Chicaco Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Baseball
Pittsburg
Here
Totelahe
Asecmtion
Coumbus
Gvent
Chiesro
Tsrap Rasréas Berey
Bioscom
TurRe
Hexexr Caapwire
McGunnigie
Arthur Whitney
Veteran Chadwick Publishes Pittsburg Ball Club Season Review
Henry Chadwick compiles a detailed table on the Pittsburg club's last season for Sporting Times. The report praises the season overall, notes strong play against New York and Brooklyn, and lists pitchers’ records with Galvin winning 1 and losing 13, Baldwin 2-?, King 7-1, Maul 1-8, Stratton none, and others, plus a pennant race context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chadwick
Pittsburg
Sporting Times
Inez
New York
Brooxton
Aroskivns
Galvin
Baldwin
King
Sister We
Saeed
Maul
Stratton
Roston
Doeton
Baseball Plot Collapses as Williams Intervenes in 12 League Scheme
A disordered report describes President Williams of a Chicago club derailing a 12 league plot. It says he interviewed the Wagner brothers, fended off claims, and backed retirement of rival clubs. The piece also notes a forthcoming dog show in the city and a local bowling scene with 34 bowlers entering fall events.
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Williams
Chicago
Wagner Brothers
Bellefield Club Alleys Scene Sets Cup Hope
The Linden team opens strong in Bellefield Club alleys with a potential cup within reach if they win tonight and again in two weeks. Bellefield had previously spoiled plans, but the cup requires three consecutive wins.
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Bellefield Club
Linden
Bellefield
Jockey Club's Programme Announces Rich Stakes for 1872
Secretary Crickmore of the New York Jockey Club outlines numerous stakes closing in January for the 1872 spring and fall meetings. Notable events include the Metropolitan handicap one mile and a furlong, $10,000 added with $2,000 to second and $1,000 to third, plus many races across fall meetings for two and three year olds and all ages. The schedule also lists Eclipse stakes with $20,000 added and other major events like Withers Belmonta Ladies' and Sea and Sound stakes, and Matron stakes for two-year-olds with significant added money.
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New York
Crickmore
New York Jockey Club
Bowling Brook
Pocante County
Hudson River
Long Island
Manhattan
Country Club
Antictien
Cassaarora
Withers
Belmonta
Ladies
Sea and Sound
Tommy Ryan Retains World Welterweight Title
Tommy Evan retains the world welterweight crown by defeating Frank Howson of Sheffield in a fair 11 round bout near Crtcaco. The $1000-a-side title fight drew about 30 spectators and ended with Ryan unscathed while Howson suffered facial injuries. The event showcased clean boxing with no fouls and mutual respect between the rivals.
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Crtcaco
Tommy
Evan
Frank Howson
Sheffield
England
Ryan
Howson
Politician Fooled over Adjutant General Nomination
McKinley delay in naming Adjutant General to Canton interview reveals a serendipitous charge against Col E J Pocock. A letter shows Pocock voted Campbell over Foraker in 1889. Dublin Chronicle notes local protests and a three day defense window before final decision.
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McKinley
Campbell
Cottmans
E. J. Pocock
Pocock
Canton
Artval
Tecock
Columbus
Foraker
Columbius
Porock
Pococx
Hime
Gnve Lim
Christmas Music Boxes From Kleber Brothers Offer Fine Value
Kleber Brothers advertise beautiful music boxes as perfect gifts for all ages. Exclusive agents for Mermod Freres make, they offer prices from 30 to 175 dollars. Store at 506 Wood Street, now open every evening.
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Kleber Bros
Mermod Freres
Wood Street
Windsor
Kennedy's Ladies' Lunch Room on Sixth Street
A popular Indies eating spot known for tempting service and reasonable prices. Located at Sixth Street and Duquesne Way, it attracts local diners seeking value.
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Kennedy's Ladies’ Lunch Room
Sixth Street
Duquesne Way
Kennedy
Cunningham Dead at Shalerville Aged 73
Jamra Cunningham died at his residence in Shalerville on Saturday December 13 at 7 20 p m aged 73 years 6 months Funeral Monday at 2 p m
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Cunningham
Shalerville
Jamra
Mowday
Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania and Nearby States
Western Pennsylvania fair with southest winds and slight temperature changes. showers and cooler by Tuesday. Wet Virginia fair with stationary temperature and south winds. Ohio generally cloudy with Monday night or Tuesday showers, south winds, and stationary temperature.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Freept Coster
Temperature and Rainfall for Pirrenens December
A United States Weather Bureau report from Pirrenens provides observed temperatures and rainfall figures for December. Detailed data include daily maximums and precipitation totals recorded by the local weather office.
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Pirrenens
United States Weather Bureau
Sitasun
River News and Notes Louisville Items
Weather cloudy and warm with river levels and boat movements noted. Varying gauges report downstream boats and arrivals at Cincinnati Memphis and Louisville with wind and light rain, including City of Cairo and Kate A arriving. steamers Din and Yankee burned at Logtown with unknown loss.
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the Dispatch
Louisville
Villa
Canal
Memphis
Cincinnati
Pitter
Carnow
Cairo
Fook
Socaee
Joe Lon
Cape Girardean
X. Hook
Batchelor
Ital
Sam Brown
Ohio
Howt Macomere
John F. Walton
Joan L. Wood
Wood
New Orleans
Kate
Schenck
Peanlington
Yankee
Logtown
Oakland
St. Louis
Writing Desks and Holiday Goods Wall Street Ad
An assortment of elegant Louis XV style inlaid mahogany desks and desks in various woods. Includes portraits for the holidays, photo frames, crayons, slippers, croquettes and ices, and a complete stock of pianos and organs with easy payments. Local Pittsburgh area stores listed with addresses and promotions for Christmas gifts.
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Jos. Brenraem & Co
Fifth Avenue
H. P. Ecker & Co
Pit
New Liquor Adverts Showcases Rare Ryes and Wines
A historical ad promotes the oldest rye whiskies and a range of wines and liqueurs with fixed prices. Highlights include 1869 Overholt at $3 per quart and 8 year Silver Age rye at $1.50 per quart. Offers run 30 days with various bled quantities and no C O D shipments.
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Overholt
Guckenheimer
Finch
Duquesne
Jamaica
New England
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Gibson
Bear Creek
Pennsylvania
California
Co. O. D
New Adver Stock Slashes Prices on Home Furnishings
Bargain offer on fringes, portieres, and chenille curtains. Half price sale includes plain chenille drapes about four seventy five, three yards long. Holiday Bazaar features bargains on furniture, rugs, screens, lace curtains, and novelties for displays and gifts.
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N. B
Unclear reader note on purchase and items
The readable text is garbled and lacks coherent details. It references seeing a bunch of people before a purchase and mentions an assortment described as lurze with a request to come and even Siem white, but no clear event, names, places, or organizations are identifiable.
Dolls and Accessories Featured in Odd Catalog
A list of various doll types and related items appears, including handsome and ugly dolls, crying and laughing dolls, talking and silent dolls, male and female dolls, old and young dolls, dressed and undressed dolls, plus combs brushes toilet sets and dishes for dolls.
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Indianapolis
The
League
Chadwick
Os Deere Sdeefeinas
Dedeats Abtaad
eens ee _Peretot
Weelock
Gibraith
Girl
Bette Thine
Jockey Club
Tommy Ryan
Fendishman
Baseball Notes
Axssown
Bald
von der Abt
Mark
Wes
Cleveland
Prrenen Vas Zandt
Etce
Ife
Oritan Field Club
Staten Iskind Athletic Team
Mtetee Dates
Lavies
Milwanker People
Fred Prerrer
Mike MacDonalt
Mike
A. G. Spalding
Fredy
Garfield Park
Caylor
Focock
Cantons
Triros
A. Kleber & Bros
DIEP
River News and Notes
Gances
Moncassons
Wankwen—Elver
Liberty Lea Smithfield
Smithfield Street
Jos, Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Lies' Stupio
Styles Way Up
Simon's
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Gonp
Joserm Erchnach & Co
Chemical Diamonds
K. Sxrr
Liberty and
Smithfield
Purity
Mxhio Food Com
Hurst
Royal Baking
W.A. Bunting
20Th Ave
Pittsburgh
E. W._DEAN
Penn Ave
GEO
K. Stevenson
Sixth Avenue
Max Klein
Federal St., Allegheny
Holiday Presents
Duce
Nottingham
the Peoples Store
Jerdown
Marseilles
Campbell & Digk
Fifth Ave
Dresden
London
Gloria
Excoe Vrsions
Ania
Queenstown
Anterpool
Royal
United States Mail
Teutonic
Britannic
Majestic
Germanic
White Star Dock
West Tenth St
Old Country
Great Britain
J. J. McCormick
Smithfeld St
Maitland Rersey
Broadway
Allan Line
Royal Mail Steamships
Glasgow
Derry
Galway
Scotland
Poles
Allantine Ee
State of Nebraska
State of California
J. McCormick
Smitield Street
Londonderry
Aeeranes
York
Bolivi Sunoeday Dev
Hendeerson Brothers
Bowny Green
Reen
N. Y
Smithield St. A. D
Smithfield St
Pittsace M
Federal St
OM Clintock&co
Ctual Business College
Corner Wood St
M. J. Conner
J. M. Phillips
Koebler
Sixth St
Hen’s & Boys
Ian Resiy
Bray Hale
Ee Fleming
Ymortth
al Ans
Santa Claus
Fleishman
Warket ST
Best Seal
J.g.bennett&co
Aner Wood ST
Jase
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