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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1889
Page
6
A pro baseball column critiques contract jumping and the rivalry between the Brotherhood and the League. It discusses mergers, legal threats, key figures like Ward and Hanlon, potential St Louis and Cleveland moves, and the need for unity among club capitalists to sustain the Brotherhood.
After Searle's death aquatic circles stir as plans emerge for a professional sweepstakes on mutual waters. Figures like Kemp O Connor Gaudaur Hanlan Teemer and Stansbury are discussed for a soon possible world title race with a $1,000 purse and weather permitting.
Edward Hanlan, a Canadian rower, challenges the field with a $1,000 stake to Turf, Field and Field or any New York paper for an open sculling race on a U.S. or Thames course. He offers $2,400 a side for an Australia vs. world championship on the Thames in England next July.
December weather in New Orleans favored clear, warm conditions for a full racing program. In the first race Puente overtook at the stretch to win by a length over Harty, with Mollie Hardy and Lucille close behind. Kenilworth led early in the second race before Morse and Probus settled the frame, Buckler and Zeb Ward following as racing resumed Tuesday.
A message sent to The Dispaten requests a dog fight involving Pilot against a black bulldog from Allegheny. The letter seeks a match and mentions a prize or stakes, with details unclear due to OCR errors.
A telegram from Eng, Pa dated December 4 reports Hon. W. L. Bote will ship his stable of running horses to Cape Charles on Monday. Charles Leighton will train the horses, with Leighcon and Paradox named among the entries.
Al Johnson president of the local Brotherhood of Baseball Players details the origin and growth of the Be Frankly scheme. He recalls meetings with Ed Hanlon Twitchell and Ward outlining the plan and securing signatories across New York Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland to form a new players league.
The Philadelphia League club signed Jos last season’s sulway and sent the contract for approval while disputes over player reserves and franchises loom. Bills detail contracts with Haliman Buffinton and Love, plus injunctions restricting players from other teams for 1900.
McKeesport Tri-State League club signs Milbee and Leamon from Scottdale as players for next season. Milbee, a pitcher, and Leamon join a roster including Baker Farrow Keating Desaareene Miller Hartman and Seamons. Manager T W A Miller attends Mount Pleasant meeting with Pittabure officials as talks continue.
St Louis President Von der Ahe seeks Brotherhood admission for his team aided by Comiskey and Will Johnson. A plan to swap players and abandon Sportsman's Park faces uncertain future as talks center on saving St Louis by joining Chicago and possibly shifting venues in Crabsus.
Arrangements firming for a 72 hour pedestrian contest at the London Theater starting Monday in this city. The track, surveyed by Selwyn and Taylor, is 90 laps to the mile. Entries include Peter Hegelman D de Herty and Robert Wheeler of Newsoaks with a $5 entry fee.
In New York on December 4 racing at Elizabeth produced results across four events. The Abbeus Great led first race with Rapine second and Don't Know third, time 1:21.44. Fourth event saw Lille Kinney dominate and Glory place. other details scattered in betting notes and partial results.
A cordial note expresses thanks for favors and patronage received and sends good wishes for a memorable celebration. The wording hints at a ceremonial toast or formal acknowledgment to honor supporters and participants at an upcoming event.
John V. Hart man of 1214 Main Street Sharpsburg endured chronic catarrh with hawking and coughing. He describes throat ulcers lung pain and weakness as physicians from the Catarrh Dyspe Institute at 223 Penn Avenue prescribed care and obtained his statement.
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