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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1891
Page
11
Local bowling night at Bellefield Clubhouse drew a good crowd as Bellefield defeated Lindens in three straight matches. Lindens showed poor form while Bellefield and Gym teams produced spirited play with McClintock and Addy highlighted for their strong showings.
Gill and Frazer faced off in a scratch game last night. Frazer won by 200 points on a run of 228, while the loser posted an average of 244 45 and a high run of H.
The Boze Saws of Western University defeated the class of '92 in a university championship game. Gill and Calvert starred with multiple touchdowns as Smyers kicked goal after goal. Rhea McGrew and Griggs and others contributed to a decisive 2 to 0 lead after two halves, securing the title.
Vanderbilts close a deal to own more than 10 000 acres of key coal land in Cambria county as a new line from Clearfield county toward this city is planned. The move suggests a rail corridor clash with Pennsylvania routes and Beech Creek opposition. construction may start next spring as the line aims to cross the Pennsylvania Railroad near South Fork and connect to the Somerset and Rockwood branch.
In Sopiaxarolis on December 14 special reports describe President Brush as the driving force behind an impending baseball conference in Indianapolis. Key figures Byrne and Robinson registered under assumed names, with 16 club presidents expected to attend. The meeting aims to advance the sport, possibly forming a strong Western circuit and choosing a future location for new clubs. Separately a Western University football game settles a Sophomore vs Freshmen dispute, featuring heavy but nimble squads.
Lima O December 14 Solomon Foulk 14 stabbed James McCabe after a long family feud. The attack followed a brawl with McCabe striking Samuel Foulk. Solomon used a knife and died within minutes. Solomon was arraigned for first degree murder and bound over to the county court.
Ephram Kelly, missing for about a week, is suspected as a forger who moved funds through Salem and Minerva banks using checks signed by Lewla Glinss. Forgeries include a 1200 note and 600 and 200 checks, with further losses reported by Sturgeon Brothers of North Georgetown.
Dave Wilson proposes a 100 yard foot race with White of Soho against Shaker or Tommy with ten feet start, or White versus Colbert on even terms for $100 a side. A match can be made at any time at the Tax Dispatch office.
An unknown letter writer in Jeannette challenges Patrick Hamill of Penn Station to race EC McClelland for the Westmoreland county championship. The writer jokes that Hamill would compete at any distance from 1 mile to 100 miles to settle the issue.
A letter from Peter Amon offers to match his son Florence against Dashbach in a 100 yard race with Dashbach conceding three yards start. The note requests an answer through The Distance and indicates that the matter will be attended to.
President Temple and Secretary Scandrett travel to Indianapolis for a key baseball meeting. Reports mention peace advocates and concessions talks, with mentions of Brooklyn training and a proposed 12 club league debated in Washington.
A boiler at Wallace's brick works in Irondale exploded killing Oscar Campbell aged 11 months. The blast nearly demolished the plant and occurred last night in the northern end of the county.
General notes highlight Yeo BOHAEFER’s strong billiards form. The distance runner Coxxera led the field in a Ireland voyage. Harry Broome beat oe Tipton Blacherial and faced a setback worth £0. James Renforth defeated Sere Roar fe to claim English championship status. Tenors trainer linked to the scene as a side remark amid a holiday piano bargain offer by J. M. Horrmany & Co.
Frank Winsut a brakeman was killed at Collier's station West Virginia by a shifting engine. Three jurors were chosen in the Miller murder trial in Beaver. Rienand Conaver, shot by George Fleck at Johnstown, remains alive but in critical condition. Andrew Pohl and another worker were overcome by gas fumes as a culm pile burned. one more worker is in danger. Alstontown issues warrants for Councilman W C McCormick and George Miller for kidnapping after abducting children from Henry Clay township area. a 7 year old was later taken toward town before Humberson intervened and was forced to flee at gunpoint.
A long string of personal names and towns appears, listing numerous individuals and their hometowns. The OCR contents resemble social or directory notes with scattered references to Philadelphia, Uniontown, Reading, Washington, and others, plus hotel registrations in New York.
Weather and river figures from Louisville to Cincinnati with arrivals, departures, and ongoing cargo movements. Steamers like The Onward and Clifton, Keystone State, and Coal Valley are noted with rising or falling water levels and ports. Holiday gift ads for pianos and jewelry fill the column.
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