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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1891
Page
6
Pittsburg athletes push to form a strong amateur rowing club with Dr Childs and the Three A’s backing a boat house via the national body. The Columbia Boat Club plans expansion, seeking new representatives to compete in major races and promote rowing as a vigorous city sport.
In the Metropolitan Club arena on December 2, Austin Gibbons defeats Anis Bowen in a grueling forty eight round contest for a 2.50 purse with $2,000 to the winner. Both fighters weighed under 1 pound. Gibbons used reach and stamina to finally kayo Bowen after a long exchange and superior late work.
Secretary Scardrett of the local ball club travels to Washington for a conference with President Young regarding the Lyons case. The move aims to clarify facts, avoid misunderstandings, and determine whether Pittsburg is entitled to the player’s services under league conditions.
Alf Kennedy visits Chicago with Billy Myer and promoter Billy McAuliffe to discuss a challenge bout. A proposed 47,500 stake plus 10,000 from the New Orleans Olympic Club is under debate with forfeit conditions. Kennedy cites past conduct and rivalry as Carroll and McAuliffe trade claims over who dominated recent exchanges.
New York December 24 representatives of Slavin and Sullivan debated a pre fight pact. Both sides offered money but could not agree on a joint plan. Sullivan refused to fight if Slavin loses to Peter Jackson next May. Slavin backers pursued control via Monte Carlo instructions. They will reconvene at the Herald office Monday after Slavin receives backer instructions.
Captain John Brewer challenged E. Pulford to shoot his 204 bird mete at Woodlawn Park in the early growth period, declaring a bold aim on Friday. The match drew interest as both shooters prepared for a high volume target test with local spectators watching closely.
A dispatch from Harrisburg reports D. Fulford of Lock Haven and Captain John L. Brewer of Castleton are set to meet in Harrisburg on New Year’s Day to compete in a wing shooting match. Each man must shoot 100 live birds under a 3 yard rise at Harlingham Talon with a 12 bore gun. The stakes total $5000.
Patsy Cardiff of Minneapolis fights Joe McAnliffe of San Francisco before 3000 in a rain soaker at the New Wigwam. Managed by the California Club, the bout drew favored betting toward McAnliffe who dominated from start to finish. McAnliffe won in the fifteenth round by knockout for a purse of 81400 with 330 to the loser.
Elmer Smith the pitcher was signed by Pittsburg officials yesterday morning prompting a conflict with Kansas City President Spens who objected to the deal. Spens claimed Smith is reserved by Kansas City and expected to play there next season. Negotiations continue to secure Spens’s withdrawal of the objection.
At GuitexnenG track on December 29 the day’s seven races featured Axphon winning the opener over Long stride and BM Barces, with times around 1 33. Freezer led six furlongs followed by Alarm per and Naboetish with a subpar percentage. Pat and Prince Edward took the six furlongs, while Virgie led the mile and a sixteenth event with Kemplant placing third. Mabel Pomeroy won the seven furlongs, Count Lada second, Extra third, with times posted for each race.
Enre December 28 special report notes Strangier Lewis of Cleveland issues a challenge to throw any man in Pennsylvania within 15 minutes or forfeit 100. The challenge stands for Harvey Parker of this city or anyone else.
A chaotic preview of baseball shifts with Tim Bergen possibly heading to Kansas City and Lyons pursued by President Day of the New York club. The piece notes an expanding army of unemployed players and a proposed American Association to rival the new league, while citing various city figures and umpire signings as the sport quakes toward revolution.
A tumult of horse racing notes from the era recounts Kisoan, the Derby winner, being sent to New Orleans for rating while New Walrassie eyes a new track at Ootinod Park near Metairie Cemetery. The piece mentions bets, sales, pacers like FREEDOM and Allerton, and updates on various turf figures and tracks in Lexington and San Francisco.
A collage of brief notes mentions Bart Doran rival Mitchval Slavin claims Tom Callaghan Col McCarthy Johnny Murphy New Orleans bid and University of Chicago offer official, George Sloson stock challenge, American senator Swannauury touring America, Connor Fitzsimmons San Francisco, and a skating challenge from Tom Pairlis Life Costello Kronk-Ive to any pair worldwide.
The report notes property losses across McKenzie Tennessee and Plainfield with totals around 90,000 and 15,000 dollars. Australian bush fires threaten crops in New South Wales while a tenement fire near studyside caused smoke but no damage. Corry sees a tannery burned with stock and buildings largely insured and odds unclear. The Boston Tanning Company is cited in damages.
A detailed Telegraph from Washington reports that the Democratic House Rules Committee has yet to decide a plan for distributing appropriation bills. J. C. Coutts provided a table showing 18 years of budgets, revealing shifts from one to eight committees and a rising per capita cost, suggesting economy schemes may fail without unified control.
In the Southern Alliance Ferner Congressman Livingston explains the Alliance Congressmen backing Crisp for Speaker. He states Alliance members joined the Democratic caucus to advance Democratic aims and that Mills would have aligned with old leadership and tariff reform limits. Crisp stands for tariff and financial reform, backed by the Alliance.
The Columbus Dispatch reports a heated Senate contest amid Foraker and Sherman supporters. Rumors of bribery are fading as both sides claim solid backing, with Hahn predicting a Foraker lead. Marietta reports bitter factional clashes as Foraker and Sherman camps mobilize, while Rawlings and Thomas shift positions amid local and state alignments.
A National League meeting in this city chaired by John E Redmond celebrated his Waterford parliamentary victory. Speakers praised renewed trust in the Parnellites and hailed the revival of their party, with Davitt's defeat blamed on his break from old principles.
Louisville telegrams note boats delayed by fog and smoke as the river rises with 7 feet 6 inches at the falls and 9 feet 10 inches on the canal. Ships from Memphis expected. pilots Gieorge and Barney Heales return on the Mariner. Departures include Fleetwood and City of Owensboro. Weather cool with rain. several rivers and boats listed with levels and arrivals across Cincinnati Evansville and Wheeling.
Judge Withrow denies dissolution in the case of Sarah G Darrow versus Constantine C Darrow from New York. The couple wed in a prank at Lockport and later separated, with the minister informing the mother and moves for legal separation. The court rules they must remain married despite the youthful romance and later reflection.
A riot in Baku on the Caspian coast began as residents tried to lynch a thief caught in a bazar robbery. Police clashed with the mob, a prisoner was rescued, but the crowd overran shops, prompting Cossack troops to restore order as many were injured.
A New York meeting of anthracite coal company sales agents unanimously backed a drastic policy to restrict output to 2,000,000 tons in January excluding Ontario and Western and Pennsylvania Railroad interests. The move, 35 percent below last January, awaits approval from company heads with a week’s adjournment. Prices were not discussed.
At a meeting of prominent ex Confederates this afternoon in the city a resolution was adopted to appoint a five member committee to present to the next General Assembly a bill providing an annual pension of $1,000 for Mrs. Jefferson Davis. The group also resolved to have a committee communicate with governors and other Southern citizens about the cause.
Loxton reports an official denial this evening refuting the possibility that Lord Randolph Churchill would be appointed British Ambassador to Russia. Authorities say there is no prospect of him obtaining the post and no appointment is in sight.
A supposed conspirator in New York on December 29 proposed kidnapping Jay Gould's daughter and urged others to join the attempt. Police are pursuing the man as the scheme comes to light.
River news notes ten foot marks and slow fall while ships arrive and depart. Cincinnati packets sail today and tomorrow with Parkersburg and New Orleans routes. A United States engineer meeting plans a new bridge. a local exchange committee will attend. Ocean steamship arrivals list several liners from London, Hamburg, Glasgow, Liverpool and more with New York as destination.
A misread train order caused a crash between Hannibal and St. Joseph freight trains near Chillicothe Missouri. Three trainmen died and one or two were injured. The wreck tied up livestock and caused chaos as stock scattered and burned.
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