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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1892

Page

17

Exhibition Games Set by Local Baseball Team for Opening Season

Manager Buckenberger plans a series of exhibition games at Exposition Park before the season. Three nine-man scrimmages on April 4 6 and the first day will feature local club players and new signings to compare talents. Several fixtures with East End Gyms Milwaukee and Columbus follow. A gymnasium and new uniforms are revealed as part of the setup with training beginning immediately.

Buckenberger Exposition Park East End Milwaukee Columbus Gims Milwaukees Darling Buckenberger Asid Fotal

Very Good Prospects for That Lively Organization This Season

In Buamory Feb 1 Mr J A Lindsey head of the Western New York and Pennsylvania League proposes expanding next season to include Bradford Dunkirk Erie Jamestown Meanville and Olean The Bradford club could be reorganized with ease Dunkirk may need effort The league promises strong players and a moderate salary limit to carry clubs through a successful season with no shortage of material and now is the time to act

Buamory J. A. Lindsey New Yorksand Bradford Dunkirk Erie Jamestown Meanville Olean Sys

Vondy Duped On Train Beer Ruse Revealed

Manager Bucken berger recounts a tale about Von der Abe and his wife traveling east when the party aboard allegedly drank all the beer. The steward claimed two bottles were sought, and upon discovering none, Vondy fired the players for wasting the supply.

Fils Buckenberger von der Abe Buck Vondy Mater Vendy Tanner Vonty

Local dog show draws large entries and prizes

A lively buildup for the coming local dog show reports strong entries. Mr Hanks will bring his Russian wolf hounds after top prizes in Chicago. A special Mexican hairless class will be held with at least seven or eight entrants. Giske Co offers 5 sen first prize for devs and $10 for second. Will Price and G W Schmidt donate prizes. George Raper of England to judge the deer hound class. Entries at Bowns Run Store. expected entries three times past shows.

Hanks Chicago Giske & Co Sen Devs Will Price G. W. Schmidt George Raper England Bown's Run Auy

Local Gun Shooters Shine At Homewood Park Shoot

A successful live bird shoot at Homewood Park yesterday afternoon, promoted by Charlies Brown, drew 11 entries in a $5 sweepstakes with three cash prizes. Top marksmen were H. T. Brown and Noss tied for first with four birds each, followed by E. Parker, Ackerman, Lang, and Gaub with three or four, and several others scoring pairs. A next shoot is planned soon.

Charlies Brown Homewood Park Keach Man T. Brown Dean E. Parker Ackerman Jacob Lang C. Gaub Jackson Ted Jones G. Bennett John Ward IL Hollsworth J. Burton Ang

City Baseball League sets plans for season at March meeting

President Milter and colleagues outline a full season setup at the City Baseball League gathering scheduled for March 1. Seven clubs are listed including Green Maine Metropolitans Allegheny Reds J M Foxes Silves Gym Reserves and Holy Ghone Covieze with one vacancy remaining.

Milter Collengues Green Maine Metropolitans Dire Xe Allegheny Reds J. M. Foxes Silves ‘ Gym’ Reserves Holy ‘Ghone

TALK ABOUT SCULLERB ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROWERS

Wallace Ross, a famed sculler, visits the office in fine form and plans to race Ed Moniger in a land boat event at the Fifth Avenue Museum this week. He comments on English prospects from Billy Spencer and notes O Connor and Teemer as top American talents, while signaling an upcoming engagement with Staten Island Athletic Club in April.

Wallaace Ross Ed Moniger Fifth Avenue Wallace Jnst Billy Spencer England East Spencer Haines O'Connor Jos Staten Island Athletic Club

The Cricket League Forms With Six Local Clubs

A meeting resolved to organize a cricket league at once with six member clubs. Homewood Wilkinsburg Pittsboro Football Club Glenshaw Allegheny Thistles and Sewickley represented. Walter Scots to coordinate details. Each club will play ten games against the others.

Lenet Homewood Wilkinsburg Pittsboro Glenshaw Allegheny Thistles Sewickley Walter Scots

Pittsburg Victorious Over McKeesport in Cold East Liberty Test

The Pittsburg football team defeated McKeesport 4 goals to win in a practice contest at East Liberty Park. Weather was cold but attendance was strong as Pittsburgers showed they are a cohesive unit. Standouts included Atrewells Wardle Powell and Bewick for Pittsburg.

Pittsburg McKeesport East Liberty Park Chicago Pittsburgers McKeesporters Atrewells Wardle Powell Bewick Pittsburgs

Hall Faces St Joe Kid In Battery Bouts Wednesday

Circase reports Jim Hall prepares for a tough Wednesday night at Battery B with possible opponent the St Joe Kid who has signaled he will travel from St Louis to box. Dave Smith arrives from Toronto and is ready to meet local talent. Tommy White plans to aid him while Pete Shen eyes a featherweight clash and John King aims to throw two men in thirty minutes for a potential match against Evan Lewis with a prize of 90 dollars or possibly 1000 dollars.

Circase Jim Hall Battery BD Mike Boden St. Louis Hall Dave Smith Chicago Toronto Tommy White Pete Shen Mike Nolan John King Evan Lewis

English champ Steadman defeats Ross for world wrestling title

In Bradford, George Steadman the English mixed wrestling champion defeated D C Ross the American champion to win the world championship and 90 pounds. The match required best of five in six styles: catch as catch can, collar and elbow, Greco Roman, and the Scotch and Cumberland styles. Steadman won in two styles but Ross prevailed in two others, with several styles seen.

Lospos Bradford George Steadman D.C. Ross Kess Collar Steadman Rost Cumberland Ross

Slosson Proposes to Play Schaefer Ives for Title

Feb 15 report from Carcase notes George Slosson offering to play the Schaefer Ives winner for the billiard championship with a conditional $250 prize if he loses. Schaefer calls the offer foolish and says Slosson would gain nothing. Slosson would need to travel to Cleveland at his own expense for another title shot, while Schaefer pledges to play him anytime. The championship emblem remains with Schaefer until December unless removed. Ives dismisses Slosson’s proposal as ridiculous.

Carcase George Slosson Schaefer-Ives Schaefer Slosson Clilenzo

Guttenburg Winners and Racing Results Summary

Large crowd attends Guttenburg track meets with fast times. Anomaly wins the first race over Martin and Flambeau. Once Again Ivanhoe places second and Marc Lovell third in the five furlongs. Raticocas Brat wins the one mile, with Bitz beoom and Virgin third. Toans takes the quick eighth, Innovation second, Serius thin third. In the 1 1/4 miles insects wins, Van second, Brooklyn third. Climax wins the eleven forkwags with Fassett second and Bob Arthur third. Time records shown after each race.

Innovation Serius Thin Lrnsects Van Brooklyn Elven Forkwags Climax Fassett Bob Arthur

Ed Reilly and Robert Miller Set for Mixed Style Match

Ed Reilly and Robert Miller are in active training for a best two of three falls mixed style wrestling bout on the 27th inst. Styles include Greco-Roman and catch-as catch-can. Rivalry runs high though the venue is not yet decided.

Ed. Reilly Robert Miller

Boggs and Moorhead Attend Chicago Dog Show

Messrs Boggs and Moorhead spoke of the Chicago dog show yesterday calling it good though some judge awards failed to please. Mr Moorhead felt disappointment as his terrier Streatham Wonatch did not win first prize. He secured 16 frat prizes with eight ones.

Messrs. Boggs Moorhead Chicago

Amateur Swimmer John T Taylor Challenges Allegheny County

John T Taylor son of veteran oarsman Jimmy Taylor issues a business like challenge to swim a series of three races at the Pittsburg Natatorium for a gold medal. Distances include one quarter mile, half mile and a mile. Responses via Mk Distance will be attended to.

John T. Taylor Jimmy Taylor Alleheny County Pittsburg Natatorium

New Oatrans Boxer Eyes Dempsey Bout After Needham Fight

Tommy Ryan of Chicago predicts victory over Danny Needham at the Metropolitan Athletic Club on March 2 and vows to meet Jack Dempsey at any weight for the richest purse in New Orleans or California, if he wins.

New Oatrans Tommy Ryan Chicago Danny Needham Metropolitan Athletic Club Needham Jack Dempsey New Orleans California

Allegheny Athletic Association Dates New Members

The Executive Committee met last evening at the Hotel Schlosser. The association admitted 18 new members and received 21 additional applications. A committee was appointed to visit applicants.

The Allegheny Athletic Association Schlosser

Fitzs training mate and the big man at Bay Street Louis

Felix Vanquelin the New Orleans heavyweight joins Robertson training quarters and waits for Fitzsimmons to depart for New Orleans. Vanquelin towers at midthrow height and 223 pounds with a 46 inch chest, seen as Maher’s peer and a potential pounder for Fitzsimmons.

Bay St. Louis Felix Vanquelin New Orleans Robertson Fitzsimmons Mither Vanquelin Forrher Kilrain Jake Maher Fitz Mike van Hoest Cal McCarthy Warren Callaghan van Heest Dimon Harney St. Louis Jimmy Griffin Carroll Griffin

Delamater Assets Dispute Rekindled In Bank Insolvency Case

In Meadville on February 15 the Delamater case shifted as defense proved appraisers overstated assets. Judges paused license hearings pending the case. witnesses detailed asset valuations and bank liabilities, with Philadelphia financier Levering Jones testifying about a Delamater loan to the Philadelphia Finance Company and missing security. Expert accountant J C Robinson is expected to testify next week.

Meadville Henderson Levering Jones Philadelphia Jones Philadelphia Finance George Wallace Delamater G. W. Delamater Delamater Haskins J. C. Robinson Pittavurg Robinson

Intercollegiate league to organize season events

A meeting will be held to organize a local inter-college league for the season. Plans include a baseball programme and added events like half mile foot race and pole vault. Colleges involved are Washington and Jefferson, Geneva, Westminster, Allegheny, and Western University. Allegheny may abstain from baseball. a four club bureau is anticipated.

Washington and Jefferson Geneva Westminster Allegheny Western University

East End Gyms to Host Western fencing contest on March 17

The East End Gyms announce an indoor athletic feature on March 17 featuring a fencing contest on a scale matching local custom. At least five of Western Pennsylvania's top fencers will compete, with handsome prizes offered.

East End Pennsylvania

Local baseball notes outline busy season and trades

SHUT ART to begin training. HIBMAN DOFSCHER and Billy Holbert seek umpiring roles in the Fastern County League meeting to revise rules. Cincinnati forwards a contract to Eddie Rorke as talks of trades and managerial power heat up. Pittsburg, Boston, New York anticipate big moves and improved catching setups as season activity rises.

Fuax C. Tien Nowaday Cincinnati Morgan Murphy Boston New Yorks Sharrott

General Sporting Notes Reflect Boxing Racing and Athletic Plans

The Cricket League appears poised to proceed while H C Palden of Buffalo declines A A U presidency. Peren Pippy resumes training planning races. Fitzsimmons notes willingness to fight Hall eight weeks after March 2. Manhattan Club to exit A A U. Cornett hasn’t met better rivals than Maher. Frams challenges Jem Carney for £400. Maryland legislature considers pool selling limits. Wealthy Cincinnati man contemplates a first class mile track at Lexington. Jack McAcliffe linked to Peter Binder’s future bout with Fitzsimmons. Exhibitions and fights teased for next month. Canadian Harry Gruwong and Jack Colles on March 2. Charles of Pa. buys Sankey gelding 2:35. Boxers and gym events planned. Expretes for E E Gyms sent to Prof Kirchner. Rangers announce a 16-round bout with two-ounce gloves. Corbett may fight on short notice if Mitchell appearances allow. Exquisit Sports authorities defend Frychard’s prison sentence for assaulting a bartender. Schaefer defeats Pagan 300 to 23 in practice. Perrixett slated as Garfield Park starter. Australian paper notes Sullivan gains weight with light work. Actos and Meleod set to wrestle in San Francisco March 5 for 2100 stake. James Weatheray and The Colonel of the English Stud Book and Racing Calendar involved in racing coverage.

Prey Charles Iy. Pa W. H. Artzberger Geldie Sankey E. E Prof. Kirchner Gymnagium Dtm Rangers Sheehan McKeegport Mrrewen Corbett Molonte Mitchell Exquisit Spore Fritchard Schaefer Pagan C.H. Perrixett Gloucester Garfield Park Chicago Sullivan Stancbury

CURED BUT CRAZED Incurable after Bi-Chloride cure

Frank Barthold son of George Barthold a wealthy resident of Marysville was treated at Bi-Chloride of Gold Institute three weeks ago for intoxication. Although cured of liquor craving he grew increasingly unhinged and was returned home today. Admission to Central Insane Asylum Columbus sought as doctors deem the cure a failure and note loss of stimulants worsened his condition.

Frank Barthold George Barthold Marysville Central Insane Asylum Columbus Nynora

A Paralytic's Miserable Life in Filth Described

In SiteNeville on February 13 a destitution case was reported. John Snyder a 72 year old paralytic was found bedridden in filthy surroundings unable to eat or sleep. He wore the same clothes for months and received bedclothes and floor cleaning aid from the Poor Trustees.

Sitevnenville John Snyder Snyder

County Jail and Workhouse Records From City Beat

Multiple arrests and sentences reported for Friday and yesterday city incidents. Jaws Freer jailed for fighting at the County, Frank Atterbury fined for beating his wife, Joe Sprrr and Thomas Bates jailed for abuse and desertion respectively, Grange Monan and Join Fullfinjan jailed for riot. M Sheridan solitary prisoner at the Seventeenth ward station after a disturbance at Forty first and Butler. Paterce Barreery heard on fast driving. Liberty and Eleventh streets saw two sisters knocked down by a team. Chorus note references a Valentine theme from Chicago News.

Jaws Freer County Generim Frank Atterbury Beaver Avenue Allegheny Joux Sprrr South Twenty-sixth Street Magtonrase Thomas Bates Chartiera Justice of the Peace McAlilien Jeanette Grange Monan Join Fullfinjan Mansfield Squire J. W. McCreedy John Piecrofski M. Sheridan Seventeenth Ward Sheridan Butler Paterce Barreery McKenna Mra Annis Battleman Liberty Eleventh Laterey Jon Stabesaros Have G ‘Erty

Reunited After Twenty Years Beavan Fats

A postal card inquiry from Missouri led a resident to contact Samuel Lescallett of McDonald Washington County. He learned William Lescallett is his long lost son, unseen since youth, and a reconciliation is expected after two decades apart. A second item reports a horse attack near Harlinsburg injuring Henry Rikhal, its bite tearing the hand, requiring amputation of the hand portion.

Beavan Fats Wiliam Lescallett Missouri Samuel Lescallett Pennsylvania Samuel Lascallett McDonald Washington County William Lascallett Castix Henry Rikhal Harlansburg

Priest Arrested for Inciting Riot in Polish Church

Rev. Father Janus Rlewicr, pastor of St. Mary’s Polish Catholic Church, was arrested and posted bail to answer a charge of inciting riot. He allegedly called a member a chicken thief from the altar and urged the congregation to attack him.

Reapine Janus Rlewicr St. Mary’s

Cora Frey Told Conviction Stayed Until May

Cora Frey of Newville, convicted of aggravated assault after throwing vitriol at her husband, was informed in court that sentencing would not be pronounced until May. She remains on bond pending the decision.

Cautta J—Cora Frey Newville

Cheaper Riding for Braddock Folk

Braddock February 13 special report says the Citizens Electric Light Company will reduce rates by ten percent starting March. Analysts attribute the cut to a possible new opposition company forming. The town also records a skating rink tragedy with John Bell, 20, collapsing while skating in Junctions. Further local notes mention Willie Putnam returning from school in Bravronp.

Brappock Citizens’ Electric Light Company Ppposition Kating Rink Joumetons John Bell

Tragic Toll in Grandson’s Death After Valentine Display

A grieving grandmother found her grandson fatally wounded at home after showing a valentine. The boy, in a happy mood, was upstairs when a dull report was heard. He died soon after, unconscious throughout, from a terrible wound to his temple.

Valentine

Two Sides of an Insurance Mix in New Castle

Samuel B. Griffith receiver from Mercer says President Tewell denies knowledge of missing books. Griffith hints at criminal prosecutions amid claims of mismanagement at Sandy Lake Mutual Economical Insurance Associa tion. Tewell agrees to public statements after others’ charges. He claims debates over transfers and that about 313,000 in securities were moved to a trunk and sent to Pittsburg. Policyholders face likely total loss of their investments.

New Castle Samuel B. Griffith Mercer Sandy Lake Mutual Economical Insurance Association S Disrarcn Tewell Jacob L. Tewell Bheing Weeper Ald National Matual Washington Pittsourg

Obdurate Tenant Refuses to Vacate Mansion House

Beaver Falls February special reports old herb doctor Pr. Scott occupying two rooms of the Mansion House, an ancient landmark, with rats and vermin. Workers halted as he clings to a claimed lease from Moravian Indian chief, using rope ladder to enter and exit. If he persists, roots will be cut and removal by force planned next week.

Beaver Fatts Pr. Scott Orce

End of a Crane in Branvronn and Nearby Incidents

Branvronn reports a dangerous crank named Edward M. Kehoe tried to murder City Editor Dennison but was overpowered. he hanged himself in his cell after being jailed. In Assostown, Jesse Chambers’ wife attempted chloral ingestion amid family troubles, feared health decline. McKerefront burglars seized $60 from James McQuaid’s store safe, escaping with the money.

Branvronn Edward M. Kehoe Dennison Era Limethport Assostown Jesse Chambers Batton McKerefront Spectato James McQuaid Hank

Tar Union Street Railway chartered at McKeesport

Goverson Pattison schedules April 14 for Henry Pain ton execution in York county for the murder of Mrs Strominger. Grorce McCrrain, fireman on the Pittenburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad, dies after fall at Vance Mill Junction. Bodies of Mallorys found in Toledo after long death. Mrs Margaret Cons, 71, of Pleasant Unity, cured of rheumatism by Miss Fenton. George Gwist, relative of Mrs Cole, cured of consumption by Miss Fenton gaining 20 pounds.

Tar Union Street Railway Company McKeesport Goverson Pattison Henry Painton Strominger York County Grorce McCrrain Pittenburg Virginia Charleston Vance Mill Junction Malloy Toledo Margaret Cons Near Pleasant Unity Westmoreland County

Lawyers return from Washington on Shiras Supreme Court bid

D. T. Watson and a committee of lawyers who traveled to Washington in support of George Shiras Jr. for the late Judge Bradley’s Supreme Court seat returned home yesterday. They express gratification at their visit to the President. BR. F. Jones, John Chalfant, John A. Rieckerson and other business men also conferred with the President on the matter yesterday.

D. T. Watson Washington George Shiras, Jr Judge Bradley United States Supreme Bench BR. F. Jones John Chalfant John A. Rieckerson

Travelers and Officials At Local Hotels Across Town

John Downey of Chicago head of the Switchmen’s Association stops at the Schlosser during a tour of inspection. Notable visitors include Senator W. B. Dunlap and J. Reis at the Monongahela House, Sheridan Gorton and W. B. James registered at the central, and Theodore B. Noss at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Various other officials and dignitaries from Philadelphia, Detroit, and Idaho are listed at local hotels, with Guffey returning from the East on the Limited last night.

John Downey Chicago Switchmen’s Association Schlosser W. B. Dunlap West Bridwater John Reis Middlesborough J. C. Kelly East Liverpool Monongahela House Sheridan Gorton A.O.U. W W. B. James Central Theodore B. Noss California State Normal School Seventh Avenue Hotel Z Sige Ernie Ullman Company Was & Passenger Oath Limited J. W. Kemble Philadelphia William Kemble Anderson W. M. Eaton Franklin W. L. Deming Salem Edward Ines Columbus E. B. True Natey Idaho Duquesne J. M. Guffey

Ocean Steamship Arrival Report

A brief note records the arrival of a steamship teamer with origins from Philadelphia. The fragment mentions Pete but lacks full context or other details.

River News and Notes Special Telegrams to the nr scratch

Louisville reports business good with pleasant weather as the river stands at several marked levels. Vessels arrive and depart, coal tonnage moves, and several boats and cities along the river are noted for arrivals, departures, and navigational conditions. Details include river depths, names of arriving ships, and planned movements among ports such as Cincinnati Pittsburg Cairo and St Louis.

Louisville Sfert al Martin Cincinnati Joe Walton Pittsburg Excel Cairn Eas Aeeres Proctst Kansas New Orleans Tom Kees Citay 2 Porta Quincy, III Fleetwood Sherley Carrollton Janes ‘Guthrie Evansville City of Clarksville Shaker Ferry Kentucky River

Wharf marks and river packet movements report

The notes describe a 5 feet 1 inch stage, the Courier heading to Parkersburg, and the Congo winning a Cincinnati packet race. Most boats missing in the rise have reached destinations safely. The James G. Maine tore between Coal Center and Woods Row and will be laid up for days. Frank Gilmore and Dick Fulton reached Cincinnati. one will return with empties. Enterprise and Belle McGowan expected at Louisville. Keystone State due from Cincinnati tonight.

Courier Parkersburg Congo Cincinnati James G. Bmaine Coal Center Woods' Row Frank Gilmore Dick Fulton Chirinnati Tus Enterprise Belle McGowan Louleville Keystone State

Chamber Suits Exhibit Promises Great Value in Pittsburg

A local dealer touts a line of Chamber Suits with first class, well finished pieces. Describes an $18 dresser with beveled plate, bed and washstand features, a guaranteed satisfaction promise, and escalating prices up to $55 for a Walnut Chamber Suite with Tennessee marble washstand and French veneer panels.

Pittsburg

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