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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1890
Page
9
The article presents E C Moore’s detailed training routine for endurance racing, including precise daily schedules, meals, workouts, and recovery. It also notes upcoming events in Boston and New Orleans with multiple racing entries and contenders.
New York December 31 listings for Guttenberg tomorrow show first race at six furlongs with Lomax leading a long list of contenders including King Idle and Volatile. Second race at seven furlongs features Lot ion and Carnat among many others. Third and fourth races list several horses such as Dramatick Eleve and Gleemound. Sixth race notes Barnaie and Boodle with a field including Herman Me and Anomaly.
Special telegram lists the Clifton programme with races across one mile to five furlongs. Notable entrants include Belmont entries Annie M Gounod Letretia Charlie Rusceli Sanford Norfolk Hisck Thorn Maest Souvenir Miss on Orta Geardaman Woodstock, plus several others such as Prince Edward and Le Vin h ace in varied divisions.
Special telegram from New York lists Guttenberg races with firsts and seconds for several events. Odds quoted include Rowes, Parahontes, and Gentarme in multiple races with results and times noted. The piece also mentions East End Athletics losing part of their Weir ballground and a new street project.
The New York Players' Club met at Junge Bacon's office with President Van Cott and members including Colonel McAlpine Edward Talcott John Ward and Tim Keefe. They agreed to pay 30 percent of shares subscribed and formed a grounds committee to oversee plans and the contract for the new grounds. Keefe noted advances of 400 dollars from the club and discussed reactions to past desertions, while Keefo predicted a court ruling in favor of the players though implications for Ward and the Brooklyn club remained debated.
The Brooklyns plan to open the season with the Boston Players' club on December 1 as the field is leveled and sodded. Uniforms are set white with red stockings at home and gray red on the road. stock remains large black. Details on bids for league halls and staff are noted, with Keefe & Repen favored for ball and league work.
Three ordinary men and John L. Sullivan rode the tug J Haviland into New York Bay just before midnight. Sullivan sang his song Shes my Annie Rooney and the party visited the ordnance proving ground at Sandy Hook before landing at the Battery.
Boston December 31 William O Connor holder of the singles scull championship of America writes to the Herald defending his title voting to bow only if prizes warrant the effort He refuses to race for any stakes he deems unfair and says he will not row for less than a rival to match his own purse and demand a fair main stake
In Watenbury Conn December 31 Big Roger Connor of the New Yorks declares no money could force him to break his contract with the Brotherhood. He refuses President Day's push to switch and says he will remain with the Brotherhood to the end.
Mayor Shakespeare issued a proclamation banning all prize fights and boxing events in New Orleans and instructed police to stop them by force if needed. The measure follows peculiar remarks about track events and miscounts in a Philadelphia race, causing confusion over laps and distance.
Chicago reports Hank O'Day has not signed a League contract with the New York Baseball club and his immediate plans remain uncertain. He seems inclined toward the National League while Hanlon in Pittsburg hints at selling his stock. Brotherhood emissaries urge reentry, with a decision expected before tomorrow night.
A lively time looms for the Players' club as chatter grows about Gore signing with the club's manager Toreeyson. The Rad yesterday signed Hayad, and August 13 hints at a key date.
Washington reports the final session of the American Historical Association focusing on Southern history. Papers by E D B Warfield discuss Kentucky independence 1776 1784 02 while John Osborne Sumner urges access to Confederate materials and decanepta. William P Trent notes a growing midline interest and a New York collection.
In a nostalgic scene Father Time marks the last moments of 1889 and opens 1890 with a watch-night mood. Revelers, churchgoers, and workers reflect on resolutions, fortunes, and the uncertain path ahead as time crosses into a new decade.
In Butler's 100 foot oil field a twice captured prisoner sparks a chaotic lease chase as bids surge for the Taylor well and adjacent lands. Officials note prior leases from 12 to 13 years ago plus new developments threaten old contracts, with litigation likely if disputes reach court. Meanwhile wells on Logue, Wagner, Byler, and Negrey farms show progress with multiple sand flows and imminent tests.
In Beaver Valley a new oil substitute for linseed oil claims faster drying, no dryers, better mixing with gums, and suitability for wood iron tin zinc or glass. Invented by J. H. Finley and James P. Moore, produced by the Rochester Pa based Rochester Oil Company with plants near Pittsburg Ft Wayne and Chicago rail depots.
Postmaster Griest announces new letter carriers including B Frank Zook. The piece recalls a 19th century Mississippi murder of Nash and Abraham Zook, blamed on fire-eaters, with Northern Republicans singled out and no recovery of cotton proceeds.
The Lackawanna Court sums contested 1883 clerk and recorder races as judges classify illegal votes. Names include J. H. Thomas Owen Cusick Elizer Jenkins and Ric Gallagher. Predictions favor Thomas and Jenkins, with margins of 500 to 1,000 hoped for.
A Portersville tailor Joseph McGovern attempted suicide by pistol late Saturday night. He fired at himself but the shot failed to injure significantly due to weapon angle. Five weeks after his wife’s death he admitted plans to use Laudanum next time.
A terse dispatch from Lima Ohio reports an outbreak of influenza hitting the city with about twenty cases under treatment. Among the victims named are Hon Brice and ex-Chairman J B Townsend, with Brice suffering several days and showing mild symptoms. Also noted are Colonel J N Clifton and W W Butler returning from Boston with the illness.
In Wassixeros Pennsylvania postmaster Brady announces new carriers Anderson Morton Blair and Mc Laughlin with free delivery to begin next day. A separate telegram from Bellleroste reports 100 plus grippe cases in town with mild impact and several prominent citizens affected.
Inspector of Buildings yesterday approved permits for Phenix Galvanizing Co to build a one story brick factory on Duquesne Way in First Ward at an estimated cost of 2000 and for William Bigger to construct three two story frame dwellings on Net Street in Fourteenth Ward at 600. Juanes Campbell also received permission for two two story brick dwellings on HP Teenatertock. A permit for a Penns Avenue project was noted. City Hall staff will receive December salaries tomorrow as the Fire Department meets Thursday and Public Works and Police prepare for the week.
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