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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1892
Page
11
Johnny Ward’s Men and Jimmy Galvin excel as the Reds play Dostons with big holiday crowds at Exposition Park. Orioles and other visiting clubs struggle while Pittsburgh dominates both games, with multiple home runs and a lively crowd reaction to umpire calls.
In a tight matchup, Pittsburg edges Baltimore with strong pitching and key hits. Miller, Shugart, and Stricker contribute early offense as Donovan and Terry anchor the defense. final score reflected in late-inning runs and precise fielding.
A fragmented box score notes St Louis and Philadelphia games with players Hamilton Thompson Joechanty Allen Gleason Werden Hallman Connor and Breitenstein. Highlights include three-base bits and double plays by Gleason Werden and Allen. Walking and strikeout details reference Gleason Carsey and Breitenstein. Game duration about one hour and forty minutes with umpire Me.
To Day's League Schedule lists Washington at Pittsburg Boston at St. Louis Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Louisville Philadelphia at Cincinnati Bal more at Cleveland across the circuit with eight teams in action and spots in standings at stake.
Crscinati July 4 Count Mullane the only Red to object to a salary cut and has received ten days notice. Captain Comiskey fumes over President Young’s meddling in Pitcher Meekin’s case, said to be awarded Washington. Senators withdrew and are beyond the limit of players. Cincinnati totals down about 4 percent as players face pressure.
Reading morning play led to multiple city games with Lebanon, Wilkes Barre, Allentown, Harrisburg, Altoona and Danville. Batters and pitchers like Roach, Henner, Cote and Fox posted hits and errors as teams posted varying results across venues.
In a July 4 special from Mason City, the Albions of Cleveland and the Ruasels of this city played two games. The Ruasels won the first 5 to 2, while the Albions claimed the second 4 to 3 in a back and forth affair.
The Monmouth Park track reopened for the July 4 meeting drawing about 20,000 spectators. Kingston, the odds-on favorite, was upset by Correction in the Independence Stakes with Fitzpatrick aboard St. Michael narrowly beating Comanche. Tournament won the first division of the Fourth of July handicap, while Sir Matthew claimed the second division with Sloane aboard Marcus Daly’s 3-year-old. Arab and Little Mid also scored in the day’s seven races.
A crowd of 1,400 watched lively races at the Southside Driving Park yesterday afternoon. The program featured strong competition and plans for a fall meeting were announced, with the day described as very successful.
Five thousand people today witnessed the event at Youngstown Trotting Races in Youngstown on July 4. The results record various trots and performances amid a festive Independence Day atmosphere.
Entries listed for Monmouth Park tomorrow with horses and distances across six races and a note of money at Washington Park. Names include Merry Monarch Strathmeath Fenway Bird Delury Locohabahee Leonawell Stunt Yearn etc and odds or weights like 117 105 104.
In the opening event Spot wins with Time 1 14g and Helle Blackbrom places second while Dare Vela finishes third in the race.
Fifteen thousand spectators watched the debut at Meadville on a slow course. Winners included Answer over Veda in 2264, Anelia a 2 year old in 9.49 percent, Belle a yearling in 3074. Sunol posted an exhibition mile in 2:16:44.
The Columbia and Colt Bicycle Clubs held a joint tournament in Hartford on July 4 before about four thousand spectators. Records fell as R Williamson and P J Berle posted fast times in the one mile and two mile events, while George Banker and Peter Berle contributed to a record lowering in the flying quarter. The versus events highlighted new marks and strong performances, with the triplet machine nearing a potential 2:10 mile.
In Kittanning Pennsylvania on July 4 the Apollos of Pittsburgh split a two game series with the home team. They won the second game 2 to 1 and lost the first 6 to 1 as train service shortened play. Reese and Elwood starred for Kittannings with Elwood for the Apollos.
In Washington Pa on July 4 the Craftons suffered two defeats to the YMCA. Morning game featured reso batteries Heley Walker Miller Stewell. afternoon saw Hackett Walker Miller Charles and Stewell handling the ball. Scores were 10 to 7 and 9 to 4 with 11 and 10 hits and 3 and 9 errors.
Butler defeats the Henriettas of Pittaburg in two tight morning games, 13 to 1 and 11 to 8, with heavy Butler hitting and O'Brien Johnston battery in the first and strong Jones pitching with power in the second. Afternoon game sees Butler win 6 to 3, with O'Brien Donaldson and Liebold delivering key hits and Ayres hitting a home run.
Fremort July 4 Special. Alle gheny County Law Students played two games today at home. They won the first 13 to 1 and lost the second 10 to 2 in a tight contest. Sharp fielding by the Students and strong batting carried the Law Students in both games. Batteries F Giliesia and Heck for Freeport. Benny and Buchanan for the Law Students.
Two games were played between Alliance and Cleveland. Alliance won 12 to 0 in the first game and 2 to 1 in the second. The Alliance team held Cleveland to few errors, while the locals led in batting early and often.
In a July 4 doubleheader at West NewsTex the Alerts of Allegheny beat West Newtons 6 to 3 in 11 innings in the opener, then the Newtons won 11 to 10 in the nightcap.
ImPerri al Pa July 4 Special The Coraopolis ball club defeated the home club today in a well played game by a score of 11 to 0 The batteries were Clever and Jiand for Coraopolis Hofman and George for Imperial.
The report details several games with mixed results. J. C. Connellys beat W. Nagies 17 to 3. Shamrocks of Washington defeated Cancustank twice 12 to ? and 4 to ?. Keystone Juniors lost 4 to 0 to J. C. Connellys. Campbell’s heavy batting noted. Goulds League beat Frogsburgs 14 to 1 at McKeesport with 19 hits. batteries Maker and Shemesee for Goulds, Jack and Porter for Frogsburgs. Lyons edged Sof Snaps 13 to 5. Tale of Tyone Battery strong in Swissvale club game win. Communicatioons undetermined. address Garti Swiesvale Pa.
In Ashland Ohio July 4 Johnny Van Heest responds to Fred Johnson by offering to fight either Johnson or Dixon under the same terms as the Dixon Johnson bout. He specifies a weight allowance of seven eighths or one fifth points and a 3 PM weigh in on fight day.
Johnny Murphy of Boston issues a challenge to fight George Dixon for the bantamweight world championship. He posts a $100 forfeit and will keep the challenge open for two weeks at the club offering the largest purse.
Special Telegram from Chicago reports Pittsburg and Chicago clash for the West title at the Wanderers Club grounds. Pittsburg starts 102 on wet pitches while Chicago posts 175 as rain interrupts play for 45 minutes. Match resumes tomorrow with detailed scores and bowling figures for both sides.
Excellent weather drew a strong crowd to the Salt Works grounds for shooting contests hosted by the Pittsburg Gan Club. Management by Shaner Crow and Davison oversaw the day’s events with brisk attendance and a list of scores following the fist match.
Regatta on the Schuylkill from Falls Bridge to Rockland drew about 30 000 spectators. Mild wind and weather aided a record course run by the steam launch Yankees Doodle which broke the world mile venueee, clocking 2 minutes 12 45 seconds as the best prior time was 4.
The piece promotes O. F. C. whiskey, noting its purity age and distinct flavor. It states the drink is made by the George T. Stagg Co. of Frankfort Kentucky with bottles aged at least ten years. It mentions availability through James Getty & Co. at 180 First Avenue and emphasizes its appeal to discerning buyers.
A seller proclaims a six day sale on light colored suits with 10 percent off marked prices. Offers examples like a $15 suit at 13.50, $12 suit at 10.80, and a $10 suit at 9.00. Promises heavy discounts to clear stock.
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