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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1892
Page
2
German and French amateurs triumph in sculling defeating the British challengers in a notable early 20th century event. The article notes international crews testing skill on the water and highlights emerging competition among European amateurs.
The source cites strong unnamed candidates for the Browns including pitchers Clausen and Stevens and Columbus third baseman O Rourke, catcher McMahon and Kansas City first baseman Carney. Von der Abe declined further comment but confirms high interest from the boss president.
Brooklyn manager John M. Ward argues that a well executed bunt pleases crowds and shows head work. He explains a two bat system to disguise bunts enabling the team to surprise opponents and win games. Ward dismisses claims bunting mocks women and asserts his players can perform the tactic.
William H. Slicker manager of the Jeannettes alleges unfair treatment by East End Gyms officials. He says an agreed removal of umpire Eddy failed and a key home run was ruled foul against prevailing opinion. The Jeannettes demanded a new umpire and left the field when refused, with claims the Gyms would not pay the team or refund spectators.
The East Liverpool Eclipses defeated Canton in a hotly contested game. Phenomenal Tommy Williams was hit hard enough to retire from the pitcher's box and his brother took over pitching duties.
Updates mention release requests at St. Louis and Cleveland salary talks, pitchers for an upcoming home game, and GEORGE GORE remaining with the New York team briefly. Notes on roster cuts to 18 players aim to save the league money, plus Eastern league contenders Providence Albany Reduens narrowed to a winner. A humorist lampoons New York owners for an alleged mixed roster, while Boston and Brooklyn fans react to pitching displays and gate receipts.
J J Olms of Amsterdam defeats all English amateur scullers by a wide margin at Henley while French rival G Mackenry and Irish doctor S M Boyd also dominate. An English insult to the American flag leads to a boat collision, as Leander Club seeks a Yale race and other boxing and boxing-adjacent bouts are planned.
The Mansfield Players claimed victory in a sport event highlighted by strong performances from Terris and other players. Fans saw a competitive showdown with notable plays shaping the outcome.
W T Tredway of Coraopolis lost to John B Wend of New Brighton and McCabe of Coraopolis in a three set match with Wend leading 1 0 when the New Brighton club left for the train. The Newton and Mansfield clubs played a fine game with exchanges between Hoopes Williams Bell and Wendell. Doubles will see New Brighton meet Coraopolis again as several players prepare for the Pittsburgh tournament.
F G Lentz the bicyclist and Outing representative left the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago after a reception. He wore a gray corduroy suit and carried a camera knapsack as he starts a journey toward Waukegan then Milwaukee. His route includes Madison Prairie du Chien St Paul and Helena then Spokane Falls Portland San Francisco and a voyage to Asia and Europe toward a two to ten week coast reach.
Captain Hartwell of Yale’s crew rejects Oxford’s challenge to decide the international college championship. Yale plans to contest at the Grid’s Fair exhibition, though Chicago’s Bureau of Athletics has not finalized race arrangements. Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, and Oxford are expected to compete for the title.
Special report details selling pools from Monday Brighton Beach races with numerous horses listed by odds and bidding notes. The chaotic OCR lists buyers and prices across multiple races including five-eighths mile sprints and longer trots, mentioning horses such as Sleet Thorndale Marti Rhen gold and Yozemite along with miscellaneous figures and illegible fragments.
A dispatch reports a letter for Peter Priddy and notes the California Club earned 3000 on the Goddard McAuliffe contest. George Dixon and Billy Pummer are slated for a six round bout on July 18. Covparn and Peter Jackson may meet at the California Athletic Club. Two Columbia century wheel records were set in Chicago, each about 8? pounds. James J. Conner trains to fight John L. Sullivan and rides a bicycle daily. Puppy is the five mile US champion runner. A bicycle tournament is planned under the State Agricultural Board with a $2500 prize. many top riders expected. The US Cricket Association adopts a rule on eligibility for selection. Canadian shot-putter McPherox set a world record in West Superior. New York and Massachusetts compete for leadership in cycling. Amateur Athletic Union handicapper E. Canton plans England stay. Colonel Pare struggles to arrange space for the World’s Fair Expo and promote roads and roads literature.
Washington Pa July 10 Special. Rev Campbell Jobes of Claysville was nominated at the Greene County Convention this afternoon for Congress from the Twenty fourth district. Voters in Washington County show division as to the fall election with many indicating they will oppose the regular nominee E F Acheson.
Guests visiting the Monongahela House include William Cooper and Stuart St Clair with G W Smith of Cleveland. Anderson and George B Carr of Titusville with Frank raat of Irwin stay at the Stames. Henry W Edwards a Swansea tin plate maker is at Monongahela House. L McBrier of Erie and CG Brown of Saginaw are at the Duquesne with Edward Batts and wife from Mexico.
An alarm from box 1:30 yesterday afternoon stemmed from a fire near the rear stable at 442 Fi avenue owned by J. G. Kopp with about 50 dollars in losses. Earlier, box 46 at 1:10 yesterday morning reported a shed fire at Thirteenth Street belonging to the Allegheny Valley Railroad damaging oil and waste contents.
United States Signal Service officer reports comparative temperature data for Prrrestina. Details include temperature differentials and forecast indicators based on current readings and regional patterns.
Weather clear and pleasant. Ohio River levels show six feet two inches at the falls and twelve feet pinch below, with boats moving upriver and down. The Ohio passed Cincinnati to Memphis, John D. Speed moved up from Memphis, Sam Miller due up, Fleetwood departed for Cincinnati.
The Morganton River sits at 4 feet and stationary with a cloudy sky and a 62 degree reading at 4 PM. Brownsville reports 4 feet 3 inches and falling as clouds linger and the thermometer shows 82 at 4 PM. Abrnen River readings indicate clear and warm conditions.
Weather note records a cloudy cool day and reports river levels with figures like 6 feet 3 inches and 14 feet. The text lists many misspelled place names and departing persons, including St. Louis and Pittsburgh variants, without clear events or outcomes.
BrakE of water 2 feet 11 inches and falling river slow river traffic alarms rivermen. The Andes is due from Cincinnati tonight. Germanis arrived from Wheeling last evening, Acorn from Cincinnati after repairs. Wickets at Davis Island dam to be set up as water is lower. Steamer Samuel Rke overhauled and ready to tow. Keystone State packet departs at 4 PM with Calhoon and Knox aboard. Excursions by three boats from Pittsburg Packet Line wharf to McKee’s and Chartiers well patronized despite low river levels threatening future traffic. Ocean steamship arrivals list New York and international arrivals nearby.
Atlantic City pages list notices for The Osborne at Corner Pacific and Arkansas avenues MES J Usborne The BoscoereI at Kentucky avenida Beach with new house and electric bells K Marton Hotel Brunswick Pacific near Tennessee ave appointments and Charles C Muerkay formerly of Colonnade Hotel Philadelphia.
Police report a man identified as Jonmsom, a colored individual, arrested on West Carson Street last evening by Officer Bannen. He is detained at West End station house awaiting further action after a rally incident.
This week the Silk and Dress Goods Room touts aggressive discounts to clear out stock. From 5c organdies to India silks and 48 inch black grenadines with polka spots, customers can save big on a wide range of fabrics as builders are pushed aside.
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