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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1889

Page

6

Local baseball club struggles deepen amid injuries and sales

The team remains in grave difficulty as Morris is sidelined by a physician for an extended period and several players including Carroll Maul Beckley Sunday and Conway suffer illnesses. Captain Anson offers John Healy the pitcher released by Washington while Louisville reorganizes under new officials. New York defeats Cleveland and rain halts Boston vs Pittsburg. The club reports lost revenue and a demoralized pitching staff with hopes of securing a strong catcher and potential sales of Smilth.

Morris Carroll Maul Beckley Sunday Conway Anson John Healy Washington Louisville New York Clevelands Boston Pittsburg Bostons Galvin Miller Smith Garfield Efort Hos Long John John Chicago Healy Mr. Hewitt Philadelphia Bostor Mass Pittsburgs Westminster Hotel Pitsburg Stedman Scotlay Rowe White Eye Pituba Wit Eens Sraecen Mana Conway Ig Eka Staley Pistatch Hazleton Shenandoah Hoote Eton White-Eyes Graves Corcoran Davis Dunne W. Kelly Bradley C. Kelly Ela. d. Langan ite-Eyes Etons

Phillies rout rival with late errors in decisive innings

In a rough midgame stretch, the Phillies built a lead through patient at bats and costly mistakes by Burns and Anson. Two walks fueled the surge as errors compounded the damage, delivering a decisive edge in a Chicago clash.

Pemarecrnta Burns Anson Phillies Chicago Day

Unclear OCR Sports Team Totals Data

Fragmented historical OCR shows player initials and codes with unclear team names. Totals line indicates listed scores or roster codes but lacks coherent event or outcome. Further readable context needed for a precise headline and summary.

Wild Pitch Ends Game as Umpires Rule Two Hours

A chaotic game ends with a wild pitch decision after two hours and minutes elapsed. Umpires Lutz and McNally preside as Patterson, Young, and Catlawan feature in the abbreviated contest.

Young OL Patterson Catlawan Lutz and McNally

Haggin Denies Salvator Won Lorillard Fairly and Offers Challenge

The Philadelphia cricket team performed well at Liverpool while Massachusetts riflemen scored highly at Wimbledon. Searle and O'Connor sign on to row for the world championship. Haggin rejects unfairness claims over Salvator in the Lorillard race and offers to race against any competitor for stakes equal to what Salvator would win.

J. B. Haggin Salvator Philadelphia Cricketers Liverpool England Massachusetts Riflemen Wimbledon Searle O'Connor Distator New York Phil Dwyer Monmouth Park Haggin Brant Kern Erie Jabal Longstreet Branton Kern

Toronto Team Upset by Local G W Scotts at Recreation Park

A close game yesterday at Recreation Park saw the G W Scotts defeat the Torontos of Ohio in the first inning with three runs. J Daniels of the Torontos made a notable running catch in left field and C Daniels recorded a decisive catch. The full score follows.

Rrecreation Park G. W. Scotts Torontos Ohio J. Daniels Torontoa Iets Field C. Daniels

El Rio Bay Wins Hyde Park Stakes at Washington Park

El Rio Bay, the great colt, wins the Hyde Park Stakes at six furlongs in 1 084 under a strong pull at Washington Park. Attendance reaches about 5,000 as card includes multiple races with winners Jennie McFarland Alphonse Cora Vieatd et al. Tomorrow's entries listed for various races and weights.

el Bio Bay Carcaco Washington Park el Rio Bay Jennie McFarland Portian Alphonse Vatula Gracie D the Dude Cashier Cora Vieatd Sorte Arl Olds Honduras Sinaloa Rio Hey Cnc Kate Malone Callente Robin Tara Ree Mmps Clara C Bee Irene II Land Ha Ness Selanes Farlon Amelia Leban Sis O' Lee Miss Mand Ballphos Mie Alexandria Robin Spalding Cing Water Crivoe Rose Seeee Prather Mattie Hunt Waheatch Sevevenneteen Bo Nick Catal Kiay Monita Hardy Bian Blanc Champeane

Rain Soaks Track Delays Monmouth Meet

Rain drenches the Monmouth track turning the course to mud and delaying the program. Early races produce close results with Saint James and Fides among the winners as horses contend in rough footing and slick conditions.

Philadelphia and Liverpool cricket match opens in Liverpoon

The July 1 cricket match between the Philadelphia and Liverpool elevens began with the Americans fielding weak bowlers and the Liverpool side starting strong. Early scores show WC Morgan and E Brewster contributing for Philadelphia while Liverpool reached 14 runs for no loss.

Liverpoon Philadelphia Liverpool Messrs Organ Scott Steerer Brown WC Morgan E. Brewster Patter

Private Rippon Wins Bronze Medal at Wimbledon Shooting

Lorpon July 1 reports Private Rippon of the Second Essex Regiment won the first prize bronze medal in Wimbledon shooting. He scored 9 in the Queen's cup first heat. Massachusetts riflemen joined the Windmill contest with seven shots at 200 and 500 yards. Hud-Edes achieved a high score of 72 with four perfect shots in a backyard display.

Lorpon Rippon Second Essex Regiment Wimbledon Massachusett Eeace

James H. Porte Fishing Club Heads to Conneaut Lake

Members of the James H. Porte Fishing Club left yesterday for Conneaut Lake Pennsylvania. They travel with a large circle of friends who expect adventurous fishing and good meals supplied by an experienced cook.

James H. Porte Conneaut Lake

Their Initial Shoot The Jeannette Gun Club Names Sign Articles

Fragmentary article notes names such as nile ober van matshen and the piehs hauer with signed articles. Mentions Lorper and O'Connor and a date July 1. Content is incomplete and lacks clear event details.

Jeannette Gun Club Nile Ober van Matshen Piehs Hauer de Areer Lorper Searle and O'Connor

Exposition Park Hosts Scottish Irish Games Tomorrow

Sporting notes report entries arriving for Scottish and Irish games at Exposition Park tomorrow. Crock City and Scottdale played Tuesday with Scottdale winning 14 to 10. D Cupples seeks junior club members under 17 and Allegheny Athlet ics manager LerTow pursues en sue for his club. Braddock Blues schedule three games in two days with Scottdales and Etno Stars on home grounds.

Sewickley Athletic Allegheny Exposition Park Crock City Scottdale Scottale D. Cupples Disrarcu LerTow Allegheny Athletics Ohio Braddock Blues Scottdales Etno Stars

State Teachers Wind Up

The third and final session of the State Teachers Association elected officers led by President R. M. McNeal and Vice President G. W. Weiss. Speeches on school principal duties and teacher vacations followed, with resolutions urging industrial education and higher school funding.

Axtoona State Teachers’ Association R. M. McNeal Steelton G. W. Weiss Town H. W. Fisher Pittsburg G. A. Heighs Greensburg T. A. Snyder Lehighton A. G. Smith Media M. J. Brecht Lancaster James Bevan Lehigh County L. B. Landis Allentown G. M. Eckels Shippensburg J. A. Myers Mifflin D. L. 8. Senzing West Chester George J. Lackey Johnstown Vieliemian Friends of Education

Laguerre Defies Order in French Chamber Row

Paris July 11 The Chamber of Deputies faced renewed disorder as M Laguerre attacked the government over Boulangist arrests at Anouleme. The President censured him and banned further hearing. Laguerre remained at the tribune amid uproar until adjournment.

Chamber of Deputies Paris M. le Herisse Anoueleme M. Laguerre High Court Itice Chamber M. Sects Coton M. Constans Interior House Tribune Santoek Arena Ance

Dense fog delays Seawanhaka squadron visit at Marblehead

A drizzling rain and dense fog hinder observations at Marblehead as Seawanhaka squadron ships including the Iroquois Gorills Crusader Dauntless steam yacht Oneida and Rebecca arrive through the afternoon with Salem Cadet Band playing. Forecasted arrivals and events for tomorrow include 40 footers races and a captain’s meeting aboard the flagship.

Seawanhaka Squadron Gorills Crusader Dauntless Oneida Rebecca Eastern Yacht Club Seawanhaka Club Salem Cadet Band

Dispute Over Thousand In Millionaire Heir Case

Lorenz Reich of Cambridge at 334 Fifth Avenue sues Alice McCrae daughter of slain Chicago millionaire William Snell seeking $1,000 allegedly borrowed and not repaid. Reich cites telegrams as proof. McCrae denies owing remaining debt saying she has repaid the loans.

New York Snell Lorenz Reich The Cambridge Fifth Avenue Kling & O'Connor Alice McCrae William Snell Chicago Reich McCrae

North Dakota convention debates constitutional matters and elections

The convention withdraws opposition to part of the 1885 constitution reference, plans corrections to errors, and sends the enrolled copy for review. A petition from the Methodist Ministers' Association seeks safeguards for honest elections and timing changes for state offices and the capital location.

Methodist Ministers’ Association of Southeastern Dakota South Dakota National Capitol Purcell North RE. C. Wiley National Reform Association Harrison Allen Republican Committee North Dakota W. F. Chandler Washington Dakota

Montana Convention Debates Irrigation and Immigration Proposals

The convention considers preserving state control of irrigation canals and ditches, proposing constitutional changes for public works and anti Chinese measures, and discusses swamp land redistribution to the state. Debates cover funding limits, foreign immigration discouragement, and a memorial to Congress on irrigation.

Sioux Fallls Dax South Dakota Sparks Eaton Reese Burns and Clark Montana Rickard Silver Bow Legislative Assembly Joy Park United States Maginnis Lewis and Clarke Committee On Irrigation Congress of the United States WaHe Arens

Jackson Triumphs Over Sailor Brown in Chicago Bout

In Chicago on July 1 Peter Jackson of Australia knocked out Sailor Brown in three rounds before about 4 000 spectators. The brutal match, staged amid controversy and claims of bloodlust, ended as Brown was left groggy and unable to defend himself. The fight was billed as aid for striking miners and drew heavy crowd reaction.

Peter Jackson Australia Sailor Brown Chicago Sullivan-Kilrain Australis Brown Jackson Braidwood Gore Monet Town

Robbery Scheme Hit at George Fowler & Son Packers

Kansas City July 11 George Fowler Son packers uncover a two year robbery by retail department staff. They overfilled delivery wagons with extra orders and kept the surplus proceeds. Estimated loss ranges from seven to ten thousand dollars. Six suspects connected with the scheme are questioned.

Kansas City George Fowler & Son

Guatemalan Minister Presents Flattering Address to President

In Washington on July 11 the new Guatemalan minister Don Ferdinando Crus met the President. He delivered a lengthy flattering address and was received with courtesy in return during the informal talks at the White House.

Washingtex Don Ferdinando Crus van Weber

Outbidding Uncle Sam Cherokee Strip Lease Bid

The Cherokee Cattle Association, current lessee of the Cherokee strip, plans to seek a ten year extension from the Cherokee Council. They propose paying 5,600,000 in total, 400,000 per year for five years and 720,000 per year for the next five, nearly matching government bids for an outright sale.

Cherokee Strip Kansas City the Times Cherokee Cattle Association

Scotch Disestablishment Bill Shelved in Commons Debate

In the House of Commons this evening Mr. Smith won government time to end the current session, shelving the Scotch disestablishment discussion. Mr. Haworth’s bid to drop the free education clause from the Scottish local government bill failed 245 to 52.

House of Commons Smith Haworth

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