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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1889

Page

6

The Babies Suffer Another Defeat at the Phillies

Philadelphia July 14 Faatz fumbled Fogarty singled and a three bagger by sad men highlighted a shaky offensive display as the Phillies beat Cleveland 3 to 1. Clements and Fastz doubled, Buffinton struck out, and Strack pitched with Lynch umpiring in a one hour game.

Phillies Homer Philadelphia Faatz Fogarty Ana. Poe Encase Faroed Philadelphias Tlevelands Clements Febner Lynch Cincinnati Cincinnatis Brooklyns Viau Lovett Corkhill Sepa Beard Tebeau Giasianans Teens Barney Brooklyn Tebean Pinckney Vian Ferguson Lou Chamberlain Kansas City Browns Conway Milligan Long Latham Millican Tyes St. Louie Koneas Cy Hy Chamberlain Chamberlais Holisnd

Nimick Denies Rumors On Local Ball Club Managers

President Nimick speaks frankly about circulating reports alleging Horace Phillips vacation rumors and Hanlon taking over. He defends Phillips as a first class manager, notes no vacation requests from Phillips, and invites a better candidate to the directors if one exists.

Nimick Phillips Hanlon Horace Phillips Periedes

Trouble at United States Hotel over treasury emptiness

Special telegram reports Indiana Hoosier players at Bowron United States Hotel learning the club treasury is empty and pay is delayed. Players discuss leaving and quitting the business as they head to South End grounds to face the bean eaters, with pay promised on the 25th if President Brush has luck.

Pittsburgs Senators Staley Boston New York Cleveland Indianapo Brush Nimick Pittsburg Phillips McKeesports Scotts Bowron United States Indianapolis Treasury Denny Glasscock Hoosier Bancroft South End Diane

Baseball score notes with scattered player actions

Earned runs, hits, and fielding details fill the record fragment. Players named include White, Bennett, Anderson, Showalter, Hetzel, Dalzell, Hess, Tateveen, Be Bivadette, Cup ey, Myers, and others. The muddled lines list hits, stolen bases, walks, and pitching miscues with several unreadable segments.

Hraddocks Anderson Showal- Hetzel S. Dalzell W. Daizell Showalter Hess B. Bennett Gordon Tateveen Aes Cupey Myers

National League Contract Updates for Minor Leagues

President Young of the National Baseball League issues contracts and releases for players in affiliated clubs. Names include Hamilton Petty Abner Powell with Burlington. Shaw Harter with Evansville. MoVer Pabet Wani with Dayton. Davis Dallas Gans with Wheeling. Jones Conover with ton. Several players were released by Washington and Dayton in the following lines.

Washington Young National Baseball League Hamilton Mr. Petty Abner Powell Burlington Hamuel E. Shaw Geo Harter Evansville George MoVer Pabet W. Hani Dayton Davis T. Dallas Gans Wheeling James Jones Ana Theo Conover Ton A. G. McCoy Re A.W. Beant Mansfield Eigser E. Borland Earn Lawless Harris

Kilrain Sullivan Prize Fight Fallout Reaches Mississippi

Ex public works commissioner John Fitzpatrick returns from Jackson Mississippi to face trial in Marion county for prize fight related violations. He reports Governor Lowry will pursue all involved, urges surrender, and cites plans for Fitzpatrick and others to appear Thursday to post bail for November term hearings.

New Orleans John Fitzpatrick Public Works Kilrain-Suullivan Jackson Miss Mississippi Marion County Fitzpatrick Lowry Renaud Eee Marion County Eee Ntis Fitrank New York Raw Tzpalar Lowr Gibenoess Meen Mississipi Jackson, Mras John M. Stone John R. Cameron

Burgess boats lose to Seafox and Clara in Marblehead race

Seafox wins first season and Canfield cup, with Clara taking the Canfield in the fourth class and Foothold prize. Merlin and Quickstep contend in second class as Fortuna drops back. Clara extends lead to finish about 15 minutes ahead. Canfield cup awarded to A Cass Canfield.

Marblehead Seafox Clara Seawahaka Corinthal Yacht Club New York A. Cass Canfield Merlin Mayflower Fortuna Colonel Cochrane Boeing Inners Island Ortuna Ocnone Borh Harding Aers Wotil Ake Bagnel Alga M Thayer Hovenway Boots Hedl Helle Verona Hartley L Lodge Bemne Beafox Merrickstep

Long Meadow Downs Racecard Notes Various Entries

The page lists multiple horse race entries across six events. Notable details include horse names, jockey weights, and assigned odds or post positions such as Gil ford 110 pounds and Somerset 106, with several entries like Pratheree Penaty and Dancing Kid appearing in different factions. The text reads as a race card typical of a fall meet with handicap and selling races.

Mee Jed Das P Portlan Springet King Fortune Mbeau Aveptels He Honduras Jccaica Geass Mary Bessie Briggs Senna Aigmionda Voce Posates Ron Lele Barfish Gilford Pratheree Penaty Btony Montgomery Brown Prin Inds John Reber Dancing Kid King Arene Om Sincech Raller Somerset Wessy

Tea Tray Beats Badge and Tom Bor Downs Sorrento at Monmouth

Pleasant weather and large crowd as track stayed heavy and slow. Tom Boy defeats Sorrento early, but heavy footing costs him. La Troy narrowly defeats Badge in Harvest handicap. Lakeland used blinkers and cotton in ears to calm a restless horse. Races feature Starters Cammack Vardee Hyperion and a string of thoroughbreds with times noted for several heats.

Badge Tom Bor Sorrento Monmouth Monmouth Beach Tom Boy la Troy Lakeland Aobatar Cammack Vardee Hyperion Senteets Oeente Siaide Vie Roma Vardee Wae Maia Sauna Taragon Charlie Dreux Tristan Type Eer Tray Sen Knieh Est Kermeser Kusion Tana Ernest Est Timet Ua Ld Sin Swift Bellair Seiton Vane Ae Wenard

Leicester Zetland Stakes Two Furlongs Win

At the Leicester summer rate meeting the Zetland stakes for one year olds over two furlongs was won by The Whanp owned by M. Dawson with Farnest second and Zeth third. The Midtana Derby plate followed with Pinzon Gulliver Scheme and Tragedy among the notable runners.

Leicester M. Dawson H. Ebington Farnest H. Chaplin Zeth Niinile Waenie Mr. Ernest Z G. Gordon Tragedy

Milwaukee Driving Park Races Open With 3000 Attendees

The Milwaukee Driving Park Association opened races with about 3,000 spectators under sunny skies. In the 240 trot Robert won first money not counting the first heat, Jack Hightower placed second and Ollie B third. Nellie B won the 2:43 trot with Minneola second and Rock Island Maid third. times were 232 and 224 respectively.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Driving Park Association Robert Jack Hightower Ollie B Nellie B Minneola Rock Island Maid

Philadelphia Cricketers Against Gloucester Bowlers Begin Assessment

The Philadelphia cricketers faced the Gentlemen of Gloucester as the first innings closed with 183 for the visitors and the Americans trailing. Brewster led an aggressive effort with notable scores from Scott and Newhall while Whitaker, Morgan, and Clarke contributed in the second innings as play continued to stumps.

Philadelphia Cricketers Gloucester Philadelphia Gentlemen of Gloucester Brewster Scott Newhall Thore O Fe F Walter Scott Con Morgan Jr Paterna RD Py Clarke J Jr Stover F. Brewster

Duke of Cambridge Visits Canadian Rifle Team at Wimbledon

The Duke of Cambridge inspected Canadian marksmen taking part in rifle matches at Wimbledon. He congratulated them on their loyalty and discussed arranging a match between Americans and a select British team. Major Maries and Private Farrow met him during the visit.

Dal lastown duel ends with leg injury in woods mill

In Yore Pennsylvania on July 16 two Dal lastown youths hosted a prize fight in a woodland mill seven miles from town. Keesey defeated Sullivan while Rojahn faced Kilrain in a 26 round bout. One fighter broke a leg and tibia fractured as rounds went five minutes each. facial injuries and torn clothing were reported.

Yore Dallastown Keesey Sullivan Rojahn Kilrain sFanatapte Rojain

National Amateur Athletics fixes dates for swimming championships

New York July 16 The National Association of Amateur Athletes of America fixed dates for championship meetings. The amateur swimming championships are set for August 17 with events of one mile and other contests. The Junior championship will be held later at a new site for competitors who have not placed in prior similar events. M F Bailey was reinstated to amateur standing.

McKeesports J. W. Scotts Recreation Park Siler Dillon Jones Wausman Sessewa Saasee McKeesport Gilleland Es Scotts Encland Seer Chicago Parson Davies Henry Hudson Jake Kitrain Mae Bull Man New Orleans New York William E. Harding Richard K. Fox Kilrain Hb Stroud Hart Charlie Mitchell Mia Pony Moore Cridge Ullivan Sullivan National Association of Amateur Athletes of America S “Ea Poke M. F Bailey

Outbid by a Jealous Suitor in a Trenton Scandal

Miss Hullfish, pursued by Bennett, accepts a deeds transfer and a lavish engagement as conspirator Jobs engineers a staged elopement at Jamesburg. Bennett, betrayed, loses property transfers and money as Hullfish and Jobs wed in Camden while Bennett faces creditors.

David Jobs Bennett Mr. Jobs Miss Hollsh Come and Real Jobs Jamesburg Trenton Miss Hullfish Camden Philadelphia Simpl Sharp Littl

Gogebic Iron King John F Burton makes assignment

Elks special reports John F. Burton known as the Gogebic Iron King has assigned to Gage E. Tarbell Milwaukee as assignee. Debts about 825000 with Central Trust Company of New York holding 550000 as largest claim. Assets listed at about 701000 with real estate in Lake Geneva Hurley and other places and 100000 personal property. Burton laments over 100 suits in 18 months and severe property loss.

Mpeareea Sa 16 Elk John F. Burton Gogebic Iron King Crase Gage E. Tarbell Milwaukee Burton Central Trust Company New York Supreme Court Lake Geneva Hurley Aoe Personal Property Co Ag Berton

Sixteen Men Missing From Fishing Schooner Edith Emery

The Edith Emery captained by Patrick Sullivan arrived with only three of its nineteen crew. Sixteen sailors disappeared after venturing from the ship in foggy conditions seventy miles off Highland Light. The captain fears they were picked up by passing vessels, as many fishing boats were in the area.

Boston Edith Emery Patrick Sullivan Emery Highland Light

Mine Operators Organize Sealed Westing Coal Meeting

Cascadia July 16. A secret meeting at the Grand Pacific Hotel gathered Ohio and Western coal operators to form a new association aimed at stabilizing the volatile coal trade. Attendees claimed no agreement was reached with leaders named including H D Turney president of Hockingee and Iron Co and L & ty pigeong of Columbus Coal Exchange, J M of Sanday Creek Coal Co, and W P Read of this city.

Cascada Ohio Grand Pacific Hotel Efea H. D. Turney Presient Hockingee and Iron Company

Lifesaving Boy Rescued Off Atlantic City Pier

John Cahill of Pittsburg saved two Philadelphia boys Frank and Willie Thomas from the undertow off the Atlantic City pier as their parents watched from the crowded structure. The incident occurred at 3:30 PM during a seaside outing.

Atlantic City John Cahill Pittsburg Frank Willie Thomas Philadelphia

Insurance Trust Meeting on Friday Attracts Exhibits

Mr Frank Kohler of Mutual Accident Insurance travels east to discuss rate cuts with fellow insurers. He warns that excessive cuts have eliminated profits. Proxies pour in from Exposition Life managers for Friday’s meeting, with no opposition found to the proposed plan and plans for appealing displays.

Frank Kohler Mutual Accident Insurance Company Tun Rast

Excursion Train To Atlantic City Tomorrow

The B and O R R offers a round trip excursion to Atlantic City on July 18. Trains depart the depot at 8 a.m. and 9 20 p.m. Tickets are valid for ten days and can stop at Washington. Parlor and sleeping car accommodations are available.

Atlantic City

Non Alcoholic Summer Drinks from Renzt Hausen Co

Aes Fone bin sar Quelle wa ter, tres Cochrane imported ginger ale and Club soda offered by ScuHouETZ RENZTEHAUSEN Co at 100 and 102 Market street corner First avenue.

Schwartz, Rexzienarsen & Co Market St Cor First Ave St. Julian Medoc Fron~sac St. Estephe Margaux Poutet Canet Cruse & Fils Bordeaux A Leland & Co Jules Merman & Co Scuvetz Renzienacsey & Co Aes Fone Tres Cochrane Scuhouetz, Renztehausen & Co

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