Washington Senators top Pittsburgs as Uncle Jerry Rusk cheered
Secretary Jerry Rusk of the Agriculture Department is praised as a mascot by Washington fans after a 4 to 2 victory over Pittsburgs. Washingtons score in three-run and late innings, with Hoy and Keefe contributing a triple and decisive plays, while Pittsburgs suffer their eighth straight loss.
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Pittsburg
Washington Club
Jerry Rusk
TEE Dispatch
Washington
Tostay
Washingtons
Pittsburgs
Rusk
Agricultural Department
Senators
Jerry
Rowe
Hoy
Wihmot
Hanson
Daly
Wise
Clark
Cleveland Defeats Philadelphia in Bats and Defense
Cleveland dominated Philadelphia with a strong batting streak led by Pelham and Tebeau. Sanders left in the fourth, Peter Wood relieved, but Cleveland continued its sharp fielding and timely hits to post a decisive win.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Sanders
Peter Wood
Boston and Indianapolis Clash in High-Scoring Baseball Tilt
Boston and Indianapolis played a game filled with runs and errors. Daly delivered a two-base hit and a three-base hit, while Brouthers drove in key runs. The contest lasted two hours and five minutes with umpire Powers presiding.
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Isseery
OlGlasscock
Cee Onawan
MacGeachy
Vaeve
Khanteen
Gensel
Richardson
Nash
Brouthers
Ganzel
Brouth
Ana —Bhostons
Indianapolis
Fort
Kelly
Radbourn
Getzein
Powers
Bostone
Indipolis
Bostons
Daly
Dalley
Tipert
Johnston
Glase
Bro Brouthers
Ree
Beery
Saltmany
Umplire Powers
Kilrain Returns Home Says He Was Whipped Not Dragged
Kilrain arrives in Baltimore in good condition after the Sullivan bout and says he was whipped not dragged. He denies weighing 168 pounds, cites poor training, and claims the crowd and referee favored Sullivan. Kilrain hints at revelations from Johnny Murphy and discusses Mitchell and future fighting plans.
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Kilrain
Muldoon
Sullivan
BaLtTm.org
Jake Kilrain
Baltimore
Johnny Murphy
Mitchell
Jake
Hme
Murphy
Donovan
Giants win as Welch stars in drawn New York Chicago clash
New York and Chicago sealed a final game of their present series with Mickey Welch delivering effective pitching while Dwyer struggled. Anson's squad fell short despite late runs as MacQuaid's officiating drew mixed reactions from players and fans.
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New York
Chicago
Welch
Dwyer
MacQuaid
King and Latham Charged in Crooked Baseball Scheme
In St Louis on July 7 King and Latham face charges of throwing games for money. A cited instance shows weak pitching by King allowed the Athletics backers to profit as the Athletics lost 13 to 12 after a late substitution. Detective agency notified both men, who deny the accusations.
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St. Louis
von der
King
Latham
Governor Lowry declines on Kilrain case prosecutions
A New Orleans dispatch reports a list of 100 names including correspondents and railroad workers tied to the Kilrain fight may face charges under state law. Governor Lowry would not commit to prosecutions before Marion county authorities decide, saying the report may be exaggerated and he may speak in a few days.
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Lowry Eriuses
New Oxneans
Kilrain
Sonernse
M Pi
Jackson
Lowry
Marion County
Buffalo Express
Court Street
John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Jake
John L
Wheeling Lawyers Argue For Alleged Sunday Deed Decrators
In Wheeling Circuit Court Judge Paull hears Wheeling and Dayton ball players who were jailed overnight on a habeas corpus writ. Defense contends no offense, nonliability as team staff, Sunday arrest legality, and procedural validity amid a large audience as the first arrest stands.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Dayton
Paull
State
J. J. Jacobs
Summerville
B. B. Dovener
J.D. Ewing
W. W. Arnett
Phillips
Arkle
Sasa
Muldoon Affection Letter Praises Sullivan Friendship
William Muldoon publishes a card defending his friendship with John L Sullivan. He denies malicious reports and vows to settle any dispute face to face. He praises Sullivan, backers, trainers, and Charlie Johnson and thanks New Orleans sponsors and press for their generosity.
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William MuLdoon
Sullivan
John L. Sullivan
Charlie Johnson
Brooklyn
Johnson
New Orleans
Mr. Sullivan
Daily Press of
Pat Duffy
En Wade
William MuSpoon
McKeesport team edges Scotts in final $100 contest
McKeesports defeated the Scotts in the deciding game of a three game series to win the $100 side bet. The match was rough with several errors and patchy pitching as McKeeport and Scotts traded chances through the innings, with Gilliand noted among the pitchers.
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McKeesports
Scotts
McKerzports
Beotts
Couaelt
McKes
Iilen
Youngman
Errors
McKees
Harness and boxing notes from Cola Spring Park and London match
Milnavux Keast reports seven starters in the 2:24 trot and nine in the 2:2 pacing at Cola Spring Park. Billy Mac won the trotting race with Brother Dan second Linda Sprague third and Best time 2:24.34. A $1,000 match race for harness with J B Richardson versus White Stocking. Richardson won the opening race. A London cable notes Smith the English champion challenging John L Sullivan for the Police Gazette belt with stakes between £500 and £1,000 and possible venues in Holland France or Canada if expenses are covered.
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Milnavux Keast
Cola Spring Park
Billy Mac
Dan
Linda Sprague
Wil mm Em
White Cloud
Splan
J. B. Richardson
Stewart
Richardson
Ted
Cote
Seanorttte
Lorpox
Smith
England
John L. Sullivan
Police Gazette
Ballivan
Grouce W. Atkinson
Ray Lends the Peds Whittino July 17 76 Hour Pedestrian Race
The midnight score of the 76 hour go as you please pedestrian contest that began at eight o'clock this evening lists George Cartwright and Miles among leading participants with the action continuing toward the Conroe track as outlined by the report.
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Ray
Wheettino
Brighton Beach Races Results From Today
Brighton Beach racing results show Contura winning the first race over King William and Millerton. Miracle led the second race with Brypwood and Tourmaline following. End-im won the third race ahead of Young Duke and Fanale Hi. Bonnie and Speedwell led the fourth race with Ovid and Male taking minor placings.
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Brighton Beach
New York
Contura
King William
Millerton
Miracle
Brypwood
Tourmaline
Young Duke
Fanale Hi
Bonnie
Speedwell
Ovid
Brouzomarte
Pelham
Wilkes and Tariff Winners at Union Park Meet
On the second day at Union Park, the 240 class purse of 500 dollars went to Olmedo Wilkes after winning the last three heats in five. Stick Fast placed second, el RE third, Cheyenne fourth, with Best time in the 228 stake race noted but unclear in text.
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Donlap
Smith
Garfield
Hanlon
Clark
Howe
Beckley
Keefe
Dania Hanlon
Williows Donble
Weeny
Senators
Rowe
Soda
Fanlon
Pittsburg
East Bachaw
Union Park
Olmedo Wilkes
Stick Fast
el RE
Cheyenne
Bilyeas Gea Seee
Star Lilly
E Baecaed
Needles Triumphs in Appleby Plate at Leicester Meet
In the Appleby Plate for 3 year olds at Leicester the winner was Needles owned by W. A. Jarvis with P Fing aboard. Miss Ethel ridden by unknown rider finished second and Noble Caisten owned by Lord Pen Rhyn placed third among nine starters. The Portland Stakes for two year olds over five furlongs straight was won by Milne's bay filly Heaume with Baron de Chestnut colt Formidable Formidable second and Rodney's chestnut filly Formidable third.
Philadelphia Cricketers Beaten by Gloucester Team
In Loxpox on July 17 the Philadelphia cricket team finished their second innings at 29 in total with Brewster contributing 45 and Newhall 10 not out. H Brown added 6 while extras were 2 as Gloucester chased and won the match with eight wickets to spare.
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Lowpor
Wimbledon
Hall
Massachusetts
Huddleston
Doyle
Hingan
Hussey
Sergeant Bull
Johnston
Private Bull
Farnsworth
Edes
Bomstead
Philadelphia
Loxpox
Philadelphia Cricketers
Gentlemen of Gloucester
Brewster
Newhall
Ry Fr. Wallex
Brown
Gloucester
Seeena
Racing at Braddock Union Driving Park
Racing at Braddock’s Union Driving Park grows in popularity. The pacing race features J. H. McCready’s mare William McKinny and Belle N. crossing the line in heat times of 2 55 and 3 minutes in the second heat.
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Union Driving Park
J. H. McCready
William McKinny
Belle
Greensburg Club Upset Victory Report
At Greensburg the Greensburg club yesterday defeated the opponent in a clear win. The result advances the team in local standings with key players contributing to the victory.
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Greensburg
Axtell Set to Challenge Stallion Record at Cleveland
Axtell the 3 year old stallion will trot at Cleveland during the Circuit races Socmains snr 5 to break the stallion record of 2184. If successful his owner will receive the prize.
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Cleveland
Axtell
Socmains Snr
One Day Remnant Sale and Atlantic City Excursion
The notice promotes a semi annual one day remnant sale tomorrow and a B & O excursion to Atlantic City today. Trains depart at 8:00 AM and 9:20 PM with parlor and sleeping cars, round trip priced at $10 good for 10 days with stopover allowed at Washington, D C.
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Atlantic City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington, D. C
Tomorrow's Sale Brings Fine Dress Goods and Laces
To-morrow is remnant sale offering fine dress goods silk lace and embroidery materials at Boces Brat with discounts on cashmeres wash goods and silks. Customers await bargains on a variety of fabrics and trims.
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Boces & Brat
Atlantic City Excursion Via 5 and C. B. BR
Report notes an excursion to Atlantic City organized by the 5 and C. B. BR group. Details include departure from a central station, schedule timing, fare information, and expected activities during the trip.
Chicago Summer Park Races Amid Mixed Reviews
A large crowd attended Washington Park as races entertained spectators despite erratic results and disputed race placements. Honduran won the first for two lengths with Avondale and Portla following, while Cometo-Taw edged clear in the second by three lengths. Monita Hardy appeared to win a close handicap sprint, and Dancing Kid claimed the fourth with Tom Daly second. Sailor took the fifth in a stretch dash, with Mononita Handy and Blafao Suen finishing third in the seventh.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Little Minch
Monita Hardy
Honduras
Avondale
Portla
Bavillah
Vengeur
Cometo-Taw
Gironde
Rincenss
Rincenss Led All Ie Git
White Gilford
Tenacity
Ura
Sikiteny
Tomy
Dancing Kid
Tom Daly
Goilightly
Ted
Son
Leneth
St. Nick
Mononita Handy
Blaf Ao Suen
Keystones and Latrobes Clash in Sporting Notes
Sporting notes recap several local bouts and athletic moves. The Oakland Blues beat the Second Ward Grays 16 to 13 yesterday. Jor Fink notes a recurring question about a draw as Rom and the J. W. Scotts compete at Recreation Park for 26 dollars per ride. J. Jones mentions F Howitt’s 1 53 half mile record on September 21, 1871. President Nimick traveled to Washington to confer with Manager Phillips. Epwanos of the East Era Athletics released J ODonnell at request. Nate of Newcastle now seeks a $100 side match against any Western Pennsylvania opponent. Hoboken Juniors claim a club championship for members under 16. Address Julius Creig at Horn Allegheny for details. The Shadyside Knock-Abouts seek matches at Godedge Center Avenue, Shadyside.
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Oakland Blues
J. O'Donnell
Anne
Jonn Nate
Newcastle
Pennsylvania
Hoboken
Julius Creig
Horn
Allegheny
Shadyside
Godedge Center Avenue
Train Kills George Bell in Cleveland and Pittsburg Run
George Bell was struck by a Cleveland and Pittsburg train this evening and killed. In Martinsville, K Sims was fatally shot by John Long after a fight. Remnant sales and an Atlantic City excursion are advertised with dubious details and errant OCR text.
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Wareetino
George Bell
Cleveland
Pittsburg
New Martinsville
K. Sims
John Long
Monmouth Park Racing Card Notes for Thursday
Odd fragment lists entries and weights for multiple races at Monmouth Park including seven eighths and a mile and an eighth distances. Mentions horses such as Besste Leo H Bess King Idie Ban Cloche Higponette Fitzroy and Hearst Conemara with weights and unclear details for the Thursday program.
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Monmouth Eutrira
Monmouth Park
Besste
Leo H
Bess
G. W. Cook
King Idie
Ban Cloche
Burch
Fred B
Higponette
Fitzroy
Seymour
Panme
Ae Cay Hearst
Conemara
Legare
Constitutional Conventions Debate Salaries and Prohibitions
Washington may adopt prohibition as territories push to statehood. In Bismarck the convention outlines salaries for top posts and debates voting methods for railroad commissioners. Proposals include school land protections, taxation tweaks, labor bureau, child labor bans, and limits on gambling and liquor licensing.
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Washington
Parsons
Gooley
Joint Commission
Angelena
Savas
Montana
Ballivat
Supreme Court
Luce
Gallatin County
Hammond
Jefferson
Leond
Custer County
Sioux Falls
Constitutional Convention
Olympia
Judiciary Committee
Returned to His First Love The Dispatch
New York reports Charles J. Turner former Cleveland Forge and Iron Works superintendent divorced from his wife after twenty years of marriage. He remarried two weeks ago. the ceremony was performed at the home of Mrs. Turner’s sister with witnesses Mrs. Welty and Mrs. Morris. The couple had lived apart for years. Turner and his second wife have since returned to Cleveland.
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New York
Chas. J. Turner
Cleveland
Voune Baptist Church of
Greenpoint
Murder for Spite in Graysport Vengeance Murder
News from Graysport Grenads county reports a brutal murder of Zim Filman a black man who testified against gamblers at the county court last term. He was slain last Thursday night body recovered in Wallabusha River Tuesday morning and several arrests have been made.
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Coffeeville
Miss
Graysport
Grenads County
Zim Filman
Gamling
Wallabusha River
Stranger Gaston Dies by Self Inflicted Saw Incident
In Buewror Alabama a stranger named Gaston killed himself by leaping onto a circular saw at a local saw mill. He died instantly and was found with a letter nearby. Authorities note no immediate motive but report the act appears self directed.
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Buewror
Ala
Gaston
Iowa
Excited Bets Fail as Tot Narrowly Loses Horse Race
In the second heat at a Philadelphia track a lively crowd and a betting frenzy surrounded Tot and rivals Wilkes and Tippie. Tot led early but weakened at the three-quarter pole, while Wilkes surged to win by under three lengths amid a riot of bets and a tipped ice cream incident.
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Philadelphia
Wilkes
Tippie
Grane
Tot
Kittie
King
Stephen Collins Chosen State Vice Councilor
The Junior American Mechanics elect officers with Stephen Collins of Pittsburg named State Vice Councilor. John P. Wisower of Lancaster is State Councilor and John N. Calver of No. 3 council is Treasurer. Harrisburg failed to become permanent meeting site. next session to be in Pittsburg or Uniontown.
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Council of the
Junior American Mechanics Today
John P. Wisower
Lancaster
Stephen Collins
Pittsburg
John N. Calver
A. H. Myers
Edward Kaye
National Council
Wm. H. Painter
Henry R. Peck
Harrisburg
State Council
Uniontown
Settling the Cincinnati Washington and Baltimore Plan
A joint committee in Cincinnati and London reached a plan to sell the Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore under mortgage foreclosure. A new mortgage of 11 million dollars will be issued, with principal and interest guaranteed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
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Balttrmone
Cincinnati
Washington
Baltimore
London
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oor
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
One Round With a Bulldog Ends in Bites
July 17 Indianapolis reports John Jones and a neighbor walking home when Jones boasted he could knockout a bulldog. He entered a farm yard and fought the dog, suffering severe bites to neck and head. one ear torn and eye torn. Friends intervened to save him.
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Indianapolis
John Jones
Jones
Lind eyes Pittsburg collectorship amid Quay endorsement
Philadelphia July 17 R H Lind left for Pittsburg after a Atlantic City stay where Senator Quay assured him his name would be placed before President Harrison with Quay backing for the Pittsburg port collectorship. Also notes French and American delegates to the Labor Congress failing to amalgamate and continue separate agendas.
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Philadelphia
R. H. Lindsay
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
Quay
Harrison
Lespes
M Allemane
Mr. Brown
Frain of Labor Congress
Large Lowell Stable Burns in Costly Fire
Fire destroyed the large Lowell horse railroad stable causing estimated losses of about 180000 dollars with 120 horses at the scene in Lowell Massachusetts on July 17.
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Lowell
Mass
Lowell Horse Railroad
Insects Show Incredible Flight Speed Across Species
The article notes high speed in insects with the common house fly averaging 600 strokes per second and 25 feet per flight, rising six to sevenfold when alarmed. It describes a dragonfly chase with a swallow, a train window bee attempt, and a bee race in Westphalia where bees beat pigeons over short distances, plus silkworm moths traveling 100 miles in a day and British moths with remarkable space coverage.
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Cannon Leunwenholk
Hamme
Westphalia
Rhyhern
Scieennet
Chathe
China 18 A Democracy and the Chinese in America
A Munsey's Weekly excerpt discusses China as a democracy in name, contrasting rigid old customs with modern education and memory training. It includes remarks on Chinese status in America, treaty rights, and a conversion tale by Pippins about a man turning into a saloon.
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Consul Smithers
Wilmington News
China
America
Munsey’s Weekly
Pippins
Bilsby
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