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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1892
Page
12
Pittsburg Strikers fans witnessed a 14 inning marathon where the Pirates defeated the Boston Beaneaters in a dramatic, closely fought game. Beckley starred for Pittsburgh, guiding a sharp attack that overcome Boston’s rally efforts and left the crowd buzzing after a hard fought exhibition of baseball.
Washington led Stratton 7 to 4 before a fourth inning burst pushed them ahead. Weather was pleasant with an attendance of 2,429 as Washington posted key hits from Dowd, Jen, Radford, and Whistler and runs from Brown, Bassett, Taylor.
Summary of a baseball game between Baltimore and Cleveland with player line scores and key plays including two base hits by Tebean Virtue and Zimmer, a three base hit by Virtue, stolen bases by Baltimore and Cleveland, and notable hit by pitch events. Umpire Lyoch.
July report notes cool weather and a 13 to 3 Philadelphia win over Chicago. Key players include Dall and Keefe pitching for Philadelphia, with contributions from Hallman Conner Reilly and Hutchison. Attendance listed as 2,770, game duration about one hour sixty minutes.
A drawn one inning game at Eastern Park Brooklyn today with Brooklyn and St Louis finishing 4 to 4. Attendance was 2163. Scoring and box details show Ward Carroll Crooks Foutz and Burns among notable hits and runs with both teams claiming multiple chances in a tightly played contest.
Pittsburg faces Boston while Cleveland clashes with Baltimore. Cincinnati meets New York and Louisville travels to Washington. Chicago plays Philadelphia and St Louis hosts Brooklyn in today’s league schedule.
Altoona defeats Reading in a five run game with Errett contributing two hits. Batteries credited to Ison Flaneagan Hawke and Roache with solid support.
Youngstown held its lead until the eighth inning when Butler errors and smart base running allowed Youngstown to score five runs and claim a close victory. The game featured Miles and Stevick for Butler with solid shortstop work from Miles and strong batting by Scheible for Youngstown. final score Youngstown five to Butler two.
In a July 18 special game at Pittaburs the Keystones lost to the local club Nonpareils. Kirk and Harris starred for the Nonpareils while the Keystones rallied but fell 7 to 4. A crowd of about 4000 witnessed the contest.
A chaotic look at baseball rumors across leagues. Transfers to Erie, trades involving Charley Farrell, and possible signings with Milwaukee Minneapolis and Washingtons circulate amid scarce reliable details. Curent form and personnel shifts spark debate about team prospects and betting chatter.
Brushton hosts a two day lawn fete on Friday and Saturday with firemen contests and bicycle races. Prizes include silver trumpets lanterns lis and cyclometers and a large crowd is expected.
Horsfold's Acid Phosphate recommended by Dr A L Zurker of Melrose Minnesota for sunstroke. He reports a gratifying and remarkable regenerating effect in a sunstroke case.
Premier bank notice details deposits starting at one dollar and up, with intercut allowed at a specified percent. It lists an address at 401 Smithfield Street and mentions a surplus figure of $75,000 alongside total capital of $100,000 located at Cor Fourth Avenue Capital.
Grand style racing at Howewood today as crowds flock to yesterday’s crowded track. Rebus the pacer drew attention ahead of the Oil Producers Stake with Raven the local mare also drawing bets. Notables arrive from New York Cincinnati and other cities as Detroit racing rumors clash with Pittsburg plans for a thriving Grand Circuit meeting. The first race bell rings at 1 30 this afternoon.
A fair weather July afternoon at Brighton Beach drew about 5,000 spectators for 6 races. Frontenac won the fourth in a tight finish over Roquefort for a $1,000 purse, with Polydora and Courtship also taking early races. Lester, Mabel Glenn, Azrael, and Fronnetec collected wins in the remaining events as times ranged from 1:03% to 1:56, with several horses left at the post in others.
Horsemen nationwide cheer the Coney Island Jockey Club plan for a four mile race at Sheepshead Bay autumn meeting. Magnificent 17 hand horses and champions like Lex ington are challenged to beat 7:19 and 1:49 per mile records. Notables such as Longstreet Judge Morrow Strathmeath Poet Scout and trainers like Jimmy Rowe believe Lexington’s mark could be surpassed.
In Carcago on July 18 Wightman rode Ida Peckwick to a photo finish nose ahead in 1:41 on the fastest mile of the meeting. A light rain fell but did not slow the track. Early races saw St Croix first in the two year olds, Babbol winning the three year olds and up selling, Goldstone taking the one mile and 70 yards event, and Deacavere leading the one year olds and upward dash.
Twelve thousand spectators watched the Detroit Driving Club summer meeting open with fast track conditions and dull racing. Nellie Mason, a surprise winner, took first money in the 2:35 trot while favorites won the early events. the day closed with a 2:27 trot won by Nellie Mason in the fastest heat. Sentences summarize the main results and notable performances.
Chicago reports that Pike Barnes requests release from riding for Lucky Baldwin’s Santa Anita stable with a big salary. His departure follows tensions over a race at Washington Park where Springaway defeated Galindo amid rumors Barnes backed Springaway and pocketed Galindo. Trainer Don Williams confirms Barnes will retire but avoids linking the race to the split. Barnes and Williams run a saloon together in Chicago.
Western horse owners and breeders organize to challenge Washington Park by proposing a new Chicago race track owned by breeders. Leading figures like E J Baldwin Scogin Bros and Chinn Morgan push action after disputes over stalls and forfeitures.
Louisvill e reports pools sold this evening for tomorrow's Monmouth Park races. The list covers races from one and three eighth miles to a fifth and includes names like Strathmeath Miss Mand and Victory with assorted prices and numbers. No pooling noted in the final entry.
Sate O July 18 Special Local fire men schedule a two day fair at the Fair Grounds August 15 and 19 featuring horse races and various contests to raise prize money. Directors approve tentative events including a 2:50 trot and purse totals for top prizes.
A series of rough cases highlights city crime and discipline. Jons Sunlivan fined for neglecting children by Alderman Kerr. Michael Reilly arrested on Twelfth Street for family abuse by Officer Conway. Tuomas Foup charged with unlicensed liquor selling by Inspector Mc Kelly at corner Pike and Fifteenth. Grance Kear and William Rieber accuse John Welker of aggravated assault, battery and concealed weapons. Joseph Dexxa hurled Bernardo Borkis' basket and assaulted a 73 year old Italian on Twenty Fourth Street. John Mahoney arrested on an eight warrant before Alderman McKenna. bail set at 800 dollars, awaiting July 21 hearing. Ward references noted.
Do not leave silverware or other valuables in the house. Store them in the bank vaults at Farmers' Deposit National Bank, 6 Fourth Avenue, where a small cost provides absolute protection.
Washington welcomes the International Cyclists with 15 000 riders from across the country. Arthur Strong leads as top badge collector while the land parade and National championships at Analostan Island and nearby venues promise a week of racing and exhibition.
The Sewickley Athletic Association hosts a country fair and circus this afternoon at the Pleasant Suburb. Events include ten pins tug of war barrel races running high jump and a home made circus led by ring master R. T. Macready and clowns Samuel R. Wilson and H. Rider Haggard. Featured acts include trained ponies Joseph Warren’s and H. Jackman’s Shetland ponies plus saddle acts by local performers. A Fair Division run by the ladies offers luncheon ice cream candy lemonade and other items. The day runs from early afternoon to midnight.
Welterweight champion of America and Jack Wilkes of St. Louis will fight to finish at South Omaha in the Main City Athletic Club rooms. The bout carries a purse of 1600 dollars with a 200 dollar side bet. Backers include W H Gibson and Dick Mulvihill for Ryan and a St. Louis backer for Wilkes. The Magic City Club posted the purse.
Jacob Schaefer reports from Paris on July 2 describing billiards life in the city. He notes Iverson struggles, Catton beating players, and Varieties of games where bets and commissions dominate the scene. He mentions Monck and Fornell challenging winners and his own recent form amid travel sickness.
Homewood race and boxing briefs include Frask Henpic remaining youthful and genial, Garonen and Bill Smith slated for a London bout in August for £400, Billy McAnin backed in San Francisco to take on any 140 pounder for purse, J Berto offering 500 to beat 2845 seconds for a quarter mile tie, Lachiz Thompson posting a forfeit after losing to Dick Burge, Lew Almas entering a Homewood entry with quiet hope, Danny Nerdham to meet Dawson in California Club bout for $2,000, Jack Dempsey denying a California Athletic Club offer to fight Billy Maher and declaring willingness to face a middleweight who can best Fitzsimmons, Alex Gregains asked to fight Tom Anderson for 2500, and Gregains denying a match with Benny next month at Coney Island club.
Percy F. Smith left for New York last evening. T. B. Wilgus and A. C. Brown with A. N. Hadley stop at local hotels. Distant officials Daniel Lindsey A. T. Wikoff J. R. Hoblitgell and others pass through or stay in Pittsburgh area. George T. Marshall sails for Antwerp after visiting European cities. The steamer Elba arrived at Southampton. A long list of residents and visitors from Washington and nearby towns noted.
New York on July 12 lists several Pittsburgers registered at major hotels. Names include H Aiden Grand Union L De vlf Marlborough C BR Dilworth Brunswick J L Foster Metropolitan G W Guthrie Everett J J O Leary Coleman J J Porter New York Miss Denia J D Shearman Metropolitan O Smith International D L Stern Marlborough F Stritzinger Metropolitan H Sulzbacher Astor G C Vanking Continental J A Anil Grand Union J B Brislin Sturtevant Miss N Casey St Denia J W Craig Alb-tore Mise J De Arimit St Denis J Haner Continental J H Hintzeil Bartholdi R Jackson Belvidere Erik Kehew Grand Union Miss M McElbeny St Denia H Snyder Bartholdi C H Weinhuus Metropolitan
The Savrasura tennis event begins in fine weather with singles matchups set. Metzgar Latrobe faces Kin kaid Binksville Reed Pittsburg plays Peters Latrobe Fair Kiskiminetas faces Mathews Pittsburg Lewis Blairsville meets Snyder Blairsville Rodgers Pittsburg versus Wilson Kiskiminetus Evans Blairsville plays Bye. Mixed doubles scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
These briefs report Josrrn Hosa breaking his arm after a stair fall and Franciska KuvUMINSErE, a demented girl, missing from her Allegheny home. Other items note a seventh annual picnic at Windsor Park, a fishing club trip to Ahnick Lake, officer orders against armed soldiers in public, an injury from a Fifth avenue car, hospital board discussions, Guild House choices, and semi monthly poor relief statistics.
Jem Mace a retired world champion pugilist of London applies to the Board of Governors of the unions for an instructor position at the club. Other applicants include Jim Hall Joe Choynski and Billy Myer. Also notes Corbett challenges James A Bradley to a quarter mile ocean swim for a Peewee prize fund. Bradley claims the title of champion short distance swimmer.
Telegrams report clear weather in Lovursville on July 18 with a 3 feet 9 inches stage in the falls and 6 feet 1 inch in the canal. The Harry Brown arrived at morning, work resumed at Howard's yard, and departures were listed for Cincinnati and other routes.
A series of fires yesterday damaged property in Carlisle Pennsylvania and nearby farms. A 3 M Brubaker farm building and contents were burned, valued at 3500 with 2000 insured. Cleveland stock yards were destroyed, stock saved, with losses near 100000. Monmouth clubhouse stables in New Jersey burned, six horses perished, five carriages lost, losses around 10000. An Allegheny Water Works oil shed on River Avenue was nearly destroyed, origin unknown, with losses near 1000.
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