Pacing thrills as H C T wins three heats at Homewood
A large crowd of 8 000 to 10 000 attended the Homewood grand circuit event with Judge Kennedy Chief Brown and Attorney Marshall among the spectators. H C T captured the 2 26 pace in three straight heats, Conway and Jeff Davis among sellers, while Sprague Golddust won the 2 17 trot after heavy pools on Miss Alice and Abbie V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteburgers
Homewood Grand Circuit
Kennedy
Brown
T. M. Marshall, Sr
Wood Martin
Frank Herdic
McGinty
Redhot
Monongahela House
Conway
Amboy
H C T
Kentucky Star
Jef Davis
Prince S
King Almont
Elmonard
Frank Dorteh
Grey Harry
Greg Harry
Tempest, Jr
Charley P
Frank Dortch
Sprague Gold- Gus
Miss Alice
Green
Sprague Golddust
Abbie V
Lakewood Prince
John Turner
Governor Sprague
Pool
HCT
Rought
Jeff Davis
Mooro Wilkes
Commercial Girl
Lamont
Prince
Belle Wilkes
Ira Gaines
Magnolia
Enola
Conwar
Kentucky
Orphan Lass
Alcyone
Munro Wilkes
Monro Wilkes
H. C.td
H. CT
Monroe Wilkes
Runni
H.C. T
Es Oy
Four-Horse Trotting Race Delivers Narrow Finishes and Excitement
In a lively 2:17 trotting event the four starters Miss Alice Abbie V Sprague Golddust and Lakewood Prince battled through four heats. Sprague Golddust won the final close by a nose over Abbie V as Miss Alice faltered late. Time notes include 2:16 and 2:18 in various heats with substantial wagering on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey Barry
Richey, Jr
Grey Harry
B. M. Brown
Himbuaren
Etk
Parma Br
G. Puritan
A. McCracken
G. G. Frank Dortch
Miss Alice
Lakew Prince
Nose
Iddust
Abbie V
Alice
Lakewood Prince
Green
Sprague Golddust
Mr. Martin
Takewond Prines
Progres Spee
Vague
Dost
Abbie
Abbie Gb
Turner
Golddust
S. Green
B. G. Sprague
Vandergrimn
Homewood Races Feature Oil Producers Stakes Entry
Today's programme shows three events at Homewood with a strong Oil Producers stake of 280 dollars for 2:24 class pacers. The card includes a 2:21 class trot and a free for all trot with several notable entries expected to contend in what promises to be a competitive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Raven, Bk. m
Antara
de En Toa
Coeereena Crre
Konoben Tand Farm
Belle Potai Hg Nainicaryene
Chew Ot Girora
B. P
C. Bi
Hetero Oibavaie
Ba Eh
Genittrre Bros
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Mary Centa
Tideli’ Moblis
Lowe
B. H
Aieaieares
Mastaee
Wagner
Stockwell
Natwood
John Splan
Jane Stok Farm
Kelly
Br. m
James Elliot
Phiphic
Cloverdale Stock Farm
Colmar
Margaret B. m
Mambrino Strius
Amber
Rosalind Wilnes
Weier
St. Johnsburg
Dismond
Parnville
Alice
Maryland Wheelmen meet. world record set at Park Cycle
Maryland’s National League American Wheelmen meet at Washington Park Cycle track featured a world record in a tandem five mile race. C. W. Dornge and W. R. Penseyers of the Buffalo Athletic Club finished in 19 minutes 4.45 seconds, breaking the previous record of 12:56 set by Zimmerman and Bradbury in England this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balimore
Maryland
Washington
Park
C. W. Dornge
W. RB Penseyers
Buffalo Athletic Club
Zimmerman and
Bradbury
England
Local Foot Race Draws Stakes at East Liberty Park
Ed Beck and William Lehman deposited funds for a foot race scheduled at East Liberty Park tomorrow. Beck will receive a three yard advantage in the event, a detail that has stirred interest among local sporting men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Beck
William Lehman
East Liberty Park
Beck
Wheelman Triumphs Over Trotter in Close Three Mile Race
John G. Prines rode a three mile ground race against Lovie Brown on an Own trotting mare. Prines won by a narrow margin, beating the horse by a late sprint in the final lap with a brisk time noted as a percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Prines
Lovie Brown
Orioles Use Heavy Bats to Outpace Pirates in Baltimore
In Baltimore, Ned Hanlon’s lineup with Van Haltren Stovey and Farrell thrived as the Orioles totaled ten runs. Stovey aided three triples and seven RBIs, while Rathcliffe added three singles. Pittsburg’s defense shone briefly with a sharp run-saving play but could not stop Baltimore’s early surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Balttimore
Ned Hanlon
Pittsburg
van Maltren
Bateliffe
Stovey
Hanlon
Orioles
Farrell
Ratcliffe
Red Ehret
Baltimores
Bhindle
van Haltren
Sutcliffe
Vickery
Bierbauer
Shindle
Shugart
Jaston Miller
Boston Defeated In Slugfest As Cleveland Edges Win
Boston and Cleveland played a high scoring game with Boston failing to sacrifice and Cleveland pulling ahead 4 0 in late innings. Key players include Kells McAleer Young and Dorie with multiple hits while Long and Cappy contributed sacrifical plays. The game lasted one hour and fifty five minutes with Umpire Hurst calling balls and strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowton
MacCarthy
Aieatte
Young
Cleveland
Bostn
Kells
Tebeas
McAleer
Stoletons
Ena
Long
Dorie
Tuckerns
Davis
Kean
Conance
Zimmer
Toung
Kelly
Hurst
To Day's League Schemoe Pittsburg at Washington
College teams schedule a set of city matchups with Pittsburg at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Louisville at Baltimore, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Washington
Louis VI
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Louisville
New York
Western League Clubs Disband in Toledo
Toledo, Columbus and Indianapolis, the remaining Western League clubs, disbanded today. Attempts to move into the Eastern League by Toledo and Indianapolis proved short. Toledo will attempt the move again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totedo
Toledo
Columbus
Indianapolis
Altoona and Reading Game Scoring Snapshot
In a jumble of figures, Altoona defeated Reading 2 to 0 with 6200 fans listed and referees noted. Players Hayes Gibson Hawke Roach and Johnston appear among lineups as Johnstonstown and Allentown are referenced with combined team batteries Patterson Southern Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Altoons
Lees Oift
Ferees
Reading
Matterles—Hayes
Gibson Hawke
Roach
Jolnatown
Torrelowil
Johnston G. Errore
Johnstown
al Wn
Jonian, Patterson
A Southern and Clark
Law Students Triumph in Third Victory Over Freeport
The Allegheny county law students won 10 to 9 in their third game with Freeport yesterday. Freeport added players from East End Gyms and the Tarentums of the Senaiey League but fell short as the law students dominated. The team plays McKeesport today and Butler tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Law
Freeport
East End
Tarentums
Law
McKeesport
Butler
Keystone Defeat by Alliance Again
The Keystones of Pittsburg were defeated by the Alliance team this afternoon marking the fourth loss to the home club this season. Wilhelm and Allen pitched for Alliance while Howard and Cargo worked for the Keystones. The game ended with Alliance ahead and fielding errors by Keystone noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attiasog
Keystones
Pittsburg
Alliance
Rbatteries
Wilhelm
Allen
Howard and
Cargo
Howard
Hits—Alliance
Keystone
Errors
Score
Lebanon Base Ball Club Disbands After Salary Dispute
The Lebanon Base Ball Club disbanded today after players demanded unpaid salaries. Manager Carman could not meet the wage claims, leaving players owed two weeks' salary as the team’s weak form and recent losses cost them $35 from the last three games at Lebanon grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesanon
Lebanon Baseball Club
Carman
Uble
Lebanon
Brookville Tops Clarion Club in Seven Run Scoring Game
Brookville defeated Clarion 8 to 3 in Brookville Pennsylvania with 10 hits for Brookville and 10 for Clarion. Errors were 4 for Brookville and 10 for Clarion. Batteries were Stantzell and Gourley for Brookville Horner and Buyham for Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookvitts
Brookville
Clarion Club
Clarion
Brookville Stantzell and Gourley
Clarion, Horner and Buyham
Youngstown Beats Our Boys by Wide Margin in Matinee
The Youngstown team defeated the Our Boys of Pittsburg this afternoon by 21 to 1. Gum of Pittsburg pitched for the visitors but was batted all over the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Our Boys
Pittsburg
Georger Gore Sends Terms to Baltimore and League Notices
Georger Gore forwards terms to Baltimore while McAlear of Cleveland is hailed as a star center fielder. The City Blues and Riverside Grays prepare for a key Exposition Park matchup after weeks of varied results. Tim O Rourke signs with Baltimore as third baseman amid club activity and amateur outreach at 816 Liberty Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georger Gore
Baltimore
McAleer
Cleveland
Tur Benton
Phillies
Louisvilles
Witcher
City Blues
Riverside Grays
Exposition Park
Comiskey
Aninasiss
Tony Mullane
Amos Rush
Tim O'Rourke
Tim
Oakmont
German National Bank
Brick
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Liberty Street
Ons
Lees
Aes
Brooklyns
New Yorks
Fillmores
Philadelphias
Washin Hall
Experts at Whist Six Clubs Finish In Tourney Finish
The American Whist League tourney narrowed to six clubs after two sittings as Milwaukee, University, Hamilton, Amirita, St Paul, and Capitol advanced. A closing banquet was held by the Manhattan Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elliott
American Whist League
Walton
Richards
League
Sioux Falls Club
Boutcher
Pomfret Club
Walker
University Club
M. Hains
Milwaukee
Forrest
Hamilton Club
Capitol
Fanwood
Awirita
Providence
St.rea
Hamilton
University
Ite Wood
Amirita
St. Paul
Manhattan A. G
Palo Alto Dies at Senator Stanford Farm
The stallion Palo Alto, holder of the stallion trotting record, died at Senator Stanford's farm this afternoon of pneumonia in Repwoop City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repwoop City
Call
Palo Alto
Senator Stanford
Exciting Finishes Mark Monmouth Park Races
Six races produced close head to head finishes led by Demfargilla in the Elizabeth Stakes over Yorkville Belle. Leona well captured the Harvest Handicap at two lengths as Leouswell and Stockton chased second. Gold Dollar edged Stonewell, while Sir Richard was beaten by Tom Watson in a photo finish. Now or Never faded to second to Aran in the fifth race, and Adelbert narrowly beat Miss Young in the final seven furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Park
Demfargilla
Yorkville
Crochet
Leonawell
Tournament
Istter
Coa
Gold Dollar
No bin
Stonewell
Taral
Sir Richard
Tom Watson
Aran
Adelbers
Mutt Young
Mr. Sass
Hamilton
Dollar
Sims
Correction
Littefield
Usagonet
Hayward
M - Ha Wou
Yorkville Belle
Mu Too
Wecoed
Brochet Tin
Bimms
Apnoca B
Kenie
Leouswell
J. Lambley
Stockton
Simms
Ace Wipping
Banquet
Tarai
Beckon
Fair Play
Judge Morrow
Awo
Arab
Lambley
Bergen Sted
Varcet
Blake Dto
the Sheriff
Adelbert
Biske
Miss Young
Sloane
Brownell
Ravensbury wins Lancashire Breeders Produce Stakes at Liverpool
On the first day of the Liverpool July meeting Ravenabury owned by Mr Rose won the great Lancashire Breeders Produce Stakes with Erin second and Popphoe in the mix. Two pairs of homing pigeons were released at Latyerts aiming for 1300 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravensbury
Liverpool
Mr. Rose
Ravenabury
Ere Erin
Baron de Hirsch
Popphoe
Latyerts
Iwn
England
W. Hauryzi
Detroit Athletic Club
River News and Notes Louraville July 1
Louraville items report steady river levels with three feet eight inches on the falls and ten feet two inches in the canal. The Ohio River steamer from Cincinnati passed downbound toward Memphis this morning. The Buckeye State is due. Departures include Hig and for Sherley and for Carrollton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louraville
Ohio
Cincinnati
Memphis
Buckeye
Sam Brown
Scape
Hig
Sherley
Carrollton
New Wheeling Packet Boat Nears Completion
Brownsville July 2 The largest river packet yet built on the river is nearing completion at the Brownsville yards. The vessel, constructed by A J Sweeney Son of Wheeling, will measure 210 feet long and be named Sunshine. It will operate between Pittsburg and Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
A. J. Sweeney
Wheeling
Sunshine
Pittsburg
Crawford
Thesider Crawford
Texas
Sfan
River Gauge Readings and Weather Summary
Gauge reports show Allegheny River at JcncTiox Hiver at feet with clear, warm conditions. Monongahela River at 3 feet 5 inches, clear with a rising thermometer near 67 degrees at Brownsville. Clear and falling at the upper gauges with Brownsville steady at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Weather and river gauge notes for multiple locations
The report lists river levels and weather across several towns with remarks such as clear or warm conditions. It records departures and arrivals of vessels and the current river heights in feet and inches, noting rises or falls.
Tramp With Courage Rescues Drowning Boy At Hackensack River
A dust covered tramp saved Thomas Gilroy a boy from Communipaw Avenue after the youngster struggled in the Hackensack river near the Newark plank road bridge. Boatmen raised a total of 120 dollars for the rescuer who refused to reveal his name and faded away without fanfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newark Plank Road
Hackensack River
Thomas Gilroy
Communipaw Avenue
Louisvilles Beat Brooklyn by Eleven in Quiet Victory
Louisville defeated Brooklyn 11 to 5 in a daytime game on July 1 with an attendance of 2,569. New Yoak is listed erroneously. source shows Louisville dominance and final score as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Paravattata
Phillies
New York
New Yorks
Chicaagoo
Ryan
Burke
Parrott
Lyons
Smd i
Rieo
Reawve
Bonene O
Canavan
Wilmot
O Boyle
Luby
Dewees
Schriver
Poller
Chicago
Royle
Fuller
D. Lyons
Doyle
Haste
Ruele
Vals —Dorle
Rusie
Louisville
Brooklyn
New Yoak
Louisvilles
Faraday Wins the Dearborn Handicap at Washington Park
Faraday won the Dearborn handicap for 3 year olds at Washington Park in Chicago before 5000 spectators. He carried 1290 pounds and ran clear of Prince of Darkness with Dollie McCone third. Galindo never threatened as small fields and short cards marked the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Faraday
Washington Park
Galindo
Forest
Dollie McCone
Wightman
Newton
Forst
Prines
Prince of Darkee
McCone
Cottrell
Ufa
Tal
Narvice
Rome
Tim Jy
Helter Skelter
Farada
Prince
Beriness
Dollie McUone
Fards
Hila Shupaina
Doilikens
Firth
Nile
J Blackburne i Tol
Ron Sangs
Goldstone
Lodowie
Races at Brighton Beach: evening sale of pools
Louisville Kentucky July 21 special lists pools sold for Brighton Beach races tomorrow. First race mile and a quarter selling with many named horses and prices. second race two eighths of a mile selling includes Morillo Brookdale and other entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Brighton Beach
Larchmont
Centsur
Sportsman
Jackotar
Common Sense
Harrison
Slogward
Alrahaft
Pelham
Charley Howard
Cantbrake
John Winkle
Morillo
Butiwe
Brookdale
Seingare
Wilson Taylor
Harlequin
Borsford's Acid Phosphate Featured in Nineteenth Century Ad
An 1890s advertisement highlights Borsford's Acid Phosphate and poniseas's geal gen Minn alongside remarks on health and digestion. The brief promotional item underscores tonic claims and household usage by readers of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borsford
Poniseas
Items From the Wharf Recall of Tre Cincionat wharfboat
Fragmentary report notes recall of the Tre Cincionat wharfboat and multiple river activity. Mentions Captains Snezathen Kelley Jacobs Bedford and others, river conditions, outings to McKinney's Grove, and a wharfboat sinking damaging property with two to three days needed to raise it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Williams
Manchester
Adam Jacobs
Cox
Wheeling
J. M. Gusky
Knights of America
Bellevue
Michael Kelley
St. Louis
H. K. Bedford
Concordia Club Bseen
7. M. Ag
McKinney's Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homewood Park
Jrey
Harry
Plague Golddust
Mononganels House
Eh S. B
HE. Br. m
Gia
Pacers
Pole
Frank Do
Elmonarch
Puritan
Frank Dottch
Elmonareh
Pools Wold
Elmerard
Terme
Greg Hi
Telmonarch
Htt
Mollie
Mobile
Boy Tom
C. Trimble
Newburg
N. Y
Instant
B. m
Soo Stables
Fort Worth
Tex
Wauseon
Vacher
Hewey
Warren
Pedro L
G. G
M. Cloverdale Stock Farm
Smi .J
Bert Sheldon, Jr
Jana Stock Farm
Lexington
Liszie
Will Thomas Grady
Selmont
Martin E
C. G
H. Lockwood
Norwalk
Conn
Shipman
Mos Green
Kimira
Lucili’s Baby
Wheelman
Trotter
Gur Fielder
Halligan
Stricker
Robinson
Beckley
Hmbpae Mineots
Vickery, P
Ieee
Pitteburg
Vicker
Donovan
Theeehite
Smith
Vanflaurea
Balle
Pittsburt
Finley
Hobinson
Miller
Tlaye
Farrel
Shigart
Matchell
York
Caruthers
B. Pinck Cross
Trithy
Hallman
Wassixgton
Dwyer
Abbey
Leewe
FE Ar Warrington
Ze Kane
Bi Davee
Bireoe
Ty Dever i
Bell McGuiree Bey
Weill
Lyueb
iQue
Bostons
the State League
Congress
Manhattan Athletic Association
Nancy Hanes
The
Detroit Metric
Detrott
Mrog
Detroit
Honest George
Budd Doyle
Nancy Hanks
Henry Pearls
Schaffer
George
Orsee Seoneel
Hazel Wilkes
Eee
Almont
Bor
Conklin
River News and Notes
Wrerttvra
HLK
Bedford
Courier
Parkerspurg
Tangle
Kinslow
Cray
James G. Blaine
Jacobs
Hudson
Bachelor
George Shiras
Fogstons
Paige
CarTars C. C. Caste
West Peon
Cable
Nason
Monongahela
Vanport
Beaver Dam
Yestern
Ellison
Bares
Lowenser
Elir
William Crawford
Mattie Suber
Arall
Pensylvania
Wat
Virginia
Prrrescna
Cam
Chautauqua
Alonzo Stagg
Carravera
A. Alonso Stagg
Alonzo
Stage
Italy
Ocean Steamship Arriva S
Ormannia
London
Antwerp
Don, Bilbie
Physiciacs
U.S. Gov’t
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