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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1892

Page

12

Phillies-Reds tilt ends in high scoring loss for Reds

Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 6 to 1 in a sweltering game as Latham Harrington Delehanty and Clements pace the Phillies with two-base hits and key runs while Reds struggle with pitching and fielding in the 100 degree heat before a crowd of about 2 760.

Celcis Nat PHILA McPhee Hamilton Latham Dethanty Harri Reilly Rhines Por Allen. S Piladelphia Peer Summaany Earved Philadelphia Harrington Connor

Brooklyn and Pittsburg Battle in Slow Eastern Park Tilt

New York July 26 slow game at Eastern Park where Brooklyn and Pittsburg clash. Haddock allowed hits, Terry started for the visitors, Gumbert relieved, and poor Brooklyn fielding aided Pittsburg’s three runs in the second. Brooklyn’s Burns injured. Dailey replaced him. Brouthers and Ward sparked Brooklyn with key hits including a bunt and a two bagger. Pittsburg’s three-base hits by Keller and Shugart featured. Final line shows Brooklyn 5 Pittsburg 4 with limited offense and erratic defense from both sides.

New York Eastern Park Brookline Pittsburg Haddock Terry Brooklyn Adonis Brooklyns Gumbert Mack Miller Tom Burns Don Dailey Tom Daly Deeckley Beckley Ward Brouthers Pittsburgs Smith Farrell Keller Griffin Corcoran Bierbauer Tommy Brooklins Dailer Shugart Elding Brooklyons

Washington Triumphs in Tenth Inning Victory

Washington edged St Louis 10 to 8 in ten innings in a hot, uncertain game before 854 fans. Key plays included Sean Truckley in left field and Robin Glawscock at shortstop with strong pitching and timely hits setting up the dramatic finish. A later note mentions New York defeating Cleveland after a sharp game.

Washington St Louis Wastington Washingtons

Baltimore Tops Chicago in Low-Scoring Opener

In a clear-weather game Baltimore defeated Chicago 3 to 2. Key players included Van Haltren and Sutcliffe for Baltimore and Dahlen and Anson for Chicago. Two errors and several base runners shaped the tight contest as pitchers Wilmot and Gumbert held the strong offenses in check.

Baltinore Cricago Vickery Baltimore Chicago Suimamy hi_Van Altren Threrebase van Haltren Steleo Dovuble

Boston routs Stratton in hot weather to win

Boston hammered Stratton 10 to 4 in a high scoring game. Weather was hot with attendance listed at 7M. Players Nichols Kelly Sues Fennings Weaver Nash and Tucker contributed. Stratton pitchers Lowe and Weaver etc. tallied line notes. multiple hits by Boston batters and misc errors noted. Summary mentions two base hits and three base Nash and others.

Boston Louisville Stratton Robton Blouvieville Arthy Frown Dat Eaznet L Long Pfeffer Kelly Tucker Lowe Jennings Getan Whistler Hoston Owe Nichols Sues Fennings Weaver Nash Sey Firet halls—Lowe Soe Stration Strack Premer Eaver Taylor Brown Duffy Grim Une Lour Ner

Pittsburg and Philadelphia duel on today's league slate

Pittsburg visits Philadelphia while Cleveland plays Brooklyn and Cincinnati travels to Boston. Louisville meets New York, Chicago faces Washington, and St Louis goes to Baltimore in a full day of league games.

Pillsburg Boston Lomawike Cincinnati Washington St. Louis New York Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn Louisville Chicago

League Record summary from Te Po Philadelphia listing team scores

The record lists multiple teams including Baltimore Brooklyn Boston Cleveland Washington Pittsburgh New York Louisville Cincinnati and Louisville again with various scores and figures. The fragmentary data presents a snapshot of standings or results across teams, dates and locations in a league context.

Boss Henry Wagner Wins Pendleton Case in St Louis

In St Louis George Warner faced Chris Wangler Ahe and the Pendleton venture's ghost. The dispute centered on a 1.00 annual rental for Pendleton grounds and a 5,000 indemnity bond. Wagner paid earlier Philadelphia assessment while Washington's bill was disputed amid assurances from President Bennett. The old board denies Bennett's obligation. The matter was settled amicably with Chris coming out ahead.

Waservetos St. Louis George Warner Chris Wangler Philadelphia Association Washington Club Wagner Philadelphia Washington Bennett Pendleton Chris

Baltimore Club Denies Rumor of KC Purchase

President Van der Horst rejects rumors that Kansas City will buy the Baltimore baseball franchise. He defends the club’s efforts to field a first class team, noting expenditures to secure good players and stating the club is here to stay and deserving of public acceptance.

Baltiomore van der Horst Kansas City Baltimore Baseball Baltimore

Diamond. Asson to take team to Cuba next winter

Report notes Asson plans a winter trip to Cuba for a team. The text mentions salaries for Claus en of Louisville at 225 per month and references several players and local teams in scattered, unclear phrases.

Asson Cuba Clausen Louisville Eigen Curt Winmore Cincionatitg Oulgem. DD Clereiana Fatty Childs Glym Jack Stivetts Ben Sanders Louis- Seerhares Sirkeh Jack High

Baseball chatter and player rumor from early New York papers

The fragment recounts baseball talk about Asbury Park and Somerville players, pitcher woes, medical rest for EWING, Powers and Powers release chatter, league umpire appointment, and contentious calls by Emislie over Bierbauer while Brooklyn and Philadelphia figures loom. It mentions Joe Joyce, Hart, Brouthers, and other era figures in a chaotic collage.

Asbury Park Manhattan A. C Somerville Central New Jersey George Ewing Wows Bostons Seapratney Lene R. B. Ward Marvin Company Asu Su Pri Po Powell R. B. Ward & Co Pat Powers Satoh Wikow Princeton Comiskey Pfeffer Mitchell SecreTany Georgs Monson St. Louis Seana New York Browns Brodie Gore Carroll Willige Philadelphia Mylan Madelphia Hagery Stooyey Baltimore Brooklyn Nes *Joyce Tmie Emaire Bierbauer Hart Pittsburger Bierbaner Emalie Brouthers Emslie Hierbauer Miller

Lynch and Griffin Set for September Battle Training

Jimmy Lynch, the 125 pound champion pugilist, begins early training for his September bout with Johnny Griffin. He leaves Linden for Atlantic Highlands to bathe and train, with Jack Quinn as trainer. Lynch weighs 150 pounds and plans a gradual cut to peak for the fight, while backer Rod McMahon faces unsettled wagers and wife illness adds to distress.

New York Spector Jimmy Lynch Pugiher Johnny Griffin Jimmy Linden Atlantic Highlands Highlands Jack Quinn Lynch Rod McMahon Linch Grim McMahon Aoe Caneeeayi Catskill Mountains

Organizing Meeting For New Local Football Club

Local football players plan to form an association football club in the city. John Matthews of the Pittsburg Football Club calls a meeting at George Tann's Hotel on Tanth street next Saturday at 8 PM. Pittsburg FC members are especially urged to attend as the season looks bright with new management for the East End Gym Rugby team.

John Matthews Pittsburg George Tann Tanth Street John Barbour East End

Choynski Reports On Berlin Trip And Boxing Plans

Joe Choynski writes from Berlin about his enjoyable German tour and attempts to clarify language barriers. He notes Jackson’s wrist still sore, Jim Hall training for a Pritchard bout set for Ras 22, and mentions O'Brien versus Fitzsimmons with experts predicting a tough match and fan expectations for Sullivan versus Corbett.

O'Brien Fitzsimmons Pritchard Sullivan-Corbett

Zoe Gayton Plans 180 Day Walk From New Orleans to New York

Special dispatch reports long distance pedestrienne Zoe Gayton intends another 180 day trek. She aims to cover 400 miles more than her San Francisco to New York route, walking via New Orleans with her dog and manager. She seeks to beat Edward Stone's 172 day record.

New Yong Zoe Gayton San Francisco New York New Orleans Zoe

Club seeks training for Fitzsimmons bout in September

New Orleans reports the Olympic Club awaiting answers from Pritchard and Hall. Costello may be secured to face Fitzsimmons in September. Captain Williams, in New York, will visit McAuliffe while efforts aim to bring McAuliffe and Myer to train locally. McAuliffe to Bay St. Louis, Myer to Carn.

New Orleans Olympic Club Pritchard Hall Costello Fitzsimmons Williams New York McAuliffe Myer Bay St. Louis Carin

Daniels Wins Ten Mile Road Race For Y M C A Medal

In Newark on July 26 the first of three ten mile road races by the YMCA drew nine starters on a poor road. J J Daniels won in 33 minutes 44 seconds with P P Scott second in 32 minutes 40 seconds and George Boyles third in 39 minutes 50 seconds as a large crowd watched the start and finish.

Newark Young Men's Christian Ass J. J. Daniels P. P. Scott George Boyles

Schaeffer and Slosson Sick Delays World Championship

New York July Herald reports Schaeffer and Slosson are ill and playing only exhibition games. Schaeffer plans to leave in a fortnight while Slosson travels to Marienbad for waters. No key matches with Ives, who will cable Brunswick Balk about Schaeffer’s forfeit money in the world championship.

New York Herald Paris Schaeffer Slosson Marienbad Ives Brunswick Balk

Olympic Club Plans Fight With Fitzsimmons Blocked

New Orleans July 2 Special The Olympic Club seeks a worthy opponent to challenge Fitzsimmons and the general wish centers on Hall or Pritobard facing him or none. The club will renew efforts to obtain Hall or Pritobard, offering a substantial bid.

New Orleans Olympic Club Fitzsimmons Hall Pritobard

Prince Beaten at Younestown Bicycle Race

Prince, the champion bicyclist, attempted a six mile ride on the fair grounds track. Two trotting horses trotted alternate miles to pace him and Prince was defeated by a quarter mile.

Younestown John Prince

Emperor William Yacht Meteor Arrives at Cowes With Flag Ties

Emperor William's yacht Meteor reached Cowes today tying ten flag pennants in a ceremonial greeting. The arrival follows a voyage by the German imperial fleet commander and signals cordial relations between nations.

William Meteor Cowe

Yo Tambien Dominates Western Horse Contender Hype

Special telegram from Louisville notes Yo Tambien, a chestnut filly foaled 1889 and trained by Theodore Winters, attracting the sport’s attention ahead of a potential East vs West showdown with Tammany. She has won eight of thirteen starts at 23, including the Great Western Handicap, and set a mile and a half mark close to Firengzi’s record, proving herself a formidable rival to top East coast 3-year-old fillies.

Dispatch Louisville Yo Tambien Theodore Winters Joe Hooker Monday Colton Lexington Mayflower Imp Eclipse Orlando Touchstone Yo Tamwbien Marian King of Norfolk Rey-del-Rey Malcolm Bonnie Scotland Lady Lancaster Monarch Maggie Mitchell Yorkshire Charmer Glencos Betsey Malone Latonia Wanaworth Agra Washington Park Chicago Faraday Santiago Galindo Chief Justice Carlsbad

Excellent Racing Among Favorites at Monmouth Park

Five thousand turf lovers attended Monmouth Park as racing dominated the day. Favorites held sway in several events with Experience and Uncle Jess among the notable winners, while Lorimer narrowly captured the sixth race. Weather briefly cleared by a rain shower, leaving the crowd to enjoy a cooling spell and renewed track action.

MonMonth Park Tuaca Monmouth Park Russell Experience Uncle Jess Sir Richard Lovebatchee Lonawell Heckon Banguet Stockton Demuth Tod Mr. Sass Barefoot Lorimer

Brighton Beach Racing Odds From Evening Session

The page lists daily pools solidified for tomorrow’s Brighton Beach races. Entries include Tattler 12 selling at 5 to 1, Jay Qu 112, Sorrento 18, Wagabond 7, Airshaft 100, Pembroke 11, Adalgisa, Jupiter 102, Catharine 103, Hamilton filly 103, Laughing Water 79, Lord Daimen 18, Pardon statees Woodru, Metatosh 120, Billet Vaux colt 112, On the Sea 107, Carmine 107, Natale 8, Bilver daily 103, Countess 103, with various weights and prices in mixed listings.

Louisville Brighton Beach Tattler Jay Qu Os Dantoton Kheluegel Wiisouray Brookdale Panay J'rod Sellin Reir Pembroke Theis Adalgisa Jupiter Billet Vaux Colt Dor On the Sea Carmine Natale Bilver Ad Daily Countess

Races at Saratoga Sanatoga July 26 Results

Weather was extremely hot as Saratoga Sanatoga hosts racing. First race over three quarters of a mile saw Busteed beat Blanche with Sleet third. time 1:16. Second race five furlongs listed Robustal fret with Sis Mack second and False Abi third. time unclear. Third race one mile featured Gettysburg with Early Dawn second. times not clear. Fourth race one and a quarter miles noted My Fel with unclear results.

Experience Penn Pile Nomad J. Lambiey Tennyno Hamilton Fuba Ame Ave Uncle Jess Sloane Care Peon Bitead Coe mi Hiake Moyne Relding Siraeels Clara Warsaw Locobatcheries Conawell Taral Lee Power Lambley Senconitas Ritkover Lorimerath Blizzard Sanatoga Blanche Sis Mack Gettysburg

Minor Events Across Cities Highlight Local News

Superintendent Wilcox calls for water economy as city crews work on infrastructure. Pittsboro union No. 18 plans fourth annual picnic at Silver Lake Grove on Saturday. Bids opened for feeder work to Bedford Herron Hill and Garfield pumping stations. Second Avenue Electric line extension to the ferry will begin today. An unidentified man struck by a GE & O train near Braddock died. no ID found. Milk turned to sewer at East Liberty due to spoilage. Exions No. 82 backed cars in Homewood siding, killing Robert Kinkead who slept on the track. he was married and lived on Homewood Avenue. The Buffalo Exposition Southern Department to host an old time possum supper August 17 for Northern press and railroads at Raleigh. Pole migrant Mike Dasape, 27, narrowly escaped drowning in the Monongahela River. three boys saved him. Five-year-old McDornett taken to hospital with a broken leg after an Allegheny police station arrest and transport.

Wilcox Tus Pittsboro Pressman's Union No. 18 Silver Lake Grove Cutrr Bedford Herron Hill Garfield Second Avenue Turax Morcoe Braddock Grong McCrr- Gheon East Liberty Station Exeins No Homewood Siding Robert Kinkead Southside Many MccDornett Allegheny

River News And Notes From Louisville Telegraphs

River weather is hot and sunny as the river falls with two feet at the falls and eight feet four inches below the canal. The Carrie Hope replaces the City of Owensboro in Evansville trade. The Buckeye State sails from Memphis tonight. departures include Fleetwood for Cincinnati, Kanawha for Evansville, Carrie Hope for Kentucky river, and Falls City for Carrollton.

Draratcn Louisvillle Carrie Hope Owensboro Evansville Buckeye Memphis Cincinnati Fleetwood Carrollton Sie Kanawha Kentucky River

Weather Summary Notices From Allequeny Junction to Mongertown

Reported river levels at Allequeny Junction show 1 foot 10 inches and stationary. Wannex river at 1.7 feet remains clear and warm. Mongertown records 3 feet and stationary with clear skies and a 92 degree day. Thermometer reads 92 at 4 p.m.

Allegueny Junction Wannex Mongantown

Weather and river reports from Wheeling to Cincinnati

The News From Below reports river levels and weather conditions across several cities. Wheeling shows the Ohio River at 9 feet 6 inches with milling concerns, while Cincinnati notes 1 foot 6 inches and falling. New Orleans and St Louis report hot, clear weather with river readings around 2 feet 6 inches and falling.

Wheeling Penehet A Red Pittsburg Courier

River traffic notes and ship movements update

Notes from the river report reveals Adam Jacobs and Elizabeth boats in service with each captain loading or departing. Cincinnati packets have ceased with water low and river falling. several vessels along the wharf report cargoes including stoves provisions wood and livestock. Repairs progress on Iron Queen as timbers broken by a rock strike are fixed and painting cabins before reentry to the river.

Pohatan Ed Huling Wheeling Keystone Cincinnati Carolinas W. €. van Matne Ashland Mary Hatcher Here Sterling McIntyre Conn Thomas Calhoun Keystone State Haonter Andes Mar Ietts J. F. Ellison George W. Nore Scotia Pittsburg John M. Philim CiockQati

Three Firemen Nearly Suffocated in Insurance Building Fire

Three firemen narrowly escaped suffocation at a basement fire in the Mercantile Insurance building at 64 Fourth Avenue. Captain William Boyd, William Simp, and William Diebold of No. 10 Company and Thomas Jaynes of Track A faced toxic air near the vault leak. Boyd, Simpson, and Diebold were removed to Homeopathic Hospital. Jaynes revived enough to return to the engine house.

Fourth Avenue Mercantile Insurance William Boyd William Simp William Diebold No. 10 ‘Company Thomas Jaynes Boyd Simpson Diebold Jaynes

Amateur oarsmen contest in Saratoga regatta

The first day of Saratoga's twentieth annual regatta drew about 3000 spectators with tight races and a push for a permanent course. Durnan’s entry was rejected after Sunnyside Boat Club suspensions. Hawkins protested, but the finals proceeded amid strong showings in senior singles and double sculls. The Argonauts were disqualified for stake violations, catapulting the Catlins to victory in that heat.

Saratoga Saratoga Athletic Association Lake Shore House Canada Sunnyside Boat Club Durnan Hegatta Hawkins F. Bulger Albany H. W. Janssen Staten Island E. Hedley Philadelphia F. Hawkins New York W. & McDowell Chicago Hedley Bulger E. A. Thompson W. Caffrey Boston J. Wright Caffrey J. J. Ryan H. Campbell E. N. Atherton R. Evans Baltimore J. W. Bergen Cambridge Mass Ryan Bergen Vansant Atherton Argonauts Argonaut B. C Institute Manhattans A. C Catlin Pawtucket Manhattan Catlins Institutes Walter Stimpson New England Amateur Rowing Association

Accident on Ellsworth Avenue Injures Horses

An awful crash on Ellsworth Avenue between College and the bridge involved Car 29 of the Duquesne line. A bogey pulled by a team carrying a lady and gentleman became unmanageable near the bridge, the driver leaped out to seize the horses, but they bolted onto the tracks and were struck by the car. both horses were badly hurt and one may have to be killed.

Ellsworth Avenue College Avenue Duquesne Ellsworth

Janitor John C Goettman Dies at Post Office

John C Goettman a post office janitor collapsed at work yesterday afternoon and died. Authorities suspect heart trouble as the cause. The 1 year old man resided on Nelson Street East End An inquest is scheduled for today.

John C. Goettman Nelson Street East End

Camp Crescent youths endure storm to sleep in ice house

About forty East End campers at Camp Crescent in Collinwood faced a Sunday night storm. Half secured tents while others stood on canvas in rain. A dozen sought shelter in a barn-like structure and slept on a sawdust pile. They awoke stiff and cold to find they had slept in an ice house.

Crzverasp East End Collinwood Camp Crescent San C

Broad Street Assault Case Reported In City

A 12 year old girl, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Thornton, is the target of an assault alleged to involve her landlady's son. Mrs. Lizzie Gray reports Annie Heckendorn for disorderly conduct. Multiple arrests were logged including Anxite Koreer on assault and battery, and Frank Emerling suspected of stealing a watch. Also, a man, woman, and six children were jailed for alleged city ordinance violations. Aggie Beritey faces a hearing for assault and battery.

Sarah Thornton Broad Street Alderman Toole Lizzie Gray Annie Heckendorn West End Olica Benra Aggie Beritey Donovan Lena Driscoll Kate Mulberry Alley Reilly

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