Desperate prize fight ends in draw near Mansfield
A crowd gathered for a small gloves bout between Billy Corcoran and Joe the Kid near Mansfield. After eleven desperate rounds the fight was declared a draw amid a riotous scene and police intervention. Corcoran bloodied Joe’s nose repeatedly as the bout wore on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Corcoran
Joe the Kid
Corcoran
Hewitt
von der Ahe
Washington
New York
Anson
Chicago
Mansfield
Captain Anson to Lead Chicago in Recreation Park Battle
Captain Adrian Anson arrives with his ground crew to face local ball players at Recreation Park today. The veteran leader claims Chicago will win the pennant despite rumors of mismanagement and roster changes. He promises to manage firmly, including releases and fines, for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Anson
Recreation Park
Chicago
Ireland
Hoelding
Anson
Spal
Rumor on Dunlap Sale and Keystones Tour Dates
Local chatter questions Dunlap sale with Jack Howe defending the player and noting he would play here when able. The Keystones, a colored team, depart the city today for a two week tour through Braddock Homestead Kingston Scottdale Latrobe Greensburg and Johnstown with multiple August dates listed.
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Jack Howe
Siebena
Pitusburg
Buffalo
Keystones
Braddock
Homestead
Kington
Scotsdale
Ay Latrobe
Greeps
Ohnstown
Anguat
Newark and Os Clash Draw Big Crowd in Home Game
July 2 report notes 6,000 spectators for a Newark versus Os game in which Newars scored 8. Anson’s prediction looms as the home team faces the afternoon showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Newanx
S.J
Newark
Newarks
Anson
Columbus Beats Louisville in Five-Run Game
Crowds of about 3,000 witnessed Columbus topple Louisville 16 to 2 as Louisville struggled without a catcher to handle slow deliveries. O'Connor dealt with hand soreness while Columbus built a big lead, with several players including Marr, Daily, and Kappel contributing. Errors and multiple base events marked the contest, which lasted roughly four minutes over the allotted time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columses
Columbus
Louisville
Widoer
Will
O'Connor
Ws Saaan Sesa Benea
Sore Han
Louleville
Columopas
Eweer Teporta
Loulavilles
Hare Havehite
Columbuy
Loulevillea
Csluabi
Kappel
Weaver
Esterday
Orr
Semportant
York
Phillies
Senators
Hewett
Jobo Morrill
Yes
Cleveland
Anson
Windy City
Chicks
Boston
Eagles
Charles
Notable City and Team Mentions in Early 1900s Notes
Fragmentary record lists multiple city and club names such as Cincinnati Louisville Canton Wheeling and Dayton with scattered figures and terms. Mentions include measurements scores dates and references to clubs or players, but details are unclear due to partial OCR.
Bee May Become Trainer for Lorillord’s Stable Next Year
Jockey McLaughlin, now home in Brooklyn after leaving the Chicago stable, cannot meet the contracted weight despite a five pound raise to 120 pounds. The trainer notes the strain and danger of continued weight loss, suggesting McLaughlin may ride when possible and accept a trainer role for next season with Lorillord’s stable.
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Bee
Lorillord
McLaughlin
Brooklyn
N. Y
Chicago
George Hawkins
Jimmy
M Hawkins
Easton
Sunig
Mt Ae
F. Kins
Simmy
Enta Deral
Hankine
Singular Life of Bootjack the Noted Racehorse
Bootjack, a celebrated thoroughbred, achieved unmatched racing feats and rich winnings for owners. Foaled in 1578, bred by Bonnie Scotland and Sparrowgram, he raced first in Milton Young colors then for the Dwyer Brothers. He won Cash Handicap, Ohio Derby, Belle Meade, and other stakes, defeating horses like Checkmate and General Monroe. Trained by Brown Dick, he later became a saddle and road horse. crowds cheered him at Gravesend after a final race where he finished last but earned acclaim.
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Bootjack
Bonnie Scotland
Sparrowgram
Milton Young
Dwyer Brothers
General Monroe
Adams
Giroffa
Churchill
Brown Dick
Gravesend
Muldoon seeks Boston reception for Sullivan ahead of title fight
Boston telegram reports Billy Muldoon arranging a public greeting for champion Sullivan next week. He eyes Boston Theater for the welcome but licensing and suburban options threaten the plan. Muldoon notes his belief in Sullivan and cites training discipline while hinting at legal entanglements ahead.
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Muldoon
Boston
Fsrsctal
Billy Muldoon
Sullivan
Billy
Mardoo
Sn Rd
Flick
Mississi
Two Chinamen Sign Articles for Boston Bout in Two-Ounce Gloves
In Boston on July 2 two Chinese men, unnamed in English, signed articles for a two-ounce-glove finish fight. The bout stems from a dispute after a raid on a joint. No professionals will train the contestants, the first bare-knuckle style battle in the city. One local sportsman said he offered a champion belt worth at least 250 to the winner. Both fighters are middleweight by size.
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Corcoran
Joe
Dewe
Prine
Um Discator
Boston
By & Re
White and Sheehan to Run 10 Yard Race at Exposition Park
D R Sheehan and Grant White met Saturday and signed articles to race 10 yards at Exposition Park on August 17 for $2 a side. Each posted a forfeit of six sides with The Distance. A second fee of 76 dollars each will be posted on Saturday evening when a final stakeholder will be chosen.
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D. R. Sheehan
Grant White
Exposition Park
Ribbons for Dress Trimmings Final Markdown Sale
Special bargains in all summer trim goods at Jos. Honne & Co. Penn Avenue stores. Fast markdown sale on ribbons and dress trimmings offered by the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatrinemeli
Honne & Co
Penn Avenue
Dr. J. GC. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Dreggista
Boston Teams Hold Steady Line in Baseball Clash
Boston notes a steady run after a Western trip with wins over rivals except Chicago. Ew ing praised as top player, possible injury risks to Ewing loom. Hoosiers manager Bancroft signals doubt about pennant, while Daley shows promise in pitching and New York and Washington teams draw crowds amid stormy weather and shifting standings.
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Bostons
Ewing
Giants
Dispatch
Boston
Chicago
Anson
New York
Ewaz
Mable
Buck
Bancroft
Bonnie
Jack Glasscock
Hoosiers
Susans
Traneel Mae Tom
Young Daley
Jersey City
Indianapolis
Washington
Senators
Daley
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Wappinger Falls
Dan Brouthern
Billings
Boston Grounds
Washington Senators Eye Franchise Move Amid League Rumors
Washington dispatch notes a quiet week at League headquarters as Sen ators face fan interest and possible reform. Speculation centers on Wonder and Von der Abe moving from St Louis to Washington, with talk of season tickets and new ownership plans shaping the March meeting.
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von der Abo
Washington
Ence
THE
Dispatch
League
Young
Senators
Chicago
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Rusk
Turaleo
Secre
Deee Anna Side Aeue
Agricultur Department
Wonder
St. Louis
St Louis
T Lannot
St. Louis Nine
von der Abe
Asew
Ingtons
Napoleon Hewett
Eterne
Cates Spring
Bays
Velvet
M. Larner
Giants Poor Play Highlights Pitcher Woes
Special correspondent notes the New York Giants showed poor form in Philadelphia with excuses shifting to pitchers. The piece argues the team overall played badly, though a few players performed subpar. The narrative suggests external blame is misplaced and emphasizes collective team failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Dispatch
New York
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
Rumors of star players and a massive New York grand stand
The piece notes a sickly hitter’s perseverance with the New Yorks and a possible key acquisition to strengthen the outfield. It describes the nearly complete grand stand, its massive yellow pine logs and heavy trusses, and the building department’s insistence on a sturdy structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Oufield
Arores Oendes
Baseball Notes and Chicago Talent Talk
Notes discuss 140 game seasons for players, a son predicting Williamson joining the club if Itag goes to Chicago, and a reader comment on epemeats. Officials are unlikely to sell Dunlap, Anson insists Chicago seeks talent, and Oakland’s new club faces the Duquesnes in July with a 9 to 0 result cited as a contested game before a County League meeting.
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O'Mauter
Williamson
Chicago
Duquesnes
Two Missing in Manchester Elopement Suspect
Mrs. James E. Bixler and Michael Glitsch, both aged under 25, vanished from 30 Adams Street after a Friday incident. Bixler, a rail yard worker, and Glitsch, a moulder at Rosedale Foundry, were last seen together under troubling circumstances. Bixler’s husband plans to seek the wife’s return, while police have been alerted.
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Bor
Manchester
James E. Bixler
Michael Glitsch
Adams Street
Fort Wayne
Allegheny
Alliance
Glitsch
Rosedale Foundry
W. H. Irwin
Fayette Street
Pion
Bixler
St. Louis
Moon Township Tragedy Deaths by Own Action
John G Schreiner a Moon township farmer died by his own action after poisoning himself with Paris Green. He left letters accusing his wife of infidelity and naming a boarder George W Scott. Coroner's inquest blamed Mrs Schreiner and Scott for abusive treatment.
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Hoe
Paris Green
Moon Township
John G. Schreiner
Schreiner
Pirrsnure
George W. Scott
Kaercher?s Soda Water Stand Boosts Daylight Trade
Albert Kaercher, druggist on Federal street, Allegheny, operated solo to serve iced soda to a crowd, rushing through glasses with notable speed. Across town, Henry Finkelpearl posted free ice water outside his Fifth avenue shop, while churches on Smithfield Street and others set water barrels at entrances to welcome worshippers.
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Kaercher
Albert Kaercher
Federal Street
Allegheny
Henry Finkelpearl
Fifth Avenue
Finkel
Smithfeld Street Methodist Church
Smithfield Street
River Telegrams Special Telegrams to the Dispatch
River reports show Warren at 610 feet and stationary with clear warm weather. MonGantown notes 6 feet 1 inch and falling with clear skies and a 63 degree reading at 6 PM. Brownsville records 9 feet and clear weather with a 8 degree thermometer reading at 4 PM. Aw's Pills advertised for bilious cures and a soap promising beauty.
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Warren—River
Mongantown
Brownsville
Randall Advocates New York World’s Fair 1892
Congressman Randall, visiting Philadelphia, predicts an extra session around October 21 and backs an international exposition in New York in 1892 to celebrate Columbus discovery. He lauds Philadelphia’s Centennial impact and says government aid should come only with strong private support.
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New York
Congressman Randall
Philadelphia
Randall
Washington
Mr. Randall
America
Columbus
Dana
New York Sun
United States
Chicago
West
Bastille anniversary rally sparks incendiary Chicago speech
In Curcaco July 28 the Socialistic and Anarchistic groups marked the Bastille centennial with a fiery address by Mrs Lucy E Parsons widow of Haymarket leader. She urged revolution against labor bastilles, calling for rifles and guns to overthrow capitalists amid vociferous applause.
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Curcaco
Bastile
Chicago
Lucy E. Parsons
Haymarket
France
Washington
Debris and rebuilding mark the new Johnstown scene
A flood scarred Johnstown shows rapid homeowner repairs and new stores rising along Main and Clinton streets. Workers pump cellars, clear debris, and salvage what remains as brick fronts and wooden stores reopen under eager local enterprise. The supply of filth and typhoid fears linger amid ongoing recovery.
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America
Sunday Fires Damage Allegheny Businesses
William Calhoun's unoccupied butcher shop on Wilson Avenue Allegheny was burned early yesterday morning causing about 100 dollars in damage. The alarm originated from box 242. The roof of the house on No ae hoge street owned by 2 peon was slightly damaged. The alarm came from box 193.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Calhoun
Wilson Avenue
Allegheny
Remarkable Lifespan of Rollo Brown Noted in Local Obit
Rollo Brown, a Black resident born in an unspecified place, died yesterday at age 105. The notice highlights a long life spanning many eras and notes his cultural background.
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Rollo Brown
La exchanges table shows weekly rates and changes
Dispatches from Clearing Houses list la exchanges for the week ended 1380 with rate increases over 1883. The table compares percent changes across cities and highlights shifts in exchange values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
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Kid
Josiah Tompkins
Frank Lindon
Daslap Runnor
Paibore Goedel
Dwyer
Farrell
Association Games
Reds
Brooklyns
Cincinnati Fellows
Louieville
Ridgewood Park
Cincinnatic
Wentern Nes
Saas
Daryas
T Toccne Soar
Daryen
Gallocy
Kerins
Columban
Louisvilles
Association Record
Tri-State
Leagee
Canton
Cantona
Wheelles
Manstelds
Rineteld
M'Laughlin
Racer Bootjack
Mepatoch
White
Sheehan
Larner
Great Protection Democrat
Congress
the Dispatch
Thz Disparce
Wellingford
Lancaster
Susie Randall
Young Sam
Lucy Parsons
Johnstown
Washington and
Clinton Streets
Man
Clinton Street
Upper
Maineuar
Foster & Zuin
Geis & Schry
Stony Creek
Swank Bros
Schrader
Fourth Ward
Main
Main Street
Franklin
Clinton
Conemaugh
Alleheny City
Hohmann Brothers
Blaine
Main Streets
New Johnstown
Franklin Street
Baltimore and Ohio
Democrat
M. KE
Boston Methodists
Tribune
Vine Street
Baptist Red
Theodore A. Fe
W National Baptist
Eer
Hoffman
Foster
Halkirk
Market
Vine Streets
Cambria Iron Company
Cambria
Franklin Streets
Calaboose
Cambria Club
Red Cross Commissary
Locust Street
Warner Street
Pennsylvania Depot
Millvale
Stonebridge
Borough
Cambris
Cambria Works
Pennsylvania
Ain
Earth
Watts
Ayer
Fee Acre
Worthington
Sestfall
M. D
W. P. Austin & N. W. Railway Co
Burnet
Texas
Lockwood
Kansas
W.H. Strout
Ayer’s
Blooker
Fourth Avenue
Fene
Sylvania
West Virginia
Crowdley
San Francisco
Clearing House
Kiegpater
Sbos
Droggsta
Wolff & Randolph
Pumavepua
Mwfsu
Joseph Horne & CO
Notion Lateens
Brokers—Financial
Aiorgae & Co
New New York
Pampesee
Muli
George T. Carter
Fidelity Title and Trust Co
Fourth Ave
Sale
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