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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1892

Page

11

Reds Down the Champions in Baseball News

Philadelphia and Pittsburg clash in a pitchers' duel and errors fuel big innings. Knell debut for Philadelphia yields seven innings with seven strikeouts as Pittsburg bats suffer. Hamilton and Connor spark Philadelphia while Baldwin and Bierbauer struggle for Pittsburg. Attendance 2,245.

Mack Miller Erlly Philadelphia Knell Baldwin Hamilton Fafely Connor Reilly Smith Shugart Delehanty Farrell Cross Beckley Bierbauer Allen Govotes Ugart Dbierbauer Crounder Pittsburg Thompson Kelly Phillies Hallman Berkley Heilly

Hawke Debuts For St Louis In Strong Pitching Display

In Battiwone July 8 report Hawke, a new pitcher with strong amateur reputation, pitched well for St Louis. The game notes list players from both teams including Crookes Werlen Stover Halligan Glasscock and Vickery on the mound, with final lines showing minor scoring details and umpires.

Battiwone St. Louis Hawke Battirone BP Gore Vaolisi Crooks Sutcliffe Ocarroll Stover Werden Halligan O Glasscock Rourke Brodie Stricker Hawker Rolinson, Co Pinkney Vickery, P Moran, c Baltimore St. Lee Ayapucee Gs Oreeee Ontrel Douie Nares —Meurke Ua Crookes Werlen Imailigan belle—Baltamore St. Lome Vickery Ove Bearand

Unclear OCR fragment from Cleveland area item

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and numbers from a Cleveland area source with unreadable details and no coherent event or outcome to summarize.

Cincinnati Beats Boston 3 2 on Lucky Hitting

Cincinnati defeats Boston by a slim 3 2 score as fan turnout is light. Key players include McPhee and Dufp among others with Smith, Latham and ONeil contributing and home runs by Smith. Stolen bases tally shows Lowe 5 and other baserunning feats noted with incomplete crowd details.

Hoston Fae Cincinnati McPhee Welch Nell Nash iAgg Tucker Sialey P Ron Mets Boaton I-38 Ioston Tolanass Smith Lowe Latham Twentle Plaza Uwrer Oomiskey Dr. Smith Omiskey O' Neil Nanan Ebay Cates Iene Yaifner

New York Defeats Louisville In Scorched Weather Game

New York beat Louisville in a high scoring, hot day contest with attendance listed at 1,089. The box shows Rourke and Borgic among others contributing, while Chicago defeated Washington 6-4 in the later game, with Chicago’s strong batting noted despite mixed fielding.

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Daily League Schedule Highlights Matchups Across Cities

Today’s schedule features Louisville at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Cleveland, St. Louis at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, and Baltimore at Washington, presenting a full slate of intercity games across the circuit.

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

Danville Wilkesbarre Chess Team Scramble Names Listed

Fragmented OCR note lists Danville Wilkesbarre teams with players Hite Rhodes Fox and others. Also mentions Scanton Beranton Altoona and Batteries Swift Reirick Hodson Flanigan in unclear random matchups and places.

Danville Wilkesbarre Benville Menatee Cote Rhodes and Fox Scanton Beranton Sea Eeeares Altoona Tite Errore—Scratton Swift and Reirick Hodson and Flanigan

Young urges Mullane to return under terms already set

Tony Mullane received a letter from National League President SN E Young urging him to rejoin the Cincinnati Reds on his original contract. Mullane remains firm, claiming he did not receive $200 promised by Captain Comiskey and plans to head to Chicago next week. He says his baseball career may end after this season and cites other business interests and a Walnut Hills residence.

Reds Comiskey Tony Highland House Company Walnut Hills Washington Chicago Enbuorba

Local ball club troubles and management conflict

The Pittsburg baseball club faces turmoil as Captain Burns claims he remains in charge and contracts protect him, while rumors swirl of his deposition and Keckley seeking release. Players' discontent and poor team performance prompt calls for swift action by directors to restore patron confidence.

Pittsburg Burns Bockenberger Philadelphia Hls Keckley Barns

Pfeffer Given Free Reign as Louisville Baseball Captain

Pfeffer assumed control of the Louisville team as manager and captain with absolute authority until August 15, the change in command intended to showcase his ability to rebuild the squad. Some shareholders complain the club is weak, yet Pfeffer begins shaping the roster.

Louisville Pfeffer

Pittsburg Catcher Berger Seeks Washington Move

John Berger, Pittsburg catcher, returned from Indianapolis and leaves for Washington to join the club there. He commends Larry Twitchell, questions Stevens the pitcher, and criticizes the Milliempay plan while noting Indianapolis owes players 18 days' salary. He cites league committee constraints on signings.

Pittsburg Washington John Berger Indianapolis Irwin Berger Larry Twitchell Hae Stevens G.T. Brush Borger Py An

Homestead Triumphs In Turbulent East Liverroor Tilt

In East Liverroor on July 28 Home stead won a rank game with wild pitching and heavy hits. Mercer of the Eclipse was battered for nine safeties in four innings and erratic all day. Daniels relieved and shut down the opposing bats, allowing only one hit thereafter.

East Liverroor Homestead Mercer Eclipse Daniels

Gyms Defeated by Alliance in Pittsburg Match

The East End Gyms of Pittsburg lost to Alliance ten here today by 12 to 2. Alliance pitchers were Gumbert and Haller, while Gyms hitters were Wilhelm and Allen.

Alliance East End Pittsburg Gumbert and Haller Wichelm and Allen

Climax team to play Farrells and others this week

Local teams and players are arranging games across the region. Corcoran stars for the season as Dole’s absence cited, while the Gym Reserves and Hazelwood Athletics show strong form and interest in future matches. The Climax team seeks August 5 games with Farrells or Our Hors. Ca Luert to join Brattleboros. Cleveland club and Eastern League notes included. Boston’s catching lineup faces injuries and Lake joins as catcher.

Treasoner Howry Clevelands Dole Connor Davis Tne Hazelwood Athleticeay Niernopes Ameserves Bostons Boston Climax Farrell's CaLuert Minahas Brattleboros Keay Lewistons Vox Derane Caruthers George Gorela Browns Co. P. Caron New York Atuond Burke Hochester Franklin The Buffalos Nett Ganwell Kelly Fred Lake Milwaukee Kansas City Lake

M A Uliffe In Training For Big Fight In New Orleans

Jack McAuliffe the lightweight champion trains on Hampden’s west bank near Bangor in preparation for the September 5 bout with Billy Myer at the Olympic Club New Orleans with $20 000 on the line. He has walked six miles daily from Hampden to Bangor, weighs about 145 pounds and regrets not making the 135 pound limit.

Baxton Penobscot River Bangor Les Post Rillave Hampden Jack McAuliffe Billy Myer Olympic Club New Orleans Jack Ireland Cooper Shop McAuliffe Ron Jimmy Nelson Matty Crowe The Ring

Canadian tennis stars shine as nationals crown champions

At Toronto Ontario on July 248 special report, Mia Smith of Ottawa defeats Davy of Toronto 6-1 6-0 in the ladies semi singles. Osborne Sutton Ontario defeats MacLaren St John NB to reach the final with Smith. Osborne then beats Smith 9-7 7-2 4-2 8-4 to win Canada’s championship. Hovey Harvard defeats Mathews Toronto 6-0 6-1 while Bixby Boston defeats Fuller 6-2 2-6 6-4. Doubles: Hovey Bixby beat Fuller Avery 6-0 3-6 6-4. Hovey Bixby contest tomorrow for Canada title.

Toronto Canada United States Mia Smith Ottawa Miss Davy Miss Osborne Sutton Ontario Miss MacLaren St. John N. B Indies Sing Mra Gentlemen Hove Harvard Mathews Bixby Boston Fuller Hovey Bixb Avery Detroit

Illness Clippers Round Thirteen In Chess Masters Tourney

In a sudden illness, Alapin could not play yesterday. Porges was given a by default in the thirteenth round. Blackburne and Bardeleben were praised for their sharp tactics against Mason and others in morning games, with higher attention to positions and bold maneuvers.

Alapin Porges Blackburne Bardeleben Mason Edb Dagen Anne Marco Encais Walbrodt Nou Loman

Cleveland's Big Day at Glenville Park Harness Meet

In wet race conditions at Glenville Park Cleveland on July 28 harness racing drew a large crowd. Nancy Hanks failed to break the 2:17 standard in the 2:13 heat set by M and S, while George Trots won the 2:17 class with Globe though the finish was marred by a stumble.

Cleveland Glenville Park Nancy Hanka Belle Hamlin-Globe Doble Nancy George Hamlin Geers Globe

Surprising Upset Marks Monmouth Park Race Day

At Monmouth Park July 22 a breezy card drew 5000 spectators as outsider Littl Willie Simmons won the opening mile race after a close finish with May Win. Tenny, the favorite, faded to third but later won the fourth race driving Longbeach before Bergen captured the Hollywood handicap aboard Lustre and Newark stakes with Adelbert. Locohatchee battled Hamilton’s ride amid a rail collision, and Rebecca Rowett colt Doctor barely beat Hayward by a head in the fifth race. Sixth race saw Nomad prevail by three parts of a length over Entre Ti.

Monmoore Parx Longbeach Bergen Chance Gilles Doux Brighton Beach Lustre Adelbert Toral Leonawell Locohatchee Hamilton Hayward Donohue Rebecca Rowett Doctor Ha' Penny Sims Taral Teuoy Garrison Joy Estle Strephon Emperor Othe Lustre We Bergey Kaue Simms Secon Tiree Littlefield Mendicant Propriety Daglito Raintrap Experiment Mendacity Procida Newark Adelbert iii Herzen Merry Monarch Tenny Clayton Slims Tod Haveard Rebeecs Welt W. Donohue Nes i En W Lyme Coleonels Tio We Gelding Breen Rear Guard Dodan Dominotion Lil Furlon Nomad Lambler Entre Tii Otol Lorimer Time Anna Bil Remorse Berwyu Luos

Lavreville Pools for Brighton Beach Races

A July 28 report lists sold pools for tomorrow's Brighton Beach races in multiple events. It includes first race six and one half furlongs selling with numerous horses and prices, second race three quarters of a mile with entries, and fourth and fifth races with various horses and odds. Also noted is the July 4 death of trotting stallion Green River, a $25,000 valued horse owned by Robert Dixon, with $65,000 in engagements.

Lavreville Brighton Beach Tattler Sportsman Luray Daley Woodruff Stryke Ells Jay Qu KI Bledeoe Mountain Seer King Arthur Veran Menthol Pulkeno Pardon Monterey Field Morello Sam Bryant Birdie Iestson Taylor Prince George Minuw King Kelly Siy Ith Bakrallae Prince Peyton Terealy Cane St. Hubert Fiily Mw Cithte Mart Durey Arena Roche Dance Bon Voyage Savona

Jockey Keith dies after Garfield Park injury

Johnny Keith, a popular colored lightweight jockey at Garfield Park, died yesterday morning at the county hospital after being fatally injured Monday. He never regained consciousness following the accident at track off Freelight's saddle. The ordeal affected owners trainers and regular racegoers.

Keith Johnny Kaith Garfield Park Freelight

Keith the Jockey remembered after Garfield Park death

A heartfelt sympathy expo followed the untimely death of jockey Keith. Garfield Park Club began a fund for the Keith family with a generous subscription. Keith, riding for T. D. Carter of Chicago, was in high demand for mounts and shared first honors at the Garfield Park spring meeting with Hoggett, winning 14 mounts.

Keith Garfield Park Club T. D. Carter Chicago Garfield Park Hoggett Npne

Goodwood Cup Won by Artagon with Bend Or Lineup

At Goodwood on day three the Goodwood cup was won by Artagon a 65 year old bay horse trained by Mr Douglass Baird. Bine Green ridden by Duke of Waenminno finished second and Colorado owned by Colonel North took third place.

Loxnox Douglass Baird Artagon Bend Or Tiger Lille Duke of Waenminno Bine Green Caerulus Angelica Colonel North Colorado George Frederick Piercy

Great Hace Off Inpertinent Race Between Axtell and Allerton

The great race between Axtell and Allerton is postponed after C W Williams learns from Budd Doble that Axtell is not in condition to start. He will be sent back to quarters at Terre Haute.

Axtell Allerton C. W. Williams Budd Doble Terre Haute

National amateur regatta ends with three close races

The twenty first annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen concluded with three hotly contested events. Wyandotte Boat Club from Michigan won the senior race, beating Modoc of St. Louis by about two lengths in nine minutes. The Ariel club of Baltimore and Astoria Athletic Club of Long Island won the other two races after the Atalantas of New York nearly fouled the Nonpareils in the opening heat and finished second.

SapaTova National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Sons &.C Philadelphia P. EB Atalantans Ariels Baltimore Astoria Athletic Club Long Island Atalantas New York Atlantas Wyandotte Boat Club Michigan Arronant Toronto Modoc St. Louis Modocs Wyandottes

Sullivan weighs 2194 pounds in weight loss stunt

New York July 68 Special John L Sullivan is rapidly getting down to weight. He tipped the beam at 2194 pounds yesterday afternoon at 6 o clock while clothed only in his modesty. Phil Casey plans to cut off four more pours off the champion to reach 210 pounds. The Canoes Place Inn spectacle has been terrific for two days and Sullivan has suffered. Sullivan said he would not endure training for $100,000 again. Casey predicts Sullivan will weigh 300 pounds within a year after the New Orleans fight.

New Yon John L. Sul Mvan Phil Casey Canoes Place Inn Sullivan New Orleans Jimmy Rows Desxcan Ieemah Jake Kilrain Pea Tank Marvin Donovax Bit Stavin New York Cal McCartnt Robert Wilson Billy Myrer Mre Auliffe Link Pieda Myer Jud Dempsey Pat Griifrin Pagiltet Moore Bureington Patron Aloes Fenee Tristan Dilly Carney Herne Hill Wlaom N.C Zimmerman Dasans

Fine and Bernard Dog Duquesne Owner and Pedigree

A Fine and Bernard Dog owner J C O Donnell of 6 Bidwell Street Allegheny keeps a rough coated St Bernard named Duquesne. The six month old dog stands 27 inches at the shoulder and weighs several pounds. Sire Jim Biaray imported owned by E B Sears Melrose Mass. Dam Columbia Vouus daughter of champion Keeper owned by A G W Patterson Worcester Mass.

J.C. O'Donnell Bidwell Street Allegheny St. Bernard Duquesne Jim Bia Ray E. B. Sears Melrose Mass Columbia Vouus Alr. G. W. Patterson Worcester

Builders' Trades Council Annual Plcase at Ross Grove

The Builders' Trades Council will hold their annual place at Ross' Grove on August 3. About 800 in prizes will be awarded for athletic events including running and jumping. Entries can be made at the billiard hall. Admission is 38 cents.

Builders' Trades Council Ross’ Grove

Pigeon Shoot Sets 200 Dollar Side Bet At Brownesville

Astostows July 22 reports Gus Bakewell of Brownsville and Charles Bastow scheduled to duel next Monday at Brownesville in a pigeon shoot worth $200 a side. Each marks 13 birds to be shot.

Astostows Gus Bakewell Brownsville Charles Bastow Brownesville

Ocean Steamship Arrivals Report

Ocean steamship arrivals list ships and destinations with scattered city names. Notable mentions include Glasgow, Southampton, Liverpool, Boston, and New York as ports of call. The fragmentary text hints at routes to Columbia and Massachusetts, reflecting a busy transatlantic traffic snapshot.

Columbia New Nore Southampton Ingen Glasgow Scandinavian Boston Askor ‘Ork York Liverpool Massachusetts Spoaduty

To Let Rooms Advertised In The Dispatch Columns

Have you a vacant room and wish a tenant? Advertise in The Dispatch To Let Rooms Cent-a-Word column. Wakar's Family Soil contains no free alkali and will not injure your clothes. aw

The Dispatch Wakar

Obituary notices for Ford Lawless and Presendoerfer deaths

Obituaries report the deaths of Susan Ferd Ford aged 61? years and 6 months interment in Apollo PA. Mrs M Lawless age 30s? funeral at Glenwood residence with interment in Westernport MD. Anna Presendoerfer aged 2? years 11 months funeral Saturday at 2 from No 47 Woegtly street Allegheny City.

Asbury Sarah M. Woodcock Vespucius Street Glenwood Forvar So'clock Westernport Baltimore Pressendoerfer Anna da George Rosa Presendoerfer Woegtly Street Allegheny City

The Great Bicyclist Portraits Osmond and British Wheelmen

Arthur Zimmerman, star rider of the New York Athletic Club, returns from abroad aboard the City of Paris. A large wheelman delegation and 200 riders greet him at Vesey Street, then escort him to Asbury Park for a celebratory dinner. He praises American rivals, criticizes English tracks, and asserts American superiority in speed and handicapping. He won multiple prizes overseas and expects faster times at Asbury Park in August.

New York Arthur A. Zimmerman New York Athletic Club City of Paris Crystal Stream Zimmerman City of Paris Vesey Street North River Joseph McDermott Asbury Park Crystal Freehold Board of Trade

Jim Corbett Visitors See Prime Condition Ahead of Fight

Jim Corbett trained at a cozy cottage in New York with visitors including Colonel McLean, George Morgan, Phil Dwyer, Captain Williams, and Long Island and New York sportsmen. Captain Williams, representing the Olympic Club, praised the training quarters and discussed July plans and a possible Dixon-Skelly bout with a $7,000 stake offer. Betting sentiment among Sullivan backers remains cautious as relations between camps continue.

New Yonk Jim Corbett Brooklyn Colonel McLewoe Philadelphia Corbett George Morgan Phil” Dwyer Long Island New York Williams Olympic Club Corbete Bray Pritchard Olyorpie Club Dixon- Skelly South Sullivan

Pritchard Won't Come Fight Setup in America Declined

Captain Williams of the Olympic Club in New Orleans says he will not press to bring an English challenger to fight Bob Fitzsimmons for money. Charles Noel aims for three championship fights on September 5 6 and 7. A cable from George Baird known as Squire Abington confirms Pritchard cannot go to America to settle his contest with Jem Hall. Dixon backer offers $7500 purse for a Dixon Skelly bout on August 6 at the club.

New Yeak Williams Olympic Club New Orleans Bob Fitzsimmons Charles Noel George Baird Squire Abington Tul Pritchard America Jem Pritchard-Hall George Dixon Dixon Jack Skelly

Ryan Wilks Welterweight Fight Heads for Omaha Showdown

In Chicago and other cities rumors circulate about a fair deal for Tom Ryan in his South Omaha bout with Jack Wilks. The 2000-seat arena is ready, with a $3,500 purse and winner take all. Both fighters are in strong condition and bets run high as a large crowd is expected.

Omaha Chiccago Tom Ryan South Omaha Jack Wilks St. Louis Ring Fanhion Evens Chicago Ryan

Ironworker Feud Sparks Rough Memorial Night in Younsstown

Two well known ironworkers Jack Williams and Di Jones clashed in a heated dispute at an event in Younnstown. The confrontation followed long standing tensions between the men and ended with a disorderly scene near the city square. Local witnesses reported shouts and pushing as onlookers tried to separate them. no serious injuries were confirmed.

Younsstown Jack Williams

Road Race Jurisdiction Hearsawaited Board Debate

Citizens await Board ruling on the legal scope of the L A W in road racing. A Lincoln Street Road Race in Boston is set to prompt further discussion, with an official statement expected after Chairman Raymond delivers his piece in about a month.

Temry Boston Raymond

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