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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1889
Page
6
Chicago loses to Boston amid a hard fought baseball clash. Tener and Staley shine for the West visitors while Rowe and Dunlap falter for Chicago, leading to a discouraging defeat and renewed Boston interest in Dunlap.
A brief baseball inning recap lists two base hits by Mack and a three base hit by A Lewin. Sacrifice plays reference Ward Lyons Willse Gore and mentions Connor. Pitching by Day and Gore with Ferson striking out one. Umpire Phil Baker noted.
Boston defeated Philadelphia in a soggy field where slick grounds aided the home team. Gleason pitched for Boston while Philadelphians struggled with errors and weak hitting as the game stretched just over an hour and a half.
Game line shows sparse box score data with players Sullivan Buckley Basset Getrelo totals and misc errors. Mentions McA Double play and a few outs with umpire Curry and base actions.
In Baltimore on July 80, Kansas City could not solve Cunningham's curves as the visitors fell short with fielding errors enabling two runs. The game featured solid pitching by Baltimore and controversial calls by umpires Holland and Berine.
Scottdale Pa July 3 A certified check for 3 is offered as forfeit for a two game series between Scottdale Baseball Club and J W Scotte of Reedanne on the Heath and Teh of Usttdale Western Peotaritemie The challenge outlines conditions for selecting 11 players by each side and managerial agreement on venues and umpires.
The snippet showsBase hits and fielding notes for teams in games at Hamilton Wheeling and Dayton, with errors and highlight players Shamus Maer Zecher Herrington and Wheelings. It also lists National League matchups Chicago at Pittsburgh Indianapolis at Cleveland New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston American Association Cincinnati at Columbus Louisville at Brooklyn Kansas City at Baltimore International League Syracuse at Rochester Hamilton at Buffalo Detroit at Toronto Toledo at London.
Battioney July 30 Umpire Goldsmith moved to Philadelphia and Umpire Kerinas sent to Brooklyn as Barnie manager of the Bal club protests Gold decision.
Partial sports note describes a baseball game halted by rain with interruptions in the second inning and teams Louisville-Brooklyn and St. Ann unnamed, reflecting a midseason delay in Philadelphia.
Yesterday's defeat not Braley's fault as the Giants appear to slide. St Pauls seek matches with the Success team or the Electrics, Flaherty at M4 Ann Street. Local officials differ on Dunlap offer to Boston. Nimick confirms it. Schoenfelder of the Southside named the Seventeen Maroons. They aim to be under seventeen.
Special telegram reports Adeline F Smith and Irving Johnson, married in 1883, quarreled after a year. Both filed for divorce in New York courts and were granted decrees with opposite remarriage privileges. Mrs Johnson remarried Alexander Champlin. he now sues to nullify her new marriage, citing conflicting court orders and barred remarriage.
Lucrose reports Cardinal Lavigerie near death in the city. He has received the sacrament of extreme unction as his condition worsens.
The snippet lists Pure Rye Whisky brands including Gibson's Pure Eye Whisky and Moss Export, advertising full quarts and export offerings. It references seller addresses such as Fifth Avenue and mentions years like 1880, indicating historical advertising copy for rye whisky products.
The B & O R B will sell excursion tickets to Atlantic City next Thursday at 10 dollars round trip. Tickets valid 10 days. trains depart depot at 8 A M and 9 20 P M. Secure parlor and sleeping car space at once. Bargains in triped and fancy nets and flannels at reduced prices at Jos Homyz & Co Penn Avenue Stores.
Picnic season reaches peak as demand grows for popular snack accompaniments and beverages. Vendors report rapid sales of crackers, drinks, and party items, with crowds filling stalls and shelves rapidly emptied in peak hours.
Race day chaos and fast trotting times mark the Cleveland meeting with rain soaked grounds and a wild crowd. Hanover and Los Angeles duel in the Excelsior stakes while Bay horse performers Earn applause as Milan and Montrose pursue the lead. Lucky Baldwin’s mare seals dramatic finish.
Pleasant at St Paul Minn July races featured good weather and a large attendance. The gentlemens saddle race drew crowds. Results include Beevents winning the sixth race and Bridgelight taking a mile race, with various placings and a foul claim pending after the stretch.
The Grand Circuit started at Cleveland today drawing a fair crowd as two races were decided in heats. The track was in good condition and the weather ideal for racing. Pommaries list trotting purses and results from opening day.
Damp weather hit Monmouth Pang as horses ran a three quarter mile program. Bess won the opening race in 1 84 with Fred A second and Leo H third, while the track was less muddy than yesterday. Second race details incomplete.
A boxing bout at the California Athletic Club featured Frank Murphy of England and Billy Murphy in a grueling 27 round featherweight match for 1800. Both fighters endured extended exchanges with heavy blows, crowd urged for a draw, but the referee declared no draw as officials planned to review the bout.
In Borrao on July 30 Peter Jackson the California contender sparred with Tom Lynch Irish Giant in a four round show. Lynch charged Jackson but the bout ended amid chaos as blows and crowd eruptions drew police to stop the fight.
Lonpos July 3 The Philadelphia cricket team and the Gentlemen of Southampton resumed play. Newhall scored 21 for the Americans and Patterson dominated with 106 before carrying out his bat. Visitors totaled 224 in their innings while Philadelphia stood 134 for six after 2 sessions.
A telegram from Battrore dated July 3 reports Kilrain resists surrender to New Orleans authorities and rejects terms from an alleged detective. He would rather settle with the Governor of Mississippi, with hopes of returning home.
In Braddock Pennsylvania on July 3 racing unfolded with a pacing race at Union Driving Park. J L Carlisle and H S Hampton owned pacers faced rivals including Nalls Gray Eagle and D M Kier’s ram took top spots but several ponies battled for position.
Peter Jackson, the colored Australian pugilist, staged an exhibition in town last night. This afternoon at the TL House corridor, Tom Lees claimed poverty and a dispute led to a single match in which Jackson was downed and later...
A lively bout yesterday featured seven rounds, fought under Queensberry rules for a 15 a side contest. Hartipes pak tue beanee led from the start, while Hengas Fan represented Pittovornet as the opponent.
Hal Pointer won the 225 pacing race at Cleveland yesterday. The bay gelding is by Tom out of Sy Wagle and trained by Calum. Ed al praised the performance as a strong showing for the colt.
The card lists a 2 27 olasa trotting with 13 entries. Free for all Reliet shows entries including Sliver prays to dag and Ben-c- Tr among others. The list mentions erasers and Benet as part of the field in the Cleveland program today.
Eight state department commanders met in Chicago to decide on attendance at the Milwaukee encampment. They endorsed discouraging attendance due to railroads not offering satisfactory rates. Committees were authorized to insist on definite transportation and hotel contracts or move the encampment location.
The brick works of M. Law & Sons at South Thirty-fourth and Jane streets burned last night after midnight. The shed roof collapsed before firefighters arrived, destroying machinery and about 15,000 bricks produced daily. Estimated loss 64 500 with 4 500 insured.
Dr W H Woolery, longtime president of Bethany College, died at his Bethany residence at nine o clock. He led the college for about ten years and held a national reputation.
The second annual convention of the Hi bernian Rifles B of E was held at Flannery's Hall. Officers elected include Colonel Major Felix deans Pittsburg Lieutenant Colonel John and Captain J Kelly. Next Saturday evening the first dress parade will be at Mansfield Pa. Resolutions favored Parnell and his Rule colleagues and expressed loyalty to America.
An ordinance to widen Superior street in Allegheny to fifty feet and convert Bosene Jackson into a street by avenue was ordered in committee for printing for Allegheny Council use.
Invitations go out for a basket picnic to be hosted by the city printers at Aliquippa on August 23 under the Anned Union No 7 and L A 1630 K.
Reports from Lane Brimagee North Dakota July 30 describe Rolfe of Benson county pushing an amendment barring non citizens from voting after five years. The assembly debated, with Moer of Lamoure opposing and others fearing foreign influence. The Montana executive bill passed, salaries stagnant, and a soldiers home measure cleared in Wash convention. The militia and arms provisions faced amendments and exemptions were discussed.
Meeting in Duquesne with Methodist congregation discusses prevention after a church fire. Witnesses lean toward arson theory with Rev. Tannehill endorsing prearranged burning for plunder and calls for a night watchman to guard the church.
Henry Parker, 50, bookkeeper for Consolidated Gas in New York City, committed suicide by arsenic between Monday night and this morning. An English-born citizen, Parker attended the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity. His wife died three years ago, leaving five daughters aged 6 to 18 in the home.
The article notes growing focus on air navigation and the quest to increase power without adding weight. It argues engines or fuels may yield solutions, with the ideal airship being light yet strong, and highlights birds as models of power and strength rather than mere lightness.
A Kansas editor complains that his recent column was misconstrued by local merchants who have since refused him credit, stirring friction in the business district and prompting calls for clarity in reporting.
D R Sheehan of Brownsville answers Martins challenge and declares he will meet him in a boxing match tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock prepared to fight.
The Sileghery County Republican Executive Committee will hold a meeting in Commonburg on Saturday in August at 2 o clock. Delock a meeting to be held in J County convent offices with order Bert to be announced.
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