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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1890
Page
6
A rough day at Recreation Park shows Becker's men unable to challenge the Gorhamites as Pirates and Giants suffer through errors and weak hitting. Ewing stands out for New York with a homer and three bagger while Pitburg and Kehrne struggle fielding and pitching.
The New York league lineup dominated by hitters blanked, as Gumbert allowed six hits in the first inning and 18 in three, with Baker yielding nine more. Osbourne and Roque booted plays, while Rusie was wild but effective at times. New York counted in every inning but the sixth. Attendance 108. Powers Cincinnati July 3.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 8 to 6 in a see saw National League game at the grounds. Gleason allowed runs while Hutchinson was erratic, issuing bases on balls that led to Philadelphia scoring. Attendance 1,650 as Burns and Carroll powered Chicago with key hits and Meyers provided a long homer.
Cincinnati League Club seeks to sign Latham after Chicago Brotherhood refused. Negotiations reportedly began last Saturday and Baldwin’s release tied to the pursuit. Latham and Von der Ahe mobiles were engaged, with Von der Ahe offering Latham’s release for 30. If secured, Latham would play third base and Marv would move to right field. Nicol may be released and Kansas City could claim him.
Fragmentary recap lists games with Brooklyn and Columbus results, names like Murphy Loy Connor Toledo and Healy Welch Rogers Hughes Robinson, plus scattered scores and team mentions including Athletics and Syracuse. Text is garbled with stray numbers and placeholders, making full details uncertain.
Syracuse July 9 Manager Chris Von der Ahe told our correspondent details of a new baseball project planned for operation as soon as possible.
The Chicago magnates discuss a three-league consolidation to form a 20 club circuit across many cities. Attending fans would rise and travel costs fall. Von der Abe claims the days of separate circuits are numbered and a world title bid could hinge on such a union.
A schedule listing National League games in New York Brooklyn Cleveland Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati and Players League games Brooklyn Pittsburg Boston Buffalo New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland with an Association game Columbus versus Athletics. Includes multiple city teams and venues.
Bursa Vista reports the Buena Vistas fielded new uniforms and shut out the Irwins 1 to 0. Notable performances came from Catcher Whittington and Ramick, who fanned the visitors as they arrived at the plate. The team offers to play clubs on the Yough for a fee of 50 to 100 dollars per side, contact Cooney W. Secretary and Treasurer.
Crevenana July 9 The Grand Circuit Trotting meeting at Cleveland Driving Park saw a record pace in the free for all with Hal Pointer beating Adonis by a neck after Adonis set the fastest mile pace in a race. Hal then won the next three heats as a large crowd enjoyed dry track conditions and fast times.
Telegraph reports sensational trotting at Harrodsburg with Nancy Hanks lowering the state record to 2 10 1/2 for a 4-year-old. Fine weather, good track, attendance listed as 4,000. Minnie Cassel exceeded class summaries in pacing, while other details note Bonnie Wilmore and Mattle H in stake actions.
In St Paul the Twin City Jockey Club hosted a 2,500 spectator card with fast times. Ehaftan won the opening mile, Delmar second, Onlight third in 1:42. The second race saw an unclear winner with Repea second and Gracie thi third. Fourth race Longlight took the mile and a sixteenth with Euan Lindsay second and Woodcraft third. the mile concluded with Pick wick winning and Al Farrow taking third.
Today's racing results list six events with winners including Winons and Mrs. Bennett in race one, Crab and Come-to-Tow in race two, and Belle d Or with Golden Oren in race three. Time readings appear for several races, while other details and spellings are garbled or incomplete.
Worcester Driving Club held its second day of races in Worcester Massachusetts with results listing time classes 2:37 and 2:25 divisions. Drivers include Medford and Greenfield participants as names appear amid garbled OCR.
Telegram from GuTrensBveG lists race results with multiple errors in names and times. First race six furlongs Ripton wins with Biscuit and Blumber third. Second race five furlongs Enola wins with Favors second. Remaining races show varied placements and times, though many OCR errors obscure some entries.
Paton reports today's Brighton races with results across six races. Winners include Noggett Rustic Young 5 Newbury and Verdureth Sixth Mile with various runners, times noted for several events though some names are garbled.
A special telegram reports Wildwood in the Southwest district as a major oil field with rising operations and 15 wells drilling and 10 rigs up. Production at Whitesell, Griffith & Co, and Bridgewater Gas Co sites is summarized, with about 1,800 barrels daily and potential fringe development in Westview.
A meeting of green and amber glass manufacturers will be held at the Mountain House to adjust wage scales and resolve differences ahead of September 1 start date. Eastern and Western delegates, including Joseph Atkinson and Craven, will attend as the trade remains in fair condition.
Beaver seeks a pest house Typhoid fever rages at Bethlehem Blairsville reports copperhead bite on Obler Our G A R event opens in Ellsworth Park Scottdale Johnston stone laid soon Fayette county ration at 79 319 vs 63 654 in 130 a game Hackman poisoned by bananas tarantula death of Grove W Ganor Postmaster Soles flees bond 20000 Rayelia linked to West Economy murder seen in Homewood Baltimore and Ohio to begin double track bridge at Wheeling Creek
The weather section notes warmer air moving across Pennsylvania and West Virginia with southerly winds. Expect southerly breezes and mild temperatures ahead with possible regional variations and brief showers.
Telegram updates show river levels at Brownsville 4 feet ing and rising in parts. Morgantown 4 feet stationary. Louisville canal 4 feet 4d inches with 2 feet at falls and 7 feet 8 inches at canal foot as conditions vary. Cincinnati river rising with clear hot weather. Weather states clear with few changes. Louisville and nearby areas report warm crests and rising waters. overall business fair amid partly steady to rising river readings.
A jumbled summary notes upcoming games and matchups among local teams at Exposition Pay and East Liverpool. It mentions pro team Pittsburg, Our Boys, Crockery City, and Our lnyal Recreation Park events. Also referenced are boxers Paddy Nessene, Jack McAuliffe, Jim Carroll, Andy Bowman, and Jim Galvin with a collision and team size observations.
A major blaze at the North Pier on Lake Michigan near Michigan Street razed vast lumber piles and factory stock. The fire spread from Fitzsimmons and Connell docks to E. E. Ayer and Whitcomb yards as fireboats aided efforts amid a wind-swept, near inaccessible site.
Conferees at The Original Package Conference today agreed to report to their houses the Senate bill on the subject. The session focused on the original package measure and set plans to move the proposal forward in the legislative process.
Boston reports Miss Emma Sheridan, leading lady at the Boston Museum, has wed Alfred Brooks Fry Chief Engineer of the Postoffice and Sub Treas building in a secret ceremony. They honeymoon on Maine coast as gossip swirls about the match how Fry long courted Sheridan despite theater ties.
An advertisement proclaims Tutt's Pills cure many diseases if the body is not irreparably injured. It claims to harmonize the liver, spleen, heart, and kidneys, renewing health and vigor. A testimonial from John Fairleigh of late Canyon, Colorado, cites improved vitality after use.
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