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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1890

Page

18

New York and Pittsburgh Batter Up in One-Sided Game

May 31 report from Brotherhood Park details a lopsided game where Keefe dominated for New York and Tener struggled for Pittsburgh. Gore Ewing and Connor homered as New York exploded with 16 runs while Pittsburgh managed few errors and scattered hits. Attendance reported as 40,491 with 1,245 total runs across the league.

Stecil Telegram Dispatch New York Brotherhood Park New Yorks Pittsburgs Keefe Tener Gore Ewing Connor Mg Ital Slattery Slattery Connylso Robingon Keefean Pittsburg Corcoran Herk Richardson Cincinnati

Boston Players League triumph despite Brouthers absence

The Boston Players League won today with Haddock driving most of the offense as Brouthers was kept off base. Attendance reached 3,553 with notable hits from Galan Murphy Madden Sash Storer and Irwin Richardson contributing two steals and multiple first-base plays.

Boston Mey Boston Players” League Brouthers Bese Biters Haddock Boeton REPAX Buffalo Repfae

Chicago Beats Philadelphia In Thrilling 5 4 Game

Chicago Players' League club edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 in a tense contest today at home. Attendance around 4,000. Notable hits included Militant and Pfeffer with two basers, and Comiskey contributing.

Philadelphia Chicago Players’ League Dererma Bbp Sbcchicago Repa E Griffa Shinde Hulimen Outy Mulvey Nell Milligan Comiskey I Cross Pfeffer Wood Farrar Sanirmo Caldwin Cun'gham Toate

Cleveland Edges Brooklyn In Ten To Win Baseball Tilt

Cleveland defeated Brooklyn 3 to 2 in ten innings as Brown Ings drew a base on balls and Larkins delivered a run scoring single. Attendance reported at 1 088 with Ward’s Players League team the opponent.

Cleveland Brooklyn Brown- Ings Dowrte Larkto Ward Beore

Players' League Standings Near Pennant Meeting

The table presents the standings of the Players' League team elute near the pennant meeting, outlining team positions and performance as the season progresses.

Amateur Athletic Toonies Show at Millvale Opera House

Amateur wrestling and boxing tournament set for June 7 at Millvale Opera House features a roster including Dennis Mar cin, Jerome Marry, Jack Met, William Gimmer, Willism Sten, Dave tood, Nick Fuilsnger, Leonard Moesback, Bilton Jack, and others from East End Twelfth ward Suvcents ward Tenth ward.

Millvale Opera House Tye Goutestente Dennis Marcin East End Jerome Marry Twelfth Ward Ward Ken Hrighton Jack Met Suvcents William Gimmer Tenth Ward Willism Sten Dave Tood Nick Fuilsnger Leonard Moesback Bilton Jack

Wheeling Edges McKivesport In Tight Showdown

McKeesport and Wheeling played a close, competitive game with Wheeling pulling out a 7 to 6 victory. Milbee and Jahns led the offense with multiple hits while Armitage and White contributed in the infield. Pitching restricted scoring and the tight duel kept fans engaged throughout.

Baseball Notes Show Broad League Talk And Player Figures

Notes from the season include Bierbauer of the Brooklyns posting a .535 fielding average, Dan Richardson at .944 with eight errors in four games, Mulvey at third with strong fielding, and Surmised income figures for Dunlap. Rivalry chatter cites Kanes City struggles, and Brooklyn and Cincinnati tensions over Duryea. Proceedings discuss Brotherhood prospects, managerial queries, and cross league comparisons in New York exhibitions.

Bierbauer Brooklyns Serap Chester Boston ?. L Mike Keuiy Dunlap Dan Richardson Hornung New York IHE Kanes Brooklyn Conselletille Vaughn Giants Ewing Ward New Yorks John Tener P. Hator Chicago Fim Iam Tom Lortts Pete Duryea Durres Lotus Cincinnati

Various amateur baseball results and notices from Decoration Day

A compilation of disparate game results and notices from amateur teams on Decoration Day. Notable scores include The Coming Players 72 defeating a picked nine 1, The Red Lion Stars over Eagle Blnes, and The Olym 6 to 5 over J. A. Galvins. Local addresses for team managers are listed for responses.

Ove Bars, JR Red Lion Stars Eagle Blnes Olym J. A. Galvins Enterprise Stars California Stars Harry Hollors John A. Welleieets

Letopin Race Day Results Reported

May 5 at Letopin the results list Hopeful won the first race over Sliver King and Castaway. In the second race Longshore took first with Pine Ti finishing second and Gascon third. Multiple misread names appear in the text but the order shows Hopeful and Longshore as winners, with nearby finishers indicated.

de Nati Letopin Sliver King Castaway Meron AD Kiisabeth

Pittsburg Defeats Boston Behind Clarkson Pitching

Boston drops 9 to 6 as Pittsburg fields a scrub lineup. Clarkson uses a slow drop ball to overpower Boston, while Pittsburg hit freely and capitalizes on seven innings of aggressive hitting and two Boston errors. In New York, Cincinnati edges the Mets 6 to 4 as Burkett Marr and Summers star with four hits combined.

Pleteburg Boston Ccsce Ciocinnat New York Brooklyn Chien Philadelphia Cleveland Pittsburg N. L John Clarkson Jones Bean Eaters Baker Clarkson Pittsburgs Smith Wilson Ganzel Tucker Sullivan McGarr Brodie Miller Bennett Hochorian John OU Cit McGare Altendancr The Ecore Prefittsrig Raa Tooker Ders Ed Rons Iler Sereee Ganzel Mith Pittsbury Han Gistoson Berger Biers Wilson Keat Clargson Zacharias Tiernan Alseol Bkockley Marr Esterbr'k Holliday Clarke Beard Burkett Reilly Denny Rusgie Mullane Sommers Keenan YORK Jamenigi York

Philadelphia Eases Past Cleveland inopportune hitting errors

The Philadelphia National League club defeated Cleveland this afternoon by timely hitting aided by costly errors on Ardner and Veach. Attendance 2,111. Box scores show Philadelphia 4 Cleveland 3 with notable hits by Mayer and Burke and errors fueling the decisive inning.

Philadelphia Cleveland Son Pare Ardner Veach Phila Ricleveland Olbarin Thompson Mayer Siena Burke Oane Shasley Fiesta Alien Sneck Linsoln McAuley Zimmer Gierson MecLermott

Brooklyn Nine Defeats Chicago in Crippled Handoff Battle

The Brooklyns C. L. edged Chicago 7 to 4 in a prettily played contest despite injuries. Barns and another player listed as hospital victims were among 2,062 spectators. Scoring details show key hits by Collins, Cooney, Anson, and Lovett with pitchers Lovett and Coughlin contributing.

Brooklye Chicago Brooklyns C. L Barns Bbra E Brookltn AE Coonewe Dds Carroll Colling Wilmot Ore Terry Anson Foutz Pinkney Caruthers O'Brien Smith Coughlin Daly Lovett

National League Pennant Contenders Standings Revealed

Nations League standings show clubs' positions in the pennant race with current records and games behind. Details highlight leading teams, midtable clubs, and potential contenders for the championship.

Mondas Entries at Latonin Racecard Notes

Cincinnati May 11 entries listed for Latonin races. First race one mile and 70 yards selling includes Bally hoo Major Tom El Brookful Lucy P Broduke Bonaletta. Second race for 3-year-olds one mile names Little Prince Rogers Crawfish Milldale Hy Dy Outlook Uncle Bob Prince Fonse. Handicap one and one sixteenth miles lists Osborne Romini Benson Netile dotson Fd Hopper Marcha Josie M Gymnast Gunshot Climax Hirth ony Hypocrite Catalpa Laura David. Fourth race merchants stake one and one sheath miles Cecil B Heron Elytion King Regent Brandolette Teuton Hose. Other entries include Mo ra Lisdeny Glockner Toubraland Jeanette Emma Fields Warplot.

Mondas Latonin Cincinnati Ballyhoo Major Tom Brookful Lucy Prince Fonse Osborne Romini Benson Netile Dotson Fd Hopper Marcha Josie M Gymnast Gunshot Climax Hirthony We Brandolette Teuton Hose Boongs Glockner le Amile Sell Toubraland Jeanette Emma Fields Warplot

East End Tennis Tournament at Amberson Avenue

The Amberson Avenue Tennis Club held a tournament yesterday on Amber son avenue East End. Eight entries competed with ten in sinion. Doubles were in the morning and the team of G and Marcus Acheson won first prize, earning Slocem rackets. Second prize was flat tennis caps presented by Paulson Bros.

Amberson Avenue

Harrisburg Claims Lead in Inter-State League Pennant Race

Special Telegram from Harrisburg reports strong crowds in Harrisburg and Altoona as Inter-State League games attract large turnouts. Harrisburg leads after winning three exhibition and three championship games in York and Harrisburg, with York the main rival. The club added Householder Cox and Plannery boosting hopes, while Baxter of Lehigh University begins pitching for Harrisburg next week as the chase tightens.

Harrisburg Altoona York Mariinburg Oc Cmony Householder Cox Plannery Yorks

Players League holds schedule vote in New York

A central board conference in New York attended by executives from eight clubs debated scheduling. The vote favored keeping the current schedule with six clubs endorsing retention, Pittsburg and Buffalo absent. Secretary Browell claimed the matter settled and warned of financial readiness to respond if any club retires.

PAPO New York Players’ League Pittsburg Huffalo Central Board of Directors E. &. Talcott FE. A. MecAlpin John Addison Chicago F. H. i Retary Browell Tral Board Eix Volune Rotary Brunell

Wire Tappers At Latonia Races Cause Large Pool Losses

Dr Louis reports ten poolroom keepers in the city were cheated by a wire tapping scheme at Latonia races. The last Harold stake race saw Georgetown win at 8 to 1 after delays, with conspirators later caught dividing spoils. Losses mounted to thousands across rooms including Farber and McGrane as investigation begins and arrests loom.

Dr. Louis Latonia Harold Stake Palestine St. Louis Gascon Allan Bane Georgetown Daisy F Farber Mcgrane

Repairing the Park at Homewood Aiming for Grand Circuit Bid

Homewood Park undergoes repairs to the grand stand and fences preparing for July races. Gary McCracken attends a June 10 Rochester meeting of driving park leaders to seek Homewood Park’s Grand Circuit sit. Officials hail Decoration Day success as a sign races will regain popularity locally.

Homewood Homewood Park Gary McCracken Rochester Association

Morris Park Entries for Monday May 31

Morris Park lists Monday entries with six races. Notable horses and weights include Niagara ifs Singward 122, Konit and Gipsy Queen 117 in the first race. Sweet Hom faterton Fernwoya 115 in the second. Kirkover Brentano Melrowr McGinty Gold or S18 in the third. Sequence colt Blithe 18 and Wood Cotter 18 in the fourth. Revnew Fite James Fordham Salisbury 17 in the fifth. Lad Pulsifer Manola 107 and arrow Pelham 16 in the sixth.

Morris Park New York Niagara Ifs Singward Hope Janma Amendon Edith Kirkover St Brentano Melrowr McGinty Florette Miss Williams Parthenia Cutalong Maid of the Mist Mary Stone Vacation Martha Washington Unp Keary Wood Cotter Bertha Claud __ Warate Prischin Saxonette Sraneeine Servitor Judge Gee Civil Service Heninge Fannie Peterborough Druidess Ethelus Lordiike Jersey Pat Coots T. Beatiment Manola Arrow Pelham Royal Garter Woodburn Im Lee Christie Bliss Arably Artery Dalsyrian

McKeesport Driving Park to Host July 4 Race Day

The McKeesport Driving Mark Association surveyed May 31 and revealed it is deeply in debt while striving to fund and repair the park and track. A large program of races is planned for July 4 along with the American Mechanics parade spanning five counties at the site.

McKeestonn McKeesport Racra Amercan Mechanics

Creole Sets Sail for Challenge After Fine Showings

The Creole delivers standout performances as a new tonner, stunning rivals and drawing strong attention for a potential match. Her swift centerboard design and recent form mark her as the vessel to watch in forthcoming clashes.

Pomofico Controversy Over Post Office Game Score

Sporting Editor of the Dispatch reports a contradiction to yesterday's paper on a game between post office clerks and carriers. Carriers won 9 to 1 after an umpire's decision. clerks refused to play after the fifth inning. Letter carriers will play the clerks again for 9. Organize contact H Schaab Carrier P C city.

Dispatch Pican Post Ofice H. Schaab Carrier P. C City

Reverend a Pinte Wiener Whitson Tide Plate Race Winner

The Manchester race for the Whitson tide plate of 2.70 sovereigns was run today. E. Mlanc's bay colt Heverend won the event.

Reverend Pinte Wiener Manchester E. Mlanc Heverend

Sporting Notes and Jottings From Coastal Cities

The column reports Jonnx L. Sullivans reception at the Duquesne Hotel with notable sports figures present. Tommy Warren trains in Lakewood for a 7 000 point straight race billiards match between Jacob Schaefer and McCreery in San Francisco. Fitzsimmons a recent New England middleweight contender is described after a nine round bout, while Jack Ashton Davies and others spark local interest in boxing and rowing plans are hinted at for the summer.

Jonnx L. Sulltv Duquesne Hotel Tommy Warren T. J. Mack Lakewood Dam Eaton Jacob Schaefer MccCreery California San Francisco Schaeter Jake Krisrall Baltimore Peneitie Oy Sicioar Jimoe Fitzsimmons Sullivan Oeed Van McAuliffe

Inter Collegiate Athletics Meet Sets Several Records

The fifteenth annual field meeting of the Tower Collegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America drew about 8000 spectators at Berkeley Oval. J P Harvard broke the 220 yard hurdle record in 0:55. Sherrill and Dohm starred in sprints and middle distance events. Five inter collegiate records fell, with Davis, Lee, Williams, and others posting top marks. A mishap in the bicycle race caused a collision as Davis led. Wade of Yale crashed on the turf amid dramatic tumbles.

New York Te Tower Collegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Berkeley Oval J. P. Harvard Sherrill Dohm Lee Williams W. B. Curtis New York Amateur Athletic Club Yale Luthers Carey Princeton F. W. Robinson C.H. She Harvard W. H. Wright Hurdie H. L. Williams H. Mapes Columbia K. Fleming K. H. Davis H. B. Hallock Amherst P. W. Davis Wells WW. Ellsworth A. M. White W. W. Gregg F. Mellvain F. A. Borchesting Pats Hurdie J. I. Lee J. H. Williams G. H. Fearing Anrd Tuc of War B. C. Henman Columbian Davis Clarke Valenelese Hallock Clark W. Davis Wade Innis

Citizen seeks boxing bout with John L in Detroit

L. CYFHER announces plans to challenge John L for a boxing match in Detroit. He asks the Sporting Editor to publish the request in Sunday's issue and notes the bout would replace Joe Lannen as the rival.

Joe Lannen John L L. Cyfher

Weir and Connors to Clash in Buffalo Finish Glove Bout

Articles signed by James Connors Buffalo sparring tutor and Ike Weir Belfast Spider set a finish glove contest for two rounds before the Arlington Club near Buffalo May 11. Connors to begin training here.

Buffalo James Connors Buffalo Athletic Club Ike Weir Belfast Arlington Club Cnly & Connors

Atlantic Association club standings snapshot

The record lists teams such as New Haven, Washington, Worcester, Jersey City, Baltimore, Hartford, Newark and Wilmington with their win loss records and percentages. It shows a compact league table style likely from a 1920s or 1930s newspaper page with abbreviated figures and scattered OCR quirks.

Atlantic Association W.L. Pe New Haven Washington Worcester Jersey City Baltimore Hartford Newark Wilmington

Voter access in Twenty-ninth ward primary sparks feud

Reports from Alderman F.C. Beinhauer's circle describe a chaotic Twenty-ninth ward primary where election officers denied votes to Citizens' movement supporters and rival Republicans. John Langenbacher claimed forty failed ballot attempts as inspectors cited party eligibility. Protesters, including lifelong Republicans, challenged poll silence while a Hoffman defending official actions argued party balance justified exclusion. Delegates from Maryland, Wainwright, and Lloyd were kept from ballots.

F.C. Beinhauer Twenty-ninth Twenty-ninth Ward John Langenbacher Beinhauer Bower Reinhauer Citizens’ Movement George Hoffman Department of Charities Carson Street Hoffman Anti- Reinhauer Party Citizens Peerneys

Brick Thrown At Drayman Inflicts Severe Wound

Frederick Lauer of Lauer Bros Brewing Co was returning from the Driving Park with his family when a wagon with a band caused a fright. A brick from a band member struck him on the head, opening a severe scalp wound and cracking the skull. He reported the incident to police yesterday.

Frederick Lauer Lauer Bros Ansalians Lauer Bros.’ Brewing Company Southside Laner

First Regiment to Chicago June 15 with U A M Band

The Executive Committee of the First Regiment United American Mechanica voted that about 100 uniformed members will travel to Chicago on June 15 accompanied by the U A M Band. A regiment meeting is planned for next Saturday evening at Union Veteran Hall. The unit plans to establish headquarters at Grand Pacific.

Uniformed Rank United American Mechanica Chicago Union Veteran Hall Esbe Ce Grand Pacific O

It Did Not Pay for German Publishing Venture

The German Workingmen's Publishing Company faced difficulties with its journalistic effort as Cotton and Holman prepared documents for a voluntary judgment against L. Blstimer. The firm published the Arbeiter Zeitung.

Messrs. Cotton & Holman L. Blstimer Arbeiter Zeitung

Balfour Land Bill Attacked Over Coercion and Costs

The Irish party in America denounces Balfour's land purchase bill as insufficient and dishonest. It argues for tenant protections, exempting improvements from rent, limiting non resident grazing holdings, and cites potential waste and favoritism in public subsidies. It warns coercion hinders free contracts and pledges to fight the measure in Parliament.

Parnell New York North American Review Balfour America Connaught Munster Leinster Combeen Irishtown Ireland House of Commons

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