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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1889
Page
17
The report notes the Gay Eastenders losing to the Duquesnes while the Senators top the New York aggregation and Boston defeats Philadelphia. Rain hampers Indiana and Pittsburgh teams at Harrisburg as league standings show Boston in front and New York slipping toward fifth. Cleveland and Indianapolis struggle, with Baden back in the pack.
Fragmentary report shows New Yorks and Washingtons in a kickers game with shifting players. Scoreline and many names are unreadable, listing Ke Keely Witines and Crane among uncertain participants.
A city team played two games today an exhibition and a league match. Players Tate Sullivan Gunther and Barkley starred in the first game while Baltimore figures and Kansas City contended in the second with Mes H thiores and Kannanit among others.
A small crowd saw Columbus defeat Louisville easily in a cold muddy game. Columbus used control of the line and quick rotations to take a decisive 26 to 0 victory amid poor weather and slick ground conditions.
Haerempe Pa June. The Indianapolis and Pittsburg baseball teams are laid up due to railroad washouts causing postponement of their scheduled game in the area.
A near capacity crowd at Recreation Park watched East End Athletics contend with a rival club. Duquesne Aggre gation overshadowed them in a remarkably close contest. The East Enders were defeated as the visitors showed the stronger late play.
Riverside Grays defeated Homestead convincingly behind strong pitching by Diet and Ow, with Diet recording a shutout and key hits from Dillon Neville H and BE Colgan. The box shows earned runs for B. G and Homesteads’ defense allowed multiple errors as the Grays pulled away early.
In a ten inning battle McKeesport edged Braddock 6 to 5 as Braddock outbatting two to one could not overcome late offense. Umpire Wilson called a tight game while Milles Torreyson Anderson and Gibbons led McKeesport offensively. A separate Leetsdale clash saw Leetsdale fall short 6 to 2 to the Rosedales.
New York June 1 Jerome Park lists probable starters for Monday races. First race half mile entries include Kempland 1, Pall Mall 100, Baby Royal 101, Heathen 1, Insight 107. Second race incomplete with substituted entry. entries close Monday. Third race Tahoe and Reporter listed with weights. Fourth mentions Gearanteend Edison and King Crab yards. Sixth race shows Tony 14 pounds and Volunteer 16. Ernest It First A Crusader 106, 112 Crush 10, Wynwood 100, Gallatin also named.
Word reached this city last evening that E G Tyler, famed horseman and half owner of the trotter J B Richardson, died in Detroit Friday night from a brain gathering. Richardson is now under John Solan’s charge. Tyers body to be buried locally.
Fred Carroll and Midget Miller arrived in the city from Washington via the Baltimore and Ohio line after more than 24 hours on the road. They report the route in poor condition and say the rest of the team may reach town tonight or tomorrow morning. Phillips hoped Anabel would open Monday, but Bancroft resists.
RAI dominates recent games while Rags halted the 81 to game between Louis and Brooklyn yesterday. Pittsburg and Indianapolis teams may visit tomorrow. A Constant Reape of New Brighton notes a 24 combination. Cras Cras McCrionn of Uniontown has signed with OWING after a disaster noted in the extraordinary scene.
A committee from L. A. 6111, K of L, voices a firm denial of rumors of internal strife linked to the foreign glassblowers issue. They urge continued investigation and state their union remains united, disavowing any supporting testimony given to the press. Conrad Aute signs the statement.
Detective John Murphy arrested John Wesley of 275 Knot Street on a larceny charge after a theft of meat from a shop. Wesley confessed and returned the money after being suspected by the officer following a missing loaf and pocketbook.
Local advertises Kleber and Brothers 506 Wood Street as longtime piano teachers makers and exclusive agents for top pianos and organs. Claiming low prices easy terms longer warranty and trusted reputation across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Includes offerings from Steinway Conover Opera Emerson and church organs.
A large crowd witnessed the final day of the Eric Trotting Meeting which ended in financial failure due to rain. At Latonia the first race saw Cheeny and Ben B place, the second Monita Hardy and Cupid, the third Joe Nevin and Troga, the fourth Bravo and Long Boy, and the fifth Montrose and Marchma. At Sr. Lourmn Wheeler T and Mollie McCarthy's Last led the first two races, with other results for Mitth Entry Long Fish Galientes Bridgelight Tudor and a fifth race declared off.
A large attendance braved unseasonable cold as La tonia hosts a heavy track day. Cheeny wins the six furlongs with Ben B and Stuart in pursuit, followed by Castaway and Monita Hardy in the next races. Tioga leads early but Sidkauri Hines challenges. Bravo wins the mile sweepstakes ahead of Long or il and ea 18. Montrose secures the Cincinnati Hotel handicap by two lengths over Marchma and Ford.
Opening day at the St. Louis Jockey Club featured breezy sun and a soft inside track. Wheeler edged Mollies Last by a nose in the stretch run as Mirth and Medstone filled places in early sprints. The steeplechase was declared off after Linguist was barred and Irish Pat and Winslow were scratched amid West Side owner actions.
The report lists horses and weights for multiple races at Riverside track. Notable horses include May W at 113 pounds and Lucy P at 121 in a one mile event, while Lela Muay carried 110 for an entry race.
The Western Pennsylvania Agricultural Society meeting opens Wednesday June 6 with strong prospects. Races and a premier bicycle and horse exhibit are planned, listing numerous riders and horses from Pittsburgh and nearby towns. entries for running races close Tuesday evening June 6.
Exit Pennsylvania June 1 The Erie Driving Park Association spring meeting closed amid rain and chilly weather causing two pacing class events to not start and an estimated loss of about $2,000. St Elmo from Buffalo won a race. fall meet planned.
The Valkyrie won the Royal Thames Yacht Club race from Nore to Dover in favorable wind and tide. Irex finished second and Yarana third as official times show Valkyrie 6 21.06, Irex 6 25.90, Yarana 6 35.56 with prizes of £100, £40 and £0 noted.
The item notes a citizens meeting in Boe where a subscription was collected. Funds will be turned over to the city committee by Mr Schooner for the local cause.
A large group of undertakers met at J. J. Flannery’s Grant street office to plan dispatching teams to the Johnstown relief effort. Comprising firms from the city, the group listed names and crews expected to depart this morning at 7:30 with their kits. A relief corps will also be sent out on Monday and Tuesday.
The County Democracy donated $100 to flood relief as over $1,000 was raised at the Columbus Club meeting. A carload of skiffs will be sent to the flooded district this morning, with multiple organizations contributing funds and supplies to aid Johnstown flood victims.
Reports from Pittsburgh detail relentless flood relief efforts for Johnstown victims. Generous donations arrive from officials and firms including Kaufmanns and Pennsylvania Company. teams mobilize trains with clothing, milk, and provisions. A relief committee plans a Saturday dispatch as police and volunteers prep movements to Johnstown.
A period of timber sales and rail line contracts was described across West Virginia with pricing details and telegraph ledgers. The Keen Public Works staff and Engineer Browne headed a $117 collection with contributions from the Bureau of Water Assessments and others. Mr Smiley offered his Melwood cottage and Scotianer steelwood to aid houseless families as part of a local relief effort.
The Volksblatt reports a total relief contribution approaching 500 dollars. Beginning with an initial 100 dollar office fund, additional donors including bankers and local residents listed here contributed toward the goal. The record names many subscribers and amounts, reflecting broad community support.
Western Pennsylvanian officers of the Turner organization held a meeting at Central Turner Hall Forbes Street. President Waltman chaired with Prof. D as secretary. They discussed a joint gathering at 8 o clock to plan aid for suffering individuals in Johnstown.
Amalgamated Association of Workers holds a Rock Point moulders picnic next Saturday. Myers arranges an eight hour go as you place race titled to resemble a big Thon. The event opens to the United States and will have probable starters.
The Wage Committee of the association met at midnight and may reconvene today to finish talks. Secretary Martin, the only authorized spokesman, had no details but said progress was slow and a significant change to the scale is anticipated.
Thomas Green, described as corpulent, fell from a shanty boat into the Monongahela River while carrying a tub of water. He slipped and, due to the running river, his body was not recovered.
Detectives traced the wagon rig to Pennsylvania Avenue in Allegheny after it was stolen from McCandlew Township. Detective Eichenlaub found the team and wagon yesterday but could not locate the thief.
A garbled early notice lists a written guarantee to refund money for a medical institute and sale offers by Joseph Fleming and others. It includes classified ads for a shoe business location, board in private family near Pitts, a general store sale, and an athletic club benefit and lodge meeting notices dated 1888 with names such as BenOe and George FYoune.
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