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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1891

Page

11

Jeems Get His Dose and Down to Sixth Place in Standings

Yesterday's league games featured Cleveland and St. Louis with Baltimore prevailing 0-1 in a tight pairing. Palmer O Neil's all star lineup arrived and impressed as Philadelphia hammered Pittsburgh 15 to 7 with lively hitting from Clements Hamilton and Thompson while Galvin struggled on the mound.

Pataprures Palmer O'Neil Phillies James Ghivin Harry Wrights Clements Hamilton Thompeen Galvin Tittsburgers

Bostons Triumph Over Cleveland Spiders In Home Win

The Boston team routed Cleveland as Doyle fielding and opponent errors fueled a big early lead. In the eighth, a three-bagger and two singles produced two more earned runs. Long starred in the field while Davis and other batters contributed. Attendance was reported as 0 with an umpire named Jol Morrill.

Spiders Doyle Bostens Long McAleer Sullivan McKean Davis Doe Naa Eain Odette Ro Devin Besse Turker LD OM “Virte Waonrel C.f O.alumer Geterin Ottruber DHSS Neenre Resesseexestl Ae Owowland Scuwany Cleveland Nash Tucker Ee Davis Victor Heston orrors—Bietai Wiki Piich Cember Foetun Mpire Jol Morrill

Giants Triumph Over Bells in Low-Scoring Victory

The Giants secured another win as pitchers Mullane and Rusie combined to shut down the Bells. Offense generated sparse scoring with key plays by Welch and Git, while Cincinnati misplays and errors limited the Bells’ chances. Attendance reported at 150.

Giants Welchant Clarke Rusie Buckley Mellane Fathom Cincinnatis

Unclear OCR Summary of Baseball Game Row

Partial OCR shows a baseball game with New York versus Cincinnati. Mentions Mullane, Ry Welch, Marr, Lathan, Marke, and umpire Powers. Timing listed as one hour and four minutes.

Ruse New York Cincinnati Ry Welch Mullane Marr Lathan Will Plitieh Welch Aed Marke Powers

Brooklyn Beats Chicago In Close Exhibition Contest

In a tight game June 3 in Brooklyn Terry left early after being hit, Caruthers relieved him, and Hutchison allowed only five hits for Chicago. Ryan led off with a walk and scored on Shen’s error. Pfeffer added a hit and triple threat before Kittridge’s throw. Rittridge, Ryan delivered the visitors’ final run. Attendance 2253. League notes and box scores follow with Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Baltimore, Louisville results.

Brooks Terry Hart Caruthers Hutchison Chicagos Ryan Shen Pfeffer Collins Kittridge Eet Crooklyn Chicago Oss Ward, Sans Goonry Dablen Porte i Ei Kee Berna, R O Carroll Mt L Brooklyn Pintase Eenson Bode Shock Fos Witt Anc Zadaetes

Palmer Joins Them As President O Neil Heads East

President O Neil will travel to Philadelphia this evening to investigate why the local sluggers struggle. He is expected to stay with the team during their trip home, as directors back the move to diagnose and fix the team’s woes amid recent hard luck and rumors.

Neil O'Neil Philadelphia O'Neil East Pittsburg Detroits Giants Hanlon Conany Esterday

Association Games Untangling Seams in Historic Meet

Fragmentary OCR notes list pairs and locations such as St Louis and Baltimore with names Madden Townsend Haddock Mugton and Ehret Cook. The garbled text references Louisville Boston Jamuisville Haddock Mugton and other pairings with unclear results or events.

Trors St. Lewis Baltimore Madden Townsend AtLouler Louleville Sre Cere Saar Boston Jamuisville Haddock Mugton Ehret Cook

To Day's Association Schedule

The schedule lists athletics in Cincinnati Washington Columbus Boston Louisville Baltimore St Louis. Each pairing highlights city venues and opponents for today’s events.

Ge FC P.c Boston WiCincini Lous Columbus Barimore Oe Louisville Ay Athletics Ae ‘Ig Washington Athletics Cincinnati Baltimore St. Louis

Climax and Wilmerding Teams Face Forfeit Challenge

Manager Thompson of the Climax ball team issues a formal challenge to the Wilmerding team after failed talks. He offers a forfeit of 25 to match Climax against Wilmerding for 0 or 100 dollars per side and asks for a suitable date through Tre Pisraten, the Wilmerding manager.

Thompson Climax W. M. Thompson Wilmerding Bay Tre Pisraten The Wilmerdings

Home ball club finds grounds for Ohio Valley games

The management announces suitable grounds have been secured for their team to play in the Ohio Valley schedule for this city. Previous games were abandoned due to lack of a proper location. Lumber from the old grounds will be moved to a new site and season tickets priced at 5 each to cover expenses.

Spectal Wresmne Jone Ohio Valley

Giants Win Ten Of Last Twelve In Tight Race

A fragmentary sports note reflects the Giants’ strong run, boasting ten wins in the last twelve games. It mentions upcoming travel to New York for a Monday contest and hints at the season’s close race amid pitcher debates and early-season form.

Axp Giants Rgacer New York Tux Minersville Tn Citia Rien Iilhson Mabou Avenue Ada B. Oneill Crawford Street Memrut Ulue Exposition Park Clevelanda Fone

Balti more Trotting Meeting Ends Without Big Stake Finish

At Pimlico a lively afternoon crowd of about 54 000 watched trotting events with revival in the sport but the major stake race remained unfinished after spirited contests on both Eastern and Western tracks.

Baltimore Battimore Jones Pimlico Dane Kite

Unclear notes on a racing event and attempts to influence weigh-in

An obscure report describes a car or horse race with 18 entrants and a large purse. It mentions Pimtlon Stake at $2,500, various weights and times, and an attempt to sabotage Tom Hamilton by altering Achwil’s weight in the last heat, which failed. The piece notes unfinished races and upcoming 2:37 classes and 2:0 pace.

Nuihiber Cer Mand Mulley Tom Hamilton Achwil Orsday

Races at Manns Park outline results and tomorrow’s entries

Races at Manns Park on June 8 show winners Clotho Chesapeake Killier and others across five heats. Tomorrow features sweepstakes for all penalties, three year olds and faster, and handicap events with entries including Anarchist Sheriff Frost Snowball Senorita Mtepentota Saint Mattew and many others.

Manns Park Clotho Provenade Thine Tolls Blackburn Chesapeake Dishio Killier Tino Grande de Hecht Lillie B Redes Furion Fairview Ulty West Hallarat Civil Service Fannie la Tosca Dr. Hasbrouck Stone King Frost Ty Danes Atenis Sir Nel Sim Bengal Laughing Water and Countess St. Georgia Try India Hanber, Walcott and Way Lan Det Hey Uodcutter Passara Rempland Sturg Kern Jim

Corrigan’s promising colt Huron sidelined by injury

Ed Corrigan spoke on his two year old horse Huron saying the colt has not been ridden for a week and will stay in the stable due to a serious hoof injury with proud flesh forming. He expects the horse to remain idle until fall when he plans to send it East, despite Huron’s strong showing earlier this season.

Chicago Jane Huron Ed Corrigan

Storm halts trotting and pacing races at Wasnthetox

Special Telegram from Wasnthetox Pa on June 3 reports a storm stopping afternoon races after two heats in the 2M trot and 2:60 pace. Tom Downs won the trotting both heats with Jimmie Lee second. Diamond Day won both pacing heats. Races to resume tomorrow if weather allows, adding unfinished maoes to the schedule.

Wasnthetox Tom Downs Jimmie Lee Diamond Day

Races Reported From Chermssati Meet

June 3 results list multiple races with winners such as Winsivale, Glockner, Ignite and Doreene W. L. Min son. Second places include Eli, Two Bits seronis, Curt Gunn, with times ranging from 1:08 to 1:36.

Glockner Eli Berths Ignite the Hero Doreene W. L. Minson Curt Gunn

Races at West Park Result in Tight Finishes

Chicaco on June 3 featured six events at West Park. Fred Taral won the first six furlong race ahead of Ivanhoe and Duke of Highlands, with Blaze Duke taking the second race by a short margin. Other winners included Lady BinekArT in seven furlongs and One Dime in six furlongs, with various seconds and thirds listed.

West Park Fred Taral Ivanhoe Duke of Highlands Thim Ave Patrick Tine Red LA Oe Luster Hveborne One Dime Oro Crispine

Arrato June 3 racing results summary

Race results listed for six events including five furlongs Dictum Kris tina Hannibal to win second place. Six furlongs John Muir Amazon and others. Seven Sarin Ectivee St Patrick Ely. One mile Now or Never King Crab Queen of Trampe. Steeplechase Delaware Stonewall Gladiator. Times partially given with gaps.

Dictum Kritina Hannibal John To Muir Amazon St. Patrick Accom Ely King Crab Queen of Trampe Queen of Trampe Third. Time, 167, Pith Race, «Hx Soelenes Alta Salisbury Finefiy Delaware Stonewall Gladiator

Horsemen's Jamestown Meet Entries Reach About 180

June 3 report from Jamestown New York notes roughly 180 entries for the forthcoming horsemen's meeting opening June 16. Key events include three minute class 21 free-for-all pace 237 trot 12 24 trot 237 half mile run 1 2:32 trot 19 237 pace 16 3:45 trot 23 free-for-all trot 10 mile run i. Sand year old colts not listed. Races today postponed due to rain.

Jamestown N. Y

Tarentum Fair opens with four days of races and events

The Tarentum Agricultural and Driving Park Association completes preparations for its second annual fair. Highlights include four days of trotting and running races. Entries range from a 5-minute event to a free-for-all. Races begin August 35 and conclude the same day.

Tarentum Agricultural and Driving Park Association

Luther Cary’s 220 yard record questioned by officials

New York June 3 Luther Cary, famed sprinter, faces scrutiny over a disputed 220 yard record noted for inconsistent times. Official timekeepers report varying readings while referee Curtis states his role ended with announcing the official seconds.

Timing mixup costs world record? 29 yard dash dispute

The report details an event where timer Avery delayed recording a 29 yard heat time. G W Carr and Janssen argued as Avery failed to start his watch, suggesting a time of 22 1-5 seconds. Had the official recorded time matched others, Cary’s world record could have been affected.

G W. Carr Avery Mr. Janssen Mr. Carr Carr Cary Hughes Robertson Reed Robert Stoll F.C. Carter

English runner Darrin backs return match with Priddy

Harry Darrin of London discussed a rematch with Peter Priddy at Matty Kirby’s, offering a $1000 side bet or a $4500 sweepstakes open to Mc Clelland and Grant. Darrin won a recent race easily despite muddy track conditions, with Priddy pace-setting early before tiring in the stretch. Pittsburgh supporters favored Darrin by odds up to 3 to 1 at finish.

Krew Harry Darrin Matty Kirby Toting Peter Priddy Darrin New York Pittsburg Priddy Anex McClelland Grant the Gazette Lee

East End Gym Promises Growth and Baseball Prospects

The East End Gymnastic Club reports rapid membership growth and a healthy treasury. It plans substantial improvements and fields a baseball team competing for the county championship, with a series against the Alles Anthony Athletic Association set to begin at Phapakinn Park in June, likely attracting a large crowd.

East End Alleshony Athletic Association Phaprakinn Park

Challenge to Young Scullers in Bellaire Contest

Albert Denmarsh of McKee's Rocks issues a challenge to any Western Pennsylvania or Eastern Ohio novice to race him in a three mile course with a turn for about $10 stakes. Denmarsh’s backers will meet the Bellaire contingent at the district office and post half the stakes and sign articles.

Albert Denmarsh McKee's Rocks Pennsylvania Ohio Bellaire Bellaire Ple Denmarsh Tue Distaten

James Corbett Debuts in Portland Sparring Match

Special Telegram reports James Corbett has started a boxing career with manager William Harris of Iona Mare arranging his debut in Portland Oregon. Corbett will spar with Prof. Donaldson and Harris says payment is 200 for each performance.

New Yoas James Corbett William Harris Iona Marre Portland Ore

North Seaton Youth Wins Newcastle Sprint Handicap

Wilam Cartis of Northumberland, England, pulled off a big sprint handicap win at Newcastle on Tyne amid a large field. He concedes a substantial start to most runners and is tipped as a future Britisher five. He is nephew to George Curtin, the renowned North of England bowler.

Wilam Cartis North Seaton Northumberland Eng Newcastle-on-Tyne Ranners Hoe George Curtin Engianil

Exposition Park Athletics And Boxings News Notes

A mixed review of upcoming sports at Exposition Park and boxing clubs. Mentions 91 second 100 yards record claim, New York athletes traveling to Buffalo events, James Malagkey to manage duties at Schenley Park, and Parson Davies marrying San Francisco social. Also reports on California club disputes over Dixon Abe Wallis match and agreement terms.

Peter Priddy Cary A. M. Jamixsox Cany Exposition Park Detroit Batunlay Goopers Natatorium James Malagkey Schenley Park New York Hapalo Buffalo Cluh Jermey A.C J. J. Mores Fie Commo Wid Darrell San Francisco Parson Tdinvies John Dougherty Wiehelm American Athletic Club Pure Davies FeLpa California Cinb O' Rourke George Dixon Abe Wallis Callmnia Dixon O'course

Wilkinsburg Streets Graded as Borough News Headlines

The Wilkinsburg area begins street grading and paving on South Street raising nearby property values. A series of petty crimes includes theft accusations against Kate McConley and William Paradine and a liquor-influenced money theft case against Adal McKenna Fy Thomas Cooren. A children’s aid society meeting is set in the Dispensa building. Public schools plan an early three month adjournment for sanitary work. A bail default of 81,000 is recorded.

Wilkinsburg Jonarxa Paradine Kate McConley William Paradine Adal McKenna Thomas Cooren Thomas Fuhiey Alderman McKenna Children's Aid Society of To Pennsylvania Dispensa Joux Coxtoy Jall Iing Willen Wiight Aatgee Tae Public Schools

Itinerant Ministerial Meeting Opens With Large Turnout

The second annual Itinerant Union meeting of Ohio and nearby conferences began with over 200 ministers attending from East Ohio Pittsburg Erie and Western Pennsylvania. Dr Earl Cranston spoke on The Man Sent from God and later on Overworked.

Alliance Union College East Ohio Pittsburg Erie West Virginia Methodist Episcopal Church Pennsylvania Terry Garrett Biblical Society Marsh Earl Cranston Cincinnati Abracae Lewis Miller Akron Neely Philadelphia Morris

Massillon Swindler Foiled in Golden Harvest Scheme

A smooth talking Chicago organizer dubbed A C Wagley arrived in Massillon promising a quick wealth plan through the Golden Harvest Society. Members paid 2 dollars for initiation and 8 weekly payments to receive a lump sum in four weeks, with others adding funds to a reserve. A lawyer, V Teeple, investigated in Chicago and found three men in a large Dearborn Street building after being sent to Fort Wayne. The organizer was engaged with expenses paid and sent to Val Indiana before returning. locals claim losses and plan to sue.

ER. V. Teeple Chicago Dearborn Street Post Office Val Ind Fort Wayne Express

Graveyard murder mystery returns as victim's body is moved

Workmen digging a cellar for a new Catholic church on the old burying ground reveal the remains of Maurice Griffith, an Irish man murdered decades ago. The 40 year old case remains unsolved as police details are recalled amid the burial site disturbance.

Washmeter Maurice Griffith Griffith Ee Erie Bas Seratgene Ms 2 Wis Urice Grimith

The Trap Gun Case in Titusville

George M. Winchester faces a manslaughter indictment after a spring gun in his store wounded and killed a teenage burglar who had been robbing the shop. The grand jury will hear the case on June 8, with Winchester said to be troubled by the potential outcome.

Titusville Jane George M. Winchester Winchester

Suspects in Tobin Murder Discharged

Frank Videto and Daniel O'Brien, two men suspected in the murder of N. P. Tobin, were discharged after a hearing. Mrs. Kuntz of New Castle failed to identify them, ending the attempt to pin the crime on the men and abandoning further pursuit.

Frankirs Frank Videto Daniel O'Brien N. P. Tobin

Woman Drowns to Escape Asylum Transfer

Mrs. John Mountain of Wannis C was found dead in the Mahoning river after slipping away while her attendant slept. Authorities believe she drowned herself to avoid removal to an asylum, with preparations underway for her removal prior to the act.

Wannis John Mountain Mahoning River Asylin

Mistakes in Juror Identity Spark Perjury Case Trial

The Varnes perjury case draws attention as G A Varnes is accused of misidentifying juror L D Wilson when Wilson allegedly remarked about nitro glycerine damage at a city site. Wilson sued Varnes for perjury after a jury was discharged in a related trial, with about 53 witnesses summoned from Of City, though errors in identity are claimed.

Varnes Fair the Torpedo Company G. A. Varnes Davnt L. D. Wilson City Wilson Varfes

Plasterers Oppose Strike Amid Building Trades Clash

McKeyfront June 3 Plasterers react to the strike in the building trades claiming the move is unjust to their group. A leading plasterer urged that if carpenters and other trades stay idle over the carpenters fight they should support themselves with strike benefits.

Bon Pennington Receives Pension After Complex Case

Frank M. Pennington of Florida, a long time local resident, was granted a pension after a convoluted Pension Bureau case. He enlisted in a rebel regiment in 1861 for 90 days, was conscripted for three years, captured at Kenesaw Mountain, later joined the U S Army aboard the Tronsides, and faced desertion charges later corrected with arrears of pay and an honorable discharge.

Bon Gertsrowy Frank M. Pennington Pennington Florida Keneshaw Mountain Illinois United States Army Fort Fisher

Agent Hannon Ends Life During Account Audit

Hannon, 34, station agent for the Pittsburg and Western Railroad at Reybold nine miles southwest of Butler, shot himself in the head at 4 pm while accounts for the past month were being examined by traveling auditor and Dr. M Mahoney. His wife was present. The auditor had come to replace him. An inquest by Squire Mc Aboy was planned in the city tonight. He came from Chewton Pu.

O. P. Hannon Pittsburg and Western Railroad Reybold Butler M. Mahoney Hannon Squire McAboy Chewton

Fines Dispute Over Sunday Saloon Openings

In Wheeling. June 3. The Mayor and City Solicitor clash over how often a saloon keeper can be fined for Sunday openings. The solicitor says every offense warrants a fine, while the Mayor allows one fine per case. Rumors say fined saloon keepers will organize to challenge open rivals beyond town.

Seabright

Laborers Panic as Train Brakes Alarm Italian Workers

About 100 Italian laborers on a Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad construction train panicked when the engineer sounded brakes and a rapid sequence of toots. They leapt from flatcars as the air filled with motion and debris. the train halted quickly and men were found injured in scattered positions.

Beaver Pittsburg and Lake Erie Ine

Agent OBrien watches case against Christmas cock fighters

Humane Agent OBrien of Pittsburg attends Ebensburg on June 3 to monitor a case against parties who staged chicken fighting near Roxburg historic Christmas. He denies Johnstown people were arrested for participating in the recent main near Larimer, but won t say if he will file charges.

O'Brien Pittsburg Roxburg Johnstown Larimer

Tri State Brevities Summary of Local Incidents

News briefs from Scranton Pittston and Carbondale report a stonecutters strike eight hour system a petition in error in a Columbus hanging case overruled a Canton opium self harm attempt a collision near Orrville injuring an engineer and brakeman a inquest expense split between Westmoreland County and Frick Coke Co results of bank cases tied to Wallace failure a disputed engagement rumor a bare knuckle duel between Hazelton Poles ends with a girl selecting the smaller fighter

Scranton Pittston Carbondale Edward Blair Columbus Noumax Birw Canton Orrville Fort Wayne Road Patie Freman Conoxeer Wakefield Westmoreland County Frick Coke Company Morewood Tre Bank Wallace Arizona Hazelton Hhis

Fire destroys Little Falls flour mill and Chicago distillery blaze

Our Little Falls Minnesota flour mill burned completely yesterday with the origin undetermined. Loss totals reach 45 000 to 47 500 in insurance. In Chicago a disastrous fire at Shufeldt’s large whisky distillery feed factory caused 100 000 to 200 000 in damages and injured three workers in the drying room.

Our Little Falls Minn Chicago Shufeldt

City Teamsters Strike For Higher Wagon Wage Increase

Fixdlay June S all teamsters employed on city improvements and by the Street Commissioner struck this morning seeking a raise of wagon from 4 to 340. The city teamsters recently formed a union and this strike marks one of its first actions.

Prohibitory Ordinances in Roseville and Taylorsville Questioned

Zanesville reports Roseville and Taylorsville in this county challenge their prohibitory ordinances. The laws were said to be passed after a long political fight and now face scrutiny over legality and drafting.

Zanesville Roseville Taylorsville

City Contractors Meet In Brief Confers On Work Plans

Youngstown reports three top builders Arthur Young Heller Bros Co and K L Beck held a brief conference this afternoon to discuss upcoming city projects and procurement plans amid ongoing municipal developments.

Youngstown Arthur Young, Heller Bros. & Co K. L. Beck Dan

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