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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1891

Page

6

Phillies Fight Through Scramble In Seventh Inning Rally

In a rough contest umpire Hurst called a disputed fourth inning strike, and Allen’s progress at the plate faced challenges from errant plays. Esper and Hamilton contributed key hits as Pittsburg answered late, with Carvell and Mayers delivering crucial runs and bases running moments. The final sequence featured a Beckett-like chase as Shindle and Thompson sparked the offense, while Pittsburg claimed a seventh inning edge on fielding miscues and timely hitting.

Paramiyeta Baldwin Hanson Edward Pimtsburgs Phillies FAO Pitteburgers Pete Browning Therraphy Taldwin Quakers Eithough Miller Mack Rackley Tinmiike Delehanty Barkley Left Feld Hamilton Erore Thompson Reilly Shindle Myer Thompson Seond Theor Miler Hanlon Hurst Allen Esper Scrutel Hamilton Berger Hanton Harrison Umpis Haret Perth

Reds Struggle as Keefe Outsmarts Pitching in New York Game

Cincinnati pressed early effort but could not gauge Keefe, who dominated in his first full appearance for New York. Barely edging into the late innings, the Reds fell behind as miscues and steady hitting by New York kept them from closing the gap in a tense contest.

Mey Keefe Bee Bowre

Bostons Suffer Defeat In Cold Weather Delp Game

In bleak conditions the Bostons were defeated as visitors led by Jerry formerly of the New Yorks at third. Players and notes jumble through the garbled text but the dominant fact is a loss by the Bostons with umpire Morrall listed.

Bortos Jane Bostons Ourelese Jerry New Yorks Steere

Association Record Highlights Washington Stint and City Standings

Fragmentary content shows Athletics and related teams including Washington and Louisville with scattered scores and names such as Crane, Chamberlain, Stivette, Boyle, McMahon, Cunningham, Townend, Carsey, Lehman, and Hills. The text references the Association Record and city abbreviations like Columbus and Baltimore with unclear dates or totals.

Evers St. Louis Baltimore Columbus Washington Louisville Boston Cincinnat Boyle AtcMabon Cunninghaw Townend Galurabas Worhingson Errore Cwembus Ba Gastright O'Connor Carsey Lehman

Fragmentary OCR Note Traces From Page

Unclear text fragment mentions names Saori Baker and Sveesion aid. Provides only scattered words and no coherent event, place, date, or actions to summarize as a valid news item.

Saori Baker

Backers Struggle to Name Winners at Morris Park

June 4 Morris Park crowd endures cool weather as a fast track yields surprise results. Multiple races see contenders like Galliard stakes victor Venton and horses such as Emperor and Vestella in close finishes. Results include Vestibate and Flay Ville in the early lines with times around 1 41.

Morris Park Forain Cy Venton

Little Washington Races On Muddy Track Draw Crowd

In Washington Pennsylvania June 4 a cloudy morning gave way to sunshine as a large crowd attended the races. Tom D owned by T Chambers won the first trotting event with Cc second. The 2: ty Dity driven by Charlton Cork of Pittsburg finished ahead of B from second, while other races saw Green race with Molle S second and N Newsboy behind.

WarnrxcTon Tom D Br. T. Chambers Charlton Cork Pittsburg Molle S Newsboy Joiaiman T. T. Chambers J. B

Meadville Horeemnan's Club Opens Spring Meeting

The Meadville Horeemnan's Club opened its spring meeting with fair afternoon weather and light attendance. Races included a three minute sprint won by Hextin with Prine second, St. Clair third, and others noted. results from Buffalo and Syracuse races follow with multiple sixteenth mile times and placings.

Imspaton Meadville Meadville Horeemnan's Sonce Hextin Prine Atockts St. Clair Stanwood Dewitt Harry Eee K.P

Dennison Defeats Ebuechtel College in Granville Clash

The Dennison University team beat Ebuechtel College in Granville this afternoon to move into contention in the Inter Wooster league. Pitching by Celia Fae Tyre highlighted the game, with notable contributions from Dennison hitters and defense.

Nowakk Jone Dennison University Ebuechtel College Granville Dennison Inter Wooster Celia Fae Tye Taingen Buchiel Br Daub Erty Briggs

Meeting of American Association approves policy and schedule tweaks

Cincinnati reports a harmonious American Association of Baseball Clubs meeting. A committee will revise the umpire schedule and extend the pairing timetable from October 6 to November. The association maintains its Cincinnati club act and outlines next steps without seeking national league reconciliation. Miller of the Pirates faces trouble in New York, with a $10 fine cited and possible conflict with manager Hanlon.

Cincinnati American Association of Baseball Clubs Drr Louis Kramer Nis Cinelogati Club Rational League Cincinnati Terrier Nexteen New York Miller Pittsperg Hanlon Rooklyn Pittsburg

Latonia Race Results Reported From Cincinnati

Racing at Latonia shows Cashirer winning the first mile and 70 yards race with Con signee second and Kennedy third in 1 37 5. In the one mile race Linlithgentral wins with Rhein Lunt second and Cullent third in 1 31 1/2. Fourth Vallera arst and Dickerson second follow in another event with Georgetown third.

Cincinnati Latonia Cashirer Consignee Kennedy Linlithgentral Rhein- Lunt Cullent Walle Pate Vallera Dickerson Georgetown Francis Mamiine

East Liverpool and Wellsburg Club Clash in Wellsburg Saturday

A telegram from Wells, West Virginia notes the East Liverpool pool club and the Wellsburg home team will meet Saturday. East Liverpool leads Wellsburg with much interest and funds raised. about 100 fans and delegations from nearby towns are expected to attend.

Wells HG W. Va East Liverpool Bate Wellsburg East Zsimer No Ee Fu Turonte Au New Comberland

Great Field Day Entries Lead Allegheny Association Meet

An enormous entry list for tomorrows Allegheny Athletic Association event at Recreation Park features 110 contestants from New York Detroit and local clubs. Notable participants include Barryington Dewrelt and several D A C E G C and A A A athletes in events from sprints to throws and hurdles. The lineup covers hundreds of yards dash heats hammer throw bicycle race and more with many prominent clubs represented.

To Morrow Allegheny Athletic Association Recreation Park Thie City Barryington Arora Justin Dewrelt Harry Jowett G. M. Kin, Jr E.G. C Charles Annesley Nf. Haas Supr A. C. Serond Hebt D. A.C John KR. Deahl Clark A. Marren Jewett C. A. Haas A. C G. Lawghiin Patees Eee Fes Amt Wat — i Kennedy Hans Tax Varnden A. A. J Frank Filson Gensoa Coke “Utting Ieee W Ee McKelvey Tom Morgan AL Aca A Ry Easichy Mies George A. Banker McLaughin A. Asshares Annesley I AO G. W. C Gill Wit H. Tees Frank Wilbon Rman Inven J. Austin A. C. Scratch Saigner Wenry Zune Ae Mette Py. du- Suan AD. A. Uv Har B. Htek Kennan Tie C A. Jewett A. BR. Mc ‘Kenia A. Patscies C. P. Deuksia Arks J. L. McNeil Ole W. Peat AL Sedaris George D.C Peets

Eurekas Win Seven Up Series Over Birminghams

In a seven up series for the Owanit Handsome Trophy the Eurekas defeated the Birmingham team on South Twelfth Street after a tight set of games. The Bears led early but the Birmingham squad tied the series only to lose in the final rounds. Sporting notes report training contests and horse racing chatter including Pulsifer and Lookmakers bets and a Chicago residency.

Eurekas Birminghams Birmingham High South Twelfth Street Acres Amnea Pia Sumpohaans Hasehl Meta Ieee

Five of a Kind One Man Die and Another Likely to Lose His Eyesight

A bank of accidents described with five serious injuries. Jacob Lochenaeler was severely injured by an oil can penetrating his abdomen and may die. Peter Kenman was injured in the face risking blindness. William St. Clair suffered a fall and concussion. John German was cut by a roller, arterial bleeding nearly fatal. Mrs Flom Wagner was knocked down by a team and tracked home.

Jacob Lochennaeder KexMax Peter Kenman Moorbend-McCleane ST. Claim William St. Clair Thirty Third Street Pennsylvania Railroad Thirty-second Street West Penn Hena Jacob Lochenaeler Sealife Foundry Guanas John German D. C. Cunningham's Glassworks Waeyen Flom Wagner South Twenty-second Street Twelfth Carson Streets Lew Johnston W. A. Minick Johnston Oliver Fifth Street

Veterans Receive Regular Quarterly Pension Payments

Yesterday pension day brought joy to old soldiers as their quarterly payments were issued. The streets filled with veterans and the pension office saw a typical congestion. Across Western Pennsylvania the weather was fair and warmer with variable winds. Wet Virginia and Ohio faced showers and cooler, northerly winds and lower temperatures. The report from Pidenvan notes June 4 with forecast details from the United States Signal Service.

Pension Agency

Bartenders Challenge Sparks Baseball Rivalry In Pittsburgh

A chaotic note from last evening hints at a forthcoming contest between Bartenders of Ategnony and Dutsburg, with the Alleghenians expected to face Pittsburgers if nerve is shown. The tale promises a memorable baseball clash in local annals.

Ivery Wll Ategnony Dutsburg Pittsburgers Alleghenians Pittsberg

Unclear sports notes hint at signings and standings

Fragmented text references sixth place, a slugger, Jhonny DEXIT signing with Cleveland, and upcoming games. Mentions Brooklyn, St. Louis, Baltimore, and Chicago teams with scattered names and implied trades, unclear events, and incomplete game details.

Unsatisfactory Ending of Stake at Pimlico Meet

Heavy rain interrupted trotting and pacing at Pimlico Driving Park for a $2,500 stake event. The race finished unfinished with talk of crookedness and was declared all bets off by the judges. The Baltimore meeting saw Norris M. take two hits as the owners disputed results while a list of horses and owners including Stock Farm and Poughkeepsie figures appeared in the muddled report.

Reece Baltimore Baltimon Pimlico Norris M Steen Hellion Tory I Ton Frant’ Mera Ene T. Martin KK Robert Hough Purse Abbie Kr. T John Kk Turner Ambler Poughkeepsie B. m Bam Wesson Z. M Demarest Sa. Class 2:19; Pacing — Namie John

Suspect Harry Gent Snares Victims in New York Sprint Scheme

Veteran BM Curtis is among many duped by a boastful Englishman named Harry Gent. Curtis recalls Gent’s dinner charm and clever talk at the New York Athletic Club, where Gent allegedly swindled money from him and others, including claims about meeting a Yale sprinter. The wider extent of Gent’s alleged hoax remains unclear.

New York Harry Gent BM Curtis Mr. Curtis Tales Turmor Eui Uris Hanneees New Hawn Yale

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