Chicago and Pittsburg Baseball Battle Reports From New York
A telegram from Chicago reports a high crowd as Chicago and Pittsburg (P. L.) slugged in a tense game. Key plays include Bran's homeric moment, Latham’s fielding, and Beckley driving runs for Pittsburg. Boston beats New York 13 to 2 at Polo Grounds as Denny and Bennett spark the win. Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn with Schriver error-filled play. Hamilton, Collins and Myers contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcago
Jane
Chicago
Pittsburg
P. L
Sawyer
Bran
Victor Latham
Htven
Beckley
Pitteberg
Latham
Daffy
Natahie
Batty Hilt Eafeis
Myan Aera
O' Neil
Fielde
Howe
Corcoran
Wanle Ts
Pitiebure
Boston
New York
Jones
SN. L
New Yorks
Polo Grounds
Hamilton
de Brien
Bo Lo
Philadelphia
Anadelphia
Maulston Thompson
Corkhill
Nels
i'Hrien
Myera
Ailes
Collins
Fouts
Foutz
Smith
Coillins
Bidllings
Ngtmallton
Sebriver
Ailen
Mieke Seva
Orns
Gork
Wert
Zacharias
Ate
Taliee Pe
W. L. Pe
Pritinseeee
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pimaburg
Clevelan
New York Team Debut at Brotherhood Park Draws Crowds
New York, June John Ward's Brooklyn men appeared at Brotherhood Park this afternoon before 1 pm. The 2 New York shortstop received five Federations Orations and was presented with two pieces of jewelry a horse shoe and a crown. The score and many details from the game are garbled but show Ward’s team competing in a local event with pitchers and names like Sidovee and Murphy mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Ward
Brooklyn Men
P. L
Brotherhood Park
Boston Wins Despite Mixed Philadelphia Offensive Performance
Brown and Richardeon supplied scoring for Boston as they defeated the Philadelphia club in a tight game. Attendance was 1,67 with Griffin and Brown leading Boston in a high effort clash while Philadelphia's Howton Richardson and Homan contributed on offense. errors and fielding plays shaped the final result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadel
Mia
Janes
Tom Brown
Harry Richardeon
Boston
Philadelphia Players' Club
KeeKee's Brat OlLancer S Nonsense Scoreboard
Fragmentary sports score notes list Miller and McKeeport players with balls and outs. Time and umpire not fully readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller, Biees Siset
Pittsburgs Fall Short as Reds Rally to Win
Clouds and rain dampen a mayoral crowd as Cincinnati Reds top Pittsburgh 12 to 9. Schmitt started for the visitors while Mullane starred for Cleveland, with Melbee Reilly and Kouichi pacing Pittsburgh's batting in an uneven nine innings.
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Reds
Pitsburg
Schmitt
Mel’bee
Reilly Sod Kouichi
Beard
Marr
Cleveland
Mullane
McPhee
Holiday
Seault
MaPhes
Sehmter Shad
Molisne
Harrington
Kulghtore Fy
Miller
Pictebare
Becauer
Rost
Noua
Batteries, Casey and O Rourke Lead Athletics Win
Summary of multiple games shows Louisville and Syracuse matches with Athletics beating State 11 to 0 and 5 to 4 in different contexts. Key players include Casey O Rourke Mc Mahon Robinson Widner O Connor Smith Van Dyke and Mattimore Bowers Harrand McGuire. Time figures and umpire names appear, with scores and errors noted for each contest.
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Louisville
Dot
Lave
Meehin
Manor
Las Einy
Error
Louis
Syracuse
Summany
Casey
O'Rourke
McMahon
Robinson
Marned
State
Athletics
Errora
Athletic
Toole
Columbus
Togo
Widner
O'Connor
Smith
van Dyke
Toledo
Time
Marium
Brooklin
Brooklyn
Tolodo
Rochester
Mattimore
Bowers
Harrand McGuire
Errors
Middleton Wins Three Hour Race at East End Gym
Middleton takes first in a three hour race at the East End Gymnastic Clubhouse. Totten finishes second, McKinley places third in a tightly contested event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
East End
Totten
McKinley
Amateur Athlete Union Entries Open Across Western Cities
Entries from St. Louis Chicago Kansas City Grand Rapids and others are invited for Western amateur events. Medals will be awarded by the Amateur Athlete Union and entries must be mailed by June 7. Fourteen events are open to all amateurs in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athiene
Detrat
Percorr
Mica, Jane
Amateur Athletic Union
Detroit
Union
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas
Pat Peea
Grand Rapids
Pittebure
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Woulsville
Sulwanakee
Eo Re
St. Paul
Tea
Jane
West
Pittsburg Dogs Win at Cinclonari Show in Cincinnati
W L Washington's Irish setters from Pittsburg dominate the bicentennial bench show at Cincinnati Music Hall. Laura B, undefeated champion, wins the challenge class for the twenty first time, plus liver cup for best Irish setter bitch and several special prizes. A sweep of top awards cements Washington's kennel as leading in Tall Americana. Patsy O'Connor and Countess Hendigo win their respective categories. Home the beagle takes top open class prize.
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Pittsburg
Cincionati
W. L. Washington
Cincinnati Music Hall
Laura B
Sarsfeld
Sarsfeeid
Mr. Washington
Patsy O’ Conner
Hendigo
Beagle
Home
Latonia Race Day Results And Entries
Latonia results show Crayne Dyer second in the first race, Germanic wins the second, Princess Bowling Orsi second in the third, Palisade Moon by three lengths takes the fourth, and Jeannette first with Marmora second in the fifth. Tomorrow’s entries list Lizzie Fonso, Lilian Lindsay, Pearl Sell, Lena, Mary Mac, Prince Albert, and others across five races with various weights and odds.
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CincisNati
Latonia
Crawne Dyer
Bonaletta
Germanic
Little Prince
Silver Lake
Gunene Tinjjex
Princess Bowling Orsi
Wary
Palisade Mon
Hiley
Goodby
Prince Albert
Sie Orbora
Banebnet
Vidette
Mila
Sell Corte
Edward
Prettiwit
Flo
Woodford
Gunshot
Brookful Bea
Brown J
Gascon
Washington
Tom Hogers
Brembie Bush
Races at Eure and Mornis Pane feature close finishes
June 6 results highlight the 1:55 trot purse with top finishers including Babe B A from Evansburg and Doctor Frank from Conneaut among others. Also noted are events at Mor nis Pane with first race winner Dr Hasbrouck and Daisy Woodtutt in six furlongs.
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Eure
Babe B. A
Evansburg
Dick U A
Paterson
Doctor Frank
Conneaut
Eclipse
New York
D.brig
Emma L
Madelphia
G. G
Millersburg
Claremont, Bik
Easton
Lapheming
Mich
Ng Bird
Winterset, la
Mornis Pane
Tve
Dr. Hasbrouck
Killive
Preakness Lass
Adose
Kleve Es
la Tosca
Baltte Bec Eli
T Blackburn
Ls.virth
Weven
Folsom
Lago
Local baseball notes from Harrisburg tournament and area delays
A number of local Wis J shooters attend a Harrisburg tournament. The Third Street Stars beat Seventh Street Stars 16 to 7. Games in New Jersey and Cleveland Buffalo were postponed by rain. Various clubs seek matchups and player movements including Patterson, Dockey Hemt and Curis Van der Abe. Our Hots plan a Greensburg game on June 21 amid prior cancellations.
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Wis J
Harrisburg
Third Street Stars
Seventh Street Stars
Cfles
Ddress E. Riley
Whyile Arenue
Colcage Gieresina
N. J
Cleveland- Buffalo
P. L
Jamee H. Porters
L. Foster
S Webster Svenue
Senay
Oakland
Hecker
Diamond Street
Pittsburg
Panens RF
Dockey Hemt
Curis van der Abe
Dockey
Greensburg
Jamestown
Wi. C
New York
Pennsylvania
Reformed Presbyterians Press for Constitutional Amendment
A New York telegram reports the Synod seeking a constitutional amendment to recognize Christian religions and allow church members to vote. The petition lists 2127 signatures and prompts debate on whether members of other churches should sign. Union talks propose abolishing the churchs voter ban on candidates who swear to uphold the federal constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Presbyterians
New Yorke
Synod of
The
Congress
United Presbyterians
Man Rescued After Suicide Attempt at Police Station
Andrew Finonefrock of Reed and Overhill streets attempted hanging in his cell at the Eleventh ward station last night. Officers cut him down and revived him.
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Andrew Finonefrock
Reed and
Overhill Streets
Eleventh Ward
Woman Rescued After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Lillie Mulvey of 2920 Penn avenue tried to jump into a water-filled cellar last night. An officer pulled her out and sent her to the station house for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Mulvey
Penn Avenue
Cleopatra in Court in Suit Over Potter Costs
New York suit pits Harry Miner against Mrs. James Brown Potter for 2438 dollars claimed for costumes during 1887 88 season. Testimony cites contracts, unpaid last salary, and letters from Miner praising Potter while criticizing photographs and management. The case resumes next day with witnesses and defense letters entered.
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TIN Dispatch
New York
Harry C. Miner
James Brown Potter
Supreme Court
Andrews
Miner
Henry Miner
United States of America
Hatel
America
London
Gettysburg Monuments Plan: Penn Reserve Brigades Propose Memorial Hall
Harrisburg June 5 Gettysburg Monument Commission met with Pennsylvania reserve regiments to decide on a Pennsylvania Reserve Day and a memorial hall. The reserves preferred a memorial hall over individual monuments and urged a future legislative appropriation while preserving battlefield markers. Governors Curtin and Beaver participated with General Gobin and Colonel Taylor. Monuments will remain markers as officials communicate with regimental units about placement.
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Gettysburg
Harrisburg
Gettysburg Monument Commission
Pennsylvania Reserve
Beaver
Curtin
Gobin
Taylor
Treasure hunting expedition ends in San Diego harbor
The steamship Lassa treasure party from San Francisco to the Galapagos Islands ends in disorder in San Diego. Two of six men are jailed, three returned to San Francisco, one is missing. Captains Christiansen and Jennings say others fell seasick and leading to a halt. a dispute led to arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct.
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Speclal
San Dreco
Cal
San Francisco
Christiansen
Peter Jennings
Dougherty
Alexander
Henry
San Diego
Jennings
No French Interference in Newfoundland Cable Dispatch
Sir James Fergusson stated official dispatches from Newfoundland confirm no landing by French forces at St George's Bay or elsewhere. The French warship commander sought removal of nets in the bay. Fergusson said the request was justified with no threats used. Newfoundland residents had not refused taxes and supported government positions.
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Sir James Fergusson
Foreign Office
Newfoundland
St. George's Bay
Neta
James
Married at Scottdale Aid Came Immediately to Pittsburgh on Honeymoon
Scottdale reports the marriage of W. S. Mutusyn and Miss May Stickel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Stickel of Market Street. Rev. W. R. Fink officiated, the couple left for Pittsburgh on their wedding trip that night, with the bride quickly traveling after the ceremony.
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Pitteburg
Scottdale
Mutusyn
Mies May Stickel
Mra
E. EK. Stickel
Market Street
W. R. Fmk
Pittsburg
Passenger men to meet at Chicago to fix rates
A Central Traffic Association meeting will be held in Chicago next Tuesday to set rates for the national G A R encampment in Boston this fall. General Passenger Agent A E Clark will attend. A vice chairman may be named to oversee passenger matters after Daniels left for the New York Central. The commission question remains a contentious issue among large lines seeking to justify or prohibit commissions.
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Boston
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
A. E. Clark
Lake Erie Road
Daniels
New York Central Road
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Charlton
Chicago and Alton
Royal visit marred by Premier Mercier snub
In Montreal on June 5 the royal party left for Sir George Stephen’s salmon lodge at Meta pediae. Sir George and Lady Stephen joined the Duke and Duchess. Premier Mercier refused official calls and events. Politicians say the snub aims to curry favor before elections, while French hosts are greatly annoyed.
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Moonntreal
Causeapal
George Stephen
Metapediae
George
Lady Stephen
Premier Mercier
Donald Smith
Miers
John Macdonald
Wholesale Prosecutions in CuHtenco Strike Action
The Carpenters and Builders Association continues prosecutions of strikers with new warrants sworn for arrest of pickets. Frank Blair says the policy will endure as long as pickets appear near non union sites. Several arrests with bail posted. bosses claim arrests curb picked interference and reduce job disruption.
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CuHtenco
Old Bosses’ Association
Carpenters and Builders’ Association
Frank Blair
Bombardment of a House Leads to Bail Hearing
Four young men from Lower St Clair township Charles Sherra Peter Sherra Anthony Thomas and August Trischler faced bail before Alderman Hartman on malicious mischief charges. Mrs Margaret Nock of Barkhammer Street reported the incident after a surprise party at her home Wednesday night when stones were thrown at windows and a door smashed. A hearing is set for tomorrow.
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Charles
Peter Sherra
Anthony Thomas
August Trischler
Lower St Clair Township
Alderman Hartman
Margaret Nock
Barkhammer Street
Mancharged with aggravated assault at Republic Iron Works
August Bockert had John Korowski arrested by Alderman Hartman's constable after a dispute at Republic Iron Works. It is claimed Korowski struck Bockert on the head with a pair of tongs, bruising him badly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bockert
John Korowski
Hartman
Republic Iron Works
Korowski
Bockert
William H Sproull Reports Freight Rates Hold Firm
William H. Sproull commercial agent for the Chicago and Alton road says freight traffic was slack but rates remain firm. He notes the line has no lakes to threaten competition with the Missouri River, and expresses satisfaction with the road’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Sproull
Chicago and Alton Road
First Prisoner Registers at New County Jail
John Welsh was jailed yesterday on assault charges. He is the first prisoner to register at the new county jail, marking his second visit to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welsh
Welsh
Thi
New
Incidents in Two Cities Highlight Local Troubles and Debts
A jumble of urban incidents reports fights between railway workers James Hook and Coates, several arrests for disorderly conduct, and various local court actions. Tax collections, arrests, and municipal improvements are noted, along with a school reorganization and a planned June picnic.
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Freemay Jerk Hook
No. 6
No. & Hook
Coates
Hook
Chief Brown
No. 3
Thomas Connelly
Ed Piller
John Riley
James McGrovan
John McGrogan
John Scully
Anthony Heinz
Allegheny Gas Committee
Eleventh Ward
Fifteenth Ward
E. c. Tavern
Hulton
What People Are Doing Some Who Travel and Others Who Talk
Manager Harry Williams and his wife and son depart Sunday. George Shiras Sr and wife, and W Robb and wife start Monday over the Union Pacific for extensive trips in the West. F F Whittelein of Bogota Colombia registered at the Monon yesterday and was in the city.
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Harry Williams
George Shiras, Sr
W. Robb
F. F. Whittelein
Bogota
United States
Colombia
Debates on Demonetization and Silver Standard in Senate
In Washington on June 5 the Senate debated silver demonetization, free coinage, and the 1873 act. Sherman defended silver as a monetary option, warned that free coinage would push gold out and shift to silver as sole standard, while Teller praised the unveiling of the silver party. Stewart challenged the 1873 amendment process and called for a new trial of the policy.
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Telfer
Buckeye
Treasury
United States
Sherman
Nevada
Mr. Stewart
Mr. Morrill
Pacific Coast
Teller
Stewart
Irom
Senate
McDonald
Mr. Sherman
Conference Committee
River steamer activity and river men in Louisville
Captain J D Bramants watches Joe B Williams on the Western waters while river men like Cartan Koseer M Bore and Cartan W W O New, Sr visit Louisville. The Social Club promotes a City of Pittsburg excursion as Captain C P Shinkle’s Golden prepares to depart New Orleans for Cincinnati.
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J. D. Bramants
Louisville
Joe B. Williams
Pittsburg
Cartan Koseer M. Bore
Cartan W. W. O' New, Sr
Fred Wilson
Doe Williams
Black
CalTary Pew Freeway
Hibernia
Kentucky
New Orleans
Picayunas
C. P. Shinkle
Cincinnati
Red River
Coast Line
and Lafourche
Pittsboro
Lovamisville Courier-Journal
Percy Kelsey
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