Getting Into Line Kuehnes Home Run Hit
The daily sports roundup reports Kuehnes home run as part of a slate of results from yesterday’s action. Rain halted several games while runners on eastern and western tracks delivered notable performances.
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1889
Page
6
The daily sports roundup reports Kuehnes home run as part of a slate of results from yesterday’s action. Rain halted several games while runners on eastern and western tracks delivered notable performances.
Fragmented score notes show team results with partial figures for several games including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, New York, and Washington. The text lacks complete names and dates, offering only scattered point tallies and abbreviations.
June 12 report from Chicago describes a lopsided game in which Chicago, led by Anson, showed little life as Hutchinson and Sommers struggled. Beckley and Miller contributed key hits for the visitors, while Burns hit a homer for Chicago. The crowd jeered Anson as Indianapolis style criticism echoed from bleachers.
The Cleveland team posted a strong showing today as the home squad batted freely against Beattin and colleagues. Notable moments included a one handed stop by Tebean and a similar effort by Bassett, with Hines McGeachy McKean Iran and Bassett among the players collecting two base hits and contributing to the scoring.
In a midseason game against Stype, champions Batsimann and Foreman contributed to Baltimore’s easy win. Hodson faced heavy contact as the home club grabbed five runs in their eight hits. Hain retired the final batter in the ninth inning to seal the victory.
New Castles defeated the Duquesnes here this afternoon in a Bis game. Final score details are not provided.
A large crowd and perfect weather at St. Louis for the Jockey Club races. Queer Toy led all the way in the opening sprint, Elk won the one mile, Le Premier took the Bankers and Brokers stakes, Heldgeight claimed the next race, and Linguist Liveros won the late mile and a half finale in clear fashion with times noted for each event.
Johnstown moves under martial oversight as Adjutant General Hastings takes charge. 2,500 workers are to return to jobs today with new contractors and wages adjusted, while thousands of laborers are paid off and depart. The change aims to resume work rapidly, with the elite store and depot operations handed to state authorities.
New York reports suggest the Royal Yacht Squadron may refuse to race the Americas Cup against the Volunteer. L Watson writes that Valkyrie will not sail in English waters, delaying her ocean trip to New York on July 1. Valkyrie to race for Paine Cup later as owner agreed.
Rain drenched Jerome Park left a slick surface for six races. Starters included Lady Pulsifer Auricomsa and Le Logos with times around 1:44 for the opening mile and a sixteenth, and 6:22:29 for the later event, while several horses struggled to keep pace on the soggy track.
Arrangements were completed at the Police Gazette office for a grand tournament at Madison Square Garden the next night to benefit Johnstown suffrage efforts. Prominent fighters including John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain are listed among participants with Pat Sheedy serving as master of ceremonies.
The notice lists several club contacts including Keystone club manager, Kirkpatrick Stars, and Chub of Beneweey Mark Twain Club seeking players and fans. It mentions matches yesterday against Germans and Washington Philadelphia Newark Boston results and hints at upcoming Nikirk McClelland final tomorrow.
Stanley is believed to be heading toward the Victoria Nile region with reports he left Urosi for Usulala. The explorer may have reached the waterway by water and could have overcome major difficulties in the journey.
Cooney Cawley was arrested and jailed at the Seventeenth ward station for larceny. He was seized in the cellar of Mr. Lewis's saloon after a chase, amid a string of recent Lawrenceville thefts. The report notes other nearby losses and incidents connected to the spree.
June 12 report notes Pastis and M Deroulde among Boulangists freed after Sunday arrests at Angoul eme for alleged disturbance. The piece adds a side remark on Puatr's Chlorides described as the best disinfectant and capable of destroying a disease-breeding matter.
June 12 in Johnstown the Eastern and Western Pennsylvania Ladies Aid societies aid orphans and the hungry. A water bureau searches for lost and unidentified bodies, recovering several with its help. A mother searches for Morgan Zimm 11, believed taken to Pittsburgh. inquiries about Mrs. Thomas Fennide continue.
The list records physicians who were practicing in Johns town prior to the flood, including Living doctors such as Dr. John Lowman Dr. Webster Lowman Dr. A Wakefield Dr. Conrad and others from various specialties and affiliations. It notes eclectic and regular practitioners by name and category.
Greensburg June 12 County commissioners received a grateful message from Benjamin Lee secretary of the State Board of Health praising the work on the Allegheny Kis kiminitas and Conemaugh rivers and authorizing burning drift piles to prevent putrefying matter. About 100 laborers who went to Johnstown last Wednesday to help clear debris returned today, refusing to work at the cut wages.
From Jonxstown June 12 a council and company meeting report strong probability the Gautier steel department will relocate from its current site to Cambria City. Ground on B Street between Tenth Avenue and the borough line offers extensive acres. decision expected within a day or two.
The Americus Club transferred control of relief stores at stations to Major Mayer of Major General Hartranft's staff today and plans to return to Pittsburgh tomorrow. The group has aided many worthy people who would not apply for relief at the distribution bureaus.
Johnstown officials report total retail jewelers losses at about 76000 to the New York Jewelers Board of Trade. The heaviest损损 loss is J Luckett Sr with damage near 50000.
Jonstown report from the Bureau of Registration lists 11 bodies recovered and 14 608 survivors as the death toll estimate continues to be 3.
At a downtown station last night many Johnstown wreck survivors caused a ruckus after arriving with cash and seeking whisky. Police booked 13 men in the First District and arrested Charles White, found with new shoes and a bundle of garments, claiming relics from Johnstown.
At the regular weekly meeting the Traveling Men's Association voted to postpone the grand excursion to July 9. Several trading houses contributed without solicitation, supporting the club financially. Credit is due to Mr. K Kobler, chairman of the entertainment committee, for his efforts in raising funds to furnish the association rooms.
Corner Grant and Diamond streets draws crowds to the A E Oe Selon Com where men and boys suits are displayed at half price. Each suit carries a reduced tag showing big savings as the entire stock must be sold at once. Bargains lure passersby at the storefront near the new Court House. Also advertised are imported Sherry brands and colors offered by G. W. Schmidt at Fifth Avenue addresses.
The notice outlines supply terms for Anheuser beer from St Louis including Budweiser in cases of 24 quarts and 48 pints with empties allowed, and casks of 24 quarts and 120 pints. Rex. Uses & Co. reserves quantities and conditions. First aye refers to approval.
A collision near Armagh Ireland yesterday killed seventy two people on a mothers day excursion party from Armage to Warren Point. The wreck involved two trains on a steep grade with cars derailed and a third train colliding. Rescue teams from Belfast aided by surgeons treated the injured and identified victims while investigations focus on the engine fireman and traffic manager.
Philadelphia June 12 A meeting led by Elliot P. Eisner aimed to boost next Tuesday's election and push a suffrage amendment. Leaders from Montgomery Chester and Bucks counties discussed timing for state delegates and county committees to harmonize party organization across the Commonwealth.
A lightning strike in Newark killed Herman Mattis and injured several workers at Salomon's tannery. The blast knocked men senseless at nearby Riley's tannery and caused a wagon horse to be jolted as lamps flickered in the Mutual Insurance Building. A Newark News tale notes a comical oddity with a ham and carving fork reacting to the storm.
A Belleville report describes Antoine, a noted inventor, facing New York charges of criminal elusion amid a tale of bigamy and multiple marriages. A telegram from New York claims he fled Europe after promising inheritance schemes, leaving his first wife and children behind and keeping two other spouses for a week before returning to New York. His grandmother allegedly controls the fortune, pressuring a divorce and payout while denying deliberate use of the second wife.
The Cornell faculty baseball team surprised students by routing the Zeti Pai nine 10 to 0. Notables like Dennis on the mound Kemp at first White at second Noyes short Roberts third, Smith in left, and Nelligan on the gym staff starred as they prepare to meet the Varsity for commencement week.
A special telegram from New York reports West Point cadets visiting town for a lively clash with graduates. The 65 cadets attended The Oolah at Broadway Theater, sending a cadet cap to Marie Jansen and applauding her performance. They arrived in dressed uniforms and later mingled at the Hoffman House and Murray Hill banquets.
The May Festival chorus held a benefit at Old City Hall for Carl Retter, but tickets sold without attendees left the venue sparsely filled. Performances featured the Flying Dutchman and Mount of Olives pieces, with solos by Grace Miller Vogel and Agnes Vogel among others, and a scene from Retter's opera 1778 drawing curiosity despite modest returns.
Commencement exercises at the Bishop Bowman Institute held at Trinity Episcopal Church. Noted graduates include Caroline Lapsley Kiogy Cook Adelaide Lare Virginia Motreery Lilie Wattles Olga Neeb Tele McNaugher and Elizabeth Johnston. Rev. Maxwell opened with hymns and Rev. Parker Mo addressed the graduates. Bishop Whitehead officiated at a reception and dancing followed in the tower floor with Tosrye Bros. music.
The product is advertised as an unsurpassed liver remedy and is offered in cases containing twelve units.
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