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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1890

Page

17

Pittsburg National League Baseball Club at Recreation Park

Acting President J Palmer O Neill arrives after accompanying the team on their trip. Report cites pitcher weakness and signings while noting La Roque reinstatement and Hines contract dispute. Jack Kelly pledges sobriety and improves performance as the club negotiates improved salaries and new players for the season.

Pittsburg Recreation Park Tori NT Ial Amrotsl Esendonce Ae National League S Toeeday Clevelands J. Palmer O'Neill O’neill O'Neill Schmitt Trehiay Fitzgerald Crane Miller la Roque la Roy Roque Hines Leanes Young Jack Kelly Cincinnati Kelly Kelty

The Cincinnatis Beat Beatin in Modern Show of Power

The Cincinnatis won decisively with strong batting led by Neilly who collected four hits in four trips including three triples. Attendance reached 27H as Beatin' was overwhelmed in today’s game.

Cincinnatis Neilly MeeKeesport McKeesport Payne

Local baseball results and box score notes

Fragmented recap lists players and inning runs from a multi game day. Mentions Meekes Tref Ae and several teams including Canton Mansfield Dayton and Youngstown with hits by Miller Lesmon and Milbee among others. Umpire King and battery pairs Young Yalk Wilson Sehrt are named with scattered scoring details.

McKeraport Karoed Billbee Lemon Mil Walton

Untitled sports notes with scattered team results

Fragmentary records show multiple team mentions and partial scores. Names such as Toronto Altoona Bellaire Meadville Erie and Patton appear with scattered totals and errors. The text references hits and errors across several games, but concrete results are incomplete.

Ale — Shera Igoromr Bridgeville Bidees Steed Ummany Toronto Latre Toroento Bellaire Altoona Hita York Butterles Hodson Gibson Selder Thomas Mimzo Meadville Erie Menai Tentre Lystrem Patton

Boston Brotherhood Stock Boom Drives Confusing Baseball Rumors

A garbled report sketches the Boston Brotherhood rising in stock amid offers and refusals. It mentions players like Chamber and Gerson, talks of Captain Karwonn, and implies discontent in Columbus and Beck Entko amid factional fights. George Mungon plans games in St. Louis and a Texas Mexico end‑season series.

von der Abe Gerson Consork Evaneville Karwonn Loutevilles Columbus Osateber Ciena de Texas Mexico George Manon Oseman Duffee Browns Fes Et Club

Fragmentary sports note hints at relocation plans

A partial report discusses a Montreal relocation idea for a club once linked to Buffalo. It suggests the move was deemed too distant and that local support would fail to sustain a new backball organization.

Montreal Huffalo

Baseball in Boston and the Brotherhood turmoil

June 14 Boston reports a season of transfers, injuries, and discontent as Dick Johnston moves to New York while Kelly’s men dominate headlines. Umpire clashes and balk calls stir tension. attendance wanes. Kilroy and Radbourn perform amid slumping leagues and rival clubs in New York, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh.

Curry Foley Heb—Pitrebarg APOE BosTon Unrstendam Dick Johnston New York Brotherhood Johnston Kelly Boston Brotherhood Club Tom Brown Melly Brouthers Irwin Boston Brotherhood Brooklyn Jim White Buffalo Club Deacon Buffalo Hoffie Hoffie's McKeesport Mike Kelly Ruegia Ife Webasve Kid Madden Relly Robinson Patrick Radbourn Daley Mers Kilroy Ihes Tage Roy Eazy Deen Philadel Galv

RACING RESULTS FROM KANSAS CITY TURF MEET

Today's turf events at Kansas City show Joe Woolman winning the first six furlongs with Ed Bell second and Dewberry third in 1 17 2 5. Kheste takes the second race with Sam Ardo second and Jesse McFarland third in 1 16 2 4. The second heat repeats a win for Thinnet as East wave places third with unclear timing. The one mile fourth race sees Little Minnie first, Mahel second, Sepremier third in 1 41 4 5. Fifth race covers one and three sixteenths miles Hamiet wins, Germanic second, Ure third with incomplete time data.

Kansas City Joe Woolman Ed Bell Dewberry Kheste Sam Ardo Dyer Jesse McFarland Tighth mies—Hiue Vail Ieee East Wave Little Minnie Mahel Sepremier Hamiet Germanic Ure

Races Report From Morris Park and St Louis Hold Show

Race results from Morris Park dated June 14 detail seven furlongs winners Worth and Celia with times around 1:72.04 while St Louis results list Rose Howard and Wak in mile and other minor placements. London notes the Sandown Park two year old stakes where Dar filly Sir F Jolinstone Blix Fuse and Hildebert place across six furlongs.

Stea A. Taylor Dar Sir F. Jolinstone Fuse H. Nixon Hildebert

Ascot RaceHunt Cup Promises Strong Field

The upcoming Ascot event is expected to draw interest with a battle between Sainfoin and May Marion as favorites. The race features an eagerly awaited clash promising an exciting contest and potential key results tomorrow.

Loxpow Ascot Imp Marion

Racing crowds fill Warren tracks with brisk pace

A large turnout attended the Warren races today in Warren Pennsylvania. Reported events include a 2:37 trot and a 2:15 or Wonder pacing race. The day featured several sprint events and hopes for fast times across multiple heats.

Warren Iene

Fourth of July Matinee Races at Homewood Park

The programme for the Fourth of July matinee races at Homewood Park includes a 2:04 trot and a 2:28 pace for amateurs under the L A W rules.

Homewood Park

Price for Counsellor at Public Stud Farm Sale

Special Telegram reports James G. Ladd and Bestrice of Nebraska have offered for the bay stallion Crop by Filo at the Pate Stock Farm Company in Louisville Missouri. Price is a cash figure and the sale is being conducted by the farm.

Aa Tel KY James

Buffalo Beats Pittsburg In Doubleheader Rally

In the first game Buffalo outhit Pittsburg and won as Ed Morris pitched well. Fields homered for Pittsburg, while Buffalo fueled by timely hits and strong defense pulled ahead late. In the second game Buffalo defeated Pittsburg behind steady pitching as Visner returned to right field and Morris dominated at the plate.

Buffalo Rep Hoy Mack Echer Irvin Wise O White O Hobinson Rainey Haddock Oj Galvin Baley Coran Balle Galvin Pittsburg Ho White Ranson Robinson Carroll Corcoran Rowe Meecher Irwin Hanson Beecher Kuehne Gafiney Barnes Baldwin Visner Huffaloes Hanlon Ed Morris Sam Wise

Cleveland Defeated as Base Running Hurts

The Cleveland club fell 8 to 2 to Chicago amid mental lapses and costly fielding errors. Fourteen hits listed for Chicago players Delehanty Dan Pfeffer Larkin and Twitchell led the visitors, while Cleveland stranded runners and failed to convert chances in a high error game at Chicago.

Chicago Cleveland cHicase AE Stricker Delehanty Dan Browning O'Ryan Larkin Com'skey Bean I/Pfeffer Twitchell St Latham McAleer Farrell Wnyder Hoyle Gruber King Dee Nell Delehan Pfeffer Delehantz Latham Boyle Strock Petter Ump Ferguson Holbe

Three-base hits lead Richardson as Phillies topple opponents

Richardson hits three-base hits while Brown Nash and Kilroy contribute on base as Philadelphia errors count. Hrown Gumbert Nash struck out three each amid a 1:45 game. Umpires Gunning and Matthews. The article then introduces standings of Players' League pennant race.

Dobton BDF PHILA Ier Beatae Shindie Farrar Pires Gununing Ith Richardson Hrown Hichardson Brown Nash Es Ion Kilro Niger Rhindle Haliman Philadelphia Cba Gumbert Ee Gunningham Wble Hrowthers Murnye Tire Ipischies Iiroy Mit

Gusky 1% Yards Amateur Championship Swim Entry List

The Gusky 1% yards amateur championship at the Natatorium lists entrants for tomorrow evening. First heat starts at 8 30 PM with Allan Dougherty John Blewitt George Scott Richard Murray Fred Hooper Johnoe Thomas Lawrence Joseph H Spiegel August Wendt HK Lofter James FP Fox John J Davis W H Murke George Weigand E Douglas i T Charles J Collins Charles Taylor. Prof McEwen acts as referee. Contestants will be drawn into heats with winners advancing.

Natatorium Allan Dougherty John Blewitt George Scott Richard Murray Fred Hooper John Oe Thomas Lawrence Joseph H- Spiegel August Wendt HK. Lofter James FP. Fox John J. Davis W. H. Murke George Weigand E. Douglas I T Charles J. Collins Charles Taylor McEwen

McClelland and Nikirk to race at Homewood Driving Park

E C McClelland and Ed Nikirk to run a one mile Mite at Homewood Driving Park on Saturday June 23 between 4 and 6 pm. The race is for a side with a side deposit. both will train immediately and the contest is expected to be close with Nikirk able to run a fast mile and McClelland also capable. Chris Hoselip will train McClelland.

E. C. McClelland Ed Nikirk Homewood Nikirk McClelland Chris Hoselip

Murder Verdict In Hotel Waiter Killing Case

In San Francisco a coroner's jury found Frank La Roe guilty of murder for the death of Henry McBride, a hotel waiter, in a brutal prise fight at the Golden Gate Athletic Club last Tuesday. La Roe and others tied to the fight remain under arrest.

San Francisco Henry McBride Frank la Roe Walter Golden Gate Athletic Club la Hoe la Roe Oght

Sullivan Boxing Exhibition Blocked by Club Governors

The Columbia Athletic Club governors granted permission for John L. Sullivan to hold a boxing exhibition in the gymnasium but then met and voted to prohibit the affair. The clash drew protest from club members and notable social figures.

John L Washington Columbia Athletic Club John L. Sullivan

Sporting Notes Previewing Fairs and Races Across Regions

A scattered update covers New York women riding informal bicycles, the Buffalo rider event delayed by bad roads, and potential match talks. It notes Sullivans ratification risk, New Jersey ministers urging vetoes on pool selling, and a Golden Gate Club glove contest between Kilralo and Ed Smith.

New York Buffalo Peter Jackson Sulllivan Jackson Australia New Jersey Golden Gate Athletic Club Police Jake Kilralo Ed Smith Denver Jomnstoor Budd Doble EF. C. Long Bt. Paul Howard Conklin Pn Schelles West Elmira Jake Kilra Scheller Uckers Bookles Westchester F Pinkerton Harry Cohen J.T. Barker Mlecreanta Pyeshkoff Siberia St. Petersburg Yanny Swope Albany Goldsmith Dawson George H. Leavitt Boston Belmont Park Andy Welch Fanny Swope English Jockey Club Newmarket Insolence McMurtry Ernest Hace Ormie Woodcraft Corticello Jones Stanford Flora Sainfoln Royal Paddocks Hampton Court Esher Dee States Astley James Miller Porter Watt Ser Es Er

Constable Returns From Philadelphia With Bride

Constable P. M. Connelly of the Ninth ward arrived from Philadelphia with Miss Mary Raymond his bride. A large crowd greeted them at the station as they prepared to set off on 8th Avenue for their home.

P. M. Connelly Ninth Ward Philadelphia Mary Raymond Mr. Connelly Hart

Pennsylvania Too Prosperous to Boast at World's Fair

Governor Beaver writes to the Sons of Pennsylvania in Chicago praising the state's influence while urging prepared plans for a strong Pennsylvania exhibit at the World's Fair. Captain McClelland notes prosperity as a hurdle to showcasing, but urges coordinated effort to secure support and legislation if needed.

Beaver Chicago Sons of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania West William McClelland Paittsburg Dakota Palmer House Pittsburg Lasken II Trust

Riflemen Picnic Fight Leads to Assault Charge

Last Monday the German Riflemen's Association picnic at Butcher's Grove ended with a crowd attack as they returned to Allentown. Henry Thoerhof suffered a broken nose and others were injured. his brother John filed charges of aggravated assault against William Ambrose, who appeared for hearing, with others to be prosecuted if found.

William Ambrose Henry Ambrose

Lanes in Allegheny Parks Open for Free Play

In Allegheny parks near Resaca street yesterday afternoon about 500 children gathered for outdoor play on the lawns. Superintendent Hamilton announced that children may use select lawns every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, a concession warmly welcomed by families.

Allegheny Resaca Street Allegheny Parks Hamilton

Suspected duo arrested after Duquesne house visit

John Row and Andy Denny were in Central station when accused of posing as messengers for $3. They visited a Duquesne Way residence and drunk on the money, prompting the husband to track them down and have them arrested.

John Row Andy Denny Central Station Row Denny Duquesne Way

Fire alarm at Wilfield F Scott’s store causes extensive damage

A midnight fire at Wilfield F Scott’s five and dime on Market near Fourth injures a crowd and damages the block. Losses total about 5 000 on stock with 7 000 insured, building owner Mrs. Jane Rabe reports 3 000 damage, adjacent firms Laird & Roe and Dunseath shielded by insurance. Police clash with bystanders as Coulson and officers rush to safety rumble over the alarm box mix up.

Wilfield F. Scott Market Street Fourth Avenue Scott Sol Coulson Jane Rabe Laird & Roe Dunseath Ed Woods Central Station James Fleming James Tracy Gusky’s Coulson Exposition Building Cramp Tradesman’s Bank Diamond Street

Press Club Outing to Ohio Pyle Falls and Ferns

The Press Club and guests traveled via the Sparty in two special cars to Ohio Pyle Falls. They toured Buttercup Falls and Lover's Leap, dined at Ferncliffe House with Von Amherst orchestra, then danced or collected ferns and wildflowers before returning at 7:30 PM. Some vines were collected for transplant to Schenley Park.

Division E. D. Smith Baltimore and Ohio Road Ohio Pyle Falla W. H. Gutelina E. H. Heinrichs Ohio Pyle Buttercup Falls Ferncliffe House von Amherst Viands

Highest Wages Paid by National Tube Works

Arbitration Committee reports National Tube Works pays the highest wages among visited mills. It notes access to books, confirms general manager Converse’s wage proposals were accepted, and that increases take effect from the resumed work date. Committee commends the employer for sanitary and physical conditions.

National Tube Works National Tube Works Company McKeesport Converse

Census census supervision strict on answering questions

Census Supervisor Oliver vows legal action against those who refuse to answer the census. In Braddock several Hungarians faced charges for resisting an interpreter with knives. John Rentauski of the Twenty eighth ward was heard before United States Commissioner McCandless for refusing to answer. he was allowed to go after providing information. The Austrian Consul and a Hungarian editor spoke for him. City enumerators report rapid returns and Oliver praises the work while totals will be calculated at Washington.

Oliver Braddock United States McCandless John Rentauski Twenty W. M. Maguire Batauski Max Schamberg John Slovenski Bratanski Census Bureau Washington

Messenger Boy Artist Exhibits Window Painting

A 17 year old Western Union messenger boy James Mc Laughlin painted a view from Rimersburg near the Pittsburg and Western Railroad showing Sandy Creek through woods. Gillespie's store owner Mr Wall praised the first effort calling it wonderful and a very good painting for a first try.

Gillespie's Wood Street Western Union Telegraph Company James McLaughlin Rimersburg Pittsburg McLaughlin

Actress Manola in Stage Photo Fight Sparks Broadway Scandal

New York June 14. Manager Ben Stevens of the Broadway Theater clashes with Marion Manola over tights photos during Castles in the Air. A flash shot during the finale caused a stage rout. Manola fled the stage while Hopper calmed the crowd. She threatens to quit the company.

Dispatch New York Ben Stevens Broadway Marion Manola Miss Manola de Wolfe Hopper Siter Stevens

Travelers Protective Association Annual Meeting in Denver

The Travelers Protective Association holds its annual meeting in Denver from June 22 to 26. Local commercial travelers will attend and tour rail routes on Union Pacific and Colorado lines. Colorado Midland offers a Glenwood excursion while Denver and Rio Grande provides a Colorado Springs to Denver and Silver Plume ride.

Travelers’ Protective Association Denver Union Pacific Colorado Colorado Midland Glenwood Denver and Rio Grande Colorado Springs Silver Plume

Coroner's Jury Blames Allersheny Heating in Gas Explosion

The coroner's jury found the deaths of Mrs. Mary Kipp and her daughter Elizabeth were caused by a natural gas explosion due to negligence by Allersheny Heating Company in failing to inspect gas lines.

Mary Kipp Elizabeth Allersheny Heating Company

Beef and cattle rates cut along Lake Shore line

The Lake Shore road reduced dressed beef from Chicago to Pittsburg to 22 cents and live cattle from 1534 to 1334. The Pennsylvania line matched the price cuts.

Lake Shore Chicago Pittsburg Pennsylvania

Property offers near fifty thousand on Second Avenue

Mr. George Johnston says the Collins Wright property on Second Avenue drew a bid near 49,250 dollars from a bidder who competed on Thursday. The offer signals strong interest in the site as investors vie for the parcel amid a busy week of bidding.

George Johnston Collins & Wright Second Avenue Fidders

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