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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1889
Page
17
The report lists winners from opening day events across tracks including St. Louis and Pittsburgh. Race results feature ponies and riders with multiple placings and notable upsets as long odds bets paid off at the harness and track meets.
The Coney Island Jockey Club spring meeting opened with large turnout and strong betting. Pontiac and Torso led the early results with heavy bets on Brittanic and Tenny, while Dave Pulsifer and Charles Black profited from bookmaking. Jockey Taylor rode five races with three wins and two seconds.
A telegram from Burn Pennsylvania dated January 14 reports Charles Green, England’s champion catch-as-catch-can wrestler, appearing in athletic circles. He signs for a $200 side match with Thames Cannon and will train locally. Doin and Hugh Muldoon’s protegee also seek matches as Leonard fights for a Freestyle or catch title, with Gallagher proposing a mixed match.
Harvard varsity and freshmen crews arrive in New London near Groton to prepare on the Thames river. The squads include three eight oared shells and multiple sculls with Yale, Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Cornell teams also listed for the upcoming race program.
Postponement due to poor track conditions shifts the Ed Nikirk McClelland one and a half mile race to next Saturday at Exposition Park if unflooded. Seabee on Homewood track would run rain or shine. Stake $250, contested by two runners, with Sullivan favored in other notes about Kilrain bout with belt and bets in Chicago.
The article notes Isaac Murphy riding light at 112 pounds with potential to drop to 110, while season conditions and cold wet weather impact riders. It mentions rival McLaughlin can ride about 190 pounds in a pinch and could shed weight to near 118 pounds, affecting contracts with the Chicago Stable.
The Pittsburg Homing Club sent several pigeons to Greenville Indiana where telegraph operator John released them at 6 15 p m central time. The loft of M William Hillebrecht reported the bird Little Henry from 74 Ward Street Oakland with distances around 300 miles and a record pace near 1135 yards per minute in this season’s fourth race amid severe storms.
Latest betting slate lists Spokane and Proctor Knott as 4tol and 6tol favorites with Don Jose 7tol and Sorrento 8tol. Sam Wood Ficed Tide Once Again and Salvator sit at 15 to 1, Come to Taw Jay F Dee and French 3 to 1, Gan Fresno The Lioness and Philip D at 3 to 1, others 35 to 1.
In Mansfield on June 15 an attempted finish of the free for all pace collapsed on a heavy track. The 2:4 trot from yesterday concluded with Blaine first, Danily second, Jim third, amid a messy score sheet and tracked times of 2:40 to 2:41.
Did It Ever Strike You That the time to buy is when we want to sell We want to reduce our stock of men's and boys' suits and many of our finest suits equal in every particular to goods made to order will be offered at prices very little more Wee 2 ask for some guu to not investigate our claims GUSEY'S.
Free photographs of the Johnstown flood offered with every purchase of five dollars or more at Kaufmanns this week. The complete set of neipal views accompanies eligible purchases, highlighting the historic disaster and local relief efforts.
The B. and O. Railroad adds a daily train leaving Pittsboro at 6 PM arriving Philadelphia at 7 45 and New York at 10 45 AM with Pullman palace sleeping cars attached.
Advertises a limited week sale offering a complete set of principal Johnstown horror photographs with every purchase of five dollars or more. Encourages customers not to miss obtaining these interesting images.
In Cincinnati era style notes patrons demand retirement for a figure linked to the ColoneIs visit to McKeesport. The report lists scattered game results across cities including Indianapolis Pittsburgh and Boston with several team名称 and scores, reflecting a busy schedule.
The program lists St. Louis at Brooklyn, Kansas Citys at Columbus, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia for today’s Americas Association games.
The McKeesport club routed Emsworth 12 to 3 yesterday afternoon. Gil land pitched well for McKeesport and Smith was hit hard, though the Emsworth pitcher did fine work. The visitors' new catcher struggled while their first baseman played well.
The Keystones colored team and the Homesteads played an admirable game at Homestead yesterday before a large crowd. It was likely the best game of the season at Homestead with strong pitching from Tonespi and coaching by Gross. The Homesteads showed shaky fielding while Keystones dominated at bat and on the bases in a lively contest.
Baltimore manager Davidson met the six players who refused to play and fined them $10 each for not appearing. After talks, Hecker and teammates demanded remission of fines, but Davidson refused. Later Barnie persuaded Louisville players to play Monday, urging them to trust the Association and avoid expulsion.
A telegram from Louisville notes local papers push for J. Davidson to leave the club. It claims he ruined public confidence and demoralized players, with Baltimore’s strike blamed on his management. Reports say he fines players for errors and owes five months’ salaries.
Lancaster club disbands under current management after meeting of directors. Players laid off as the team returns from Harrisburg without a win in weeks. Strong probability of new management to strengthen the team and finish the season with better prospects.
Conneff of the M A C led early but Dohm of Princeton College chased and overtook him to win by 12 yards in 1 94 minutes. The race placed Dohm atop the amateur half mile list, repeating a prior victory over Conneff. A barn near the stands was struck by lightning and burned as spectators watched.
Special telegram from Boston reports that if the Valkyrie fails to compete for the American cup the Volunteer will not be set in commission. General Paine refuses to race the Volunteer due to severe damage and cost, preferring not to ruin the boat's historic record.
General J M Saylor head of the American Shooting Association reports the first national tournament ended after four days of shooting. He credits new skill classifications with protecting weaker shooters and improving results beyond expectations. He predicts the upcoming Boston event will be financially successful despite this edition's短falls.
Standars of Pittsburg visited Mingo and won 2 to 0 in a close baseball matchup. Addy, Sakner, Raybe and Struck produced key moments while Justice, Myers and Schohle contributed offensively. Umpire McGinals officiated.
Baseball enthusiasm builds for a scheduled game between Torreyson's crack players and the Louisville club at McKeesport on Wednesday, expected to draw a vast crowd of spectators.
Burgettstown traveled to McDonald and won 7 to 4 amid accusations of biased umpiring by Johnnie Hackett, a McDonald man. After victory the Burgettstown club issued another challenge offering $23 to the McDonalds if they did not accept.
The Erie Drummers defeated the Duquesne club of Pittsburgh 1 run in the fifth inning and shut them out to claim the best game of the season. Key plays included base hits by Lobah and Evers and a double by Barehel to Bierbauer.
Exce! Excelsior Stars beat the E. T. Shefflers 19 to 18. White Caps edged Allentown 1 to 0. Tycoons defeated Convent School 8 to 3. Fourth Ward Blues fell 23 to 0. Richards Morgan club formed. William Sankeys seek $3 or $100. Golden and Valley Stars to play Allentown Saturday. Mitchells and Larmers of Westinghouse tied in a lull. Schoenfelds seek under 17 clubs. Twentieth Street Stars beat Clifton 13 to 7. outfielders wanted. Hill Tops and J. W. Scotts scheduled tomorrow at Recreation Park 3:30, amateurs note fee 25 cents.
For Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio rain followed in Ohio by fair with steady temperatures then cooler westerly winds. Tides and river stages note slight rise in river level over the next hours. Mean temperature around 72 with a high near 74 and a low about 60. Stores promote Gusky clothing sale with emphasis on dressy suits and tailor quality.
A special sale of flannel shirts begins tomorrow at Kaufmanns. Handsomely pleated shirts from 39 cents upward. Fine pleated yoke shirts at 60 cents. Extra fine French flannel shirts at 1 dollar. Silk striped French flannel shirts at 1 dollar 75 cents. Includes a belt and buckle or Windsor scarf with each shirt.
The notice mix promotes Fox cabinet photographs at one dollar per dozen from Prov. Henpkens & Co at 68 Federal Street Allegheny. It urges fashion minded shoppers to Gusky’s June suit sale with tailored fits for all body types and warns against merchant tailors. Also promotions for Kaufmanns shirts with belts or Windsor ties, a sale at Gusky’s, and Wm. J. Frppar’s Marie ci cigars at 633 Smithfield Street with multi pack options.
A fragment indicates a price of not less than five dollars for a complete set of printing items. Details on item scope and seller are unclear from the text.
Edward Gnosisiwese announces a special sale of Lowell and Hartford three-ply carpets at 75 cents per yard. The stock includes short lengths 16 to 28 yards, valued at a dollar per yard, with claims that such prices may not return. The sale is at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
A shop advertises prudent shopping with bold claims about choosing the right place for hot weather clothing. It promises to show goods with equal politeness whether selling or not and hints Gusky's selection offers items not available elsewhere.
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