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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1892

Page

11

Old Sport Galvin Signs With the St. Louis Browns

Forced by adverse circumstances the local ball club tried an experiment yesterday. Will Gumbert was put in to pitch for the home sluggers and won the game. Anson made a key mistake in the sixth inning, and Pittsburg scored in the second and eighth innings. There were 1,000 people present.

Will Gumbert East End William Anson Gumbert Dungan Canavan Cooney Hutchinson Shugart Bierbauer Hutch Schriver Wilmot Doehlen Luby Mack Pop Corkbill

First Game Washington Beats Baltimore In Twin Bill

Washington wins two from Baltimore in a doubleheader on June 16 the first game halted due to rescheduling. Attendance listed as 2 800 with warm weather. Scoring summaries show runs by Washington and Baltimore, with box details for players such as Larkin Dowd and McMahon. Second game ends in favor of Washington with earned run totals and pitching notes.

Senators Wasamotor Washington Baltimore Rastingenn Sverre Summany Ron— Sosulre haers—Hor Dowd Richardson Larkin Earsin Knell McMahon Donovan Ewell McGuire Sheridan

Turbulent OCR Fragment Ties KC Warne and Omaha Notes

A fragmented OCR line references Kansas City and Omaha with scattered numbers and letters, including Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. The legible items show place names and stray figures, suggesting a clipped public notice or schedule entry without a clear event or outcome.

Kansas City Kaness Ciy Fort Warne Omaha Indianapolis

Galvin Signs with St Louis Club for Season

Jimmy Galvin signed yesterday to play for St Louis under Von der Ahe. He will earn 3300 for the season, with St Louis covering a 3900 yearly contract if he refuses to join, and Pittsburg would release him to prevent losses. Ebret not yet fit, Stricker to Baltimore, and Donovan/mond release debated.

Jimmy Galvin St. Louis von der Ahe Jimmy Galvin Jim Pittsburg Ebret Buckenberger Oulsville Baltimore Terry Washington Donovan Mond

Local League Notes and Player Moves Across Teams

Yesterday’s games featured Thompson of the East and six pitchers at practice. Witmort stands out as a top kicker, while WEON clashes with his squad. The Cleveland crew visits today as a tough matchup. Bitty Hamiltox, Clinton’s fleet left fielder, and Jimmy Egan rise in Boston praise. Galvin’s 1663 signing in Buffalo surfaces, and Bannie with Cunningham rejoin at Ft Wayne. Akdt McHxsing, Niles, met Harry Stevens at the ballpark. AX6GX claims on Gening thwarted by Burns friendship. Park Blues seek local rivals under two years old. contact H Force. Williams Gumangur shows promise with control. Cleveland offers catcher Doyle to Newark. if taken, Fields could be released. Several clubs seek Boston pitchers as trips set for Youngstown, Canton, Alliance, East Roebuck, Massillon, Findlay. In standings Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia hold three each, New York two, others varied. Pittsburg unrepresented. Catcher Wilson drunk on clam juice beer and poor whisky. release likely. Ralph Johnson roast duties noted, Joe Sommers hoped for return. Lou Hampre remains with Boston League.

Galvin Buffao W. A. Nimick Alleghenies MayaGer Bannie Cunningham Ladea Ft. Wayne Akdt McHxsing Niles Harry Stevens Ax6gx Genings Burns Park Blues H. Force Jackson Street Allegheny Wms Gumangur Walitti Cleveland Doyle Newark Heileo Boston Youngston Canton Alliance East Roebook Costello Felder Athletics Rochesua Ralph Johnson Joe Sommers Lou Hampre

His Highness Wins at Morris Park in Tight Sprint

Last year’s Futurity winner Hla Hichness debuted in spring, winning a six furlong dash at Morris Park to prep for the Suburban handicap. The victory unsettled rivals Tenny Emin Bey Roquefort Mary Stone Integrity as 10,000 spectators watched the favorite Donovan falter. Weather was fine and the track firm.

Mort Panx Hla Hichness Tenny Emin Bey Roquefort Mary Stone Integrity Critica Hestus Nish Donovan Wires Fate His Highness Fitz- Bes Erie Taral Been Traea Eee Ng Pennyfan Wah Jim Simms Strephon Berin Bare Png Ges Narvaez Sir George Hamilton Fitzick van Wwert'ss

Trotting Meeting Draws Good Attendance at Mystic Park

Boston June 14 good racing and weather at Mystic Park trotting meeting this afternoon. Tiny B led in the 2:27 class but was outclassed. The first two heats were won by Daisy P, though she tired in the stretch.

Boston Mystic Park Tiny B Daisy P Dim Graham Charies A Bik Saag Sealy Sadie M Chataut Ruy PinaKie Cabokie Eeiewe Saseee Thess Enteracld Ad Henry Severasnes Afl

Frank Doble Drives Yearling Happy Ruben Fast Dash

Frank Doble at the Ethanmont Farm drove the yearling colt Happy Ruben an eighth in 20% seconds, a pace noted as very fast for a North bred yearling. Breeding reflects Happy Wanderer lineage, dam from Kansas Wilkes line, with strong performance hints for a 2:30 class if continued.

Wasursotox Frank Doble Ethaonmont Farm Happy Ruben Terre Taute Doble Anges Happy Wanderer Happy Medium Kansas Wilkes George Wilkes Almont Ewart Tom Hal Ccare O Mr. Doble

Races Draw Large Crowds Amid Fast Half Mile Times

June 16 reports describe a crowded third day of races with strong attendance and lively pari mutual activity. Fast half mile times highlight the event as crowds enjoyed the weather, with several horse entries and notable names listed from multiple towns and tracks.

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Winners at Latonia Races Feature Laura Davidson Triumphs

Latonia crowds witnessed six races on June 16 with Laura Davidson taking the opening event over Flower Dellis and Hueveme in 1 41. Faraday led the one mile second race with Away and Charlie Lusch following. The third race produced Palestine edging Lake Breeze with a final time unspecified. In the Sensation Stakes six furlongs Coquette won, Traoon Est non and Youlinden placed behind, Velox third, Donder and others in their ran order.

St. Louis Cnet Tite Gsider John Treat Bo Prep Tom Pat Goa Cad Ces Hoover Buckner Vara . Eens Chief Justice Ithaca Granite Shaq Dee Sane Royal Irene H Guat Innocents Carsalk Grint Latonia Laura Davidson Flower Dellis Hueveme Faraday Charlie Lusch Palestine Lake Breeze Coquette Youlinden Velox Thira Tim Thine

Natatorium swimmer challenges all to five mile race

J T Fox of Pittsburg Natatorium offers to swim any person in America from one to five miles for $100 to $500 per side, in a river or bath. He leaves the challenge at the office, inviting Sundstrom or any other claimed US champion to answer via The Dispatch. First come, first served.

J. T. Fox Natatorium America Pittsburg Sundstrom Disratch

Yale Football Association Elects Officers Under New Constitution

New Haven June 14 The annual Yale Football Association meeting elected officers for the coming term. A new constitution, required by consolidating athletic branches at Yale, was adopted with only minor changes. Officers chosen include President W B Moffitt of St Louis Vice President Wallace Winter of St Paul Assistant Manager J C Sawyer of Dover and Secretary A C James of Baltimore.

New Haven Yale Football Association Athletice Yale W. B. Moffitt St. Louis Wallace Winter St.Paul

Sprint at Recreation Park Highlights Duquesne and McKeesport Duel

A delegation will attend at Recreation Park next Saturday afternoon to watch the 100 yard sprint for 1500 dollars between Tom Hammond of Duquesne and George Smith of McKeesport.

McKeesrorat Recreation Park Tom Hammond Duquesne George Smith McKeesport

Sporting Notes: Suburban, Cricket Growth at Chicago and Beaver Fixtures

Miscellaneous notes report Wadsworth pacing a mile and an eighth in 1:53 and a half Sunday morning, Port Scout’s trials at Sheepshead Bay, and high hopes for capturing the Suburban. Cricket grows in Chicago, second only to Philadelphia as a major center on this side of the Atlantic. Erie’s H. P. Storrt bets on a winner of the state championship pool tourney with a continuous 200-ball match for $100. A July 4 Beav er Falls event offers a gold first prize under the Beaver Falls A. A. with open amateur contests. Suburban Major Dome and rivals like Pessara, His Highness, Tourna ment, Tenny, Raceland are favored, with starters including Allan Bane and many others.

Wadsworth Eas Port Shwell Sheepshead Bay Chicago Philadelphia Hi. P. Storrt Erie Pessara His Highness Tournament Tenny Raceland Ee Ir Allan Bane Madstone Clarendon San Juan Port Scout English Lady Sleeper Strathmeath Austell Heckon Locahutchee Fairy Picknicker

Senate Debates Silver Bill and Rivers Harbors Conference

In Wasuinotor three subjects dominated the Senate session the free coinage of silver the reference of the anti option bill and the conference report on the rivers and harbors bill The silver measure drew remarks by Morrill and Stewart and went over without action The anti option bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee with assurances of prompt reporting The river and harbor report saw a largely unresolved amendment set including a boat railway at the Dalles and a Puget Sound canal The House meanwhile spent the day on the tin plate bill and adjourned without action as members pivoted toward Chicago and Minneapolis leaving the chamber sparsely attended.

Senate Dill Morrill Stewart Chicago New York Frye Dalles Columbia River Washington Lake Washington Puget Sound House Minneapolis Lsten

A Chinaman Weds a Hooaler Bride

Last evening Annette Meyers an American and Henry Mangee Chinese proprietor of a laundry were married by a justice. Several hundred spectators witnessed the ceremony the only one of the kind ever seen here.

Lafayette, Inc Annette Meyers Henry Mangee

Bargain Clothier Plan Aids Poor Shoppers

A local clothier advertises a Friday sale aimed at helping the poor and hard-working men. It lists low prices on men’s coats and pants, boys’ suits and pants, and mixed woolen garments, emphasizing the sale is for today only and profits are not covered by the low prices. The store is C. C. Clothiers at Grant and Diamond streets.

Mecianie PLC C.C Clothiers Grant and Diamond Streets

Astronomical Club Seeks Members and Observatory Offer

Wanted a few more gentlemen and ladies to join the astronomical club. A free use of a five thousand dollar observatory outfit is offered to members for practical study of the science. Send addresses to Henry Benger, Observatory Hill, Allegheny, Pa. Ellwood City housing boom and employment incentives lure workers for September. Train specials from Pittsburgh offer cheap round trips for events including Worth exhibition on June 14 at Wheelmen's HQ Center and Ellsworth. Local ads for beverages and brewery products appear in the same clipping.

Astronomical Club Henry Benger Observatory Hill Allegheny

Husband’s double leads to twist in bigamy case

Miles Dean of White Lake Dak writes from prison that Milton W Dean, jailed for bigamy in Warren, is innocent. He says Miles deserted his own wife in 1886 and pressured Milton to live with her, asking authorities to pardon Milton and bearing the cost, as efforts to secure an affidavit and clemency proceed.

J Youngs Tows W. Anderson Miles Dean White Lake Milton W. Dean Warren Milton Dean Miles

Denison University elects new faculty and donors

Prof. C. L. Herrick of the University of Cincinnati, recently resigning from the new Chicago University faculty, is elected Professor of Natural Sciences at Denison University. W. A. Chamberlain and C. H. Spencer become instructors in modern languages and natural science. W. H. Doane of Cincinnati contributes $25,000 for an academy hall to be erected at once.

Baptist Church C. L. Herrick University of Cincinnati New Chicago University Denison University W. A. Chamberlain C. H. Spencer W. H. Doane Cincinnati Academy Hall

College Commencements Highlight Hollidaysburg Seminary Honors

Horuprassune reports a brilliant closing reception with campus illumination and special trains for out of town guests. Commencement in First Presbyterian Church featured Rev John Fox of Allegheny as literary speaker and diplomas by Rev B H Barron with De Retter of Pittsburg giving a music recital. Graduates include Chidsey Easton Downey Gibson Wray Heffelfinger Letcher Merberenn Pierce Sharpenung Bracken. Thiel College also held exercises in Greenville. 13 gentlemen and 10 ladies formed the graduating class, with Shaeffer of Kittanning delivering the valedictory.

Horuparssune First Presbyterian Church John Fox Allegheny B. H. Barron Wiile de Retter Pittsburg Sharpenung Mary Bracken Hollidays Thiel College Greenville John Shaeffer Kittaning Peter Altpeter Rochester N. Y

Little Girl Mail Robber in West Virginia Postoffice

Carrie Sneade a young girl is arrested for opening a postoffice lock box, found with postoffice keys, and will be sent to the United States Court in Parkerburg as investigators seek larger involvement. A string of tragedies and crimes from McKeesport to Hazelton and York are noted with injuries, hangings, and robberies in this late June bulletin.

Houstixeros W. Va Carrie Sneade Bhem United States Parkerburg

Thompson urges Gillan to withdraw resigning from committee

Thompson replies to Representative Gillan urging him to remain on the Soldiers Orphans School Investigating Committee. He asks Gillan to stay so a report can be made to the next Legislature and to ensure informed action. A telegram from Chambersburg notes Gillan has not yet given the matter due consideration.

Hannissoune Perial Thompson Gillan Soldiers’ Orphans’ School Chambersburg Rush Gillan

Foreman Patrick Burns Killed Aboard Freight Train

In Altoona on June 16 Patrick Burns foreman of the Pennsylvania Railroad car inspectors was killed by a freight train amid Molly Maguire unrest. Acting as a special officer he captured local leader Maims Patton, then killed Patton during an assault and, after wounding others, carried the body to authorities. Burns, aged 55, died instantly.

Altoona Gantzin Patrick Burns Pennsylvania Railroad Molly Maguire Here Burns Patton

A. O. I. State Convention Concludes Work in Wissparne

James Jackson of Philadelphia was elected State Delegate and C. Abram of Philadelphia named peer. Patrick Fallon of Pittsburgh treasurer as the convention reports cash balances in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties and deaths and aid benefits. Pittsburgh chosen for next meeting. The Old Can Claims Another Victim in Morgannta City as a miner's wife dies after oil explosion.

Wiiessparne James Jackson Philadelphia C. Abram Peer Bape Patrick Fallon Pittsburg Allegheny County

Law and crime round up in Williard area clashes

Jonms Kelly charges John Lyon after a quarrel turns violent with a ball. An Allegheny teamster Apan Zratt faces cruelty to animals charges. E Jackson, a colored boy, sentenced to 30 days for stealing swan eggs in Wes Park. Jackson the machinist jailed 20 days for abusing his aunt and ill baby. Mrs McGruphr arrested for disorderly intoxication and quarrel with her husband. Hanky Stens sued for assault by a wife. Fease Bravery arrested for disturbance, released on forfeit. Dog catchers ordered to arrest interfering persons. George Gant fined for throwing stones to protect a hindoz. Patwen linked to robbery of an Arabian peddler on the Southside. held in Twenty-eighth ward station house. Two men sought on Old avenues. Arabian peddler Bamopte Masat held near Smoky Hollow robbed of his pack. William Imer arrested, two more to be arrested.

Jonms Kelly John Lyon Apan Zratt Agent Fisher E. Jackson Wes Park Jons Jackson Fifty-fourth Street McGruphr Jones Avenue Hanky Stens Old Avenue Alderman McMasters Stern Fease Bravery South Fourth Carson Streets Twenty-eighth Ward Cuter Brown George Gant Hindoz William M Patwen Fagiill Old Avenues Bamopte Masat Smoky Hollow Tenth Street Bridge William Imer

Fahrer and the Millers Sentenced at Somerset Court

William C. Miller known as General Sigel, convicted for Hochstetler’s murder, received ten years in the Penitentiary at a last night special session. His son Bob drew two years. Florence Fuhrer of Pittsburg was sentenced to nine years for killing Michael Niland.

Somerset William C. Miller General Sigel Hochstetler Bob Florence Fuhrer Pittsburg Michael Niland

Cadetship exam selects John K Moore for West Point

In Steubenville on June 16, a special cadetship exam ordered by Congressman Taylor drew 17 applicants. John K Moore of Moorefield in Harrison County won the cadetship, the lucky boy among the contenders.

Steubenville West Point Taylor John K. Moore Moorefield Harrison County

Death threats and body discovery in June incidents

June 16 reports from Younestown and Jouxstowsx describe a near self harm case as William Kelley, 75, attempted throat slashing with a dull razor and survived after treatment, plus a burial discovery of a missing boy whose body was found with a common wirble in a pocket, identity uncertain.

Younestown William Kelley Canfield Jouxstowsx

Two personal crises reported in One Barn item

ReapisG June 16 report notes Benjamin Harber of Lenhartsville aged farmer died by his own hand in his barn. The prior farm owner hung himself at the same place. Massillon Glutton tale June 15 describes Alfred Fetters aged 19 eating 31 bananas and 6 more, then four popcorn balls. Governor McKinley earns a Doctorate at Denison University.

Reapisg Benjamin Harber Lenhartsville Aelf Massilton Alfred Fetters

Rebuilding of Sixth Street Bridge Delayed by Covington Accident

Work on the Sixth Street bridge faces delays as Baird Bros, the contractors, are tied to the Covington accident. Their crew was diverted yesterday to clear up the wreck and assist at Covington.

Sixth Street Bridge Covington Eby Baird Bros Sixth Street

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