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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1889
Page
6
Last night’s racing card at Sheepshead Bay shows odds and results with several mismatched entries. The print lists horses and scores including JOLEVELANDE and CHICAGOS tied to Baltimore and Louisville wagers, with Montreal and Syracuse mentions among others.
In St Louis the first five races crown Winans Josie M Mollie's Last Lela May and Nettle Watkins as winners. At BeicrTrox Beach Ariana Blue Line Vivid Umpire and Bonanza claim the top spots with Ripley Wynwood Carrie G My Own Ten Booker as runners-up.
Special telegram reports Pittsburg defeated Indianapolis in a nine inning clash as Beckley Buckley and Denny homered for Pittsburg while Glasscock Sullivan and Hanlon produced key plays. The game featured a bristling pace, a summer uniform clash, disputed umpiring and several base running miscues.
In a late season game, Chicago defeats Cleveland as pitchers struggle and key hitters like McAleer, Van Haltren, and Burns contribute. Base running miscues and errors shape the scoring, with notable offensive rallies and defensive miscues cited.
In Boston June 17 the morning game fell to Washington on strong batting despite a shower. Keefe held Brouthers to three pitched balls as Washington won 8-4. The afternoon clash rained out with Walsh and Morrill among players noted for moves. Keefe again pitched for Boston and Washington led by early runs.
The Baseball Brotherhood has influenced the National League by sending a committee to President N E Young to present players ideas. Young says he has placed the matter before club owners who will meet to discuss it. Ward Hanlon and Brouthers lead the players committee. A conference is planned in the West within two days. Day opposes the rule. The Giants head West at 8 for four games in Cleveland.
In Baltimore the opening game features Louisville and Baltimore with key pitching by Gody Ramsay Seward and Deviin. Batting highlights show Nase and Setabistinta contributing runs as the contest details remain fragmentary from the OCR.
Secretary White of the International League issued a notice declaring Rowe and White eligible to join the Buffalo team, prompting Gilmore and Fanning to be released. President Nimick contends they are on the Allegheny Club’s reserve list and cannot play until released, noting past deals dated April 19 with no reply.
In a busy recap from Hamilton and Rochester to Mansfield and Wheeling, multiple leagues report scores and lineups. Easton beat the Hilltops by 17 as Hilltops hurler O'Donnell faced Fussim and others in a game highlighting bases hits and battery pairings.
Notable guests include M. D. Colonel and D. Bruce Henry from California, Stanley and Moore, as well as Wood and others attending the Belle Meade nursery sale of yearlings offered away from home.
A June 17 telegram reports heavy betting on the Suburban race with Raceland favored at 2 to 1 and Terra Cotta and Bange close behind. Rain threatens Sheepshead, worsening the track, while bets surge on Raceland to win and Bella B near top contenders. The Tidal stakes project Diablo as favorite with Reporter and Loweens strong second choices. Belmonts Milllionaire expected to win the 2 et Stace race with Congressman Scott in contention.
Sheepshead Bay announces probable starters for tomorrow’s meetings. Foam stakes five furlongs lists Ranquet John Atwood St ee Satie James Gramerer Mocilage Civil Berries Betalpa Flatbush all 116 pounds. Second race adds Vandergrift and Seadrift, Mancia, Brother Kan, Freno all around 116-117 pounds. One mile race includes Diablo Long Leland Long Street Carroll Reporter prices noted. Fourth handicap, Terra potean and Badge 14 Elkwood 12 Tarragon 112 Belle re Ger Gorge 11 Connemara Rant Barrister 16 Carroll Born 5 Figal 9 Volunteer 100 Euros gal Connemara Inspector B Ayre findings doubtful Murphy rotons de Fuh race. One and one-eighth miles. Orifame je June 113 Donboyne 112 Tea pon Il punnhe 2 AB 8 Glory 8. Sixth turf one and one-quarter miles Bill Bond 118 Bohemian 18 Larchmont 117 Elgin 15 St Luke 15 Amos 110.
The West View driving park association on Perrysville road grows fast with about 100 members. President W D V Donaldson and Treasurer Lewis R Clark run a pleasure group hosting daily fine trotting contests at a short track of one third mile, drawing 47 horses recently and signaling strong local interest.
Directors lease a 60 by 100 foot site on Duquesne Way near Sixth Street for ten years to build a public natatorium. Owners are John S. and Henry Phipps Jr. F Goodwyn and McBride of McBride Gray sail East to inspect Boston Philadelphia and New York baths and report back. Work to begin in August with latest improvements planned.
In Saint Louis on June 17 the showery weather kept attendance light but racing quality remained solid. Results: first Winons first Josie Meceond. second Watterson first Lena Ban. third Los An ies Last second Poteen. Fayette won Adolph House purse with Lela May second Harry Glenn third. fourth Lijero first Nettle Watkins second Voltigeur third. fifth Wheell Wheeler T won with Phonse Strid and Spinne Teemis notable. Tomorrow features extra day entries and weights for seven furlongs to one mile races.
Rain heavies the Bricurox Beach track program after a good start. Winners include Ripley, Florita, Wynwood, Vivid in early sprints and distances. Baseball schedule notes announce an off day across the National League, American Association and International League with many clubs traveling or returning from postponed games.
Pitcher Shaws of this city plans a short trial with the Wheeling club and will depart today. He will not sign until after a satisfactory trial, with President Howell ready to provide $75 assurance money and a monthly pay of 75.
A fragment notes Beltzhoover Blues aiming to play the Twentieth Street Stars after a Brooklyn game and a New York league game. It explains a ball four situation and that a man on third does not advance on a base on balls.
On Monday June 17 1839 Carrie infant daughter of John and Mollie Person died aged 2 months 17 days. Funeral from the grandparents residence 37 Fayette Street Allegheny on Wednesday at 2 PM. Friends invited to attend.
A rousing prohibition rally at Leighton Rink Brad dock by the Blue Ribbon Club featured Judge J W F White and Kate Field arguing for and against the amendment. White urged strict voting duty and attacked liquor sellers while defending cider and medicinal use. Field cited wartime and state examples to claim prohibition reduces crime and ill effects, praising Patterson and urging action.
Thirty five violators arrested for Sunday closing law appeared in police court this morning. All cases were postponed indefinitely and defendants released on bond until trial. Police, including undercover officers in plain clothes, kept vigilant watch the previous day. Among those arrested was a Gibson House proprietor and two bar keepers.
Washington June 17 Henry Shoemaker of Bucks County was named confidential secretary to Second Controller Gilkeson The choice came because they are friends and Bristol neighbors Shoemaker has served in the Pennsylvania Legislature and nearly defeated Congressman Yardley for renomination
Baltimore, June 17. Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler, 25, poured coal oil on her fire while preparing breakfast. The oil can exploded and she and her eight months old son Benjamin Harrison Tyler were burned so severely that they died within hours.
Duncan C. Ross, famed all round wrestler, arrived in the city last night and stated he is ready to contest any man in mounted sword combat or mounted wrestling. He plans a world tournament at Exposition Park on Y.
An 1886 Procter & Gamble copyright warning touts Ivory Soap as superior and warns that many imitations lack its peculiar qualities. The notice urges consumers to demand Ivory Soap.
Miss Kate Field of Washington D C energized a crowd of four to five thousand at Old City Hall in Pennsylvania s water day events. D F Patterson acted as chairman as Field urged liberty and morality while criticizing cranks and stressing sober conduct in a divided society.
New advertisements urge drinking Bethesda water to avoid sickness, praising it as pure soft and palatable. Offerings include 10 gallon kegs, 2 gallon cans, and barrels with a free mailed catalogue.
Advertisements list multiple inns and hotels along the Jersey shore in Atlantic City Cape May and nearby towns. Listings include the Chalfont at Atlantic City, Lafayette Hotel Cape May City, S bury Park Hotel Brunswick, Normandie Atlantic City and others with features like ocean views saltwater baths elevators and first class service. Prices and contact names appear with addresses in Pittsburgh and nearby states.
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