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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1889

Page

6

No Pie This Time The Babies Beat The Giants

Ed Morris will try to puzzle the Bos tons today in baseball news of the day. Yesterday’s games featured the Bostons at Pittsburg and other National League matchups with the New Yorks at Cleveland and Washingtons at Indianapolis.

Ed Morris Bostons Pittsburgs Indianapolis Washingtons Pruladelphias Chicagos National League Pittsburg New Yorks Cleveland Philadelphias Chicago Americas Association Baltimores Brooklyn Columbus Philadelphia St. Louis Louisville Kansas Citys Cincinnati International League Torontos Hamilton Detroits Rochester Londons Buffalo Toledos Syracuse

Beantown Boston Beats Pittsburg in Rough Exhibition

At Recreation Park yesterday Pittsburg visitors defeated the home club led by Staley. Tom Brown and Clarkson starred for the visitors while home hopes rested on Carroll Beckley and Hanlon. Brown hit a landmark homer and the game featured costly home errors and timely Pittsburg miscues leading to a Boston victory.

Michael Kelly Recreation Park Micheel B Wen Beaver Nir yaDaehiaaon Boo Nash Clarkson Beckley Jake Big Tan Bennett Hanlon Maul Carroll Mal Beckleton Fon Tom Brown Ron Brown Kelly Brown Belere Maui Johnston Tohardson Aso

Chicagos Edge Phillies In Turbulent Philadelphia Affair

The Chicagos started strong with four early runs due to Buffinton’s pitching woes, but the Phillies rallied amid errors and wild pitches. Scoring featured multiple hits and miscues, with Curry’s decisions drawing audience disdain as the game wore on.

Chcaco Jone Chicagos Buffinton Phillies Esa Bit Curry

Cleveland Tops New Yorks in First Home Eastern Club Game

In Cleveland on June 19 the home club defeated the New Yorks 4 to 2 as McAleer starred in center and did well at short, making tough plays. O'Brien was steady and puzzling at the plate, while Stricker led Cleveland with a two-run effort. The game lasted two hours and ten minutes with umpire McQuald calling balls and strikes.

Cleveland Clevelands Baes New Yorks McAleer O’brien

Hoosiers Beat Senators In Indianapolis Bats Ample

The Hoosiers defeated the Senators 8 to 4 in Indianapolis. Glasscock led the bats and fielding while Boyle pitched effectively for the winners. Haddock worked for Washington with notable outfielding errors on both sides and a late miscue by McGeachy.

Indianapolis Ind Haddock Boyle Glasscock

Morris Today Be Will Face the Bostons Carroll Makes

Morris faces the Bostons if weather permits with Carroll catching as usual. The Bostons’ battery is Mad Don and Ganzel while other players remain as yesterday. Carroll complains of vulgar crowd remarks and asks to be exempt from catching during bad conditions, urging better conduct from spectators.

Morris Bostons Carroll Maddon Ganzel Dan Staley

Staley Troubled in Inning Struggles as Boston Hitters Rally

Manager Philips notes Staley’s recurring issues in the first and third innings, predicting Boston’s scoring if he had avoided those sights. Clarkson’s return to his rising ball marks a change from last season, with performance currently distinct from prior.

Philips Staley Bostons Clarkson

Athletics Shut Out Columbus in Pitching and Fielding

Philadelphia June 19 The Athletics defeated Columbus easily as Seward excelled in pitching and fielding held the visitors to no runs. Mays started and was wild, Widner finished strong. Final score Athletics 2 Columbus 0 with strong work by Orr Fennelly and others.

Philadelphia Columbus Seward Athletics Mays Widner Saere Orr Fennelly Rhin Em Ward Widner Eee Hobimeon O'Conner Umpine Tiatney

Caruthers Dominates as Brooklyn Beats Baltimore

In New York on June 11, Caruthers delivered a magnificent pitching performance for Brooklyn against Baltimore. Foutz and Collins starred at the plate while Shindie and Griffin anchored the defense. Brooklyn secured the win amid fielding miscues by Baltimore.

New York Brooklyn Baltimore Caruthers Foutz Collins Shindie Griffin Brooklyns Baltimores Boas Wits Ores Fareed Rons Hrooks Poull

Baseball Box Score Note

First base on balls by Caruthers two by Ell six hit by pitched ball Tucker. Struck out by Caruthers four by Milroy six. Lid pitches Kilroy one. Card time of game two hours. Umpire Goldsmith.

Bowens Hanton Kuehne Pitteburgs Hanlen Deni Johnston Kelly Hichardseon Plsbia Olias Beckley plicker—Quinn Brown Quinn Bennett Clark Pittsburgs Bostons Fessenden Philadelphias Dutly Ents Farrar Thompson Hallman Anson Burns Flint Hutchinson Ptiefler Ines Sehriver Clevela New Yorke Stricker Clevelands Dhes Radford Zimmer Hitse Tiernan Fautz Ward Richardson New Yorks Trevelanan O' Itrien Keefe MrcQuald McGeachy Indianapolis Peice Nikios Denny Buckies Buckley Bassett Wise LE Haddock Caruthers Ell Tucker Milroy Lid Plitches Kilroy Goldsmith

McKeesport Drops First Home Defeat to Louisville

The McKeesport Baseball Club lost at home to Louisville 6 to 3 in front of about 2,000 spectators. Pete Browning starred for Louisville with a home run and strong hitting, while Gilliland was tagged for several runs. Hartman made a notable left field catch and Gilliland delivered a one handed catch in the box.

Louisvilles McKeesport Dirpatcch MacKeesport Louisville Pete Browning Provins Gilliland Ehret Hartman Quinn

International League Baseball Notes From Buffalo Rochester and Hamilton

In Buffalo the Buffaloes and Syracuse show limited scoring with 2 to 7 and 1 to 3 losses. Rochester and Detroiia mix scores as Detroiia edges 5 to 0. Hamilton game postponed. Wheelings top Hamilton 14 to 0 with multiple errors. Attendance noted. umpire details and a disputed Canton foul home run end with a lengthy wrangle.

Buffalo Buffaloes Copescresvesaed Syracuse— Sypacubes Hamilton Hamiltons Zee Base Hills Wheelings Plsiteries Siiler Eee Tenn Fenins Wheelinger Lauser The Mansfields Springfields Baer Hit

Latrobe Defeats Prospects in Benefit Baseball Game

Latrobe beat the Prospects of Johnstown 2 to 0 in a benefit game for Johnstown sufferers. Ward pitched well despite five singles. Hess aided by a nine hit showing against him. Prospects batters Keyser and Macon formed the battery. Showalter, Bair, Hess, and George Bair each had multiple singles.

Hess George Bair Oe Eens Marberger Graven Casey Latrobe Latra Prospecta Dose Teatro Prospects Otard Keyser Balle- DE Ward

Keystones of Pittsburg Triumph Over Scottdale Team

In Scortpae Pennsylvania the Keystones of Pittsburg, colored champions, easily defeated the home team Scottdale with a decisive win. The Pittsburg squad dominated play and secured victory in this matchup, reflecting their strong performance this season.

Scortpae Jane K Keystones Pittsburg Scoteaak Scottdale Keretones

Doble to Take Charge of Guy and Clingstone

Special telegram reports Bud Doble the Chicago trainer will take charge of the famed trotting pair Guy and Clingstone. After meetings with W. J. Gordon and a plan to drive Guy toward Maud S. speed records, Doble may also race Clingstone May apply if performance holds. Millard Sanders currently trains the horses and notes improved speed and gentleness. If the transfer completes, Bander will leave Gordon Glens to head his own stable.

Cleveland Budd Doble Chicago Stillman Detroit Glenville W. J. Gordon Guy Clingstone Mr. Doble Maud S Demon Millard Sanders Gay Doble Bander Gordon

Yacht Race Near Queenstown Ends After Long Beating

June 19 report from Queenstown describes a yacht race that started yesterday and finished around 6 this morning. The Valkyrie lay becalmed for an hour near the winning station while the Vreda pursued from behind, with both boats ending near the quay as they anchored.

Quueenstows Valkyrie Achors

Death by own action found in Allegheny River

The body found in the Allegheny River is identified as William Handlon, about 45, formerly of Huser Howe Co. mill for 21 years. An inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. Handlon, a member of the American Protestant Association and a prominent Orangeman, was buried in Allegheny Cemetery.

Allegheny River William Handlon Handlon Huser, Howe & Co Hesia Freeport Ee Street Ita Allegheny Cemetery Handlen American Protestant Association Knights of Pythias

Governor's Arrival At Union Station Averts Crowd

A small crowd gathered at Union Depot last night hoping to see Governor Beaver alight from an Eastern train. Rumors spread that he and a party had left Johnstown for Pittsburgh, but it was learned the Governor departed Johnstown earlier in a private train for Harrisburg.

Union Station Union Depot Beaver Tlemen Johnstown Pittsburg Harrisburg

Workman Falls From Rail Barge Into River

Michael Collins a laborer at Edgar Thomson Steel Works fell from a rail barge while loading rails at 10 yesterday morning. He was recovered at 12 80 in the afternoon and brought to his brother Thomas Collins at Rankins. An inquest returned a verdict of dental drowning. Collins was of age and single.

Michael Collins Edgar Thomson Steel Works Thomas Collins Rankins Colles

Hanover Sets New Record in Five and Half Fur Longs

The meeting highlights numerous races across English turf with Hanover leading in a 1:06 2-5 mile. St Louis hosts a successful meeting with winners in multiple events including Sueersweap Bay and Kansas City and St Louis races.

Hanover Sets New Record At Sheepshead Bay Track

Hanover wins the five and a half furlong feature at Sheepshead Bay with a fast 1:06 2-5 mark, leading from start to finish. Other races feature Burlington and My Fellow among winners as crowds enjoy dry track conditions and steady racing action.

Sheepshead Bay N. Y Hanover Cyclops Britannic Coldstream the Forum Jay F. Dee Beck Tipstaff Servia Tipstaffs Grammercy Benefit Katalpa Bill Letcher Burlington Bagatelle Vivid Franity Mignon Benefithird Longstreet Fresno Sluggard My Fellow Busch Carnegie Frolic Brait Long Knight Benedictine Sam Wood Syntax Ten Broeck, Jr Ovid Littrell Queen of Elizabeth Miia Anebeie Taragon Tristan Frank Ward Kern Baa Cloche Lom Vagdergrif Fleve Ftetch Boeten Jon Vandergeve Black Iz Champagne Charlie Folly Favorite Prince Howard Pounes M Mum Mackborn Sava Unway Kempland Padisha Starlight i Senorita Auricoma Belis Georgie Defense Brother Ty Joe K Everett Eleve Eolo J Ory Mile Barrister Wary Inverwick Iaresco Honanza Bill Bond Jake Shipsy Amos Howard Brother Ban

Morglay Wins Ascot Derby at Fashionable Meeting

At Ascot Heath the Ascot Derby stakes of 50 sovereigns with 900 added was won by Leopold de Rothschild's black colt Morglay by Sir Bevys from Pink. Miguel was second and Evergreen third. Amphion captured the Fern Hill stakes, L Abbe Morin ran second, Paloma third. Whites won the Royal Hunt Cup with Veracity second and L Abesse de Jouarre third. Ally Seclusion took the Coronation Stakes with Cherry Bounce second and Sunshine third. Gulliver won the Ascot biennial Stakes while Ixia was runner-up and Freemason finished third. Isosceles won the Visitors Plate with Fridspord second and Silver Peony third.

Ascot Heath Mr. Leopold de Rothschild Morglay Sir Bevys Mr. J. Grettan Miguel Fernandez Mr. J. H. Houldsworth Evergreen Springfield Ivy General Byrnes Amphion Speculum Roseboy Lord RK. Churchill Trappist Mr. J. Hammond Paloma Silvester Palmlet Mr. D. Henty Albert Victor Flora Macivor Mr. J.J. Leigh Hermit Prince Soltykoff Cherry Bounce Mask Bounce Mr. J J. Healdsworth Eens Hampton Mr. Rose Gulliver J. H. Houldsworth Ixia Mr. Abington Freemason Lordton A. Taylor H. T. Fenwick

Prohibition Party Aims for Statutory Ban in Pennsylvania

An excerpt discusses the Prohibition movement in Pennsylvania, predicting a push toward statutory and constitutional prohibition. It notes a divided political landscape, with Republicans and Democrats split and a growing third party influence. Telegrams urged the Prohibition party to convene its state committee for action.

League Pennsylvania Maine Kansas Pat

Prohibition Tickets Allegedly Tampered With in Philadelphia

Philadelphia report claims prohibition tickets marked For the Amendment were altered to Not or Against at the prohibition headquarters. McManes and supporters faced internal strife as charges surfaced via The Quill and accounts from staffers and a liquor group.

Philadelphia Geiger Liquor Dealers’ Association Congleton Sega Hid

McManes Criticizes Prohibitory Amendment Outcome

Mr McManes returned from a brief country trip in Philadelphia and said the defeat of the prohibitory amendment harms the Republican party due to its large state majority. He noted leaders on both sides opposed the amendment and questioned the good faith of its submission to the convention.

Philadelphia McManes Briff Republican Party Snmerson

A Queer Way of Helping

Philadelphia June 19 A staff correspondent reports Secretary Walker of the Prohibition City Committee took money from Anti Prohibition Chairman McGowan to distribute to Democratic workers to oppose prohibition He said the money was given to aid the Democratic party but he ensured it would not aid the prohibition cause Walker is a Democrat.

Philadelphia Walker Prohibition City Committee McGowan DisPatch

Philadelphia Liquor Men Called Lavish With Campaign Funds

A Philadelphia staff correspondent reports that anti prohibitionists are spending aggressively and liquor interests compensate ward workers with sums from 5 to 25 dollars per person and up to 1000 dollars for ward organizers. The total expenditure is estimated at not less than a sizable amount.

Philadelphia

Wisconsin Anti Prohibitionists hold Oshkosh convention

The Wisconsin Anti-Prohibition Association opened its annual convention in Oshkosh with a full report by Milwaukee secretary Andrey F. Greulich. He said anti prohibition and personal liberty stances guided candidate evaluation, noting elected temperance allies faced defeat in re election, a point opponents admitted as proof of the campaign’s success. Prayer meetings in Oshkosh will continue while the gathering lasts.

Osuxosh Wisconsin Anti-Prohibition Association Oshkosh Andrey F. Greulich Milwaukee Prohibition Madison Prohibitionist Oskosh

Postmaster General Orders Full Military Service Statements

Washington June 19 The Postmaster General orders all male employees to declare all Army Navy or Marine service within ten days and those without service to state so. Rosters will mark W.S or D.C for widows or children of service members and H.D.W or H.D.D for wounded or disabled veterans.

Washington Phil Sheridan Union Veterans’ Union Department of the Potomac Army Marine Corps of United States Navy W.S D. C Joan Wanamaker Executive Departments Marine Service

World Sunday School Convention Delegates Sail on Bothnia

About 300 American delegates boarded the Cunard steamship Bothnia in New York bound for London to attend the World Sunday School Convention at Memorial Hall Farringdon Street July 2 to 5. Led by B F Jacobs of Chicago he heads the Sunday School Army of the World and author of an international system of Sunday school lessons. This marks the first world convention of Sunday school workers.

New York Bothnia Cunard Line Memorial Hall Farringdon Street London B. F. Jacobs Chicago Sunday School Army of the World

Mancherster Father Leaps to Death After Tragic Morning

Philip Godrean a 46 year old Manchester resident killed himself by leaping from a canal bridge after kissing his five year old daughter who urged him that the Savior is upstairs. His wife is described as harmlessly insane and the act followed ceaseless care and watching by Godrean. His body was recovered shortly before 11 oclock. He left one child who witnessed the event.

the Dispatch ManchesTer N. H Lizzie Philip Godrean Bridge Street Godrean

Bell of Charleston cruiser forged by workers’ share gift

A San Francisco to Secretary of the Navy letter explains that Charleston’s bell contains extra metal from workers who contributed 10 cents each, creating a 150 dollar value used in casting. The Navy responds praising the gesture as a memorial of unity and republic strength.

San Francisco Secretary of the Navy Washington, D.C Sun Charleston W. Monrow NAVY Washington Ise William W. Morrow Atlantic Coast Pacific

Old Horseman Rebuilds After Johnstown Flood Loss

Charles Zimmerman, a Johnstown survivor, visited the city last night with his single surviving horse, a year-old thoroughbred by Almont. He offered the animal for sale on Saturday to horse enthusiasts as he plans to realize its value. The report also notes a day of races in Kansas City with Derby Day drawing a large crowd, Mulkey's Lo Premier winning the Derby, and multiple races with listed placements and times.

Charles Zimmerman Johnstown Jackman Almont Kansas City Mulkey Lo Premier Lizsie Bais Madelin Golightly Hi Yelledret Bata B Pag Argetrong Bridgelight Ae Clark Simon Th Tin Pee Ity Be Serree le Prem Mone Tine Ene Frederica Annie H T. J. Rusk

Shadyside Athletic Association Forms at Duquesne Hotel

The Shadyside Athletic Association organized last evening at the Duquesne Hotel and elected officers led by President G. W. Reed and Treasurer Charles L. Berger. Board members include H. One M. Mc Candless, H. Lai Alken, G. Acheson and David Reed. Ball team officers are Mananee and David Reed. secretary and treasurer is M. McCandless. Grounds will be roosted on Fifth avenue between Alken and Roup.

Shadyside Athletic Association Duquesne Hotel G. W. Reed Charles L. Berger A.m3niston H. One M. McCandless H. Lai Alken G.acheson David Reed Mananee M. McCandless Fifth Avenue Alken Roup

President Refuses Patriotic Badge at White House

The June 19 reception drew about 300 attendees including Patriotic Order Sons of America delegates. Spofford tried to pin a Sons of America badge on the President, who declined the badge politely and firmly.

Harrison Patriotic Sons of America Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America Spofford Order

First Chinaman body recovered from Kernville flood

The first victim identified is Hop Lee a former Johnstown laundryman drowned in the Kernville flood. His body was recovered and taken to Kernville morgue where he was dressed and buried. Weather and river readings accompany the telegrams from nearby towns.

Johnstown Kernville Hop Lee Main Street

Woman Defies Train Rules On Baggage Car

A Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railway order required market baskets to be placed in the baggage car with carriage paid. A woman refused to move her basket or pay, and held her ground aboard the train for miles, forcing officials to abandon enforcement to avoid violence.

Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railway Company

Pension Commission appoints Erie examining surgeons

Washington June 19 The Commissioner of Pensions appointed Dr. B. H. Stricklin and S. F. Chapin as examining surgeons for Erie Pennsylvania. The action follows routine personnel changes within the pension office and supports medical reviews for applicants in that region.

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