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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1889
Page
6
Baseball roundup from yesterday reports New York, Boston, Pittsburgh and other clubs in action. Hammross and Johnstonstar lineups appear with scattered scores across American League and National League matchups.
Games set for today across the National League and American Association feature Boxtons at Pittsburg Philadelphias at Chicago New Yorks at Cleveland and Washingtons at Indianapolis. Columbus at Philadelphia Kansas Citys at Cincinnati in the American Association with Toronto at Syracuse Londons at Rochester Detroits at Hamilton and Toledos at Buffalo in the International League.
At Recreation Park the home team lost to Boston 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Morris returned to form, pitching well and driving hard but the visitors seized two rare hits to clinch the win. Brouthers Richardson and Johnston delivered key plays for the Boston nine while Morris and Madden kept the game close.
Game lasts nine hours and three minutes with umpire Fessenden calling balls and strikes. Carroll pitches a passed ball as Saree 8 4 left on base for the visitors.
In Cleveland on June 2 the Giants edged the Spiders 3 to 1 in a tense tense battle. Ward singled and stole second for New York, while Connor delivered a pivotal hit that sparked a seventh inning rally. Two thousand seven hundred fans witnessed the hard fought contest, with Stricker narrowly missing a potential double play.
In Indianapolis on June 2 the home team defeated Washington as Hoosier batting struggled. Glasscock starred with a home run and three RBI while Keefe faltered early. Umpiring drew ire from President Brush, prompting a call for a different arbiter.
Buffinton allowed nine hits over four innings as the Phillies scattered hits and capitalized on a misplayed fly by Haltren in the fourth to defeat the Chicagos 6 to 2. Wood batted well in left for Chicago, while Darling and Pfeffer contributed for Philadelphia amid 1900 in attendance. Old teams in the box and lineup shuffles were noted for upcoming games.
In a nine inning Association game, Nicol and Halliday drove in runs as the Red Stockings beat Kansas City 5 to 1. Duryea and Swartzell excelled on the mound, while four Kansas City blows off Duryea produced their four hits in the fourth inning. Kerins officiated his first Association contest.
In Philadelphia, June, the Athletics led Columbus into the eighth before a muff by John Coleman allowed two late runs. Stacen Oak stood out with notable strikeouts as offense from Cre?a, Mattimore, Marr, and O’Conmor produced hits. Weyhing pitched, with Kappel and Baldwin contributing offensively. umpires Gatten and others listed.
The game today in New York was one-sided as Baltimore suffered a heavy defeat and fourteen good hits noted the lopsided score.
Louisvillex reports a rain ruined attempt to play St. Louis with only two batters. Davidson missed the train at North Vernon while dispatches were sent, delaying settlement of the club’s issues. The Times lampoons the club’s arrival as controversy grows. Von der Ahe hints the Association will act, while affirming Louisville’s membership.
Greenstown Pa June 2 The Johnstown and Greensburg clubs played a game with Johnstown losing 7 to something but the main point is the Johnstown team withdrew from the Pennsylvania Westerns League after failing to raise funds for sufferers and unable to secure players. The league now includes Greensburg Latrobe Scottdale and Uniontown, which has reorganized to avoid top paid players.
The Keystones of Pittsburg defeated the Scottsdales at home in a brisk, season best contest. Final score shows the visitors prevailing after a hard fought game amid late rallies and tight defense.
A note lists imported wines including Medoc St Emilion St Estepha St Julien Ma ontet Canet St Pierre Chateauville Chateau La cs onsee and a Vin Chateau t the case of bottle from G W Sonne at 7 Fifth Avenue.
The advertisement promotes James W. Grove's and related stores offering a wide range of upholstery fabrics, silk underwear, white onyx jewelry, imported ports, mohair fabrics, ladies blouse waists, and bicycles. It also notes an Excursion to Johnstown on Sunday June 23 via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at 8 a.m., with prices and items outlined for shoppers.
Obituary notice for Amos Crossan Grae HAM detailing funeral at Pomannel Church Allegheny City on Saturday at 2 30 PM with private interment. Also notices for Dantel Cubren aged 5 obituary with funeral from No 217 Second Avenue on Saturday at 9 AM. invites extended to family friends.
Runners at Kansas City meet finish results list multiple tracks with Eolian winning the first race at Sheepshead Bay and notable dead heat in Arkansas City. Beyonders include Blackburn Cayuga Senorita and Mayor Noonan with clear placements in several events.
Sheephead Bar racing report from June 2 details six races with winners Eolian, Blackburn, Gypsy Queen, Bell a B, Gray Dawn, and Bonanza among 6,000 spectators. Tomorrow’s entries include many horses with weights listed for each race. The column lists multiple names, odds, and race conditions from the event.
In Lorpon on June 2 the New stakes for 2-year-olds at 6 furlongs and 196 yards was won by Surefoot owned by A W Merry. Heaume took second and Hidden Treasure finished third from ten starters.
A severe rainstorm halted racing after the fourth event in Kansas City. The track turned to deep mud forcing officials to cancel the last race. Early results list Sige Cole, Golightly, Lizzie B, Sareen mares, and Jim Ogelbay among top finishers with unclear times due to the washout.
Joe McCarthy of this city will meet Billy Cochran of the suburbs in a to finish fight next Wednesday under soft gloves and Queensberry rules. Both fighters are currently in training and will depart the city tomorrow.
Margaret Gabler of 814 Brownsville Avenue was taken to Southside Hospital yesterday with what doctors call a peculiar disease involving necrosis of the right hand and left ankle. Prognosis remains uncertain as specialists review the case.
A man named Christian Wilbert posted bail of 1500 before Alderman Carlisle on charges of selling liquor without a license and targeting intoxicated patrons, with Captain Wishart accusing him. The incident allegedly involved a violent burning during a confrontation, witness John Williams testifying about the assailant forcing a burn on his knee. The Pittsburgh-area notices also advertise trains, cigars, and goods from local merchants on Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street.
The annual Church Home festival on Fortieth Street and Penn Avenue drew an estimated 5,000 attendees with booths run by parish groups. Proceeds, likely $1,000 to $1,500, benefited the Home. tea, popcorn, candy, and glassware booths raised funds, with multiple churches hosting activities and a Maypole dance enjoyed by children.
The Westinghouse Electric Company gains a valuable patent issued yesterday to Hiram S. Maxim. The invention enables incandescent lamps on the same circuit to share current so all lamps emit equal light. The patent, in Washington for seven years, covers a method to ensure uniform illuminating power across multiple lamps.
Philadelphia official Frederick Loewenhein of the Bureau of Brewers Supplies argues after defeat of a constitutional amendment that Pennsylvania brewers seek a more liberal law. He says high license is necessary to keep unqualified men out of business and urges appointing excise commissioners like New York to improve state regulation.
A Washington telegram reports the Pennsylvania Construction Company of Pittsburgh won the bid of 50740 dollars for an iron roof on the city public building. The firm lists No 182 Second Avenue as its office. M F Roberts survived the Johnstown disaster after losing his wife of five months. His uncle H J Roberts, cashier of First National Bank, survived but lost wife and son. Mr M F Roberts was aided by J M Schoonmaker and his brother.
John Arrass, an engineer in the government service, holds a gloomy view on the Herr's Island dam outlook. He says delays are likely due to local hitches and substantial preliminary work required, with local objections expected to be troublesome.
Charles Dunn, a Coleman station boy, was badly burned at the Bear Creek refinery on Thursday the 13th and is in a critical condition at West Poem Hospital. His death is anticipated as his family was summoned to the bedside. local notices and shop advertisements dominate the remainder of the snippet with liquor and fabric listings from various merchants.
Chicago officer Collins identifies Martin Burke as Burke alias W J Cooper in the Cronin murder case. Chief Hubbard says all conspirators to be jailed within two weeks. Winnipeg extradition papers sworn by Judge Barr outline Burke's alleged 1888 murder act and ongoing surveillance of a key suspect.
A witness closely resembles Frank Williams but cannot identify Burke from a poor photograph. The jury resumes at 10 AM with expectations to finish this week. Evidence is exhausted and a 48 hour window looms for new proof or arrests before the Cronin case reaches a final report. Deposition hearings for Burke extradition are done and subpoenas extend to Clan Na Gael members linked to Cronin’s prior expulsion.
Inspectors Frank Ebbley Jr and Brancoud clash over house alignments near Red Pond. Notices issued to vacate some structures trigger heated exchanges with Superintendent Andrews and Chief Bigelow. Pond work continues and a ten inch pipe moves water. locals vent frustration and suggest new pump use.
The Southside Turners held a farewell in their South Fourteenth street hall. They depart tonight for Cincinnati for turning contests at the Cincinnati Town Fest starting tomorrow. A special train carries about 30 Turners from the Pittsburg district. A class of 12 members will compete with Turners from across the United States, while another earlier class of 15 sailors faced tragedy with many drowned. Last night the Southside class showed confidence in winning first prize.
Mrs. Maggie Lilly testified before Alderman Richards that Charles Neal assaulted and battered her at her Whiteside alley home last Saturday. Lilly says Neal knocked her down stairs, broke her breast bone, then kicked her in the side. Neal was arrested by Constable Boyle and remanded on $500 bail pending hearing.
The annual inspection of the Allegheny Fire Department showed overall satisfactory results. All equipment was in good shape except at the Grant engine house where a misprint or damage appeared. Ellsworth and Columna engines were noted with minor performance observations during the review.
Telegram reports Henry Gerstmansheim jailed on a shooting charge. authorities may also seek him in Pittsburg for murder related to a disturbance with constable Finne at Tarentum. Rodger O Mara denied the allegation. Gerstmansheim shot at Finney during an arrest attempt.
A colored man named James Simpson, employed at Frank Torrens residence at Torrens station, stole money from a bureau drawer and decamped. He was arrested hours later by Officer Jerry Gumbert, but had only $0 remaining, while $20 could not be accounted for.
New York reports from Hayti state that Hyppolite leads about 1000 troops into Cape Hayti while Legitime’s supporters desert. Port au Prince and northern departments fall under Northern control with Grand Saline and Grande Rivieres de lArtibonite occupied. The capital is described as troubled and destabilized as desertions grow.
Allegheny railroad officers nabbed ME Hat tan caret T. Fogerty and William, held before authorities for five days each, after strict orders to stop theft on trains during baseball season. Sarley and Foger ty were also detained for five days.
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