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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1889

Page

9

Giants Show of the Cleve land Spider and Race Results

Rain stops the big pacing race at Homewood Park as multiple leagues report schedules. National League games feature Boston at Pittsburgh and New York at Cleveland among others. American Association and International League matchups listed. Association Record highlights winners at Brerstox Brace and Kansas City meets with multiple horses and jockeys named, including Attwood, Vandergrift, and Stull among others.

Homewood Park National League Bostons Pittsburg New Yorks Cleveland Washingtons Indianapolis Philadelphias Chicago American Association Baltimore Brooklyn Columbus Philadelphia St. Louis Louisville Kansas Citys Cincinnati International Leacue Torontos Syracuse Londons Rochester Detroits Hamilton Toledos Buffalo

Two Games Today Between Local Team and Boston Nine

The Local Team faces the Bostons twice this afternoon with two games for one admission. Batteries Galvin and Fields versus Clarkson and Bennett in game one, Morris and Carroll and Madden and Kelly in game two. First game starts at 2 15, second begins five minutes after the first ends.

Pittsburg Boston Galvin and Fields Clarkson Bennett Bostons Morris Carroll Madden Kelly

Giants Beat Cleveland in Poor Fielding and Timely Hitting

The New York Giants defeated Cleveland 8 to 4 on June 21 as Giants pitchers suppressed the home club while timely hitting and defensive lapses by Cleveland fueled the visitors' victory. Sprague debuted for Cleveland with shaky support. key players included Stricker Whit efield and Penn Keele for the Giants.

Cleveland Clevelands Giants Sprague

Chicago Beats Phillies In Bright Midday Contest

In Curcaco on June 21 Chicago outplayed Philadelphia to win as Krock dazzled on the mound while Gleason struggled early. Mulvey costly error allowed Burns to score the decisive run in the ninth. Fogarty shone in center. Curry misjudged calls. Attendance about 1,500. Philadelphia 3 Chicago 6. Two base hits by Ryan and Clements. Farrar hit a home run.

Curcaco Chicago Phillies Krock New York Gleason Mulvey Thompson Burns Fogarty Curry Anson Philadelphias Ryan Clements Farrar Pog Deckers Sy Krock Ssy Krock Balsibassian Sinatgnieetian

Cowboys Lose With Poor Fielding in Cincinnati Game

A Kansas City club lost the game in Cincinnati due to wretched fielding and weak hitting. Vinn and Sawders stood out with solid play while Long's fielding and shooting effort received praise.

Exkorex Art Kansas City Vinn Sawders Long Cincinnati

Indianaapolis game summary with scattered stats

Fragmented text assigns two-base hits to Denny and partners with sacrifices by Buckley Hoy Moore and Homeron Sullivan. Mentions First base on a play at 6 and a pitching note about porte and batlwiens, but details are incomplete and unclear.

Washingtons Rons Denny Imot Buckley Hoy Moore Homeron Sullivan Porte Batl Wien

They Beat Scottdale and Look Like Pen nant Winners

LaTrose June 21 The home team defeated the Scottdale club this afternoon by a score of 5 to 2 and has secured a good lead for the Western Pennsylvania league. Followed is the lineup with players Showalter, Marberger, Miller, Bair, Denny, Keyser, Herrin, Yearsley and others. detailed batting, pitching, and fielding notes included.

LaTrose Scottdale Western Pennsylvania

Athletics Brace Up and Shut Out Columbus

The Athletics defeated Columbus with sharp fielding and strong pitching by Seward Opening score shows Athletics 0020 Columbus 0. The game lasted about one hour and twenty minutes with umpire Gatiner calling balls and strikes.

Philadelphia Athletics Columbus Seward Oepene Widnes Gatiner

They Beat the Louisvilles In a Good Game

Louisville teams were defeated in a rain delayed match. St Louis played with effort to secure victory as the rest of the lineup showed carelessness and weak defense. The report notes limited standout energy from Seen, Demae with rim, and Hecker among others.

Louisvilles Louisvitz, Ey Louisville St. Louis Demae Rim Ecker Davidson

Fragmentary OCR Note From Local Page

Incomplete readable lines reference Hasehita Daytons and times with garbled text. No clear event or entities emerge beyond scattered names and numbers.

Kaufmans Ready for Rescheduled Match Game

The P. C. C. Co. nine challenged the Kaufmans in a ball game last night with stakes on the line, but the P. C. C. Co. lot failed to appear. They may play a 60 on Monday if they show.

Kaufmans

Interesting Features in the Life of Noah Armstrong

Noah Armstrong owner of Spokane is a quiet 66 year old American who became a horseman after serving in the Mexican War. He began racing in 1880 and bought Monarchist line of stock. his training favors rest and ample feeding with light use of the whip and no cruelty. He declares his horses run as fast as they can and vows no one shall butcher them.

Noah Armstrong Spokane Robert Bonner Armstrong Canada Far West Hudson O. M. H. Sanford Monarchist Virgil Tom Plunkett Casaid St. Louis Armren Monarch Mir. Armstrong

Sporting Pointer Hallihan Arrives for Paris Exhibition Tour

Jack Hallihan, famed Pacific Coast sporting man and Cremorne Theater owner, arrives in New York en route to the Paris Exhibition. He tipped bets totaling thousands on major fights involving McAuliffe, Peter Jackson, and Choynsk i, and predicts further boxing ventures and a possible theater program. He also discusses Dempsey Le Blanche and a potential meeting with Searle, the world champion oarsman.

New York Jone Jack Hallihan Pugilists San Francisco Cremorne Theater Hallihan Pacific Coast McAuliffe Frank Guover Mike Conley Peter Jackson Godfrey Warren Haviin Cardi Jackson Corbett Choynski Chicago Choyn Allikan Lonyvesant House Mike McDonald al Smith Johnny Reagan Police England Bart Masterson Denver Kilrain Sullivan Nee Paris Ted Pritchard Smith Dempsey Pacific le Blanche Searle O'Connor Beach

Pair of Corkers Matched to Run One Mile Quarter

The Corker pair, Migin and Terra Cotta, are set to face off in a one mile and a quarter race tomorrow. The program lists multiple races with winners such as John Atwood and Long Jack, and notes entries for several horses at Sheepshead Bay.

Bricgutown Beach John Atwood Centura Ees May Queen Long Jack Pericles Gracie Ee Souve Vandergrift Oecanth Fou Tips Heveller Tattler Bonnie Hallsto M Sm Carnegie Pelhn Sheepshead Zora Rats Benefit Congress Frontenac Timothy Tormentor Burlington Eand Hl Keclare Fannie J Gypsey Queen Chame¢ Charlie Erage Cortez Pounds Blue Rock Carnot Seymour J. der Gloster Longduck Hyperion Men Harrison Diablo Sunshine Manola Servia Fresno Madstone Ballston Benedictine Pana- Inverwick Korn Tom Him Inspector Gray Dawn Urry Cortlan Roe Fister Larchmont Sam Wood Uparitz St Lake

He Wants a Bigger Figure Than Ever for the Lauteville Club

A June 30 telegram reports Mr. Davidson returning home at midnight and settling accounts with all players. He seeks financial support from the Association and weighs selling the club to a new syndicate led by Bob Brown. Davidson says the club will play at home again and plans one more conference before finalizing a price.

Davidson East G Sogge Ge Exer Gir Bob Brown Courier-journal

The Good Race Horse Benedict Injured Fatally in Chicago

A year old Benedict colt owned by Sam Bryant was severely injured at Washington Park after a collision with another horse and had to be killed. The morning’s sale at Chicago featured several thoroughbreds with modest results. Prices included a bay Gilly filly from Lake Blackburn L selling for 400 to J M Leete, a bay colt by George Kinney L at 825, and a Luke Blackburn progeny selling for 967 to Sam Bryant and Gardner, with a Mr Pickwick filly purchased by an unnamed buyer.

Sam Bryant Benedict Washington Park Lake Blackburn L Amerique Glengarry J. M. Leete Chicago George Kinney Nitra Nevada Mountain Range Greenland Nevada Luke Blackburn Glen Hope Gardner Tennessee Mr. Pickwick

Track meet results from Kansas City storm day

The Kansas City meet totaled race results from yesterday’s storm damaged track. In the one mile event a winner was named with second and third place listed as well. The three quarter mile race followed with Irene in first and Shandaie second. The longer mile and a sixteenth saw non Pine Ring, Albert Stull second and Entry third, while the one and one eighth mile yielded Lala Foster second and Himan third.

Brrestox Brace John Attwood Century Long Jack Pendes Souvenir Vandergrift Tipstaff Reveller Tattler Bonnie G Ballston Carnegie Kansas City the Elk Jessie Armstrong Irene Bonnie King Albert Stull Mimado Stoney Montgomery Volci Lulu Foster Leman

Noble Brackenridge woman dies after shaping Tarentum

Mrs. Phillipine Brackenridge, a public benefactor and estate manager born in Hanover, Germany, died early yesterday. She left 1500 acres to Cary out charity, built Brackenridge avenue and twenty churches, and funded local glassworks. Her son now manages the estate. Tarentum plans her burial next Sunday at 2:50 PM in Tarentum Cemetery.

Phillipine Brackenridge Pittsburg Mrs. Brackenridge Hanover Germany Stiaren Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company Natrona Benjamin Morgan Brackenridge Henry M. Brackenridge Hugh Hee U. S. District Court of Florida Brackenridge Station West Peon Tarentum Cornelia Erastus McKelvy Kenridge Tarentum Avenue West Penn Edward William Benjamin Nisbit Fred Edward Stieven

Wyllie Avenue grocer stung by hidden scorpion on bananas

Harry Barthmey, worker for J. HB. Frida at Wylie avenue and Fulton street, was unloading bananas last Saturday when a scorpion concealed in the fruit stung his right hand. He treated the wound at Stucky's drug store with caustic, but swelling rose to the shoulder and he remains at home on Colwell street as doctors assess his prognosis.

Harry Barthmey J. HB. Frida Wylie Avenue Fulton Street Stucky Colwell Street Fulton

Tragic Panama Trip Asks For Burial Of Tiny Daughter

Professor Byron W King and wife left for Panama New York with the body of their infant daughter who died of cholera infantum at 7 in the afternoon. The sorrowing parents expect broad sympathy from friends during this sudden loss. Also today a sale ad offers men’s suits in many styles from $8 to $10 and electric blue serge suits at $17 at P C C, corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

Byron W. King Panama Chautauqua County New York P.C. C C Grant and Diamond Streets New Court House

AnnieS the Last Zimmerman's Horse Sold at Auction

Today AnnieS, the sole remaining horse from Mr. C Zimmerman of Johnstown, will be sold at Jackman's stable in Pennavanne. Floods left Zimmerman with no home or money. Annie 8 is offered as a possible local racing or road mare.

Annies Mr. C. Zimmerman Johnstown Jackman Pennavanne Mr. Zimmerman Annie 8

Sullivanville Baseball Players Arrested on Grant Street

Two members of the John L. Sullivanville baseball team were arrested last night on Grant Street and taken to the hastile after using fictitious names and posting $30 bonds each.

John L. Sullivanville Grant Street

Protestant Kate Beats Duster In One Heat At Homewood Park

The pacing race for 1000 dollars at Homewood Park featured Duster owned by Mr Fleming and Protestant Kate owned by Mr McKnight. Track was poor so only one heat was run. Protestant Kate led early but tired, finished ahead by a length as rain fell and timekeeper Mr Steer recorded the result amid a large crowd.

Homewood Park Fleming McKnight Kate Steer Eee Wilson Sam Moore Wilson B.ene Duster Wiltian Waens Seanee Maar ‘Sane Rie Kate Coul Duster

McClelland and Nikirk Seek 144 Mile Race Victory

E C McClelland and Ed Nikirk enter a 144 mile race today at Exposition Park. Both runners in good condition, betting even, and a competitive event is anticipated.

E. C. McClelland Ed Nikirk Exposition Park

Baseball clubs with artificial limbs to play at Braddock

The Pittsburg and Allegheny baseball clubs, composed of men with artificial limbs, set to play at Braddock today. Beecham's Pills are advertised for bilious and nervous conditions, and Pears' Soap promises a fine complexion.

Pittsburg Allegheny Braddock Borgel Beecham

Yale Wins Eight-Oared Race Over Penn on Thames

In New London Connecticut on June 21 Yale defeated the University of Pennsylvania in a four mile straightaway race. Yale won by one and a half lengths with official times Yale 22:50 and Pennsylvania 23:54 amid a stiff river breeze. The Thames pace favored Yale as the crews battled conditions for the win.

New London Cons Yale University of Pennsylvania Thames River Pennsylvania

Excellent Photographs of the Flood Display Continues

Kaufmanns will continue today to present a complete set of the principal views with every purchase of five dollars or more.

Kaufmanns

Excursion to Johnstown Tomorrow to Johnstown

Excursion to Johnstown leaves tomorrow for a round trip via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The tour costs 235 dollars and departs the new depot at 8 00 A M city time.

Johnstown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New Depot

Weather Telegrams From Rivers and Towns

Special telegrams report river stages at Warres River 4 and 410 feet and falling with showery warm weather. Brownsville River at 12 feet and falling with cloudy skies and 74 degrees at 6 PM. Morncartown River 9 feet 10 inches and falling with cloudy weather and a tip in temperature.

Dispatch Warres Brownsville Morncartownn

Examination of Allegheny High junior class results

After four days under Superintendent Morrow, the Allegheny High School promoted a group to the senior class with numbers 1 2 3 5 7 8 10 22 24 32 33 87 98 among those passing. Re-examinations are set for Latin 4 11 16 19 45 49 51 69 74 80 89 103 in various subjects. math, geography, history. and a list of students who failed to meet the average. Re-exams will occur September 2 and 3 at 9 A.M.

Allegheny High School Morrow Newes

That Pretty Little Unknown

Agent O'Brien of the Humane Society frets over disposition of nine year old Kane Egericns and Rose Egerless the Maple girl found wandering in Lawrenceville. The child, born to a respectable family, withholds her past, while in Episcopal Children's Home she talks easily on most topics except her history.

O'Brien Kane Egericns O’brien The Humane Society Rose Egerless Lawrenceville Episcopal Children’s Rose

Electric Annex Constructed by East End Firm

The East End Electric Light Company has completed an arc light shop as an addition to its plant. The brick and iron structure houses two 1000 horsepower Babcock Wilcox boilers. only the internal switch-board is wood. Also notes a local rumor about H J Roberts. a burial was held in Renisvale Johnstown on the 8th.

East End W. W. Tate Palo Alto Street Allegheny H. J. Roberts First National Bank of Johnstown

Resignation of Miss Ross Shocks Fifth Ward Schools

Friends and patrons of the Fifth ward schools in Allegheny learn with regret of Miss Ross stepping down. She was a capable, efficient teacher with many friends among supporters and students.

Fifth Ward Allegheny Miss Ross

Prices and trade in New York print cloth market

New York on June 21 reports delays in setting print cloth prices while new print business stays fair. Cotton and woolen fabrics see moderate trade and overall market remains quiet. Cotton flannels show many price cuts of four cents from last year.

New York

Campbell and Dick Ivory Soap Warning Ad

An 1836 advertisement from Procter and Gamble warns that many white soaps claim similarity to Ivory Soap but are counterfeit lacking its unique qualities. It urges consumers to insist on Ivory Soap and request the genuine product.

Procter & Gambie

Startling facts on kidney and urinary diseases

A shaky overview describes kidney and urinary tract ailments as common due to back weakness and pain. It lists symptoms such as back and groin pain, high colored urine, sediment, and variable flow with frequent urge. It credits a Pittsburgh institute with treatments and free consultations, noting permanent physicians and long-standing presence.

the Polepatate Institute Pittsburg Polypathic Medical and Jeli-P

Just Think of It A Bargain Suit Sale

Just think of it an all wool suit for a boy age fifteen with short or long pants priced at five dollars a suit that you cannot fault though not meant to be sold for that money Our suits at five and six dollars are as fine and perhaps cost as much Cost is not considered They are to be sold at the above price Beautiful and dependable Our finest boys long pant suits reduced from seventeen to twelve dollars Men's cassimere suits ten to twenty dollars Bargains through the house We have something for everybody Our own special make of sees so low in price and high in quality that entire satisfaction is certain Some unusual values in merchant tailoring

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