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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1889
Page
6
The piece reviews Eastern clubs versus Pittsburgh for season leadership, praises Boston’s strong pitching, and analyzes Cleveland’s success and the Players Brotherhood. It notes committee talks, reserve rule debates, and possible equal receipts division, plus upcoming cricket and pugilistic topics with Brock and Dempsey.
The home team fell twice to Boston at Recreation Park after Friday rain. Morris shut down Boston in both games until a tenth inning rally decided the opener and a late score sealed the second game. Clarkson pitched well for ten innings in a tight pitchers battle, while Fessenden’s umpiring drew critique.
The home club won its fourth straight over the Washington club as McGeachy and Glass starred for the home team. Irwin was the standout for the visitors, while Ferson and Rusie contributed pitching support and notable defensive plays.
Chicago rode timely hits to four runs while Buffington pitched well for the Phillies, who managed only three hits. Pfeiffer's sharp play at second sparked the Cubs despite otherwise tame action, as Tener delivered the clutch business on the bench.
Cleveland defeats New York 7 6 as poor fielding by the visitors and Welch wildness aid the home team. Ewing belts a three on base homer in the fourth inning, longest on the ground. Attendance 4,000. Twitchell hits three base, Madford two base, Earned runs 2 for New York. Time 1:53. Umpire McQuaid.
The weekly record notes Boston rising in the standings while the Bean eaters tighten their grip. The Clevelands stay near the front after competing with the Giants this week. Chicago and New York are slightly improved as the full standings up to date are listed.
Reds routed the Cowboys as Swartzell took hard hits and settled the game. Pitchers Smith Mullane and Swartzell worked for Cincinnati with dominant defense and limited Kansas City scoring.
Minco Joxotrox, 0, faced Allegheny's Climax on June 22 as Kelly was absent. Addy worked the box, but the visitors scored seven hits in the third inning and six walks, three of which produced runs. Final score 04 to 2 in favor of Climax with pitching by Min and Peereck.
Crockerys defeated the Standards of Pittsburg and New Brighton in a baseball game with seven hits by the visitors. C Roark hit a home run, Hodenhegan McGinniss and Rowe had two-base hits, while W Estinghouse club beat a King’s Sons nine from St Peter’s Church 8 to 4.
Tarentum June 22 the Escorta of Pittsburgh were beaten by the Gumberta by a score of 15 to 12. The Gumberts had 2 base hits while the Escorts collected 7.
A patchwork of old notices and ads shows liquor listings, corsets, beer specials, and a jeweler. Names include G W Schmidt, F Schoenthal, W Houlmes & Sox, Baeuerlein Brewing Co, Steinmanns. Places cited include Fifth Avenue, Penn Avenue, Federal Street and Allegheny.
In Indianapolis June 22 report by Joan B. Foster, President Brush remains confident in the league classification system amid Brotherhood demands. He says the system cannot be altered by the committee and hints at broader club support to modify it at the next annual meeting. The Hoosiers show strong play with Getzeln and Boyle pitching well, while Cleveland and Chicago rivalry grows amid controversy over Anson’s exhibition and Chicago’s protests against league rules.
Washington dispatch describes President Young's release of a Brotherhood letter accusing the League of salary restrictions and mismanagement. It notes a response from League leaders including Day Rogers and Spalding who were chosen to handle the matters for the League.
A June 22 exhibition in Cleveland sees the New Yorks and the local club deliver brilliant fielding and sharp plays. Both sides stage a fevered, high quality contest that silences critics and showcases science and skill.
The article details funds raised for Johnstown victims by Massachusetts regiments, lists brigade encampment dates, officer movements, resignations, and upcoming summer camps. It notes Captain Muldoon’s senior rank, changes in officers, and plans for a Mt Gretna consolidated camp with rations and helmet rules.
A comic exchange shows Mr Wrages complaining to a lodging house clerk about a snoring neighbor. The clerk wittily rebuts, joking about hearing the Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra for 15 cents as a lullaby.
Correspondent reports in Puerro Cortez on the first American locomotive trial on the coastal railway toward San Pedro. The test promises to cut travel time from 20–30 hours to about five hours and signals a regional boom for banana farming and mineral wealth. The piece contrasts primitive local living with well-dressed officials and notes favorable climate and scenery.
Delays of three weeks push a flood damaged cargo sale at Jacksons Clothiers. The store offers straw hats and summer furnishings at 50 cents on the dollar plus clothing reductions. Early customers secure free Sac laundry accounts with furnishing purchases of two dollars or more. Hot weather department stocked. fabrics include serges alpacas seersuckers domets and flannels from 39 cents. Located at 954 and 956 Liberty Street Star corner.
A historical notice lists imported wines including Brandenburg Freres Medoc St Emilion St Estepha St Julien Margeaux Pontet Canet St Pierrie Chateau Leoville Chateau La Ross Chateau Mouton Grand Vin Chateau Margeaux Grand Vin Chateau Lafitte by the case or bottle. G. W. Scuator at 95 and 97 Fifth Avenue, city.
Hotel and cottages on ocean side near posidge, cool climate, high lat season, no mosquitoes or files. Safe boating and bathing noted. Rates moderate. W D Carpenter Foxboro Masa. je9-lsu
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