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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1889
Page
6
Found our victims, The Senators just the men for Pittsburg. Hanlon makes a remarkable catch and is cheered. Cleveland tops Phillies in a splendid contest with multiple line scores and team matchups across the National League.
A dull Pittsburgh home game sees Washington Senators fall short as Ed Hanlon makes a remarkable running catch late. Wilmot stirs the offense with a loud middle inning drive, while local fans endure a tense but largely unexciting contest.
A fragmented report describes a baseball game where the Pitteburgs scored a run on a walk and a hit, while the Washingtons drew a pair of walks and tallied errors. Key plays include pitchers Haddork and Dal Strack and fielders such as Reoniey and Penney.
The Giants fall to Chicago in a tough contest marred by Crane’s control issues and errors by O’Rourke Ewing and Connor. Burns’s miscue stands out as Chicago’s defense shines while New York’s Ossenhues delivers a rare highlight in a low-scoring affair.
The Indianapolis club and the Boston team played a tense and well played game this afternoon. Daily the catcher stood out with a remarkable defensive and offensive showing, highlighted by a strong backstop performance and solid hitting as the locals edged the Bostons 9 to 6 in a game noted for skill and close action from start to finish.
Cleveland wins 4 to 3 after a ninth inning rally. Key hits by Snyder and Mulvey pace the offense while Radford is touched for the decisive runs in a cold, crowd under 2 000. Pitching and errors shape a tight game in Philadelphia.
The local club released two young pitchers Krumm and Beam after ten days from yesterday, with Morris showing form and claims they were not needed. Krumm and Beam protested the handling, while officials said only the best would be kept and payments would continue through the coming Wednesday.
McKeesport plans a July program with Wingos of Steubenville on Tuesday and Wednesday. A.M. games include the Osee Club and the Duquesnes in the afternoon. Braddocks and Etmas play Saturday. Baker racked up 15 strikeouts in a prior appearance.
The Detroit Yacht Club regatta finally took place after a postponement due to wind. About 50 boats entered across several classes as southeast winds favored racing. results were not yet announced.
President Davidson resigns from the Louisville club and Buck McKinney is named new manager. McKinney previously served as doorkeeper at the ball park and at McCauley’s Theater, bringing years of experience to the role.
In Philadelphia on June 24 Baltimore edged the Athletics as Cunningham dominated the late innings. The A's could not touch him after the fifth and ninth frames while Baltimore produced key hits including three bases and a home run from Strock.
In Brooklyn, June M, Brooklyn and Columbus played as umpire absent. Paasch substituted. Scoring details harshly fragmented but Columbus won 6 to 3. In Connellsville, Scottdales pummeled Connellsvilles 18 to 4 with Mansfield, Cargo, and Freeman aiding the visitors’ win as Bosworth officiated.
Meadville reported an exciting game with Batteries Marid and Allen on the court and Pring and Py ville supplying score moves. Umpire Lyons officiated as Cochrauton led the action and the team from Meadville posted a notable effort.
Large crowd at Cycle Park witnessed a game between G W Scotts of All 7 and another team. The play featured disputes over dirty ball, a series of lively scenes, and multiple errors by Hamiltons Mansfields and Wheelings. Base hits were scarce with Wheelings edging Springfield and Springfield tallying seven errors.
Local teams faced close setbacks as Hartford and New Haven contests yielded tight scores. NOWAK and other players battled for dominance, delivering competitive showings despite final losses on the road.
Answers to several communications are unavoidably held over until tomorrow. Hanlos’s yesterday was a great one. It is likely a conference between the club and the League will be held in the near future.
In New York at Brighton Beach on June 4 the track was fast. First race at five-eighths of a mile saw May Queen win. Macaroon colt placed second and Bagatelle colt third. Second race over three-quarters of a mile was won by Nina W with a time of 1:26. Epeiees took third and Grace finished fourth.
A letter from John Teemer, written in Boston, confirms the Sioux City regatta now runs July 10 and 12. Races on day one include single scull events Teemer McKay Gaudaur. Day two features Teemer and Omner versus Gaudaur and Moe. Backers plan a race for James White of Stonesberg against Math of Wheeling.
A historic letter from Colonel Taylor discusses Cameron's political career and public perception. It notes Cameron’s reputation, rivalries, and advice from General Cameron about focusing on business over politics. The piece recounts anecdotes of political influence and reactions from contemporaries.
Mr Chaplin said he received a telegram from the race course on Friday claiming a meeting between Lord Durham and Sir George Chetwynd. The statement was believed until Saturday when Mr James declared the telegram a forgery.
In a two city retail display, a robe described as the handsomest is offered at $9 instead of $16. The store advertises 46 inch Black Henriettas at 75c a yard and claims broad reductions across other fabric grades, inviting customers to verify the savings in person.
A brief caution notes that counterfeit versions claim authenticity with peculiar wording and reference to a genuine product. It warns readers to beware such forgeries and notes a copyright held by Procter & Gamble in 188.
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