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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1889
Page
6
In a tight league battle, New York defeats Chicago and climbs ahead of Philadelphia. The muddled box shows teams like Detroit Buffalo Toledo Dayton Peoria and Burlington Mansfield in pursuit as Per Won rates and scattered percentages appear amid standings notes.
A foggy day capped by rain ended a Senators home game against the Pirates at Recreation Park after five and a half innings. The Senators led briefly, then tied the score in the fourth, but rain halted play in the sixth with Pittsburgh ahead in scoring before the interruption.
Greason pitched well for Philadelphia but Cleveland capitalized on timely hits in the sixth and costly errors by Philadelphia in the seventh to win. Stricker and Decker contributed key hits as Cleveland collects a victory over Philadelphia.
A garbled game summary shows Chicago scoring two earned runs while New York adds seven. Notable events include a three-base hit by Ewing, a stolen base, and various pitches and balls from Crane Hutchinson Dwyer and others. Time listed as over two hours. umpire Lynch noted.
In Indianapolis on June 5 the home team defeated the Bostons in a steady contest with Boyle’s pitching standout at critical points. The Louisville Browns beat the Cincinnati club as Hudson excelled, contributing to a victory sparked by timely hitting and solid defense, with key players like Reilly and Comiskey earning mention.
Yale teams sought admission to the Harvard Columbia race but Harvard rejected the request, favoring the Yale Harvard varsity and freshmen contests instead. Yale was defeated in today's race amid the dispute over the event lineup.
At Washington Park on June 25 a large crowd watched stakes for 2-year-old fillies and other events. Daisy F won the Lakeside Stakes over Logie and English Lady chased, while Big Crown Jug beat Arundel by a length in a later race. Tomorrow’s entries list many contenders across multiple distance races, with Jeanne Rebel and Pat Donovan among noted entries.
A party from New Orleans including Colonel Garratt Prof Butler and Pat Kendrick examined sites for a Bilrain Sullivan fight. They visited Riche's Miller and Honey Island, with plans to hold the event near New Orleans along the Northwestern Railroad. The party later dined at the Springs and returned, as Steventon praised Honey Island as a suitable venue.
In Philadelphia on June 23 Baltimore hosts defeated Seward’s delivery with steady hitting. Errors by Griffin hindered Seward, while Foreman struggled with control. Final score shows Baltimore 10 to Athletics 3 with Foreman pitching for the Athletics and Gaffney umpiring.
The Brooklyn and Columbus teams played a pitchers’ duel with Baldwin outpitching Caruthers. Columbus scored 6 to Brooklyn 3 as Columbus committed 6 errors while Brooklyn had none. The game lasted about an hour with umpire Goldsmith.
Curiaco June 25 report says a committee of the League Brotherhood of baseball players will confer with Spalding Day and Rogers on the classification rule and sale of players. If no immediate action is taken, a general strike by League players could occur soon.
The postponed best three in five match race between J. McKnight's Kate and J. Fleming's Duster finished at Homewood with Kate winning both heats, times 2 55 and 2 55. A side exhibition featured Otto K beating Gipsy in two heats 2 46 and 2 43 for the benefit race.
Arrangements finalized in Charley Johnston's saloon for a special train to carry John L. Sullivan his backers and friends to New Orleans on July 8. Wakely Johnston and Lynch secured a West Shore train leaving Weehawken Sunday evening. Sullivan to join at Rochester Monday afternoon with Cincinnati connection that night.
Special telegraph report from Beaver Falls says Elmer Vaughan of the area and Leet Shook of Chicago fought for a purse of unknown amount. Vaughan was to stand six rounds but was knocked down eight times in four rounds and the fight was awarded to Shook on a foul claim.
Marie Bardayron, the Dawson family’s French governess, testified about McDow courting her, showing gifts and declarations of marriage plans. Prosecutors say the evidence proves McDow killed Captain Dawson and attempted to bury the body. defense to open tomorrow with a potential McDow appearance.
Beavers Falls June 25 Mrs Charles Hoon wife of a local grocer died after taking poison believed to be rough on rats. She had given birth eight months earlier and had been ill. She lost a brother John Leslie in the Johnstown flood, and it is thought her declining health and grief may have driven her to end her life.
At Newcastle and Cosforth Park summer meeting Bondager owned by F Mansfield won the North Derby for three year olds over one mile and a half from Fonne bie Me in second and G Per in third among eight starters. At Windsor summer meeting Hag Le ds won the five furlong royal year race with Arcadia second and Faust third.
In Johnstown on June 25 some residents suspect Booth and Flinn's men of stealing money and valuables. No positive proof exists though. authorities hold the gang responsible for the alleged loot.
Erie on June 21 posts stakes for a catch as catch can match two points down best two of three for $100 a side. Dennis Gallagher of Buffalo faces Hoch Leonard of Erie with bouts scheduled Monday at Central Oper Scheller in St. Louis and Friday in London. The wrestling match is planned for September.
McKeesport Driving Park Association plans opening days July 4 5 and 6 with interspersed bicycle races and novel features. Prizes will be offered in two and three trotting pacing and running races for Fayette Washington and Greene counties. Dedication ceremonies, a street parade and electric concerts are planned at the park and its half mile course.
John L. Sullivan has begun a special wind training program consisting of sprinting and rope jumping. His trainers reported to the Illustrated News that on Monday he jumped the rope 80 times in a row without a miss, illustrating his conditioning efforts.
A lively afternoon crowd attended at Sheepshead Bay as racing began in drizzle. Winners and times noted include Zolo in 1:23 4-5 for seven-eighths of a mile, with Berinds and Burnplace close behind, and J A Bowen winning the one and one eighth miles race in 2:08 4.
San Francisco boxing match between Johnny Griffin and Tommy Warren delayed from June 2 to July 12 due to Warren injuries endured while training under the California Athletic Club.
June 21 report from Lorpon notes the royal yacht squadron met and adopted a resolution declaring it no deed of gift of the America. The wording affirms a political stance amid ongoing war context and marks a formal organizational position.
Williams defeats Amherst 5 to 0 to claim the Inter-Collegiate baseball championship in Williamsport Massachusetts.
June 25 report states B Boursin buys the Brown block at Fifth avenue and Market street for 22500, with plans to raise a $50000 block. Earlier, millman Thomas Painters was badly beaten at B and O railroad by a crowd at 4 point. Twenty five stitches to close his head wounds. His throat narrowly escaped.
A. B. McCahon, justice of the peace for this county, was committed to jail in default of 900 bail to answer three charges filed by Miss Pearl Beachtall who was at his house. A sensational hearing is promised tomorrow.
Paris June 25 a committee of the Chamber of Deputies has approved the bill for the relief of the Panama Canal Company.
The Pension Office asked the Treasury for 15 million dollars to be available July 1. The funds will be credited to Pension agents on the first or second of the coming month, with 6,000 to 10,000 first payment vouchers awaiting deposit. In a separate note, ad copy hawks Scotch ginghams from Jos. Horse & Co. on Peon Avenue Stores.
At a tense meeting Yale objections to four postgraduates in the Pennsylvania boat were settled after a lengthy wrangle. Yale agreed to row the race at 6 o clock this afternoon.
Little Rock reports a serious wreck on the St Louis Arkansas and Texas near Pine Bluff late last hour. Several people were injured and rushed to area hospitals as authorities scramble to confirm details.
2000 pair lace curtains advertised with prices ranging from 75 cents to 500 dollars per pair. Customers urged to visit the Penn Avenue stores and select quantities. Max Klein listed as principal depot in Allegheny along with Silver Ace Age at 150 dollars per full quart.
Fremont June 25 Mrs Hayes widow of President Rutherford B Hayes dies after a prolonged vigil. The obituary recalls her charity, war era service aiding wounded soldiers, and affection from the White House circle. Close family and officials mourn her loss, noting her kindness and public regard.
A.N. Towne of the Southern Pacific argues before the US Senate on Canada Pacific Railway competition. He urges loosening the long and short haul rule and scrapping pooling constraints to help American lines compete, citing Canadian subsidies and government privileges.
The American Institute of Homeopathy convened after 10 with reports from committees. Six members were nominated for membership. A memorial from the W C T U urged prohibition of alcohol in medicines, which the institute rejected. It also opposed indiscriminate use of alcohol in tonics and bitters and condemned the whisky cure for diseases.
At the Parnell Commission hearing Joseph Edward Kenny MP denies introducing Le Caron to Mr Sexton and says he never knew the man and would not admit him to his house, asserting discomfort with the visitor.
Lansing June 4 railroad leaders pressed to reopen debate on the Chapman graded fare measure with hopes of altering the outcome. The effort failed and the bill's defeat stands. The Governor's position remains uncertain as the issue looms.
The North German Gazette traces Switzerland's constitutional changes since the Vienna Congress and argues that neutrality alone does not define its obligations. It warns that tolerating injurious acts against neighbors infringes the privileges guaranteed by Prussia, Austria, and France, especially when neutrality is protected by other powers.
In Rome on June 28 the Pope is drafting an important encyclical to be issued on Sts. Peter and Paul Day. Due to the work the Pontiff is largely occupied and all audiences at the Vatican are postponed for the time being.
The Department of State will nominate Ernest H. Crosby of New York as the American representative on the International Court of Original Jurisdiction at Alexandria Egypt. The appointment and salary are furnished by the Iran Government under treaty-nation representation terms.
Brownssville River reports 5 feet 9 inches and stationary with cloudy skies. Morrean Towns River shows 5 feet and stationary with cloudy weather. Wanges River reading 2 and 10 feet and failing in a cloudy warm day. Telegrams dispatched by FPACTAL TELEGRAMS TO THE DIAPATCH.
Count Kalnoky delivered a long speech on the European balance noting peace is not currently endangered though the solution remains unsettled. He said Austria bears no responsibility if danger arises and that allies will strive to maintain peace amid cold ties with Germany and Italy.
A June report notes a boating incident on the river near Albanry involving Jobo Mattimo ward Joseph Cody Maud Horner and two Bor ner cousins from Hudson. The суд awarded damages of 31750 against the company for a drowning after a tug collision.
A vintage advertisement touts purity as a fact, saying Brooker's Dutch Cocoa is made from the ripest cocoa beans and costs $1 per pound, claiming it outperforms two pounds of other cocoas. It suggests enjoying the product after country rides or beach baths and notes leading grocers and druggists supply it.
Fragmentary ad seeks applicants for a first class planG player and includes an urgent sale notice at a postal farm. Names and locations are garbled but indicate hiring and sale actions with unspecified dates and contacts.
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