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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1889
Page
6
In a Chicago meeting a great race was won by El Rio Rey. Cleveland nearly shut out the Phillies as Buffinton pitched well, with the Spiders scoring late. Detailed box scores show Stricker and Woolll, McKean and Radford among key players.
June 2 Indianapolis club again beat the Bostons in a tight game. Getzein was effective in key moments while Denny Glasscock and McGeachy starred with hits and a key plate play. Final score listed with players and pitching notes.
National League games include Washington at Pittsburgh Boston at Indianapolis New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Cleveland. American Association features Columbus at Baltimore Cincinnati at St Louis and Louisville at Kansas City. International League shows Buffalo at.
In the Chicago First race Joe Courtneys placed first with Marchma and Lord Peyton second. Fourth race saw Gardner win with Pat Jane third. Fifth race listed Teuton first and Ganshot also noted.
The home club produced one of its worst showings, lacking activity and timely hitting as the Senators dominated. O Day pitched effectively for the visitors, while Washington capitalized on fielding miscues and timely hits to seize the lead and coast to a one sided victory.
The Minate slugged hard and defeated Anson's team 4 to 3 as New York pitched well except for the first inning. Welch started for the Giants, Brock struggled with four hits in the eighth, and Whitney at third stood out defensively with strong sticks. Attendance was about 2,500.
In St Louis on May 26 Cincinnati edged St Louis as Doryea dazzled with superb pitching. Browns debutant Stivetts showed promise but the defense faltered with costly errors by Robinson and Boyle. Cincinnati won 6 to 4, capitalizing on the visitors errors to claim the game.
The Bridegrooms defeated Columbus easily in the final game of the series. Brooklyn refuses to pay over gate money to Columbus and plans fines for player noncooperation. The result leaves Brooklyn short of funds to cover hotel and other obligations.
Kansas City celebrated its return home by easily defeating Louisville in a sharply played game. Burns and Manning led the batting with three hits each as Kansas City’s defense held Louisvilles to six runs. Ramsey was hit hard, and the team made no errors. The game featured solid pitching and timely hitting, with Ferguson umpiring.
Wheeling club president Howell announced the signing of Meehan from Uniontown. He discussed plans for Sunday games in Wheeling and potential grounds on the Ohio side near Wheeling to draw crowds of 5 000 to 7 000. Kennedy, the young Wheeling pitcher, is not for sale despite interest from several clubs.
The great Canadian oarsman William OConnor and his manager Fred Mossop sail for England today aboard the Germanic. They will not return until OConnor is confirmed as champion, training for his race with Australian champion Mort Searle. They quartered at the St James Hotel after arriving yesterday.
The G W Scotts will host the Northside Comets at Cycle Park today. They invite any amateur club in the county to audition and are prepared to play Our Born Carnagion or the Cissex team for 25 to 50 dollars.
The Senators host the concluding game of the current series with Aden and Ganae as the home team representatives. Tomorrow’s game is postponed until Carroll’s shoulder heals, with at least a day’s wait expected.
Captain McGuire, famed broadswords man, sends word from Etmirs that he will enter next week's major tournament at Exposition Park. The contest is billed as a standout event with high stakes and strong competitors.
In Chicago on June 26 more than 6000 spectators watched Washington Park races. The card featured pars and overweight handicaps with El Rio Rey delivering a stellar performance by forging ahead at the start and winning clearly. Joe Courtney, Dawn, and Extravagan were among the notable finishers in the several heats.
A special telegram from New Orleans reports the Sullivan Kilrain boxing match may occur near the Mississippi line on the Queen and Crescent or the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific lines with 5000 tickets issued. Kilrain supporters object to St Tammany telegraph gaps and plan to announce venue by next Saturday. Kilrain arrives June 5 and trains will not be held locally. Louisiana authorities prepare proclamations promising to curb any disgraceful exhibition and to hold participants legally responsible.
The feature race at Sheepshead Bay sees Badge run a mile in 1 40 carrying 115 pounds, ahead of Ten Broeck with 110. Stuyvesant equaled the time in a separate run. Other results include a 1:18 3-5 for three-quarters, a dead heat for first in two miles, and listed entries for tomorrow across six races with horses such as Cynosure, Kenwood, and J. A. B. among the contenders.
Johnstown Finance Committee sends letter to relief funds urging prompt direct distribution to survivors. They plan to register all remaining sufferers, allocate small amounts quickly, and use further distributions tied to losses rather than numbers. They push immediate action and request funds and representation for local distribution.
Wounded survivors tell reporters of a deadly derailment that killed many on a rear car. Patrick Flannigan Louis Wible and Frank Lewis recover at local centers while others are unaccounted. Fireman George Froehlich is named among those saved.
Dr A H Frits a Berks county Democratic candidate for Congress and David M Kiing ex Justice of the Peace of Fleetwood were arrested in Reading Pa for taking exorbitant fees on pension claims. They were taken to Philadelphia to face Commissioner Edmunds with $500 charged on a $1100 payout. Frits son recently appointed Fleetwood postmaster awaiting commission.
A letter to the Sporting Kalvor urges Mr. J Meagher to back a 20 a side one hour go as you please race. He is asked to leave a forfeit at The Dispatch office for accommodation within three to four weeks.
New London Connecticut saw the Harvard Columbia freshmen race delayed due to rough water. The event will be run the following day with the same participants and schedule adjusted accordingly.
The Western States Passenger Association and the Trans Missouri Passenger Association announce round trip passes for 30 days from sale to all points in Kansas Colorado and the West at one fare. Stop overs allowed west of the Missouri with sale dates August 6 20 September 6 24.
Announcement lists the Evans family residence at Bou da of Lewis and Ann Evans and states a funeral notice will follow. The fragmentary notice provides no date or time but confirms a death notice is forthcoming.
The Forbes School directors in Sixth ward re elected teachers after meeting last night. Principal Eaton, who has led the school for 29 years, declined re election. The board sought his continued service but he objected and was not kept. Other staff members listed include Simpeon, Tosa Kinle, Frome Wallace, M A McFanden, Jennie A Hope, M H Mc Masters, Fouts, Beott, Emma Lupton, Kate P Nicholson, Minnie FE Bretelle, Mamie A Cowan, Agnes, Taura C Hage, M Hella Ur an, A Daugherty, Sayitastey, Maggie Thomas, Kate Flinn.
At last evening’s meeting Sans P N Smith was chosen Vice Councilor Gerson Strong became Assistant Recording Secretary M Daarhaneuneene L Sane See Reehate hla Sentinel M x Solomon was elected representative to State Council A representative to Funeral Benefit Association EC Purkey was named Treasurer E C Purkey was elected for the role of treasurer
Papacial telegrames to the dispatch note river heights at Brownsville and Waters River with readings of 6 feet 6 inches stationary in cloudy weather and a thermometer around 72. Warns of light rain and rising river levels at Wareres River 1 and 7 10 feet and failing. Moreastown River shows 6 feet stationary with cloudy conditions and a 4 PM thermometer.
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