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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1890
Page
6
The Players' League held a rough game with misplays and poor fielding as Robinson was benched and Fields started at second. Tener pitched well but lack of support doomed the club despite late scoring run bursts and a homer by Koehne.
The Chicago White Stockings defeated Boston with a 2 412 attendance including 80 women. Star players, pitchers, and fielders contributed in a high effort game, with listed scoring and umpire details from the Milwaukee era box score.
Pittsburg NL struggled as Bowman failed to cross the plate early while Clarkson pitched well for the home club. Long drew a base on balls then scored after Tucker was hit, Sullivan drove in a sacrifice fly, and Brodie added two runs. Sanday redeemed an error with a double play, but the game remained tense before fading with Boston taking the win.
Cleveland notes Smith's strong day for Philadelphia in a 10 inning loss to Cleveland. A separate Cincinnati win over New York highlights Mullane's first start, with Beards, Holliday, and Knight contributing key hits and steals in a 8 to 5 final. Attendance figures listed for both games.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn in a decisive game as bats came alive for both sides. Key hits included a two base hit by Karie and a three base hit by Wil, with standout performances from Pam beige Eive and Anson Collins. National League records and standings show Chicago atop the pack with strong pursuit from New York Brooklyn and Cleveland.
McKeesport cruised past Canton in a Tri State League game as listed in a telegraph summary. Scoring details and player line items are partially garbled but indicate McKeesport led throughout with strong pitching and batting contributions.
Speculation runs high as Dixon and Wallace prepare for a Pelican Club bantam bout. Wallace is favored by locals, but Dixon's training under Thomas O Rourke and recent praise from reporters keep betting close. Both fighters weigh eight stone and the bout promises a memorable, hard fought contest.
Results from Sheepshead Bay track show Bella B winning the first race of one mile with Devotee second and Rhono third in 1 41 3 4. Strathmesth Frat led six furlongs with Paley Eons second. Reclare won seven furlongs as Sir John Serena took Chesapeake third in 1 27 4 5. FirenzI set a track mark in the one and one half miles. Senorita distanced the field in the one and one fourth miles. Philmer won the sixth at one mile with St Luke second and Diren third.
Results from Washington Park Chicago June 26 show race winners Racine Prohecy Palestine Mora Spokane Retr. and placements Cecil B Wary Lewis Clark Mount Soysee seThird race times listed.
In New York on the Thames the Cornell crew defeated Pennsylvania in a three mile race. Cornell led at the half and mile marks, tallied faster strokes, and finished in fourteen minutes forty eight seconds breaking the prior three mile record by forty two seconds. Penn showed poorer form.
The long awaited bantamweight title bout between Tommy Kelly of Har Jem and Benny Murphy of England took place in Centerport with about 200 spectators. Kelly, in flesh-colored tights, dominated early while Murphy’s white tights drew comment. After a fierce third round exchange, Murphy landed a knockdown and was counted out as the referee ended the bout with 2 minutes 10 seconds remaining in the last round. Bets favored Kelly at 2 to 1 as money changed hands on the result.
The Ormsby Hill Gun Club invites local amateurs to a July 4 shoot on their Southside grounds. The program lists multiple matches with varying rocks and entry fees, including prizes such as a case, a pieking rod, a quarter keg, and shells with several special events and denominations.
Loxsnow reports the Dixron Wallace bantam title fight at Pelican Club will occur Friday night as Jem Carney issues are resolved. Joe McAuliffe and Bly Madden met Lord Lonsdale at his townhouse, receiving a princely welcome with a 4800 purse and £100 expenses offered to McAuliffe. The match is planned on Slavin backers’ venue, with no escape from a meeting with McAuliffe on Lord Lonsdale’s estate.
A tennis tournament at Hotel Marian drew about 75 guests from Pittsburg Philadelphia and nearby towns. Expert players showcased skill in exhibitions with Heke and others among the participants. An elegant lunch at the hotel followed the matches before continued play into the evening.
Captain John Brewer, renowned pigeon shooter, reports Australia as the finest country, noting greater money there. He recounts his match earnings and that he killed four birds to win, with the event netting $1,704.
Sporting notes cover multiple amateur and club games across Greensburg Scott dale and Pittsburg with previews of upcoming events at New Castle Recreation Park and Exposition Park. Teams include Cal Athletic Club and White Rocks, plus local clubs Mansfield Maroons Chartiers P and U in chatter about future contests and a purse prize.
C W Mackey president of American Ax Company Franklin toured the city yesterday before returning home. W P Robinson of St Louis Arkansas and Texas road stayed in town as an aspiring railway executive. Major W W Greenland Clarion praised Mt Greton encampment plans. Dr Robert Wilkie Martin Philadelphia specialist visited Monongahela House. Edward S Landis Seventh Avenue Hotel clerk just back from Lake Huron vacation. Major W C Moreland City Solicitor returned from Harrisburg. Hon W P Jenks Clarion judge was seen at the Seventh Avenue.
Jacob Vesetsoch was arrested on Fifth avenue near Brady street for selling without a license and jailed at the Fourteenth ward station. George Rainier, conductor on East street line, was arrested on Mrs Snyder of 448 East street’s information. Arbiz Holdem, described as a good looking white woman, was arrested in Alleozheny last month for disorderly conduct after assaulting three men with a poker. A trial trip for the Newcastle Shannon incline was made this morning with regular service planned for Monday. Evans Glass factory on South Eighteenth street reported $500 in fire damage yesterday morning.
The river system shows very low and stationary levels with no notable shipping activity. A humorous census of shore rats notes a population rise since 1880, while river reports from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh describe clear weather, rising or falling water, and ongoing freight and passenger movements with various vessels and crews.
Paymaster Jacob Atkinson was counting envelopes with 1600 dollars when a smooth faced 18 year old robber demanded the money. A shot shattered the window. Atkinson escaped, pursued by Sheriff McCormick and a posse through White Rock toward Virginia and West Virginia. The suspect Perry Donaldson is described as 5 feet 6 inches, about 155 pounds, last seen in Oliphant. The chase continued into the night with authorities expecting capture by morning.
The Home for Soldiers' Widows and Mothers at Hawkins station, bought by the Ladies Circle of the G A R for 10000, was dedicated with addresses by Rev J A Danks and others. Henrietta Gerwig welcomed, Rev Dr T N Boyle and Rev J F Core spoke, choirs sang, supper was served, and a lawn fete with Chinese lanterns concluded the event.
Greensburg June 28 The commencement exercises at St. Josephs Academy Seaton Hill drew a large audience from Johnstown Blairsville Latrobe Pittsburg and beyond. Miss Brownlee won first in elocution receiving a gold medal crown and diploma. Music premiums went to Misses Ke Ryan M Wilson R Sloan M Brownlee and A and M Walsh. Dignitaries of the Catholic church attended.
Supreme officers of the Ladies' Catholic Benefit Association in session in New York City confer with Catholic Mutual Benefit Association leaders. In five months the group formed 20 branches across New York and Ohio, Albany hosting the largest meeting.
The new scale of the Amalgamated Association has been presented to owners of several rolling mills, but none of the operators have signed yet. No objections from manufacturers, and it is believed all will sign before July. Several Mahoning Valley mills will close July 1 for a stock take and repairs.
Special telegram from Youngstown reports John Williams, brakeman for the New York, Pennsylvania and Opwards, fell on the track while attempting to jump a running switch and was crushed to death. He had years of railroading experience and left a wife and five children.
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton switchmen, brakemen and firemen won their demands, with conductors earning 213 to 226 dollars daily, brakemen 42 to 60, firemen 188 to Retroactive pay figures cited. yards blocked all day as rival lines avoided transfers on CH& D tracks. Opening of the M C A grounds drew about 2000 attendees for a local athletics program. Oscar Zaertling was arrested in McKeesport on a charge by a woman.
The American Society of Civil Engineers conducts a largely attended annual session with papers read on topics from cross section triangulation to ventilation of tunnels. Notable papers include the stability of loaded masonry arches and a study of electric street railway systems in Nashville.
A north bound Ohio River Railroad train near Point Pleasant struck two boys aged 5 and 7, killing them instantly while their father witnessed the tragedy from a field nearby. The incident prompted a police inquiry and reports indicate the engine crew reacted immediately.
Special Officer Craig attempted to arrest the notorious Bill Grove in Beaver Fata. Grove drew a knife and stabbed the officer in the side, causing a serious wound. Grove is now in the lockup.
A collection of notices from Parkersburg to Reading covers a fatal house fire in Portage, a child death in Mason City, a man assaulted near Nypano tracks, a failing Mansfeld Valley oats crop, a Herschel Ice murder verdict of second degree, lightning swindlers cheating farmers in Huntingdon County, a fatal lamp accident at Orbison, and Dr. Walter J. Hoffman receiving a gold medal from the Emperor for a book dedication.
Inspectors say crossing the burning mine to reach imprisoned men seems impossible from the Ferguson pit. Air tests may delay progress, but officials expect a definite update soon. A fear remains of another accident, with Secretary Warehorn urging insured lives for rescuers. Israel.
At 3 o clock this morning miners had not broken through the Hill Farm shaft. If air testing and dooring proceed, entry may occur by 8 this morning. Imprisoned men may be recovered today if conditions hold and inspectors are right. At midnight Kirom halted work in Ferguson pit as Mahoning mine outcome awaits. Rescue teams near completion, reporters expect a drill hole breakthrough soon.
Druw Bakz reports two days of 20 men digging two tunnels from the Ferguson mine toward Hill Farm mine by an alternate route. The plan was kept secret due to danger. At 10 o clock tonight the tunnel halted two feet from Hill Farm after authorities intervened. Testing devices and air bag were removed for analysis before plugging the hole.
At midnight two men reached the surface in a coast-to-face rescue effort. Secre tary Watchorn and a newspaper man assess 18 feet of coal left to cut. A 12-foot drill is required by law, delaying progress while the bag of sir is examined and the final two miners are chosen. Drilling by hand slows the operation.
A mixed round of items includes census figures for Providence and Urrea New York, Rome municipal administration, and Osama Digna moving north. Reports claim cholera in Marseilles denied. strikes in Philadelphia and Denver end. Texas fever hits Missouri cattle near Spring Creek. robberies and killings unfold in Kentucky and Bedford.
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