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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1892

Page

11

Jeems Got Revenge in a Rough Battle of Col

In a lively contest the Browns edged the Reds as Baldwin struggled early but steadied later. Slugger Buckley, Caruthers, and Pinkney formed the Cleveland spark while Galvin shut down Pittsburg until a late surge. A dispute on Glasscock’s interference sparked discussion as the Browns held on for a 4-2 win.

Browns Baldwin Brodie Caruthers Pinkney Buckley Farrell Galvin Caruthers Crooks Bierbauer Carroll Shugart Mack Gilascock Keney Glassrock Pittsburgers Beckley Donovan Werden Smith Pittsburg Ron Miller Shugartz St. Louis Glasscock Pinkney

Brooklyns Narrow American League Showdown Stalls

In a rain hovered Boston at New York on June 27 the game was halted by rain just as play began. Key players included Daly Stricker and Gunson with notable hits, while pitchers Foutz Cobb and Umpire Sheridan officiated. The tense match ended in a delay rather than a decisive outcome.

ChGunson Foutz Cobb Towl Brookiy BR Waeceenweseen Brookt Daly Stricker van Haltren Gunson Ward Burns Gritin Behoch Bie jays—McGraw Whistler Streeke Vv Cobb bal—Daly Umpiire—Sheridan Boston New York

State League Summary of Wilkes-Barre Reading Game

In a reduced line report, Wilkes-Barre had 1 hit and 3 errors versus Reading's effort. Batteries credited to Hawke and Hawke. pitchers Jones and Cote noted.

Wilkesbarre Iticatearre Hawke Jones and Cote

Mercer and Butler Face Muddy Battle Ends 25 1

Mercer and Butler clubs met after a heavy storm as the field turned to mud and the Mercers were routed 25 to 1. Luther’s Baker and Sterke formed a strong battery for Luther, while Butler’s bats shone at the plate.

Mencrn Mercer Butler Mercers Baker Sterke Luther

Rebound of Old Sport Galvin Delights St Louis Fans

Rain halted games in Chicago and Washington as Galvin and the St Louis club drew strong fan support. A ring at the office for Sam Bettera signals player movement while Western League talks and local club officials debate shaky conditions. Baltimore salaries are cut with uncertainty over league acceptance as Vander Ort hopes for calm.

Schrolule Pittsburg St. Louis Louisville Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Washington Baltimore Louis Pape

Sheepshead Bay Race Day Ends After Six Graded Races

At Sheepshead Bay on June 27 the weather stayed threatening but dry with 10,000 spectators. Six races were run on a good track. results included Dr Hasbrouck in the Futurity course and Warsaw Taral winning the Spring Turf Sell Stakes in a drive by three lengths.

Sreereneap Bar Dr. Hasbrouck Simms Littlefield Contribution Taral Aes I Dale Bellevue Oxford Yosemite Ngot S Leonardo Furtong Lepanto Fhar Len Uae Narvaez Prince Ee Thor Anderson Aining Cornseal Baneo Nautiee Woodhban Gertee Lambler Simmen Potomac Masterio de Larchmont Sir Mary Stone Domotis Siipaer Bark Renvell Yortville Bell _ weatee Lone Banquet Tg Sallie McCtelland Masteriodes Weborg

Horse Racing Results From Sheepshead Bay Dated June

Special report lists sold pools for tonight and tomorrow’s races at Sheepshead Bay with entries like Sir Francis P and Sir Third race. Notes include horses Such as Hillou Heesone and Spring Stikes featuring in the fields for the racing card.

Lovisvittz Sheepshead Bay Francis P Aloe

Unclear Racing Notes Mixes Distances and Bets

Fragmented OCR shows horse names, distances, bets and prices with scattered numbers. Mentions Yorkville Belle, Benvollo EXtre andPrather among various odd codes and stakes, but many items unreadable. The passage resembles race card odds and results with missing context.

May Go 10 England

A local paper reports Carlsruhe, full brother to Carlsbad the American Derby winner, may race in England’s Derby next June at Epson. John Porter will train Carlsruhe with Jet for the Duke of Westminster.

Curcaco Carlsruhe Carlsbad England Epson John Porter Duke of Westminster Swigert Michael America

Washington Park Races Report From Catcaco

Results from Washington Park races in Catcaco dated June 97 show the first race for year-olds at half a mile with Maid Se winning at 6 to 3 over Edi Sinetek and Burd The sea. The second event at one sixteenth miles featured The Hero and Ulster with Pia Wis and Donetaa Mtol among the shown placings. Time details are partially illegible.

Catcaco Washington Park Lupecen Ulster Pia Wis Nesses Ida Sod

Yale Crew Faces Poor Boats Ahead of Race

The Yale varsity crew likely struggles in the upcoming race as both new boats are not fit to row. A fresh cedar shell is needed, with Waters delivering a new boat soon. Harvard may be hurt by distractions among crew members and possible personal issues impacting training and harmony.

Cors Yale Bob Cook Harvard Gaid

Pierce Challenges Burns for Featherweight Bout at Coney Island

Eddie Pierce aims to fight top featherweights, challenging Bobby Burns of Providence with a $500 stake and no large backing. Burns demands $23,500 side plus purse, while Pierce prefers a match against the Dixon Johnston winner, impressed by Pierce's recent Coney Island bout performance.

New York Eddie Pierce Bobby Burns Providence Worthy Pierce Burns Dixon- Johnston Dixon Johnston Coney Island Athletic Club Kenny

Fitzsimmons to Fight O'Brien for $10,000 Purse in New Orleans

News from New York and London confirms Bob Fitzsimmons and Jack O'Brien will fight in the Olympic Club New Orleans on September 5 or 7 for a $10,000 purse with O'Brien to receive travel and match expenses. Charles Noel of the Cesenmas Club agreed to back $1,000 cases and post the purse, with articles to be forwarded.

New York Bob Fitzsimmons Jack O'Brien Olympic Club New Orleans America Charles Noel Cesenmas O'Brien London Loxpon Anese O'Brien Ea Coe Noel

Moore Defeats Evans In 13 Round Welterweight Bout

A steamboat carried 100 Davenport and Rock Island fans to Andalusia Illinois where Dick Moore of St Paul beat Wiley Evans of California after 13 rounds for 2500 dollars and 73 percent of the gate. Evans faded after the tenth round. Currenco June 27.

Davenport Rock Island Andalusia Illinois Dick Moore St. Paul Wiley Evans California Re. Evans

Peter Jackson Breaks Hand Fighting Slavin Cane

A London report states Peter Jackson discovered this week he broke a bone in his right hand during a fight with Slavin cane. The injury caused him pain and prevented him from shaking hands while a doctor advised on the broken bone.

London Peter Jackson Jackson

Americans Struggle to Gain Wins in Loxpor Event

On June 27 at Loxpor the Americans won only one of several matches. Baddery defeated Wright and Avery beat H Colby. Campbell defeated Bowlby in superb form. All three matches ended three sets to love.

Loxpor Baddery Wright Avery H. Colby Campbell Bowlby Love

Pritchard and Hall Post Second 400 Pound Deposit

In London on June 27 Ted Pritch ard and Jim Hall posted their second 400 pound a side deposit. The article notes Frank Slavin’s challenge and Peter Jackson’s plan to rest three months before meeting any man, with Corbett preferred if he defeats Sullivan.

Ndon Ted Pritchard Jim Hall Frank Slavin Peter Jackson Prefera Corbett Sullivan

Miscellaneous Sporting Notes and Local Track News

Reading through the mixed notes, Homewood tracks are expected to be in good condition for next month’s races. Ep Suita has arrived in City and is touted as the man who defeated Jackson in five rounds, with Edward J. performing well. John White of Soho seeks a 100 yard dash challenge against Salmon Florence Ammon or Ca a foot race, to be arranged at this office. The railroad plans weekly games this season, while Bran of the Haysvilles and the Arbuckles see a 6 to 7 score, contradicting prior reports of 17 to 1. Rumor says Joe McAuliffe will beat Joe Good ee in San Francisco bout talks, deemed credible by authorities. The SA group will meet at this office. Owens and Biers are not in training, and one leaves for Europe after the Fourth.

Peter Priady Midnight Alarms Club Homewood Ep Suita Bteaheanane Jackson Edward Jing John White Soho Florence Ammon Oe Bran Haysvilles Arbuckles Agevilies Ae Eumor San Francisco Joe McAuliffe Joe Godee Oerona John Owens, Jr Biers Europe

Fall account of Dixon Johnson prize fight hinted

A fall report notes details of the Dixon Johnson prize bout as mentioned for the next age group. It references upcoming ninth age as a point of reference for results and standings.

Frisky Zephyrs Hit Braddock and Tornado Lashes Pine Creek

A June 27 telegram reports a tornado and heavy hail across Pine Creek and Broken Straw valleys near Titusville. The storm damaged J D Bristol’s farm buildings, unroofed houses, downed trees, and blocked roads, with injuries and wide property loss including Hageltine mansion and banking offices. Braddock saw strong winds and hail, while areas north of Greenville suffered fence and orchard damage and destroyed barns. A Bellefonte telegram notes heavy rain and hail up to walnut size, flooding Culverts and bridges along the county roads.

Titusville Pine Creek J. D. Bristol Broken Straw Garland Pittsfield Youngeville Irvington Warren Court House Hageltine Warren Savings Bank Braddock Greenville Disratom Axmann

Chaotic Scene Amid Attempted Firearm Incident

A disorderly account describes a gunfire attempt and an ensuing despondent mood linked to Simone, with a shooter firing to the left and missing the target. The fragment hints at personal motives and emotional distress surrounding the incident.

Lovers Wed Ded In Death On Fateful Ride

In Xenia Ohio on June 27 a 19 year old Gilbert Palmer and 16 year old Emma Conkling left Port William in a buggy and vanished. Their bodies were found in a field south of Port William the next morning. They had died by poisoning and left a note asking to be curled close together with no explanation of the act.

Xenia Gilbert Palmer Emma Conkling Port William

Verdict on Sister Hildaberta Death in St. Josephs Hospital

Coroner's jury concludes Sister Hildaberta died from injuries inflicted by Pietro Bucceiri. Bucceiri is jailed pending further prosecution. The murder occurred last week at St. Joseph's Hospital in Htrapine.

Hildaberta Htrapine St. Joseph's Hospital Pietro Bucceiri

Tron Wages at Allentown Reduced

Allentown Pa June 27 The Catasagna Manufacturing Company cut puddiers wages from to 38 per ton and reduced pay for other workers proportionately.

Allentown Allesttown Catasagna Manufacturing Company Puddiers

Runaway girl joins Salvation Army in Tiffin

Readable fragments report a girl named Many Grreme fleeing to join the Salvation Army in Tiffin. Several unrelated items follow: a Benwood child dies choking on a peanut, a McKeesport family poisoned by canned beef but expected to recover, a Cleveland railroad worker dies at Canton and Southern Railroad duties, a Navarre employee dies at work, a Hubbard banker attempts suicide amid domestic troubles, and local political endorsements in Washington County with nominations for District Attorney and Assembly.

Many Grreme Tiffin Salvation Army Jennie Newros Benwood W. Va Larazza McKeesport Cuttom Cleveland, Canton and Southern, Railroad Navarre Casuien Rozears Hubbard Banking Company Hubbard

California supporters push third party hopes in silver state vote

Ex Lieutenant Governor White and A McNally visit Washington via Monongahela House and plan to notify Grover Cleveland of nomination. White forecasts third party gains in Colorado Nevada Montana and South Dakota while noting Southern voters favor Democrats to resist negro rule. Santa Cruz county backs Democratic shift as Spreckles profits from sugar bounty. beets farmers abandon crop.

A. W. Barrett Stephen M. White A. McNally Los Angeles Anderson Monongahela House Washington White Grover Cleveland Banett Mr. McNally Chicago National Soldiers Home Boston California Cleveland Harrison Gresham Colorado Nevada Montana South Dakota Kansas Nebraska South New York Spreckles Santa Cruz County

River News and Notes from Louisville Dispatch

Weather clear and pleasant as the river falls in Louisville. The Grace Morris departed for Salt River, and the W. W. O Neill was due up Orleans. Market movements include departures and arrivals for Cincinnati and Evansville routes.

the Dispatch Louisville Grace Morris Salt River W. W. O' Neil Orleans Utures Cincinnati Newans Big Sandy Carrollton Big Kanawha Evansville Tell City

Minor McKeesport Matters and Local Debts

The Swede stabbed in John Harnock's cellar is in precarious condition after ten men gathered for a brawl. Mayor fines Harnock 100 dollars for a disorderly house, while John Varish and Andy Canover face workhouse. Three hundred McKeesport Turners attend a turnfest as Reynolcton votes on baker ballot measures to raise debt by 15 000 and allocate 10 000 more for other uses.

MoKxresroxut John Harnock John Varish Andy Canover Harnock McKeesport Reynolcton Borough

Burglar Arrested in Wheeling Linked to Newport Murder

Two Italian men Frank Roma and Vincenzo Mini were seized by Fairmount officers in Wheeling for burglary after carrying stolen goods and weapons. One suspect, calling himself Roma, is Charles Poli alias Bohne, accused of fatally shooting William Sprouts in Newport Kentucky on March 5. Newport authorities have issued a heavy reward for Poli.

Wucettsa W. Va Frank Roma Vincenzo Mini Fairmount Roma Charles Poli Bohne William Sprouts Newport

Upper Gauges Show River Levels and Weather Notes

Allegheny river at 5 feet 2 inches and falling. Cloudy and warm. MoncANTows River at unspecified level and stationary. Clear. Thermometer 62 at 5 PM. Wannen River 1. a feet. Fair and warm. BuowNsville River 4 feet 7 inches and stationary. Cloudy. Thermometer near FP. M.

Allegheny JuxetTron Moncantows Ati P. Mwannen Buownsville

River Conditions and Ship Movements Report

The record lists river gauges and ship arrivals with mixed statuses across Wheeling Cincinnati St Louis Providence and Cairo. Notable readings show Wheeling at 7 feet 5 inches and falling while Cincinnati at 17 feet 9 inches and rising and St. Louis at 3.1 feet and rising with cloud cover and warm conditions.

Wheeling Andes Pittsburg Batchelor Ben Hur Parkersburg Cincinnati Risinoe John K Speed Memphis Iron Queen St. Louis New Orleans Louis Providence Cairo

River Traffic And Barges To Be Sold In July

River traffic remains strong with cargoes aboard Tur H. K. Bedford Tur Lizzie Bay and Keystone State while packets report good water. States Marshal prepares proclamations for Tennessee River Navigation Company sale of 10 barges on July 6 and steamers Iron Duke Ironmoles and Age for sale in June.

Tur H. K. Bedford C. W. Batchelor Lizzie Bay Kanawha Germania Morgantown Keystone State Cincinnati Inennets Paren Harrraan Reeneey

Ocean Steamship Arrivals and Routes

British King arrives in Baltimore from London with port calls at Havre and other lines. Maritime listings show routes from Baltimore to London and Havre with intermediate points Bretagne and New York.

Baltimore London Haritane Baltimare Arirahe Prawie Point Bretagne Ree Yort Havre

Suspicious man captured in Wasamotox held for Virginia contact

A man calling himself Ward Munroe was arrested by Wasamotox police after letters found imply he is a noted criminal. A letter from Benti voghio Virginia warns the recipient to flee and not write. He will be held pending word from Virginia authorities.

Wasamotox Ward Munroe Bentivoghio Fble Virginia

Keener flees county after defalcation in town

June 27 report states Edward Keener, Republican local politician and substitute mail carrier, absconds with about 175 dollars of a 500 dollar treasury, withholding 173 from absent Ancient Order of Foresters members. He leaves a wife from Philadelphia. City notes progress scene. Harrissone also reports a council resolution asking quo warranto against Harrisburg City Electric Railway for alleged charter overreach and electric operation.

CanListe Edward Keener Order of Foresters Keener Philadelphia Harrissone Select Council Pattison Hensel Harrisburg City Eer Railway Company

Excessive Enthusiasm at a Ratification in Rochester

In Rochester on June 27 the Democrats ratified Cleveland’s nomination. A wagon served as a platform as Richard E. Stiffy of the Beaver Star spoke, provoking a drunken protester who tried to interrupt before being ejected by the chairman.

Rochester Cleveland Richard E. Stiffy The Beaver Star Carnegie

Burglary Suspect Captured After Pocketbook Theft

Mrs. William Crause, wife of a Baltimore and Ohio conductor, found a burly man behind a sofa after lifting a dress. He had stolen her pocketbook and was frightened into custody as alarms drew help to the scene.

Newast William Crause Baltimore and Ohio

Fatally Kicked by a Horse in Massachusetts

Massitton June 27 Special Robert Rice aged 19 was kicked by a stallion on the forehead. The impact crushed the skull and one eye was knocked out. A physician removed 16 skull fragments and the man has little chance to live. An Objan's Attempt at Saieidr Newang January 7 Special With a revolver Ase Smith of Chatham attempted

Washington, Pa Philo and Allegheny Literary Societies of Allegheny Academy of Music Philo T. A. Douthitt Beaver Falls E. P. Harper H. R. Parden J. H Dunn Massitton Robert Rice Objoan Newang Jane Ase Smith Chatham

Willing to Be Bought Off Imposter Arrested in Penn Avenue

Officer Rosenblatt of the Penn avenue district arrested John Meyers at Thomas' saloon for impersonating a city detective. En route to the Twelfth ward station Meyers admitted to offering a released payment, while a street slip claimed a blind man’s need for alms. Evidence included a signed poem by Charles G. Goodwin. Meyers claimed Boston, Massachusetts as home.

Rosenblatt Penn Avenue John Meyers Twelfth Ward Meyers Thomas Ieeeer Charles G. Goodwin Boston, Ass

Notable Visitors and Locals Register at City Hotels

J L A Herring of Adams Express and J E Johnson of Akron checked in at the Monongahela House. Inns host In spec omas H Wells, 8 Robinson of Parker, and H C Overholt of Cleveland. James Campbell, ex-president of the Window Glass Workers Association, joined by Philip Brocker and George Lehman. George B Hill returned from New York. H A Bradley of Erie and J C Baker of Oak Ridge at the Anderson. & M Anderson of Leebhourg at the Central.

Omas H. Wells Youngstown George B. Hill New York H. A. Bradley Erie J. C. Baker Oak Ridge Anderson

Pittsburgers Registered at New York Hotels

The Pittsburg residents listed include G. F. Oliver at Fifth Avenue, J. Amer aon Sinclair, J. Bowman Sinclair, J. F. Brown Sturtevant, J. M. nu Jr Morton, G. B. Ubey Grand Union, and G. T. Oliver Plaza. They are registered at various New York hotels.

New York Jane Specia

Multiple church events and civic notices in Allegheny region

Tar Point Breeze Presbyterian Church and Sunday school plan a picnic at Idlewild on Friday. Garanp Cover TewPian Morea will visit West Manchester Lodge I G 7 Saturday evening. Universal services at Silver Lake Grove begin next Sunday and continue weekly through September. J K Jezzy will host a Fourth of July fireworks and reception for newspaper men at his Coraopolis residence. Lownie's undertaking on Locust street and Beaver avenue, Allegheny, suffered minor damage from a fire yesterday due to a defective line. The new Methodist Episcopal Church at Wilkinsburg under Rev J Mecham will be dedicated next Sunday with Bishop Newman presiding. Rev T J Leax, formerly of Allegheny now in Harrisburg, lectures this evening at North Avenue M E Church Columbus and the Discovery of America. Wisar t of East End reports a health case regarding E B J Lamson in Laughlin's row, Soho, sent to hospital. Aceyt McCre, of the Law and Order Society, reports several law violations last Sunday and will file informations this week. Paesinent Eatox of the Diamane Society addressed the Lutheran Ministerial Conference on Western Pennsylvania Society work and urged aid to suppress cruelty. Sharpsburg English Lutheran Church becomes self supporting this Sunday, breaking from Trinity Church of Allerherr Daugherty, its pastor, who spoke optimistically about the church’s future. ]

Garanp TewPian Morea West Manchester Lodge Silver Lake Grove J. K. Jezzy Coraopolis Lownie Locust Street Beaver Avenue Allegheny New Methodist Episcopal Church Wilkinsburg J. Mecham Newman T. J. Leax Harrisburg M. E. Churchee Columbus Amer Wisuart East End Bureau of Health EB. J. Lamson Laughlin’s Row Soho Aceyt McCtrre Law and Order Society Roe Paesinent Eatox Thedlamane Society Lutheran Ministerial Conference Western Pennsylvania Society Sharpsburg English Lutheran Church Trinity Theran Chuurch Allerherr Daugherty

Arrests at American Iron Works Imply Disorderly Conduct

Dante, McQuittox and John Dunn were arrested at the American Iron Works last night on charges of disorderly conduct. ALDSEW AUFDEMWIO was sent to jail last.

Dante, McQuittox John Dunn American Iron Works Aldsew Aufdemwio

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