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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1890
Page
9
The Sporting News reports Indianapolis club sold to New York for 67000 to remove it from the league. A. K. Seandrett and President Nimick traveled discreetly to discuss the move and possible acquisition of Indianapolis and Washington as part of a larger reorganization.
Miller hails Baker the young pitcher as a real wonder after another solid session at Recreation Park. The coach notes Baker’s strong form despite soft ground while other players, including Hecker and Sonders, await arrival and possible attendance of Conway and Gowser.
Races at Telegam Park were run in muddy conditions after a snow cancellation. Results list several horses with times and payoffs, noting scratches due to the track being heavy. Secretary Scandrett reports clear of Beckley after a past advance and criticizes national league conduct.
March 20. Secretary Tar Jor of the Youngstown Baseball Club wired President McDermitt of the Tri State League from Columbus that the stock had been raised and Youngstown be placed on the schedule. Excellent material has been signed for a steam seam by Manager Morton. Snyder of Cleveland, formerly with the Toledo club, was signed tonight.
Early tomorrow morning the East and West shooting teams will arrive from Cleveland. Local competitors named include A om, G A Fatater, E Staner, C A Hichardson, H C Levis, George Sasder, Q A McClure, J i Herron.
The Hurst Park meeting’s second day saw the handicap hurdle race won by the Duke of Beaufort’s five year old Wack horse Bentar, with Dornoch second and Eskeroke third among ten starters.
Heavyweight fighter Grant from Beaver Falls said yesterday he plans to box Peter Jackson in Youngstown tomorrow evening. He admits being overweight but vows to give his best against the champion in a bid for a title clash.
A long night of chicken fighting unfolded in the Allegheny City suburbs with about 20 bouts reported. Birds from Wheel eaiier 3 Pitts bure and ype Amahi battled as Pittsvargers claimed most victories in the rough events.
Al Johnson received a Hot Springs dispatch claiming McKean and Beatin may join the Brotherhood. Beatin lacks a signed contract while McKean is with the League team at Hot Springs. Williamson reportedly backs the telegram, with Tebeau connected to the Cleveland Brotherhood. Johnson plans to use both players if possible.
Local sportsmen discuss tonight's wattle between Jack McAuliffe and Jimmy Carrell at 137 pounds. Bets lean to McAuliffe but California money backs Carroll. Carroll claims he would rather face McAuliffe than Mike Daly, while McAuliffe is praised for conditioning and expected to win or draw if the bout lasts long.
A rumor of crooked play surrounds the upcoming lightweight title match between Jimmy Carroll of Boston and Jack McAuliffe in San Francisco. A private telegram reported to be from President Fulda led R K Fox to probe bookmakers. reply stated large sums backed McAuliffe, seen as the safer bet, with odds 2 to 1 in New York and San Francisco.
March 20 Coriaco Ir notes that pundits expect the billiard tournament at Central Music Hall to boil down to Scheefer and Slosson. Ives Daly and Catton rank strong on handicap but trail the top two. Slosson and Catton likely open, with Eastern players debating whether to travel late.
Winners announced for six races at New Orleans on March 30. Somer a Bret placed first in the first race with Irispino third, Semaphore orst won the second race, Plorine led the third, Annie won the fourth, Castifilan fret finished in the final race with Lexington Sserand and Eclipse Jr. noted among placers.
McKeesport Pa March 2 Alex Voss the manager of the McKeesport Tri State League club was banqueted tonight at the Hotel Jerome by the baseball association Tor reyson received a cold medal for the best batting record Voss aged 29 stands 6 feet Lindhana weighs 170 pounds and is regarded as one of the best all around players in the country
Manager Hecker met with sprinter George Smith regarding the proposed cinder path in Recreation Park. Smith outlined requirements for a good track and Hecker will report them to Secretary Scandrett, who will place the contract for the track installation.
On March 22 the Queen presented a cup valued at 100 painens to the Royal Albert Yacht Club for a summer regatta. The prize is to be contested in upcoming races.
Ward is certain to win his case next week and Hanlon heads east for the Ward trial. Joux Warp praises Joyce of the To ledos as a top player. La Blanche says he will not fight again in the California Athletic Club. A local sportsman bids 5 to 40n on tonight’s date. Haxest Beam, last season’s Tiffin pitcher, signs with Jamestown. Herget offered $000 a year to teach boxing at the Pelican Club in London. The Pittsboro League season is in doubt. The J. H. Porte Fishing Club banquet is set for Sunday, March 30 at Hotel Duquesne. Prrever Mousray moves to a $2,000 season with New York League team. A local sportsman bets on McAnlife to beat Carroll tonight. Henry Peters, the West sculler, challenges H. Heachman of Stockton to a $1,000 race. Jamestown Baseball prospects include Mi cheel Zeel as a "lightning" pitcher. Joe McAuliffe says he will fight Corbett to a finish or box ten rounds public or private.
In a burst of league planning and player moves, clubs debate ten starters and rearranged dates. Wittrock, released by Cincinnati, is eyed by Von der Abe. Joux Kats to Oleanna. Meadville to begin practice April 25 with new grandstand for ladies. cricketer W Bates in New York. Midway Trotting Circuit formed with spring meets from May to June. Corbett visits city and plans sparring tour. Chamberlain denounces the Players' League stance and contemplates Buffalo or St Louis as a potential move.
A telegram from Grand Forks loan agents warns the bill extending real estate mortgage redemption from one to two years will drive capital from the state and trigger widespread foreclosures. Lenders estimate 15 million dollars in mortgages, with 15 percent delinquent, and fear trusted deeds will allow immediate title transfer after default. The Farmers' Alliance backed bill could provoke a flood of foreclosures and capital flight, harming farmers and the state.
Parkersburg West Virginia March 20. Old Man Lewis the counterfeiter arrested last week by U S authorities has made a full confession. He says the operations were limited to nickels and that he made the dies himself. He alleges a second nest of counterfeiters in the area produced hard metal dimes and quarters.
W. H. Wattles, a Pennsylvania resident, was arrested on bigamy charges and jailed awaiting a governor's requisition. He had married Emma Miller of Warren after already being married in Ithaca New York, where his first wife still lived.
Edison responds to a telegraph tournament appeal saying he remains loyal to his craft. He notes he would rather have smallpox than a swollen head and pledges $5. Andrew Carnegie contributes $100 toward prize funds for the event to be held in New York on April 10.
Memrpuis March 20 at a Cotton Exchange meeting members unanimously endorsed the bill before Congress to raise United States District Judges salaries from 3500 to 5000 dollars.
Special telegram from Houtx TinGpox Pa reports Huntingdon County judges refuse all liquor license applications under nominal prohibition. Judge Furst condemns associates for legal ignorance and cites increased drinking, 150 kegs unloaded locally, and likely confiscation of 60 000 gallons of bonded whisky. Furst signals renewed license requests under his President Judge prerogative.
The 31 liquor license applicants are reduced to three rejections. Judge McMichael ruled that W. W. Simpson’s Edinburg hotel violated the liquor law by minors obtaining liquor through misrepresentation. Simpson may have acted unknowingly, but the license is refused.
Latrobe Pa March 20 The Telegram Dispatch lists candidates for June primaries across offices: County Treasurer S H Maller J W Armbrust Philip Fisher J Walz Dr J H Ringer. County Commissioner S F Maxwell John McKean J G West T C Martin. Register and Recorder W B Conway Will Cribbs A H Obley. Assembly K Elwood J B C Cowan G Winnings Rostraver Fletcher Hodgen Captain Bierer Latrobe Peebies and Drerty.
Rudolph McKibben a 49 year old married man near Parkerburg elopes with 16 year old Rosetta Gault. He previously abducted her, returned, and was allowed to stay by her father. This time he took a ladder to a second story window and fled West with the girl. He has three children. The girl's parents will not pursue.
A grindstone exploded at the Whitaker mill around 5 PM injuring Engineer Samuel Richardson who was killed by flying fragments. The blaze caused extensive property damage at the site.
Congressmen Ray introduced a bill to appropriate 250000 dollars to improve the Youghiogheny river and McKeesport plans to press the measure. A committee will hear witnesses, with delegations from Connellsville West Newton and Scott Haven bound for Washington to push the plan. The aim is dam construction from Somerset to McKeesport for slackwater navigation.
The Opera House event in New Castle saw O R Farrarer of Warren and locals C James Reagan and Will Parsons along with Ernest McCreery of East Brook place in the top four. Farrarer earned a $70 cornet while the New Castle Citizens' Band received $100. Citizens dispute judges decisions with both bands claiming the other deserved the prize.
Erie March 20 The warden of the Erie county jail was asked to commit Mrs Kate Potter for shoplifting A widow once prominent in the community she had an unblemished record until a small theft led to a full search revealing a hoard of goods valued at several hundred dollars hidden in her home
Joseph J. Stack formerly of Franklin Pennsylvania was instantly killed at Bend while helping remove tools from a drilling well. He slipped and was crushed between the bull wheel and floor, neck broken and chest crushed. He leaves a wife and several small children.
Edward McGinnis insulted Henry Hinderer’s wife in Massillon Ohio on March 20. McGinnis stabbed Hinderer with a shoemaker’s knife but was deterred as Hinderer raised his arm, suffering several cuts. McGinnis jailed for 30 days.
In Greenville Pennsylvania on March 20 Squire McCleland heard a case where Sandy Lake Economical Mutual Life Insurance Company faced 13 plaintiffs alleging they were induced to insure by the agent’s misrepresentation of the company. The decision was reserved.
McKeesport March 20 Captain W E Thompson arrives home from Washington in high spirits and says his chances of winning the post office fight are never better and that he will be the winner.
Mrs. Birchall, freed today, was driven to the jail after a formal reunion with her husband. The couple spoke briefly, shared a quiet kiss, and she left for Niagara Falls to stay with friends. Hel muth, representing her, will meet Stevenson and daughter in New York on Friday. Birchall’s trunks are held at the jail pending trial.
The jury in Yournestown finds J. P. Vanetten a Methodist minister guilty of embezzling 1200 dollars from widow Mrs. Julia Horner. He posed as an Evangelist, obtained her property deeds, sold the property, and fled to Toledo before being captured and brought back for trial.
In CynTHIANA, Ky., March 20, Benjamin Grewel was lynched at Robinson station by about 20 men. He had defrauded local farmers by buying stock and paying with bogus checks before fleeing and returning to face mob justice.
In a strict party vote the House seated Mudd Republican of Maryland replacing Compton Democrat amid a gallery crowd of Compton supporters and tense scenes. Compton’s remarks were brief as Mudd took the oath, and the chamber proceeded with other business.
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