Review of Baseball Honor and League Blunders
A critical look at the National League and Brotherhood changes, questioning the integrity of honor, the blacklist, and desertions. The piece discusses eight vs ten club plans, manager Hanlon’s new Pittsburg team, Beckley’s status, and how public sentiment and contracts affect the game’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Cate
Brotherhood
Army
Mark
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Nations League
Old League
New League
Dempsey La Blanche clash still debated amid boxing revival
A weeklong discussion centers on a Dempsey versus La Blanche rematch with opinions split on whether the rivals will meet. Notes from a Portland letter suggest Dempsey intends to wait for a new bout or a La Blanche decision to refuse. The piece also discusses middleweight contenders Fogarty Farrell and Gallagher, purses, backers, and the potential for title chances, comparing past legends and highlighting current boxing club purse dynamics.
McAuliffe Earns Victory Over Carroll In Tough Battle
The bout showcased Carroll and McAuliffe in top form with McAuliffe using distance punching to wear his opponent down. Carroll pressed to close range but lacked enough wind to finish, while McAuliffe’s out fighting and long range work proved decisive in a clash praised for conditioning and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuliffe
Carroll
Tom
Pringle
Fighters Warn Dayton About Fraud Scheme
Harry Nikirk and his brother Ed returned from Dayton Ohio disgusted after a supposed Physical Culture Club scheme lured them there to fight Jack Biffie. Nikirk said the club lacked any real backing, offered no security, and planned a mob environment. He offers to fight Biffie for 250 to 500 dollars a side elsewhere with police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nikirk
Dayton
Jack Biffie
Nikirks
All “Physical Culture Club
Biffie
Biffle
Riffie
Riffle
Pennsylvania
Interesting dispute over ownership of stallion Mambrimo Bay
A Minneapolis dispatch reports Fischer and Burroughs serving a writ of replevin on C W Williams at Independence Indiana to recover Mambrimo Bay the stallion sire of Axtel and Allerton. Williams refused delivery claiming a prior sale to John Graham for 5500. A delivery bond was posted and the case is set for trial at next term in about two weeks.
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Chicagco
Minneapolis
Minn
Independence
Fischer
Burroughs
Allison
C. W. Williams
Axtel
Allerton
Mam— Boy
Williams
Jobn Graham
Biggaville
Jams
Guttenburg NJ Dismal Track Day At Gut Race Meet
Special telegram from Guttenburg New Jersey notes a miserable day with knee deep mud hurting attendance. Extra leads early, Wissahickon colt second, Bestick third, time 1:84. Oarsman wins seven furlongs with Wahoo second and Bela third, betting 1 to 4. Lee Miller caps selling race top, Easterbok second. John Jay A wins seven furlongs, Harcore second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honsas County Drivine Pars
Guttenburg
N.J
Wissahickon
Bestick
Sto Land
Harcore
Friar
Suburban Stakes Contenders Spark Turf Confidence
A sports correspondent recalls the belief among Eastern turfmen that Proctor Knott, son of Luke Black, has strong odds to win the Suburban. A St James encounter confirms widespread backing, with bettors convinced he will perform despite the heavy weight, continuing a yearlong faith in Knott’s Derby potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor Knott
Luke Blackburn
St. James
Knott
Reilly Versus O Grady Wrestle Off Promised Stakes
Eq Reilly and his backer delivered a bold statement promising a best two of three or five falls wrestling match against O Grady with bets ranging from 00 to 250 on Reilly’s victory. If O Grady can throw Reilly once in an hour the bet is 50. The claim asserts no weight limit and warns O Grady to stay silent if terms are unacceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
League
Brotherhood
Heckley
Hootang
Aes
Reilly
O'Grady
Oma
Beaver
Rady
Beav er Falls men claim glove fight setup in town
A Beaver Falls crowd with Elmer Grant arrived in town seeking a claimed glove bout between Grant and Pete Jackson for a purse and prize. No official or promoter has appeared and two colored men alleged to have arranged the bout are missing, leaving spectators chanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Elmer Grant
Mer Grant
Pete Jackson
Acks Son
New Orleans Race Day Results Report
Results from today’s races in New Orleans list victors and placings. First race at six furlongs shows Sheridan first with Lida second and Mollie Hardy third in 1:17. Second race details incomplete with Sabonne Eanes Smee Heely John noted. third place unknown. Third race half mile lists Ger manic scene with a fifth pace and Bonnie King in second. other placements unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ix Furlenes
Sheridan
Lida Seecond
Mollie Hardy
Fire Sabonne Eanes Smee Heely John
Bonnie King
Flukerton
Pritchett
Pedestrian contest training under way at Central Rink
George D. Noremac and several other leading pedestrians arrive this week to complete training for a six day event at the Central Rink in mid April. Manager Davis finalizes arrangements as Geo Connors the English challenger trains at Oakland reservoir and nears prime condition for prize contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Noremac
Davis
Geo Connors
Oakland
Reservoir
Rain Stops East and West Champion Trap Shoot
The East and West champion trap shooters arrived in the city yesterday morning but rain prevented any contests. The visitors traveled in a special car and hosted a reception for local shooters in the afternoon. An enjoyable time was reported by all involved.
Local wrestling bout set between Jim Cook and Ed Reilly
A match was arranged last night between Jim Cook also known as Jess Clarke and Ed Reilly for a 10 aside contest. Cook promises two throws in 45 minutes and aims to showcase his abilities against Reilly in a test of strength and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Cook
Jess Clarke
Ed Reilly
Cook
National League adopts eight club lineup with New York gain
New York reports that the National League has contracted to eight clubs. Indianapolis loses its franchise while keeping players. Washington also exits. Eight new or retained stars join to form a stronger league, with schedule details and club movements led by President Brush and Secretary Beader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Palmer O'Neill
National League
Punt
Mapustes
Donnybrook
Brush
Hewitt
Staires
Indianapolis
Washington
Dispatch
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Players’ League
Walter Hewitt
Washington Club
Brosh
Fet
Beader
Atlantic Association
Fragmented OCR Schedule Fragment Highlights Regional Dates
A garbled OCR shows scattered dates and locations including Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Cleveland and Cleveland area mentions. The piece lists various May June July and August day references with numbers and stray city names, lacking coherent events or context.
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Boson
Hrooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Brooklyna
Boston
New York
Jimne
Cineie Natl
Jone
Setember
Brooklyn
Thay T Duned
Augusté
Philadelphia
Cht
Cincinnnati
Pitsburg
Aumany
Fittsburg
Jane Th
Cinelape
Cincinnatis
Daly Ho
Broo
Juli, & Gemmentier
Steabare
Eestpea
Pittsburgs
Hoston
Carer
L Stphin
Tuitaro Tune
Civein Nat Stey
Cleveland I Iy
Not Badly Paid Salaries of Baseball Stars Revealed
A Spardine guide table exposes baseball players as underpaid laborers with total salaries from 1881 to 1889 reaching about 1,075,108 dollars for one to nine years of service. Names include Buck Ewing Ward O Rourke Keefe Radbourne Brouthers Hardy Richardson Mike Kelly Jim White Rowe and Connor. The piece notes many became Players' League dissidents, labeled contract breakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
O' Rourke
Keefe
Radbourne
Brouthers
Hardy Richardson
Mike Kelly
Jim White
Rowe
Connor
New York
Chicago
Buffalo
Berstely
Returning Nimick Scandrett and Bay Satisfied in Pittsburg
New York dispatch reports Nimick and Scandrett returning with Bay satisfied after a Pittsburg meeting. ONeil denies 40,000 transfer price for star players and says only one non committee member knows the price. Ward defends stance on Glasscock Miller and similar cases. Nimick Scandrett and ONeil headed to Pittsburg with witnesses attending, Day proclaims a formidable team to reclaim the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimick
Scandrett
New Yeurs
J. Palmer O'Neil
Beckley
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Nick Young
Ward
Glasscock
Miller
O'Rourke
Irwin
Brouthers
John B. Day
Burns Transfer Bid Sparks Chicago Plans
Louisville March 22 Manager Chapman and his team stirred baseball talk by offering to buy Burns the Kansas City center fielder. KC club refused, saying Burns not for sale. Chapman said he values public demand but Burns is not superior to Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Chapman
Burns
Kansas City
Pete Conway Signs with Brooklyn Club to Pitch Next Season
Rumors confirm Pete Conway left the local league for the Brooklyn Players, signing a Brotherhood contract to pitch next season. John Ward approved the move, while Hecker questioned Conway’s loyalty and the old club’s stance, saying they may proceed without him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Conway
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
John Ward
Brooklyn
Keefe & Breannan
Sporting Emporium
Conway
Quaker City
Ward
Brotherhood
National League
Messrs
Nimick
Scandrett
Hecker
Clu
Myer Boxing Challenge Raised For McAuliffe
Bloomington March 2. Lee Cheney, manager of Billy Myer, says Myer can stop McAuliffe quickly if he faces him again. Cheney dismisses McAuliffe’s claim not to fight for 22 500 a side and says Myer will meet any Texas location for 1 000 or more, with up to three pounds offered in the prior challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatom.1
Bloomington, Inc
Lee Cheney
Billy Myer
McAuliffe
Cheney
Myer
North Judson
Texas
Youngstown to Host Four Cleveland League Exhibition Games
Manager Morton of the Youngstown Baseball Club arranged with Gus Smeltz of the Cleveland League to play four exhibition games. Two will be in Cleveland on April 2 and 2, and two here on April 25 and 26. The Cleveland League team returns from the South for these contests. The Tri-States league now includes Youngstown Akron Mansfield Wheeling McKeesport Springfield Canton and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Youngstown
Morton
Youngstown Baseball Club
Gus Smeltz
Cleveland
Cleveland League
Tri-States
Akron
Mansfield
Wheeling
McKesport
Springfield
Canton
Dayton
Draught Horse Sale Totals 21916 At CascaGco
At CascaGco on March 22 a sale of draught horses brought 21916 dollars for headcount % head average 06. The sale closes Monday with many well bred animals including two sons of Red Wilkes from Kentucky. Light harness horses will also be offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CascaGco
Red Wilkes
Kentucky
Baseball Guides Highlight Union and Reserve Rule
The piece notes Reach’s Official American Association Baseball Guide and Spalding’s Simical Guide, praising them for league history and player information. It reports Jake Beckley arrival and Brotherhood status, plus assorted Sporting Notes on players, leagues, and potential transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reach
Association
Grounded small glove bout set for city venue
Arrangements are made for a featherweight boxing match between Mike Dugan and Paddy McBride. The contest will be held at a building near the city with strong local interest as McBride recently defeated Dave O Leary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dugan
Paddy McBride
McBride
Dave O'Leary
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Troe
Elf
Hanlon
Platera
Teckley
Beckteys
Colts
Iitter
Staley
Chaileeers
Stabems
Jack Dempsey
George la Blanche
la Blanche
Dempsey
Portland
Ore
Lainly
Demsey
Mosey
Sam
Tom Belcher
Belcher
Fogarty
Pat Farrell
Gallagher
America
Fide
Farrell
Gallacher
Escu Ke
Charley Mitchell
Fogart
San Francisco
MacAuliffe and Carroll
Queensberry
Langham
Tom Spring
Sayers
Heenan
Ten Tor
Jack
Jimmy Carroll
Psinfabel Cpenety
Teaders
Fonz
Axtell
Muddy
Grant
Wioters
Hoosiers and Senators
Robison
Soden
Spalding
Mr. Brush
Mrs. Hewitt
Paul Hines
Scanlon
Glasecock
Denny
Boyle
Mickey Welch
Rush
Burkett and
Pat Murphy
Buckley
Sommers
Clarke
Pass Hines
Bassett
Tiernan
Hornung
Dooley
Siefke
Murphy
NEW Yorkes
Philadelphias
Clevelands
Fittsburges
Pshiae
Lees Wy
Ees Gyrenlatelid
Seere M2
Septem- Poladelphia
Jane Au Thik
Garolina
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Ortp’s
Dispensary Medical Association, Proprietors
Main Street
N. Y
Guy Hecker
Billy Myers
Jack McAuliffe
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Brooklyn Players’ Club
John M. Ward
McAulife
Baseball
Gram
Chicago Horse Sakec
Catarra
K. Smit
Liberty Street
Smithfield
Baseball Guides
Jake Beckley
Jocko" Fields
Chipper
Httle
Jocko
Chicagon
Brooklyns
St, Augustine
Fla
Errotse
Chicagos
Hatteries
Sullivan
Lauer
Hughes
Darr
Texas Tonight
Pittsboro
Tom Sterck
Knauss
Detroit Star
Delehanty
Louis Brzman
Tom Conner
Freixanpo
Anevelina
Tuwere
Brunell
Brunell Asking For the Recognition of ‘the Players’ League
Angelina
Fernando
Munsey's
Prof. HanLey
James Connors
Harry Wess
Charley Norton
Webb
R. K. Fox
Police Gazette
Fred Dunlap
Hobby Matthews
Dunlap
Fed League
New York Sun
National
Jos. Fleming & Son
Market Street
Pittsburg, PA
mhio-Trssa
Dickson
Fifth Ave
Rauf Manns Fae Pel
Addy
Kauf Manns
W. BH. Weigel
Vans City
Luuk Box
Jeannette
Knoxville Borou
Inquireon
Tucunda St
Carson
C. L. Sperber
White Shoe
ARSO
Comence
Hopper Bros. & CO
Woop Street
Fourth Ave
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