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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1891
Page
6
The home team won three of four in a brisk series with Cleveland. King and Staley starred on the mound and in the field while Miller struggled at bat. Final hustle and timely hitting carried the locals for victory, with Maul and Reilly delivering key moments.
The Jocal baseball squad started their championship season with a game last evening and prepare to open in Chicago today under President C Neill who remains confident in his players. Anson is likely to start, with Calvin and Luby listed as pitchers while Baldwin, Maul, Smith, and Laroque are left behind.
The Phillies loaded the bases and exploded in the eighth inning to seize control from Nichols and clinch the victory in a dramatic finish.
Attendamor notes a rough seventh inning as visitors score eleven runs four earned aided by errors by Long and Steves. Highlights include Shindle Stover Hamilton and Delehanty with key hits and two-base work. Umpire Hi.
In Cincinnati on April 30 the visitors beat the Reds 7 to 4 as Mullane wagged the mound and fielding wavered on both sides. Anson’s lineup featured Holliday Carroll and Kittridge while Dahien Pfeffer Latham P. and Mullane led the attack for Chicago. Home run Dahien and stolen bases by Latham Pfeffer Wilmot and Mullane highlighted the game played before about the crowd‑size noted in the report.
New York April 3 the Bridegrooms won their third victory over the Giants at the Polo Grounds. The Giants played poorly and could not bunch their hits as Brooklyn pitchers held them in check. Offense was scarce as Ewing Lovett and Daly contributed early runs while Brooklyn pitchers fended off multiple threats.
Baseball scores and highlights from Cincinnati Saint Louis and Philadelphia games. Teams include Cincinnati Colubus Louisville St Louis and Boston with pitchers Cranes Spore Vaughn Mangan and Doran among others. Umpires Ferguson Kerina and others noted with errors and battery pairings.
The record lists matchups between St. Louis and Cincinnati, Louisville and Columbus, Boston and Asmatics, with Western League venues including Omaha Lincoln Sioux City and Kansas City Milwaukee. Other pairings include Denver St Paul and related cities. The fragment notes dates numbers and locations but lacks full results.
The Allegheny County Baseball League will meet at Al Pratt's store next Thursday evening. Each club must deposit a $50 forfeit or risk loss of league membership. The new schedule and umpire candidates will be discussed. Secretary John will receive applications in room 413 Lewis Block City.
DarrTex April 8 reports work on the grand stand and bleachers has begun. Manager Fisher has six men signed and plans to move the rest of the club here by Tuesday. The signees are all first class as the team joins the Northwestern League. The local club is expected to be the best the city has had.
The fragment mentions bets on upcoming games and predictions about stock market moves, including a plan by a manager named Leadley to win two games and references to New York ships and aBrooklyn race. Details are fragmented and uncertain.
Sporting men in New York praise Paddy Slavin for visiting St. Louis to hear directly from John L Sullivan about the champion’s retirement. They say his action will win friends for Slavin and McAuliffe and Smith’s conqueror, with Billy Madden’s counsel noted. Slavin defends his merit and rejects fear of rivals. June 16 Hoboken bout and Madison Square Garden reception roadmaps are outlined along with other boxing stars and a wrestling match.
Australian boxer Frank P. Slavin and his wealthy friend reached New York from St Louis to discuss a possible match with John L. Sullivan. Slavin praised Sullivan, noted potential preliminaries with the Jackson Corbett winner may be unsettled, and indicated he would sign with the club offering the largest purse.
Washington notes results from April 2 with multiple races. Madstone leads the first race followed by Elty and Besxurine. Costa Rica Bist wins the two eighths, Van Buren second. Exclusion places fourth in the two-eighths. Liane Lotion wins the single mile and sixteenth, Verbena second, Stiletto third. Toske second in the one mile and a half.
Racing results from Lexington and Leximoeton show Jubilee winning the first seven furlongs with Port law second and Laura Doxey third in 1 38. Doliken led the one and one eighth miles race with Grockner second and Tom Rogers third in 1 58. Details for the remaining races are fragmented with Little Scissors and Undle pecan among competitors. Uncle Frank and Bettie Op led the half mile with Missal third in unclear time.
A special telegram from New Castle reports the town forming the Cricket and Athletic Club. The organization has leased Amusement Park and aims to secure a first class baseball club. The club lists over 125 members and plans cricket baseball and other outdoor amusements.
In Central Alusic Hall last night Eugene Carter and Frank Ives contested the short stop match for a $500 stake and emblem. Ives won after a warm contest by a score of 478 to 0 before about 1500 spectators with substantial gate receipts.
The last local football game of the season will be played at Recreation Park on Saturday. Homesteads and Allerheny meet in a tight contest with even matchups and a 6 15 PM kickoff expected to draw a crowd.
A baseball game played yesterday between Western University of Pennsylvania and Shady Side Academy ended with Shady Side Academy winning by 10 runs. W U P had more hits, while McCandle was credited with 11 chances at second base, including four difficult flies, and the team showed strong batting.
San Francisco reports a $1000 side match race at six and a half furlongs, Pinfax of the Undine stables defeats Geraldine of the Maltest Valia stables in 1204-setting a new record for the event.
Al Johnston, a famed baseball man, married Miss Kate Mitchell at Second Presbyterian Church Louisville. The couple, both from old Kentucky families, left for Europe with Rev. C. R. Hemphill officiating.
Boxer Tom D on HOLDEN aims to fight George McLoon while TM W. FORD joins Manhattan Athletic Club and prepares for England with Cherry Diamond. Newark hosts a $500 purse shooting match between Frank Wines and E. L. Dullard under Houriington rules with 100 birds per man.
Mack starred in yesterday's match while ALVORD shows limited potential as third baseman. Manager Leadley cites injuries delaying Tebeao for two weeks. Bierbauer impacted the game. King praises Gumon as a strong pitcher. Kennett seeks youth club access. Power Hall on Diamond Street noted.
In New York on April 20 the inquest into Carrie Brown’s East River Hotel murder began with Dr. Cyrus Edson and Inspector Byrnes among the witnesses. Edson alleged a blood trail from room 31 to 33 and tied Frenchy No 1 to the crime, while Inspector Symes described the killer’s route and the knife involved. The hearing was adjourned to May 11. Brown’s daughter Emma Allen claimed the body for burial at home.
In Valparaiso on April 29 a dynamite bomb was flung into a room in the presidential mansion as President Balmaceda and his family sat in a parlor. The blast wrecked the room and furniture but caused no injuries. No suspect has been identified.
In HagRiisavee on April 3 Senator Neeb filed a memorial from B. M. Raymond of Pittsburg protesting the Baker ballot reform. The memorial argues the Constitution does not permit such innovation in an election system and warns amendments would be required.
The House overruled a point of order on a liquor sale ban bill for Memorial Day noting differences from a previously defeated measure. A Fort Gaines, Georgia firm advertised for 100000 live frogs triggering local boy hunts.
Albany April 30 The Senate Committee on General Laws filed a five thousand word report on the Sugar Trust investigation. It states the trust paid ten percent annual dividends despite varying capital and stock values, and that it sought to enable large speculation through certificates. The committee urges restraint or state control of trusts.
Plainfield New Jersey April 32 a milkman Frank Gray whose mother died a week ago slept for days after burial. He remained unconscious despite an electric battery and doctors cannot explain the condition. He is 20 years old and has eaten but shows no consciousness.
Baileytown, surrounded by flames, may be intact after back-firing by residents. A fire near Williamstown Junction spread along the Atlantic City Railroad destroying hundreds of acres of timber while most farms were saved. The blaze divided, burning Hayes Hill near Atio and spreading toward Chiselburat as authorities fight to contain it.
William L. Barrett, editor and postmaster of Cambridge, and Magme C. Wheretty eloped and wed at Easton after eluding cautious parents. The groom is under 20 and the bride about 15, with a swift ceremony by Rev. A. D. Harris at a brick hotel breakfast.
Newburger a New York jeweler sues actor Nat C. Goodwin in City Court to recover 52000 on a December 1 1880 check made payable to L A ype at Garfield National Bank. The check, tied to losses at Bullard’s Faro Bank, was stopped after presentation. counsel for Goodwin opposed the complaint becoming definite.
The Upperman bill to provide for the more effects of the business in cities was postponed on second reading in the Houses.
Fire outbreaks across multiple states cause extensive damage. Quincy Illinois sees A H Whitney & Co factory burned. Mount Sterling Kentucky reports a 21 000 loss with 14 000 insured. Stillwater Minnesota paints shop fire at Thresher Company jeopardizes prison guards. Catlettsburg Kentucky Preston Hotel destroyed with high casualties and minimal insurance. Newark Ohio hay barn fire injures horses. Allegheny Pennsylvania two alarms report major blazes. Mahanoy City Pennsylvania large dry goods and grocery store destroyed. Total losses rise with limited insurance coverage.
In Buffalo four Hoosier farmers nephews of President Millard Fillmore celebrate a possible $300,000 estate. The heirs George M Benjamin F Aimon L and Millard C discuss the forthcoming surrogate court settlement as they toast in a Tift House barroom. The gathering plans a Niagara Falls trip after the settlement.
Senator Lowrey Democrat has filed mandamus proceedings to stop the Governor Auditor and Secretary of State from enforcing a recent senatorial appointment. He claims the state commission began apportionment out of order and warns publication could harm the governor and others.
For Western Pennsylvania cooler fair conditions with northwesterly winds. For Ohio and Indiana cooler fair weather with northwesterly winds and a comparative temperature. Pittsburgh notes show daily readings from the United States Signal Service with April 3 and April 30 values for 1390 and 1391, including maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall.
River readings and weather notes report water levels at Allegheny Junction 3 feet 7 inches and falling with clear pleasant weather. Towntown Mowattown river at 4 feet and stationary with clear weather and a 2 at 4 thermometer. Showssville river 4 feet 4 inches and stationary with clear weather and a 74 thermometer.
A large lot of second-hand upright pianos is offered for immediate sale. Instruments are described as choice makes, suitable for long use, with prices greatly reduced and easy payments available.
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