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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1889
Page
6
About 1,000 fans watched a close, rough game as Cleveland youngsters toppled the home team despite poor weather. Key moments included a near-miss at first in the sixth inning and strong fielding by Maul and Carroll, while Galvin struggled on the mound.
In New York on May 2 the New York Washington game mirrored yesterday's result with the same final tally. Welch was erratic in the open and Poneto was retired in the fourth. KEW YORE made a switch. Notable contributions came from Rourke Case Sweeney Gore O Rourke Tiernan and Clark. Umpires McQuaid and Curry.
Philadelphia capitalized on surprising effectiveness but errors by Irwin and Clements let the visitors score unearned runs and win. Final score shows Boston beating Philadelphia by a margin with key sacrifices and hits noted, including several base on balls and wild pitches.
Swarted's superb pitching and timely hits powered Kansas City to a narrow win over Cincinnati. Smith allowed several bunched hits while MacGarr and Holliday stood out with crucial plays. The game featured 10209816-3 style line scores and notable defensive efforts.
In St Louis on May 2 the Browns defeated Louisville for the fourth consecutive time with a strong offensive showing. The game featured solid defense and consistent scoring, leaving Louisville unable to rally in the final period.
Nashville May 2 The inaugural day of the spring meeting at West Side Park attracted an estimated 6000 to 10000 spectators. The $2000 sweepstakes featured Knott and Come-To-Taw with Come-To-Taw favored after a dramatic stretch duel. Captain Lee fell and rider Kiley suffered a foot injury. Racing continued with several notable finishes and heavy betting anticipation for tomorrow's program.
The National Trotting Association Board of Review resumed session at Caicaco on May 2. Rulings adverse to M. D. Downing of Boston in the Champion John L case order him to refund winnings from races where he trotted in a 27:20 class. Hambletonian Seamen, owned by H. C. Cressler of Iowa, had a ruling filed against him in the 285 class. A separate case found D. H. CAE versus Hugh Grove and I. W. regarding Peter Lindley involved false entries and improper conduct. The Massachusetts entry issue shows owner left a horse with Libbey without consent, with related sanctions to be determined and a recording fee for name change.
Washington dispatch reports a crowded track with a favorable but not fast surface. Ken nedy and Seibert shine with early mile marks while Tipstar leads a 5 eighth mile race and Pocatello gains in the longer event amid a six-race program concluding with Paddy Ryan’s knockout by a reporter in San Francisco.
The amateur court tennis championship began at the Boston Athletic Club with Dr. James D Baagin facing Isk Warren in a best of five. Warren won the first three sets 6 1 6 2 6 8, forcing Emmons Metcalf to loom as the potential challenger this evening.
Jacob Schaefer the champion billiard player and Ives of Chicago played an exhibition at Garden City rooms last night. A good attendance saw the contest end at 250 points to win with Schaefer reaching the mark while Ives managed 42. Players complained cushions were too soft.
At the Newmarket meeting on May 2 the Heath highweight handicap plate was captured by Williams with Saucy crossing first.
A jumble of notes and ads about baseball figures, local letters, and upcoming games. Mentions Al Krumm, Tom St Penis Screeted, and several clubs like the Comet club and Perfection-op with member age limits and contact addresses in Pittsburgh.
Edward Groetzinger advertises a wide stock import operation from 627 and 629 Penn Avenue promising better bargains than New York auction houses. He touts f stock rac vel vet car at $1 and suas genre sold at $1 rte ons, with a line about $15 for 810.
The Irish leader speaks clearly of aims while Attorney General Webster continues cross-examination of Mr. Parnell. Parnell denies links to Fenians and dynamos, rejects violence, and defends past denunciations amid ongoing inquiry and public notices.
A banquet was held at the How Metropole in London honoring Consul General Thomas M. Waller. About 200 attendees included Lord Lyon Playfair, Edmund Yates, Aribert Forbes, Admiral Omer, General Sir Gerald Graham, and John Puelston. Toasts praised Waller and President Harrison’s health drew cheers with Henry White and F D Grant present.
The county jail reports the highest monthly prisoner intake in its history. A class with sentences of 5 to 20 days contributed 345 cases, while an additional 200 court cases were received that month.
In Ireland, the Tipperary court upholds four month sentences for John O Connor and Condon M P s. Also four months for Charles Tanner M P and two months for Manning for crimes connected with transporting Mary Clonmel. Crowds at a railway station greeted the figures amid unrest.
An official denial is published to day of the report in the Berliner Tageblatt that at Monday’s sitting of the Samoan conference Mr Kasson asked whether a secret treaty existed between the American commissioners and Germany. The delegates attended the ceremony of the Guards at Potsdam. The commissioners were received by Emperor William at Pots.
Dutch Parliament unanimously passed a resolution restoring the King’s powers due to his health concerns. A telegram conveyed congratulations to the King from the government and public figures acknowledging his return to authority.
The notice advertises new dress goods at 25 cents with serviceable quality, plus spring suitings at 45 and 50 cents per yard. Also mentions imported cigars from $10 to per hundred and shops on Penn Avenue and Fifth Ave.
Fragmentary OCR text references B and B items, a veterans note at 40 and 80, remnant day to isy, BoGos and BuEL. The readable details are scarce, but indicate a miscellaneous listing or notice with brands and numbers.
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