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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1891
Page
17
President O'Neil and Manager Hanlon defend the squad amid rain disruptions in Cincinnati. Hanlon says no midweek changes, Miller will be tested, and the team will prove its quality as four pitchers near peak form.
Lovett pitched a superb game as the home team defeated Boston. Stovey’s error helped Bryn drive in two eighth inning runs. Brooklyn scratched across runs early and held on for a 4 to 2 victory with key plays from Griffin Trekor and Nichol on the mound and base paths.
Cleveland was hampered by weak batting and erratic fielding as Cincinnati won the game 8 to 4 in a crowd of about 3,000. Key players included Mullane Gruber Harbaugh and Latham for Cincinnati with timely hits and double plays aiding the victory.
New York outbatted and outfielded Philadelphia to win a loosely featured game. Gore's centerfield plays and Allen's shortstop work stood out as key moments. Final lines show New York with a modest total while Philadelphia struggled with errors and shuffled pitching.
A lively summary table shows current bunched standings among clubs pursuing the National League pennant. It notes that a recent Pittsburg game could have altered positions if a victory had occurred yesterday, highlighting the tense race for top spots.
Reports indicate teams are tied in first place with a split for second as rivals push for leadership. The update lists current standings and ongoing results across clubs.
Summary of multiple games across Cincinnati St Louis Columbus Philadelphia Baltimore Boston and Washington with errors and batteries listed for each matchup. Standings show Baltimore Columbus Boston Cincinnati Louisville and Athletics leading the league with win totals and winning percentages.
A Dispatch correspondent reports revived interest in baseball in New York and Brooklyn. He notes large opening crowds, discusses ticket trends, and observes reactions to early season games, players like Whistler Bassett and Bassett, and management issues affecting attendances in multiple cities.
The Ohio Valley Baseball League opener in Wellsburg saw the home club dominate New Cumberland as Jones held the mound for Wellsburg. Attendance was large and Wellsburg bested New Cumberland with a decisive performance.
The W and J team played fairly but made key errors. Western University delivered a refined game, especially in the fifth inning when three miscues cost them. Sterrett pitched steadily, with Lyench and Goehrner supplying strong field work as Scott Neale, Sterrett, and Gillette featured prominently.
In LivEeroon on May 2 the Ohio Valley League opener drew a large crowd. Eclipse defeated Red Cross 7 to 1 with Vastly superior batting. Key hits included two-base by C McShane and Leach and three-base by G Carey and Relver. Batteries were Bell Young and Albright for Eclipse and Relver and Finnagan for Red Cross.
Special telegram from Baltimse reports the Apollo Maroons beat the second nine of Kiskiminetas School on Kiskiminetas grounds by 2 to 0. Apollo players Young Jackson Plummer Porterfield and battery partners Battery Apollo is credited with victory.
Young Americas beat Shingess Street Stars 12 to 6 in a weekend game. Notes invite local junior teams to contact L. K. Brown 9 Sheffield Street Allegheny City and A Frey of the Volunteers at 47 Fayette Street. Beech Street Stars lost to Shadyside 17 to 12. Bellefields beat Fayettes 9 to 6 with Kinehart 18 strikeouts and strong Bellefields batting. W Wagner Baseball Club lists make up and invites 13 year old clubs to respond.
Baseball notes report Mickey Welch overtaxing Galvin, Bassett excelling at second in the East, Mullane shining in Cleveland, and Mani in high demand. Meister departs Allegheny for Daytons third base, Hanlon to start Baldwin against the New Yorks, Glasscock praised at short, ONeill and Hanson statements noted, and New Yorks struggle for catchers with Ewing Buckley Clarke injured.
Buffalo May 2 Jim Hall Billy Woods and Parson Davies arrived and registered at the Iroquois Hotel. Hall spoke of his coming bout with Fitzsimmons saying the fight will be a good war and that Fitzsimmons would risk his life for the chance to beat him. He predicted Jackson will win over Corbett and noted plans to train in Minneapolis after witnessing the Jackson Corbett match.
Ed Reilly and Rube Collenge posted the final $10 deposit for their $20 a side catch weight wrestling bout at McKee's rink. Referee terms reached with M. E. Jones after a lengthy discussion. The event, tomorrow at 8 o clock, drew a strong crowd and betting support favored Reilly.
In London on May 2, Latham defeated George Standing to claim the professional racquet title with £100 rivalry at stake. The amateur final between Phillipson and P Ashworth ended with Ashworth defeated. Separately in St Louis a jockey, John H Adams, was found dead with throat cut in a deserted stable. Adams, once valued at 950,000, had been drinking heavily and recently arrived from New Orleans with trainer Scanlon.
Ed Smith the pogilist receives a benefi t night in McKeesport next Saturday evening. Top Western boxers and professional athletes plan to attend and cheer the show. A glove contest features Molly Foley against Alice Waren in an entertaining Denver related attraction.
The horse mob, financed by a quiet fund, won the 2000 Guineas on Wednesday with unusual ease. Hoe, with no prior race record, is tipped by friends to win the Derby. The stakes this year are £4.0. last year the race valued £4,100.
The annual shooting contests at Brunots Island start Tuesday, run three days, with about 75 competitors per event and 40 000 targets on hand. The event features eight events daily, 1500 in cash prizes plus many valuable prizes from local firms, with entrants of 3 dollars and spectators urged to attend. Notable shooters from across the country include J A Peon W H Bird W H and James Wolstencroft E D Miller H A Penrose H Spioner H W Ray and others. The shooting begins at 9 o clock each day.
Steubenville dispatch reports Governor Buckner invites Scotch Irish of Ohio and Kentucky to the third annual Congress in Louisville May 14 to 17. Notable speakers include A E Stevenson, Rev Stuart Acheson, Alexander Montgomery, J S McTutosh, O P Temple, and Watterson among others. Railroads offer half rates, with return by May 19.
J Eysinger of Warren Pennsylvania leads Lake Erie Circuit momentum as Northwestern Pennsylvania trains for the series. Haley fields trotters including Lizzie S. and Frontier while Loyalty passes to D W Bailey. Patchen Wilkes foalship ties to Monita lineage noted.
Traveling salesmen from two cities met at the St Charles Hotel and re formed the Pittsburg Drummers Baseball Club. Two nines named First Nine and Second Nine were chosen and will play their first game next Saturday. Umpire Ravenscroft and official senior H D Brown were named. Nashville races listed with Maggie Lebus and others across five races with times.
A barn belonging to John Durr near Morcaxtown burned last night as three men, under police surveillance, were chased from the area. One man from a Connellsville family was arrested on suspicion after admitting complacency about the robbers. Detectives link the trio to prior Sutton robbery and a Wednesday attempt on Vanvoorhia’s farm.
A stalled council crisis near Erie Street slows nearly half a million dollars in street work. Two factions led by T. W. Shacklett and R. T. Brown clash over leadership with James Carney and T. D. Alberstadt as nominees. Mayor Clark backs Brown, Mizern tries to broker a deal, but the council plans to resign after Monday.
At Covenanter Church in New Castle the Pittsboro Presbytery Women’s Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church elected officers. President is Mrs T J Blackford of New Castle. First Vice President Mrs Oie of Allegheny. Second Vice President Mrs T J Martian of Allegheny. Recording Secretary Miss Margaret McCartney of Beaver County. Corresponding Secretary Mrs J D Carson.
Scranton City Council committees probe bribery charges against four members Patrick Golden James Kelly Thomas McGrass and Frederick Weichel tied to a recent city engineer election. In other items D Craig quietly disposed of property and fled town amid family strife. A pair of Canton youths Ora Hirschman and Ed Bolaner were attacked and robbed after a walk led by two girls. An insane boy J E Stevens found bleeding in Beaver Falls could not recall events. US Express delivered a deceased man to Sistersville hospital where burial was withheld until funds paid.
Washington May 2 reports list six furlongs first race King Alte frst Leo H second Rustic third time 1 17. Second race six furlongs Ill Wind first Set second Ninnoe third time 1 4. One mile Tiwon Altty Tiwon second Bailey Hoo third Sequence colt time 1 45. Three came one and cveiateneen mile Eler iv Longshot third time tae Tien second Fish race one mile Lechase Pat Oakley me Stonewall second Veluware third time.
After defeating Eugene Carter in Chicago for the shortstop title Frank Ives challenged George Slosson to a 14 inch balk line match at 600 points up for 1600 a side. Ives deposited 200 forfeit but Slosson dismissed the challenge saying he will play for the world championship if at all. Ives averaged nine and a fraction in the Marter match and Slosson said the boy billiardist would not draw a corporal guard for a match with Slosson.
Western Association results show Kansas City Hawaas City tied 0 to 2 Milwaukee at Denver and St. Paul leading 12. Postponed games in Lincoln and Omaha noted. Catalog-like ad details include low prices on kid gloves and drapery fabrics from The Cash Store by THORNTON Bros Allegheny.
May 2 Youngstown reports the option to purchase several mills and furnaces by A. B. Godfrey for an English syndicate expired last Thursday. Godfrey was in New York recently seeking final advices to close the deal, but local iron operators say no sale will occur.
A man named Dasher, familiar to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad circles, was found dead in his bed in Boston Pennsylvania by James McCracken and Austin Kirkland. He lived in Boston and the cause of death is not known. He was reputed to be a heavy drinker.
Special telegram reports the Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania State Millers Association selecting Altoona as the convention site and September 3 as the date. The note adds Frank Sheridan of Youngstown resigning as Tri-State brevities and mentions a New Castle grocer, William, with no assets or liabilities statement provided.
Mary Palmer died Sunday morning May 8 1591 aged 5? years funeral at 167 North Avenue Allegheny City Monday May 4 at 2 40 o clock
A 25 year old employee at the Duquesne Tube Works in McKeesport was injured today when he was caught in a machine at the plant. The incident occurred during work hours and prompted medical attention for the worker identified as William Quinn. Further details on his condition and the cause of the accident were not available at press time.
The report lists race results from Lexington dated May 2. First race six furlongs Engenta won with Port Ray second and pab places salee third in 1 59. Second race four furlongs has Greenwich winning Ranger third with time not clearly read. Third race includes Penny Royal Scoone with Miss Hawkins third and time 1 15 44. Fourth race one mile Hneneme won Mira beau second Brookwood third with unclear time. Fifth race nine sixteenths of a mile Lord Clifton won pennant second Jack and Richeliva third with time 57 5.
In a city letter Billy Hawk, the Wisconsin lightweight fighter, calls the proposed contest between Hall and Fitzsimmons a sham. He brands all involved as jobbers and says neither fighter seeks a clean, fair bout. He also notes Fitzsimmons backed off from a bout with Ea Smith.
Charles Barker of Chicago challenges James P. Reed to a restricted world championship match of 80 games with wins and draws counting. The stake is $1,000 per side with $100 expenses offered to stage the match in Boston, or Reed may incur the same to travel to Chicago.
Arrangements are under way for an athletic tournament near McKee's Rocks on May 20 with numerous prizes. A baseball contest will be played during the day. Captains of clubs wishing to enter should send club records with stamps or reply to James Harold at 729 Finance street, Pittsburgh.
Borh Priday and Darrin train for a three mile race in this city on Decoration Day. Doxax, after a stop in Hamilton, Ga, heads to Philadelphia to resume boxing. Detroit hurdler Ducharme is sick. national all round chances slim. Elliott defeats Beck in the 63rd match. Western University will send finalists next Friday in May. Captain Sam Brown’s racing string at Westchester backs Senorita in a major handicap. Minneapolis reports a six round bout between Fitzsimmons and Genet. four ounce gloves will be used. John Owen Jr. of the world sprinting champ set to retire after marriage in June. Connor prefers Toronto Mar race with Stanbury but Seattle bids may move it east. Hanian returns heavy and aims for world title if racing in America.
Lending stores showcase new and nobby Scotch suitings marked 50 and 600 now cut to 290 for 40 inch lengths. Plaid ones priced at 240 with closeout planned soon at The Cash.
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