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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1890

Page

18

Giants and Pirates battle in high-scoring tilt at Eastern Park

New York Giants beat Brooklyn Players' League squad 10 to 4 in a lively Eastern Park game. Key hits by Whitney Hatfield and Connor boosted the Giants, who piled up 17 base hits aided by strong pitching and fielding.

Players' League National Fiesay Hanlon Desacon White Exposition New York Broeskiyn Enooxiyx Mayi Giants Eastern Park Brooklyn Players’ League es _— Whitney Hatfield Connor Bateed Tork Brooklyn Summany Ty Brookn Wits Walteey Andrews Bierbauer Nuta Singeery

Philadelphia Wins Long Game Over Boston Brotherhood

In Philadelphia on May 3 the Philadelphia team defeated Boston in twelve innings before 5142 spectators. Philadelphia pushed five runs across in the first inning with three singles and two errors by Seeland, followed by another in the second on Griffin’s fumble and Irwin’s muff. Boston scored a run after a muff by ee and Quinn’s error, as the game stretched into extra frames.

Galvin Hanlon Visner Carroll Robinson Wisner Corcoran Uheir Bercher Beecher Mack Viewer Clark Haddock Kurhne Irwin Handerk Hov Rowe Wise Philadelphia. Pa Philadelphia Boston Brotherhood Ana Errora Seeland Griffin Kiana Irwin Quinn Boston Mace Non Swert Kelly Giffin Eateh

Pittsburg and Cleveland battle to eleven innings in wild game

A long scoreless to eleven inning clash ended tied at three as Veach starred for Cleveland with stellar catches and fielding. Pittsburg tied it late on Sunday and Miller's double produced the tying run, but darkness and rain forced a halt after eleven.

Clark Pittsburg Beckley Veach McKean Pittisburg Smalley Zamener Joe Ardner Clevelanders Cleveland Brother Sanders Gilks Small Miller Davis Weach Ardner Pittsbore Hemp Hanlon Chicago Windy Pittsburgers P. L Chicseh Morris

Cantons Edge McKeesport 4–3 In Tightly Played Game

Canton defeats McKeesport 4 to 3 in a well played contest. Yark and Carr pace Canton with key hits while Young pitched a solid game. Crowds around as Canton to face McKeesport again Monday. Dallas of Canton left with an eye injury.

Cantons McKeesports Mckeeersrort McKeesport Canton Yark Carr Williams Young Mesorenes Shoupe Evon Voss Leamon Walton Lancer Jalena McKees- Port

Youngstowns Rout Springfields In Low-Event Contest

Youngstown defeated Springfield 9 to 3 as Springfield struggled with errant play and miscues. Key hitters included Porter Payne Cody Ryan and Parker Voorhees Porter and all nine runs came early. Errors by Springfield totaled two while Youngstown made four.

Youngstows Youngstowns Springfields Youngstown Springfield Summahy Rons Porter Payne Cody Ryan Parker Voorhees Doubo Allen Rer Sherman Hases Pa Parker Harnes Wild Bienen O’ Brien Jason

Akron Dayton Telegram Item

A partial telegram from Akron and Dayton mentions names Sweeney, Vandammer, Williams and others in a local update. Details are fragmentary with unclear actions or outcomes and no clear event.

Akron Rae Dayton Rora Esa Asron Stare Sweeney Bro Vandammer Williams An Dayton

Wheellog Mentions Mansfield and Wheelin Figures

In this fragmentary item, names associated with Wheellog include Mansfield and Wheelin peers. The text lists individuals such as Ziegler Fitzsgerald and others alongside Mansfield and Thomas. The clipped notes reference batteries and engineering hints amid names.

Wheelin Peers POE Se Sci Sete Ecuyel Oo Mansfield Wheellog Manefel Wheeling Fitsgereld Ziegler Mansfeld Thomas and Fitzsimmons

Mingos Defeat the Pittsburg Marshall in opening game

MinGo Junction Ohio May 3 The Mingos opened the season today against the Pittsburg Marshalls. The Mingos used a strong attack with their puzzler and timely hitting to win. Mullen Brickley and Struck out by Fuller and Wyh, Marshalls 3 Mingos 9 as score details appear in telegram.

MinGo Junction Mingos T. Ai Marshalls Pittsburg Logan Kelly Grard Mullen Brickley Iarshaling K . Bt Wy Fillen Mase Offullen Sicrifice Imerman and Strutoers

Phillies Defeat Boston 5-0 in Slugging Runfest

Philadelphia overwhelms Boston 5 to 0 as Getzein struggles and Allen’s near-miss spark the home club. Pop Smith shines in fielding while Philadelphia pitchers dodge walks and a wild pitch, with only a late rally by Boston missing. Attendance 4,420.

Great race horse Hermit dies in England

Hermit the sensational Derby winner of 1887, who ran the Derby in a snow storm and earned vast stakes, died this week in England. Owned by Henry Chaplin, the horse yielded a princely income and produced many prize winners as a sire. The Derby field is discussed with Surefoot as a favorite. Lord Rotfield’s Nord and Seminola, Memoir, and the Duke of Portland as owner of the top contenders.

Hermit England Barefoot Dispatch Henry Chaplin Marquis of Hastings Ae Chaplin Rani France Surefoot Rotid Lo Nord Seminola Duke of Portland Memoir Tme

Elected Their Officers Wheeling Wheelmen Meet

The Wheeling Wheelmen's Association annual meeting elected officers led by President C. E. Irwin and First Vice President Dr. BR Bullard. A race track proposal at the State Fair Grounds and a committee to find athletic quarters were appointed as the club plans strong summer sport.

Wheeling W. VA Wheeling Wheelmen's Association C. E. Irwin BR. H. Bullard Howard Wilkinson Treasuer H.C. Sweeney J. E. Belleville K. E. Sarver John R. Pipes W. BR. Stevenson J. H. McClure James Stathers Allround Athletic Association

Nikirk Defeats Smith In Quarter-Mile Local Race

Ed Nikirk defeated Abe Smith in a quarter mile race at Recreation Park. The contest started around 5:15 with Nikirk taking the lead early and winning by about ten yards. Referee and starter Peter Priddy oversaw the event amid light attendance and modest betting.

Ed Nikirk Abe Smith Recreation Park Peter Priddy Nikirk Aes

Races Held in Nashville with Various Winners

Results from Nashville races on May 1 show Mise Blonde winning the first race over White Nose and Germania, with times noted. Philora led the four furlong race followed by Drift and Laura Doxer, then Ferryman, Aver, and ird in the subsequent event. The sixth race saw King arse win by a distance over Argenta and Somerset, while the later races listed Blockner De Santalene and Fayette in podium positions with times incomplete.

Nashville Tenn Mise Blonde White Nose Germania Philora Drift Laura Doxer Argenta Somerset Jacobin Big Three Blockner de Santalene Fayette

Exciting Homesteads edge Standards at Riverside Park

A high spirited game yesterday at Homestead Riverside Park saw the New Homesteads defeat the Standards of the Southside. Ross pitched strongly for Homestead with 13 strikeouts and solid baserunning, while Bennett and Woods contributed on offense. For the Standards Labner and Deitz were notable at bat and on the mound, with Kress also contributing two strikeouts. Umplire Ji O'Neill officiated this tense matchup.

Homestead Riverside Park Labner Deitz Kress Parag Snes Deitz and Smith Homestead Standard Hreas Umplire Ji O'Neill

Kelleys vs Sullivans Baseball Game For Newsboys Fund

The Commercial Travelers' Protective Association schedules a May 24 baseball game at Recreation Park to raise funds for the Newsboys' Home. Drummers compete in a Kelleys versus Sullivans matchup with Mesars Blakely and a manager guiding a lively crowd.

Commercial Travelers’ Protective Association Newsboys Recreation Park Kelleys Sullivans Mesars Blakely

Bridegrooms Rout Giants Behind Caruthers Stellar Prowess

Brooklyn crushed New York in a National League tilt as Caruthers dominated on the mound. Key hits and strong defense backed a lopsided scoring line with Brooklyn plating seven runs to New York's three. Umpires Powers and McDonnell officiated the game in Brooklyn.

Brookley New York Poe Caruthers Brien Brooklyn Tiernan Clarke Collins Hornung Burns Bassett Foutz Welch Clark Scummary New babe—Clarkayn Wild Goa Carothers Powers McDonnell Clevelan Boston

Harrisburg Beats Altoona In Last Inning Thriller

Harrisburg won the game against Altoona in the final inning after a brilliant display from both clubs. Attendance and full score by innings are incomplete in the report, with Harrisburg tallying 10 runs and Altoona 1. Errors credited to Harrisburg. battery noted as vanes and Somers for Harrisburg, Gamble and Holios for Altoona.

Harrisburg Altoonna Altroona Altoona Seawer Nee Hes Harribore Harrisbore Ai Batteries Vanes Somers Gamble Snd Holios

McBrides Money Up in Dugan Bout Backer Terms

John Quinn the backer of Paddy McBride sent $100 to cover the forfeit for the Dugan bout. Quinn seeks Dugan’s backer to sign articles by the 28th and forward them to New York. McBride plans to challenge Dugan in a ten round state bout with a share of receipts at 76 and 25 per cent.

John Quinn Paddy McBride Mike Dugan Quinn Dugan Mr. Quinn New York McBride Pad McBride Philadelphia Jimmy Lynch Ay Baw Sern Renan Wise Peeee Yesterly Fation Hichard K. Fox Frank Menritt Lynch Mee Police Gazette

Tame Heavyweight Fight Ends With Davis Victory

In Philadelphia suburbs last night Bill Davis defeated Mike Boden in a 12 round bout for a purse. The fight was a tame affair with Davis winning in the twelfth round on a fo.

Philadelphia Mike Boden Ekanucky Bill Davis Davis

Mt St Marys Defeats Pennsylvania College In Lopsided Opener

The first game between Pennsylvania College and Mt St Marys College was played at Mt St Marys grounds today and ended 164 to 16 in favor of Mt St Marys.

Pennsylvania College Mt. St. Mary's College Mt St. Marys

Sporting Notes and Contests Stir Local Interest

Local athletic chatter hints at a big lawn ren boom this year with a Dugan vs Bride contest. Editor Woop leaves for Baltimore for two weeks while EpWand Hansas heads to Bridgeport to race against Ching’s Fred Pialsted. Jockeys Abbas Fitzgerald Sloan Thorpe are reinstated after winter. Harry S Brooks may race in Berkeley colors again. Flora lineage linked to Murray’s estate in Ireland. European motoring betting notes and jockey Bethune inheritance discussed. DosLE’s stable ships trotters to Terre Haute for 18% claiming races. Johnnie Reagan seeks rematch with Pete McCoy after a heated ten round clash.

Dugan Ae T Foll Woop The Leader Baltimore Epwand Hansas Bridgeport Als Ching Fred Pialsted Hickok Hochester Golden State Stamboul Abbas Fitzgerald Sloan Thorpe New Orleans Harry 8. Brooks Yale L. E. Myers Inn Brkeley Athletic Nee Murray Almont Relipes Y Flora Rien Ten Europe Anette Ungary Pye Tealman Empire France Italy Ricop Dosle Terre Haute Ind Fresno Guy Wikes Dain Eva Howri Daniers Seria Jack Geneva Jownnie Reagan Pete McCoy Puritan Club

Employers Unite Over May Day Demo Fallout

A Berlin ledgers of merchants and mine owners join to form an employers protection league across Germany to curb strikes and curb worker demands. The May Day events are seen as a master victory but Socialist leaders oppose violence.

Brrnrx Chemnitz Hamburg Bremen Frankfort Berlin Germany Volksblatt

Early Morning Assembly Meeting at Pleasant Valley Electric

At 12 30 this morning Local Assembly No 2213 of Pleasant Valley electric road employees met on Ohio street A Corey. A hall at No 67 Ohio street was abandoned when timekeepers lingered, and the group moved to a new hall. Twenty five of thirty members attended along with District Master Workman Evans. Forty five new members were initiated, totaling seventy five in the assembly. The company employs 140 men, so over half are now members.

Local Assembly No. 2213 Pleasant Valley Electric Road Ohio Street Corey Evans

Lehman and Richman Clothing Factory Closes in Cleveland

The Lehman and Richman clothing manufactory at 86 and 88 Water Street Cleveland closed today by order of the National Bank of Commerce and the First National Bank. Chattel mortgages total 19,000 and 14,000 respectively. Liabilities run about 100,000 with assets possibly covering the event.

Cleveland Lehman & Richman Water Street National Bank of Commerce First National Bank

Grateful Patient Hears Doctor’s Encouraging News

A fragmentary dialogue shows a patient seeking reassurance from Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Dispensary. The doctor offers cautious hope that the mother will recover, noting medicines and progress while the patient recalls an old friend.

Dr. Pierce Golden Medical

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