Baseball Wrinkles and Rowing Opinions In Pittsburgh
A column reviews baseball's slow week due to rain, discusses league strife, price cuts, and salaries, and notes local fan response. It also features Hanlan's praise for McLean in the upcoming regatta, insights on English rowers, American scullers, and Hanover's turf scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlan
England
Hosmer
Hagland
Hanian
Alexander
Australia
United States
Pugilists and Sullivan rumors spark debate in boxing world
The article rails against fraudulent challenges to John L. Sullivan while noting Joe McAuliffe's rise in New York and Corbett's fading star. It discusses Dempsey, La Blanche, Meyer, Hopper, McAuliffe, and Wilder, plus the stubborn pull of promoters to lure crowds with bold promises and battles that may never occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugiliats
Joe McAuliffe
New York
Corbett
West
McAuliffe
East
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
John
Ring of Stace
Kilrain
George la Blanche
Dempsey
Marne
la Blanche
Heis
Billy Meyer
Hopper
Jack McAuliffe
Wallace
Dixon
Prifgle
Boston Brotherhood savor first victory amid racy gossip and crowds
The May 8 telegram reports Boston Brotherhood led by Kelly and Kilroy claim a first victory over Ward's men before 6,300 fans. It notes heavy attendance in multiple cities, critical views of Glasscock and Denny ads, and mentions players Buck Ewing, Deacon White, Clarkson, and other figures amid colorful, non-graphic sports reportage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ewing
Denny and
Glasscock
Dispatch
Brotherhood Boys
Kelly
Kilroy
Brotherhood Grounds
Connemara
Paddy Riley
Cyon Riley
Paddy
Mostonve
Brotherhood
Jong
Jond
Ward
Brooklyns
Byrnes
N. L
Weeden
Brooklyn
York
A Ca
Glasscock, Denny & Co
Philadelphia
President Day
Indianapolis
New York Brotherhood
Cae
Giants
Buck Ewing
Stan Int
New York
Deacon White
Buffalo
Brotherhood Mirers
Cleveland
Bisons
Burrs
Gesick
Haddock
John [Twin
Sam Wise
Clarkson
Young Nichols
Getzsin
Denny
Pittsburg
Mr. Nimick
Kila Black
Jake Beckley
Charles
Local Photos and Art Supplies On Sale at Lies Gallery
An advertisement invites readers to page 14 of today’s Dispatch for photos priced at 1 dollar per dozen and other art supplies including crayons at low prices. The note cites Lies Gallery located at 10 and 12 Sixth Street.
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Sixth St
Boxer Rudiments for Men: John L. Sullivan Speaks
A article by John L. Sullivan argues boxing as healthy exercise for young men. He outlines basic two handed techniques, cautions on ducking, promotes regular, moderate training and joining amateur clubs, and defends boxing from critics as a positive sport for character and health. He stresses heart, restraint, and self possession over aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Jounx L, Sullivan
Characteristic Position for Boxing Self-Taught Master Lesson
A veteran boxer argues brains over schooling and urges a young fighter to learn by doing. He rejects fixed stances and professorial instruction, stresses adaptable guard and body positioning, and emphasizes hitting straight while moving away from counters.
Questioned figures prompt fair play plea in sports talk
A Dispatch sporting editor taunts misrepresented attendance claims in a Players' League versus National League debate. He calls for honest figures, notes inconsistent tallies, and offers a wager to prove the true totals, while an ad for watches appears in the same column.
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The
Dispatch
Sun
Ingomo
National League
New League
Cnse
Pusyers
Players’ League
American Association
Lima
Lis
Ittsburg
May Coe
Mystery of a Greenburg Murder Near Hayes Home
Colonel John T. Norris tracks a Greensburg German death case from 12 years earlier. Welsh and May Isenbein conspired to kill a German man for money, framing a suicide note with the decedent’s handwriting. Evidence, a prison hang, and a commutation tied Welsh to the crime.
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Dispatch
East
John T. Norris
Springfield
O'Mara
Police Bureau
D. S. Orcutt
St. Charles
Buckeye
Christina T. Schlachberger
Greensburg
Bolan
Westmoreland County
Andrew Cotreker
Christina
Cotreker
West
Fremont
Hayes
Potter’s Field
John Welsh
Pelter” Welsh
May Isenbein
Garber
Norris
Isenbeis
Aes
Welsh
Onsy
Mansfield
Gossip of the Guard and Army Drills in Ohio and Pittsburgh
Reports note Lieutenant Colonel Frasx I Ror Ledge on a brief Ohio trip and Colonel Norman Smire returning from his wedding journey. Desertions drop to 1 673 in nine months, Washington Infantry drills for Garfield monument unveiling, and various guard mounts and inspections planned at Diamond street armory. Several officers are honorably discharged and armory rents delayed by Harrisburg officials, with inspections scheduled for May 12 and May 22.
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Norman M. Smire
Evexar
Diamond Street
Robert Pat Trersey
Fourteenth Regiment
Washington Infantry
Cleveland
Garfield Monument
Pittsburg
Adjutant General's Office
Michael A. Young
William A. la 'Torche
William E. Thompson
Frank W. Whitcomb
Harrisburg
Batteeryy
Frank Patterson
Tate
Hunt
Patterson
Beaver Falls and Pittsburg Educators Face Key Meetings
Educational matters dominate. Beav er Falls high school commencement next Tuesday Prov J K Base attends funeral in Claysville. Washington school board to elect successor to Miss Davidson. Decoration Day reception days planned at O Hara Forbes Hiland schools. Central Board to discuss corporal punishment ban. April reports show large attendance. Hiland leads. Several resignations and marriages among Forbes and O Hara staff. Teachers Guild admits new members. executive committee meets Saturday. Three educational conventions Tuesday elect superintendents in Pittsburg Allegheny and county. Lackey re elected unanimously. Morrow likely reappointed with raise. Pittsburg salary listed at 3000. Philadelphia at 5000. Top students named across wards.
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Hiland
Central Board
Aggis McOuancey
Forbes
Mr. Brown
Jeanie Acheson
O'Hara
Melvin
Eichbaum & Co
Teachers’ Guild
R. Torrence
L. Steinert
Grant School
K. H. Lowry
Misa Hulton
Minersville
Lizzie McCabe
Ghild
Central Board Rooms
Lhe
Echool
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Pittburg
Lackey
Morrow
Allegheny Count
Ralston Schoo
Hamilton
Philaelphia
Baboon Switchman Noted for Train Line Switching Feat
A Port Elizabeth baboon near junction ten miles from the city is praised for guiding a main special train onto the correct line in the signalman’s absence. The baboon escorts his legless owner daily, pushing him along and acting as his sole companion. The scene, based on a C. W. Smart photograph, captures both man and monkey in life-like form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hanlan
George Hosmer
Hanlan
Hosmer
Jack Hawdon
Tyne
Boston Lightning
Duluth
Australia
McLean
Fatina
Ar. Hanlan
O'Connor
Searle
Thames
Cape Colony
Port Elizabeth
Oltenhage
C. W. Smart
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Qarsman Hanlan
O’connor
Alpha and Omega
Pracue
Heston
Hanlon
Chicago
Spalding
Howe
Pitsburg
Mr. Talcott
New York P. L. Club
the County League
Clark
Will Barr
Mart Nlous
Aleny County
Olark
Hanover
M.C
Mark
Foley
Day
Boxing
Boxer
Jack Dempsey
M. G. Conor
Smitha Noa
Hune
Dey
Dabs
Detective Norris
Pate
President Hayes
Foster
Ohio State Prison
Berry
Searight
Fras
Rorledge
Ohio
Thad Stevens
Cora Turner
Herbert May
Mr Albion
Edith Fulmer
Morse
Thomas Charles
O' Hara
Minnie Shelly
Liberty
Bartha Jesne
Washington
August
Radford
William Stone
Wille Bell
Haugh —Y Ralston
Stella Scott
Grant
Deborah
AL G, Cohen, Diamond Sapert and Jeweler
Tas SclthAala Strech
Whente
Clifton
Hucus & Hack Tssa
New Crepering Windsors
Pfeifer’s
Crayen
Aufrecht
Elite
Market Street
Penn Avenue
Elizabeth Bratt
Verner Station
Catarrly
Peon Avenue
Peno Avenue
Pittsboro
Rts
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