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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1892
Page
11
Mark Baldwin pitched a superb game for Pittsburg beating Philadelphia 6 to 1. Baldwin allowed no walks, limited hits, and spurred the home club to a strong victory before about 1,900 fans. Corkhill, Shugart, and Beckley delivered pivotal hits as Pittsburg built early leads and held firm.
Cincinnati failed to score after tying in the sixth as an umpire’s call and erratic Brooklyn defense doomed the Reds in a 6 to 4 loss. Poor fielding and a late surge by Brooklyn produced the decisive runs amid a warm day with few outs and mounting errors.
Inks and Hart star as two errorless clubs battle in cold wet weather at Cleveland. Attendance sparse, time two hours seven minutes. Summary notes Earned runs, two base hits by Tebean and McAleer, steals by Harkett, Victur, and Radford. Pitchers Cuppy and Denaree, helper Cu Time recorded as two hours seven minutes.
St Louis outplayed New York but the Giants pushed to a 7th inning homer by Tiernan to win. Both pitchers performed well as attendance reached 29 percent. Key hits included Crooks and Tiernan homers for St Louis while Brodie added one for New York.
Boston won a close contest at Louisville in fair weather before 4679 spectators. Meekin and Stivett starred with solid contributions while Tim Brown delivered two of the finest assists seen in Louisville as the teams battled to a nip and tuck scoreless finish before the final tally.
Washington plays Pittsburgh Boston faces Cincinnati Brooklyn meets St Louis New York duels Chicago Philadelphia opposed Louisville Baltimore battles Cleveland
President Temple said Pitcher Woodcock will join the team on the 13th and be tried in Cleveland that day. Manager Buckenburger defended Hanlon salary payments after an injury incident and noted Iris salary was kept for 90 days. Foreman Gustrigi or Ulrich may pitch today with Galvin starting for the home club. Harry Stevens touts the club as likely season winners with a top scorecard elite.
Tarentums win in the last inning against the Keystones at East End Park yesterday afternoon. Hullar delivered a strong game with first class throwing to bases. Final score details indicate a closely contested matchup with Tarentums scoring late to secure victory.
A brief Western League report notes a 4 to 2 score line with Kansasey Raneas achieving a 120800 result in play. No additional context or team names are provided in the readable text.
A string of scattered player notes and team hints from various leagues. Mentions include The Senators Corkhill and The Cleavelands loaded man quote, plus Madison and Elmira figures and word on the Oakland Athletics roster and spring plans.
A list of incoming steamship arrivals notes ships from Southampton Hamburg New York and Rotterdam among others. It mentions destinations including New York and Liverpool and cites ports like Rio de Janeiro and Amsterdam in terse entries.
Local shooting tournament at Homewood Park concluded with a record crowd and strong performances. Winners included Wolstencroft and Fieles in multiple events, Miller and Hostetter top scorers, and impressive averages in expert, semi expert, and amateur classes. Organizers E E Shaner Jim Crow F F Davison M Hostetter receiving praise.
At Wasaketon on May 5 a good crowd enjoyed perfect weather and fast track. Races featured Vandee in front of Dr Wilcox and Mabel KR, All KRoight ahead of Jimmy Lamb, Baigent quickest, Emibleni leading Natalie, Beatte top in hurdling, with Return and other rivals close. Tomorrow’s entries include Cynesure Foreigner Wanderer and Koick Knack filly among others across six races.
Race card from Gutrenpune on May 5 shows six events with finishes. Canteen won the five furlong opener followed by Kerkina and Headright. Alma T Brat won the six and a half furlongs, with Trumps second and Reb Arthur third. Blanche beat Cercle in the five furlongs third race with Gold Stream third. Radge led the one mile fourth race with Pagan second and Mohican third. Derango won the four and a half furlongs fifth race with Uncertainty second and Oregon third. Ofalice and Harrison won the seven furlongs sixth race with Centaur third.
Ned Hanlan and William O'Connor plan a three mile double scull race against Teemer and Hosmer on Lake Calumet Decoration Day. The event pays 1000 dollars per side with a Turn starting from the Pullman Athletic Club ground.
The final session of the Board of Appeals of the American Trotting Association was held today and the Nelson case from Waterville Maine was settled regarding a bay horse.
Ned Hanlon signed as manager and captain of the Baltimore club in May 54. He will overhaul the roster, releasing Shindle Gilbert Wood and Healy, seek Long John Reilly and Terry, and transplant Shoch to left field if needed. Hanlon gains full control and faces a struggling club amid fines for intoxication as Van der Horst pushes for improvement.
L Denny of Waynesburg Pennsylvania sold the three year old Valensin thoroughbred bred in California. He sold for 2000 to be shipped to Canada after a 700 purchase at a Lexington Kentucky sale. Frank Doble minds a promising yearling gelding and a strong three minute pace contender.
The May 5 program lists six furlongs with Foxhall winning and Fakir second, Powers and Glendine top two in the longer dash, Van Zandt leading Van Zandt Mile, Ivy Leaf stakes saw Reo Banner fret win, Revenue and Kindera trail in other events.
Results from St Louis on May 5 show six races with thoroughbred finishes and times. Zeke Hardy won the six furlongs race with 1:16 as Bijou led the 445 furlongs event in 42 seconds. Top Sawyer captured the seven furlongs race in 1:04, while Falling won the six furlongs dash in 1:16. Minuia Lee, J Knight trailed. Jim Murphy led the seven furlongs, with Jim Duon second and Texas Girl third in 1:24. Aloha won the six furlongs event with Ethel second and General Marmaduke third in 1:??.
In Lexington today multiple races were run with Major Tom winning the opening three-quarters of a mile, followed by Wiston and Dudley. Reveal beat Orville in the one mile event, and Halcyon led the McGrath stakes with $1,000 added, while Fara day ace ain’t finished first in the sprint. Henry Young captured the five-eighths mile race with Queen of Bindoes second and Beatrice third.
George Connor, noted for his six day endurance runs, arrived in the city yesterday to race E G C McClelland in a 15 mile event at Recreation Park tomorrow afternoon. Connor reports mixed results last winter but says he is in excellent condition for the race.
The famous trotter Allerton is entered to race on September 15 at the St Joseph track for a $10000 purse. Owner C W Williams confirms the entry. Competitors Nelson Axter and Delmarech are also listed for the event.
James E. Caldwell, renowned starter, signed today to begin the meeting here. The event opens with Guttenburg’s close on the fifth, with Caldwell earning $125 per day under the agreement.
Tomorrow in Pleasant Valley Allegheny hosts Glenshaw in a cricket match expected to be exciting. Local clubs compete with enthusiasm as fans anticipate a competitive contest between two regional teams.
The report covers purchase of RimFax by Edward Jurceil from W H Koller, offers for Calen and Fre mont, jockeys and suspensions, Monk Overton riding duties for Richmond & Co, Penny and Easley fined for on track conduct, and the death of a record-breaking 2800 pound horse owned by T E Kingewar slated for display in Chicago after a St Louis stop.
The Ring notes Siren ready to fight either Greggians or Fitzsimmons. Jack Ashton enjoys Pittsburg favor among sportsmen. Pansos Dayies Choynski and Jim Hall sailed for England. Some officials claim Smith led from start to finish in the Smith Choynski bout with Jack Fogarty arguing for a different outcome.
Miscellaneous notes highlight Gaudaur as a premier rower. New England railroads refuse wheel carriage without first class passes. A six day bicycle race in London is run by Frank Tall. Walter Stimpson selects a New England championships games committee with members from Worcester and Gloucester clubs.
Ex-State Treasurer Boyer toured Philadelphia yesterday with ex-Corporation Clerk Glenn from the Auditor General's office. Boyer seeks the Legislature seat from his old Philadelphia district and is tipped to become the next House Speaker. Oliver D. Schock of Hamburg, a special agent for the Pennsylvania Board of Agriculture, is in the city on official business. Attorney Caleb Lewis of Grant Street left for the South, and Frank F. Sneathen traveled to Philadelphia last night.
Leisman & Co. announces a millinery opening today at Market street locations 4, 506 and 6S. Every lady visitor will receive a bouquet of perfumed artificial violets as a welcome token.
In Rochester New York area detailed report of Rev. Joseph H. Bausman being formally received as a Congregational minister by the Council of Conference. His doctrinal statement affirms the Westminster and Boston confessions while noting objections over scriptural inerrancy and a privately held larger hope. The meeting included installation and supper.
The Pennsylvania Division wheelmen meet in Scranton June 20 to 27 with open houses, tours of mines and steel mills, races at Driving Park, hill-climbing, theater, and group excursions. Pittsburg cyclists urged to attend as Scranton Bicycle Club aims for a premier state meet.
Extreme heat cripples mill labor with a man prostrated at the National mill and a Swede, John Longren, near death after cramps from ice water. Charles Cole suffers near fatal burns from a furnace flash. Elrods residents push to rename the post office Versailles as part of a triad with Christy and nearby towns. Hungarians migrate to Bradford and Morgantown to seek railroad work and sales.
In New Castine on May 5, James Gettins and Jesse McMillen uncovered a complete child skeleton beneath a hearth while digging for a cellar. The bones measured about two inches, head missing, skeleton estimated to be over a year old. The vacant house had prior occupants from color communities. The Chief of Police will report to the coroner.
Prof Cooper charges trustees allied with ex principal with conspiracy to ruin his name after they seized the Edinboro State Normal School building the evening of the election. He also accuses President Scrafford of perjury over sworn statements tied to state expenditures.
At Spruce Creek tunnel a train halted noon yesterday when an iron rail was wedged on the tracks. The obstruction nearly caused a disaster. W H Cornealy of Spruce Creek surrendered to the Sheriff early this morning after being suspected in the act.
A group of English workers from Sisters' mine in Somerset county returned to town and drank whisky. They attacked the Chief of Police after he halted one man, prompting other officers to intervene to prevent serious injury to the chief.
Entre May 5 report says Dominica Greco is dying tonight from a pistol shot to the heart, shot by Shalap Kocnet who is held as a prisoner. The incident occurred in the city as authorities investigate motive and connections between Greco and Kocnet.
A Naples dispute between an Italian and Rocher an Arab over a revolver led to the Arab shooting the Italian. Italians overwhelmed the Arab. police arrival was near. The Italian dying statement cleared the Arab, while friends allege a hidden enmity and jealousy over the Italian's attentions to the Arab's wife. The Arab pleads innocence.
May 5 update from Warnesavrs reports the Pipes trial closing day with defense opening by Hon. J. H. Donley. W. S. Pipes testified about a disturbance over his chickens and a light in his stable before he fired at an alleged assailant. Neighbors and officials corroborated events. Dr. Croan and Sheriff Goodwin described injuries and Pipes surrender. Evidence on a stolen harness later tied to Huffman was not admitted.
The Baptist State Society closes its annual convention with plans for a $200000 centennial offering. A training school for women and an endowed ward for Pilots of India will aid missionaries. Twenty more missionaries will be sent out. improved hospitals Bible schools and supplies are funded. Officers elected include Honorary President Mrs. T. Poster and General Secretary Mrs. J. N. Cushing.
In Zanesville on May 5 Special, Prince Kokin a Japanese actor in the Burk's show and his wife adopted Mrs. B A Francis's year old son. The child had been at the Children’s Home but was taken from bed on the mother’s written order and given to the foster parents amid protests. The couple aims to pass the child off as the Prince’s son in the show.
Lawrence resident Apmagam Davis was killed by a Fort Wayne locomotive. A team of two horses belonging to McKee & Porter plunged from a Ster benville wharf into the river. the horses drowned. An arson attempt targeted the M E Church at Clintonville amid a church split. East Liverroor society faces upheaval. Grand jury indicts William Cassassa for shooting with intent to kill, shocking the city after his prior release and departure to Pittsburgh.
Fate dealt seven local workers devastating injuries yesterday. TeeTs-Seth Teets Jr. was trapped by a collapsing wall at Third and Ferry, dyinght his companion Terra perished. Oliver Woods, a railroad engineer, was fatally injured by his own engine. Gorham Riley and Valentine Gorham were trapped in an embankment collapse. Riley suffered a broken leg while Gorham survived with an arm injury. Calagher, a Howe Brown & Co. employee, had an arm crushed by falling metal. Herbert Colerman of McCau lty Glasshouse sustained burns on his hands. John Kountz broke both legs in the Walton mines. possible internal injuries feared. Grant Powell and a companion were struck by a Birmingham streetcar on Carson street.
Florence Oil Company of Pittsburg with capital $2,000 was chartered yesterday. The annual Academy of Science and Art event will occur this evening. A group of colored men loitering near Fifth and Wye avenues were arrested last night. The Central station yard will gain trees from I. Jackson & Bro. Keeley Bi-Chloride of Gold Club opens new rooms at No 3 Third avenue on Monday evening. Rev. M A O’Nerit of Milton Pa visits for paralysis treatment. Randall Club trustees protested the gurlige ordinance before Councils. Coroner probes death of James Fillers of 2134 Forty-second street from injuries at Brown's mill. Three diphtheria and four scarlet fever cases reported citywide by the Bureau of Health. Ex-Officer Ben Clark case referred to Chief Murphy at Allegheny Public Safety Committee. Langworst pay matter also referred to Murphy. Body found at McKee's Rocks identified as Cornelius Schwalm a Panhandle brakeman missing months. his effects sent to mother in Ohio. body to be sent to Columbiana County, Ohio.
The Dispatch reports fair warm weather and a slow river rise. Gauge readings show 7 feet 9 inches at the falls, 6 inches above, and 19 feet in the canal. The John E K Speed sails for Memphis and other craft head for Carrollton Tell City Evansville and Tell City.
The report lists river levels such as the Whrertixne River at 15 feet 4 inches, Congos up and Hudson bows, and Ohlo river at 1 foot 11 inches with rain. It notes arrivals including Josh Henry, Percy Swain, and Joseph BL Willian, with mentions of cities like Pittsburgh and New Orleans and conditions described as cloudy and warm.
The Volunteer arrived from Louisville and the steamer Sam Brown from Cairo with 14 coal barges. The cruiser Percey Kelsey 14 and Charley Brown 17 left on the 4th for down river ports. Hon KxXOW Es will leave tomorrow on the Iron Queen as second mate. Cartas Coxast from Wheeling returned aboard the Meena Scotia. A complaint cites the poorly lit bridges on the Ohio River, claiming the lights are barely visible while Captain Rowley of the Scotia notes the Cincinnati leg was well lit but overall route lighting remains unchanged.
Police report multiple cases including Joan Newgeren charged with cruelty to a sickly 11 year old son, Tuowas Hicorss jailed then attempted self harm, William A Duncan accused of receiving stolen goods, Baxist Revanres released on $5000 bail citing self defense. Mrs Many Lasecamp says Frederick stole 140 from her bureau. A hearing set for S Goldman and FE Van Slewen over a shoe dispute. AstAaxr Scamor arrested for cruelty to his 12 year old son with a wagon injury. Anti Cruelty Society prosecutor in the case.
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