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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1891

Page

6

Great Reds vs. Browns battle at League Park in a tense game

Cincinnati reports a hard fought contest at League Park where the Reds faced a strong challenge from the Browns. King, Latham and Holliday featured for Cincinnati with Reilly, Marr and Brown contributing key plays as the teams traded runs in a dramatic early season clash. attendance noted as Arctic weather lingered.

Cincinnati League Park Silver” King Arlie Latham Gladiator Pete Coon Hollow Walla Walla Fred Carroll Will White Holliday Bierbauer Smith King Bettty Browntoe Slattery Sly Browning Harrington Reilly Siat Hanlon Mack Lesby Reis Latham Kleibauer Marr Hellly Sinlin

Pulverized Mickey Giants Hitters Edge Welch in Boston

The Boston Hitters overwhelm Mickey Welch and the Giants in a high scoring game. Key players include Gore, Tiernan, Connor, Buckley, and Stover with multiple hits and bases, while Heston adds the only notable two base hit. Umpire Huret presides as the scoring unfolds with many miscues and wild pitches.

Livston Heston Stevey Gore Tiernan Connor Buckley Tucker Quinn Brodie Kirward Stever Koodie Nash Gare Baveed Welch Whistler Neleh Kirst Huret

Thornton Weakens For Brooklyns Easy Win

New York report describes Thornton faltering as Brooklyns beat Philadelphia 7 to 3. Box score notes Giants players Griffin Dally Debehanty and others with hits and runs. Thornton hit by pitch and errors cited. first half led by Thornton’s pitching until late.

Phiila Rep AE Brooklin AE Haunten Fonty UW Maekoes Clementa.c Brown Duitye Alen Wiet Wes Pailadelpisia Thempeun Ae Collins Griffin Dally Bier Eet Thompson Thornton Schwitz Vtec Ieing Mosis Iron Sea Ula

Cleveland Young Men Struggle Versus Anson’s Team in May

Cleveland faltered through the game against Anson’s squad with a poor performance. The piece details a heavy setback by the local group as the 61st inning unfolded and the game slipped away. Chicago appeared to play a near parallel role, with mixed effort noted throughout.

Anson Cleveland Chicago

Association Baseball Scores and Schedule Notes

Baltimore defeated Louisville 19 to 6 and St Louis 13 at the day’s games. Columba faced Philadelphia with Cincinnati visiting Boston, while Washington played St Louis in a key match. Western League results include Minneapolis 6 Omaha 2 and Milwaukee 10 Lincoln 5 with St Paul hosting Kansas City.

Baltimore Louisville St. Louis Columba Washington Cincinnati Boston Minneapolis Umahs Sioux City Denver St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Lincoln

Unclear listing of matches and entries with multiple names

The text shows a sequence of match entries and participant names such as Cochran Wilson Penn Scott Clover Penrose and Wolstencroft. It reads like a tournament draw with first to eighth matches, multiple teams and numerous participants, but many fragments are garbled and hard to interpret.

Dison Cochran Ki G. A. Wilson Gern Penn Scott ‘Empler Wenvenenete Yapaton M Srow li Fietes Gaira W. Olenerot Peace BE Eine. Wich Penros Fielecy McDonald Eveanes Kelsey King Scott Coch Penrose N. W Wolstencroft O. Fallon Johnston Thurman Crane Miller Clarke Clover Fieles Wilson Mechting Duffey Meergan Holt Court Coeriee Fire A. A King Aap Holt Iee Kelsey Krueger Brown Fallon Shaner Scroggs McPherson Cochran Vielde Dippold A. Fallon Coldtencroft Johnaston McDonald Harbison Barnes Firet Falon Sutter A. H. Ming Donald Fillis Wallace Gee Yea Willison Denney cPhei

How the Italian Case Stands and U.S. Reaction

New Orleans grand jury findings on the killing of Italians stir State Department debate. Officials question treaty implications and whether nationality affects accountability while noting that eight victims were naturalized or intended naturalization. Porter's Rome leave discussed as pending.

Hineros New Orleans Grand Jury State Department Department of Justice Grant United States Italy

Periods of Workings of the Old Tales

Fragmentary note describes a June to November period for a fair of old tales and tacit works. It mentions upcoming statistics by Mr. Wright with Labor Department agents aiding after communications finish.

Satan Wright Labor Department

Young Men's Christian Association Opens 29th International Convention

Kansas City hosts the 29th international convention of the Young Men's Christian Association with officers elected for permanent organization led by Thomas H. McPheeters. The report discusses missionary work, youth snares, finances, libraries, and 25,000 members, noting two deaths among leaders.

Kansas City Young Men's Christian Association Calvary Baptist Church H. B. Chamberlain Denver Thomas H. McPheeters St. Louis Charles A. Jewell Connecticut Thomas A. Wilker Ontario David Coleman Alabama Henry A. Avery South Dakota Thomas D. Foster Iowa Samuel B. Harbizon Pennsylvania John A. Schewerhorn Colorado Herbert A. Clark Michigan Ralph C. Goodwin Massachusetts William McBride William H. Meade California WilliamcDonald Kansas City Association McPheeters C. 8. Holt Chicago International Committee Association Mission Felas Topeks Howard Crosby New York City Henry H. Webster

Where Are the Scullees Moth Challenges Local Men

Bellaire C May 6 Vaun G McTs issues a challenge to local men for boat racing. He offers a 200 yard long race against Jake Teemer Will White or Dan toould and a three mile race with a ten second head start for Thomas Richards. He invites responders to meet at the office for a match.

Jake Teemer Will White Dan Tould Oacide Uri Thomas Richards Mecesport Chalat Bellaire Vaun G

Exciting Trotting Finishes at Baltimore Driving Park

Telegram dispatch reports a thrilling day at the Gentleman Driving Park Baltimore with close finishes in race two featuring Sadie M and Miss Thompson. First race was one mile trotting Sat class for a purse of 23722 with Miss Thompson and Lady Gray among the noted entries. times cited around 2:31.

Baltimore Sadie M Miss Thompson Driving Park Lady Gray

Bolivar Defeated as Armoured Batting Shines for Home Team

Blatrsville May 6 Bolivar was routed in a lopsided game with the home club showing strong batting led by Armour who battered Bolivar’s pitcher Connelly. Bolivar managed only one hit, a liner by Binierilie, while Armour struck out several Bolivar batters. Umpire Scab Dagon.

Blatrsville Bolivar Armour Connelly Binierilie Elsirsville Armour, Ey D. Harr Eee Ohase William Barr Scab Dagon

Racing results from Nashville meet May sixth

The Nashville program today showed Uee Jay day Gre winning the first race over Van Cluse with Porter third in :57. Bureb Girst led Whittler and Rolly Bolly in the second race, with Texas (irie) in third at an unlisted time. Brandolette captured the one mile event ahead of Sir Abner and Chimes in 1:42. Mam Farmer won the five furlong, Wan placed second, Gen. Mitchell third. Nettie Kent led to win, with Gien Hall second and Long Hroeck third in 1:???.

Nashville Uee Jay Day Gre van Cluse Porter Bureb Girst Whittler Rolly Bolly Lae Mam R Texas Iri Brandolette Sir Abner Chimes Mam Farmer Wan Gen. Mitchell Nettie Kent Int Gien Hall Long Hroeck

Edgeworth and Leetsdale Battle in Tight Game

A close contest at Leetsdale yesterday featured Edgeworth against Leetsdale. Final scoring shows Edgeworth edging Leetsdale with Copeland leading Edgeworth and Annet and Palmer contributing key plays.

Leetsdale Edgeworth En Copeland Annet Palmar

Pirates Face Reds as Contract Jumpers Spark Debate

A Cincinnati telegram reports The Post calling out Pittsburg Pirates stars as contract jumpers. The piece denounces O Neill and the club for engaging thus with players under duress and questions the integrity of pitchers who could fix games for money, seeding sharp controversy before four games at League Park.

the Post J. Palmer O'Neill Pittsburg Pirates Gove O' Neil Pirates Pittsburg Cincinnati Reds Andromised King Baldwin Reilly

Lexington Racing Results May 6 Highlights

In Lexington on May 6 the program produced several races with clear placings. Fan King won the seven furlongs race followed by Falerno and Laura Dower. Camille Fire led the six furlongs, with Reputation second and Virgin II third. The one mile and one eighth event saw Halgowan win with Sportsman second and Allen Bane third. The remaining races recorded winners and times, noting Greeney Genes and Mary Anna among the places.

Lexington Fan King Falerno Laura Dower Furioues Camille Fire Reputation Virgin Ll Anes Mee Halgowan Ping

Sprint for 150 yards stars Morrissey vs Hammond in McKeesport

A sprint between Patrick Morrissey of McKeesport and Tom Hammond of Duquesne is planned for 100 yards with a four start, to be staged at a yet to be announced time and place. Hammond recently defeated Nicholl at Monon and will be a tough rival. a forfeit is posted and the race may occur in about three weeks.

Mckeesport Patrick Morrissey Tom Hammond Duquesne Ume Morrissey Hammond Nicholl Mononalvela City J. A K Gloversville N. Y Mae Huse Troy Sohustone Sones

Two Votes Short on Liquor Bill After Long Fight

In Harrisburg the Senate split on a liquor bill authorizing licensed dealers to ship goods to their places of business by carrier or own means. The measure received 24 votes, two short of passage, while 14 voted against. A separate provision barring stockholders or directors of certain firms from becoming notaries public was defeated.

Harrigburg May Senate Eat Deoa

President Kramer Announces ABA Contracts and Releases

Cincinnati May 6 President Kramer announces contracts and releases in the American Baseball Association. The list includes Columbus Philip Knefl and J A With nope ale ene Li with Philadelphia Feton Clamberlain and Washington James M Murns Thomas H Hart among others.

Cincinnati Kramer American Baseball Association Op roeRes Columbus Philip Knefl J. A Philadelphia Washington James M. Murns Thomas H. Hart

Banning Too Gay Sparks Headline Fight in Cincinnati

A Telegram from Neware reports W Banning placed ads in Cincinnati papers claiming readiness to fight anyone at 150 pounds. He assaulted F K Grogs, proprietor of Shenandoah restaurant, leaving him unrecognizable and unable to defend a child. Grogs was arrested.

Banning Dieparn Neware W. Banning Cincinnati F. MK. Grogs Shenandoah Gross

Horse Racing Card From Washington Meet May 6

First race one mile Syracuse wins with Mirabeau placing second and Gipsy Queen third in 14. Second race details incomplete with Coldstream and Cutalong in top three. Third race three-quarters mile Lutriguante leadsMabel second Belisarious third in 1:15. Fourth race five and a half furrows Thiers wins with Urowan second. Fifth race hurdle Delaware and Pat Uskiey place second with Dela ware first time 0:51.

Washington Syracuse Mirabeau Coldstream Cutalong Mabel Belisarious Thiers Uurowan Delaware Pat Uskiey

Pittsburg Baseball Benefiting Hospital Match

Pittsburg retail and wholesale merchants teams meet Saturday for a benefit game to support a proposed hospital. Players will parade the streets led by the Electric Band before the game.

TSP Aton McExEsront Pittsburg Mehecaport Aneelt

Baseball Notes Outline Player Moves Across Teams

The report lists Milwaukee releasing Pitcuks Buckley and St Paul releasing pitcher Dalton. Albany signs ex St Louis pitcher. Presumably King’s good work praised, while SAM SMITH released by Spokane. Columbus selects Mike Lehane as captain for remainder of season amid line-up discussions and managerial notes on patience and experimenting with positions.

Im DevWux T. Louis Albany Milwaukee St. Paul Dalton Chicago King Sam Smith Spokan Ulet Reapy&k Ware Calemrvas Mark Baldwen Euelcat Eee

Washington County League Opens With Four Clubs

The opening day of the Washington County Baseball League is set for next Saturday with four clubs entered: Washington, Canonsburg, Venetia, and Uniontown. Venetia travels to Canonsburg and Uniontown hosts Venita in the season opener. Two games are scheduled for Decoration Day and July 4.

Washington County League Rotfator Washington, Pa Washington County Baseball League Washhe Canonsburg Venitia Cingaville Venits Oleyonville Sancee

Consul Corte Expresses Dismay Over Grand Jury

Italian Consul in New Orleans M Pasquale Corte criticizes the grand jury for not using his evidence in the Hennessey murder case. He claims he provided documents and information but says only part was used and vows to forward a report to the home government.

New Orleans M. Pasquale Corte Mr. Corte Hennessey Grandary Grand Jury

A Scheme for Street Cars Introduces Receipts System

A new method on some electric lines replaces bell punches with conductor receipts for cash fares. Receipts come in pads of 100, each with a distinctive number and serial. At night the conductor must return used receipts to match the pad, creating a transfer check. The public’s stake appears as 100 receipts worth 25 cents, redeemable for six street car tickets upon return.

Newark Advertiser Notes Irish Champion Wrestler at Franklin

The champion wrestler who speaks English best is employed as a newspaper correspondent in Franklin Pennsylvania. He describes an incendiary fire at three o'clock in the morning and notes it has given the local people a cold chill.

Franklin

English View on New Orleans Grand Jury Findings

The St James Gazetts comments on the New Orleans grand jury's lynching case findings. It notes the jury did as expected and warns that Secretary Blaine may not appreciate its polemical tone and the issue of constitutional authority delaying government action.

Loroox St James Gazetts New Orleans Marquis di Rudini Hlaine

Schaefer Defeats Carter In Notable Billards Match

In Carcaco on May 6 the world champion Jacob Schaefer defeated Eugene Carter in a notable billiards challenge at Central Music Hall. The final score read Schaefer zero Carter 481 as Carter entered an unbeaten streak with a best run. About 5,300 spectators attended the event.

Carcaco Billards Jacob Kehaefer Eugene Carter Central Music Hall Schaefer Carter

Board of Appeals Meets in Semi Annual Session

The American Trotting Association Board of Appeals met for a semi annual session. Several cases were disposed of but none deemed sensational. The Nelson case was not presented to the board and no action was taken on it.

Chicago Board of Appeals American Trotting Association Nelson

Porter’s Leave Sparks Italian Government View

Rome May 6. The Italian government does not attach much significance to Minister P s expected request for leave of absence. The statement surprised political circles as the New Orleans incident seemed near an amicable settlement.

Itian HT Dunlap Rome P Ts New Orleans

Local Football Team to Don Best Men for McDonald Trip

McKre esport May 6 Local squad heads to McDonald Saturday for Western Pennsylvania Football League action in fall uniforms and with their strongest lineup. The item notes other regional sports events and boxing match talk from Gloversville and Troy as part of a busy sporting landscape.

Mckreesport McDonald

Fires Damage Multiple Buildings Across Towns Traced Losses

Fire reports from Oshkosh El Paso Edwardarille Massillon Grand Rapids and other locations cite losses ranging from minor to major. Notable totals include Paige's foundry 30000 in Oshkosh Hogg's livery barn 30000 in El Paso and the Grand Trunk lines buildings 25000 at Edwardarille. Several incidents are under investigation and insurance coverage varies.

Oshkosh Wit D. CO Paige el Paso Hogg Albany Lanre Edwardarille Mich Grand Trunk Railroad Concamet Losuranes

Death of Mrs Mangaret McCANDLESS in Allegheny City

Mrs Mangaret McCANDLESS died Thursday morning May 7 1891 at 1 10. She lived in her ninetieth year. Funeral from the residence of D H Campbell No 80 Palo Alto street Allegheny City with note of funeral hereafter.

Italian Vengeance Strikes Devoted Traveler in Florence

Florence reports an American, William Jacques from Newton Massachusetts, was driving with his daughter when a mob pelted the carriage with stones. The daughter defended her father and was seriously injured. The News quotes a New Orleans grand jury report offering limited satisfaction and urges pursuit of corrupt jurors.

Florence William Jacques Newton Mass Lonnox, May New Orleans Italy America

President Harrison Visits Tacoma in Rain to Promote American Merchant Marine

In Washington State a rainy reception in Tacoma greeted President Harrison and a government party. Governor Ferry and Tacoma’s mayor delivered welcome addresses as Harrison urged rebuilding an American merchant fleet to carry the flag into Puget Sound ports. The President then traveled by rail toward Seattle amid ceremonial proceeding.

Tacoma Wash Washington Ferry Harrison Puget Sound Shetakeil Ga Shere of Garren The the Presidental Seattle Aemnomet

Shooting Tournament at Brepot's Island Delights Fans

General sporting news reports a big success of the Brepot's Island shooting tournament with exciting contests. Local men win prizes as visitors praise Ittrepare as a top shooting center, and the event concludes today with yesterday's results listed in partial, unclear terms.

Pittsburg Brepot's Ittrepare M Niler Firat Fides. Krus

G A R Delegates Entertainment Bill Defeated

Lanse Michigan May 6 The bill to appropriate 30000 from the direct tax fund to aid in entertaining the National G A R encampment at Detroit this summer was defeated in the House this morning The vote stood 67 to 3, ten votes short of the required two thirds.

Lanse Micn Detroit

Congressional Tariff Committee Opens in New York

The United States Senate Tariff Committee met in New York City and worked late into the afternoon. It decided to extend the inquiry to various points across the country to continue its preliminary work.

New York May United States Senate Committee On

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