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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1890

Page

18

Dunlap Enables Marr to Reach Third and Score in Muddy Nine

In a rain-delayed game, Marr reached third on a walk and slid home on a bluff. McPhee struck out after a muff, then two steals and a passed ball helped McPhee complete a circuit. Be careful handling the muddy ball as Baker and Beard got bases on balls. Reilly drove a ball to Baker, Holliday tagged at the plate. Baker earned cheers as he came to bat, though his hit eluded him. Strong fielding and double plays by La Roque and Roat featured innings four and five while Pittsburgh’s errors aided Cincinnati’s three-run fifth. Sunday stole third. Berger connected for a hit. Final line: Cincinnati 4, Pittsburgh 0. Stolen bases by Hauseay Mullane and others. wild pitches and passed balls noted. Time 21 minutes.

Thlegham Dispatch Reds Dunlap Marr Beard McPhee Baker Holliday Reilly Scelaim Sunday Berger Cincinnati Pittspurg Pope Bere Kellly Kale Hollie Day Hauseay Mullane Aetanoy’ Hee Heffly Mere McKeesport Springfield Mckbeesport Boields Felder Hartman Sprinkla E Boy Nye Haller McKeeep Terenne Field Alllbee Stetson ron—Shoape s—Milbee Chase Milbee Walton Shoupe Miller Dally Dalle Cote Halter Johns Mah Miller Cote Englan Manxagen Babdock Arch Carpenter Kansas City Nail Buck Ewing Colts Hatfield Watney Pew

Brooklyn Beats Philadelphia In Tight 1977 Clutch Game

Two base hits by Berne and M. Foutz credited for Brooklyn. Foutz hits a three bagger with Corkhill homering. Fouts and Hamilton steal bases. Burns Daly Clementa Myers turn double plays. O Brien, ran, Foutz, Pink Marke, Hamilton cited for walks. Umpire Lynch officiates a 1 5? laborious outing.

Brooklys Bob Tekery Issivrsyeweree Esisen Steel Aky Brooklyn Phila Qcipaia Berne Foutz Corkhill Fouts

Boston Beats New York 3-2 in National League Tilt

Boston tops New York 3 to 2 as the visitors register two hits one being a scratch hit off pitcher Geteelin. Attendance reported at 10 percent. Score line noted as 3-2.

Boston New York New York National League Geteein Attendianre

Giants edge Boston Players in rain-shortened game

New York defeated Boston 2 to 1 as Connor Richardson and the outfielders sparked the win. Keefe pitched well before rain halted play and darkness ended the contest with Radbourne taking over. Attendance was 2,000 plus, while errors and fielding miscues capped a tense early season matchup.

New York Giants Boston Connor Richardson Keefe Ewing Brown Kelly Karnes Murphy Gafiier eSem Radbourne Hrowthers

Brook Errors Athletic Summary in City League

Brooklyn athletes Hatterles Widner Easton O Connor Stratton and others play in Rast bits at Columbus and Philadelphia. The summary notes Brook Errors Athletic with Pipateering the pees and Robinson McCullough Powers and Wes.

Ana Hatterles Widner Easton O'Connor Stratton Yen Apenexuce Columbus Louisville Philadelphia Albretion Brooklyn Lake Piatelie Rae

Players' League Officials Seek Court Restraint in Baseball Dispute

Philadelphia lawyers file three equity bills to restrict Albert Myers Samuel Thompson and John Clements from playing with the National League club. They allege contracts dated 1888 tied players to Love and the Philadelphia Players League club and seek injunctions to prevent further service under rival arrangements. The defendants are currently with the National League team in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Players’ League Ekefrain Myers Thompson Clements National League Isfeciail Ian National Baseball Club of Philadelphia John Clements Love Pali Basrball Vom Soason IMM

McKeesport Wins Slugfest Over Springfield in Long Game

McKeeport defeated Springfield 5 to 2 after a high scoring slugging contest that lasted 11 innings. Shoupe hit a homer and McKeeport produced timely hits, with strong fielding including a standout one hand catch and a double play.

Youngstown Triumph Over Canton 2–0 In Tri-State Showdown

In a brilliant Tri-State League game at Youngstown Canton failed to score, Youngstown winning 2 to 0. Key plays included two-base hit by Porter and multiple double plays involving Idalias and Line and Williams to Darrah. Pitcher Williams fanned 16 for Youngstown while Canton’s Payne struck out 3. Attendance was noted but not listed.

Youngstown Canton Yourcetown Seneee Ae Tn Cantina Su' Mary Porter Carr Yadk Collins Cline Sherman Voorhis Morton Bechtel Piers Idalias Line Williams Darrah Bechtel Parker Ana Walsh Cody Walsh B Payne William's Rota Gata Lew Hill

Dayton Triumph In Eleven Inning Baseball Tilt

A high scoring game at Wheeling ends Dayton 10 to Wheeling 8 after 11 innings. Errors favor Dayton 6 to 3. Batteries were Fitz-Fersid and Ziegier for Dayton and Wilson and Beott for Wheeling.

Dayton Wheeling Dispatch W. VA Fitz- Fersid Ziegier Wilson and Beott

Voss Leaves the Club for Cincinnati. McKeesport Fair First Baseman

Alex Voss, McKeesport club first baseman and ex manager, leaves after club cannot pay his salary under rules. Lancer to play first base until a manager is secured. fans petitioned to retain Voss as player. Toronto notes: Red Cross of Wheeling ties with Toronto after a strong showing despite wet weather. C Daniels hits a homer and Johnson pitchers well.

Apaton McKectromt Alex Voss McKeesport Fit Wiessen Cincinnati Lancer ToRonto Red Cross Club Wheeling Young C. Daniels Johson O'Brien

Draft horse racing deal signed for season with Dwyers

New York May 10 Isaac Murphy signed to ride for B Hogglin during the 1600 season. It had been claimed Murphy would do most heavy-weight riding for the Dwyers this season but Mat Byrnes secured his man at Long Island. Garrison is at Gravesend aiding the Dwyers with their horses and may ride Sir Dixon in the handicap next Thursday.

New York Isaac Murphy Ford B. Hogglin Sesson Mat Byrnes Garrison Gravesend Sir Dixon Alog McCcaffrey East End Gymnasium T le Pookmakers' Association Louisville Association Price Bergan Martin Herpags F. Walbaum Dever Brothers Dewey L. BE. Davies Roy Wilkes Lexington Moonee Valley Australia Per Maud S New Orleans Madden Lowom Eric Stonemason Sparling Worth Mobespierre Pell American Trotting Association William G. Cody Watertown Wis Tom Criswell W. E. Everhart Matta Ho David Crockett Emperor of Norfolk Bob Thomas California Brooklyn Mates Fides Los Angeles Diablo Diol Bendrift Orifiamme Tenny Senorita Proctor Knott Brown Princess Blackburn Vengeur Carroll Bouquet Afumwend Nashville Mari Anys Georges Steadman England William Muldoon Jack Carkeek Evan le Carlisle Compa George Steadman Sporting Lf Evan Lewis el Ee

Mountain Boys Defeat New Windsor West Min Team in Close Game

May 10 report from Emmette describes Mt Marys College nine thrilling a dom onds game, staying with a combined squad from New Windsor College and West Minane Coe. The Mountain boys won by a narrow margin with a final score near two digits.

TNE Mt. 8. Mary's College New Windsor College West Minane Coe Mountain Boys

East End Gymnasium tourney sparks Tuesday contests

Recap notes strong matchups expected at the East End Gymnasium tournament Tuesday night as teams vie for regional bragging rights. Local sporting chatter covers jockeys, horses, and forthcoming trials in a busy note from the scene.

Tennis Champions and Billiard Riches Dominate Local Club Scene

Loxpox May 10 reports Pettitt of Boston defeated P Latham of the Queen's Club Kensington in a club match as Saunders of Dublin eyes the championship. Warren beat Curtis to challenge Sir Edward Gray for English amateur honors while Pettitt's form hints at Saunders’ looming test. The piece covers baseball, umpiring debates, league politics, and cross sport notes from the era.

Loxpox Pettitt Boston P. Latham Queen's Club Kensington Saunders Dublin Manchester Latham Pettutt Fiske Warren Boston Athletic Club E. B. Curtis Sir Edward Gray Warren Curtis Love

English Torfites Win Chester Cup on Narrow Finish

Tyrant wins the Chester cup amid a tight finish after Vasistan drops back due to weight. Vasistas places a neck behind in a 17-horse field with stakes totaling 3,000 sovereigns. Derby favorite Surefoot odds widen, and Philomel suffers a heavy defeat in Jubilee stakes.

Leason Tyrant Goldseeker Vasistan Surefoot Philomel Imp Theophilus Zaca Vasistas

Big Billiard Venture at London Theater

Harry Dartis buys 16 billiard tables from Brunswick-Halke of Cincinnati for the London Theater in Pittsburg. He aims to renovate the interior to rival major establishments and launch a city wide billiard venture. Opening day will be set soon with Jacob Schaeffer and Franz Lves slated to play the inaugural match.

Pittsburg Harry Darin London Brunswick-Halke Cincinnati Davis

Linpox Park Saturday Race Day Results

A regular Saturday crowd attended Linpox Park. Results include Umpire Kelly winning the first race of four furlongs with Claudine second. Taragon clipping Tristan in the mile and a furlong race. Monsoon first in six and a half furlongs with Manila second. Amboy ne La Grippe second and Extra third in five and one half furlongs. Tristal 2 erst winning seven furlongs with Prodi gal second and Martin Hassell third. St. Paris Tea Lo OR Sec second and Larchmont third in one mile with a 1:44 time.

Linpox Park Kelly Claudine Taragon Tristan Castaway Monsoon Manila Re-Echo Timely Amboyne la Grippe Prodigal Martin Hassell St. Paris Tea Lo Larchmont

Hempton Park Great Jubilee Stakes Winner Named

The second and final day of the Kempton Park spring meeting featured the Hempton Park Great Jubilee stakes for 3-year-olds and up on the new mile course. Imp Captain, ridden by L. H. Jones, won the race with Vasistas, owned by Daron De Hirsch, finishing third.

Poar J.T. Eee Imp Captai L. H. Jones Peck Oud Daron de Hirsch Vasistas

Connellsville and Scottdale Postpone Game. Tarentum to Visit

The Connellsville and Scottdale clubs did not play today due to a rule and postponed the game to next Kinrugane. Tarentum club from Allegheny County will play here next Thursday. Brownsville in Fayette County forms a new league club.

Scottdale Connellsville Keiraucaien Tarentum Club Allegheny County Thuressy Brownsville Fayette County

Paddy McBride to Fight Mike Dugan Next Saturday

Reports from Wilt Betterday say Paddy McBride and Mike Dugan will meet in a boxing match in a nearby town next Saturday. Dugan trains hard and his supporters expect a strong showing while McBride looks to win. The bout shapes up as a likely good contest with each camp confident.

Paddy McBride Mike Dugan Meride McBride Dugan Hetson

Wrestlers to Clash In Catch-Can Matches Tonight

Giroceck George accepts Tom Connor's challenge for a 200 side catch-as-catch-can bout in Ente, Pa. on Monday evening May 10. Charles Green and Hugh Leonard, formerly of the Buffalo Club, will also meet in a handicap match.

Ente Giroceck George Tom Connor Charles Green Hugh Leonard Buffalo Club

Nikirk Triumphs in Two Mile Race at East Liberty Rink

More than 20 spectators watched Ed Nikirk defeat Krautworm in a two mile race at the East Liberty Rink last evening. Nikirk, the favorite, stayed close early and pulled away near the end to win by roughly 10 yards in about 10 minutes.

Ed Nikirk Krautworm East Liberty Nikirk Ee Nikirk

Lexington Races and Baseball Notes From May Day

Races at Lexington report results across six events with Spectator and others placing in each. Baseball notes mention pitchers Merchanza and Arch Carpenter in Kansas City and Chicago innings, plus varied league updates and player remarks.

Local amateur clubs open season with varied scores

The Postal Telegraph nine defeated the Poet team 9 to 1 while Fifth Wave Blues beat Brotherhood Stars 3 to 17. Fayette Juniors of Allegheny won 11 to 0 over Hazel Hill Records, and Street Stars topped Sixth Ward Stars 3 to 17. Larimer Avenue Stars beat Morgantonters 17 to 0 at East Liberty Park with Harmon striking out five. St Pauls defeated Hazlewood Stars in a football game 10 to 0 with Gernet and Hemmingray starring for Stars. Acme Club organises and seeks to challenge any amateur team in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. manager H B Bright at Spring Garden Avenue, Allegheny.

Postal Telegraph Poet Fifth Wave Blues Brotherhood Stars Fayette Juniors Allegheny Hazel Hill Sixth Ward Stars Larimer Avenue Ktars Moboganters East Liberty Park Frankstown J. Meckleys Tae Eé Hanlons Wey Heckers Harmon St. Pauls Hazlewood Stars Gernet St. Paul Sentery and Hemmingray i Acme Pees Ohio Estern Pennsylvania H. B. Bright Ipanager Spring Garden Avenue

Rivers bustle as coal and whisky move southward

There was much bustle and noise on the rivers and wharfs yesterday with a high water level. The Wood street gauge showed 9 feet Winober at 4 PM and the river was slowly falling. Carloads of whisky jars and furniture were moved to the South side.

Wood Street

River News From Cincinnati to Porkopolis Excursion Run

A telegram reports river conditions with St Louis and Cincinnati gauge marks. The Keystone State will depart Monday for Cincinnati carrying numerous excursionists to Porkopolis. The Adam Jacobs and the Courier arrived in port with favorable trips and cargoes while Henderson of the P&C wharf-boat ceases work for days.

Keystone State Cincinnati Porkopolis Adam Jacobs P., B.G. Line Courier Robert Henderson John A. Johnston Samuel Rankin Hartford Conn Smalls East Hart Way

Man confronts rival in street dispute over wife

At Sixteenth and Sarah streets last evening a man named Louis blocked a man following his wife Mrs. J. J. Louis and her escort Hamlet Reese. Louis knocked down the escort before being taken to the station house. the couple disappeared, with Louis accusing the rival of stealing his wife.

Sixteenth Sarah Streets J. J. Louis Hamlet Reese Louis Reese

Wooin g of Winnie Daughter of the Confederacy

Syracuse reports the engagement of Winnie Davis daughter of Jefferson Davis to Alfred Wilkinson of Syracuse New York. The tale traces a long courtship dating to 1826 linking Davis Emory and family histories with a northern and southern union. Wilkinson a Harvard student with a patent law practice and Winnie famed for her education forge a romance amid Civil War era divides.

Winnie Davis Alfred Wilkinson Syracuse N. Y Jefferson Davis Robert Louis Stevenson Winnie Wilkinson Jeff Davis West Point William H. Emory Nineteenth Army Corps Sheridan Emory Davis Thomas Emory Campbell Dr. Emory Young Wilkinson North Harvard

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