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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1892
Page
11
Report from Exposition Park describes a decided Pittsburg victory over the New York Giants after New York players abandoned the field following a rain delay. Umpire Macallar awarded the forfeit to Pittsburg, citing rule 26 and ensuring public faith in baseball. Galvin pitched for Pitt, securing the win amid controversy.
Louisville fans witnessed a pitchers duel as Stratton edged the Sematers 1-0 under cloudy skies with about 800 in attendance. Key plays featured several defensive gems and a lone run in a tight contest, highlighting a crisp plus tense cobbled box. The line score shows Louisville defeating the visiting team in a game marked by solid pitching and minor scoring chances.
In a drizzle limited to May 10, Chicago defeats Brooklyn as fielding slips on wet ground. Rosen belted a standout batting display while both sides struggled with the slick turf. Wilmot and Cooney led scoring efforts amid miscues.
The report covers two games featuring St. Louis Philadelphia and Cleveland Boston. It lists line scores, hits, errors, and key plays including home runs by Werden and Allen, two-base hits by Hamilton and Haliman, stolen bases by Glasscock and Caruthers, and pitching notes with innings totals and umpires. Rain halted one game in Cleveland.
The Boston team arrives to finish the Eastern series in the West. Baldwin and Mack form the home battery with Farrell at third and Smith in left. Staley or Nichols will pitch, while Kelly and the New Yorks depart.
Boston plays Pittsburg Brooklyn meets Cleveland New York faces Louisville Philadelphia challenges Cincinnati Baltimore hosts St Louis Washington opposes Chicago Schedule lists six matchups with city and team names for the day.
Thayer Torreyson, manager of the Pittsburg club of the Pennsylvania State League, has nearly signed a strong roster from top state clubs. The lineup includes Jack Menefee and Henry Jones as pitchers, Fred Miller at shortstop, Torreyson at first, Caro at second, Rinehart at third, Hartman in left, Lemon in center, with a catcher and right fielder to be added. The club opens at East Liverpool on May 12, with a solid prospect outside of Pittsburg Leave club.
Baappock May 10 The formal opening of the baseball season will take place here Saturday in Union Park. The All Americans of Homestead will play the home team the Young Americans. The two clubs will be escorted to the grounds by the Edgar Thomson Band. Superintendent Schwab of the Edgar Thomson plant will address the crowd before the game. Mrs Schwab who presented the home club with new uniforms will be in attendance.
Crscixxatt May 10 Special The Orioles moved on to St Louis tonight leaving Long John Reilly on the fence. He appears unsure what he will do and the Baltimore procession went on without him. Gilbert who was sent home from Chicago will be released a fate that awaited Wood had Reilly signed.
Manager Farrington announces signings of Southard Bratler Stohers Romsey Poole Collings Gonsberk Easterday Vallee Rothermel O Hara Drauby and other infielders and outfielders for the upcoming season at Harrisburg.
A brief OCR fragment mentions Columbeas at Columbus and Kansas City with unclear context. The readable text provides two place names and a numeric tag but no actions or outcomes. More readable content is needed to produce a complete, factual item.
Reports from Cincinnati Cleveland and Pittsburgh outline recent games, player performances, and manager comments. Nasittos leads stolen bases, Confront Galvin secured an easy win, Buck Ewes aided a runaway Dusinese, and Priemen Wooprock reports for Cleveland duties. The New York team seeks poplarity while facing Boston, with reactions from fans and managers about recent decisions and future matchups.
The report notes officials cautioning on a protest from the New York club and delaying bets until the League rules. President Vorpis AME vows to shield his players from taunts while umpire Heer earns praise as a capable official. Contemplation of lineup changes includes Holiiday to right and seeking Dickey Johnston for center, with pavilion managers advising and others eyeing Eddie Burke for leadership.
Louisville May 10 The Derby field of five colts faces a variable forecast with a potentially muddy track turning to clear as evening winds shift. Interest centers on Phil Dwyer Arm and Irish Chief with opinions split on the winner. Irish Chief from Lexington arrived confident of victory. Azra Overton Penny Huron likely to ride.
The Brooklyn Handicap favorite Longstreet impressed in a brisk morning workout at New Year. With Raceland Banquet Nomad and Michaell. Dwyer's string also training, Longstreet and Nomad led a three-quarters drill. Longstreet surged in the home stretch, finishing a mile in 1:43.5 with a hard pull before easing to a slower final furlong. Nomad posted a quicker split, drawing cautious attention from observers.
Nashville crowds enjoy fine weather and strong betting as Balgowan wins the Maxwell House Handicap and several races conclude with clear placings. At St Louis tracks, Mins Pickwick and Pilar win sprints while other contenders finish behind in a day of fast times and close finishes.
Weather turned poor at Lexington with hot favorites lead, Dudley Parole runner up, Corinne Kiney third. Green Moon won by five lengths. At New Jersey track, sunny with large crowd. multiple races, winners include Regina, Nick, Mabel Glenn, Badge, Climax Hen.
The Louisville races begin today with reduced popularity. J. Sade of San Francisco buys the 2 year old bay colt Ben Hur from Palo Alto stock farm with its engagements. Lang the popular driver of 4 B. Richardson arrives from Columbia. Tenn Hoe female here till June races. Lang has nine horses in training and a string of tyers to watch. An admirer calls him a driver with few equals.
In Tonoxto Ontario on May 10 Hanlan and O Connor publish a card offering James Stansbury of Australis a chance to row for cash advances and prize money across several events. A separate note says the Hanlan O Connor versus Hosmer Teemer double scull race scheduled for May 50 is canceled due to Hosmer’s commitments with the Passaic Rowing Club. Also in Toronto William O Connor challenges John Teemer for any distance and sum. Ed Reilly, local wrestler, is described as willing.
The paper reports J. Rosa of Homestead and Frank Weisfer cher of McKeesport signed for a $100 side contest on May 21 at Long Run Paign farm. They will shoot seven live birds at 21 yards with a 60 yard boundary using one and a half ounces of shot per load. Both are regarded as skilled shooters and the match is eagerly anticipated.
The Ring notes Ed Smith vs Shea rescheduled to June while a challenge to fight Alec Greggians is issued for a purse. California Athletic Club offers 2000 for Danny Needham of St Paul welterweight champion of America and George Dawson welterweight champion of Australia to fight.
Tow Hammond will be at the office tomorrow seeking a match with Herser. Saxpony, the strong man, caught two thieves in Nice and led them to a police station amid cheers. Wallace Fogs declined coaching duties for the Weaper Boat Club in favor of Staten Island Athletic Club. The junior eight is set for New York waters with heats likely if many crews enter. Tom McInerney lost a bout to Jimmy Conner by a flying fall, then won in one minute. John Freepatnier has been engaged to coach the Dohmain Boat Club of Harlem. an eight-oared shell will compete in the Harlem regatta on May 41.
James O'Consext of Noblestown is held for court on liquor selling without a license. Thomas Bertey, who assaulted Mrs. Mary Robison on March 20, was captured after fleeing the city. A series of arrests follow for larceny, assault, and disorder as police report multiple inquiries and hearings.
Wirtemsrere awards contract for fire alarm system and closes Carnegie Library on Decoration Day. Ordinance Officer probes coal dealer weights. Second Brigade Examining Board to meet Friday evening at Seventh Avenues Hotel. Pardons for Joskin Kesey of Allerheny. Corre Exauiven Hourman on annual charity wards visit. Robert Jonxson rescued after falling from a coal barge into the Monongahela River. Two orphans Hees Grant and Harry Horn fled Tannehill Orphan Asylum. captured near Port Perry.
The Ohio Grand Army Department Encampment began its first day in Pieva with strong enthusiasm. Ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes arrived tonight, boosting attendance and ceremonial momentum.
River items report rising water with 19 feet 6 inches on the falls and 3 feet 8 inches on the canal. Boats moving include the Padoons arriving from Alabama, Henry Logan shipping to New Orleans, Magnolia towing coal to New Orleans, and Joe B Williams with a big tow to Cincinnati Fleetwood Carrollton Big Kanawha to Evansville City of Owensboro. Weather is cloudy and cooler.
River readings show Allegeny Junction at 10 feet 11 inches and falling with cloudy cool conditions. Wantes River at light rain and rising. MonGaxToOwx River at 4 feet 3 inches with clear skies. ChenongstrutE River at 4 feet 6 inches and falling with clear conditions. Thermometer readings around 2 at 4 PM and 7 at night.
Vanishing flood readings show Evansville to Cincinnati and Wheeling rivers dropping after last night's heavy rain. Memphis and Natchez report easing levels with no damage. bayous, levees, and surrounding areas remain largely intact despite the storm.
Last night W. O. Staples National Secretary and A. E. Burkitt National Vice Councilor of the Daughters of Liberty visited Lucy Webb Hayes and General Putnam Councils in Lawrenceville. This evening a union meeting will be held at the Pittsburg Council hall where they will again be present.
An unidentified man was struck by a westbound freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad between Homewood and Brushton stations. He was discovered beside the tracks and transported to Mercy Hospital, badly injured with prognosis grim for the morning.
Max Klein's Silver Age Whisky used exclusively in this institution for medicinal para lines with reported results. F. EK winensewe Superintendent.
New York Philadelphia May 10 The final meeting of the Johnstown Flood Relief Commission reported total receipts and disbursements of 2 966 384 43 dollars plus substantial in kind relief. Auditors advised reviewing post report payments as the commission closes its accounts. A residual balance of 30 091 55 dollars was set for hospital and flood survivor needs and a monument to the unknown dead.
The Republican conference in White Hall at 3 pm nominated Thomas W. Phillips after an initial ballot gave him 43 votes against Dr. Caldwell 14. Dr. Caldwell and Major Alex McDowell proposed other figures while Major McDowell also mentioned Robert Lincoln. the crowd roared for Blaine and Phillips received strong endorsements from Butler and Beaver counties.
West Eciasern May 10 Special E C Donkle a well known teamster of Homestead came to town for contracting with John A Lewis. He brought a young woman claiming to be his wife. A legal wife appeared with the infant and claimed Donkle as her husband. The constable restrained arrest as Donkle pleaded ruin to his name and promised to return home with his wife. Aggressive questioning revealed the woman’s claimed name Mrs Agnes Miller of Homestead and age two years.
Intense excitement followed a break in at St Pauls Episcopal Church on May 10 as the costly processional cross vanished. The memorial cross, blessed by Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburgh, accompanied by a fold stool, recalled deceased choir members and was donated in memory of Hon. Wm. I. Scott.
Greensbora May 10 reports say Rev A L Yont elected president of the Lutheran Conference leading to adjournment until morning. Sunday School Convention convened at 2 pm with reports from superintendents showing prosperity. Rev A L Yont came from Williamsport to serve as president. Rev Mr Kennedy of Pittsburg spoke. In Washington James P Sayers prominent attorney and Prohibitionist becomes deranged. doctors cite kidney disease as a contributing factor.
For ten days certain county sections are flooded with counterfeit five dollar bills and post offices handle a surge of green goods letters over six weeks. The notes likely originate from this source as eight of ten residents in some townships received green wood letters. One hundred years old to day Hannissone May 10 arrangements are
A celebration is being prepared tomorrow to honor Mrs. Nancy Christ, a resident of this city, marking her one hundredth birthday. She states she was born in Mercersburg in 17 percent, though she is blind and partially deaf.
May 10 in West Virginia the Confederate veterans gathering for Stonewall Jackson's birth anniversary faced a clash when a young man displayed Confederate and Union flags from an office window. An old Union veteran and a Republican leader demanded removal, sparking crowd tension before cooler heads prevailed. Generals and senators from Washington addressed the veterans at the Opera House.
In Parkensstne on May 10 officers hold warrants for several young city residents, accused of burglary and robbery amid claims the incident was a joke. Two Russians, lodged by J Dubinsky and partner, awoke to loud sounds as suspects rifled pockets after forcefully entering their room. One Russian alleges beating and theft. an attempt to downplay the event failed as warrants were issued.
On the Pemickey between Braddock and Port Perry, William Daugherty of Port Perry John Moran and John Scanlon were struck by an engine. Moran died instantly Daugherty and Scanlon were badly hurt leaping a one foot wall Moran a G A R member and a UVL No 6 leader in Pittsburg. A year earlier William Stevenson was cut by a train on the same track and died two days later.
In Youngstown on May 10 a farmer Barnes was swindled out of 2200 by two confidence men. They are located in New York and will be brought back for trial. The swindle hastened Burnett’s death and Dr. McCandles died suddenly with no will found, leaving his estate to his daughter Mrs FE McClure of Apollo PA. Relatives in Pittsburg say a will was drawn but is missing and will be probated.
The annual session of the Knights of the Golden Eagle of Pennsylvania opened in Chambersburg with Grand Chief D. D. Manch presiding. An afternoon parade awarded prizes including 100 dollars in gold to Huburg Commandery for best drilled commandery, 50 dollars to the Beward Commandery, a silk U S flag to Mount Penn Commandery, a fatigue uniform to Pioneer Castle, and top honors to Harris Commandery for largest turnout.
After a mayoral and medical consult, public schools in Toronto Ohio were dismissed until September to prevent a scarlet fever epidemic among children. Officials blame sewage as the source of the outbreak.
A man jailed as Joe Keys, accused wife murderer, seeks habeas corpus claiming the name Lewis Jactin and German origin. Residents of Shippensville are split on his identity as investigators pursue clarifications in court today.
In Wueriixe at 9 o clock the jury found Mrs Frank Leslie not guilty for shooting her husband at a disorderly house. Defense cited justifiable homicide after evidence showed years of brutal treatment and repeated threats to her life.
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