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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1892
Page
11
Chicago Colts defeat the Senators behind outfield and infield support as Dolan is hit hard by Chicago bats. Errors by Killen and Radford spark the win in the later game while Dolan struggles on the mound. Attendance around 1,000.
The team departs this morning for Cleveland to play today and tomorrow. Galvin Ehret and Camp stay behind. Woodcock is expected to join today and may pitch tomorrow. Smith is slated to pitch today.
Fragmentary OCR text shows city mentions Columbus and Milwaukee with scattered figures. No clear event, date, or names. cannot determine a coherent human-interest item or outcome.
May 12 Homestead Pa special reports high interest in a Saturday game between Homestead baseball club and Braddock Young Americans. Homestead also hosts the All Americans ages 16 to 18 who will challenge Braddock after the senior game. James Jt Ross and P Dean of Pittsburgh will shoot a live pigeon match at West Ban erase on Saturday at 2 PM with a 10 dollar side stake.
The column surveys turmoil in the Senators mood, Eastern and Western leagues shifting teams, managers seeking trades, and umpire changes. It notes Shaw’s remarks, Gumbent’s pitching for Young Americas, and protests over forfeited games. Batting leaders and retirements are mentioned alongside scattered club opinions.
The Board of Review of the American Trotting Association finished its session in Chicago on May 12 and adjourned to meet in New York in the fall. A T Nash was expelled for ringing while D B Purce D A H Imes and the horse George H Buckskin George were suspended. Lamson and Joe Davis were expelled. Lamson’s case may be reconsidered. P Huntress and August Lukens were temporarily reinstated after prior expulsions.
Large crowd attends a program at Gorrexines noting poor track conditions. Results include Narks colt first in the three furlong opener and Pagan first in the six furlong fifth, with several other placements across six races and times such as 1:04 for the sixth event.
Garfield Park Club wins its legal fight as Judge McConnell rules against West Park Commissioners over setting a World ing line along the boulevard. The ruling preserves the race track’s existence for about five more years, as further action would require service of personal summons to thousands of property owners.
Local workers upgrade Homewood track to first class condition as funds flow into Longstreet projects near Brooklyn. Mentions Myron Hellsinger at Richfield Springs with several horse names and times, plus St Louis turf reports listing numerous stables including Garfield Park Club entries and others.
Fine weather draws crowd at Churchill Downs where Deerfoot edges Monrovia by a nose to win the Hurstbourne Stakes. The program lists six races with Salvation Colonel Clay Interior Dr Morris Deerfoot Monrovia Fay S Mary McGowan Kindera Miss Knott Kinslim Helena Unadille among the results. Time notes given for each race.
Races at Louis stage results list six furlongs winners Tom Kari and six and a half furlongs Bert Jordan Hominy with Queen Tot as runner up. Hotel stakes four furlongs Hielen Nichols wins with Bijour second. Fifth race six and a half furlongs Arrick wins Colton second. Sixth race one mile Ethel Grey wins Innocence places third with times noted.
Bob Fitzsimmons may not meet Tei Pritchard at the Olympic Club or New Orleans on September 6. Manager Jimny Carroll says signing as is would be unwise and cites a West tour offer as a factor. Carroll notes a Fox communication from the Olympic Club seeking contract viability and hints Pritchard has avoided coming to this country.
Pritchard shows reluctance to travel to America for a proposed bout. The Olympic Club’s purse may be unmatched, and a match across the water is planned only if terms are met. If proposals fail, a nationwide tour and cancellation of the match are possible.
Beaver Falls Pa May 12 The Beaver Falls Sportsman's Association plans a big shoot at Geneva Park on Decoration Day with eight regular matches and sweepstakes. Events start 9 30 AM with prizes from local business men and hotel keepers plus cash awards. General averages open to Beaver county shooters, others welcome.
May 12 report on the Sporting Review team trophy event where Buckeye Club of Dayton led by Dr. Vincent and Edward Cain scored 91 with a close finish as Toledo Club trailed at 00. Five hundred spectators watched the contest unfold.
It was settled that the next USLTA Eastern doubles championship will be at Congress Park Saratoga starting August 2 for a full week of tennis. The New York State gentlemen’s singles championship follows for three days, confirming a weeklong tennis gathering of the country’s best players.
Billy Maher Australian lightweight champion stopped Frank Purcell of Salt Lake City in 15 rounds at the Pastime Club. Maher dominated the fight for a purse of $0, leaving Purcell with a one sided contest and no injuries to Maher.
Last evening the Keystone Bicycle Club held a reception for Frank G. Lenz a club member who departs Sunday to tour the world. A luncheon was served and Lenz received a useful present.
Henry Klink Jr. set a new world half mile mark at East Lake yesterday, lowering the record from 2 53 to 2 45 in a walking match. He fainted at the close of the event.
Frank Glover’s benefit in Chicago was a success and critics question Fitz’s priorities between show business and sport. Plans emerge for Tansey vs Brennan next Monday with two ounce gloves. Norton_CR: Mikie Norton stands ready to meet Frankie McHugh again while Paul Kid seeks a rematch for McHugh in Cincinnati.
Postoffice Inspector H. K. McCalmont nabbed three members of a daring burglary gang active in northwestern Pennsylvania. Clyde P. Hamilton and Tom Hughes were arrested in Franklin and Butler, with Raymond the safeblower later captured in Detroit. Investigations tie the group to multiple robberies, including a Ridgway post office theft, and several co-conspirators remain jailed.
After a week’s adjournment the Pipes murder trial resumed as W. B. Pipes, weak from illness, appeared in court. Prosecution and defense presented conflicting testimony about Huffman’s actions and the shooting with key findings including Huffman’s coat in Pipes’ shed, and witnesses placing Pipes near the scene. The trial adjourned with arguments due tomorrow.
BR F Jackson and Jack Allen plan a pool match next Wednesday Braddock avenue. May 14 walking contest begins at Baum's pavilion with 200 plus women pedestrians. 200 bicycle riders in New Haven many ride to work. Canadian James Hurley to compete at regatta junior single. Hissen's hackers failed to appear to race Hammond 50 yards but will come tonight. Waverly Gun Club to hold June 14 16 17 shooting tournament in Waverly Massachusetts. Hawkins will not row Harlem regatta unless Hedley of Vesper improves to challenge. Neptune Boat Club Baltimore plans a big regatta on the Patapsco River with 100 funding and public support. Tom McInerney loses to Farmer Burns in Chicago three falls and times. Benny Jones defeats Joe Burns in Denver handicap match Burns to throw Henry three times in an hour with one success in 12 minutes.
Mars 71srsos accuses Albert Hallowell of stealing a toolkit from a saloon. James Vasey waives a hear ing for court on a serious charge brought by Annie Sickman. Peter Livixsey arrested for causing a disturbance on a Fifth Avenue cable car in Soho. E E Bextz and C W Tott, Allegheny second hand store proprietors, arrested for receiving stolen goods. Jackson Williams arrested for assault and attempted robbery of a Hebre w peddler on Eleventh street. Grones Fenster, ex policeman, sent to jail two days after a suicide attempt by jumping into the river. Frank Sebewarra declared insane and sent to the Poor Farm after disorderly conduct. Annie Monnison arrested for stealing clothing from Mrs Sippy on Scott street. previously in penitentiary for larceny. James Guiter and Thomas Croakley arrested after altercation on Eleventh street. work for Philadelphia Company at Chartiers. Report of William Wolfe’s arrest was incorrect. he remains at large. Joax Lewis arrested for cruelty to family under Humane Society. hearing today. C Leverage, colored, arrested for robbing second hand shoe store owned by Gobretz on Cherry alley. possession of a shoe. Henric Schweinbrates, a German, accused of club assault on Michael Heinbein. warrant issued. Jeux Lewis, 2207 Jane street, Southside, arrested for cruelty and neglect of civil men and wife. abuse alleged by Anti Cruelty Society official.
In Krxowoop West Virginia on May 12 the county clerk J A Martin describes a new ballot box design. A metal door with wood backing is secured by a knob and a hasp for two locks. During voting the knob slides the wood door over the ballot slot and a spring seals the slot, requiring both locks to open.
In Massillon on May 12 Mrs. Jacob Bruny blocked Electric Light Company workers by lying in a trench to stop a pole. After she held her ground, workers moved operations eight feet away and planted the pole. Bruny vows to cut the poles tonight.
Frank Van Loon, condemned bank robber and murderer, was moved to the penitentiary today. He travels with Sherri Freece and his attorney Senator Sutton. Sutton plans a transcript for Circuit Court to pursue the case, insisting Van Loon's innocence and vowing to continue the fight.
The minister, confirmed at Calvary Church by Bishop Brewer of Montana, has led St Paul’s for three years. At the recent conference he requested placement on the supernumerary list and indicated potential calls from a Western city, despite being invited to stay.
In Amstoxhtons on May 13 a gardener uncovered a newly buried coffin in a neglected section. The coffin held a pretty infant body undated, likely buried around midnight. Sanitary Committee and police opened the coffin and a coroner’s inquest was planned for today.
Parents of one of six New Wilmington students suspended over the Maggie Rutter scandal release a letter from Westminster College president Dr. R G Ferguson. The document requests the student not return next term, states it is not a public dismissal, and expresses sorrow and best wishes for the student’s future.
Special report from Jonestown dated May 32 notes typhoid fever spreading in South Fork. Eighteen severe cases exist and new infections appear daily, with several recent deaths. Doctors attribute the outbreak to contaminated water.
Tri State Brevities report the corner stone laying for the Sixth Avenue M E Church in McKeesport to-morrow. Also news of a baby found on a Latrobe porch almost frozen yesterday and a mayor in Ohio dead from apoplexy aged sixty.
James Kinley faces trial before Judge Huffington on counterfeiting allegations. Prosecution says he met Henry E. Hart in October 1891 at Oakdale, then manufactured two counterfeit coins using molds at Hart’s Allegheny home and gave three to Jerome Hart. The Harts testified the molds were moved but Mrs Hart threw them in the river. Kinley asserts he was in Washington, PA, with a war wound, while witnesses place him in Allegheny on October 6 and 7. John O’Leath, a Fifth Avenue baker, also on trial for counterfeiting.
River traffic updates from Louisville on May 12 report a falling river with feet on the falls at 10 feet 4 inches on the canal and 6 feet 6 inches below. Vessels New South and The State of Missouri moved down river toward Memphis and Pittsburg respectively, with The Joe Walton and Onward with Song arriving or departing. Mentioned departures include Bleany for Carrollton Big Kanawha for Evansville Tell City and general river movement in cloudy weather.
Upper Gauges show Elver at Allegheny Junction nine feet eleven inches and Waneren River at four feet with cloudy cool conditions. Morgantown Elver four feet three inches, cloudy with a 52 degree thermometer. Nswville Ilver four feet nine inches and stationary, cloudy with thermometers at Gr. um.
Residents report a flashing ball of fire during a May 12 thunderstorm that lit the horizon. It struck a strip of woods creating a deep hole eight feet deep with a circular opening, and on tampering emitted a metallic sound suggesting unknown contents.
Jouxstows May 12 report notes two trainmen discharged as foremen cannot identify members of the organization. Workers refuse to reveal membership, maintaining silent stance in ongoing labor dispute.
Estow reports river levels with Evansville at 19 feet and rising while Wheeling shows 11 feet and falling. Parkerburg Ohio river at 4 feet and falling. Cincinnati river at 4 feet 4 inches and falling. Ships depart and arrive including the Adele to Rochester PA and City of St Louis with tow, as weather remains cool and cloudy.
Corry May 12 Special The Comptroller of the Currency orders Receiver J W Sproul of the Corry National Bank to pay another 10 percent dividend, bringing total to 49 percent. Receiver Manley Crosby of the First National Bank schedules a final 1 percent dividend. This marks the fifth payout totaling 92.34 percent.
Maritime brief notes ships and passengers moving between Morgantown Cincinnati New Orleans and Wheeling. Tak Germania head upriver to Morgantown with freight and passengers while J B Jackson shifts to fruit and cotton trade. Terron Queen arrived from Cincinnati and a river show tug with New Sensation leaves for up river landings. Calliope music drew crowds along Water Street yesterday afternoon.
Benjamin F. Clark, Postmaster at Newberg, was convicted of perjury after testifying that lands were vacant and unimproved. The trial, spanning two days, concluded this morning and he was remanded for sentence.
At the A. M. E. Zion Grand Conference Rev. Andrew Cartwright said money sent to him for Africa never reached its destination. A point of order was raised and the speaker refused to proceed.
May 12 special from Erxenoon West Virginia reports Dr. George H. McGrew has left the Methodist Episcopal Church to join the Protestant Episcopal Church and will assume a new pastorate.
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