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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1890

Page

6

Opening of the New Natatorium Draws Large Crowd

The Brooklyn Jockey Club hosted a spring meeting with about 20 000 attendees despite drizzle and muddy tracks. Castaway II led the Brooklyn Handicap from start to finish, defeating Badge by eight lengths as Los Angeles faded. The event highlighted a weathered day of racing with strong betting and lively scenes around the grandstand.

Brooklyn Jockey Club Castaway II Inger Sir Dixon Billethdzetnet Arrison E. J. Maldwin Los Angeles Gienelg-Lapotka Barnes Roy Brothers Bo c Seabrook Kayy T. Blullige B. H Badae Bi G Orn Eric Iwarwick T Davis & Hall Groh Flood Withers Tom Achil Lucr Liste Beantislip Stables Br.c Vengeor

Brooklyn Jockey Club Handicap Revival Notes

A fragment notes the Brooklyn Jockey Club handicap was established four years ago and lists areas tied to the time made on each occasion. The readable text outlines a historical handicapping schedule and associated timing details.

Brooklyn

Races at Lovistille Reported with Multiple Winners

A May 15 crowd attended Lovistille races. In the half mile Katone won, Rose Howard led the next race, and Mount captured the mile and seventy yards event. Time figures noted for each race with several runner ups and placements.

Lovistille Vras Katone Jeanette Rose Howard Major Thorptos Woodford Tine

Doncaster Spring Handicap Promises Thrilling Start

English Racing at Doncaster opens with the Spring Handicap prize of 10 sovereigns. Tyrant, the four year old bay horse owned by Mr J Haker, wins the one mile straight race after penalties. Shilleagh, a four year old bay horse owned by Mr Warren le La Rue, finishes second with Nunthorpe, a four year old bay colt of Mr F Laccelie, in third. There were 1 starters.

Gregory Tipstar Fordham Rive Rock Civil Service Keliy Tel Servitor Hive Rock Mella Tara- Psineaaras Belin B Taragor Ers Slugeard Madstone Bor Hua Seminole Chaniel Territer Forward Abendance Hotation Steel Grech Sallie McClelland Turmell Sir Hae Bilthe Greg Mack Abundance Colt Ignbantonenent Fier Turmoil J. Haker Warren le la Rue Horee Shilleagh F. Laccelie Nunthorpe

Wirt Faces McAsrhy Nine At Hecrestion Park This Afternoon

A baseball game is set this afternoon at Hecrestion Park between McAsrhy’s novelty nine and the Academy nine. J E Tinexy & Co will supply the performers while Netarthy’s St the is listed among participants. Dalzell, Binghem and G Ustr are named as opposing aides.

Wirt Hecrestion Park McAsrhy Mrareets’ Company Academy J. M. Tinexy & Co Peiforms Netarthy Elmer Clark Horner Horing Sgpeen Bosteed Rewin Aise Gunds Dalzell Binghem G. Ustr

Chicago RefaxE foren Clapham 220 Clatham 8 20030

Game report listing scoring, bases, and pitching details for a baseball match between Chicago and Brooklyn. Includes line scores, double plays, errors, and players such as Andrews Farrell Van Halt ren King Jovee and Latham with time and officials.

Drooklt Chicago Clatham Clury Sane Hastian VanHial'n King Brooklyn Summany Rons Andrews Farrell Bolen Jovee Dofty Ryan Gemikey Bierbauer Orr van Haltren Latham Eok Wall—Cook Haltren Gaitney Pingers Butaion New York

Unclear OCR Sports Card Notes From Rochester and Syracuse

Fragmented lines mention Columbus Louisville St Louis and Syracuse Rochester games or standings. Names such as Barr McGuire Keefe Britty Earle and teams Herons Stars and Association context appear in a jumbled scorecard. No coherent event or outcome is readable due to OCR errors.

Rochester Columbes Barr and McGuire Gast- Summar Hite Re Ht and Connor Columbus Syracuse Exter Schmany Keefe Britty Earle Herons Stara Louis

Barnie Defends Byror on Leaving the American Association

Baltimore manager Barnie argues baseball profits are thin and that the sport suffers from Brotherhood apathy. He defends Charley Byrne’s exit to the National League and says Baltimore’s club remains strong in the Atlantic Association despite recent struggles.

American Association Baltimony Barnie Baltimore Baseball Club Atlantic Association Washington Baltimore Brotherhood Kilroy Foreman Griffin Shindie Tucker Charley Byrne von der Abe Byrne Erican Association Myrne Qestiny

Doolap Io Let Go and Fred Dunlap’s Unpaid Release

Fred Dunlap was released yesterday by Acting President O Nell of the local N L club after demanding pay for ten days and accepting five. He abused officials, accusing Manager Hecker of favoring others to win money. Dunlap’s statement is disputed, with silence expected to avoid further controversy. He will leave the club, and O Nell will report to Daniels as director.

Doolap Fred Dunlap O' Nell N. L Hecker Or Nell Daniap Duninp Ae Inecos Daniels

McKeesport Triumphs Over Mansfield In League Contest

McKeesport won again by grouping hits in the first, seventh and eighth innings. Fournier pitched despite rough early work, Baker was effective, and Mansfield errors cost more than they earned. Attendance about 300, final score Mansfield 5 McKeesport 8. Home run by Fournier and three stolen bases by Mansfield.

Dispatch Mansfield MecKeesport Dsy Fournier Baker McKeesport Walton Proving ijBaker Summany Dwo-has Goodyear Miller Cole McKeerport Lancer Fourn Ournier Haker Hy Fourner Fitzsimmons Wita Pit Fournier

Canton Defeats Akron In Opening Tri-State League Tilt

Four hundred fans pack Canton as the home club edges Akron 4 to 3 in batting edge while fielding favors the visitors. Notable moments include two base hits by Carr Kellogg a home run by Kline and strong pitching by Young. Batteries Canton Feeny and Yalk Akron Vandomely and Sweeny. Umpire Peoples.

Canton Akron Cilne Aires Cevenstieres Denton Carr Kellogg Kline Watteries Feeny Yalk Vandomely Sweeny Peoples

Springfield Briefs Show Regional Notes and Names

OTECIA L TALE presents scattered local items from Springfield Ohio dated May 15. Mentions include Susacany and sid with Young gfield, Youngstown, Spring, Wateron and Haller linked to Springfield. Payne and Cody referenced in connection to Youngstown.

Springfield Sid Younggfield Youngstown Teries Wateon Haller Payne and Cody

Rainy delays shuffle early baseball schedule

New York May 14 reports say many games were postponed due to rain or wet grounds. Matchups include Cleveland vs Boston and Brooklyn vs Chicago with further adjustments noted for the league schedule.

New York Mangers Cleveland Boston Buffaloeet Emenee York Rae Parg Brooklyn Chicago Clocinna ville-Athietle

Ball Games Today Across Major Leagues

National League features Pittsburg at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston Cincinnati at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York. Platens League lines up Pittsburg at Philadelphia Buffalo at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Cleveland at Huston. American Association schedules Toledo at Brooklyn Columbus at Rochester Louisville at Philadelphia St Louis at Syracuse. Tri State League fixtures McKeesport at Canton Wheeling at Springfield Youngstown at Layton Akron at Mansfield.

National League Pittsburg Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland New York Platens Buffalo Huston American Association Toledo Columbus Hochester Louieville St. Louie Syracuse Tri-State League MecKeesport Canton Wheeling Springfield Youngstown Layton Akron Manafeld

Erie Defeats Mendville in Inter-State League Opener

Erie 12 Mendville 0 as weathered opener ends early after eight innings. Attendance nears 1,000 with strong Eries pitching and timely hitting. Game called at end of eighth due to rain.

Erie Mendrilio Elgis Mendville Eries Magals Sancesvere Meadville Mesdville Lanpire

Altoona Triumph in Close Eastern Tilt

Special telegram from Altoona reports a crowded May 16 crowd of about 1,000 witnesses as Altoona edged Easton in a tense game. The high turnout highlighted local interest in the matchup and the competitive spirit of the teams.

Altoona Easton

Home Club Dominates As Injured Jones Substituted

The home club won easily as Jones injures his ankle in the second inning and is retired with Hodson replacing him. Goodheart and Brill showed strong catching and fielding while Easton Swift and Allwell in the lineup supported the win. News details mention players like Jones Hodson Goodheart Gustdesedvendicaen and Myers in the context of the contest.

Jones Hodson Goodheart Brill Aidoone Altoona Easton Swift and Allwell Gustdesedvendicaen Myers

Scottdale Player to Join Altoona Club After Telegram

Special telegram from Scottdale reports George Cargo, catcher, left last night for Altoona to join the Eastern League club. He will be tried today in Altoona, with potential retention or release depending on performance.

Scottdale Ateorge Cargo Scottdale Baseball Club Altoona

Pittsburg Natatorium Opens with Spectacular Swimming Feats

The Pittsburg Natatorium opened to immense crowds with nonstop viewing of the new pool. Prof McEvens and assistant James Nate showcased swimming tricks including a drowning rescue demonstration. The Taylor brothers provided an energizing evening contest as managers pledge strong support for the facility.

Pittsburg Everrybody Fred Goodwin Sreninn MicEwens James Nate Taylor Brothers James John Charles

Fasig Horse Sale in Cleveland Records No Sales This Day

May 14 Cleveland Fasig sale notes 922 865 not sold and no horse figures reported sold. Listed entries include sires Kentucky Prince Masterlode and others with buyers Charles A Brayton W J Gordon Thomas Meadows Bryan Hurst Allenbeny Williams and Sim Burrows.

Cleveland Fasig Company B. G Kentucky Prince Harriette Messenger Duroe Charles A. Brayton Prince Macestors Bik. H Hattle Oes W. J. Gordon Cheveland Jim Hotsseln B. H Odin Kent Lou Sachaetin Masterlode Sim Burrows Ean

Selling the Trotters in Cleveland Mile Auction

In Cleveland on May 15 at Fasiga horee and yesterday, standard bred horses were sold for a total of 24,000 with an average price around 1. Those selling for 1000 and over included a J. brig. by Mohawk dam by Bige Bull to Cc. B, Ribera 1 00 Newton B ge. and others. notable listings mention Rex Hiatoga Dolly by MGdauebe and a team by Toskabeneok G. Williati Phatphia Five Points and Jay Bird with various sires and dams.

Cleveland Fasiga Horee Brig Mohawk Bige Bull Cc. B Newton Rex Hiatoga Dolly Toskabeneok G Williati Phatphia Jay Bird Daniel Lambert J. Dowling Mt. Clements St. Hector St. Lawrence Dam Torle James Cox tTrinis Gr. G Toc. G. T

Fight Off In San Francisco Bout Mailed Substitution

The Gallagher versus McCarthy fight in the California Athletic Club rooms is declared off due to Gallagher illness. Bob Fitzsimmons, a new arrival from New Zealand, will substitute and face McCarthy on May 8 for a purse of 1,250 dollars.

San Franciscoo Heddy Gallagher Billy McCarthy California Athletic Club Gallaher Bob Fitzsimmons New Zealand Gallia Eher Mclarthy

Local club scores and matches drift through rough schedule

The Red Lion Stars aim to meet Bellefelde while the Fifth Ward Blues shut out Adam Erlewines nine to nothing. St Pauls beat Holy Ghost College Juniors one to zero, Manefield Maroons prep for Pittsburg Grays at Mansfield. Dunlap reports no offers yet becks seek Shingle Street Stars. Some clubs may adopt a double game system to catch up.

Red Lion Bellefelde Fifth Ward Blues Adam Erlewines KAQN St. Pauls Holy Ghost College Manefield Maroons Pittsburg Grays Mansfield Dunlap Beckley*s

Reformed Church Classis Discusses Zion Trouble and Finances

The Allegheny Classis addressed Zion Church tensions in the East End. Bernard Wolf Jr funds a $90,000 Highland avenue stone church hoping the minority will join, but they resist. Ministers will no longer be housed by families. relief will be through the assis fund. A Wilmerding church project is explored.

Allegheny Reformed Church Zion East End Bernard Wolf, Jr Highland Avenue Wolf Sprce Delene Assis Wilmerding Butler Counties Grace Church Reformed Churches of the

Notable visitors pass through city on travel and work

Hon N C Nelson of St Louis traveled east after a stop at Union station praising Southwest builders' prospects. Col E G Floyd of Columbia Tenn, who ran the first Scotch Irish Congress, arrived in Pittsburg to help Col Echols with Pittsburg affair details.

N. C. Nelson St. Louis Nelson Union Station E. G. Floyd Columbia, Tenn Pittsburg Echols Pacific Josh Cook Cincinnati James G. Blaine Morrantown Tre Clifton Curtais J. H. Horsher Keystone State Wheeling S’ittaburg John Moren L. N. Burton Walton & Co Tue Belle McGowan Looleville Pituburg Hailroad Bridge Pittaburg E. B. Cooper al Slaven Cartan J. J. Sweeney Clincinnati Hage L Lew Ceda Madison Louieville Jotn

Diverse Watches and Hats at Local Shops Pushed

Howard, Elgin, Waltham and Dueber watches offered along with Special Watch at Harpy Hayes Jewelers. Hats for children and schoolwear featured by Jos Hoxx Co. Styles include wool cassimeres and diagonals. A bold $10 sale aims to move stock while a French clock couples with $15 purchases at the cornet Grant and Diamond streets shop.

Howard Elgin Waltham Dueber Harpy & Hayes Smithfield St New Building C. C Cor. Grant and Dismond Sts Court House P. C

Bargains on Ribbed Cotton Underwear Available

Two Bie Bargains offer ladies ribbed cotton underwear in bulk. 50 dozens priced at 10 cents each and 75 dozens at 25 cents apiece. Honne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores advertise the sale.

Jos. Hoxxz & Co Penn Avenue Honne & Co

Legal showdown on liquor sales and original packages

The article discusses potential Supreme Court rulings on whether police may seize liquor in nonlicense towns and whether liquor can be sold in original packages. It notes divided state opinions, ongoing open sales, and the possible effect on state agents and local option outcomes.

Liquor Decision Sparks Prohibition Party Debate in Philadelphia

Philadelphia lawyers react to the Supreme Court ruling on sale of liquor in original packages. Bonham says opening such shops without a license remains risky in Pennsylvania. Johnson and Vail warn the decision could invite cross border sales and violate state law. supporters claim it nationalizes the temperance issue and pressures reform.

Law and Order Philadelphia Prohibition Party Supreme Court Joseph A. Bonham Liquor Dealers’ Association William H. Johnson Johnson Pennsylvania United States Supreme Court Iowa Pennsylonia Lewis D. Vail Law and Order Society Camden Jersey

Beaver Falls Considers Original Package Saloons

In Beaver Falls several residents seek to open original package saloons. One man has ordered liquor from Ohio and others are preparing while seeking legal guidance. If advised favorably, whisky and beer may multiply in the town within a month.

Beaver Falls Ohio

Masonic Temple Dedication Highlighted By State Leaders

Mountain Lodge No. 281 dedicated a new temple in Altoona as the finest in the state outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Grand Lodge officers led the ceremony with dignitaries from multiple cities and states in attendance. A banquet followed with toasts from notable Masons and a social evening concluded the event.

Istwctaal TL Dispatch Altoona Masonic Temple Mountain Lodge No Philadelphia Pittsburg Harrisburg Ebensburg Johnstown Hollidaysburg Tyrone Roaring Spring Huntingdon Bellefonte Clearfield Coal Port Bedioad Lewistown Meekeytown Luther F. Smith Richard Vaux Pennsylvania George B. Orlady Wautingdon James H. McCullough Clifford P. McCalla Monroe D. D J. Simpson Africa W. C. Moreland Grand Lodge Ludge

Mayor Gourley and Officials Grapple with City Hall Tensions

Returns show a dispute over fines and the police magistrates. Chief Brown and Mayor Gourley exchanged letters on enforcing law and removing pernicious practices, signaling efforts to unify Departments of Public Safety and municipal government.

Bigelow E Brown Gourley Department of Public Works Higelow Brown East End H. L. Gourley City of Pittsburg Department of Public Safety Ye C. Brow Department of Public Sar J. 2. Brown Eeq Department of Public Sin H. L Gounter

Allegheny Library Committees Plan Eastward Tour

The Allegheny Councils library sub committee with Arthur Kennedy as chairman will tour Boston New York and Baltimore to inspect libraries. Members include Lare Lappe Groetzsinger Mercer Dahlinger Ammon and Librarian Stevenson. Additional committee members are Snaman Muehivronver Rynd Cochran and others.

Library Committee Allegheny Boston New York Baltimore Arthur Kennedy Messrs Lare Lappe Groetzsinger Mercer Dahlinger Ammon Stevenson Kennedy Messie Snaman Muehivronver Rynd Cochran Easra McDonald Minstein Thompson and Henricks

Down by the River Notes for Boatmen

Bright sunshine revived river activity as dockworkers from Smithfield Street Bridge to Ninth Street relaxed amid warmer air. Cargo volumes grew with livestock, liquor supplies, and lumber. the Monongahela rose slowly, registering 12 feet 6 inches at 4 PM.

Rivera Smithfield Street Ninth Street Pecmet Warren —River Brownsville Morgantown Cincinnati Keystone State Sittsburg

River News and Steamship Notes from Cincinnati

River levels and weather reports across towns including Warren Brownsville Morgantown and Cincinnati with vessels like the Pacific Josh Cook and L N Burton arriving and departing. Steamboat lines change personnel captains and agents as three government steamers are reportedly destroyed in a week.

H. F. Frisbie Cincinnati John Pierce John Wealey Thompson Sr. Nye Carmack Pittsburg Brownsville Ustmack Uncle Jam New Orleans Exposition Howell Shreveport Wagner

One Man and a Club Murder Case Update

A Pittsburgh area murder at the old Bentleysville Crouch house leaves John and Andrew Crouch dead by single blows. Suspect William West, a tall negro, fled with a woman and child and was arrested at Beaver Falls after ledgers and witnesses pointed to his flight. Coroner’s jurors name unknown party involvement. funeral set for tomorrow noon.

Crouch John Crouch Bentleysville Washington Elizabeth Crouch Andrew Pike County Ind Speer Bellevernon Campbell Croucha Crouch House William West West Sutman's Here Riverview Hassler

Suspected murderer held on strong circumstantial evidence

William West a colored man Annie West a white woman and a white boy are in Allegheny lockup charged with implicated in the Crouch murder based on circumstantial evidence. Officers traced money tickets and travel from Monongahela City to Beaver Falls with the couple and the child, while Barker and Detective Kornman tied West to the crime scene and swindled money.

Crouch William West Annie West Allegheny Beaver Falls Kornman McCreary Murphy West Bentleyville Monongahela City Sewickley Wilcus Dana Pittsburg Monongahela Barker Monda

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