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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1891
Page
6
In a muddy Ebbets Field style page, Scott Stratton will debut today for Pittsburg as a pitcher. Reports from Gravesend and Point Breeze note exciting races and results as Pittsburg defeats Philadelphia and Baltimore in grueling conditions with heavy fielding and sharp hitting shaping the game.
Boston wins 8 to 2 amid disputed umpiring and controversial calls as Cleveland fails to present key players. Notable performances include Stover with a three-base hit and several Boston players contributing on offense.
Cincinnati lost to the New York Giants as costly errors and sharp hitting decided the game. Sharratt walked eight but fanned eight and Cincinnati was limited to six hits as attendance reached 1,300. Key hits by Richardson, Holliday, and Tiernan propelled New York, while Slattery and others contributed on defense and on base.
A tense thirteen inning baseball game saw Anson's Young Men topple the Phillies 5 to 4. Esper started for the visitors, Gleason finished, and a bases on balls followed by a single and two doubles in the 13th proved decisive. Key players included Pfeifer Carroll Brown and Delehanty, with umpire Lynch noted.
In Cincinnati today Stratton faces Brooklyn with much interest in Louis Willy, hailed as a top youth. Mack will catch, Lovett likely on the mound for Brooklyn as Washington and St Louis meet Boston while Philadelphia visits Cincinnati.
May 21 Mayvor Mosby informs Cincinnati ball club president via Chief of Police that police will prevent the advertised Sunday game by arresting players on the field if required. It is likely the game will be played in Covington.
A 490 strong crowd attended a natatorium event promoted by Manager Fred Godwyn. Highlights included a four length English stroke race with Taylor McEwen Brace, Harry Goodwin exhibition swimming, Prof Fox underwater dive, and a Flowers Ridley overhand race. Allegheny Baseball Club lost water polo to the natatorium team by three goals to nothing, amid growing interest in the new sport and plans for three more teams.
Fragmented text with baseball updates mentions Pete Browning and Cleve Taw I L, a strong game, and ground conditions. References to Captain Martin, President O Neil, Wooncock, Brown, Reston, and future college to Benton club services. Scores from May 1 show Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh, with Baldwin and Thornton as pitchers.
Two accidents were reported yesterday. James Maloney, 72, of Carminegue's on Thirty-third Street, suffered a severe skull injury from an impact at a mill. His condition is listed as serious. A Harber boy had his left hand not crushed while coupling cars on Twenty-eighth Street.
In San Francisco on May 2 Peter Jackson the Black world champion fought James Corbett of this city. The purse was 10 000 with 5 000 to the loser. Jackson weighed about 14 pounds more than Corbett. The bout featured long exchanges with Jackson drawing first blood in the seventeenth round and both fighters trading blows through the later rounds.
Panpetrina May 21 report shows unusually large attendance at trotting races with 15 heats needed to settle four events. The £32 trot opened amid Turmer trouble as Golden Belle led after two heats but Hudson surged to win three heats. Track dried and footing firm with final times around 2:27 and 2:20.
At Gravesend on March 21 a strong wind could not deter about 6000 spectators from a rich program. The Clover Stakes for two year old fillies ran five furlongs with Tolla Elachanra taking first, Text second, Chesapeake third in 1 14. The Parkway Handicap for four year olds and up went a mile and a furlong with War Path first, Algernon second, Rey Del third in 1 13. Other races listed names such as Mt. Beare Panning and St Lorain in the longer events, with scores and weights noted for a crowded afternoon of thoroughbred racing.
A Gravesend racecourse incident reports Pinkerton agents arresting Western Union operators shadowing crowds as they used wooden balls to throw news into poolrooms. An injured passerby was struck and the scheme aimed to bypass track news feeds. The field notes a hotel wall wire interception and impending adjustments.
A boxing match is arranged between Denver Smith and Elmer Grant with a six round knockout condition. The bout is planned to occur in two weeks at a local venue, approved by both fighters and promoters.
Chicago May 21 The National Trotting Association board issued no reopen decision for Roy Wilkes champion pacing stallion expelled at Lexington. Board also settled the case of the horse known as Lumber Seven Seven and Seven Spot, returning $220 to owner Jacob Livington of Carlisle Pa after finding aliases unintentional.
Eureka Club wins 65 of 100 seven-up games against Birmingham in a club tournament. Trenty Schoot excelled by winning nine of ten games. The event closed with a supper for players and attendees. Next match scheduled at Birmingham.
New York May 3. Matenda Kogaree Sorakichi a famed Japanese wrestler lies dangerously ill at Roosevelt Hospital with bronchitis. Ill for three weeks he kept wrestling nightly in weak condition. Doctors fear pneumonia or pleurisy and give slim hopes of recovery. Sorakichi came to the United States seven years ago after a rocky start in New Orleans and later aligned with Richard K Fox to wrestle all comers. He had defeated many opponents and was considered nearly invincible in catch as catch can.
Races at Crrcaco on May 21 featured five events with varying purses and results. Til Wind won the first race over Bittle Billy and Jack Richoult, while Bob McCart saw Aunt Cal third in the second race. Portian and Bireh followed in the selling seven furlongs. Sunny Brook placed third in the fourth event, with Luster Phate earning a notable place in the final stakes.
The May 21 program lists six races with winners and places. Red Sign wins the one mile race with Marie K second and Consighée third in 1:59, while Uhrer fourths mile sees Heron first Vincange second Margaret O’Neil third in a brisk time. Other results include Ar Fineso taking fourth event and Valiera claiming first in the final division with Parmuacetta second and Faithful third in 1:34.
Harbor City wrestler Ike Brown writes hoping to meet Ed Reilly at 135 pounds in Erie. Brown offers to wrestle for 100 dollars a side and will cover Reilly’s expenses.
At Union depot last night old-country residents gathered to greet emigrants aboard No 10. James McClernan of Southside hoped to recognize his daughter who was traveling alone, saying she would have his address. About 92 travelers arrived on B&O and 70 on the Pennsylvania line.
Farmers welcomed the rain that fell the night before, reviving sod ground with about three inches of moisture. Overcast skies kept moisture from drying, boosting hopes for the hay crop while oat fields revived from desertlike conditions. The rain also prompted toads to emerge from burrows seeking moisture.
Alice Cashdollar and Alice McMichaels of Homestead misrouted home on a Panhandle train at 11 37 p m and were pulled from the railroad after alarmed policemen spotted them walking the tracks. The incident ended as the train sped by without harm.
Hanson Martin, a young colored man, was arrested by Officer Colés and returned to Horkville, MeL, by Sheriff Ferrns after a dispute with a large colored man, Washington, in Rockville. Martin says he acted in self defense and shot Washington in the left tongue. Washington likely to die.
Charles Jutte son of Captain Jutte, a coal operator, died at his home at Ducas station after injuries from being struck by a locomotive on Wednesday. The report notes a companion, eosia, was in New Orleans, and a funeral is planned today.
Evan F Pardine disavows any connection to the Kate Jardine case against Heart of Gold Deaieds Ponty stating he was divorced from Kate Jardine in January and that the suit prior to that time could not include his then husband.
A Washington telegraph dispatch quoted by the Herald reports Blathe's mind is wandering, with speculation on his mental state and decisions. The item appears in a two column Washington to the Herald transmission, reflecting uncertainty about leadership.
Washington observers report the National Executive Committee of the People's Party meeting in a small hotel parlor. Robert Schilling is named Secretary and M C Rankin Treasurer. Members debate state committees and a national reform push as unions weigh joining the third party. Secretary Foster scorns third parties as impractical.
In Hannistone on May 21 the House considered raising annual school funding from four to five million dollars, amounting to ten million over two years. Opponents warned of charity cuts and insufficient funds, while supporters cited Boyer bill revenue and reduced local taxes. passage came after lengthy debate with figures showing two-year revenues near twenty-nine million if the bill passes.
Senator Baker expresses strong support for Senate amended ballot legislation after reviewing changes. He welcomes most amendments, noting three objections: delaying effect to March 1, 1801, filing deadlines for independents, and a provision allowing assistants in the voting booth. He fears bribery potential but hopes for compromise on other provisions.
In the House a bill favorably reported an appropriation of 100 for the payment of Felix Negley of Allegheny County for his services as recruiting agent for the State during the late Civil War.
May 21 at Handissone the Senate on Mr. Neebs motion insisted on its amendment to the Western Penitentiary appropriation raising the sum to $79,000 and no conference committee was appointed.
The governor today granted a pardon to Jefferson Jones of Keny county, following a legal review and official approval. The act frees Jones from previous conviction after new evidence prompted clemency.
Across Greensburg and surrounding areas fires destroyed homes and businesses. Laz arus Noel's dwelling burned with 1000 dollars loss uninsured, Maple Cone Lumber Company plant near Redcliffe reportedly totaled, and York Central shops at West Albany and other facilities suffered extensive damage. Total losses run into tens of thousands, with fires also hitting mills, planer and bedded structures.
Ex Senator John M. Greer and Levi McQuestion visited Pittsburg and stayed at the Seventh Avenue while other guests included E. H. Flick of Altoona W. O. Hickman of Washington Pa and H. C. Frey of Rochester Tumbler Company. Arthur J. Thomas Solon Humphreys and George M. Rollins were at the Pittshburo Western shareholders meeting. Theodore D. Wilson returned to Washington. E. M. Carleton lumber man visited Beaver Falls on business. Westinghouse Jr. left for New York in his private car. C. W. Oustin of Standard Oil Chicago and John D. Hancock of Besantin were also present.
A bill by Senator Grady to tax exempt all property held by Grand Army of the Republic posts moves from the House Military Committee. Critics call it unconstitutional under Article 9 Section 1, noting no clear demand from the Grand Army. Supporters anticipate passage, while opposition from Gobin McCreery Thompson and Stona questions its legality.
A couple hundred Dunkards including many youths passed through the city yesterday en route to the 40day conference opening in Hagerstown Maryland. The gathering continues through June and involves members of both sexes.
Prices for the Poor Man's Sale offer 800 men’s suits with coat pants and vest at low cost, 400 men’s sack and cutaway suits, 250 pairs of English worsted pants, and 300 boys’ suits in corded or plain styles. Read as a one day sale at G Portswore CLOTHTSG COMPANY corner Grant and Hoa streets opposite the Court House.
Obituary notice for Danpool died May 91, 1891 at Wr. TM. East End Howard Street residence. Funeral services at the residence on Fau pay. Interment at Youngstown Westmoreland County Pa. on Saturday.
The United States Signal Service officer in this city furnishes the following comparative temperature data for May 1.
The Daily Doings shows apportionment bills read in Senate and county tax revision passing in the House. A juror selection nit failed in the House while a border raid claims commission bill passed Senate. Liquor license revenue split favored counties and cities. Gov Patterson vetoed five bills including newspaper ad increases.
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