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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1891

Page

6

Denials and plans swirl around Cincinnati Sunday ball game

Manager Hanlon addresses rumors about Carroll and Beckley, confirms no release of pitchers, and discusses potential Friday Brooklyn game terms with Ward. He notes Staley may join Brooklyn and predicts a keen matchup if he signs. Boston visiting club viewed as strong despite recent luck. Stratton and Mack to back home battery.

Louisville Washington Anowcsoues Columbus Pittsburg Brooklyn Staley Ward Carroll Hanlon John Ward Beckley Toe Waae Peason Nageuen Fred Carroll The Brook Harry Bostons Selee Stratton Mack Getzein Nichols

Sunday Association Games Report From Louisville

A chaotic summary notes results and errors across Sunday Association games in Louisville with teams including Baltimore and Columbus. Players Sachin Ehret Cook Bakley and others are listed with various battery pairings and scoring notes.

Louisville Yu Cavacneneniith Louieville Sachin Ehret Cook Bakley Hite Columbus Bs & Errors Columbius Baltimore Dolan O'Connor McMahan Rowlinson

Saturday Ball Games and League Notes

Fragmentary report from Cleveland and Cincinnati games outlines teams and players Keenan and Ewing. Listed figures suggest scores or stats but details are unreadable in the OCR segment.

Leagues and Schedules From The Association

The Baltimore club slips to rene with a 4 to 7 score against Cincinnati Louis and Cincinnati. Athletic posts a 7 to 3 win over Boston as To-Dar's League Schedule lists Boston at Tittetra Brooks, Cleveland, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

the Association Baltimore Rene Athletic Cint. Louis Seinnati Boston To-Dar Tittetra Brooks Cleveland New York Chicago Phila Phf Cincinnaii

President Young Urges Fair Play In Umpire Conflicts

National League president N E Young writes to Tony Mullane about the Mullane Powers dispute. He praises proper conduct, urges players to admit outs, and defends umpires as equals in the game.

Young Tony Mullane

Untitled letter on players duty and integrity in basketball

A fragmented editorial style piece urges Nick Young and his peers to act with responsibility and dedication. It stresses the importance of each player doing their share both financially and for the love of the game, calling for improved conduct and unity on and off the court.

N. E. Young National League Tony Mullane Mullane Powers T. 4. Mullane Str Mr. Powers Anny Ata Suvae Rourke Hitself Nick Ry Nick Young Ion O'Rourke Tad I. Seteer Tance Errr Exceis Chon

Police Stop Sunday Game in Cincinnati First Inning

More than 2,000 fans paid to enter the Association baseball grounds in Cincinnati. The Athletics from Philadelphia had not scored in the first inning when police halted play and ordered the players to the clubhouse. Officers then escorted players to the station house on two buses, and they were released on bonds to appear in Police Court.

Cincinnati Cincinnnati Association Baseball Grounds Athletics Philadelphia Cincinnatis Phil Deitsch Blue Cats Carry Arms Deltsch Ppg Otto E. Retz Renau

Unclear baseball news and notices from Boston to Cincinnati

Disjointed notes report on baseball teams and figures including Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn and Washington clubs. Mentions Reilly Boston luck Reds and Chicago players plus local club inquiries, bids, and talk of matches and bets with scattered names and addresses.

Suspension of John Turner sparks turf debate at Homewood meet

An Eastern authority discusses the suspension of John Turner after the Philadelphia Driving Park incident. Turner, a veteran trainer with a storied career, is praised for his past success and resilience while facing criticism for driving decisions that favored his own interests.

Heralds Of The Races Arrive For Spring Meeting

Lem Ulman and Tom English reached the city to attend the Homewood Park spring race meeting opening tomorrow. Ulman, famed for his enthusiastic program work, predicts a strong season with many new flyers and exciting Southeastern circuit contests. English notes solid business in Philadelphia and Baltimore, praises the entering horses, and forecasts fast track times if no more rain. Racing begins this afternoon between 1 and 2 o'clock.

Homewood Park Sam English Lem Ulman Lem Dollaar Philadelphia Baltimore

Nelson Stallion Barred From National Tracks

Sunnyside farm proprietor C. H. Nelson confirms no comment on the board action debaring his famous stallion Nelson from National and American Association tracks. He stresses ongoing training and fine condition as discussions about reinstatement continue. Hon. E. F. Webb expresses belief the move won’t block nonmember tracks from joining the association and laments the board’s decision.

Walt Bervittz C. H. Nelson Sunnyside Farm Nelson E. F. Webb Appleton Webb Mountain Farm

Match Race at Homewood Between Vespasion and Mac

A match race at Homewood fall meeting pits Vespasion a trotter owned by J J Fitley Millers town against Mac a pacer owned by A W Root Butler for eighty one thousand dollars a side. Both horses are top performers in Butler county with rivalry fierce and Vespasion holding a 2244 record at Homewood while Mac also raced here last year.

Homewood Vespasion J. J. Fitley Millerstown Mac A. W. Root Butler Butler County Vespasian Mark Orate Ick

Thoroughbred card with multiple races and entries

Tomorrow’s program features six races led by Longstreet and Tournament in the first race a mile for 1000 purse with penalties and allowances. Second race adds 1000 for a mile and a quarter with Prince Roudge and Morrow among entries. Third race is a sweepstakes for 3 year olds with 100000 added over one mile. Fourth race selling for two year olds with 1000 added over five furlongs. Fifth race over one mile and a half features Indian Bellevue Iverson Uno Grande Masher Portchester. Sixth race completes with a one mile and three sixteenths route and notable contenders Kings Hoodinm Gzone Virgie Visid.

Longstreet Charlie Eo Johan I Frontenac Valet Ivonia Loveiler Flavin Maton Prince Roudge Morrow Senorita Kenwood Forum Yavnia Bale EL Cre Wace Ie Natham Bond India Bellevue Iverson Uno Grande Masher Portchester Preston Bapard Sith

Corrigan seeks force to obtain racing poolroom news

Ed Corrigan, proprietor of a Westside race track, filed in Federal Court to compel the Wi Union Company to furnish news from country poolrooms and race tracks at agreed rates. He claims the company imposes an exorbitant charge, contrasting with rates given to other racing associations.

Cricaso Ed Corrigan New Westside Wi Union Company

Canton to Host Races July 9 and 10

Special telegram from Canton reports arrangements finalized for two day races on July 9 and 10. Officials promise the event will be the greatest of its kind ever held there.

Canton

California Athletic Club Awards Cash to Jackson and Corbett

The California Athletic Club initially offered a $10,000 purse for a contest but awarded $2,500 each to Jackson and Corbett. Both reportedly refused at first. Corbett later accepted the $2,500, with Jackson expected to follow suit.

Sax Freaxomco California Athletic Club Jackson Corbett Hters

Riverside Gun Club to Hold Open Tournament in June

Youngstown May 24 The Riverside Gun Club announces its annual tournament to be held on its grounds June 3 26 and 27. Five traps will be used in a line with screens and shooting in squads of six. Entries indicate a large attendance.

Stacial Distatch Youngstown Riverside Gun Club

Mooney Challenges Bowen for 1000 Finish Fight

St Louis venue sees M M Mooney, Missouri gym instructor, post a challenge to Andy Bowen for a 2000 yard finish and any purse, with Mooney depositing a $100 forfeit as earnest of the bout.

St. Louis M. J. Mooney Missouri Gymnasium Andy Bowen Mooney

Broad Jump Record Falls at Intercollegiate Meet

At the intercollegiate athletic contest in St. Louis, C.S. Reber set a new broad jump mark with a leap of 2 feet 7 1/2 inches, surpassing A. Shearman's previous 2 feet 6 inch record. The feat occurred yesterday, adding a notable achievement to Reber's collegiate career.

St. Lous C.S. Reber A. Shearman

Scrappy San Francisco Fight Hints and Jockey News

Subscribing notes report Sunol is a mare and a proposed pay fight between Jim Core and Tommy Siddons draws interest in Hoboken and San Francisco. Western circuit draw last week sparks talk of a rematch with gloves. W G Schimmer is listed as author, with Davin Jamison noting a lucky fire loss as mascot for track ventures. Jolany Littlefield, Jad Baten, and Jack Steele feature among jockeys. upcoming event at the Oakland Club in Frisco next Wednesday night.

Sunol Mare Wheeling San Francisco Granite Club Hoboken Jim Core Tommy Resents Siddons W. G. Schinmer Aogra Wees Davin Jamison Jocanyy Littlefield Penrcsten Penrcsten Ss Since Last Year. He and Jad ‘Baten Garena Jack Steele Tente Prine Gooone Anital Club Frisco

Cortes Final Shot in New Orleans Lynching Tale

Italian consul Pasquale Corte asserts prearranged killings tied to local politics. He criticizes Mayor Shakespeare and outlines alleged conspiracies by the Committee of Fifty and Young Men's Democratic Association within a wavering police and press environment.

New Orleans Pasquale Corte Europe Shakespeare Committee of Fifty Young Men’s Democratic Association Republicans Consul Corte

Public controversy over New Orleans murder case and grand jury

In a letter the speaker denounces grand jury actions and asserts American support for fairness amid killings involving City Hall and police, claiming interference by a second power and urging amicable resolution of national tensions. The Henn case remains a focal point with a legal defense set for Tuesday.

Dennis’ Gorcoran Kilhis Grand

Paying Occupation Tax Faces Farm Protest in Beaver County

In Hopewell township Beaver County farmers challenge the occupation tax arguing it illegal. Judge Wickham may review J K R Martins report while officials note no law authorizes the levy. The piece outlines how farmers, tenants and femmes sole face varied assessments and limited voting rights.

Beaver County Pennsylvania Hopewell Township J. KR. Martin Wickham Mercer Siebert

Mescal plant could supply rope and thread monopoly

The mescal plant growing in Southern Arizona and northern Mexico yields a nearly wearproof rope and twine. Its leaves produce elastic stems four to five feet long, with a dried stem making eyeless needles. Threads and ropes rival steel wire in strength, with 50 usable leaves per head, suggesting a US Mexico monopoly on this material.

Arizona Mexico United States

Alexander McKibben Dead in Denver

Alexander McKibben died in Denver Colorado after taking morphine to end his life. He was a brother of Colonel Chambers McKibben and Rev William McKibben and had lived on Hazelwood Avenue near Lafayette Street in Pittsburgh. He went West six months ago for health reasons.

Alexander McKibben Denver Col Chambers McKibben William MecRibben Pittsburg Hazelwood Avenue Lafayette Street

Brooks Wholesale License Bill Dominates Harrisburg Budget Talk

Harrisburg dispatch notes the state general appropriation bill after House action shows about 207000 pounds less than two years ago, with Senate adds pushing toward old totals. It covers judges salaries six factory inspectors and portraits for Beaver and Davies, plus numerous offices and desks amid debate on liquor licensing reforms and constitutional measures.

Harrisburg House Senate Appropriations Committee Senate Finance Committee Bardsley Beaver Davies Brooks Senate

Pine Forest Die-Off Baffles Experts In West Virginia

Reports from interior counties describe a mysterious pine forest disease in which trees die in large numbers. The affliction begins at the treetop, then the bark develops small holes with sap oozing out. Experts investigate but have not located the cause.

Wheeling W. Va Interior Mountain

Death of Mrs Annie Heist in Millvale

Mrs Annie Heist 61 collapsed at the doorway of her son's Millvale home and died from heart failure after years of illness. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict in line with the facts.

Annie Heist Millvale Borough

Tarantula Found in Banana Bunch Spurs Narrow Escape

A Belle Vernon youth handling bananas discovered a tarantula in the fruit. He withdrew his hand as the spider bit him, triggering a dangerous close call for the grocer’s son of M. Sheppler. The incident was reported via a special telegram from the district.

Distatch Bellevernon M. Sheppler Hesse Anine

Tux Emanuél Baptist Church Fire Rebuild Cost Noted

The Chicago church known as Dr Lorimer's Church burned from a defective fuel before Sunday service. It caused property damage and forced evacuation of children, with a rebuilt cost recorded at $100,000 after the 1579 blaze.

Tux Emanuél Baptist Church Chicago Dr. Lorimer

River stage and weather updates from several locations

Special telegrams report river levels with readings for Browasville River at 7 feet 1 inch rising and cloudy weather, MoaGastows River at 4 feet steady and cloudy, Mire River at 8 feet 4 inches falling with cool conditions, Memphis River at 12 feet 6 inches falling, Vicksburg river level falling, and New Orleans warm partly cloudy weather as St Louis gauge shows rising water at 14 feet.

Browasville MoaGastows Eelow Catairee Mempis Vicksburg Orleans St. Louis

Electric stock quotations from Boston market may may

Eastern Electric Cable Co. and other quotes appear in the Boston market telegram dated May showing stock figures and prices.

Bostor May Eastern Electric Cable Co

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