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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1889
Page
7
Marauder defeats Hanover in a Brooklyn race meet with Gardner and Lapy ALL among listed entries. The card notes multiple race results including third, fourth, and sixth races with various horses and placements.
The list shows multiple teams from Cleveland Washington Boston Chicago Indianapolis Syracuse Milwaukee and others with scores and standings. National and league games include Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston Cleveland at Washington Indianapolis at New York and Athletics at Baltimore in the American Association.
The report covers an early inning where two unearned runs score on two singles and fielding errors by Miller Dunlap and Evelone. The game becomes dull until a desperate Pinsbury rally ties the score, with Staley Beckley and others contributing as Philadelphia again takes the bat and runs.
In Washington on May 22 the Cleveland team debuted before a large crowd, delivering a strong performance against the Senators. The home club showed superior teamwork and pace, with standout efforts noted among the lineup as the crowd enjoyed the season’s early showcase.
New York Giants dominate the Indianapolis team as Mickey Welch excels on the mound. Welch holds the Western rival scoreless and leads his side to a decisive victory.
In a telegraph message from BosTax dated May 21, "Old Man Anso" claims Chicago will win the League title. He says visiting teams struggle away from home due to luck and umpiring, and asserts Chicago is playing the best ball this year, predicting a first-place finish ahead of New York Philadelphia and Boston. He argues Philadelphia and Boston are improving, with Giants and other clubs barely matching all season.
Secretary Scandrett says the club may keep seven pitchers if the new arms prove solid. He notes Morris and others will get chances, but youngsters will have plenty to do as they develop potential first class play.
Baltimore topped the Athletics as Cunningham shut them down with decisive pitching and Quaker bats led by Smith and Stovey. Errors and back talk marred the contest while Santimores and Angiie Gaffney contributed key moments in a one sided game at the park.
Cincinnati edged Louisville in a tense May game in Cincinnati. MecPhee starred at second and Carpenter drove key hits while Ewing and Smith were knocked out early. Pitchers Mullen and Satchel Makend contributed, with Cincinnati and Louisville trading runs in a tight contest.
Colvumsus, Mays The Brooklyns were beaten in a good game by the home team today. Mays pitched in excellent form and the Bridegrooms could not touch him. Home players fielded well.
McKeesport beat Johnstown 9 to 2 in a poorly played game. Johnstown limped, while McKeesport stole bases and featured Smink’s third to home steal during a catcher’s throw. Callahan struggled for Johnstown, and both teams plan a rematch in Uniontown.
Local report lists a Brushton cricket match titled married and gingie featuring the area’s best players. Play is expected in the afternoon with wickets pitched and a crowd likely to attend.
Recreation Park hosts two teams of players with artificial limbs in a striking baseball contest. Pittsburg Wooden Lee Club features W. A. Wolf and W. P. Chambers, with L. Shaw, G. Shaw, A. L. Gibson, W. F. Sperling, J. V. Spatman. Allegheny Ball Club lists 3. Barkley and L. F. Carletta, plus a large supporting cast. Umpire Gentle teems Galvin has agreed to call the game.
By popular subscription the baseball enthusiasts of this city have put an independent club in the field. They all have first class men and new grounds in the eastern part of the city. It is proposed that Trohaer will attempt to enter the Tri State League, as population justifies such a move.
Yale faced Staten Island in New Haven with final scores showing Staten Island 4 7 3 4 0 0 2 and Yale 5 0 6 0 0 0 1. The game details are incomplete but indicate a competitive matchup between the two colleges.
In May 232 Asrostows reports the Duquesnes suffered a lopsided defeat at the hands of the home team. The game line and details are unclear due to damaged OCR but the outcome favors the host.
Billy Madden the manager for Jack McAuliffe is driving talks for a high stakes 10 or 18 round bout between McAuliffe and Myer or Carroll with purses discussed by the California Athletic Club. Myer says he will pursue a match with McAuliffe and Alderman Pat Farley backs a $1,000 wager to back a finish fight within 200 miles of New York.
An 11 year old Newark pupil won the best running high jump medal by clearing 5 feet 1 inch and then reportedly improving. His head first dive and neck landing puzzled judges who consulted the rules and awarded the medal as the closest lawful result. Officials in Philadelphia await the ruling on the method and its legality.
Meriden Connecticut May 2 percent The boom in big handicap sprint races modeled on Sheffield England gains from the all United States 19-yard handicap closing yesterday First prize 75 there were 10 starters and 19 beats aired J W Flynn and Jocko Gibson team led the field with a 100 yard dash in 12 flat lively betting surrounded the event promoters are veteran sprinters
Fragmentary sports notes mention Kauman likely facing the Quakers, Cleveland’s strength, and a Recreation Park event between artificial limb teams. The P J Morany unit seeks contact with Bt Paul school nine or a Jr squad, while Dauquesnes eye new catchers to work with Shamus as Shaler and Evergreen areas are listed in terse addresses.
Latonia's spring meeting opened with clear skies and a large crowd watching Proctor Knott, favorite and burdened with 110 pounds, falter in the Himyar Stakes as Come-to-Taw ridden by Isaac Murphy takes victory. Long Fish claims second, with Knott a length behind in third. Several favorites lost across races, Landlady and Lakeview also winning in close finishes.
New York May 2 heavy track at Gravesend with slow times. Multiple races listed with winners including Marauder defeating Hanover, Kin and Civil Service among finishers, plus race times and participant names. Gravesend card for Wednesday shows weights and entrants for several races.
The Exposition Park program for tomorrow afternoon looks strong with a full card of races in good track conditions. Event details list competitors from Pittsburgh and Allegheny including Jessie M and Lily Moore Floyd among others, with heats and a five race format anticipated.
Miller and Sibley of Prospect Hill stock farm in Franklis PA announce a bold offer for future colts. They will pay Senator Stanford 7000 dollars for each offspring produced by Beautiful Bell when sired by Electioneer. The foal becomes Miller and Sibley’s property once it can stand and is foaled locally.
Rochester N Y May 2 1900 Board of Stewards of the Grand Central Trotting Circuit met in Rochester. Utica Association withdrawal accepted. Hudson River and Philadelphia Driving Associations admitted to membership. Race dates set for Cleveland Rochester Poughkeepsie Hartford Springfield Albany New York Philadelphia with specific date ranges.
In Loxroon on May 2, Valkyrie finished behind Irex and Yarana in a Harwich to Southend yacht race. Irex completed the course in 3 hours 4 minutes plus a note of a missing time, Yarana in 3 hours 25 minutes 22 seconds, Valkyrie in 3 hours 26 minutes 22 seconds.
A pound tin of BLooxer’s Durch Cocoa claims to outdo rival cocoas by purity. It asserts no starch vanilla arrowroot or sugar is added and uses only choice ripest cocoa beans. It costs one dollar per pound and promises superior flavor.
A Pittsburgh real estate firm touts its plan to sell lots near the Pittsburg and Western Railroad at 25 to 150 dollars with low payments and no interest. It claims rapid sales, hundreds of buyers, and perks like graded streets, sidewalks, a year of free rail passes, and school and church lots, promising title bonds on first payment.
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