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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1892

Page

12

Godfrey Beats Choynski In Ten Round Scrappy Bout

New York reports the Godfrey versus Choynski fight at the Coney Island Athletic Club ended with Godfrey winning a close ten round decision after a bout packed with exchanges. Lyons fought Hogan earlier, with Hogan winning on a body of knockdowns and scoring. Officials and crowd debated weight rules and the prospects of a future bout.

Dispatch New York Cheyneki Godfrey Coney Itland Athletic Club Dolly Lyons York Kid Hogan Brooklyn Bill Plimmer Lyons George Dixon Hogan Choyaski

Boxer Declines Papers for Jackson Bout This Year

The reporter was told he would not sign documents for a fight with Jackson and will not fight again this year. After his season ends next fall he plans to deposit money for a match with Charlie Mitchell, and if Mitchell does not respond he will offer Jackson a chance.

Jackson Charlie Mitchell Mitchell

New Orleans Men Seek Three More Championship Contests

Charles Noel, ex-manager of the Olympic Club, New Orleans, now Crescent City Athletic Club president, sues for a boxing carnival to feature Jim Corbett, Charlie Mitchell, Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Hall, Johnny Griffin and Griffo. Noel doubts Mitchell will fight but faiths he will. If not, Peter Jackson could meet Corbett. Crescent City Club aims to outbid rival for Hall-Firesimmons bout.

New Orleans New Yoak Charles Noel Olympic Club of Crescent City Athletic Club New York Jim Corett Charley Mitchell England Bob Fitzsinmona Jim Hall Johnny Griffin Griffo

Brooklyn Man Knocked Out in Four-Round Fight

Dick Graham of Brooklyn knocked out Mike Queenan of Chicago in the fourth round near the city arena after a fierce clinch and a brutal blow. Queenan, a stock yard giant, met a decisive end in the bout.

Brooklyn Prous Mike Queenan Stockyard Giant Chicago Dick Graham Gian Aeenan

Prestly M Defeats WL in Homewood Match Race

Prestly M driven by Robert McMann won all three heats against WL owned by W Lamb at Homewood Park. Crowds were small with Chartiers residents dominating the betting. Best time reached 2:30 as WL appeared likely to be upset in the first heat. A second $500 side race between Belle N and Jon Friel is planned for next Saturday.

Homewood Park W Lamb Robert McMann Prestly M Chartiers Stkes Mwon Wil Belle N Jon Friel

Races Held at Nashville Features Close Finishes

The program lists multiple race results with winners and margins. Trea Set won the first by a head over Alf Allen. Little Second won the second by a length while Ann placed second. Ethel Gray took the seven furlongs by a neck with Dolly McCone second. Fourth race declared off. Olde That Have Not Won Since August 36 won the five furlongs by a neck. Fring e led by a nose with Vida third. Em ress Frederick won the five furlongs by a half length with Sarakien second. time details noted for several events.

Nashvialr Nurse Trea Oto L Alf Allen Costa Rica Parse Ann Doe Carter Fringe Vida Cellin Tree Emress Frederick Sarakien Edwin

Thoroughbred racing results from Louisville odds listing

The Louisville card details futures for Nashville tomorrow with six races. Parapet and Ring? appear among early entries. Roll South and Strathimald lead the mile. Names include Frank Philippe Cyrennih Jacket Binments Unee Walter Tou and Senorita among others with varying payouts and placements.

Parapet Frank Phillipe Cyrennih Ioe Timberland

Ormonde Stallion Purchase Tied to London Finance

William B. MacDonough, a San Francisco capitalist, wired 150000 to the Rothschilds in London to hold for the Tattersealls as payment for the rent stallion Ormonde, a leading English sire bred by the Duke of Westminster in 1883 and now owned in Buenos Aires. McDonough plans to bring the stallion to California.

San Francisco William B. MacDonough Rothschilds London Ormonde MacDonoall Duke of Westminster Buenos Ayres McDonough California

Oldest trotting horse Prince dies in Missouri

Senania Oct 3L Prince, foaled 1867 in Kentucky and famed roadster with a 2 30 record, died last night at M Solbert’s farm near Senania. He had been turned out to pasture seven years ago but received full care since his days as central Missouri’s wonder.

Senania

One Race of Independence at Hush Park

One race was finished at Hush Park today as detailed results show Lalor leading with 8 4 Raia and Ged trailing. The scattered OCR shows incomplete scores and names.

InpErespe Expe Hush Park P. Iam Lalor Ascsesen Raia Ak Ged Er Sistine Pend

Local Horse Race at Homewood Track Next Saturday

A match race set for Homewood race track next Saturday features Jim Friel, owned by Jeln A. McKelvy, versus Bella M owned by George Whitfield of Braddock for a $5000 side bet.

Homewood Jim Friel The Jeln A. McKelvy Bella M George Whitield Braddock

Pittsburg Central High Meets Western University Junior Team

Pittsburg Central High School football faces Western University's junior squad this afternoon at P A C Park East End. P C H S 8 0 team holds weight and practice edge, while Western U P B team fields promising newcomers Richey and McKirdy. Varsity sprinters and top tacklers bolster the W U P lineup. kickoff at 3 30.

Pittsburg Central Western University P. A. C Park East End P. Cc Breck Johnson Richey McKirdy P.O. H

Park Institute Versus Shadyside Second Eleven Thriller

Shadyside Second Eleven defeated Park Institute 16 to 0 in a game played yesterday afternoon at Rerven. All scores came from three touchdowns and two goal kicks. Moorhead of Park Institute starred on defense with brilliant tackling.

Park Institute Shadyside Academ Tod Rerven Moorhead Parks

Buck Ewing to Join Local Team in Wagner NY Deal

Buck Ewing is to become a member of the local team under an agreement between the Wagners and New York management. Danny Richardson may return to the New Yorks as part of the deal, with promises of a shortstop. Wagners must mobilize to keep local fans from deserting the sport.

Wasumeter Oct Buck Ewing Wagners New York Danny Richardson New Yorks Richardson Ewing Washington

Wendy Denies It in St Louis Report

President Von Ger Ahe said yesterday in St Louis that there is no truth to the allegations. The brief statement offered no details and left the matter unresolved as officials awaited further clarification.

Wendy St. Loum Sperial von Ger Ahe

Van der Ahe Denies Browns Trade Rumor and Captaincy Claim

Van der Ahe dismisses a circulated misreport about trading Mike Kelly for Buckley and denying his own plan to name Kelly captain of the Browns. He says Kelly opposed by him and cites past tensions with Stivetts and McCarthy. He promises to hire a capable leader when the time arrives.

Mike Kelly Buckley Kelly Browns Cincinnati Association Stivetts McCarthy Bt. Lonia van der Ahe

Amateur racing board faces decisive changes on class rules

The League of American Wheelmen's Racing Board met in Chicago to address a lingering amateurism question. A split remains between paid professionalized riders and amateurs, with proposed constitutional amendments to separate classes and curb cash prizes, aiming to preserve the organization's stability after 13 years of growth.

L. A. W. Racing Board League of American Wheelmen Chicago Creare National Assembly Racine Board Racing Board

Morrrissey Defeated By Long In Notable Western PA Foot Race

In Monongahela City a crowds watched Pat Morrrissey race J Long in a 10 yard side bet for $0 where Long won by two yards after a three yard start. The race drew about 1 000 spectators and finished in about 100 seconds.

Pennsylvania Pat Morrissey J. Long Monongahela City Mr. T. Bailey Morrissey Long

Harding breaks De Soto round trip cycling record

In St Louis on October 31, A H Harding, famed Lenis cyclist, shattered the De Soto round trip mark by finishing 9 miles over hilly terrain in 9 hours 3 minutes, beating Hal Greenwood’s 11 hour 56 minute record set five years earlier.

St. Louis de Soto Harding Lenis Hal Greenwood Iding

Mixed Sporting Notes From Local Desk

Miscellaneous sporting notes include Billy Corcoran's boxing update and Chorinsk! defeating Godfrey in Tue Disrputos. North Exp team leads English cup football. Burge offers to McAuliffe for 2300 dollars. Dixon and Brooke shooting stakes settled last evening. Three A's strong in Washington display. Valentine and Man to run 170 yards for Fa side with start six yards. Tommy Ryan writes from East about go with Collins in Detroit. Jesse Bennett of Chicago to referee. Largeard bought Liepner from Lorillard for 5000 dollars. Lane Lorillard plans next year abroad. Trotting records list Yearting tide 33 tr, Shine a Arion 221044, Moquette 2104. Arion linked to Wilkes branch of Hambietonian family.

Thick Burge McAuliffe Oie Dixon Brooke Tommy Ryan East Collins Detroit Jesse Bennett Chicago Br IT Largelard Lieipner LL. Lorillard Lane Lorillard Uope Arion Rer Monha Creas Moquette Tyes Arion Tiwlong Wilkes Hambietoulan

Biggest clothing deal in Pittsburg history on sale now

The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company announces the largest clothing sale ever recorded with overcoats suits and ulsters priced far below value. Thousands attended the event and many out-of-town buyers traveled to the Grant and Diamond streets store for bargains. Free fare to Pittsburg offered for city customers as the sale promises 100 percent savings on purchases.

Pittsburr Feople Aople Grant and Diamond Streets Pittsburg Cabortone Corner Grant and Dismond Btreats Court Home

Roosevelt Comment Follows Civil Service Prosecution Report

The Civil Service Commission referred the Samuel Thomas case to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution over soliciting political contributions from government clerks. President Roosevelt said the commission has not implicated the Republican National Committee and contrasted it with Democratic actions four years ago. The New York case involves three letters seeking flexible campaign expense contributions without specifying amounts.

Washington Civil Service Commission Samuel Thomas Republican State Committee of New York Roosevelt Thomas Republican National Committee Democratic National Committee Barnum Miller Hackett Tammany

One-Third of American Pastors Favor Unfermented Wine

The W C T U session debated constitution changes to increase the executive committee and noted Mrs R A Seana reporting 15 years as unfermented wine head. A call for crusaders drew 67 women. discussions touched railroads and church discipline while recipes for unfermented wine circulated to churches.

Denver Temperance Legion Department of Physical Culture Francis W. Seiter Manefield Hopkins Methodist Church Episcopal Church

Nominations For New Chair At General Theological Seminary

The Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary in New York held a meeting on October 31. Nominations were made for the chair of Christian Ethics and Sacred Philosophy naming Rev. Angelo E Benton Rev. John J Elmendorf Rev. Francis D Hoskins Rev. Philando K Cady Rev. Frederick B Jewell. The board will decide at its May 23, 1893 meeting. Dr. Cady is widely expected to win the post, currently holding Evidences of Revealed Religion amid a dispute over future appointments.

New York General Theological Seminary Angelo E Benton Sewanee, Tenn Bishop Watson John J. Elmendorf Racine Wis Townsend Francis D. Hoskins Port Hamilton Coleman Philando K. Cady Smith Scarborough Frederick

Bunko Davie to Face Trial After Albany Inquiry

Detective Norris from Springfield Ohio and farmer Thomas Montgomery met with District Attorney Snyder to confirm the suspect in the tin-box bunko case. They traveled to Albany to identify Pat Davis who is charged with grand larceny and will be brought to Kittanning for trial after New York completes its action.

Norris Springfield Pat Davis Bunko Sharp New York Thomas Montgomery Montgomery Snyder Albany Davis

State Department Works to Free Irish-American Suspects

The Secretary of State has ordered the U S Legation in London to press Britain for clemency for Dr Thomas Gallagher John Curtin and other Irish American citizens serving life terms in Great Britain President Harrison directs the legation to seek sentence modification and release pending further in quiry Gallagher is reportedly in ill health and the legation pursues contact with British authorities

Weather Map Report Describes Isobars and Pressure Trends

The Dispatch presents a weather map explanation noting cloudless skies for Gums and cloudiness at Arrow. It explains temperature readings, precipitation traces, and isobar isotherm patterns, with discussion on how storms move west to east and how lows and highs affect wind, temperature, and conditions.

Weather forecast and climate notes for the Midwest and East

The report outlines light showers in Nebraska and South Dakota with fair weather in the Rocky Mountain states and the Kansas and North Dakota regions. It notes a low pressure area over eastern Kansas moving into northern Missouri and southern Iowa, with barometer changes and warmer southerly winds along the Atlantic coast. October 1892 showed a mean temperature around 40 degrees, the warmest in ten days, and rainfall totals under normal for October and the year to date.

Kansas Missouri Iowa Atlantic Lake Region Rocky Mountains South Atlantic Atlantic Coast Min Upper Lake Region Lake Erie Ohio Mississippi Valley Prrrancae Weather Bureau Baromeren Sa. M

Prisoners Seek US-Government Appeal for Liberty Return

The report urges a visit to a prisoner and possible relief from confinement. It notes the long detention and good character of the inmates in the United States and anticipates the Gladstone Government will consider granting them liberty to return to their adopted country.

United States Gladstone

Gala Week in Charleston Opens With Star Spangled Banner

Charleston kicks off gala week with bells at St Michael's Church and decorated ships. Flags fly everywhere and Old Glory dominates displays while no Confederate flag appears. Naval officers visit city officials and a luncheon is held at the St Charles Hotel as thousands visit. Fireworks planned and a postponed bombardment of Fort Sumter or Fort Sullivan is debated amid tense sentiment. The Rome Rolling Mill names a receiver as 300 workers face layoffs and a $3500 debt.

Charleston Fort Sumter Fort Sullivan D.C St. Michael's Church Brownson The Dolphin Schroeder Vesuvius Ficken Ince St. Charles Hotel

Multiple Fatalities Reported in Sunday Night Accidents

A report from various towns indicates several fatal and serious injuries on Sunday night. Incidents include a drunken brawl among Italians, two fatalities on the railroad, a woman killed by a locomotive, and workers facing labor disputes at the Ohio Iron Company.

Mr. Parasant Smirl Axzoxn W. J. Golden Robert A. Conley Lunicn Edward C. Solar Ella Cole Stxrmormenn, CO Newburger Brothers Cincinnati Grand Ury Tmakers’ Union

River gauges and coastal notes from the lower Ohio region

Morning river readings show varying water levels at multiple stations from Alleghent to Cincinnati with cool cloudy skies. Local shipping activity includes barges moving to the fourth pool and crews returning from Sistersville as water rises at Daris Island dam.

Morgantown Pr. A. Wnsville Elizabeth Daris Island John Stern Shorty Martin Sistersville Titan Hustler Delta Jim Hayes Acorn Stack J. A. Teimsle John A. Walton Frank Gilmore Yesters Jim Brown Yester F. R. Re, Bopp Cincinn Ule Imines J A. Blackburn Dismond Mate

Washington Street Railway Strike Elevates Pay Dispute

Washington Pennsylvania workers at the Washington Street Railway Company are on strike after a year of 15 cents an hour pay. The company has notified them of a proposed wage cut to 19 34 cents per hour starting today.

Washington, Pa Washington Street Railway Company

Wealthy South American heir held on marriage dispute

Camilo, son of a rich South American merchant, was held in $10,000 bail by Judge McAdam in New York Superior Court. Cars M. Barcenna, from Philadelphia, alleges she wed Camilo to gain status and funds, says she was deceived by a bogus minister and forged marriage certificate.

New York Ball New Yerk Camilo McAdam Cars M. Barcenna Sap Philadelphia South America Mai Rev. M. Petcare

Beware Imitators of Johann Hoff Malt Extract

Unscrupulous imitators seek to profit from Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. Look for the signature "Johann Hoff" on every bottle neck. Eisner & Mendelson Co., New York, Agents advertise the product as a pleasant remedy for coughs and colds with Malt Extract at night and Johann Hoff's Matt Bonbons during the day.

Johann Hoff Eisner & Mendelson Co New York

Not in It If You Miss Our Home Made Overcoats

Counted Out Expresses utter emptiness without our latest home made overcoats. We offer protection with a one year repair guarantee on clothing ten dollars or more. See overcoats at eight ten twelve fifteen and suits at ten twelve fifteen and eighteen. Don't fail to buy now.

Pittsburg Mellon Chinchilla Sbhelianag Elega Asa Wales

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