Jeems May Leave Us Over $500 Claim Dispute
Jeems Galvin threatens to sign with Chicago as he presses for $500 due from the club. Manager McGunnigs signs a top pitcher, possibly Haddock, while Kerr and others dispute Galvin’s claim. The club notes the Galvin case and says no payment beyond proven claims is planned.
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Jimmy Galvin
Jeems
Chicago Association
Wood Street
Toa Norrow
Pittsburg
Kerr
Galvin
Beckley
Messrs
Scandrett
Brown
Neil
O'Neil
Young
Hanlon
Bid McPhee Refuses Jump Offer From Cincinnati Reds
The Reds face financial strain as Bid McPhee declines a likely $1,000 offer beyond last season's $4,000 salary. The article notes pay disputes, deficits, and pressure on management amid a troubled league. It recalls McPhee's long Reds tenure and hints at possible lineup changes and the impact on Cincinnati’s ball town standing.
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Cincinnati
Bid’ McPhee
Reds
Comiskey
McPhee
George Smith
Treat Etrle
Fuller McPhee
van Hamm
Anson
Chicagos
Agent Buckley and Glasscock Near St Louis Deal
Wheeling Nov 6 Special Manager Von der Abe of the St Louis club has spent the day in talks with D R Buckley and Jack Glasscock from last year’s New York League teams. No conclusion reached by 6 o'clock tonight as the two players remain in negotiations. Glasscock left the League recently after accusing New York management of an unjust 55 fine that was not refunded.
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Wheeling
von der Abe
St. Louis
RB. Buckley
Jack Glasscock
Gilmscock
New York
Retirement Likely for Columbus as Ameri can Association Grows
Senior law officers and President Van der Ale left for Philadelphia to join the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION final arrangements meeting. Columbus faces likely retirement, reducing clubs to eight. The plan to expand to ten clubs is opposed, suggesting Columbus may again retire. Johnstown hosts a special banquet honoring the Athletic baseball club by local citizens.
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Sr. Laws
van der Ale
Philadelphia
American Association
Columbus
JouxsToys
Johnstown
That Queer Combine A Critical Look at Association Magnates
EK from Columbus condemns magnates in the American Association for sowing division amid a looming war with the National League. He argues the league supports stronger clubs and harmony, while the magnates threaten unity and the circuit’s strength, recalling past appeals for funds and loyalty. He likens some magnates to infamous figures.
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American Association
Columbus
National League
League
Jesse James
Homestead vs McDonald Gridiron Showdown at West Run
The Homestead and McDonald teams meet at West Run below Homestead in the final game of the Western Pennsylvania Football League’s first series. Homestead remains undefeated while McDonald has one loss. Kickoff is 3 50 P M with officials led by referee J F Horn.
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Homestead
McDonald
West Run
McDonalds
Fhomentocds
Ghar McDeneatin
Isles
Rodinson Johns
O'Brien
Packer
Uyess
Banks
Lees
Irvine
Tagreaus
McVickers Proudioot
McVickers McManes
MeVickers Biddoes
Srickers Marland
Eee McAlmant
J. F. Horn
Great football doubleheader announced for Dayton and Pittsburgh area
A expected great day of football features the Dayton vs Allegheny Athletic Association game at Exposition Park kicking off at 3 30 with detailed lineups for both teams. In the Recreation Park League matchup Pittsburgh Porition Homestead Goo Mec and others meet with a 4 o clock start and unfamiliar player spellings in the readout.
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Dayton
Allegheny Athletic Association
Exposition Park
Recreation Park
Pittsburg
Porition
Homestead
P - Powel
T. Attwel
TF Cotterell Hi
Baldwin G. Muse
A. Eae
Smith
J.mcewen
H. Landells
J. Matthews
R. Withers Pare
Reesei Roe "Brien
Withers
E. Waldron
J A. White
Sophomores Triumph Over 93 in Class Championship Match
Cambridge reports the class football championship game on Horton field ended with the sophomores defeating the juniors 12 to 0. Despite early favorites, the sophomore team took control, securing a decisive victory to celebrate tonight.
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Cambridge
Horton Field
Bloomfield Rovers to face local teams in McKeesport tomorrow
Special report from McKeesport says the Bloomfield Rovers and local football teams meet here tomorrow. A Jinks-Ryan quest contest for $200 is planned on the grounds before the games.
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McKeesport
Bloomfield Rovers
Ryan's Big Challenge to Fight Dempsey for Purse
Chicago welterweight Ryan seeks a purse fight with Jack Dempsey. Alf Kennedy backs Billy Myer in a 116 pound bout at Streator, November 27, between Martin Fisherty and Abe Lloyd of Brazil. Dempsey and Ryan also linked to a potential December 12 bout with a possible follow up if Ryan wins.
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Curiaco
Alf Kennedy
Billy Myer
Yesterdey
Martin Fisherty
Link Pope
Abe Lloyd
Brazil
Streator
Lloyd
Tom Byran
Jack Dempsey
Ryan
Dempsey
Howsan
Dick Durge
General Sporting Notes and Rumors Across Local Circuit
Local sports chatter references Sullivan Sigvin matchups and potential outcomes while noting Reedon O Nrun homebound if all goes well. East End Gyms to face Western seer tesin at East Liberty ark with mixed rumors about players declining interviews. Jockey turned musician Cuaniche Post praised as Guttenburg banjo standout. other notes on boxing, betting, and a new rule pushing jockies to ride for third place amid public confidence.
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Mithoos
Sullivan
Sigvin
Reedon O'Nrun
East End
Tesin
East Liberty Ark
Vox Pee
Wee
Garfield
Jooxry Barrios
Washington Park
Jake Schaefer
Clark Street
Chicate
Slosson
Todays Big Race Between Farrell and Smith in Pittsburg
Historic 300 yard foot race set for Recreation Park Allegheny for a $500 side bet. George Smith and Steve Farrell bring long reputations in sprinting and Sheffield handicaps with both claiming under 31 seconds. Stakeholder A S Cratty named referee and T S Fullwood pistol firer. race expected about 3 pm amid strong local interest.
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Pittsburg
Recreation Park
Allegheny
George Smith
Steve Farrell
George
Heath
Smith
Farrell
Tim Hurst
Sheffield
E. Donovan
Steve Farrel
Hutchens
Gent
Grant
Geogs Smith
Butler County
A.S. Cratty
T. S. Fullwood
Meadvill e Kite Track Trials Show Mixed Trotting Marks
Correspondent reports in Meadville on a raw day for kite shaped track trotting aiming to set records. Socrastist owned by Mr Hadfield logged time splits 2:35 1:09 1:50 2:26 though limited training due to an earlier accident. Ramona the 3 year old filly posted 2:29 1, Theodore the 3 year old colt 2:34 34, Bellman the 2 year old colt 2:41.
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Meadville
Socratist
Socrates
Hambletonian
Belle Clay
Betty Brown
Mambrino Patchen
Mr. Hadfield
Allegheny
Uarters
Ramona
Theodore
Bellman
Track Results and Latonia Race Club Action
Ract Track at Guttenberg reports six races with winners Mry Fellow Ratsman Dead heat Arab Rambler Mabel Glenn and Mies Bello among others. In Cincinnati Judge Barr grants an injunction to restrain Latonia Club from keeping John Brannon off the turf pending merits of the Latonia Jockey Club suit.
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Guttenberg
Mry Fellow
Woodruff
Ratsman
Natalie
Arab
Rambler
Tiozi
Masterlode
Rover
Mabel Glenn
Dixie
Salisbuary
Mies Bello
Peerlid
Issaqueensa
Cixcinnati
Judge Barr
United States Court
Latonia Jockey Club
Latonia Club
W. S. Brannon
Richard Brannon
John Brannon
William Jerg
Weinberg
Chicago
Barr
Abandoned Bennings Meet As Attendance Sags
Wash Hindton Nov 6 The Bennings track faced a small crowd with management deciding to end racing after tomorrow The handicaps were largely empty leading to a race being declared off and a replacement race run First five furlongs Constantinople Balbriggan led to second Dora third Time Second five furlongs Noonday won with Sessoons second Mollie V third Time One mile Ocypete led Ma Stone Pliny placed Time 1 45 Fourth handicap six furlongs Alcina Promenade Grand Prix Time 1 es Fifth seven furlongs Rex George W Prather Time 1 52
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Wash Hindton
Bennings
Constantinople
Balbriggan
Dora
Sessoons
Mollie V
Ocypete
Ma Stone
Pliny
Alcina
Promenade
Rex
George W
Prather
Race action slated at West Side track next week
Nashville November 6 racing is set for West Side daily next week with possible extension depending on weather. The track was in good condition today and attendance was fair. A long delay caused dissatisfaction in the first race.
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Nashville
West Side
Choynski Considers Retirement and Australia Return
Joe Choynski says he may quit fighting and go back to Melbourne. He cites offers in bookmaking there and regret over not staying in Australia, plans to stay in San Francisco a couple of months if no match arises, then return abroad. Fitzsimmons eyes wrestling matches if no boxing fights appear. Mose Gunst reports Dempsey and Mitchell drawing crowds in the Northwest with an East trip planned.
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San Francisco
Joe Choynski
Australia
Melbourne
Francisco
Choynski
Olympic Club of
New Orleans
East
Fitzsimmons
Joe Acton
Mose Gunst
Jack Dempsey
Mitchell
Far Northwest
Tacoma
Portland
Dempsey
Monay
Gorman and Comer Set for Columbus Boxing Bout Monday Night
In Columbus on November 9 Ed Gorman of Buffalo now based in Columbus faces Tommy Comer of Cincinnati in a 30 round glove contest. Each side posted a thousand dollars. winner to receive three to four thousand. Gorman trains at Franklin Park and Columbus Athletic Club with Billy Gibbs as his trainer. Comer’s backers include several supporters.
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ColumBus
Ed. Gorman
Tommy Comer
Gorman
Buffalo
N. Y
Columbi
Comer
Cincinnati
Sindap
Billy Gibbs
Kansas City
Franklin Park
Columbus Athletic Club
Jefferson lowers three mile pacing mark at Iowa Driving Park
Knoxville reports Joe Jefferson shaved 10 3/4 seconds from the world three mile pacing record at the Iowa Driving Park track. He clocked 7 minutes 33 1/4 seconds, beating the previous 7 minutes 44 seconds set by James K. Polk in 1847.
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Knoxville
Iowa Driving Park
Joe Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
James EK. Polk
Occidental Club to stage December 12 bout for $2000 purse
Ban Francisco report notes the Occidental Club matched lightweights Alex Greggaius and George La Blanche for a December 12 boxing match with a $2000 purse. Also mentions Mrs Will H Low to contribute a piece on selection methods in tomorrow’s Dispatch.
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Ban Francisco
The
Occidental Club
Alex Greggaius
George la Blanche
Mra
Will H. Low
NOTES FROM THE TWO CITIES PAYROLL APPROVED. MULTIPLE INCIDENTS REPORTED
The Committee on Surveys of Allegheny Councils approved the payroll totaling 6895. Reports include the death of H. Mice aged 1 at 233 Bedford Avenue, a 7 year old killed in Turtle Creek mines, a 4 year old cut from a wagon fall, and a 15 year old girl arrested in Newark threats case handed to her mother. An accident wreck injured a driver on Birmingham traction No. 1. A child given laudanum nearly died. Turners Hall in Manchester to be dedicated on Thanksgiving with a parade and ball finale. New building 40 by 90 feet to be fully equipped.
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Allegheny
Tnreopone H. Mice
Bedford Avenue
Second
Ohio Heavy Artillery
Veteran Legion
Conover McDowent
James Steele
Turtle Creek
Joan Dixnoch
Diebold
Southside
Hasora Lackey
Newark
N. J
Can No. 1
Birmingham Traction Line
John Calligan
South Thirdetree
Mancanet Coulis
Jones Avenue
Twelfth Ward
Turners’ Hall
Manchester
Gloves for Sunday at Tee Hoone Co Penn Avenue
Ladies gloves offered for Sunday wear at Tee Hoone Co Penn Avenue Stores. Readily available in a range of styles and shades with emphasis on value and quality at low prices.
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Topay
Jos. Horse & Co
Penny Avenue
Qualit Tee Hooene & Co
Penn Avenue
River News and Notes from November Weather
AP dispatch from Louisville reports clear, pleasant weather and rising rivers with 1 foot 4 inches on the mills, 2 feet 5 inches in the canal, and 4 feet inches at the foot of the locks. Coal shortages push prices up as dealers set prices after the coal men’s organization disbands. Pittsburg coal likely quoted at 16 cents tomorrow. Departures listed for Madison, Lee Brooks, Cincinnati, and others. River gauges show Allegheny Junction at 1 foot 7 inches and falling. Morgantown at 4 feet and steady. Louisville at 4 feet 6 inches and clear. Gallatin at 0.6 feet below low water with clear, cool air.
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Louisville
Pittsburg
Pumpkin Patch
Loulaville
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Pittalurg
Madison
Lee Brooks
Cincinnati
City of Carrollton
Evansylle
Carrie Hope
Carrollton
Big Kanawha
Allegheny Junction
Morgantown
Clear Sud
River conditions and coal shortage reported at river towns
The news notes river stages at Weritxno, Cincinnati, Rock Island, St. Louis, Catmo, and Goemp with several falls and rises. A pool water level stands at six feet and steady while downriver supply dwindles. Coal ships diverted to New Orleans as rains delay downstream distribution and markets flag higher prices per bushel.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
New Orleans
Home Industry Fall Overcoats Sale Promises Satisfaction
Local home industry advertises a fall overcoat sale with a money back guarantee and free repairs if needed. Uniforms include Black Blue Brown Tanbark Chevoit Homespun at 10 12 and 15 dollars. Emphasizes no fakirs and claims durable, hand made quality equal to custom coats. Buyers urged to examine lines and profit either way.
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McGunnile
Briddy McPhee
Mr. O'Neil
Biddy McPhee
Columbnus
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A.H. Mittendorf
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Able Sunday
Pritsburg
United States Weather Bureau
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River News and Notes
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Allen
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Memorais
Wright
Rock Island Fort
Savannah
Natchez
Ford Herald
Memphis
Oakland
Belmont
Goemp
Liberty ST
Smithfield
Swsu
the People's Store
Fifth Avenue
Amerika
Millinery Department
Cloak Department
Campbell & Dick
PrirresebeCkrGe
Ani
Hind
Pennsylvania
Electrical and Medical Institute
Fifth Street
B. F. Lamb
Sr.m
A. E. Neiln
Sixth
Penn Av
GEO. A. Kelly &O. Alle
Gheny
E. Hulden & CO
Federal St
WM. F. Zoeller
Sole M
Ittsburg
desco-Trs
C. F. Ahlers
Chant Tailors
Smithfield Street
JeMrissa Telenhone
Capes
Astrachan Capes
Lyna Capes
Fleishmang CO
M. Oppenheimer & CO
Penn Ave
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