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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1889

Page

6

Wright Declares Himself in Brotherhood and Baseball Rules

Harry Wright asserts loyalty to the Philadelphia League club and predicts many Brotherhood members will stay in the league. The Joint Playing Rules Committee adjourned after minor changes adding two extra players, revised umpire interference, and clarified ball handling.

Harry Wright The Brotherhood Committee On Philadelphia Denny Indianapolis Anson Manacer Clu Philsdelphia Wright Rick Young League Cincinnati Cincinnati Club Brookie Wenore Association American Association Rand Central Bt Louis Swuisville, Columbus and Athletic

Irwin Foresees Brotherhood Plans Boosting New Baseball League

Arthur Irwin, ex-captain of the Washington club and new Brotherhood leader, says the group and financiers will stay in the venture. He predicts strong material and a banner Boston team, dismissing worries about players, while pledging to play and contest a championship season.

THE Dispatch Boston Arthur Irwin Washington Club Baseball League Glasscock Fou Ules

Hanlon touts Brotherhood stock sale and ground location

Ed Hanlon reports brisk sale of Brotherhood club stock with Hon M B Lemon buying a large portion and says most stock will be sold tomorrow. Ground plans settle at Exposition Park with L Magee weighing involvement. Magee and Johnson met Monday. rumors of Magee joining the venture are denied by Hanlon amid Garbled reports from League officials.

Ed Hanlon Brotherhood Club M. B. Lemon Hanlon L. Magee Exposition Park Magee Johnson Woods Buffioten Clements Philadelphia League Old League Gore Brotherhood

Comiskey Calls It a Go for Brotherhood

Captain Comiskey of the St Louis Browns tells Dispatch he believes the Brotherhood will succeed and that players have strong backing and capital. He says no American Association players will join, and recalls rejecting overtures from Thad Bryne to switch teams. He criticizes Bryne and an umpire for a Cincinnati meeting incident and notes the Browns lack an empirical staff next season.

Denver Comiskey St Louis Browns Dispatch Brotherhood American Association Association The Thad Bryn

Deny Eepiles to Pfeffer in Indianapolis Club dispute

In Indianapolis on November 12 Fred Pfeffer of Chicago denies rumors of player detentions and says the Brotherhood faces mixed results. He notes a job offer for Jack Glasscock as traveling salesman for a tobacco house and predicts only two Brotherhood members may stay with the club. The local secretary confirms limited Brotherhood continuity among players.

Indianapolis Fred Pfeffer Chicago Jerry Denny Brotherhood Pfeffer Relt- Brush Jack Glasscock

McKeesport Stockholders Debate Next Season Club

Stockholders meet to decide if McKeesport will field a thorough going professional club next year. Some back a real pro team and entry into the Western Pennsylvania and New York leagues or the Ohio league. They claim strong local baseball patronage.

McKeesport Onnsyivants

Buck Ewing Discusses Brotherhood Scheme Today

Buck Ewing, baseball star, spoke in Union about the Brotherhood plan calling it a real go and likely to succeed. He dismissed sensational desertion reports and said there is ample money to back the scheme.

Ewing Buck Union Ak Brotherhood Hancock, Mich Thomas Smith Thomas Coughlin Johe FP Ryan Smith Coughlin Dinan

Contracts Signed Bulletin Lists Final Assignments

President Wikoff issues bulletin detailing contracts signed with listed parties including Kansas City Elmer EF Smith Louisville P. F. Jones Washington Lewis Whistler Indianapolis John Fee Chicago A C Anson M J Sullivan Mills EE Foster John E Carroll Denver C H Trompey and others in November 12 1990.

Cotomatis Wikoff Kansas City Elmer Ef, Smith Louisville P. F. Jones Keenan Washington Lewis Whistler Indianapolis John Fee Chicago A.C. Anson M. J. Sullivan Mills EE. Foster John E. Carroll Denver C. H. Trompey

Farrell Ready to Meet La Blanche for 31000 Bid

Backers push Pat Farrell to fight Marine La Blanche with a 31000 side purse and any offered by the California Athletic Club. Pittsburg backers plan to post a forfeit to force the bout, seeking a middleweight title clash and establishing leverage if La Blanche declines.

Pittsburg Farrell George la Blanche Pat Farrell Farre Pittsburgers Goodman M. Farrell la Blanche

The Coming Champion Promising Weastern Sprinter

George Smith praises James Collins as a rising world sprinter at age 20 with strong legs. He hints Collins may race in England’s Sheffield Christmas handicap and notes possible chances of victory.

George Smith George James Collins Collins England Sheffield Smith

California athlete aims for high stakes boxing clash

An 11 year old named BorTor was reported to seek a match offer against Domin McCaffrey with promoter Sullivan claiming a $10,000 prize and an outside bet. Details indicate plans under the Ornia Athletic banner for a high stake bout.

BorTor John L California Domin' McCaffrey Sullivan McGo Ornia Athletic

Burke Entangled in Escape Plot in Cronin Trial

In Chicago a key Cronin trial witness Pauline Hoertel described hearing cries at the Carlson cottage the night of the doctor’s death. Burke allegedly attempted to flee to Europe in disguise while authorities examined identities, tickets, and a forged name. The hearing adjourned after lengthy debate over testimony and motives.

Cronin Pauline Hoertel Carlson Burke Europe

Indians at War on Blue Mountain in Utah Territory

Reports from Durango say Old Hatch chief of the Piutes and Cowboy and his 17 year old brother, sons of Old Wash, are dead after a dispute over a Navajo blanket. Piutes killed the two murderers and the Utes cremated them, with 50 Utes gathered and 100 warriors enroute, raising fears of a coming battle.

Duranco Con Old Hatch Cowboy Old Wash Blue Mountain Range

Ohio regiments scandal shakes state politics

An Ohio dispatch reports an Army National Guard First Regiment scandal alleging graft, profane excesses at officers quarters, and depictions of election corruption. Adjutant Riley, Assistant Adjutant Ludlow, and Captain Ely resign amid the uproar as Baltimore hosts Catholic Laymen congress debates education, religion, and labor issues.

Crxcrysati Campbell Gambag Colonna Longworth Ety Riley Ludlow Ely Balttrmore United States Congress Morgan O’brien New York

Stanford and Bonner at Odds Over Sunol Sale Price

Senator Stanford refuses to disclose the Sunol sale price, noting the deal allows Bonner to announce or withhold terms. He says the mare may stay in California for a year and could be sent to race tracks if weather permits, with hopes Sunol and related horses set for time trials and possible records. Hearst offered higher, but price remains private.

Oye Stanford Bonner Hearst Francisco Robert Bonner Bays Maud Axtell Palo Alto Senator Stanford Sunol Napa Suno Mand Jay Eye Manol Sacramento Coursearst National Grange H. Latham Sundl Tor California de Piao Jonni Bn Beias

Catholic Temperance and Church Music Conference Report

Sunday discussions focused on temperance enforcement including Sunday saloon restrictions and minor liquor sales bans. The congress praised Catholic journals, advocated church music to aid devotion, and affirmed loyalty to the Holy See with speeches by Honore Mercier and church representatives.

Holy See Holy Father Cota Potar Shotal Honore Mercier Quebec Monsignor Gadd England Cardinal Manning Congress Peter L St. Louis James H. Syro Phiadelph Richard L. L.clarke LL. D New York

Clifton Entries Offer Mixed Card At Tomorrow’s Meet

The Clifton program lists two races with mixed fields and purses. The first race for 3-year-olds covers a mile and one sixteenth with notable entries including She 14 Solona 1 Wild Cherry IM and Red Light 8. The second race for all ages is selling over one mile featuring a long list of entries such as Carrie 643 Meade 106 Vigilant 1% and many others.

New York Clifton Solona Wild Cherry IM Red Light Carrie Meade Vigilant Gallas Dan Pa Cant Teil Jennie MeReusness Me Sereen Seer Ee Pegagus Peik Wesc Ches Ma Kasson Farcon Cab Lasers

Our Way. Honest goods and generous dealing will trade faster

A shop proclaims its policy of selling reliable, high quality clothing with a clear stand at a distant landmark. The message asserts no need for leaders, promises open protection, and vows steady customer growth as competition must sell better than ever.

Wanamaker's Mile Stone

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