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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1889
Page
9
Amid a heated dispute, Jack Glasscock defends leaving the Brotherhood and asserts no receipts no salary. Ed Hanlon and Secretary Scandrett discuss contracts, risk, and the new league structure as players weigh loyalty against dollars.
Cincinnati Dispatch報 says John Montgomery Ward arrived from Pittsburg with Buck Ewing and Ed Andrews to see John A. McPhee who is reportedly reluctant to join. Ward expects poor odds McPhee will switch to Cincinnati. Andrews, McPhee friend, may press him to cast his lot with Ward.
Hensler and Johnson head to Philadelphia with Ed Hanson and Al Johnson, Hanson planning a two week absence to visit home. Hanson says conditions are favorable and a Brotherhood club is likely in his city. He aims to meet Dan before returning and discussions about Bonay’s goods influence him.
Henry M. Love announced that Love Cross, catcher of the Athletic Club, has signed with the local Brotherhood Club. The move comes as a severe blow to the Athletic Club which expected Cross to sign an Association contract today. Cross’ terms were believed to favor the Brotherhood Club and the move was described as decisive by Love.
A Reilly backer called last evening saying Reilly is willing to accept the hall of the unknown. Reilly’s backers will meet the unknown’s backers at this office at 620 next.
New York reports on a Sun interview with Tun Keefe criticizing Glasscock and Denny for deserting the Brotherhood in Indianapolis. He predicts enjoining them, notes salaries and advances, and suggests few players will remain after reorganizing with stock shares and new investment. Von der Ahe is silent amid a looming reshaping of clubs.
The McKeesport professional club seeks a capable manager and four road scorers, offering $100 monthly. Over 10 applicants have been received, but only one man hired as they plan a 66 home and away game season starting April 12.
A New York dispatch lists the Clifton entries for tomorrow across five races. Entries include Van 7 Groomwinsman 91 Jennie McFarland Lotion Wild Cherry Hermitage Victrix Grand Midake Fanetina 10 cach Sauer 3 and more in the mile, five furlongs, two miles and a quarter, and handicap events. After Monday entries on all Clifton purses will be free.
The Guttenberg entries for tomorrow list races with horses Border Minstrel Lomax 106 ig Drown Jug Qareman Lemon Blossom Full Sall Hot esa Tone Little Froid Fletch Skrip Frederick Lexington Pilgrim Past Harwood Viellant Bonnie Lass Stephanie Gloster Rover Battock Hearst Wayward Bay and more. Also noted are clothing ads offering 500 men s overcoats at 10 dollars and California shoe promotions, with store locations on Grant and Dismond streets and Fifth Avenue and Market Street.
A public reply from Ward Ewing and Andrews condemns the leagues misstatements and defends players rights. The message argues about the reserve rule salary limits and describes the fight to form a new league while preserving the game's integrity and fairness.
Boston report says John GL Sullivan says he has received no telegram about a $16,000 purse for a finish fight with Jackson. He only knows what he saw in today’s papers and offers no confirmation of the San Jose Cal. Athletic Club proposal.
Turbulent riot in San Jose on November 7 ends with four killed and four wounded during transfer of government. Rodriguistas and Esquivelistas clash as President Soto yields to Dr. Duran and Ricardo Jimenez takes key posts. Amusing scenes and citizen involvement mark the event.
Short items describe the Humboldt Dramatic and Literary Association anniversary, art by R Brevoor of Leslie Benbow, library renovations, a new Cowen Fishing Club clubrooms with a pig roast, various local incidents, society meetings at St Mark's Guild and Daughters of Liberty, plus streetcar and rail problems on Carson and Twenty-seventh streets and a teaser about Clara Belle’s upcoming New York society feature in tomorrow's Dispatch.
Incidents include Joseph McConnell alleging J Stein used false pretenses to obtain 1975 pounds of old iron valued at $80 by posing as agent for Kaylor & Strong. Jons Bocas to address a temperance meeting tomorrow evening at Moorhead Hall under Moorhead Union auspices. Gallagher and Thomas had a burglary hearing. held for court in default. Albert Chessman, 60, fell downstairs injuring his arm and back. Miss Jennet Hutchinson of McKeesport operated on for abdominal tumor at Homeopathic Hospital. A masquerade party was held at Penn Incline Hall by the Central Social Royals with many attendees. Allegheny liveryman Hensendy says the Duquesne Hotel window-smasher not his driver. A horse belonging to Hyman Browarsky struck by a cable car sustained injuries. Detective Fitzgratrp went to Chicago to bring back James Grover, now a defaulter in Hoyd Bros. & Butler. The Board of Viewers met to receive Meadow street damages claims from Laramie Avenue to Park Avenue.
Movements of Pittsburg residents and acquaintances are noted with brief mentions of individuals such as Jake Weldberg of Cincinnati and his connections among friends and associates. The clipping hints at social updates and travels among local and regional figures.
Harvard announces withdrawal from the Intercollegiate Football League amid mixed reactions at Princeton after a 15 month run of Princeton dominance in outdoor sports. The piece notes Harvard's poor 12 year record against Princeton and references a lacrosse defeat, while mentioning Princeton’s referee Cowan declining to referee the Yale Harvard game due to ill treatment of a Princeton man.
An assortment of woolen and silk underwear advertised for men women and children. Jos Horne Co. Penn Avenue stores promote Comfort Shoe. The Savitaruim Green Spring Ohio offers mineral springs steam heat baths electric lights and medical staff. W C Weston is lessee seeking pamphlet and winter rates. Goods publishing featuring Buckingham neckwear and Horne Co. Penn Avenue stores.
Two cousins headline a lighthearted contest at Madawas Ka drawing local crowds. The event features playful rivalry, simple games, and a festive atmosphere with community participation and cheerful banter throughout the afternoon.
A London cablegram reports Teff Wall and Bill Goode have been matched to fight to a finish for one dollar a side. No venue or date given. The lightweight bout appears arranged for betting interests and boxing fans in New York.
Sam Day posts a $100 stake and pledges another $100 to defeat Noremad in the upcoming 73 hour race at Louden. The challenge sets the scene for a contested endurance event with Day staking two sums on his chances.
Peter Wise was arrested and will face a hearing as the so called Callaghan conspiracy case stirs talk in Scottdale. Callaghan denies foreseeing forged letters to T W Powderly and says any such communications would not affect the case. He claims he acted regarding a boycott and has no dealings with the Reading Railway.
Charles Doctick and Frank Kresack were arrested and placed in the Allegheny lockup on larceny charges after allegedly stealing journals from a shop. The defendants were held for a hearing.
The passage notes a Costa Rican political shift with the defeat of Don Ascension and the rise of Acting President Dr. Duran and Ricardo Jimenez. It discusses foreign and domestic turmoil, disruptions to business, and the perceived power of the Rodriguistas, who are described as firmly in power and likely to remain.
Elegant black cheviots praised for a stylish weave and tailoring to order. The ad notes the market includes young men, not just the wealthy, and asserts fair pricing for quality goods. It emphasizes value over cost and positions tailoring as accessible beyond rich buyers.
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