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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1889
Page
17
A veteran observer critiques the baseball league split, arguing deserters harm the game, praises the League and Brotherhood addresses, and notes the rise of a new local team under Harry Smith. He discusses player rights, profits myths, and the fate of Homewood Driving Park while praising the football season's delay in Pittsburgh.
The article notes a square, highly patronized race between E C McClel land and Peter Priddy and discusses upcoming matchups. It weighs Sullivan against Jackson, mentions a $2000 purse and a possible $15,000 San Jose Club offer, and considers public opinion and fighter form in predicting outcomes.
Principal W. M. McCullough of Stevens School introduces a baseball spelling contest system with two captains organizing nine players per side. Outs come from misspelled words, runs from correctly spelled words, and sides retire after three errors. First games featured Pittsburg and Chicago teams with scores and outs recorded.
Special Telegram lists Monday entries from Elizabethtown showing horses in multiple five furlong races and longer dashes. Notable names include Repartee, Winona, Babette, Mamie, Barrister, Freedom, Geronimo, Theodosius and Lavinis Belle among others with various weights and odds.
The Pittsburg football squad will face the Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. Captain O D Thompson leads a lineup including P Preston P Reymer T Smith E Braiard D Speer Scott White H C Frewing Macpherson Brown Sturgess. They depart on the Detriot train via the Erie road Wednesday afternoon. A large Pittsburg contingent plans to attend. kickoff is scheduled for 11 30.
Ed Reilly and an unnamed featherweight contender met at an office last evening to finalize a match for six hundred dollars. Reilly pressed London Tin rules while the opponent’s group favored Queens a rules, leaving the plan unsettled.
A sensational telegram from Wasmryctos reports intense maneuvering between the League and Brotherhood as Baltimore and Washington magnates seek to consolidate clubs or transfer franchises. Walter Hewett and J H Van der Horst discuss sale of the Washington franchise while Baltimore eye new terms and possible half interest. President Young monitors the shifting alliances with a one week deadline.
Washington November 2. Jack Glasscock, famed Hoosier shortstop, visits to negotiate with Paul Hines for an 18% league contract and to discuss baseball’s future. He objects to Brotherhood outsiders filling ranks and fears an uncertain salary with no assured term.
Telegram report from Indianapolis dated November 3 states Ewing and Ward failed to sway public opinion in favor of the Brotherhood. Ward's morale sank as players remained loyal to the club. Denny denounces salary certainty in the new League, while Brotherhood plans reportedly shifted after a New York meeting. Ward departed for Chicago with little chance of future visits to Indianapolis by either player.
Ed Hanlon of the Pittsburg Brotherhood Club reports Dunlap and Maul have signed for Pittsburg. Dunlap will likely play second base, with Jonnay reportedly unavailable due to personal matters. Hanlon says several more signings are coming and that Pittsburg will field a first class team.
On November 24 Lovumvizis reports a very low ebb for baseball. Cincinnati and Brooklyn joining the League dampens local enthusiasm, with a general mood favoring a flat season and uncertain prospects.
Richard K Fox reports on the planned December bout between Frank P Slavin and Jem Smith for £2000 to £5000, open to higher stakes, with tickets limited to 30 each side. Slavin arrives in England with recent victories while Smith relies on experience as a bare knuckle fighter.
McKeesport champion John Jinks defeats Charles Carman of Suter in a dramatic quoit contest at the baseball park attended by about 1,000. Jinks wins 98 to 61 in a lengthy match with 44 pound quoits. Carman’s backers suffer heavy losses, and a rematch is proposed with $100 at stake. An after-event 100 yard dash ends with Reese narrowly ahead of Wallace and Heese.
A telegram from Cleveland reports negotiations to move the Detroit team to Cleveland to represent the city in the League next year. Detroit won last year’s International Association title and could join Cleveland with former players. The rumor that Zimmer signed a Brotherhood contract is denied. he has not signed and may stay with the League club.
The Rochester Baseball Association will not enter the American Association under any inducement. Directors Brinker Mackare and Zimmer returned from Detroit with the view that the International League is a preferable option for the 180 season, and they have conveyed this to the other directors.
Cincinnati reporters note second baseman Biddy Moe voice agreeing to play next season. Rumors swirl about his Brotherhood stance and a likely new club in the League. Holliday to sign Monday and Stern optimistic all will sign again.
Intending contestants train hard for the 72 hour race with about $1,000 in prize money offered by Manager Davis. Wagering grows as Mose Moore backs a plan and Seetene eyes the field while Derk inga apes Foetal Race ton i wa and Caer man loom in the contest.
The final day of the Manchester November meeting saw Mr Vyner's four year old Tilly Fallow win the 20 mile two furlong handicap for three year olds and upwards. Conservator, a six year old, owned by Mr Dud Hirke, ran under T H Fenwick's stable.
Yale defeats Harvard 6 to 0 in Hampden Park clash before 20,000 spectators. The game featured strong Yale rushing led by Gill and McClung, with key plays near the Harvard goal and disqualifications noted for Hanson and Stickney. Mentions Jem Mace and Charley Mitchell boxing previews and O’Connor challenging Searle to row for a stake.
Jacob Gaudaur, the oarsman, replies to backers about the McKeesport fake alleging Teemer’s defeat was earned fairly. He disputes fouls by Hamm, notes Teemer’s backers waning, and defends St John as a valued ally while urging continued support for rowing.
Canadian O'Connor offers to row Stansbury for 2500 dollars a side in best boats with the Australian winner choosing waters and travel costs. Stansbury seeks a race after arrival, while a typhoid illness setback may alter plans and shift the field for a potential U.S. race.
Budd Doble ships a carload of famed trotting and pacing horses from Chicago to Fresno California for winter quarters under trainer George Starr. The ensemble includes Jack Lady Bullion Reina Maudlein Gracie Lee Marc Jansen Heylin Johnston Ed Annan and more with Helmsman and three mares from J H Outhwaite plus Jersey Wilkes dam by Curtis Hambletonian. The plan aims to uncover speed and potential during the restraining winter months.
Fragmentary text hints at a narrative about confinement among friends and a proposed gift, with language suggesting familiarity and casual remarks. The readable portions are insufficient for a precise event or subject.
The race afternoon saw Fal wees prevail at Manchester handicap with 100 to 6 odds. Sloan Stake backed the horse as jockey Luke rode, with Soto chance a close second and other favorites fading.
Special telegram reports Miller and Sibley refused a cash offer of 36000 for the yearling colt Electric Bell. The horse, brother to Bt. Bal, represents the highest price ever offered for an untried racehorse.
Sam Francisco reports a fight where Danforth is knocked out in the tenth round for a purse of $000 at the Golden Gate arena. Aguis defeats Danforth in a near finish contest.
Springfield Mass November 17 Dartmouth defeated Williams in a hard fought morning game by a narrow margin. The teams battled for control with key plays shaping the outcome and scoring sequence.
The next Common Council meeting will hear an ordinance to establish river patrol boats on the Monongahela Ohio and Allegheny rivers under the Public Safety Department. The measure, prepared by Mark Dooley, would authorize boats with fire suppression equipment and police powers, plus rules for governance and riverfront protection.
Classified advertisement lists canned fruits sugar corn apples and apricots with bulk pricing, free delivery within city limits, prepaid freight for orders over ten dollars, and various tea and butter options. Also promotes Thompsons Amber flour sacks, overcoats in three imported styles, blankets and comforts, with locations at Easy Bee Hive Sixth and Liberty and mentions a grand annual prize tournament in Brownsville.
A Dispatch report notes Democrats split over Judge Bailey's candidacy and potential Republican break. Alden man McKenna says he may run if Bailey exits, while T. O'Leary Jr supports the party nominee and warns against running a beaten horse.
Frederick Gearing, a Southside businessman, likely died after a runaway on West Carson Street last night. His horse bolted toward the Panhandle depot corner, throwing him and family members from the wagon near the Witon road, with Dr. Barchfeld attending.
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