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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1892

Page

12

Yale Favored In Townsman Football Classic Today

Big crowd expected in Manhattan as Yale faces Princeton in the annual clash. Pittsburg interest runs high with many local fans traveling and heavy betting on the result. Yale sits as favorite at 6 to 4, bets on Yale by 7 to 4 have appeared, while optimism surrounds a high scoring or decisive win.

Manhattan Geld New York Yale Princeton Pitteburgers Pittsburgers Pitsburgers Harry Derlington John Moorhead William Frew George Hamilton James Park John Ricketson Major McCandless C. D. Thompson Theodore Hostetter Edwie Schoen David Stewart Pittsburg Yales Harvard Tigers

Lehigh to Meet P A C in Major Local Football Clash

Lehigh College faces a crack P A C team this afternoon at Seclock Park for a highly anticipated game. Weather concerns and snow clearing precede a large turnout, with crowd estimates rising if conditions stay pleasant. Lehigh arrives after a strong season, ready to challenge a formidable Lehigh Valley opponent. Washington and Jefferson ends season with team disbanded after a creditable campaign and plans to play Lehigh were canceled.

Seclock P. A. Park Lehigh College Yate Princeton Ferocus Lafayette College FPA Larliner Duquesne Leiteh Kehow P. A.C Case McIlvaine Altoona Ean Wison Baitsburg McClung Charles M. Case Wasnixotos Washington and Jefferson College Lehigh Barnhart

Washington and Jefferson Football Season Faces Scheduling Hurdles

Washington and Jefferson boasted a stronger squad this year but struggled to arrange enough games. The football committees plan strong efforts to secure opponents, hoping to boost attendance after record crowds at home games this season.

Washington and Jefferson We of Colleges of Pennsylvan

Canadian Champions Arrive for Pittsburg Showdown at Exposition Park

The Champion Kickers from Canada face the Pittsburgers this afternoon in a high profile football match at Exposition Park. Both teams fuse confidence with plans for a grand program including a rain in their positions and a potential crowd likely to rival top local games. Thompson, the noted center forward, is in attendance as the lineup forms.

Canada Pittsburgers Pitusburg Elevre Exposition Park Thon Berlin Ont Defesteds Seaforth Squalsto Chicago Chicago Thistles Detroit Tin M.A. A Toronto College of Commerce Oscode Mall Toronto Scots Torontos Bnse Thompson

FP A C Second Team to Meet Holy Ghost College Eleven

At 10 30 this morning both sides will clash on the P A C grounds in a contest between the FP A C second team and Holy Ghost College eleven The match draws interest as neither has played yet and both are strong in the heavyweight class Lineups follow.

FP. A. C Holy Ghost College P. A.C

University Second Team to Meet Wilkinsburg A A on W A A Grounds

A college second eleven faces Wilkinsburg A A on the W A A grounds in Wilkinsburg. The University team relies on scientific play and teamwork despite poor weather. The crowd is expected large as the match promises one of the day’s top games.

Wilkinsburg A. A Wilkinsburg W.U. P

Lafayette Again Defeated in State College Football Game

In Wiersnarey Pennsylvania on November 12 a large crowd gathered at West Side Park to watch the football game between the State College team and the opposing side. The State College team won by a final score reported in the article.

Wiersnarey West Side Park

A. A. A. Teams Set for Saturday Football Games

Several lightweight clubs will contest scheduled games on Saturday. Players from the P A C and W A A s gather in Cleveland while Yale Princeton buzz continues. Forecasts suggest a strong showing from the A A A squad and potential December rematch.

Quitz Cleveland Siuon P. A.C Srrived Dar Na Naht Moc Essor Ee A. A Crescent Peanuin Olly

Bonner Plans Track Start to Break Maud’s Record Next Year

Robert Bonner presses for Mand Maud to surpass her own trotting record next season. A covered 500 foot track will be built at his farm to Tarrytown with a 14 horse-wide layout and loops for turning. Maud will winter to strengthen muscles before a possible spring race on a special track.

New Yonk Robert Bonner Mand Tarrytown Maude Uyers Gonner William Roseell Allen Kremlin Maud 8 Mr. Bunner

Races At West Side Park With Close Finishes

Weather fair and attendance good at West Side Park. In the five furlong sprint Washio won by a neck over Gray Duke with Satta steel third. seven furlongs saw Kildare win by a neck over Blaze Dake. other races featured tight finishes and near records as the program progressed.

West Side Park Washio Gray Duke Ace- Satta S Teel Judge Blaze Dake Alwuyth Bello Blackburn

Outsiders Dominate Guttenberg Racing Card

At Guttenberg a slate of surprising winners disrupted the favorite run. In races one, three and five outsiders captured purses as bookies cashed in. Jewel H and Julla led early betting, while signatures and odds shifted with each heat.

Guttenberg

Guttenberg Races Listed with Odds and Entries

The Guttenberg program lists races for tomorrow starting with a six and one half furlongs event featuring Uncertainty Grey Hook Tattler Eclipse Dr. Martin Fenelon Macauley Lis and others. The card includes three eighths of a mile yearling stakes, a five eighths maid ens, a one mile handicap, a one and one quarter mile handicap with five horses, and a six and one half furlongs selling race with Burtingham Sir Walter Raleigh Woodcher Kowery Moltean Poydora Monsoon and Hazelhurst among participants.

Guttenberg Grey Hook Tattler Eclipse Dr. Martin Fenelon Macauley Lis J B Freed Dela Eboda Twin Twin Taw Olly 102. @; Appomattox Leanee II Jor Aenete Brown Olly Miss Nelle Leigh Humingbiricolt Suspense Olly Henla Geld Susie Fuilering King Crab Miss Belle Lite Fred Loganite Bess McDuff Pat Conley My Fellow Bidol Bearte Lyers Burtingham Sir Walter Raleigh Woodcher Kowery Moltean Ey Poydora Monsoon Hazelhurst Seld

Prize Fight Sparks Law Clash in Newport Night

Two lightweight boxers James O Connell and Tom Foley fought with six ounce gloves. Foley knocked out in the third round. Newport Athletic Club clashed with Newport Commercial Club over alleged law violation. Chief Cottingham and Private Phillips disputed arrests leading to a street scuffle. Phillips ejected and Cottingham suspended amid investigation.

Ciscinnati Newport Athleticc Club James O'Connell Tom Foley Foley Commercial Club Newport Omoer Phillips Athletic Club Cottingham Phillips Mmmercial Club Berry

Champion O Connor Dead

William O Connor the champion oarsman of America died in Toronto Ontario from typhoid fever after a two week illness. He rose to national prominence by defeating John Teemer for the American championship in Washington in November 1888 exactly four years earlier. He had planned to visit Nova Scotia to scout young rowers. He also rowed J Stavaborg in Australia for the title and was defeated.

Toronto William O'Connor America Nova Scotia John Teemer Washington, D. C Australia J. Stavaborg

Pittsburg Amateur Swimming Gala Opens At Natatorium

First annual gala of the Pittsburg Amateur Swimming Association at the Natatorium features entered races with competitors including Baker Je pany Seah Gehenwetken George Fouts Knight Moran Casey Oran Down Wolfe Kenny Lang McGuire King Peth netat Taylor Montgomery and others in open handicap and underwater events. Exhibitions by Professors McEwan Fox and Goodwin plus a welcome by Toronto Association Football Club members conclude the program.

Pittsburg Amateur Swimming Association Natatorium Baker Jepany Seah Ww. Gehenwetken George Fouts John Knight HB. Moran Casey Oran C. Down F. Wolfe Maan Kenny F F. Lang P. McGuire J. King N Peth Netat T. Taylor Bert Rue Tance Long Cratanes B. J. Montgomery Bert Price Hugh Hay J. T. Taylor Joseph McEwan James Fox Barry Goodwin Toronto Association Football Club

Local boxing odds favor Abe Greggains in Costello bout

A New York sporting man reports from Boston that Abe Greggains, training near Comey Island Club, is the favorite to win next Monday night. A bookmaker syndicate backs him with some odds on Stod. Greggains is said to be in top condition.

New Youk Boston Abe Greggains Buyle Costello Comey Island Gregygnovis

Judge Newton offers 2000 for Paddy Orman vs Jonny Reagan fight

Judge Newton of the Coney Island Athletic Club offers 2000 dollars for a fight between Paddy Orman of Australia and Jonny Reagan of New York. He has also offered 250 dollars for Mitchell of San Francisco if Gorman is chosen. Gorman accepts and will get either opponent.

New York Judge Newton Coney Island Athletic Club Paddy Orman Australia Jonny Reagan Reagan Newton Gorman Mitchell San Francisco Mitchell Tonicht

Allegheny Cyclers Host Hard Timesmoke Gathering

A lively group of cyclers met at the Allegheny club rooms for a hard timesmoke event. Cold weather kept them indoors and more sociable as friends filled the rooms and the last hard tack was finished after dawn.

Allegheny Oycel Alleghenians

City Assessors Reach Compromises in Property Appeals

Commissioner Beal continued hearings on city assessments. W H Finley and B B Ferree on Frankstown avenue had classifications and valuations reduced to 0,265 and 17,034 respectively A Mary Hackett parcel saw lots cut to 7,875 while rural classification lingered for some, and George Finley sought further reductions across several properties reducing total value from 97,875 to 85,374 Sessions address J H Harrison and George M Alexander appeals not finished with rural classification desired.

Beal Fetterman W. H. Finley B&b F. Ferree Frankstown Avenue Finley Ferree Mary Hackett Roup Street James Hackett George Finley Firth and Frankstown Avenues Silver Lake Grove J. H. Harrison George M. Alexander Park and Frankstown

Weather Notes and Forecast For Western Pennsylvania Ohio

Weather observations describe wind patterns temperatures and precipitation with isobars and isotherms. Storms move Eastward while high and low pressure systems affect Western Pennsylvania Ohio and nearby regions. Data include past 24 hour precipitation temperatures and forecasts from Weather Bureau sources.

Arrrow Anderneath Pirvenvane Weather Bureau Banoweren Sa. W Sa. M

Two Men Arrested For Assaulting Allegheny Woman

Mrs. Sarah Reed of Lacock Street Allegheny reported to Superintendent Muth that John Hanley and Daniel O'Leary from Pittsburgh forcibly entered her home yesterday afternoon. O'Leary struck her, knocked her down, and stole a $200 diamond ring. Detectives Koernman and McDonough arrested Heuer and O'Leary in Pittsburgh. They face a hearing before Police Magistrate McKelvy this morning.

Gheny Sarah Reed Lacock Street Allegheny John Hanley Daniel O'Leary Pittsburg O'Leary Mra Reed Hanley Koernman McDonough Heuer McKelvy

Bloody disturbance in Larkin's alley boarding house

A fight in a Larkin's alley boarding house last night left several injured. Albert Shalters, intoxicated, caused a disturbance and Flora Richarda, landlady's daughter, was struck with a chair and torn clothing. She pressed assault charges at Alderman McGarey’s office. Shakers showed facial injuries and was jailed after arrest.

Larkin Albert Shalters Flora Richarda McGarey Shakers

Ghostly intrusion ends in manhunt after late night chase

An officer near South Twenty-fourth and Jane streets was alerted by two women, Mrs. Carl and her daughter, who said they were driven from bed by Mrs. Carl's husband. The man was not found after police searched the house.

South Twenty-fourth Jane Streets

Chances for Recovery Good Frank Risch Shot Self

Frank Risch a Southside policeman who shot himself in the head Friday night was moved from Southside Hospital to his home yesterday afternoon. Doctors plan to probe for the bullet when safe to operate. His condition shows cautious improvement though his left arm remains paralyzed and nerve damage is noted.

Frank Risch Southside

Deaths from thumb wound led to fatal fall incident

August Kessler of 13 Shelby alley Southside died yesterday after a sequence starting with a slight thumb wound about a month earlier. Treated for soreness and threatened with blood poisoning, he returned to work, worsened after a fall on Carson street last Saturday, and died this morning.

August Kessler Shelby Alley Southside Carson Street

Mrs Annie K Green Struck by Train at Crafton

Mrs Annie K Green, 71, was struck by a Panhandle Railroad train at Crafton and taken to West Penn Hospital in unconscious condition. She suffers base skull fracture, a broken right arm in two places, hip bruises, and body bruising. she has been unconscious since arrival and may not recover. She narrowly escaped death at the same spot two weeks earlier.

Annie K. Green Crafton West Penn Hospital Aame

Sporting Notes Preview of Boxing and Racing Pitches

English featherweight Wallace heads to the United States for a rematch with George Dixon. A $1,000 forfeit is posted to deter any challenger. Louisville beat writers report $8,000 wagered on Nashville races by local bettors. A large shooting crowd is expected at a Chicago wood shoot with 100 and 200 live pigeons to be used. Australian rower Stephenson challenges Hubear for the Scalara memorial cup on Thames. Fulborn and Elliott sign to shoot five matches next month. Matches will feature 106 live birds per event with referees noted for the Chicago meet.

W. BR. Hinst Nunc Wallace George Dixon Joun L. Buxeven Aloot Louisville Nashville Crescent Athletic LANGE Omen Stephenson George Hubear England Thames Jon . Fulborn J. A. BR. Elliott Len Nateh Eatches

Leg Crashed by Wagon In City Incident

Italian resident Guy Magriila of Chatham Street and Clay Alley was knocked down and run over by a Painter & Son iron wagon at the city end of the Point bridge. One leg was broken. The note also mentions bronchial troches as a remedy.

Guy Magriila Chatham Street Clay Alley Painter & Son Point Bridge

Thieves Strike Sharpsburg Etna and O Hara Townships

Petty thieves have hit Sharpsburg Etna and O Hara townships for two weeks, entering four saloons on Tuesday night and stealing $90 in cash along with a gold watch liquor clothing and $16 from John Heddinger Charley O'Donnell Sebastian Ritter and George Snyder. The burglars left a bright new ax at O Donnell's and police have no clue, prompting talk of resignations at the next Council meeting.

Sharpsburg Etna O’hara John Heddinger Charley O'Donnell Sebastian Ritter George Snyder O’donnell Reddinger Ritter

Anarchist Arrests After Dynamite Talk Near Carnegie Mill

Andrew Walker was arrested in the Carnegie and Phipps area near the Thirty-third street mill for disorderly conduct. He advocated dynamite use and attacked Carnegie and Frick during an incendiary speech to a crowd, with officers detaining the leading agitator.

Andrew Walker Carnegie & Phipps Thirty-third Street Twelfth Ward Carnegie and Frick

Thanksgiving Exercises at Spring Hill School

A flag will be presented to Spring Hill school in Lower St. Clair township by Ouida Cornell of the Daughters of Liberty Arlington Council Jr O U A M. The event includes a precariation speech by State Vice Counselor W. T. Kerr and an acceptance speech by Dr. J. M. Duff of the Southside.

Spring Hill Lower St. Clair Township Ouida Cornell Daughters of Liberty Arlington Council, Jr. O. U. A. M W. T. Kerr J. M. Duff Southside

Arrest of James Crosby at Fifth Avenue Fire Scene

Detective McTighe arrested James Crosby, a colored man, yesterday afternoon at O'Brien's store on Fifth avenue where he was clearing debris after the fire. It is alleged he found a pocketbook belonging to a house occupant and refused to surrender the money, prompting the arrest.

James Crosby McTighe Crosby O'Brien Fifth Avenue

Bainbridge Jr O U A M to Hold Special Meeting

Bainbridge Council of the Jr. O. U. A. M. will convene Monday night in their hall at Forty third and Butler streets. Mayor Gourney Magistrate Leslie W. B. Wilkins and other speakers will address the gathering.

Bainbridge Council of the Forty-third Butler Streets Gourney Leslie W. B. Wilkins

Milk condemned from Wylandgation farm on B and O line

Meat and milk inspector Edwards condemned a lot of milk yesterday belonging to J. B. Gamble of Wylandgation on the Baltimore and Ohio road. An in formation was made against him before Magistrate Buccop.

Edwards J. B. Gamble Wyland Gation Baltimore and Ohio Road Buccop

Thanksgiving balls light up Allegheny streets

W D Davis a brakeman fell from an engine near Irwin yesterday and was seriously injured. McKeesport Board of Health orders arrest of parents who refuse child vaccination. Annie Dowles arrested for larceny by Mrs Farrell. Judge Gripp continued the case for thorough investigation. An unknown woman left a baby with Mrs Edward Marion in River Avenue Allegheny and did not return. The child is with the Department of Charities and may go to the Guy Home unless adopted.

Allegheny W.D. Davis Irwin Board of Health of McKeesport Annie Dowles Farrell Gripp Edward Marion River Avenue Department of Charities Guy

River News and Notes Special Telegrams to the Dispatch

Louisvill lez November 2 Business good Weather clear and cool river stationary with 2 feet 1 inch on the falls 2 feet 5 inches in the canal and penne Font departures For Cincinnati Files Big Ha n awha for Evano svil le Carrie a

LoOuisvilllez Cinciana

River Gauges Report Weather and Water Levels

Upper gauges show Lehigh Junction River at 4 feet 10 inches with cloudy cold weather. Brownsville River 6 feet 7 inches and rising with cloudy skies. Mongantown River 4 feet 4 inches stationary with thermometer 29 at 4 PM. Wanmer Hiver reading unclear due to OCR.

Legheny Junction Wanmer—Hiver Brownsville Teghes Mongantown

Weather Log Fragment From The News From Below

The fragment notes river readings and weather remarks with locations Wheeling Pittsburg and New Orleans. It mentions Elver and Elver heights 6 feet 2 inches rising and 8 feet 3 inches rising with unspecified arrivals or departures. Cloudy conditions are noted and a New Orleans passage ends abruptly.

Wheeling Elver Fallin Peo W. Batchelor Pittsburg Bey Chae Ben Hor Parkersourg New Orleans T. Louis

Nine below Davis Island dam noted with river traffic

Notes from the wharf record river activity with vessels The Volunteer and Fred Wilton moving upriver and meetings of river trade figures in Pittsburgh and Logstown. Captain Oliver of Logstown attends Coal Exchange meeting while the National Board of Steamboat men convenes for a conference. One cent a word.

Davis Island Ae Cook Peter Ralery Fred Wilton Oliver Nouns Logstown City Coal Exchange F. A. Chcerem ™As Pilladelphi Chatnaan Ee National Board of Steamboat Tom Cincinnati

Movements of Steamships para Esta Genoa

Shipping notices list the Teuto, Raber, Wilken and related steamers moving to and from Genoa. Vessels appear in fleet schedules with destinations, tonnage and port calls noted in the passage.

Genoa Teuto Ste Raber Wilken Iis

Major fires devastate multiple cities across the country

The list records extensive fire losses: Wellsville bakery and boarding house at about 2000 dollars. Anderson Pressed Brick Works at 175000 insured. Reamer house at Fort Pitt with barn loss over 1000. East Fourth Street building in New York at 100000. Bridgeport Wood Finishing Company in Chicago damaged. Plymouth Mass Unitarian Church bell and organ insured for 10000. Beaver Dam paper mill stock, dwelling, and railcars loss over 75090. Milwaukee upholstering works and bedding plant fire causing 15000 loss with 48 workers escaping. In Nijmegen glass factory fire and Marshfield lumber camp fatalities and losses. Cause unknown in several cases. De Bull's Cough Syrup recommended.

Wellsville Clara Thompson Mary McGill Kreicherville Anderson Pressed Kreicher Fort Pitt A. C. Reamer David Harris Fairfield Township New York East Fourth Street Chicago Bridgeport Plymouth Mass Paul Revere Coatesville Pa.c Garrett & Son Beaver Dam Pomeroy Delaware City Milwaukee Karpin & Co Comany William RB. French South Pes Ihmegen Glass Factory South Fourteenth Marshfield Wis Staadt Andrew Mullenbach Charles David MecAlllan

B and B Blankets Sale Offers Low Prices

2000 pairs offered at deep discounts for Country Blankets. All-Wool blankets in large sizes seven by six feet priced from $3.50 to $5 per pair. White jacquard and brown gray mixes available with several weight options.

Blankets and Comforts Sale with Cotton Gray and White Luxuries

Advertisement lists 10 4 and 11 4 sizes in light weight clean cotton gray blankets at 75 cents. Luxurious white blankets at 25 dollars per pair. One hundred bed comforts with twisted cretonne coverings at 1 dollar each. Additional red comforts in Turkey Red and Oil Chintz at 1.25 dollars each.

Bed Comforts Drapery Covers in Pretty Prints

Light fine Pongee drapery coverings with Turkey Red linings offered at $1.50 each.

Bed Comforts and Eider Down Comforts Offer Warmth and Savings

Turkey oil chintz coverings medallion center fancy quilt ing priced at $2. Full size handsome satin coverings $3.75 and $4. These items promise warmth and significant savings for buyers.

Eider Down

Silk Covered Comforts Sale Prices Highlighted

Genuine all silk covered, cotton filled comforts with plain satine linings sell for five dollars each. Never before has anything their equal been sold in silk covered comforts. Fifty other kinds of comforts priced from seventy five cents to three fifty.

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