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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1892
Page
17
Fans and players weigh a three game series between the P A C and A A A after a tie and a loss. Barbour hints weather could draw a large crowd and funds for both groups. remarks suggest scheduling details and the season’s lessons for the P A C with Lomax’s Cleveland appearance noted.
President George Tann of the Pittsburg Football Club praises his team as among the best in the United States despite a recent loss to the Canadians. Secretary John Matthews invites teams to arrange games with the club’s reserves, noting they may strengthen the regular squad.
Harvard and Yale freshmen football teams tied six all at Jarvis Field Cambridge Mass. Crowds estimated in the thousands filled the stands and surrounding streets to watch the lively game on a perfect day. Both sides showed strong defense and hard rushing with Yale jubiliant at the draw.
In England an umpire faced jeers and a hostile crowd after a controversial decision at SWapseca. Police intervened to protect the official as players threatened him. A separate note mentions the J. B. O'Malley football team organizing a local amateur squad with J. R. Ongherty listed among organizers.
Annapolis defeats West Point 12 to 4 before 5,000 at the United States Military Academy. Johnson kicks a 40 yard point after a first half drive, Izard and Corss score touchdowns, with Ames Hurt and Harbison substituting. Wind and late pushes favor Annapolis as the Navy squad seizes the pennant.
Loxpon reports languid British interest as Lord Dunraven seeks to stage the America cup match under New York Yacht Club rules. Nine of ten English sportsmen suspect American dupe tactics, arguing only the original donors' conditions should govern. The dispute centers on whether the cup's deed allows any alteration or new clauses.
The League Organ argues that baseball interest fell for reasons beyond rules reforms. It blames player revolts for public disaffection, noting high attendance early in the 1902 season followed by a sharp decline in the second half, suggesting疲 public weariness with the game itself.
An international conference of cyclists opened in Loxpox with delegates from France Germany America England Italy Molland and Canada. They formed an association to hold meetings featuring world championship races at 1 mile 10 kilometers and 100 kilometers. The first meeting will precede the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893. Mr Raymond of the American Wheelmen was elected president.
Mr Ward of the Glenwood Sportman's Association arranges a Christmas shooting contest on a large scale with a live pigeon sweepstake. He claims hundreds of top pigeons are secured for the event to be held on Glenwood Club grounds, promising one of the region's biggest affairs.
Talks continue on Harry Staley joining the Pittsburg ball club. Boston plans to release him, and Buckenberger has discussed possible terms. A source says Staley would boost the rotation, with Knell under pressure if the pitcher moves back. The club aims to sign one or two good players and build a strong, surprise-ready team.
Weather discussion explains pressure lines and isotherms, fronts and wave movement from west to east. It notes fair to variable winds for Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio, light snow flurries in the Lake region, and rain in the Middle Mississippi Valley with temperatures generally lower in the Northwest.
Sporting Life notes Pittsburg’s claim of 1000 dollars against Cleveland for not staying over to settle a tie game. The Cleveland World calls the demand absurd and says Buckenberger declined to press it. Pittsburg argues its case was stronger than the Washington dispute and suggests Cleveland withdrew the charge under pressure from magates.
The track at Guitenberg hosted lively races with heavy wagering across events. Purse $400 races featured maidens and multiple horses including Dewdrop, Enola, Rochelle, Athalena, and Lilie Ko in varied placements with tight betting and close finishes.
Louisville items report river stage and boat movements. Water gauges show rising levels with several boats departing for Pittsburgh Carrollton Cincinnati and Parkersburg while others arrive or resume service. The Ocean Wave to be sold condemned and other packets like the Delta Elisabeth and John K Speed operate on schedule with mixed traffic.
Obituary notes the death of Miss Lizzie Montgomery a Franklin school teacher and William Montgomery bank cashier after pneumonia complications. She taught at Franklin High since 1971 and was active in home and community life. her sister remains a Franklin school teacher.
Pittsburg Amateur Swimming Association reports success of its Thanksgiving gala and plans a New Year event with costumes and ladies admitted. Rising star George Baker from Allegheny wowed the crowd in the novice race and John Taylor impressed in the quarter mile and four length handicap. Profs McEwan and Fox thrilled spectators with graceful swimming and Fox’s roof dive. Polo teams performed well, while Captain Taylor invites any amateur team in the city to compete for gold medals on New Year’s. The club thanks generous donors for prizes to winners and runners-up.
Peter Jackson, in New Haven, confronted by Barnes who taunted him with slurs about beating Sullivan. Jackson struck Barnes, knocking him out on the Webster Street scene. In New York, Judge Newton schedules a ten round glove bout between Patrick Poue and Tom Earls for December 8 at Coney Island Aviletio club.
A broad display features luxury items including toilet sets, albums, music rolls, work boxes and shaving sets. Prices match other departments. Twenty five pianos and organs by Steinway Conover and Opera already sold for Christmas gifts at Kichers. Save money and buy at Klebers 506 Wood Street. Don’t forget 506 Wood Street.
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