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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1891

Page

11

Pennsylvanias 1891 football season ends with captaincy choices

Tamapenrata Nov 21 The 1891 Pennsylvania football season ends with a financially successful run and a surprise Wesleyan loss. Bebe, acclaimed end-rusher, is elected captain for next year at a Sturtevant House meeting, while Kowhnr and others vie for varsity crew slots and a new rowing association reshapes prep.

Peppcial Telpgray Tamapenrata University of Pennsylvania Wesleyan Pennsylvania Weeleyan Kowhnr Foottell Varsit Werbherill A. L. Harria Wil Eovoke Ellie M. Maney Church Thayer Schof Branson Bills Ware Towing Interfollociate Rowing Association Yeele Harvard University of Pennsylvanis

MacLung Praises Yale Victory and Team Spirit

Captain MacLung expressed happiness after Yale defeated us and praised Garrard’s clean play. He noted the team’s training helped them compete, while acknowledging Yale outplayed us and suggesting more time might have sharpened our hold on the championship.

Yeas Maclone Princesos Uttle Dowl Garrard Berm

Cornell Football Team Accuses All University Players of Dirty Play

Cureana Nov 27 The Cornell football team says the All University players fouled and hit hard during yesterday’s game. Galimath is badly hurt and Donnelly, Maller are accused of stoming. Cornell vows never to play All University again.

Cureana Cornell Footall Teate All Unitem Galimdth Donnelly Maller Cornell

Allecheny High School Defeats East End Academy in Rugby

Allecheny High School rugby team defeated East End Academy with a clear score in Rose. The game featured strong play and notable effort from both sides as attendance remained high and the match showcased developing technique.

Tyen Allecheny High School East End H Hebonl

Three A’s and E F Goms Jr Open Rugby Match

The junior team of Three A's and E F Goms Jr began play yesterday with pro ceedings as the first half ended. The score stood 12103 in favor of Three A's with good play during the contest.

A's E. EF. Goms, Jr A’s

Amateur Baseball League plans expansion to add four clubs

A new organization seeks to join the Amateur League, aiming to admit four additional teams, including Atom Iehend Athletics and Crescents New Jerseys. Manhattan Jolene Club’s manager says the aim is to expand play and possibly use a professional battery under new rules. A meeting of clubs is planned.

New York Teague A. A. TU Atom Iehend Athletics Eaglewood Field Club Crescents New Jerseys New York Athletics Corinthians Scoten Inland Crickets Hedrale Manseer Chasand Manhattan Jolene Club Nine Wee Howe Ite Chese A. A. U. Rurce

Plan for Action Decided In Coming Weeks

A statement notes that a definite plan for action will be decided upon in a few weeks. The remark indicates upcoming decisions while offering no specific details on the nature of the plan.

Rumors Fly On Manager McGunnigle Return

Local baseball circles yesterday talked of Manager McGunnigle not returning to guide the club. Al Rackenberger refused to pursue players due to a letter from Von der Alte about a forthcoming Association settlement by December 1. Buckenberger fears harming his Association prospects but leans to McGunnigle not returning. directors could not be reached for comment. New players may be sought as wires were activated.

McGunnigle al Rackenberger von der Ale von der Alte Buckenberger

Pfeffer Strives for St. Louis Trade As Baseball Negotiations Continue

Fritz Pfeffer arrives in Louisville amid terms with Pete Browning and Rhed Ehret who may join Cleveland. Ehret plans to sign with the Cleveland League club. Pfeffer heads to St. Louis to negotiate with Von der Ahe over Fuller and Lyons Pieffer. Pfeffer won’t sign with the Association until after January 1 when his Chicago contract ends and Anson’s suit prospects are moot.

Louisville Fritz Pfeffer Pete” Browning Rhed” Ehret Ehret Pfeffer St. Louis von der Ahe Fuller Lyons Pieffer Association Chicago Anson

Franklin Horsemen Hire Noted Trainer From Palo Alto

Mill and Sibley of Prospect Hill stock farm in FRrasxurs have leased Meadville’s kite track Marvin from Palo Alto California will train their Thoroughbreds Marvin will handle a large share of Electioneer stock and the progeny of St Bel the famed stallion now dead Marvin says he trained many horses that hold world records

Franklin Horsemen Palo Alto Frrasxurs Mill Sidition St. Bel Marvin

Grasp Ramps To Confer With Attorney In Trial

Grasp Ramps owner C H Nelson plans to arrive tomorrow to meet attorney M J Smiley regarding his case with the American Trotting Association in Chicago Thursday. Nelson and F L Noble faced suspension over alleged crookedness at a 1889 Boston race. Nelson seeks restoration to good standing and aims for his stallion to resume a season under manager Samuel A ee Kalamazoo.

Grasp Ramps Mich C. H. Nelson Nelson M. J. Smiley American Trotting Association Chiweet Thursdary F. L. Noble Boston Samuel A. Ee

Commodore Wilkes Injured in Stable Mishap at Lexington

Yesterday afternoon Commodore Wilkes was kicked by a mare in his paddock, breaking his shoulder. Owner Albert C. Wendover of Lexington reports the horse, sired by George Wilkes and dam by Mon Mambrino, is valued highly and is sire of Hardshell among others. The prognosis is poor. he may die.

Lexington Commodore Wilkes Albert C. Wendover George Wilkes Mon Mambrino

Madden Sees Maher Ready for December 15 Fight

Billy Madden, manager of Peter Maher, says the Irish champion is in prime condition and will be ready to meet James Corbett on December 15. Both Maher and Corbett have £1,000 posted with the Herald and will add $4,000 more to bind the match. Madden seeks a $5,000 side purse with London rules to ensure fairness, and Corbett agrees to London or Queensberry rules.

New York Billy" Madden Peter Maher Corbett Maher Herald Madden The West London

Pittsburgers Box at Elmaville Saloon Show

Big crowd watches sparring at John Cotts saloon Elmaville Wheeling. Pittsburg Steubenville Martin's Ferry and Bridgeport fighters compete in four bouts Crowley wins over an unknown Edwards beats Faugh Harrell defeats an unknown Draw ends second bout Crowley to fight Harry Smith tomorrow night with bets reported strong.

Australian champ Dawson KOed by Williams in Melbourne bout

San Francisco dispatch reports George Dawson lightweight champion of Australia was knocked out in four rounds by Tom Williams of Melbourne on October 5. The California Club matched Dawson to fight Danny Needham of St. Paul this week with a side bet of 5,000 and a prize of Leerhoglek toma 100.

San Francisco Mariposa George Dawson Australia California Danny Needham St. Paul Tom Williams Melbourne

Swimmers Taylor to Oppose Fox in Local Half Mile Race

Due to Joseph Mc Ewen's illness he cannot compete in the half mile race at the Natatorium this evening. John Tom Taylor will take his place against Fox. Taylor, a speedy swimmer, is expected to deliver an exciting contest as the event begins at the stated time.

Joseph McEwen Natatorium John Tom Taylor Fox McEwen Taylor

Yale to Offer Special Athletics Course With Stagg

In New Haven on November 27 a special Yale athletics course will be taught by Stagg. The recent victorious football team received a warm reception on campus as the plan drew interest.

Cwhoever Universite New Haven Yale Stagg

Local Hoop Notes Reflect On Teams And A Scrimmage Injury

Coxtis of the E E Gymnas stands out as a gentle, manly player amid talk of forming an eleven from the Gyrus and the Three A's. Eastern teams could bolster a new match after disbanding plans. The Three A's faced rough weather and a misfortune year, while a scuffle at Mount Prospect left 11 year old Wii Provost of Newark with a broken right leg in yesterday's scrimmage.

Gyrus A's A’s Clevelands Mount Prospect Ivenne Newark Wii Provost

Buckenberger Seeks Players for Local Team Me Temriz

Bactinens reports indicate Buckenberger is searching for players for the local squad Me Temriz, now backed by a new stockholder. The notice suggests a broad recruitment effort across regions.

Bactinens Buckenberger Me Temriz

Racing and Baseball Gossip From Guttenburg and Cincinnati

Local magnates meet in Kerr's offices amid chatter on hunting trips and possible signings. Pittsburg faces a boycott claim over Jack Boyle as Cincinnati gains rights. Swantwoop, Galvin, and McKnight exchange tales while horses and pacers attract offers and breeding plans. A Gloucester lease dispute, investments in stock, and a Guttenburg theft mystery round out the notes.

Shuzart Cody Kerr Ep Swantwoop Galvin Jim McKnight Tax Athletic Club J. Earl Wagner Pittsburg Jack Boyle Mark Baldwin Boyle Cincinnati Cincinnati Times-Stor Swantwoop Jeems Jimmy

Sporting News Roundup With Boxing Notes and Pedestrian Hope

General sporting items mention a tax bowling tourney at Linden Club and boxing bouts at the New York Athletic Club. Star names include Dunn, Glynn, Strong, McCoy, Myers, Hatter, Farley, Fleming, Murphy and McAvoy. A notable rescue saved James Corbett from drowning in Burlington, and a 17 year old Lockport girl vows to challenge for the national pedestrienne title.

General Sporting News Tusxe Aetter Tom Hughes Linden Club W. H. Baerenton San Francisco Burlington Cays James Corbett James McConnell Steamboat Ganette Ganette Everett C. McClelland Pat Noonan Cena New York Peter Priddy Ron Priddy Madison Square Garden New York Athletic Club Thi" Dunn Jersey City Jim" Glynn Charles Strong Newark N. J Pete” McCoy Charles Myers

Police Briefs From District Court and Street Patrols

Charles Scumitzer held for court on desertion charge by Alderman Donovan. Chances Kurs detained by Officer Richards for suspicious rope sale on Sarah street. Eowann Lextano jailed for hearing on age claim by Miss Lizzie Swain at Marion station. Charles Aseley jailed on two larceny charges. case set for Monday. Patrick Keefe charged with assault and battery. he was jailed for a hearing. Musnar Smersey arrested for rock driving on Federal street. sent to station. Yat Creary to have hearing for disorderly conduct before Alderman McKenna. John Cartuers jailed on peace bond violation. hearing today. William Fuller and wife in Twelfth ward station on disorderly house charge at 1585 Penn avenue. neighbor George Lewis files information. Two men named John Simith and Harry Whagner arrested in Lawrenceville with horse and buggy. intoxicated and driving recklessly. Annie Mircuvia reports Edward Whitler larceny. home burglary last Tuesday. bail set at 500 for hearing Monday.

Charles Scumitzer Donovan Johanna Chances Kurs South Thirteenth Street Richards Sarah Street Eowann Lextano Gripp Lizzie Swain Marion Station Charles Aseley A. Cedenauers Tristy Schweeirel Patrick Keefe Musnar Smersey White Osk Alley Allegheny Federal Street Allegeny Davis Yat Creary McKenna Bridget Cleary Twelfth Ward Joux Cartuers Vine Street Cahill John Jordan Baltimore WiLllas Foller Twelfth Wari Axsie Mircuvia Arthur Street Edward Whitler Mitchell Whitler

Feather Boas and Dollars in Clock Department

Finest goods and imports on display with close prices across all items. Feathers, boas, and related accessories highlight a sale of refined personal items.

New Mail Carriers and Railways Service Expanded

The Postmaster General bids accepted for ocean mail routes, naming Hughes New York to Buenos Aires and others with biweekly to monthly service and per mile rates. Railways report year end mail miles 150,518 on lines, 2,891 cars, 1,088 post offices, and 37 steamboat lines, with staff and mileage up 6 per cent.

Washington Navy Postmaster General Today United States William H. T. Hughes New York City New York Buenos Aires Argentine Republic Montevideo Uruguay Tampico Vera Cruz Frontera Progreso Huavana Cuba Carthagena Colon Boulton, Bliss and Dallett la Guayra Curacoa Puerta Cabello Pacific Ocean Service Pacific Mail Steamship Company San Francisco Panama San Diego Cal Mazatlan San Blas Manzanillo Acapulco Port Angel Salina Cruz Tonala San Benito Ocas Champericos San Jose Acajutla la Libertad la Union Amapli San Juan Ponta Punta Arenas Galveston New York and Galveston and New York and Havana Tuxpan James F. White Railway Mail Service Postal Clerka

Local Mortuary Report and Community News

The week ending November 2 reports 7 deaths, with a note of last year’s figure. A public ceremony for George E. Boyer and staff is planned at Old City Hall on December 9. A near suffocation incident at 19% Edwards alley left Heeway Wolcut with improving hopes. Sewer gas affected the Vogt family at 194 Edwards alley. they are expected to recover. Students at rooms No.1, Fourth ward, Allegheny collected nine baskets for a needy old lady and her orphan grandchild. Moon Run Coal Co plans output rise from 600 to 1,000 tons daily, delaying expansion until spring. James H. Arken & Co. advertises men’s gloves at 100 Fifth Ave.

Old City Hall George E. Boyer Heeway Wolcut Edwards Alley Cas Merman Albert Vogt Southside Herman Vogt Fourth Ward Allegheny

Ocean Steamship Arrivals From Rotterdam to New York

Ocean steamships arrive with lines from Rotterdam and Liverpool to New York. Vessels listed include Veendam from Rotterdam halted en route to London and Boaton with unclear details. City of Berlin and Paris mentions appear alongside Marseille and other ports.

Rteamer Hamourg Totland Sphin Hotterine Indiana Veendam Rotterdam Haltinere London Novecman Boaton New York Ets S Marceilles City of Berlin Liverpool

Fire Record From New York To Rock Creek Blaze Totals

Fire incidents last morning caused extensive damage across New York Fayette City Rock Creek. Good win & Co. cigarette factory sustained about 25000 in losses. O Neill Coal housing row burned completely risking a resident before evacuation. In Rock Creek D Lattimer hotel Hortons store Champion’s block Pifer’s frame building and others were damaged totaling about 10000 with 4300 insured. The fires began at seven and burned to noon.

New York Goodwin & Co Fayette City O'Neill Coal Company Rsn Rock Creek D. Lattimer

River News And Notes From The Dispatch Stream

Louisville items report river water rising slowly with 9 feet 3 inches on the canal 6 feet 10 inches on the falls and 17 feet at the locks. Departures include Cincinnati Fleetwood Carrollton Big Kanawha Evansville and Falls City. At Passaic the river falls to 7 feet 7 inches. The Lizzie Bay and Hudson collided causing damage but vessels resumed trips.

Louisville Cincinnati Fleetwood Carrollton Big Kanawha Evansville James Guthrie Kentucky River Falls City Paresassurg Ohio Hudson Lizzie Bay

Coal Fleet Advance Reaches Cincinnati Tomorrow

Upriver dispatches indicate the coal fleet will reach Cincinnati tomorrow with no accidents reported. Prices remain high as the supply is effectively 1,000 miles away rather than 100 miles.

Cincinnati

River Gauge Readings and Weather Notes

The report lists river gauges and conditions for several locations including Allegheny Jeycrson River at 9 feet 5 inches and falling, Town River 4 feet ? inches and falling, Brownsville River 7 feet 1 inch and falling, Warnes River 3.5 feet and falling with rain, Wheeling River 11 feet 3 inches and falling, CircisNaTi River 2 feet 4 inches and rising, and Canes River 2 feet and falling. Cloudy, cool to warm, with varied conditions. Departures and arrivals noted for ships and barges along rail and river routes.

Allegheny Jeycrson MonGas BrownsvilLe P.M. Warnes Wheeling Ben Hur Parkersburg Allen Pitteburg Congo Pitts Olhoudr CircisNaTi Andes Piiteburg Cato Ford Harold St. Louis Memphis Meemphis Oakland Barges New Orleans T. P. Leathers ST. Louwm George Lysle Cannes River Hivers

Shipping and travel notes from the river trade scene

The Courier reports ships like the Scotia departing for Cincinnati and the M. F. Allen and H. K. Bedford bound for Parkersburg. W. D. O’Nart travels to Cincinnati to study coal interests. A steamboat from Clochanati is noted as missing on its first day. Nebrae Congo arrives and will sail to Cincinnati. Sir Edwin Arnold contributes a Japanese poem for The Dispatch tomorrow.

Scotia Cincinnati H. K. Bedford Parkersburg M. F. Allen W. D.o'nart Clochanati Nebrae Congo Sir Edwin Arnold

QUEER MATRIMONIAL MIXTURES BREACH IN CINCINNATI SUIT

Charles O Hall of Hall Safe and Lock Company faces breach of promise claims from Ada Belle Anderson Hall daughter of a Baptist minister. She says she secretly married Hall in Chicago after a prior marriage and divorce, later finding her first husband alive. Hall admits the marriage but says he is now free and may pay damages. He has another engagement in Utica, N Y.

Charles O. Hall Hall Safe and Lock Company Ada Belle Anderson- Hall Tows Istter Europe Hall Chicago Utica N. Y

New Fiction and Nonfiction Titles Added to Carnegie Library

Carnegie Library adds a wide array of works including Jane Austen translations and classics such as Eugenie Grandet and Goethe editions, travel guides, science and geography texts, children’s stories, and notable biographies. Other items include studies on German emigration, American history, and early 20th century fiction by Townsend, Croly, and Meridth among many others.

Carnegie Library Appleton Cyclopedia of Drawing Eugenie Grandet Balzac America Blocet O'Rell Crook Rourke Camp Winnie Champney St. John Chanler Amelie Rives Old Quinnebasset Clarke Winsor Cooke Croly Jennie June Davis Bradley House Douglas Eggleston Elsie Finley Werther Goethe Goddings Grohman Great Britain Halkett and Laing Freeland Milman Moltke Elsket Page Paris Pyat Tron Pyle Wilton Chase Smith Hand Atlas Stieler Martha Squirrel Inn Stockton Harry

Ivanhoe Vision of New Factory Sparks Hope

Ivanhoe residents heard a glass factory was bought from Wood Harmon and Company with plans to erect immediately. Wood Harmon and Company denied knowledge of the deal though they hope it may happen. Rumors of a distillery east of Ivanhoe have cooled with no recent updates.

Ivanhoe Wood, Harmon & Co

Swindled by a Feast Tree Scheme in Allegheny County

A scam involving fruit and shade trees sold on notes by a man in Allegheny County to farmers including Samuel Groom and Nicholas Nolte. Debtors learned the notes were discounted in an Erie bank at 6 percent, though three years at 3 percent had been promised. Nolte faces a $350 note now $5150, with others likely to contest the verbal contract while some plan to pay anyway.

Samuel Groom Nicholas Nolte Erie Nolt

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