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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1889
Page
6
Princeton tops Yale 10 to 0 at Berkley Oval in a rain soaked game. Ames and Cowan standouts as Princeton overcomes Yale crowd of 30 000 with persistent rushing and key kicks.
The University of Chicago defeated Michigan 20 to 0 in the annual charity football game. Chicago leveraged its experienced backfield and strong defense to shut out Michigan, with standout plays and persistent pressure throughout the match.
Princeton, N. J. November 28 Today was quiet as students awaited news of a victory. When final scores arrived fans gathered around Nassau Hall and lit fires while bells rang, celebrating the win with cheers and Old Nassau Hall's tower bell as a focal point.
About 900 locals gathered near McKee's Rocks to watch a dog fight between Sullivan a Southside bull terrier and Bob from Penn Avenue. The match lasted 45 minutes with Bob taking early lead but Sullivan ultimately overpowering him, leaving Bob heavily mutilated and unable to continue.
Baltimore club figure Frank Foreman stated he would not risk a fragile season by petty disputes and would seek a contract with a club offering stability and a trusted environment. He has signed with a team he believes provides security and reliable relations.
The telegram from Diraton dated November 3 reports Miller and Sibley’s offer for a costly youngster. The animal is now in training at Palo Alto and the exact sum is not disclosed.
James Bell defeated Richard Jefferies in two straight games to claim the Rasner and Dinger hop championship worth $20. Jefferies led briefly but Bell won the first two racks and the match ended with Bell seeking local players to challenge.
In a rain soaked field at New York on November 2 Wesleyan defeats the University of Pennsylvania 10 to 2. Referee Walter Camp and umpire Tracy Harris oversaw a game hampered by waterlogged ground and slips but decided by Wesleyan’s wedge plays and a Crane touchdown with Hall’s kick. The Pennsylvanians opened with a safety, Wesleyan reclaimed with strong drives and a final score extending to 10 points. The crowd of about 250 and the brawl of fumbles did not alter the verdict.
A large audience attended Branot's Island shooting tournament under Herron Hill Gun Club auspices despite wind interference. E. E. Shaner was noticeably absent due to illness while contestants and officials, including Davison, oversaw the event. Results list multiple matches with blue rocks and entries ranging from nine to twenty one, featuring shooters such as Such, Levis, McClure, Yellowly, and Richardson among others.
New York reports indicate Treasurer Whitaker of the Athletic club held talks with Louisville President Phelpe St. Louis leader Van der Abe and Columbus figure Lazarus about a possible coalition with the Brotherhood. Details remain unrevealed though insiders suggest the plan aims to align with Ward and his attorney and an Association move favored by the latter.
A telegraphic report from Detroit notes the Detroit Athletic Club defeated Pittsburg by a margin of points. The Detroit team shown sharper chemistry with key players Thompson Fry and others contributing while referees and police kept order amid crowd reactions.
President Young of the National League publicly set contract terms for several players, naming Deary Spotsake Boyle and McPhee in association with Cincinnati. The telegram from New York confirms the official promulgation of these deals amid ongoing team arrangements.
Officers W E K Smith and George Jones ran 100 yards on Neville street last evening at 5 o'clock. Smith took a yard and a half start and won by one foot in a purse of 100 dollars.
Indianapolis November 22 Bill Sowders signed a contract to pitch for a major league club. The deal amounts to 2300 and represents a move for the pitcher amid league negotiations.
In the suburbs yesterday Allegheny sports teams triumphed. The Millvale vs Eighteenth Ward football classic ended with an Eighteenth Ward victory. Lord Falmouth won a stake and Jubilee aid known gambler Ernest Lee faced a cautionary tale. Jockeys and horses stirred crowds at Clifton and Gra on course events drew excitement.
Delegates at the National Silver Convention in St Louis on November 28 adopted a platform denouncing silver demonetization as causing currency contraction and perpetual debts. They urged Congress to open free coinage of standard silver dollars and to organize a national silver committee and state leagues. Montana, Bland, and Ginter figures featured in resolutions and remarks, with a vote on the resolutions recorded at 135 to 7.
James Bauer a 12 year old boy on Ebene Road was kicked by a horse in his stable this morning causing internal injuries. A horse belonging to Jacob Beltz was struck by a cab car on Fifth Avenue line near Gist at rest last night. A further note mentions Musa, J. E. Smaw's store at 718 SeawayMatane with unclear details about goods valued around twenty five dollars.
Chicago adherents of the Players' League report a plan to address criticisms that the new organization's accounts favor capitalists. The proposal seeks to ensure players receive funds only when receipts arrive, arguing contracts were shaped by stockholders and the players could not access money upfront.
The brother of former Judge Terry files a demand for justice from a California case. He plans to present facts to the Department of Justice, asserting a need for scrutiny and action in the matter.
In a violent storm the steamer Calumet ran aground near Fort Sheridan. Northwestern University life saving crew from Evanston launched a dangerous boat rescue, saving six men first and then eight more, despite water, waves, and near capsizing. Captain Greene and the ship’s crew were saved with no injuries reported.
Washington reports Secretary Blaine is negotiating an international copyright treaty with France. Count De Kerathy, a French representative, has discussed the issue with Blaine amid ongoing Congress talks on copyright. The envoy’s mission is special and not tied to the regular legation or broader treaty negotiations.
New York November 28 Charles F Wingate sanitary engineer examined Yale College dormitories in New Haven and concluded the typhoid fever outbreaks stem from defective plumbing and other unsanitary building conditions.
Early morning three burglars tried to force entry to John Cook’s grocery, corner Magee and Gibbon streets. They were frightened off by returning neighbors who had been at a late night dance.
Charles and Jerry Murphy of Byronton county were jailed after a reported party incident. Charles Murphy faces charges related to operating an event while Jerry Murphy is charged with related offenses.
The deceased Frank Tausig, who died by suicide at Braddock on Tuesday, will be laid to rest today. His wife will be unable to attend the funeral due to illness.
John Williams aged 60 a coal miner and resident of eee was killed last evening near the National tipple by an eastbound Panhandle train at Noblestown.
Fragmented text lists entries and results from a horse racing event in a 19th or early 20th century setting. Mentions locations New York Norfolk Wisconsin and Hermitage with odds and horse names like Falcon and Mattie Looram. Details are garbled with many unreadable words and missing dates.
The text is a garbled AP telegram about entries at Elizabeth likely listing horse names or race results with numerous corrupted names and numbers, making precise details impossible to parse. It reflects a busy but unreadable page item with scattered figures and partial names.
Thomas McCaffrey announces he will press his informations to end regarding the Lawrence Bank collapse. Depositors and officials, including President Young and Cashier Hoerr, face hearings next Wednesday as asset concerns and political motives are debated.
Congressional brief notes that Prather Ciurdy and Dougherty from the Southwest passed in a rough session. The Star’s correspondent mentions race and local interests amid the context of Washington politics.
Fragmented OCR shows insurers and sums including Fire Association 300 200 Tatas of California Liverpool 154000 Boyiston Boston Hanover New vers 70000 Imperial German and others. shore losses around 5000 with total insurance Paige and Fe Sawyer 8 Blake placing 600000 in foreign companies.
A Boston blaze on Chauncey Street highlighted acts of courage. Firemen from Ewing Brothers No. 80 and workers assisted trapped civilians while Sergeant Kimball Patrolman Maynes and ex-Councilman Barry aided seven people, enduring smoke until others could be helped to safety.
Ceres lists symptoms including nervousness dyspepsia general debility neuralgia sleeplessness headache and exhaustion. The note frames these as common complaints prompting remedies or remedies. No further details or context provided.
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