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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1891
Page
11
In Pittsburg the local club lost a close game as Maul pitched effectively for Cincinnati while Latham and Rhine featured for the visitors. Hamlin, Keenan, and Reilly contributed key hits as Cincinnati shaded the contest 6 to 4 in a tight affair that highlighted pitching prowess and late-inning defense.
Crees Sept 3a4 The Chicagos were euthetted and unfielded today. The umpire favored Chiego while Ansen could not win. Cleveland led by five runs in the ninth and Chicago by two with two men out when the call was ended by darkness. Attendance: 20. Score:
The Widowers close their season at Eastern Park Brooklyn by sweeping two games against the Philadelphias. Strong hitting by Ward Hamilton and Burns drives Brooklyn offense while Lovett and King pitch for Brooklyn as Philadelphia struggles with timely hits.
A Pittsburg sport page reports a likely 300 yard foot race for $250 a side between Honest George Smith and Steve Farrell. Conditions require Pittsburg, four weeks hence, Farrell expenses covered, and gate receipts split. Both runners are touted as top 300 yard men with Smith backing himself to reach peak form.
Loerox notes the Bostons closed the season at home by sweeping two games against New York to seize first place. Career stats and game details show key hits from Long Quinn Nash and O Rourke plus strong pitching by Nichols and Coughlin. WInding down the campaign, the entries highlight Stover O’Rourke and teammates’ performances and the umpires’ call.
The listing shows entries for several Jerome Park races with horses such as Autocrat Major Domo Torwenter Chesapeake Helen Hose Rosa and many others across first to sixth races including Essex Stakes Hunter stakes and selling events. Licking County Fair also notes a well attended second day with racing as the feature at Newark.
Tola lists a schedule with Pittshore at Cleveland Cloctenat at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia Brooklyn at New York noting matchups and venues.
Fragmented OCR list appears to summarize multiple track and field results. Names such as Hite Athletics, Boston, Milwaukee, and Louisville appear with event scores and pairings. The text suggests a regional athletics meet with several teams and mixed outcomes.
A fragment lists 2079 obnum beans and matches in the Washington Today’s Association schedule. It notes Boston at Philadelphia Columbus at Milwaukee Louisville at St. Louis and Haltimere at Washington with no further details.
Latonia today featured six races with winners Insolence Prince of Darkness Fannette Philorn The Queen Great Hopes and their runners up Gramipa Flower Delis Strath Maki Annie Lizzie Laurence John Winkle and Miscal Times ranged from 1 45 to 1 5 8 with distances of a mile furlongs and variations including four and a half furlongs and five furlongs.
Yale scored 2 goals in a straightforward win as 2,000 spectators including students and townsmen gathered to watch. The match featured 18 points in the first half and the remainder in the second half.
The Williamsport State Sportsmen Association elected EB Brelsford of Harrisburg as president and N A Hughes of Williamsport as vice president at the Park Hotel. Reading’s W W Eiler was secretary treasurer. Next year’s tournament will be in Reading on the second Tuesday of August. Prizes and trophies were awarded as events proceeded with high totals and numerous entries.
Victor Hagnmann of the Chicago Cricket Club met in the city and arranged matchings between local and Chicago teams. It is likely that both Association and Rugby games will be played here with the Chicago Thistles as a visiting team.
The Pacific Club matches Harris Martin the Black Pearl and Paddy Gorman for a $61,000 purse fight to be held late October with weigh in near 170 pounds. The Mack Pearl from Minneapolis has no losses, while Gorman has key coast wins. California Athletic Club also set Don Riordan versus Billy Smith for October 27 in a 170 pound bout with a $1,500 purse as Riordan towers Smith by height.
Yesterday's performances boost local baseball interest as rumors swirl about an Association club to be placed in Mittsburg. Negotiations and player value dominate talk while Mark Baldwin questions linger about league moves and salaries. A wrestling bout in Connectaville promises action with Tayion and Curran set to clash, plus Conney and Latham in umpire prompted incident with Hurst.
United States Weather Bureau reports in this city present temperature and rainfall figures for Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. It lists maximum and minimum temperatures, mean temperature, and rainfall range with notes on warmer conditions and winds from easterly to southerly directions.
President Hart of the Citeazo Baseball Chair telegraphed FE Young, head of the League, asking whether six clubs consented to games in Boston against Pittsburgh on the 19th and against Brooklyn yesterday and today. Young replied he lacks authority to void games and urged protests with evidence, directing directors to decide and to call a meeting if needed.
Races at Gravesnewrace Track on Sept. 2 show Kingston winning the six furlongs first race with Reckone erowd Laughing Water second Mee third. Raceland takes the mile and one sixteenth second place Cnetaway IT second India Rubber third. Charade wins the six furlongs third race with Madrid second Heer Milind third. Port Chester wins the mile and a quarter fourth race with straimeath second tripin third. Fifth race five furlongs Renga first Breta Cait second Superior thint third. Sixth race nine and one sixteenth Willie first Arah second Benedictine third. Time 140.
Ixperexpexce reports on September 20 as Allerton runs a mile in 2:10 12, beating 2:12 with a flawless effort in an exhibition event.
James Albert of Atlantic City and Charles Rowell of London sign articles for a six day race to be held in winter with stakes of 2500 a side. Dougherty of New York to control arrangements with entries paying 60 miles to qualify. Signatures include Joan A. Dougherty and Samre Albert among others.
Manager McGunnigle discusses Mr. Hart of Chicago protesting to President Young. The local ball team departs for Cleveland to finish the season without Deavin and Corkhill due to injuries. Maul Baldwin and King will pitch as affidavits from Uierbauer Miller Mack and Galvin support protests for any potential meeting.
The Pittsburg Football Club met at the Natatorium and enrolled new members. The selected lineup includes Macpherson and Smith at ends, Picnet and Jackard at tall backs, Mathews and Warder at half backs, Langford and Waldron at forwards. The exhibition match is set for Saturday at Monsfield against the McDonalds, promising an interesting contest.
In New Haven on September 30 the Yale Varsity team, drawn from the university’s best players, prepared for a key opportunity to showcase talent against a strong opponent. The lineup and prospects were described as strong, with hopes pinned on decisive play and favorable conditions for triumph.
River news reports good business and clear weather in Totisville on Sept 30. The river falls with 1 foot 2 inches in the channel and 5 feet 8 inches in the gauge. The New Orleans steamer Lee left Memphis last night for the fire tine and canal dispatches note Major Mackenzie at the cordaree in the canal. Lists places: Madison, Hellaire, Leo H Brooks, Evansville, St Lawrence, Carrollton, Evansville and others in the canal district.
The report notes Rivers and weather readings for JoyNctiox Wiver MoONGASTOWN Hiver and Brownaville EIter with variable river levels and clear cool conditions. Thermometer readings show 72 degrees at 4 pm in one location while others report low water marks and stable conditions.
River gauges show varying levels with Wheeling at 1 foot 6 inches and falling, while notes report cool weather and shifting currents along the Ohio, Tennessee, and Goan rivers. Reports mention Captain James A. Helder, packing and repair efforts on steam vessels, and potential river traffic disruptions due to water conditions and board actions.
A telegram from Astab to The Dispatch recalls a Pittsburgh Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convening its sixty eighth session with officers elected and transfers announced. It notes debates on women delegates and new church builds in Mars, Sewickley, Salieburg, and other towns, plus district reports on Rev. Dr. Oldham and aging ministers. The piece also covers a separate Pittsburg district report and a Free Methodist conference in New Castle, along with a burglary incident involving John Genther and a mound builders site near New Castle.
Local scientists consider an investigation of a mound in Pulaski township to determine if it is a natural glacial humock or built by ancient man given its elevated site and commanding view of the rising sun. Similar mounds exist in Ohio and Indiana.
Lucy McClure a 24 year old woman described as athletic and daring was captured after eluding U S deputy marshals for over a year. She operated as a moonshiner along the Norfolk and Western line, surrendered in Kanawha county jail, and faces court action while vowing to fight for her freedom.
New Castle reports pay cars arriving for Western division employees who had not been paid for two months. Freight trains were halted as crews refused to run without wages, causing a major tie up from New Castle Junction to Chicago and widespread blockade of cars.
A suit seeks 115 acres valued at 3 million pounds in East Liverpool claiming the 1837 tax deed description was invalid. McKinnon heirs assault title, planning ejectments. the case targets ownership of a large city portion and may invoke a statute of limitations for descendants.
Two inmates Thomas Murphy and Riley Abess escaped from the Lewis County Jail under suspicious circumstances. Murphy charged with murder and Abess with stock poisoning. guards say locks were picked and Murphy near the Ohio line while handcuffed. An investigation is underway.
A worker aged 42 was crushed when a pile of iron at the Carnegie furnaces toppled, killing him instantly. He leaves a wife and family.
The marriage at St. Pauls Episcopal Church links George Clarkson son of General Floyd Clarkson and Caroline Mann Bell heiress daughter of the late Hon William Bell. Guests include leading social figures from New York Chicago and Pittsburgh as the couple plans an extended trip and future home in New York.
A boiler exploded at the Freedom Oil Company Works injuring engineer Peter Klein of St Clair and destroying the boiler house. Klein stood before the boiler and was blown 80 feet into an adjacent field. Foreman Charles Moore escaped uninjured. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. an investigation is planned.
The funeral of William H. Kemble drew wide attendance from finance commerce and politics at Marylawn estate and Laurel Hill Cemetery. Clergy from North Broad Street Presbyterian Memorial Presbyterian and Woodbury Church led prayers and tributes. Pallbearers included Elkins Bumm McManes Singerly Windrim Kern Dolan and Artemus. The service honored Kemble’s career and faith with remarks on steadfast friendship during adversity.
Turpentine markets steady with steady quotes for spirits and rosin. Crude turpentine and yellow dip prices appear varied. rosin shows firmness with near 125 to 115 in the strained category.
The outbreak believed to be Texas splenic fever increases in the county, threatening an epidemic. The State Board of Agriculture and veterinary surgeon Francis Budge are investigating the spread. No dividend on Missouri Pacific announced.
Local store advertises a full line of ladies missies children and youth shoes including patent hand turn cork sole agents in Pittsburg. Emphasizes quality low price durability and healthful footwear for autumn with an immense school shoe stock across all widths and sizes.
New millinery arriving daily with a shifting panorama of the newest designs from foreign and home artists. Visit to see trimmed hats and the latest on felt, buckram, or wire shapes. Immense variety includes aigrettes, pompons, feathers, and more, all in a complete display for trimming.
Warm spell sale offers 25 to 50 percent reductions on medium weight wraps jackets and capes. Astrachan trimmed reefer priced at 8.75, cheap fur trimmed option at 12.50, Keefer styles in gray or brown with wool seal collar. Department features numerous jackets wraps capes and rain wear choices for middle of November.
A brief look at two corset makes promising health comfort and style. The copy notes corsets can improve posture and silhouette when well made while poor designs spoil comfort and health.
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