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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1889
Page
6
In Recreation Park the Pirates upset the Giants as Pittsburg and St Louis beat New York and Philadelphia edged Chicago in the Association race. The crowd of about 3,400 roared as a runaway horse spurred chaos before the decisive sixth inning tied the score and kept the home team hopeful of a late championship push.
An OCR fragment reports a baseball game in Richardson with mentions of players and positions. The text lists sacrifices and base assignments, with references to First base on Oasis Beckley and names such as White, Fields, Hanlon, Gore, Connor, and Lynch. Time and umpire details are partially garbled.
Washington won today's game with ease, overcoming Chicago’s numerous errors in the seventh inning. Chicago made a loose showing at home. final score 9 to 6 with Washington subs achieving timely hits and errors costing Chicago.
Cleveland club finally connected off Clarkson but scattered hits failed to deliver, as the Boston nine won 8 to 4. Starters Gruber and Clarkson split the mound duties with late rallying runs by Boston sealing the verdict.
Indiana kayoed by poor support and fielding as Fee pitched well for the Hoosiers. Phillies prevailed 6 to 4 in a one hour game at Indianapolis. Att and line scores show Hoosier errors and missed chances, with Hallman, Buckley, and McGeachy contributing offensively for Philadelphia.
Special telegram from Cleveland reports Boston climbing to first place after New York's defeat. General Arthur Hi Dixwell witnessed the Boston surge while Kelly exclaimed triumph and the team celebrated with tears of joy. Clarkeon faced heavy pressure and the Boston lineup relied on timely hits as the game swung.
It was expected two games would be played today to break Monday's tie but that will not occur. Home team demands were too high and fairness favors both New York and Pittsburgh's double game plan. Keefe and Sanders likely to pitch today.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered team marks and players including New York, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Washington with inconsistent scores and odd spellings. No coherent game outcome or date can be determined from the legible names and numbers.
A lackluster contest in St Louis ends with the Browns defeating the Louisvilles. Sparse action and unclear naming suggest a low-stakes effort from both sides as the umpire notes a quiet match.
A resident recounts that his injured knee greatly hindered his grades and finances. He mentions he had no money and was dealing with a dispute involving someone from Kansas City.
Special telegram reports association magnates tired of Wikoff and planning his replacement. W H Voltz arrives for talks with Von der Abe, amid strong support for L C Kranthoff of Kansas City as next president. Zach Phelps and Voltz remain popular, but insiders say Kranthoff is fixed to win for impartial leadership.
New York October 1 President Byrne of the Brooklyn club said he would be well satisfied to see Mr Kranthoff made the president of the American Association. The remark reflects the ongoing leadership discussions within the national baseball governing body.
National League features New York at Pittsburgh, Boston at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Indianapolis, and Washington at Chicago. American Association has no games scheduled.
A major blaze starting at N W Slayton's provision store on Washington street swept through Grasp Haven October 1, destroying 41 buildings and causing an estimated loss of $500,000. The fire reached Mull's meat market, the Cutler House area, and multiple residences before containment, with Grand Rapids and Muskegon aid arriving too late to stop the spread. Insurance covers most properties, and several churches and public buildings were damaged or saved through county efforts.
Last night at regimental headquarters Fifth Avenue an election for Col onel of the Eighteenth Infantry N G P was held. Col Norman M. Smith, whose commission expired Monday, was unanimously elected with no other nominations. Col Hawking of the Tenth Infantry presided as election officer and Capt Murdock and Quartermaster Patterson acted as tellers. A banquet followed at the Duquesne Club attended by many officers including Hastings Hawkins Parchment Krepps Hudson Guthrie McKibben and others.
At Latonia Cincinnati October 1 the third day of racing drew a large crowd despite a poor track. Favorites won most events with Metal and Bonnie King among early victors. Kittie Cheatham led late to win the maiden stakes. Leontine upset the sweepstakes for older horses, and Milton captured the two year old purse. Entries for tomorrow feature several notable horses and weights.
The letter from West Bridgewater Pa dated October 1 shows S E Gallagher owner of Harry Hontas has not yet fully accepted but posts 250 forfeit to show intent. He will meet a representative of Young Stockbridge at The Dispatch office November 1 to arrange the match with race details to follow.
In Boston on October 1 fighting talks dominated town chatter. Hank Brennan seeks postponement of a scheduled October 10 bout with George Dixon, while Dixon calls Brennan’s wish an admission of weakness. The clash is postponed indefinitely. Ashton and Godfrey set a November 7 settlement date at Parnell Club. Griffin and Homer signed for a 25 round bout with a $100 purse at Bay State Club. California Athletic Club weighs $2000 purse for Weir vs Murphy in December or January, with terms and weights discussed.
Washington October 1 Acting Commissioner of Pensions designated James Sheakley United States Commissioner at Fort Wrangell Alaska as a pension notary to take the necessary legal steps in pension applications This marks the first appointment of the kind in the Territory.
Some physicians linked to Southside Hospital express dissatisfaction and threaten resignation unless the facility is upgraded to a hospital. They decline to detail the causes or nature of their grievances.
Andrew Wilbert of 67 Twelfth street reports being robbed of 100 dollars by John Jvansen a Swede staying at the same address. Jvansen has disappeared.
Washington dispatch notes the Secretary of State informed that cholera in epidemic form has appeared in Bagdad and several locations along the Euphrates.
Tomorrow's West Chester races list five furlongs to a mile with horses named Geraldine Druidess Pearl Bet M excouing Duke Fordham Autocrat Volunteer Madstone Blue Rock Groomsman Duke of Eigees Sorrento Philande Leech Gheiety Gray Huntoon Hallara Lisonomy O Guaway Rio Lessi Gloaming Tet ert A We Livonia Fairy Queen Tos ngeles Brown KHeporter Borrento Badge Kingston Pall Malte Spaniard Fan Oregon Komp Lafitte Grendal Uursn:th King Gounod Jenna Young Dune
Yeager & Co. will make cabinets for 75 cents per dozen for one month to introduce themselves. No work required. Located at 70 Federal Stelle Pheny. Bring a baby. Gallery on the first floor with no stairs.
The item notes Exposition vote for a national flower and announces a fall millinery opening at Jos Hopwe & Co on Penn Avenue and Klein’s Silver Age line. A MWE Geand millinery event is also linked to Ror enblum & Co. with limited pricing details.
Entries list for Jerome Park races includes multiple five furlong events and longer distance heats. The names Pontiac My Blue Grass Ren ant volunteer Cruiser Hall Magnate Burlington and Sir Jota appear among the entries with various bidders and horses listed for the Jerome Park card tomorrow.
The entry list shows scattered horse names and numbers, including Speedwell and Tessie Hordelaise, with codes like 312 and 106. Readable items hint at a racing event but many words are garbled, obscuring exact entries and times.
Peter Wood of Brownsville started from his town at 6 05 am and walked to Washington 49 miles away in under the 19 hour limit then returned by 5 40 pm on a $100 wager. On returning he offered to walk 12 miles to Uniontown in three hours but no one accepted as he was sick all day and stopped six times on the muddy path. The Brownsville sports bettors backed the feat.
WFR sits fifth as Boston odds grow. Clarkson shines and Pittsburg looming. Carcaso and Philadelphia enjoy the action while the J. Beanets, led by Johnson and Rease, extend their win streak to 14. Leechburg faces Tux J. B. Kennedy club next.
The Allegheny Board of School Control confirmed several hires across wards including Miss Letitia Marshal Miss Lizzie Fairleigh and others. The Evening Schools and High School committees outlined salaries and new lectures while the superintendent reported 269 teachers and 12 680 pupils in September with enrollment up 166.
New York October 1. Damaging testimony in Giblin murder case centers on counterfeiting ties and a plan to pass bad money at the Goetz bakery. Witnesses identify plates and notes found in Giblin’s room and show prior counterfeiting attempts.
The Orleans Parish grand jury met in Section A Crim Dist Court at 11 today. Four witnesses were examined over a four hour session. Nine indictments were returned against unnamed parties, with strong implication pointing to ex-Treasurer EB Burke. Next Friday the jury will reconvene to hear more witnesses on this matter.
A dispatch from Europe claimed Archbishop Corigan faced Vatican action and summons to Rome. Rev. Dr. Charles McDonald, the Archbishop’s private secretary, said the report is false and no summons has been received. A household member dismissed the rumor as part of a pattern of false reports over the past year or two.
The Allegheny Police Committee approved bills totaling 7,486.42 dollars. Mayor Pearson's September report cites 284 arrests, 89 paid fines, 109 discharged or withdrawn cases, receipts of 1,217.67 dollars, amusement licenses 175 dollars, 97 patrol alarms, 210 arrests by patrol, and 660 miles traveled.
The Pittsburg Central Circle of the L M A will hold its first meeting tomorrow in the Y M C A building. The speaker objects to the course, and all five subjects relate to the issue.
At Syracuse the Democratic State Convention nominated Edward Jones as temporary chair and adopted a platform endorsing Grover Cleveland, criticizing the Republicans for corruption and pledging support for excise reform, home rule, and governor Hill's administration. The ticket nominated Frank Rice for Secretary of State and re nominees for Controller and Attorney General with several other posts filled.
Funeral services for Captain Jones former General Manager of Edgar Thomson Steel Works at Braddock were set for 2 30 this afternoon at his Cory street residence. The Rev Dr Boyle of the M E Church will officiate with pallbearers listed and a notable honorary line including Carnegie Frick Lauder Hunt Libert Hamilton Thomas Fuller and others from Johns town Catasauqua and Chicago. A M Harper Post 18 will escort the procession with Masons and the Monongahela Council Jr AWM present.
Special telegrams report river gauges at Brownsville and Morgantown with stationarity and cloudy weather. Warren notes low-water marks and 8 dollars as a thermometer price at seven p.m. - details include river levels of four feet and three feet at listed locations.
American Day at the Exposition features a poll to pick the favorite flower, with the golden rod leading currently. Tomorrow evening the Robert Blum and Cecilia mannerchors will sing German music. Detectives Shore and Robinson nabbed two pickpockets on Fifth Avenue after noon. suspects Andy Martin and William Carpenter identified at Central station.
The report notes a balance in favor of the home post office. Italians sent $6,295.21 home while $38.16 was received. British orders paid totaled $2,060.74, while British orders issued reached $14,006.97.
An old patent medicine fragment touts Rogers Royal Nervine Tonic as palatable and pleasant to the eye, promising restoration of vigor and relief from nerve and stomach discomfort. The ad markets it as a safe substitute for alcohol, claiming it eliminates headaches and hypochondria through a tonic formula.
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