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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1889

Page

6

Boston Strong: Clarkson Shakes New Yorks and Phillies Tie

The Boston team overwhelmed home players at Recreation Park with Clarkson dominant on the mound. New York and the Chicago and Philadelphia clubs produced a puzzling tie. The article praises Clarkson as the pivotal figure and notes key defensive plays, injuries, and a 5-run fifth inning that flipped the game, with about 1,800 in attendance despite threatening weather.

Bostons Clarkson New York Chicagos Phillies Young Mike Kelly Dominic Galvin

Chicago and Phillies End In Darkness Draw

Chicago and Philadelphia battled to a 6 6 tie after nine innings as darkness halted play. Hallman hit a eighth inning homer to level the score, while Clements handled 14 chances without error and Sanders pitched well despite abundant hits. Attendance 1,500.

CareaGco Chicago Phillies Sanders Clements Hallman

Keefe Shuts Out Cleveland in Fine NY Showdown

Keefe pitched a magnificent game for New York, with only Gilks safely connecting and just three balls reaching the outfield. Gore and Ewing delivered three-base hits for New York, while Cleveland managed limited offense. Game lasted one hour and minutes with Lunoch umpiring.

Cleveland Keefe New York Today Gilks Clevelands New Yorks New York Gore Ewing Stricker Richardeon Whitney Tedeau Ward Fats Richardson Connor

Hoosiers Defeat Senators Behind Rusie Big Home Run Parade

In Indianapolis on October 3 Rusie shut down the Senators with only two hits allowed. Haddock struggled, while a crowd of about 300 observed a low scoring contest. Key moments included two back-to-back base hits by Glasscock and Bassett, a three-base shot by Hines, a home run by Bassett, and runners left on by Seery and Glasscock as Indiana's squad capitalized on timely hits.

Indianapolis Rusie Senators Haddock Rerfas Seery Lina Rian Coos Basie Beery J. Irtin Hines Glasscock Bassett Savin Bom

President Young Rules On Open Date In Baseball Case

Washington reports President Young addressed the possibility of transferring a postponed New York vs Cleveland game to Cleveland. He said the board must interpret what an open date means under the constitution and that a protest may be filed if the teams proceed. He declined to define open date beyond constitutional language.

Washington Young New York Cleveland New Yorks Clevelands Board of Directors

Still Hopeful as Boston Team Aims for Pennant

Veteran Pop Smith expresses strong confidence in winning the pennant and notes the prize of 1000 dollars per man. Boston heads to Washington for a week of games amid Knights Templar events. Clarkson Kelly head home Saturday. Young Daley shows pitching potential but needs control. Pop Laithoe questions Lee alleged Brotherhood scheme. no truth to Kelly release claims.

Pop” Smith Bostons Washington Knights Templar Clarkson Kelly Daley Pop" Laithoe Brotherhood Lee Sehorns

Unclear 1920s sports standings snippet

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered team abbreviations and scores including New Yorks, Houstons, Chicagos, Pittshares, and Indianapolis with odd punctuation. No coherent game result or date emerges. unable to determine a definite event or outcome from the readable portion.

Clevelands New Yorks Houstons Chicagos Pittshares Indianapolis Washingtonsll & J

Bridegrooms take walkover over Athletics at Washington Park

New York October 3 The Bridegrooms won easily against the Athletics at Washington Park Brooklyn Caruthers allowed only four hits while McMahon’s curves dominated the game Smith Pinckney Collins Foutz O'Brien and Corkhill made key plays as Brooklins carried the day Corkhill and Fine contributed with solid hitting and Caruthers pitched effectively before Seueven as umpire.

New York Athletics Washington Park Brooklyn McMahon Caruthers Smith Pinckney Collins Foutz O'Brien Corkhill Ee Caruthers Eae Brooklins Glaser Brookieee Rune Brook

Hard Beating in Cincinnati versus Louisville

Cincinnati celebrated a return home by defeating Louisville in an exciting game. The Reds led through the eighth inning before Cincinnati posted nine runs. Beard and Sickee powered the offense as Louisville struggles continued.

Cincinnati Cincinnatis Louisvilles Beard Casas Hiollidas Flanigan Basco Pea Coer Ana

Easy Baltimore win over Columbus Babies

Baltimore defeated Columbus easily as Kilroy’s curves troubled the Babies. Haldwin allowed few safe hits at critical moments while the Baltimore bullpen supported the win. Columbus managed only two earned runs.

Baltimore Columbus Kilroy Haldwin Theskies Baltimores

Browns defeat Cowboys in well played series game

St Louis on October 3 hosted the second game of the Browns versus the Kansas Citys in front of about 1,000 fans. Stivetts and Swartzel pitched well with solid work from both sides. O Neill and Burns sparked offense as Hecker umpired. Kansas Citys and St. Louis recorded scattered hits and miscues as the game progressed.

St. Louis Browns Kansas Citys Stivetts Swartzel O'Neill Burns Guy Hecker Es Techanis Kanaas City Errore Et Loui Rae Famed

Van Der Ahe Refuses Sale of Captain Comiskey

In St Louis on October 3 W H B Voltz of Philadelphia, agent for the Philadelphia club, offered 15 000 for Captain Comiskey the largest bid yet for a baseball player. Van der Ahe refused asserting the team will stay intact with Comiskey. Browns suffered again with Robinson fined 10 and benched, Chamberlain pitched poorly and Ramsey saved the day.

Str. Louis W. HB. Voltz Philadelphia Comiskey Pittsburg Anson van der Abe Voltz Browns Robinson Chamberlain Ramsey

Reliable Joe Sommer Released by Baltimore Club

The Baltimore club released veteran outfielder Joe Sommer, the last of the original nine, noted as a fan favorite with declining fielding and eye for the ball. Ray to move to right field while Miller performs steadily. Rumor states President Wikoff will resign as American Association executive. Mr. Krouthel of Kansas City may be elected successor.

Bltmore Joe Sommer Baltimore Ray Miller Wikoff American Association Krouthel Kansas City

Springfield Ohio Tri-State Club Seeks Games

The Springfield Ohio Tri-State League club plans a tour through Unio and Western Pennsylvania and seeks games with East End Athletics Pittsby McKeesports Homes. Braddocks Meadvilles and Erie Pa. They will play Youngstown October 4 5 and 7 and invite telegraphic replies to manager H A Isher for preferred terms and dates.

Springfield Ohio Unio Pennsylvania East End Athletics Pittsby McKeesports Homesteads Braddocks Meadvilles Erie Springfields Youngstown H. A. Isher

National and American Association Baseball Schedule Fragments

National League rosters listed for multiple city matchups including Pittsburg New Yorks Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago and Washingtons, while American Association teams Columbus at Baltimore and Louisville at Cincinnati appear among the schedules.

National League Pittsburg New Yorks Cleveland Philadelphias Chicago Washingtons Indianapolis American Association Columbus Baltimore Louisville Cincinnati

Unknown Woman Body Found Near Hays Station

The body of an unidentified woman, about 45, with black hair in a black dress and red shawl, lies at Semme broch's undertaking on the Southside awaiting identification. Many have viewed the remains. the inquest was postponed hoping for recognition.

Hays Station Semmebroch

Medical boat race set for October 19 between local doctors

Preparing for the race arouses wide interest in East End as Dr. A. M. Barr and Dr. Venn train with Pat Luther and Paddy Brennan assisting. Jacob Stein is judge and Fred School referee. A prize of 250 dollars will be paid the day of the race, to be rowed from Sharpsburg bridge to Forty-third street bridge between 2 and 4 PM.

Barr Dr. Venn East End Pat Luther A. M. Barr Paddy Brennan Venn Jacob Stein Fred School Sharpsburg Bridge Forty-third Street Bridge

Major Denniston Explains Exposition Ticket Policy

Major Denniston outlines that no authorized Grand Army of the Republic tickets were sold on railroads for the East Liverpool complaint. Only veterans who marched in the parade received free tickets, not wives or daughters.

East Liverpool Denniston Grand Army

Haam Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

Louis Haam was arrested yesterday by Detective Gumbert of the Second district on a warrant from Magistrate Hyndman. Por ter accuses Haam of swindling him out of 25 dollars by false reputation. Haam is held at the Nineteenth ward station and will have a hearing this morning.

Louis Haam Gumbert Second Hyndman Charles Porter Haam Nineteenth Ward

Gas Shortage Halts Work at Republic Mill

A severe gas shortage hit the Southside yesterday causing weak pressure on the mains. Mills and factories including the Republic mill, which uses Philadelphia gas, were forced to idle as insufficient pressure prevented workers from firing their heats. The Philadelphia Company led in maintaining some supply while others lagged.

Philadelphia Company Republic Philadelphia

Missing Blackburn Man Aged 24 From Allegheny

Thomas Blackburn 24 is missing from No 10 South Avenue Allegheny since August 18. He has been in the country about three months leaving his trunk and pastas. His cousin Samuel McCune and the police are following up sightings and clues.

Blackburn Thomas Blackburn South Avenue Allegheny Samuel McCune

Mortuary Report Records 103 Deaths in Vo District

Last week’s mortuary report lists 103 deaths in the vo district with principal causes including diphtheria. The figures note several cases and a breakdown by cause, reflecting the era’s public health concerns.

Little Minch Shocks Favorites at Jerome Park

Spirited Latonia weekend notes credit fine weather and strong racing. Little Minch upset the favorites at Jerome Park in a brisk afternoon program while Senorita triumphed at Morris Park. Mike Conley challenged Joe McAuliffe to a finish as Latonia draws drew the largest attendance of the meeting. winds, track conditions and purse results described for multiple races from selling purses to stakes.

Latonia Little Minch Jerome Park Senorita Morris Park Mike Conley Joe McAuliffe

Surprised the Talent at Jerome Park May World-class Race Upset

On a fine October day at Jerome Park, about 1,500 spectators viewed the fall meeting of the American Jockey Club. The Chappaqua handicap over Titan course featured Lady Margaret as favorite and Defaulter strong second, but Little Minch pulled an upset winning while the favorite finished third. Race results included multiple runners across five events with times and placings for Prose, Castaway AI, Caliente, and others.

Jerome Park Track American Jockey Club Titan Course Lady Margaret Little Minch Mr. Pelham St. John Mary Huckiey Beil Peyton Manel Glenn Maris’ Milly Mr. Pelm Gramercy Tiburn Successor Fernwood Chieftain Little i Innes Sucotesor Ees Tulsa Blackburn Rave Anle Prose Castaway AI J A B Sam Wood Caliente Charlie Dreux Volunteer” i Lady Marga Fitzroy Bravo Ban F Gritalan Little Chung Tim Letretia Valet Maid of Orleans

Two Good Races Won Handily at Morris Park

At Morris Park on October 3 the notable Peytona stakes for 3 year old fillies and the Echo stakes for all ages highlighted today's card. Attendance ran about half of yesterday's, but the program attracted strong performances with Lacrentia and Senorita among winners in key events and a swift overall pace across the sideline notes.

Senorita Bell Wood Mores Panx Lacrentia Everginde Flossie Nosegay Sation Galdridge Huis Morse Warie Lovell Henwood William Stone Kenwood Ana Strideaway Pridcaay

Exposition of Licking County Products At Old Fort Assured

Newark reports the Licking county products exposition at Old Fort is a growing success with strong attendance today. Despite garbled text in parts, the event highlights local crafts and goods drawing community interest and vitality.

Newark Licking County Old Fort Naestry

Dogs and owners move to Crowley Mill area in England

A fragment states the v of a dog owned by Colonel Wellsley named Kellut and a female Ink Ned Lady born at Crowley Mill Hoon West Brayton Uxbridge England. The doctor already owns valuable dogs of a related breed.

Wellsley Kellut Crowley Mill Hoon West Brayton Uxbridge England

Tom Morgan Purchased for J. B. Clarion Races Soon

Messrs Patterson and Waddle buy the bay gelding George 8 and add the stylish standard bred stallion Tom Morgan to J. B. Clarion’s string. He will race this fall to lower his record ahead of stud plans next spring.

Messrs. Patterson and Waddle George 8 Stalian Tom Morgan J. 8 B . Clarion

Filly Samantha Euthanized After Latonis Fall

The horse Samantha, bred in Danville from Pedanne BR Fields and out of Chattendam Rita Eliott, fell in the Latonis second race yesterday and sustained injuries requiring euthanization. The filly, named Hare Obles, was described as untrained and erratic.

Cixeres Ati Samantha Latonis Danville Pedanne BR Chattendam Rita Eliott Mae

Sweet sells young pacer Green Horn for $900

G. W. Sweet sold his young pacer Green Horn yesterday to Pittsburg gentlemen for $900. The horse, remembered for winning at Exposition Park last Saturday, will be scarcely entered in some fall races.

G. W. Sweet Greenhorn Pittsburg Exposition Park

Ithaca Giant Conley Challenges McAuliffe to Fight

Special Telegram from Oakland Wisconsin reports Conley the Ithaca Giant has challenged Joe McAuliffe to a finish fight at the California Club for a stake and a purse.

Oakland Wis Conley Ithaca Joe McAuliffe California

Harrison's Mistake the Corporal Cut

Washington October 3 A US Senator criticizes the Presidents handling of appointing a Pension Commissioner noting rival candidates and gossip have harmed the process. He suggests a fit candidate could have been chosen earlier, cites Warner Brown Campbell and Hartranft as examples, and predicts continued trouble regardless of the pick.

WasHindon United States Tanner Noble Warner Missouri Merrill Brown Cincianssi Campbell Kansas Tenner Beabe Hartranft Sey Taoner

Two Sides to Publishing Civil Service Eligibles

In a special telegram from Erisaton dated October 3 Commissioner Thompson discusses the debate over publishing civil service eligible lists. He argues that secrecy offers little protection against spoilsman influence and that public lists provide equal chances for all, including humble applicants, by exposing where friends stand and enabling fairer access to certifications.

Civil Service Dispatch Erisaton Thompson

Runaway Teen From Terre Haute Located in City

John Shrempf, 15, vanished from East End with banjo player Thomas Fox known as Billy the Bum. Father at 306 Collins Ave, East End. Inspector McAleese circulated photos nationwide. Chief of Police notified Terre Haute, where the youth was found. Awaiting father to retrieve him.

John Shrempf Collins Avenue East End Thomas Fox Aliss Billy the Bum Shell Inspector McAleese Terre Haute Ind

Prohibition Wins in Some States as Returns Narrow

Early returns show Montana close races with Park county shifting to the Democrats and Republicans claiming slim majorities for Governor at about 100. South Dakota backs prohibition by 6,000 to 10,000, while Washington votes against it and Seattle reports Republican ticket ahead by about 8,000. Sioux Falls names Pierre as temporary capital, and Silver Bow County results may decide the Legislature.

Montana North South Dakota Washington Pierre Helena Mont Park County Toole Silver Bow County Silver Bow Dakotas Bismarck N. D Ward-McLean William Hope A. C. Nedrad Prohibition Hundly Democratic State Central Committee Sioux Falls Huron Seattle Wash. T Cascade Mountains Yakima Olympia

Pierre Wild With Joy Over Capital Election Celebration

The October 3 report from Dax notes Pierre won the capital bid, sparking a massive victory celebration in Pirere. Over 500 people packed the city, train passengers filled the cars, and a street parade lasted three hours amid cheering bands and festive chaos. Authorities offered little order as Cheyenne Indians joined the scenes, with no serious injuries but ongoing disorder fears.

Pirere Dax Pierre

Insane Frank Coyle Found Wandering in Franklin Woods

Constable Altmyer of Franklin township found Frank Coyle of Allegheny wandering in the woods. He appears mentally disturbed and was digging with his hands as if seeking buried money.

Altmyer Franklin Township Frank Coyle Allegheny Coyle

Boy Killed by Union Line Car Horses

A 9 year old named Willie Raynor living on California avenue Allegheny was killed at 6 last night by horses hitched to car 4 of the Union car line on Preblasvenue. He jumped between cars and was caught under the wheels.

Willie Raynor

Ordinance Authorizing paving Ellsworth to Euclid and Lowry street

City of Pittsburg Common Council enacts ordinances authorizing paving Ellsworth avenue to Euclid street and Lowry street from Second avenue to Monongahela river with 5 foot width. Provisions set for assessment and collection per Pennsylvania street and sewer acts. Also authorizes pipe sewer on Reed street from Overhill to Dinwiddie, with bids advertised per state acts.

Grasier Street Novelty Street Martland Street City of Pitteburg Ek Penn Commonwealth of City of Pitts Aame Gragzier Street Murtland Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Cnal Reed Street Pittsburg Lara Department of Public Pennsylvania el Ellsworth Avenue Alnul Street Assembly Lowry Street Second Avenue Mononeas City of Pittsburg Department of Public Works Overhill Street Heed Street Dinwiddie Street Sune Department of Public Worka Suede de Ieee

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