Review of sports and baseball season 1588 finish
Fred Dunlap analyzes the 1588 National League pennant race with New York the champions and Cleveland and Pittsburgh in a close finish. He questions Boston pitchers, praises Clarkson, reflects on the reserve rule debates, and notes financial strains, player salaries, and looming league tensions. He also covers boxing and rowing scenes, assessing O Connor and Searle among others.
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New York
New Yorks
Dispatch
Merve
Giants
Heston
Boston
Clarkson
Bostons
Keefe
Welch
Clevelands
Pittsburgh
Pittspore
Pittebure
Cleveland
New York Clinches Pennant as Boston Falters
In a dramatic final championship game at Pittsburg, the New Yorks beat Boston while Chicago finished third and Bresklyn lost. Old Sport Galvin starred in Boston defeat as Clarkson struggled. crowds between 4,000 and 5,000 watched under dark skies with rain threats.
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Bostons
New Yorks
New York
Philadelphia
Hoosiers Beat Senators in Easy Style to Close Season
In Indianapolis on October 4 the Hoosiers defeated the Senators for the third straight game as young Keefe struggled. Rosie pitched erratically but got strong support. Weckbecker of Burlington began the game catching the first two innings.
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Indianapolis
Hoosiers
Young Keefe
Will Today
Senators
Rosie
Weckbecker
Burlington
Return due to finger injury ends weathered game in cold
The report notes a player retired due to a finger injury as cold weather affected attendance. Scoring details include Washingtons listed with numbers, Buckley and Denny handling runs, Hascett and Clark on hits, Basnekt and Hines on doubles, and Reet at first base. Umpire Knight officiated the game.
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Seore
Indianapolis
Giants Dominate as Keefe Keeps New York In Game
About 8000 fans pack League Park to watch Keefe for New York and Gruber for Cleveland. Giants hitters win 6-3 after early scoring, with Gore and Tiernan delivering early runs and Richardson, Connor, and O’Rourke adding for New York. Giants depart for New York by Erie road, aiming to return by 4 PM tomorrow.
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Chevetaro
League Park
Keefe
New York
Gruber
Cleveland
Giants
New Yorks
Gore
Tiernan
Radford
Richardson
Faats
Connor
O'Rourke
Whitney
Ayeland
Fantz
Singe Sutcliffe
Graber
Chicago Wins Final League Game In Pitchers Duel
Chicago defeats the Quakers in a tight pitchers contest to finish third. Hutchinson scattered hits while Chicago gathered two in the sixth and capitalized on a Thompson fumble. Delehanty made a standout fifth inning catch as 2,500 attend.
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Chicago
Quakers
Hutchinson
Thompson
Delehanty
Chamberlain Shines in Browns Win at Sportamman Park
Chamberlain returns to the box for the Browns in a game at Sportamman Park, displaying top pitching and power at bat. St Louis defeats Kansas City. notable hits by O Neill Fuller and Hamilton. Chamberlain racks up 5 strikeouts while Conway fans 2. Umpire Heeker officiates.
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St. Louis
Chamberlain
Sportamman Park
Louie
Senna
Kansas Citys
Kansas
St. Ia
O'Neil
Fuller
Hamilto
Conway
Heeker
Latonia Track Collision Injures Three Jockeys
A Latonia race meet saw a serious accident in the third event as three jockeys were injured with Magee worst off and unconscious, Brown said to be out of danger. Earlier racing at Morris Park Crocognati noted fast times, rising attendance, and lively betting.
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Latonia
Jockies
Peter Jackson
Jem Smith
Peter Priddy
E.C. McClelland
Morris Park
Crocognati
Magee
Brown
Devonica
Cora L
Kenounce
Gien Pearl
May Lupe
Awnt
Climax IL
Story Teller
Censor
Governor Ross
Climax
Benounce
Beaunce
Mamie Fonso
Ian Dag
Mamie Hunt
Spectator
Binkerton
Deer Lodge
Cora Ld
Lacy
Pinkerton
Billy Pink
Carmel
Brent
Kerton
Billy Pinkerton
Clamor
Cora Fisher
Winna Clamor
Ochey Salling
Penne
Mages
Inja Carolts
Sveeflongs
Farvers
Abeling
Rounne
Satener
J.R. Freed
Carter
Milton
Post W.C. Morris
Adeline
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Sade
G. W. Morris Pes
Trust
Honita Burebao
Quindara Belle
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Eratt
Sak
She
Frubt
Nevada
Tim Pay
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Org Ae
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Crazie C
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Sis O'Lee
Dilemma
Xtol
Lizzie
Bis O* Lee
Ay Se
Bis O'Lee
Baldwin Sparks Baltimore Win Over Columbus
Baldwin delivered the game's decisive performance as the Baltimores defeated Columbus. Despite a late finish due to darkness, Baltimore built a lead with strong hitting and solid defense. Attendance was near two thousand as the Baltimores prevailed 4 to 0 over Columbus.
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Batrmione
Baltimores
Baldwin
Columbus
Columbal
Crooks
Fiata
Truck
Roy
Wilder
Ker
Reds Rally Past Colonels In Late Misplay Loss
Cincinnati beat Louisville 4 to 0 after an eighth inning deterioration by Louisville. Reilly homered, Tomney made notable fielding plays, and Keenans three-base hit stood out as the Reds pulled away.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnatis
Louisvilles
Reds
Reilly
Tomney
Keenan
Vibe
McDermot
Bittman
Brooklyn Beaten by Athletics in Mercyless Display
The Athletics walloped the Bridegrooms at Washington Park in New York City on October 1. Brooklyn errors and strong hitting by Augie Berg, Bauer, and Iona contributed to a decisive victory. Umpire Ferguson officiated the game.
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Sea
Washington Park
Brooklyns
Ea Athletics
Brooks
Brooklyn & Augieuee
Iona
hitecSeran Bauer
Ferguson
A Big Offer for Letham Refused by Von Der Abe
Cincinnati reports a bid of six thousand dollars for Latham's release was offered to Von der Abe, who hesitates and seeks six thousand, while Cincinnati considers pooling ideas amid no sale frenzy. Gaffney sustains temple wound but finishes game with Red Bittman filling in. Beard is struck in the mouth by a bat as McDermott brings action on the field.
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Rowe
Dunlap
Beckley
Sport Galvin
Gay
Jimmy
Bostons
Pop Smith
Nashly
Quinn
Cincinnati
King” Gaffney
Gaffney
McDermott
von der Abe
Latham
Stern
New York Giants Win Pennant After Cleveland Victory
The New York Giants clinched the National League pennant after a tough win in Cleveland. Fans crowded Hollenden Hotel as celebrants, including players and locals, toasted the achievement while the team prepared to depart by special car for New York.
One Mile Rowing Match Planned Between Hanlan and Teemer
A one mile race is arranged for October 19 in Louisville with Edward Hanlan and John Teemeer. Teemer will race for at least 500 dollars a side, backed by Pittsburg funds, and Hanlan may accept a side stake. The parties see no postponement unless Hanlan's side objects.
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McKresport
Edward Hanlan
John Teemeer
Louisville
Hanlan
E. L. Suter
Teemer
Haslan
Suter
Pittsburg
Morris Park Race Sale Marks Breeding Prospect and Excitement
At Morris Park on October 1 Walter Gratts horses sold before racing with Elkwood bought by Mr. Kittson for 5000 dollars for breeding at Erdenheim farm. Hik wood noted but likely retired due to injuries. Blue Rock attached until release. The meet featured Record Stakes and Club Handicap with several standout finishes and times across routes and miles.
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Walter Gratts
Hikwood
Elkwood
Kittson
Geraldine
Ilmay B
Richard
E. Fox
Tupatoff
Glory
Ee Minna
Be Als
Mimuet
Ilma
Trini Ae
Tenn Il
Sorrento
Hanae Seaauiet
Castaway
Mileanda
Tarragon
Dunboyne
Lavinia Can
Lavinia Belle
Taragon
Sis
Pala
Tennessee
Hockey
Henemt
Express
Kings Own
Chieftain
Golden Horn
Flossie
Golden Ree
King Idte
Sia Thapert
Pai
Quem
Depute
BicFarlan
Lantte Uon
Idss
Rey
Standings Reveal Keen Finish by League Clubs
The table shows how the League clubs stood at season end and will interest baseball followers. The records indicate a desperate finish with the first six clubs contending until the final game. The ranking and gaps between teams are noted, highlighting a fair showing from several clubs.
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Abe Axe
Last day of Exposition Park Driving Association meet
Kansas City Missouri reports the final day of the extra fall meeting at Exposition Park Driving Association with events and standings to be concluded.
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Kansas City
Exposition Park Driving Association
A Local Sport Ping Demonstrates Bet On Fight
A local sportman visited The Dispatch office with a $95 forfeit and challenged William Bissell to a boxing match against Jim McCoy for $50 or $100 a side. He offered arrangements if Bissell attends next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock and deposits funds, pledging $5 as proof of sincerity.
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Bissell
William Bissell
Jim McCoy
Aish
Dispatch
Unaccepted Challenge in Local Racing Match
Thomas F. Hughes offers to match and exceed for a three mile race with a 250 pound weight limit while McClelland runs one mile and 1400 yards for $200. McClelland’s party says their man is matched and cannot accept.
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Thomas F. Hughes
McClelland
McClelland Party
Tor
Globe Pledges $1000 Split for Boston Club
Boston Globe reports it offered to divide $1000 among the Boston Baseball Club players if they won the championship and then telegraphed Pittsburg that the club would be divided the same as planned in appreciation of their efforts.
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Pittsburg
Rowe
Dunagan
Fred Wud
Pituvarg
Jessons
Boston
the Globe
Boston Baseball Club
Match Race Arrangement Delayed for Stockbridge and Vee Hontas
The planned race between young Stockbridge and Vee Hontas is postponed for a few days. J. B. Forner, who issued the challenge for the leading horse, says he might be in the city yesterday and has matters to see before proceeding.
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Young Stockbridge
Vee Hontas
J. B. Forner
Gen Horse
Baseball season ends in Kittaning final game
The last 1920s telegraph note reports the season finale in Kittaning Pa between the J. B. Kennedy and Leechburg clubs. The game produced a victory for one side though the text is garbled. it notes a final score or result and mentions players Biehl and others in uncertain wording.
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Kittaneing
J. B. Kennedy
Leechburg
Pagee
Saeree
Biehl
Local Amateur ScullerPrepares to Defend Western Pennsylvania Title
Martin Claime tha Title John Martin, a local amateur sculler, asserts he is ready to defend his championship in Western Pennsylvania when the Droper season arrives.
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Martin
John Martin
Western
Pennsylvania
Sporting Notes and Local Baseball Scores
Sporting notes recap New York claims victory again while Cleveland slips from first to fifth place. Guski's Wrappers crushed Kaufmann's Wrappers 33 to 9. Today games: Louisville at Cincinnati, Kansas City at St. Louis, Athletics at Brooklyn. Climax beat Elizabeth 2 to 1 as Pann plated late for the cues. Corcoran plans a benefit game at Limsfield with Hayes or He sells tickets for donations.
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Cleveland
Guski
Kaufmann
Louisvilles
Cincinnati
Kansas Citys
St. Louis
Athletics
Brooklyn
Elizabeth
Wtol Pann
Bec
Deary
Corcoran
Limsfield
Sell
Hayes
Jerom Park Race Track Opens With Notable Runners
October 5 at Jerom Park Race Track drew a large crowd as Firenszi Salvator Race land and others competed. Salvator won the first race, with Hyperion and Ganymede close. second race featured 2-year-olds Magnate Burlington Tournament Jo Morrow Fernwood Jane Day Livonia. third race Racel Vel eases and Haceland won. fourth Madge Yourth saw Bradford Dyer Dreamatick Carl etc with Bradford first Adolph second. fifth race Firensl walked over the course for a quarter mile.
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Firenszi
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Raceland
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Magnate
Burlington
Jo Morrow
Fernwood
Jane Day
Livonia
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Newberg
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Gracie
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A Mazie
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Adolph
Dramatick
Firensl
Matched at Last Priddy McClelland Mile for $500
Peter Priddy and E C McClelland agreed to run a mile for $500 on November 16 after backers met. Disputes over timing led to a five or six week schedule with a $50 forfeit and $25 deposits to be posted. Sam Day slated to oversee details.
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E. C. McClelland
McClelland
Etx
Eno
Boxing Skirmishes andboxing News From London
A late October boxing round up notes Jem Smith and Jack W ta failed to impress crowds as ticket sales topped £2000. Peter Jackson wowed critics in London with a three round display at Westminster Aquarium. Slavin trains for a Australia bout with Bill Goode while races at Caarewitoh and Connellanere loom. North London Riflemen plan overseas voyages amid a busy sports week.
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Lompor
Jem Smith
Jack W
Smith
Peter Jackson
London
Jack Fallon
Westminster Aquarium
Fallon
Jackson
Pelican
Australia
Slavin
Bill Goode
Ron
Dusceence Bs
Zancibar
Philomel
Goldseecker
Ciara Bell
Asachusetes
North London
Nunhead Range
Garda
Fulton
Rosenthal
Honorable
Artillery Company
O& Jt
North London Club
Canada
United States
McKeesport Races Attract Delegation To Driving Park
Special telegram reports McKeesport races drawing a large delegation to the Driving Park. The program features a postponed free-for-all pace won by Mine or Shaw, with multiple towns noted as spectators. Several other races added excitement to the day’s programme.
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McKeersport
McKeesport
Contimue
Mine
Shaw
Races At St Louis See Light Attendance And Postponed Pace
In St Louis on October 6 a light crowd watched two trots and one pacing race today. The 2:20 class featured 1400 distances with minor payouts to the first two finishers and a small prize to the third. The 3:30 pacer special was declared off as it was too late to start.
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St. Louis
Seace Carters
Resistateh
Tragic Fourth Floor Fall Kills 52 Year Old Man
Frank Thoms, 52, fell from a fourth floor window at No 64 Fourth Avenue at 10 pm while adjusting the sash. He died instantly from skull fracture and a broken neck. Coroner McDowell ordered an inquest. He left a widow, two sons, and two daughters. one daughter runs a dancing school in the building.
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Frank Thoms
Fourth Avenue
Thoms
Local arrests and fines reported at Central station
Judge Gripp sentenced Daniel Watters of McKeesport to 48 hours for drunkenness at Central station. Meade Robinson of Sewickley received a similar sentence. Margaret Rielly and Eldon Ross, described as hayseeds, were fined 10 dollars and costs for drunken and disorderly conduct at 102 Water Street. James Shes of Westmoreland County faced an incident Thursday with head injury noted. Frank Billin fined 5 dollars and costs after disputing a fare with a streetcar conductor.
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Orank Nllin
Cay
Burglars Enter Thompson & Boyes Carriage Shop and Nearby Stores
Burglars broke into Thompson and Boyes carriage shop in Oakland on Friday night and forced entry to two other nearby locations. They pried open William Lewis’s store at 9608 Fifth Avenue, stealing 165 dollars from the money drawer, then went to W A Nimick’s Fifth Avenue residence near Jones’ Lane and took an overcoat.
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Thompson & Boyes
Oakland
William Lewis
Fifth Avenue
W. A. Nimick
Jones’ Lane
Tragedy Near Crafton Station Kills 60-Year-Old Man
William Meagher, a married man aged 60, was killed yesterday on the railroad near Crafton station. The body was removed to the morgue and an inquest will be held today.
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William Meagher
Crafton Station
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