Brouthers Leads 1889 National League Batting Averages
The final figures show Brouthers atop the league batters with Grassick close behind and more hits and runs for Grnsscock. Some 20 players exceed a .300 average as Keefe leads the pitchers with Gruber and Clarkson near him. New York leads in batting and Cleveland in fielding.
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Pittsburg
Brouthers
Grnsscock
Keefe
New York
Gruber
Clarkson
Cleveland
Parrar
Mhiia
Gilks
Cleveland Hines
Ing
Sf Carney
Wash
Washington
Paniap
F Pittsbuses
H. Hichardson
Oatcaeffer
Chicago
Hoxtem
Eeeients
Conee
Uenny
Tudianapolis
Teheau
Cleveland i
Nash
Boston
Mulve
Hockley
Theie
Sweenty
Waang
Stepe
Chirac
Aes
Wise
Saocheon
J Delehanty
Xba
Carroll
Pitsburg
Seery
Saabennpiain
Vo' Rourke
York
van Haltren
Fields
Gilke
Zi Ariy
Phila
Roy i Hage
Ases Wi
Johnson
Indipolis
Sinatra Indapolis
Anarews
Acorn
Washing
Metis
Pittsburz
Mctieachy
Ini
Slilter
Schock
Ganzel
Tier Peets
Mack
Kelly
Carnacy
Graber
Sian SelLesson
Les Caser
Phils
San
Lew
Bakeley
Cleve
Ee i
Sanders
Phil Welch
Ise
Radbourne
Mis
Beatin
Hoteh
Eamonneae
Hnad
Dervier
Sawders, Host
Gombert
Chigo
Morris, Pitts
Russie
I ‘Galvin
Bovie
Braley
Pitts Tom
Jaelad Hwg
Healey
Ubi
Ila
Baltimores edge Brooklyns in tight Association game
In Baltimore on October 7 the Baltimores defeated the Brooklyns 3 to 2 in a closely contested contest. Hernune starred in the field and Ray contributed with batting and base running as the decisive factors.
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Aentiocky Colonels
Baltimore
Baltimores
Brooklyns
Hernune
Ray
Louisvilles Rout by Reds in Cold Cincinnati Tilt
In Cincinnati on October 7 the Louisville team faltered in the field after the sixth inning, allowing the Reds to pull away for an easy victory. Key fielding miscues by Louisville aided Cincinnati as pitchers and hitters tallied, with standout moments from Wolf and Shannon among others.
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Cincinnati
Louisvilles
Cincinnatis
Reds
Wolf
Washington and Boston Open Exhibition Series
The Washington and Boston clubs began a series of exhibition games, opened in chilly weather. The crowd and officials noted the cold conditions affected play and attendance was modest as the teams started the matchup.
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Washington
Boston
Fragmentary OCR Note Mentions Washingtons and Boston
An unreadable OCR snippet references Washingtons and Boston with scattered numbers and names. It lacks a coherent event or clear identities to establish a full news item.
President Young Sees Remarkable Baseball Finish
President N. E. Young of the National League reflects on an action packed season ending with six clubs in contention. He notes Brouthers of the Boston team would have hit over .400 if not for late games and praises batting progress under rule changes while questioning fielding improvements.
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Diefatch
Washington
N. E. Young
Brouthers
Bostons
Felding
Veteran Manager Joins the Colonels and Means to Hustle
Louisvile reports Jack Chapman appointed Louisville manager. He will oversee the team from the last Cincinnati game this afternoon and accompany the club home tonight. President Parsons expresses strong faith and willingness to spend for talent shaping a 25 to 30 man payroll for next season.
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Louisville
Jack Chapman
Cincinnati
Umson
Parsons
Chapman
Ami
Bostons
New Yorks
Ecinb
Latonia Fall Meeting Fourth Extra Day Results
Cincinnati October 7 reports the Latonia Rocky Club fourth extra day with a cold track and moderate attendance. Evaluating races, Rosalle won the first race by a length over Julia Magee and Lottie, with Cecil leading early. Second race saw Roy Blue lead until stretch where Little Leee captured the win. Bononie Kitty runner-up. Fourth race featured Marion defeating Bettina in a neck battle. Fifth race ended with Happiness taking top honors after a late stretch move. Entries for Latonia juveniles list Weeks ands Buckler etc across multiple races with weights and contenders.
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Cincinsati
Latonia Rocky Club
Ae Guy Chanca
Evalina
Cattecine
Julia Magee
L Otte
Cee Roy Blue
Governor Hoss
Pritchett
Pell
Royalist
Vutlaw Bonnie
Citmane
Pritchettito
Ecstacy
Bonnie Kittie
KekoGto
Boy Blue
Climax
Litsle Leee
Bononie Kitty
Eettae
Miri
Ates
Brent
Colonel Gore
Dee Ode
Ore
Amos A
Sreh da
Ee Deer
Business
Marion C
Marion
Vna
Bettina
Hettina Wisaine
Famine
Pullman
Happiness
Pas
Kenilworth
Sunny Brook
Aappinaes
Salote W Tol
Pxey
Bobus
Helle
Brewster
Ronnie PeScowl
Dan Wa
Zola
Phillip
Leontine
Pilen Dougae
Lizzie
Blissia
Emily Ae
van Blackmore
Dastight
King Fortune
Fakir Min Vale
Ada
Longalloe
Nevada
Carus
Ince Forinnaus
Stoner Montgomery
Sir Berys Marters al Cossda
Cortivelto
Mt. Lebanon
Good Rosemonts
W. G. Moore
Avondale
National Jockey Club Races Open Amid Unfavorable Conditions
Washington October 7 The National Jockey Club fall meeting began with overcast skies cold air and small attendance. Favorites mostly led but several races saw closer outcomes with no bookmakers on the rounds betting via French mutual or auction pools.
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Wasetngton
National Jockey Club
Stanley
Sharpe
Kedar Khan
Soneefeon
Guardsman
Afri i Keily
Dalesman
Lilly Th
Aia Seconderiden
Tom Ki Mary T. Glen Lusine
Souvenir
Bob Fisher
Windeall
Mede
Valerian
Meriden
Sam Doxey
Cornelia
Croker
Scutt
Zoor
Kathe
Emet
Faustius
Croker & Co
Iceberg
Seymour
Ikae
Orifamme
Persuader
As Honnle
Fannie H. Windsall
Bob
Orifiamme
Muddy Jerome Park Card Highlights Cold Track
Weather chilled the crowd as a muddy track led owners to withdraw horses from the Manhattan handicap. Firenzi Raceland Salvator and Senorita did not race, crowd of under 6 000 at Morris Park. Races noted: six furlongs with Teresa leading early. mile races with Bellva Peet Vietrix and Wood filling top spots.
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Jerome Pawn
Firenzi
Raceland
Salvator
Senorita
Morris Park
Mvd
Ag Ee
Glarters
Bluie
Haddhist
Los Angeles
Weer
Levinie
Bridge Race Results Highlight Six Furlong Finish
In a brisk six furlongs race at Starters event, Manois won with Prodigal second and Jennie McParlan third. Brien, Parnes, Bellah, Mary Buciey, and Bridgelight are noted with Brien finishing first among them and Starters include Boodle Jennie McFarlan Manola Reoclare Miss Annie Unity.
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Bridge! Brien
Parnes
Bellah
Mary Buciey Cat
Bridgelight
Boodle
Jennie McFarlan
Manola
Reoclare
Miss Annie
Unity
Prodigal
Tion
Manois
Fredigel
Jennie McParlan
Jerome Park Entries Reveal A Dense Field In October Meeting
The program lists 25 entries across six races at Jerome Park New York on October 7 with numerous horses noted by post position and odds. Key runners include Cyclone colt Arlington Mamie Bit Robespierre Little Minch James Benedictine Hind Pocatello Not Guilty Carnegie Le Pulsifer Hertha Fitz James Ringsmate Radiant Elgin Letritia Langaster Vendetta Esquiman Jennie McFarian among others.
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New York
Toeaveseee Ee Park
Village’ Aid
Virginis
Verdeca
Barnside
Duke of Leinster
Lonely
Oe Edward
Zephyrus
Cotillion
Charile Arnmile
Succeesor
Kikton
Padishah
Hawnstone
Cyclone Colt
Arlington
Mamie Bit
Robespierre
Little Minch
Mae Fite-James
King Crab
Beneictine
Enquiry
Little Jim
Benedictine
Aarat
Hind
Pocatello
Not Guilty
Carnegie
le Pulsifer
Hertha
Fitz- James
Ringsmate
Radiant
Elgin
Letritia
Alaric
Raymond
Langaster
McAuliffe to Return for Jimmy Carroll Title Bout
Jack McAuliffe world lightweight champion plans a return to boxing after a rough spell. He informed California Athletic Club president Fulda he will fight Jimmy Carroll of Boston to a finish with a minimum purse of 5 000 dollars and a minimum 16 rounds, with the match to be set within 48 hours and Dempsey and Bob Drew as training partners if needed.
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New York
Jack McAuliffe
Fulda
California
Jimmy Cerolt
Boston
California Athletic Club
McAuliffe
Sec
Jack Dempseyan
Bob Drew
Directors Decide Split Purses For Large Kentucky Race
At Lexilton Kentucky on October 7 the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association directors ruled that any purse race with 16 or more starters will split the field into two divisions. The first division starts at noon and the second follows per the program.
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Lexileton
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Detective in Jail Over Violation Case
Four detectives jail in Allegheny lockup after a hearing for dis orderly conduct. John Wilson a supposed Law and Order detective faced 60 days in workhouse unless a friend posts 25 dollars and costs. He allegedly recruited 16 year old William Colwell to report violations for pay. He urged bartender to serve beer to a minor, planning to accuse the proprietor, but both were detained. Wilson says his wife and two children rely on him.
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John Wilson
Allegheny
John
William Colwell
Ejichenland
Wilson
Weather Report and River Readings From Western Pennsylvania
Weather bulletin notes light rain for Western Pennsylvania with a shift to fair skies, a stationary temperature, and southerly winds. West Virginia is fair until Wednesday night with warmer southerly winds. River gauges show Warren and Morgantown readings steady, Brownsville stable at 4 feet. An ad for blankets and quilts from Jos. Hokwe & Co. promotes fleece wool blankets and cider down quilts at Penn Avenue.
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West Virginia
Pittssouri
United States Signal Service
Ofligeria
Gata. W
the Dispatch
Waarren—River
Brownsville
Morgantown
Booth & Fox
Jos. Hokwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Fashionable overcoats and fall wares advertised across stores
Local ads tout kersey overcoats priced at 13 securing stylish wear, with claims of £25 value. Stores like Smiley & Co. andussa Houcus & Hack. promote hats, dresses, corsets, and Exposition items, urging shoppers to visit Fifth Avenue and nearby streets for the latest fall and winter styles and beer brands.
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Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Standard Oil Plans New Chicago Gas Pipeline
The Standard Oil Company will lay an additional eight inch pipeline from the Lima field toward Chicago to supply fuel and illuminating gas. The firm recently acquired a patent enabling fuel gas production from naphtha and will use its Whit ing Indiana refinery to convert naphtha into gas for Chicago.
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Lowa
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Whiting
Ind
Pittsburg Reformed Synod Discusses Mission Unification Plan
Greensburg date line reports the Pittsburg Reformed Synod opening at 9 am with the main topic the unification of Synods after January 1, 1890. A vote approved 4,000 for mission funds plus current treasury. missionaries paid through January 19, 18. The Ministerial Relief Society urged earnest pastor-led work and faithful presentation to congregations.
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Greensburg
Pittsburg
Standing in Cold Water in State Rescue Efforts
A special telegram reports State forces struggling in frigid waters as they recover two bodies, one likely a child, in a river cleanup deemed a higher sanitary priority. Governor Beaver plans to extend the effort, while Secretary Kremer arrived but did not specify payout timing.
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Beaver
Kremer
Threat From Fuel Company Forces Consumers to Yield
Special telegram reports that the Southwest Gas Company plans to cut off all customers who did not sign new contracts for the coming year after absorbing the Fa Fuel Gas Company. The office was crowded as residents rushed to secure gas, with nearly all old customers obtaining new terms to avoid outages.
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Asiontows
Southwest Gas Company
Fa Fuel Gas Company
Double Crime Ends in Tragedy at Buron Station
Grant Devault, 25, shot at his sweetheart Miss Sallie Miller at Burton station in the afternoon. After wounding her with a .22 caliber revolver, he shot himself in the head, dying instantly as onlookers reported a fatal scene near a doorway.
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St. Clairsville
Burton Station
Grant Devantl
Sallie Miller
Miss Miller
Devault
A Fortune in Ireland Comes to McKeesport Man’s Children
McKeesport heard Harry Wardt plans a $75,000 fortune from the North of Ireland. His deceased wife left a right to three farms about 250 acres, appraised by her father for Pae twenty-five thousand dollars. The leasehold claim may open to the children once the oldest reaches a certain age.
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McKeesport
Harry Wardt
Ireland
Death by self harm shocks Clinton farmer
Franklin October 7. Mark Mc Fadden a wealthy Clinton township farmer died at home after severing his jugular and arm arteries with a pocket knife while delirious with typhoid fever. He bled in bed as attendants slept.
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Franklin
Mark McFadden
Clinton Township
Mob Likely to Lynch Father Who Murdered Children
Special Telegram from Charleston West Virginia reports Felix Kempf, who killed his two children last Friday, faces probable lynching. A mob is active and the sheriff has fortified the jail. Citizens today buried the murdered children with funds raised locally.
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ATOR
Chanleston
W. Va
Felix Kempf
Gilmore Thomas Charged With Murder in Washington PA
Special telegram from Washington reports Gilmore Thomas jailed by Constable McCleary on the murder of Frank Howard. Thomas was captured in a town and this morning taken to Mela City for a preliminary hearing.
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Dispatch
Washington, Pa
Gilmore Thomas
McCleary
Monongahela City
Frank Howard
Mela City
Berkeley Springs man makes 2265 visits in two years
A Berkeley Springs resident has called on a local woman twice weekly for two years. The correspondent reports the man made 2265 visits and traveled about 30 000 miles during the period.
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Wheeling
Berkeley Springs
Morgan County
Hog cholera devastates Charlestown county hog herds
Special telegram from Charlestown West Virginia reports hog cholera raging across the county with over 900 hogs dead in this county alone. The outbreak affects surrounding areas as farmers fear further losses.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Pittsburg Consolidated Window Glass Company Formed
On October 31 W F McCook will apply for a charter for the Pittsburg Consolidated Window Glass Company. The pool combines window glass makers from the Western district and a few from the West to reduce office expenses, with members including Charles C Smith A C O Dravo D O Cunningham and Robert Cunningham.
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W. F. McCook
Enq
Pittsburg Consolidated Window Glass Company
Pool
Western Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association
Charles C. Smith
A. C O. Dravo
D. 0. Cunningham
Ore shipments surge on lakes to Cleveland and Pittsburg line
The year's iron ore shipments from the lakes to this city via the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad are the heaviest in U. S. history, expected to exceed last year's tonnage by about 125,000.
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Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Not from the Grave A Tale of Mistaken Identity and a Funeral
Philadelphia reports Patrick Geogan an almshouse engineer killed by a boiler explosion. A substitute, hired while Geogan was away, died in the blast and was buried as Geogan. Geogan reappeared, triggering a citywide scramble over estates valued at about 10 000 dollars and a complex settlement led by lawyer T. M. Daly.
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Will del
Philadelphia
Patrick Geogan
Delaware State
George
James Geogan
Ludlow Street
New Castle
Delaware
Wien
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Kelly
Patrick
Heald & Co
Wilmington
Fire Engulfs Cellar At Coz Grocery Corner Brewery
Reporter Patrick Berin reports a blaze in the cellar of Stephen Coz's grocery at Brewery street. firemen fought flames as smoke and heat hindered rescue attempts on the third floor where a family resided. Police officials attempted to reach two missing children but faced extreme conditions and withdrew.
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Patrick Berin
Second Avenue
Stephen Coz
Brewery Street
McKenna
McAlesse
O'Mara
A G Madison Brawls at Stucky's Drugstore
A G Madison, a colored barber, entered Stucky's drugstore late at night intoxicated and damaged a glass showcase valued at 20 dollars. Stucky intends to pursue action.
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Stucky
Stucky Willes Beeute Madina
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