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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1889

Page

6

Pittsburg Beats East End Athletics In Burlesque Exhibition

The Pittsburg League delegation defeated the County League champions East End Athletics at Recreation Park in a poorly played exhibition. Pitching faltered for the amateurs with Dillon failing to cross the plate, while the professionals showed stronger hitting. Schoyer, Gumbert and Lauer were bright spots among the amateurs, and Hess stood out behind the bat as the game wore on.

Pittsburg East End Athletics Recreation Park Association Brotherhood East End Pitsburg Thatittle Dillon Oliver Dit- Jou Ieios Schoyer Gumbert Lauer Grein Hess Stenn Sealey Dortred

Brotherhood Plans New York Franchise Split

The Brotherhood considers starting a new club after declining to buy the New York franchise. Ward told President Day negotiations stalled as the New York players refused next season positions and formed a committee to seek grounds and finance. Ward hinted the current owners should exit while the Brotherhood looks to form a separate entity.

The Brotherhood New York the Herald Ward President Day Ta Patesencelog Ee Ee Aoe Bec Grou Seeenne Day Aid Thie Ogham Appleton Asey Johnson Ward

Beaver Falls Considers New Baseball Team

Beaver Falls officials move toward forming a baseball squad for next season. The team will draw players from the town’s best available material as plans advance.

Beaver Fas Joseph Moersnapers Ifr Apse Geneva Pari Beaver

To-Day's Local Game at Liberty Park Featured East End Athletcs

To-Day's local page lists a game at Liberty Park between the East End Athletics with Low- Secs ett on the mound for Lie former and Gumbert for the East Enders. Also in American Association play the Brooklynites visit Baltimore and other matchups include Athletics at Columbus and St Louis at Louisville.

Bneenong East End Liberty Park Lie Gumbert East Enders American Association Brooklyns Baltimore Athletics Columbus St. Louis Louisville Kansas Citys Cincinnati

Tigers Edge Hornung in Tight Baseball Contest

In a hard fought game Fisher’s team features outfielders O’Brien and Hornung with three-base hits. First base on balls goes to Kilroh and Seisetia, while Collins and Visne add hits. Foreman records six strikeouts and Carruthers secures the win as the game lasts two hours with Hengle the umpire.

Tog Cis Wwe Hornung A. O'Brien Hornsirey Smith Collins Nckney Visne Balle Kilroh Seisetia Carry B Foreman Carruthers Ee Foreman Hengle

Browns Beat Loulevilles In Six-Inning Duel

St Louis scores six runs in six innings to defeat Loulevilles 7 to 4. Milligan belts two homers driving in five as Chamberlain breaks a tie in the seventh. McDermott pitches well, Weaver and Duffes star in center, and Ryan holds the opposition on the bases.

LovuisviLue St. Louis Milligan Chamberlain Weaver Duffes McDermott Ryan A S Lousriss Fas McCarthy Siebennon Gonintesg Tyummnideess Robineon Weaver Am Igan Grenton Faller Wester Bowe Double Pews Beer Raymon Aaron Vaurhen Chames Chamber

Reds Triumph Over Cowboys in Easy Win

Cincinnati overwhelmed Kansas City 4 to 1 as Duryea and Sowders pitched for the Reds while Kane City failed to mount a comeback. Key hits included doubles by Alvord McPhee Halliday and Tebesu with stolen bases by Tebesu McPhee Halliday and Nicol.

Cowboys Cincinnati Reds Kansas City Cinecinnatis Kaneas Cincinnatis Alvord McPhee Halliday Mal- Homerane-Hallidas Tebesu Nicol Heard Swartzel Keenan Beara Helly Duryea Ty Mullane Sowders

Barbiers Bat and Beat Athletes in Columbus Tilt

Columbus Athletic faced a strong batting display led by Reilly who scored three times with two home runs and four hits. Attendance reached 1300 as Columbus won the game 6 to 3 with notable fielding and double plays by O'Connor and Marr.

Columbus Columbus Club Reilly

Meadville Defeats Girards In Tight Baseball Tilt

Meadville beat Girards 8 to 4 in a home game highlighted by Meadville pitching Campfield and strong batting. Girards managed only three hits off Campfield while Borland and Miller contributed for Meadville as Lyons pitched five innings.

Girards Am “Po Meradv Meadville Wto Campfield Meadvilles Borland Miller Rowhey Popire Lyons

Phillies Was Close Game With Wheeling in West Virginia

Wheeling West Virginia October 8 The game between the Philadelphia League club and the Wheeling team was tight through five innings before the visitors pushed four runs in the sixth inning and thereafter neither side scored.

Phillies Wheeling W. Va

Bissell and McCoy Seek Glove Fight Match

William Bissell and the backer of Jim McCoy met last evening to arrange a possible glove fight. Bissell hurt his hand and could not commit, though he indicated he would fight Corcoran if the match could be set.

Bissell William Bissell Jim McCoy McCoy Corcoran

McKeesport Driving Park seeks Western Pennsylvania circuit admission

The McKeesport Driving Park Association applied at a Western Pennsylvania Race Circuit meeting in Greensburg to join the circuit that includes Washington Beaver Greensburg and Uniontown. They plan to repair the park and track to be worthy of addition and also promote local carters getting ready again.

Beaver Fall Beaver Falls McCkeespont McKeesport Driving Park Association Western Pennsylvania Greensburg Washivors Beaver Ae —Reensburg Uniontown Exto

Plans to Lease First Class Rink for Winter Contests

They will hold a meeting in a few days to arrange leasing a first class rink. A suitable site is to be secured this winter overcoming prior drawbacks, with valuable goals and big contests anticipated.

J. W

Latona Jockey Club fall meeting concludes with five heats

Cincinnati reports a clear day at Latona Jockey Club for the fifth extra day. Racing featured maidens and selling purses with Emily placing second in the first race and multiple close finishes including Longbrook winning the third and Major Tom overtaking Dilemma in the fourth. In the fifth, Billy Pinkerton led early but Argenta passed to win. Sis O Lee and Chantress also placed in top positions across races.

Cincinnati Latona Jockey Club Vendana Nannie FP Emily Manent Spite Flyer Twilight Lottie Ore Leeootes Iadoma Semaphore Porties Sycarciés Beert Holts Holland Weeks Koko Pritchett Aeph Ee Anh Ignete Pags Mag Koko Br Plander Brook Post iMide Littroll Longbrook Littrell Plunder Me Trumps Tech Tom Hood Cameo Itsjor Tom. Rosalis Major One Tech Queen of Trumps Tom T Dilemms Burch Queen of My McCan One Sees Tom Thit Billy Pinkerton Liederkranz Sis Himyar Pullman May Blossom Amos A Billy Pinkwae Billy Oe Argenta Tis Carter Meadow Brook Chantress Evalina Prince Albert II Sis O'Lee Amelia Camilla Lady Sis O' Lee Hopeful Amelis Tod B Freed Tatonia Apry Ely Aunt Hato Jada Estelle Io Prince Bond Kate Malone Argenta Ee Monita Hardy Leontine Frenzy Eo Boone Wilso

Ivy City Jockey Club Races Resume Under Warm Weather

Ivy City National Jockey Club programs resumed amid clear skies and warm temps with a larger crowd than Monday. Race results list Persuader, Dalesman, Sen Epleure in the top spots. Urifiamme wins the annual handicap ahead of Iceberg. Bavarian, Prince Howard, Faustina among strong two year olds. tomorrow’s entries include Glenrace and Souvenir among others.

Wasunberon National Jockey Club Ivy City Knights Templar Persuader Dalesman Sen Epleure Howerson Smithmneter Kisepar Mineral Hothwell Bob Swim Sar Risemann Tom Kearns Fiddiehead Rete Wie Cherry Urifiaime Ice Urifiamme Iceberg Meriden Ece Deviate Beck Tintisek Rues of Tive Rcan Bavarian Prince Howard Faustccina Hemet Ratle C. Y Pacertes Faustina Ivy Ponds Glenrace Ponnas Souriere Y Fisher Yvalarian Price Secon Dave S Boveri Sam Doxey Botheration Simsville Cock O' the Walk Gracksanan Apollo

Society War There Show Up at Jerome Park Races

Society crowds gather at Jerome Park for a day of racing as a tally-ho coach debuts on the lawn in front of the clubhouse. Jockey Day lies in precarious condition at Manhattan Hospital after an earlier injury, with notable wins aboard Chaos and Mile races discussed amid mixed results and listed entries for upcoming events. A trotting dog from Kansas City, Dock, touted as world champion, impresses in trials under Willie Ketcham, fueling local excitement.

Raace Trace Jerome Park Jockey Day Manhattan France Ireland Day Mr. Scott Garrison Bravo Vacation Brave Ring Goon Iristan Diablo Eolian Deception Newberg Bralt Jerome Ne el Morro Ballon Petids Evlis Geronimo Ziaamate Ntler Sig Jase Furic Mr. Pelham Iago Ninth Ave Crater Salisbury Jenteine Freedom Wheeler T Autocrat Lady Pulsifer Rawest Louise If Yen Roderick Glendale Jim Kansas Kansas City Dock Willie Ketcham Exposition Track

Teutonic Beats City of New York in Westward Ocean Race

The Teutonic wins the long ocean race ending in New York’s harbor, finishing 45 minutes ahead of the City of New York and 2 hours 12 minutes behind the previous best time by the City of New York. Teutonic led from Roche’s Point to Sandy Hook despite head winds and a gale, with 18.5 knots average speed after screw improvements. Passengers included 443 cabin and 701 steerage. two second cabin travelers died at sea.

New York City of Queenstown Inman Teutonic Rome Sandy Hook Parsell Michael Ahearn Brooklyn BR. Molyneauz Baron &Paun Kendal Vi Oles Washington Gedney

Juror Offers Bribes in Ontario Canning Case

In Buffalo on October 9, Addison Rice a farmer from Elma on a juror in the Ontario Canning Co versus William Burgess case sent a note to manager Carpenter offering to act as foreman of the land jury if called upon Rice was removed from the panel by Judge Corlette and ordered to appear again this afternoon as the matter proceeds.

Buffalo Supreme Court Addison Rice Elma Ontario Canning Co William Burgess Carpenter Corlettte Rice

Disorderly-house case pits Mrs Jennie Robinson against accusers

Mrs Jennie Robinson, jailed by Alderman Burns pending a hearing, faces a disorderly-house charge. Annie Evans accuses the proprietress of detaining two granddaughters, a nine year old and a twenty year old who resists leaving claiming liberty. Robinson denies the accusations.

Jennie Robinson Alderman Burns Robinson Annie Evans

Old-Time Fight Ends With Harris Knocking Buckley Out

Henry Harris of the city defeated Jack Buckley of Passaic in a London rules bout held near Buckley’s home. Harris dominated, scoring a knockdown in round four and finishing Buckley in the twelfth round. Buckley’s face and body were badly swollen. Harris sustained only minor injuries.

Breslin McCarthy London Jack Buckley Passaic N. J Henry Harris Rorsgd Harris Buckley Althou Buckley Harria

Races at Morris Park with Kingston dominant despite betting limits

At Morris Park on October 9 the program featured parse events with liberal owner entries. Kingston led in Jerome Park and Morris Park entries, winning here with little bookmaker opposition. Multiple races listed with contenders and times, including Maid of Orleans and Zephyrus in maid events, and Pelham Park stakes noted for future races.

Morris Park Kingston Jerome Park Frejois Secon Blue Rock Gienmonsd Rupe Goous Raynda Kiraris Victrix Gene Gene Ee Sed Lari Beka Py Raed Arene X Furlon Lastnee It 'Ayaa Gneie Bob Or Daly Miss Belle Insacitus Jone Pay ‘mBadena Emeti Ai Anee Unele Mealer Daly Fility Ana Gorgo Dunboyne Msn Maid of Orleans Zephyrus Vivid New York Dean Vivid

Wilhelm wins ten mile bicycle race at Baltimore park

W I Wilhelm of Reading wins the ten mile $100 diamond medal event at Baltimore Cycle Club races held near Lake Druid Hill Park. W D Banker of New York retires after pedal break. Walter Ash of Baltimore finishes second as the field breaks away.

Baltimore Baltimore Cycle Club Druid Hit Park W. I. Wilhelm Reading W. D. Banker New York Victor Emerson Walter Ash Wilhelm Banker Dre Ash Ihelm

Pitchforking Boy Incident Shocks Webster Avenue

Eight year old James McClean was pulled onto a wagon on Webster Avenue in Allegheny and refused to dismount. The driver, wrathful, jabbed the boy with a pitchfork and sped away leaving him in the street. A man named Brown found and dressed the wound. police were alerted.

James McClean Webster Avenue Allegheny McClean Brown

Jealous Rivalry Ends in Double Tragedy in Piqua

In Piqua Ohio this October Henry Huffman and Lawrence Huler both 40s exchanged words over a widow named Lerser. Huffman shot Huler twice then killed himself. Huler survived with injuries and may recover.

Huler

That Aldermanic Imbroglio Reveals Hartman Bird Letters

Public correspondence shows Alderman Hartman and Attorney Bird discussing a Weir iris case. Bird suggests the case grows serious while Hartman denies being swayed by threats or peddler interference.

Alderman B Hartman Attorney Bird Mr. Bird Alderman Hartman

Czar Embarks for Germany on Midnight Journey

The Czar began his voyage to Germany at midnight, accompanied by the Czarina and the entire royal family, departing from Fredensborg to Corry AGEN.

Corry Agen Germany Fredensborg

Pennsylvanian Ex-Senator Dies Abroad

Cablegrams report the death of ex Senator John C of Ridgeway Elk County Pennsylvania on Monday in London. The news reaches Philadelphia confirming the loss of the longtime public figure while he was abroad.

Philadelphia John C Ridgeway Elk County

Delegates Tour New England Factories on Congress Visit

Delegates from the International Congress visited Worcester Willimantic South Manchester and Hartford Massachusetts and Connecticut. They toured mills including Willimantic Spool Cotton Cheney Silk Mills Colt Armory Works and other factories observing production from raw cotton to finished goods. Banquet remarks by Samuel L. Clemens highlighted the event with humor as delegates saw armory machinery silk mills and bicycle frame production.

Massachusetts Connecticut Haxtrorp Conn Worcester Mass Winslo Rockwood Hoar South America Australia New England Willimantic Willimantic Spool Cotton Company SS Sree Bulkeiy United States Hawley South Manchester Cheney Aragon Costa Rica Hartford England Cain Mtg Oe

Tragic Epileptic Death Of Young Waitress

Miss Mary Hawkins a 17 year old waitress at the Bank Exchange restaurant No 90 Third avenue died suddenly last evening at 5 from an epileptic fit. She had worked about five months and recently suffered a prior accident causing a ruptured blood vessel. She collapsed in the dining area and died within twenty minutes despite Dr Langfict’s aid.

Mary Hawkins Bank Exchange Third Avenue Richard Brown Pennsylvania Avenue Allegheny Langfict

Alderman Tatem Charges Include Theft of Iron

Michael Fisher held on $500 bail after alleged theft of several hundred pounds of Fort Wayne Railroad iron. He was seen with iron in a wagon near Superior station and promptly arrested by officers.

Alderman Tatem Michael Fisher Michael Fort Wayne Superior Station

Young Boy Struck by Wagon On Third Street

Ten year old John McAdams was run over by a Dempsey wagon on Third Street. doctors reported the boy’s legs were not crushed and he is under medical care.

John McAdams Dempsey Cameron

Oliver fire horse cart chase ends with capture

During the Oliver fire on Monday the horses attached to hose cart No. 10 dragged a street after them. A 60 yard chase followed before responders caught the runaways and stopped the incident.

Oliver Red? Browse Spengenes Comandes

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