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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1889

Page

6

Pittsburgs Defeat Athletics in Lively Liberty Park Game

The Pittsburg Baseball Club crushed East End Athletics in Liberty Park amid borrowed players and erratic fielding. Gumbert struggled, Laver and Barr stood out for Pittsburg, while Fields hit a left field homer as Pittsburgs won despite late resistance.

East End Liberty Park Pittsburgs East Athletics Braddock McKeesport East Enders Hutchinson Blair McShannie Gumbert Gland Laver D. Barr Barr Solders Miller Dunlap Buckley

Great pitching lifts Cincinnati in tight Association game

Vinn pitched well for Cincinnati as Kansas City rallied to three extra-base hits late in the game. Swartzel held the line for Cincinnati while McPhee and Ay starred in the field. The final score and additional play details follow in the box with H m and other scorers.

Crucionxati Todby Kansas City Club Vinn Cincinnatis Swartzel McPhee

G Louis Browns Triumph Over Louisville Team

The G Louis Browns defeated Louisville today with strong batting and weak pitching by Louisville. Ewing's pitching faltered while Stiver and Robinson contributed errors that hurt Louisville's effort. Final score reported as 15 to 8.

Louisvillle Louisville Ewing G. Louis Bea Miuness Stiver Robinson Louiisvilles

The Brooklyes Rally Past Bent Barnies in Seventh

Bal Timman reports Baltimore squandered a lead as the opposition rallied in the seventh inning to steal the day’s game.

Brooklyes

Athletics Edge in Baldwin Classic Victory

Reilly opened with a home run as Columbus Athletic Club defeated Colum bus by a score indicating a late rally. Attendance 1200. Line scores show Bald win and McMahon pitching. errors and walks noted with two-base hits by Johnson and Orr. Game duration about one hour six minutes. umpire Ferguson recorded the official.

Baldwin Reilly Columbaa Johnson Orr Crooks Hicl McMahon Hardwin Mplre Pferguson

Ward Discusses Brotherhood Scheme and Association Promise

Ward the New York shortstop and American Brotherhood of Ball Players president was seen in Philadelphia. He declined to detail the proposed scheme but said American Association players would not be touched and other statements served self interest. He predicted New York would win the world series.

Philadelphia Ward New York American Brotherhood of Ball Players Continental Hotel Brotherhood American Association Arlie Latham W.L Latham W. L. Latham Arlie St. Louis

Dual New York Baseball Clubs Form In Albany

A stir rose in baseball circles as two New York clubs with the same name were incorporated in Albany within a week. Each cadre claims world championship status, and President Day of the New York club publicly addresses the competing entities and their leadership claims.

New York Albany Gothamires President Day York

Phillies Rally Ties Wheeling In Ninth Inning

Wheeling led early but Philadelphia staged a dramatical comeback in the ninth. Bases on balls, errors, a Westlake hit, White’s double, and George’s homer produced six runs to knot the score amid late excitement as both sides failed to reach a decision before Wheeling left for a train.

Syes Wheeling Phillies Ihors Mr. Anderson Balla Haliman Westlake White George Randers

Girards Defeated in Season Finale by Meadvillies 13 to 9

Meadville reports Girards fall in last game of the season 13 to 9. Campfield held them hitless while Meadvillies push 17 hits 6 earned runs. Home run by Maskre and key hits from Borland Moyer Heineman Base. Errors by Girards noted. Game details include time of hour and score breakdown.

Meadville Girards To & Ae Campfield Cvaxses Gira HS Smeadvilies Maskre Borland Moyer Heineman Meadvilles Meadvilien Gasraede Are Shiwaten

Gamen To Day. American Association doubleheader results

Brooklyn and Baltimore face off as the Balti more series opens. Columbus hosts the Athletics in a pair of matchups.

American Association Brooklyns Baltimore Athletics Columbus

Sports Notes from Greensburg and Pittsburgh Day

Fragmented notes mention MilurEe, White and Garrison set to play with the Keystones at Greensburg. Pittsburgh team travels to Waceling for a seven inning game and a crew tied to a university event is noted with unclear details.

Pittaburgs W. A Miluree White Garrison The Keystones Greensburg Tre Pitwburg Cleo Waceling University

New Fall Garment Line From Jos Horns Co Penn Ave

Last week brings a broad array of novelties in plain colored fabrics, jacquards and winter weights. Mourning wraps, mantle shapes, long raglons and shoulder capes in black, astrakhan, broadcloth and plush offer rich trimming. Prices range from 1000 to 4500, with emphasis on high quality at lower prices than competitors.

Jos. Hornr& Co Penn Avenue

Moore Card Newtire Camp Weds at East End Home

On Thursday evening October 10 at the bride’s father W W Card residence Penn avenue East End Miss Newtire Camp and Mr Daniel Agee Moore of this city were married Dr J P E Kumler of East Liberty Presbyterian Church officiated assisted by Rev D D Mather of Delaware Ohio

Bush Field Funeral Notice at 26 Fifth Avenue

At the residence of his father No 26 Fifth Avenue at 1240 P M October 1 Jeet sash So year Notice of funeral hereafter.

Fifth Avenue P. W

The Lucky Captain and Fast Pace at Morris Park Races

Morris Park October 10 The second race produced a dead heat between Cracksman and Kingston for a $1000 purse with crowd claiming bumps in the final stretch. Buddhist ridden by Jimmie McLaughlin nearly toppled, recovered, and won by a strong margin amid a tense day of racing including rapid pacing and multiple notable performances at Jerome Park Latonia and Washington.

Captain Brown Morris Park Kingston Craéksman Terre Haute Jerome Park Latonia Washington Cracksman Buddhist Jimmie McLaughlin McLaughlin Ieee Puzzie Ruperts Tone Crackeman Woodburn Crockawan Ran Wilfred Hee Rere Wile Tulle Blackburn Ancan Pearl Set Sinnels Ae Blackburn Pesri Ai Pend Holign Steph Andaiet Ggan Sluggard Han Bell Wood Castaway Ll Bronsomarte Castaway Brother Bap Cies Heyday Helmont Westchester Aeenee Cara L Swift Questients Otlon Bayata Holiday Pontico Coots Larchment Macbeth Sacra Berlin Dutch Boller Pall Mall & Penis Punster, Jr Ozonesh Taney Gunowad Maudimnaly Iy Caansa James Veronica Penthcote Vivid Clay Stockton Coronel Hant Schnerer li Arab Eoeee Newly Aoe Ae Ladteian Fateon Gipey Qu Himatoon Dumboyne S Rey Mk Elgin Maid of Urieans

Latonia Day Highlights Queen City Handicap Win

Cincinnati October 1 Latonia races produced fast times and strong crowds. Woodcraft won the Queen City handicap for horses aged three and up, leading a fast program that included multiple selling purse races and close finishes.

Washington Winners at National Jockey Club Races

Races at the National Jockey Club drew a fair crowd as a slow track and drifting dust challenged riders. Results include Sourire winning the six furlongs Dash with Prince Howard second and Maury T third, Wild Ch Battersby taking the one mile event, Little Ella winning the two year old division, and Seine defeating rivals in the Washington Cup steeplechase.

Wasureerox National Jockey Club Sour Prince Eomend Mery Y Gieaines Hob Fisher Mede Velarian Consolation Sourire Prince Howard Maury T Wild Ch Battersby Keyston Srn Moe Capital Littie _ Havarian Sam Doxey Little Ella Bavarian Kedar Khan Leander Howerson Glenface Repudiator Lorris Souvenir Solo Swim Stanle Ee Ant Seine Genuanes Bokehart Cock Scpoua Crackeman Ee Lya Steel van Madeline Lelee Hemett Dmenck Cornell

Trotting meet records fall at Trane Haute October day

A large audience witnessed six heats averaging 2:15 1 4 with Johnston clocking a 2:08 mile three quarters in 1:34. Scioto Iowa, Diamond, and Annie Dickinson figures spark intense pacing races. The day included match races, stakes, and postponements due to darkness with Edgewood and Fortuna among noted entrants.

Trane Haute Xpd Johnston Inms Seata Axtell Allerton Scioto Otaoe Billy Beverly Solong Diamond Apaber Devarsee Seeues Hal Poinser Packiocessencse Willard M Lige Tigza Fred Arthur Daisy C Gro Wilcox Annie Dickinson Lumps Xereto Girl Annie Sciote Ho— Selote Oone Annie Dickinton Tangent Darknness Fortuna Mattie Baroness Lucy Guelph Princeps Duroc

Glass Refuses Shooting Match With Captain McClure

A planned shooting match at Squirrel Hill between Charles Glass of New Castle and Captain Q A McClure was canceled after Glass objected to the Captain's birds, claiming tampering. McClure shot one bird to win the match and stakes of $100. his backers dispute the tampering claim. An exhibition contest followed, with Captain McClure and Charles Richardson each winning two straight against J P Andrews.

Charles Glass New Castle Q. A. McClure Squirrel Hill Teo Straight Mr. Andrews

Fairlawn trotter sale opens in Lixmretox with strong turnout

The Fairlawn trotting sale in Lixmretox Kentucky drew a large U S crowd as 85 horses sold for about ten thousand dollars. Prices featured horses such as Fine Women and Happy Medium and sales included buyers from Lexington Preston Dayton and Nashville among others.

Lixmretox Fairlawn United States Happy Medium W. G Hambletonian James E. Clay Bara Z Viaan Notwood J. K. Weed Almond Uta American Clay George F. Kielnman Aberdeen Mat Gardner Nashville Aberdee Tierene Ericewon Medi Ben Job 'i Boer

Jerome Park racing card reports and race outcomes

The Mahopac handicap highlights a packed Jerome Park program with several races noted. Raceland won the opening event with Lavinia Belle second and Lavina Belle third. subsequent results include Glendale, Vigilant, and Elgin placing in their respective divisions. Entries for tomorrow’s card list horses such as Carrie C and King Crab amid detailed weights and contenders.

Jerome Pank Ee Reitea Au da’ Ur Hima Mow Ngsmate Enon Milion Tenreceks Econd Lavina Belle Tine Atx Eee CCRT Celham I Sea Top Barteon Salisbury Freedom Antoorn Pontiac Caliente Wheeler T. Lady Palaiser Loulve Ee L Pontiac Setond Gregory Glendale Vigilant Broseels Elgin Valet Jerome Park Carrie C Ce Elmnstone Mr. Peat Peatents Shakespeare Ree Lady Mabel Gion Miss Annie Nomad Aera Rosemary Murray Index King Crab Salvator Connemara Aurania Benedictine Charley Dreax Theodosius Zephyrus Darling

Skaters Duel In East Liverpool Five Mile Race

James Delancey of East Liverpool and Eugene Hauke the champion skater of America are matched for a three mile race at Fifth Street rink East Liverpool. They are evenly matched and expected to produce one of the most exciting events here with stakes of $100 and the entire gate receipts.

Spectal Dispatch East Liverpoon James Delancey East Liverpool Eugene Hauke America Fifth Street

Crowds At Greensburg Fair See Record Attendance

In Greensburg Pennsylvania October 10 crowds packed the fairgrounds for afternoon races. The 2:4 trot winner was Louie William Fisher in Ali first with Mr Preamore s 4. B. Donalene placed second. There was controversy over a horse in the first quarter as judges faced criticism. About 10 000 tickets were sold at the fair.

Greenshubeg Louie William Fisher Ali Preamore B. Donalene Ana iv Scott

Primrose Triumphs at Newmarket Ozare Stakes

London October 10 Fourth day of the Newmarket second October meeting feature race Ozare Stakes for three-year-olds and up. Primrose led early and won by three lengths amid a tight finish with Mercy also prominent. Gold captured the Championstakes for Prince Soltykoff, while Antibes and Ayrshire trailed in the other noted events.

Cincinnati Latonia Woodcraft Devopla Passion HS Phillips Narker II Eisle Hoko Devonta Orn Renounce Dutenman Tit Walker Buckler Labiese Fred Katie Censor Menovace Katie Fred Wooley Bals Ounce Aunt Kate Iti Taka Estelle Prince Fonso Toaisade Major Tom Ballae Milton Ballyhoo Estelle Others Patisade Milton Rerot Bathshoe Ballyhoo Time Heron Sportsman Brandolette Catal Éto Retrieve Famine Wooderant Prontie K Kittie Glamor End Eases Co Wand Wtol Flyer Reident Ams Emery Martha Page Silver Lake Chantress Wig Catherine Bettle Maddy Garcia Ty Ee Pounds Holland Pie Gore Rosa Sonnybrook Mapei Meil Glen Peart Gulmore JI Zain Amos A Dolikens Nix Avondale Adriennz War Peak Liederkrantz Panteletig London Newmarket Assassin Primrose Mercy Prince Soltykoff Mr. Manton Duke of Portland Ayrshire

Yale College Visit Guides International Delegates

Delegates touring New England visit Yale College New Haven and Collinsville Meriden and New Haven for industrial and educational tours. They sample tools and goods from Collinsville Edge Tool and Meriden Britannia, receive souvenirs, and attend a Chamber of Commerce banquet where President Dwight and others welcome them.

International Congress New England Yale College Connecticut Dowell Chamber of Commerce Owelcome Knapp Yale Congressionales Estron Jno Dwight United States Calderon Columbia Springfield Mass

New Black Cloth Jackets On Sale At Exposition

Local ads announce new black cloth jackets in several finishes with embroidered fronts and satin linings. The display includes five grades and directoire Ispels plus novelties, with sale mentions at W P 622 Penn Avenue and other nearby outlets. Exposition nights feature Wagner programs and fashionable events.

Jos. Horne & Co Penn Avenue

Schwab Promoted to General Superintendent at Edgar Thomson

Charles M. Schwab is named General Superintendent of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works succeeding the late Captain W. R. Jones. Notices signed by H. C. Frick announce the promotion a surprise to many workers but welcome Schwab who has prior steel experience and had served as Assistant Superintendent at Homestead. Potter, Schwab’s former chief assistant, is promoted to lead Homestead works. Both moves reflect the firm’s policy of promoting qualified young men.

Charles M. Schwab Edgar Thomson Steel Works W. RB. Jones H. C. Frick Schwab Homestead Jones

Puddlers Dissatisfied Over Gas Shortage and Time Change

Puddlers at the mills express widespread dissatisfaction due to gas supply shortages and altered shift times. Some compare it to last year’s disruption, while others warn of potential action if the change becomes a yearly issue. A prominent organization figure suggests they may tolerate the change to avoid work stoppages, though opposition to periodic shifts exists.

Raid on Liberty Street houses nets multiple arrests

Police raided the row of houses 1147 to 1157 Liberty Street seizing Henry Bowman and four others. They arrested Bowman and two men and two women, charging illegal liquor selling and disorderly houses. Inspector McAleese warned occupants at 1157 1153 and 1133 to vacate within 24 hours. Bowman faced court after a magistrate hearing. Italian Dan at 1157 faced $2000 bail.

Union Depot McAleese Silvins Fitzgerald Moran Henry Bowman Liberty Street Bowman Adam Long Ne Sant Julius Kinfeld Anise Hugh Dan Jennie Huntsman Callie Lyons McKenna Daniel Salvincci

Pittsburg and Allegheny Auxiliary Elects Delegates

The Pittsburg and Allegheny auxiliary to the National Indian Association met on Stockton avenue with Mrs. Pressley presiding. Mrs. Henry Strickler and Mrs. David Craig were elected delegates to attend the National Convention. Officers named include Miss M. M. Pressley as President, Mrs. Howarth and Mrs. McRoberts as Vice Presidents, Miss E. Mahon as Secretary, Mrs. David Craig as Treasurer, and Miss M. Morrison as Corresponding Secretary.

Pittsburg and Allegheny National Indian Association Stockton Avenue Pressley Henry Strickler David Craig M. M. Pressley Howarth McRoberts E. Mahon M. Morrison

Small Boy-Pop Dialogue on Learning Words

A playful exchange shows a boy asking how to spell and the parent guiding him to the dictionary and cyclopedia. The dialogue touches on schooling and joking about New Jersey.

Pop Cyclopedia New Jersey Jersey

Tragedy at Oliver Bros mill crushes seven ton iron casualty

Young James Kerns, a resident of Sixteenth Street, was killed yesterday morning when seven tons of iron fell at Oliver Bros and Phillips mill on the Southside.

James Kerns Oliver Bros. & Phillips’ Mill Sixteenth Street

Carbon Iron to Erect Two 50000-Pound Furnaces

The Carbon Iron Company will construct two open hearth furnaces each rated at 50,000 pounds. The furnaces will be built on the Lash patent with the patentee supervising the erection.

Carbon Iron Company

Novel Night Races Light Fairfield County Fair Grounds

Fifteen thousand people attended the Fairfield county fair with crowds swelling to over twenty thousand for gaslight powered races. The grounds glowed with tall stand pipes and a giant fire and water display to illuminate the half mile track as W. J. Morgans trotter Guy Without aimed for a record. Millard F. Saunders, driver, predicted a stronger showing tomorrow night. The night events included a purse dash with starters Tommy Elite Hegier Ibana Breych Whalebone Vidette and others, producing a grand, world first night racing spectacle.

Lancaster Fairfield County W. J. Morgan Nettie H

The Brotherhood League plan pitched by Keefe

Pitcher Keefe of the New York Baseball Club visited Boston and as secretary of the Brotherhood of League players urged that players’ grievances justify the scheme. He called the plan a good one and predicted its success if implemented.

Keefe Distatch Boston New York Baseball Club Brotherhood of League Players Hoe

English cruiser saves Navasso survivors from brutal riot

Philadelphia dispatch details September insurrection on Navasso island where white officers of Navasso Phosphate Company were attacked by rioters. British steamship Dorian rescued survivors including C. D. Smith M. D. W. Boby H. A. Jones H. N. Vail John O'Rourke John Jacobson and three friendly colored workers. The group, aided by English sailors, endured brutal assaults before boarding the Doria and sailing to Kingston Jamaica then Baltimore.

Navacso Philadelphia Navasso Navasso Phosphate Company C. D. Smith M. D W. Boby H. A. Jones H. N. Vail John O'Rourke John Jacobson Sepenber Sheedrak Kingston Jamaica W. Roby HS. A. Jones Baltimore Lee St Doriaa Oscar Wheeteho Mr. Koby Mr. Jones Dr. Smith

General Blakely Receives Soldier Request for Pension Commissioner Slot

Soldiers urge General William Blakely to allow his name to be sent to the President for the vacancy created by Corporal Tanner's resignation. Blakely says the soldier should receive the utmost fair pay due, and expresses view that sentiment beyond that is improper.

Tanner William Blaakely Ald Corporal Tanner Blakely

Rogers Royal Nervine Tonic Promises New Life

Actress Helen Denvray endorses Rogers Royal Nervine Tonic as a cure for exhausted nerves and fatigue from overwork. It claims to restore strength and mental stamina with a price of $1 per bottle and commissions sold by druggists.

Helen Denvray Rogers Royal New York Helen Dauvhay

Prayer Book changes discussed at General Convention session

In New York the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church resumed at 10 o'clock with Rev. Dr. Morgan Détx presiding. Messages from the House of Bishops urged action by the House of Deputies on proposed changes to the Book of Common Prayer. A large meeting was held at the Academy of Music with Bishop Tut and Dr. Courtney among participants.

New York General Convention The Protestant Episcopal Church Morgan Détx Hatchins House of Bishops House of Deputies Book of Common Prayer Academy of Mustere Tuta Courtney Nove

Shipment of 200 Tons Steel Blooms From Junction Works

An important shipment of 200 tons of steel blooms was sent from Junction Iron and Steel Works at Mingo Junction to Auckland New Zealand. Forwarded by Evan Francis a noted steel roller, the move signals possible trade links with colonial markets and a shift in supplies to New Zealand interests.

Aeacae Auckland New Zealand Junction Iron and Steel Works Mingo Junction Evan Francis Apollo Iron and Steel Works Wonoao

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