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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1892
Page
11
In a closely contested game Anson's Colts edged the Cincinnati Reds by a slim margin. The matchup featured key performances from both teams with late plays deciding the outcome and sparking a heated finish.
A 9th inning rally gave the Slaggers a 6 to 3 victory over Cleveland at Exposition Park in front of about 1,400 fans. Umpire Gaffney's calls drew strong Cleveland protests, particularly McKean in the 6th and Bierbauer safe call in the 9th, sparking heated exchanges. Both Baldwin and Young pitched well, with key hits from Van Haltren Miller and McKean fueling the home side's late scoring burst.
Brooklyn tops Washington 8 to 5 with Kennedy stifling the Senators. Attendance 5. runs and hits listed with Burns and Griffin among those contributing. Chicago defeats Cincinnati 4 to 3 with Hutchison earning the win in the ninth. Attendance 80.
Earned runs favored Philadelphia as they beat Baltimore 7 to 5 in pleasant weather. Connor and Dewhanty led with two three-base hits, Shinde added two, while Dewhanty hit a home run and Keefe Allen Connor connected for doubles. Ward, Kelly, Cross, and Reels contributed runs and hits for the Phillies.
In Chicago on October 10 Burns filed a novel answer to a $2,500 claim by the Pittsburg Club for services as manager captain and third baseman. He says he acted with reasonable skill but questions his competence to perform the duties.
In a heated tableau of baseball feud and fan anger, Boston and Cleveland clash as managers weigh resignations and receipts. The article notes Baldwin’s home run spark, Pfeffer’s possible resignation, and ongoing league disputes over series structure amid financial figures and fan reactions.
General passenger agents meeting in Chicago and other cities reached a near unanimous decision to cut travel costs for trips originating beyond 100 miles from Chicago. The plan cuts round trip and one way fares by about 24 percent for first class limited tickets, with unlimited tickets remaining at tariff and stopovers allowed. Passengers may mix routes, with Chicago to other points and back on different roads. One way fares to Chicago will be half the round trip rate. Pittshore to Chicago will be $9.00 one way and $18 round trip. current unlimited is $14 and limited is $12.
Coroner McDowell investigates the death of Ackeler found in the Allegheny river Saturday. Two Allegheny men, Michael Flory and George Bolshus, told the coroner they knew him by a first name possibly Janes or Joseph and last saw him about two weeks ago. No marks on the body but his pack was missing and the case is flagged as peculiar.
At Morris Park on October 10 the so called legitimate racing season opened with 5,000 spectators. Only one favorite won as Banquet took the first, while plungers paid the price on Runyon at the Champagne Stakes where Annie F colt led from start to finish. Gascon won the last race in a tight finish, with Sirocco and Addie close behind.
The following pools and entries were posted for Morris Park races. The card lists first race details with horses and weights, second and third race lineups, and further odds and entries for subsequent events. Local bettors saw prices and combinations for Canvass, Michael, Tom Rogers, Lady Ary, Fidellio, Bord, Gweasfondhe, Lamplighter, and others among the contested six races.
A Pennsylvania bred colt from Phoenix Farm Phenixville Pa named Kremlin from the Allen farm Pittsfield Mass wins the Transylvania stake at Lexington in straight heats. William Fenn clocks 2:18 in the second heat to break the 2 year old race record by one second. Track records fall as the day features fast trots and large fields with Little Albert’s wheel incident noted.
The Independence four weeks meeting opened with strong turnout of trainers drivers and breeders at Rush Park. Entries promise competitive racing with 85 in the 2:30 trot and 15 martinh heats as Haddeen Pedaro and Equinox vie in early heats with strong times despite a west breeze.
The World sports editor received a deposit of 80 for coverage of a challenge by Seagan to race McClelland one mile for 2300. Seagan offered to run in either Ecence or here and pay expenses, with the deposit to be held for two weeks.
London reports Austin Gibbons fell ill enough to forfeit a middleweight match with Stanton Abbott for £500. Abbott waived weight issues, then offered part of the purse, but Gibbons refused. Peter Jackson declared his aim to fight Corbett and accepted the club’s $15,000 and 35,000 stakes. he sails from Liverpool on October 15.
The late W L Scotts Algerian stud tops an auction in New York with the 158 head lineup, including Raton d Or and progeny Tenny Dobera Banquet Tea Tray Gypsy Queen Cotillion. The sale also features the entire studs of William Astor and the Countess de Agreda, following notable Belmont and Scott horse sales in recent years.
The Chautauqua Lake Stock Farm will be sold on October 2 in Jamestown New York. Owners T. J. Vandertrift and Mr Odell cite lack of time to manage stock raising. Fifty three head will be sold all progeny of Lakewood Prince Bumps Sultan Chimes Simmons Hambletons Alcantara and other leading sires.
Pony Moore the father in law of Charles Mitchell appeared at Bow Street Police Court and offered to act as surety for the prize fighter in fifty pounds. The magistrate took no bond and ordered the warden of Holloway Jull to release the prisoner after papers were signed.
GODFREY begins training for his bout with Choyneki. CHARLES REED heads to Buenos Ayres for dowbites purethinae Ormonde. JOAN McCAPFEenry pays 1100 in fines to retain horses for upcoming races. English Leger entries include Marcus and A F Walcott. California Athletic Club weighs Johnny Griffin vs Van Heest or Hilly Murphy for 2500 purse. Peter S Kidd y in city. aims to beat Courtney in a two mile race. Pitsburger in fine form. Mayon Case of Racine starts Jay Eye Lee in a 6 con pacing stake at Columbia Tenn with Flying Jib, Hal Pointer and Mascot. Greggians and Buffalo Costello scheduled to fight at Woney Island Club. K E Ecker matches Mary Howard against Joe, a ten mile race at Sedalia Mo on Thursday after Doon Hext Prince forfeits if she does not win.
Chief Bigelow will visit Schenley Park to pick sites for the Columbus grove and the Italian monument. Councils earlier passed a resolution granting the united Italian societies permission to erect a Columbus monument in Schenley Park on the discovery anniversary, contingent on Bigelow’s approval before construction.
Superintendent of Police Muth of Allegheny received a telegram from Pete Morsbach of Cleveland saying Pete Morsbach of Manchester had died there. The directory shows no Manchester family by that name, prompting questions about disposition of the remains.
Reverend H C Beacon of Bellevue was struck while crossing Sandusky street at Parkway Allegheny by a Pleasant Valley electric car. He suffered a painful head injury and was treated at Allegheny General Hospital.
It led from the start and distanced rivals in the race for popularity. The tonic claims to eradicate indigestion and malarial complaints and to aid the liver kidneys nerves and joints. Physicians commend and the public trusts its wife. the press endorses its grand credentials and even greater success.
An old newspaper notice promotes Mellor & Horxez piano sales at 77 Fifth Avenue with bold claims of honesty and the world’s artistic standard. It also advertises a piano line and organ selection plus free circulars. A separate listing from KvuwakbD GRorrzixora offers grain and rag carpets at low prices.
The play portrays life in a Vermont village amid liquor crusades with a pastor, saloon keeper, and a repentant daughter. Strong acting, especially George Ober as the judge, scenic humor, and a moral clash between reformers and practical compassion drive the evening. The audience praised the performance despite a late start.
Joseph Murphy starred as Shaun Rue to strong audience approval at the Alvin. Belle Melville gave a forcible Ante Donavan while F De Vere portrayed General Cavanaugh with honesty. Ella Baker earned applause as the orphan boy Jim, with fresh scenery and solid company performances throughout.
Manager Wilt brings Armstrong's European Novelty and Specialty Co to the Grand Opera House for a Wednesday matinee. The company, noted vaudeville troupe, includes Napier and Margeelo, Sheridan and Forrest, Ewelie Peare, Onin and Orondorff, Lloyd sisters, John Sheehan, Hamilton and Glynn, and Frank Reto. Seats are on sale at the box office.
The crowd packed the Academy of Music for Gus Hill’s World of Novelties show. A lineup included Leonard and Flinn, SBageeson the human corkscrew, John and Harry Dillon, Harr, Bryant, Saville, Marion and Bell, Estelle Wellington, Van Leer and Barton, Harris and Walters, with Gus Hill performing a club act, and the one act comedy A School for Scandal closing the program.
The Harris Theater yesterday hosted one of its best shows this season as two large crowds attended. The Skid is a remarkably good farce with a large company including Ed Corissie and Dottie Pine the soubrette. Clever new features appear in the elevated railroad station scene.
A breezy Western drama The Ranch King impressed crowds with clever staging at the house yesterday. Performers Miss Louise Agnott and Joseph D delivered notable acting as audiences enjoyed the show.
In the museum scene Charles Engleprecht and Rigoletti demonstrated swordsmanship while Ciifion and the specialties of William Dockstader and Charles Osborn were noted. Eddie Edwards presented a farce titled McGinty and the Ghost featuring his great son.
The main attraction yesterday was a quartet of fortune telling gypsies in picturesque costumes, drawing curious ladies who sought peeks into the future along with the Whale Of Gas and Little Monday edutainment. Leslie and Phillips European Specialty Company headlined with the Austins, Wood and Beasley, and the MecAvoys’ sketch team, who received strong applause. Both matinee and evening shows were well attended.
High pressure center shifts eastward over North Carolina coast as barometer falls along Atlantic. Pressure shifts from central valleys to west toward the Pacific. A disturbance with energy appears northwest of Montana. Fair weather remains east of the Rocky Mountains with showers in the Rockies and North Pacific coast. Temperature steady in that coast region with 5 to 10 degree variation in Rocky Mountain districts.
River reports from Louisville Kentucky October 10 note cloudy weather and falling levels. Carrie Hope sails to Leavenworth. river gauges show varying heights across locations including 4 ft 6 in upper gauges and 2 ft 2 in at Allegheny Junction with clear weather. Dams at Little Kanawha expect rise. government pool emptied. traffic suspended as repairs proceed on wharf and river structures.
Weather and river reports note WHERLING River at 1 foot 4 inches and falling, Calees Sfeet at 6 inches, and rivers like Mexicas and Cine Ruiath listed with several feet readings all declining. The sky remains cool and cloudy with improving conditions across towns.
The report covers vessels active on the Ohio River with Joseph B. Williams testing machinery and the Frank Glimore departing pools with flats. Captain Cox’s Adam Jacoba arrives from Morysetown. James G. Blaine sails to Morgantown. James A. De AES campaigns for W. H. Bro Company. H. K. Bedford advances river work. Engineer Jones tests a pleasure yacht and surveys from Pittston to Athelmat with Lew Speer and Captain Wood aboard.
Robert Kelly is charged with false pretense by Frank Diettrick a butcher. Diettrick alleges Kelly obtained $22 worth of lumber from Lankemeyer and Sons claiming it was for him. Kelly posted bail for a hearing Thursday.
Johanna Gallacher and Harry Swearinger wed yesterday at Squire Room Allegheny after Swearinger fled to Liverpool but was captured by police and returned. The couple were happily united in marriage.
The Lincoln Republican Club of New Brighton has been organized with J. E Dickey serving as president. Members have adopted red white and blue umbrellas with a torch attached as a club emblem.
Printed guarantee proves our claim to quality as we present fall fabrics in diagonal cheviot suits and black blue cheviot overcoats. Single and double breasted options listed with prices $12 $15 and $18 for suits and $8 $10 and $12 for overcoats, backed by our stamped guarantee.
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