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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1892
Page
11
Tebeau and his team decline to play off the game today as Brooklyn remains tied for third. Boston cannot win the second pennant while Pittsburg Cleveland Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore are noted with scores.
At Exposition Park a 4 4 tie ends a heated baseball duel between the local Sluggers and the Clevelanders. 2,100 fans watched Clark son and Terry spark the offense while umpire Gaffney drew boos for balls and strikes calls favoring Cleveland. The game featured dramatic eighth and ninth innings with runs by Tebeau Bierbauer Donovan and Smith, and a late Seattle-like finish as darkness threatened but play continued.
Chicago beat Cincinnati by one run in a tightly fought game marked by Reds fielding errors and solid Chicago hitting. Attendance was about 500 as the Reds offense kept pace but could not overcome the miscues in the field.
New York edged Baltimore with a 9 to 3 score as Burke and teammates contributed in a brisk early run. Keeler and Stovey led New York bats while McGraw and Stover turned a pair of double plays and O’Rourke plus Tie man added notable hits. Attendance reached 403 as the Orioles struggled to mount a comeback.
Louisvilles defeated by the Browns in a cleanly played game featuring Taylor, Brown and Brodie. Breitenstein pitched well but poorly supported. Stratton faced heavy hitting. Attendance 879. Box scores detail Merritt homered and Buckley, Caruthers, Jennings among the notable players.
Cleveland at Pittsburg, Boston at Brooklyn, Baltimore at New York schedule announced. Manager Tebeau and Catcher Zimmer visited the office stating a benefit game in Cleveland tomorrow for the players. they will not stay to play the tied game and will allow Pittsburgh to claim victory. Umpire Gaffney urged them to stay but they departed.
CILDs is a great second baseman. Donovan continues to put up a great game. The local club faces a decisive contest with Gaffney likely to decide the result. Spectators enjoy the crowd as the Cleveland players clash for bragging rights while Helena and Butte chase the Montana championship amid double title talk. Anson bets on Grover Jerald as Lou Harrison loses a headline wager.
Items from multiple towns report the Grand Lodge session of the Knights of Pythias, farm stock concerns in South Cambria, a man’s suicide after a speak easy arrest, a national Universalist youth convention, an assault and robbery in McKeesport, a rich coal vein discovery in Wilkes-Barre, a cattleman mortally wounded after boarding a train, an insurance license revocation in Steubenville, and WCTU officers elected with next meetings set for Lancaster.
At Morris Park on October 11 the program was cut to five races as Par venue withdrew. Adelbert won the opening race by a neck, Nero triumphed in race two, Kinglet took race three, Taral won race four, and Yemen prevailed in the final six furlongs. Lamplighter led the all ages stake but results show light attendance and unsettled betting throughout.
Tote prices for tomorrow’s Morris Park card listed by race with runners and odds. First race features Lamplighter 116 and Canquet among others. Second race includes Jeanetta 108 and Emin Bey 107, with multiple $10 payouts. Third race lists Lyceum 107 and Delmar 7 among many, while fourth race shows Girofle coat 110 and Chiswick irs 25. Fifth and sixth races include Montans Ne and Eph 87 with a range of other contenders and prices.
Oct 1 report from Prinapeivara records two divided trotting and pacing events at Philadelphia Driving Park. The 2:29 class split into first and second divisions with incomplete results. other divisions also listed incomplete. Standouts include Bea The Dude and Rose ro Ra, among numerous entries and times in the 2:20s to 2:24 range.
In Caicaco on Oct 11 opponents filed a Circuit Court bill to suppress Garfield Park track as a public nuisance. They allege unlicensed business, police surveillance, neighborhood property devaluation, and dissolute crowds with funds from the industrial class. A Master in Chancery role is expected.
The Newmarket second October meeting began with six races including the Champion stakes. Duke of Westminster's Orme, once Derby and Two Thousand Guineas favorite, won the Champion stakes after recovering from a mysterious illness, beating Mr Houldsworth's Orvieto.
Robert Bonner asserts in a letter to General Tracy that his $1000 prize remains available for any horse that can trot a mile in 2:05 on Grand Circuit tracks, provided the horse meets the old regulation standards and has raced under the new rules introduced in the last three months.
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association meet at Lexington draws about 5,000 spectators with nearly $6,000 paid to winners. Five races showcase faster times, a new nine eel dash, and dramatic moments including Sallie L falling dead after finishing a heat. Notables Arion Sunol Martha Wilkes and Glevel'n S compete amid renewed hopes for records.
Joe Goddard plans to claim the world boxing title and fight Peter Maher after Jim Corbett fails to pay a $1,000 forfeit within a month. He objects to the Coney Island Club’s $5,000 purse, demanding at least $31,000 with boxers receiving one sixth. If defences stall, a title transfer to a willing challenger is urged within eight months. Corbett’s reluctance to defend is noted.
Jeannette reports a 1-0 victory at Wilkinsburg Athletic Park last Saturday with John Benningham in goal and James Hayton at center. Backing by John Fyfe Thomas Guyden and others supported a pressing attack as Jeannette disputes Wilkinsburg’s late goal claim and invites responses from amateur teams.
Washington and Jefferson officials will allow football to continue only after all players pass medical exams. Captain Clark starts a training table for nutrition, and Manager Barnhart schedules an opening game at East End Gym grounds against Pittabur Central High School next Saturday afternoon.
The Crescent Athletic Club schedules football games at Eastern Park with fixtures against Orange and top colleges. October 15 Crescent vs University of Iva pine, October 22 Crescent vs Princeton, October Crescent vs ie oe ong Oval, November 3 Crescent vs New York. The piece mentions trainers, boxers, and riders connected to New York clubs and traveling to Frisco for events, with notes on penalties for improper horse post parades.
A series of fires across Mt. Holly Springs Washington Fredericksburg Frederick City Delmont and surrounding areas causes extensive damage. Buildings include John Trine H A Wolf holdings Thomas W Riley stevedore stables M C Plummer barn and J H Gambrill steam flouring mill. Reported losses run into thousands with multiple deaths and many horses burned.
Judge Tuley ordered freedom for F. D. Weber the bookmaker held during Garfield Park raids. Weber had been released on habeas corpus after police detentions and a $100 bond posted by James Woodman amid talk of bribery involving Donald. Fitzsimmons remains in New Orleans.
In Charleston, the First District Republican convention adjourned without nominations, leaving Brawley unopposed. Second District nominee Paris Simkins will retire, Talbert may secure a walkover, and only Enson, Sawyer, and Murray remain in the field. Money shortages and a statewide party wave against Republicans are cited as causes.
The Republican campaign opened in New Castle at Allen Opera House with packed seating and enthusiastic reception. General Hastings and Major A McDowell spoke, escorted by the Young Men's Republican Club and a brass band. Hastings is Lawrence county's Governor candidate. A mass meeting is planned at New Wilmington next Friday.
Prothonotary Melick records objections to nomination papers for Arthur G. Olmstead the Republican candidate supported by Potter county Democrats. He claims 165 signers omitted residences rendering the papers invalid. A hearing is set for Saturday afternoon. Representative John Donahue of Philadelphia also objects to John A. Robbins Independent Citizens party papers with a hearing on Friday.
John A. Crawford reports woodsmen foresee plenty of snow this winter and substantial lumber yield. Others note theater bookings and visitors in city, with Frank Reynolds arranging Dixey's engagement at the Duquesne and several notables lodging at local hotels.
The Ellwood Seamless Tube Works, led by president Henry W Hartman, reports a large gas well at Ellwood City expected to supply for years. September receipts reached 270 887 ST with 20 870 2 disbursements and a balance of 44 473 90 on October 1. Joserh Jay plans to open the John A Snee Democratic Club at South Fourteenth and Carson streets this evening with speeches by Joumpe Howley Attorney Duffy and Alderman King.
Axprew Sinsax jailed by Judge Succop for assaulting John Galinsky. James Livivestoss arrested on 2008 warrant by Mary Livingstone, wife, charging assault and battery. J A Jacoss sues J T Jones for assault and battery. All work at the Sinonon Kuben building on Smithfield. Frank Baker hearing for desertion by wife, fined $10 and costs.
Watchorn registered at the hotel yesterday and visits local factories where children are employed. He states the law is generally obeyed across the state and he has few complaints to make.
The Weather Bureau posts a city forecast for October showing daily temperatures and conditions. It outlines expected highs and lows, with brief notes on sun, rain, and wind for residents planning activities.
Louisville Oct 10 weather clear and pleasant. River falling one inch on falls, 3 feet 2 inches on the canal and 3 feet 7 inches below. The Grace Morris left canal docks today. The City of Carrollton has entered the mail line trade. Departures for Cincinnati City of Carrollton for Carrollton Kanawha for Evanville Falls City for Kentucky River.
The record notes river stages at Alleghresy Junction Hiver two feet and falling Clear and cool Wahken-Kiver four tenths feet Clear and warm Moncaxtons-Hiver four feet six inches stationary Clear Thermometer sixty two at four p.m. DuowssVitLe-Hiver died four inches stationary Clear Thermometer sixty seven at five seven Me.
The report notes Wheeling River at 1 foot 3 inches and falling, with cool cloudy conditions. A river at 5.3 feet in another area is also dropping, while the Memphis river holds 3 feet 5 inches and recedes. A White Eagle arrived from Cairo.
Cyclone left Morgantown Monday while river traffic reports show Towboats clearing rafts and several captains visiting cities like Wheeling and McKeesport. The Ben Connell and Scotia undergo overhaul, and vessels Edna Stella M and Ben Hur move in the Wheeling Parkersburg trade with crews changing and inspections ongoing.
The fragment lists ships and routes including Liverpool to New York service with vessels such as British Princess and anchors at New York, Bremerhaven, Philadelphia, and Fastnet, indicating a timetable snippet for transatlantic departures and arrivals.
An obituary style warning recounts New York City resident Mr. Wilton K. Palmer dying of pneumonia after mild early symptoms. The piece urges immediate action for pneumonia signs and promotes Daityr’s Pure Malt whiskey as a recommended preventive measure.
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