Review of Sports and World Championship Talk In Brooklyn
A broad survey of baseball fans and professionals discusses the world series and the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. It notes Sullivan’s return to prominence and speculation on potential matches with Smith Mitchell and Jackson while touching on boxing color line issues and the evolving salary debates. It also covers Searle the Australian rower and local winter sports including curling and a proposed one mile race between McClelland and Priddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
John L
John
Larry
Toe Smith
Mitchell
America
Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Smith
San Francisco
California Athletic Club
Miedo J
Jackson
Queensberry
Smithie
Srey
Kilrain-Sullivan
Politico-Pragilist
Peter Jackson
Francisco
Aimaux
Africa
Sunn
Abeont
Peter Priddy
McClelland
Rumnors
Q. T. Runnors
Moyers
End of the 1889 Running Season and Track Betting
The author notes uneven times from top runners, doubts about sensational records, and widespread heavy betting in the East. He predicts strong races at Methylland for a Priddy meet and comments that most tracks have sacrificed profits to attract public patronage, risking foreshortened seasons.
Pittsburg Defeats McKeeport in Lopsided Baseball Game
Pittsburg Baseball Club routed McKeeport 19 to 7 as pitcher Patterson struggled and Jones might have changed the outcome for McKeeport. Deacon White praised Jones, while Petie Martin stole the show with three base hits. Crowd watched as Galvin and Miller discussed forming a Pittsburg nine for a future matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
McKeeesport Club
Patterson
Old Galvin
Beckley
McKeesport
Jones
Pittsboros
Deacon White
Burt
Petie’ Martin
Galvin
Martin
Kuehne
Dunlap
Miller
McKeeesport
McKeesport Beats Pittsburgh In Tight Game
A brief baseball recap noting key players Gibens Kuhere Galvin struck out, Patterson Jones and Galvin walked, with Berger Miller Malert handling passed balls. Wild pitches credited to Jones. Time of game one hour forty five minutes with umpire Zacharias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesports Oo
Pittsburgs
Gibens
Kuhere
Galvin
Patterson
Jones
Berger
Miller
Malert
Zacharias
Boston Notes on Kelly's Finish and Season Revenue
Boston dispatch reports Mike Kelly's celebrated dash at Pittsburg, a costly fall, and a huge season revenue for the New York club. It notes Colonel Taylor and Abie Dixwell receiving gold headed canes, plans for a testimonial in Kelly's honor, and future moves of Kelly Brouthers Hart and Madden with local travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mike Kelly
Pittsburg
Phil
Kelly
Bostons
Colonel Taylor
Globe
Boston Players
General Dixwell
Dixwell
America
New York
Esca
South End
Brouthers
Poratee
Big Dan
Wappinger Falls
Brouths
Jim Hart
Forma
Tom Brown
Hart
Chicago
Frisco
Young Madden
Maine
John Morrill
Boston Club
Cali- Charles J. Founy
Local gun clubs plan large winter shooting tournament
Local shooters discuss holding a major tournament early next year with substantial prizes to attract leading marksmen from across the country. A club member says the area is ready to host a multi day event and could draw champions to the city.
Cleveland Dodgers Triumph Over Cincinnati In Late Rally
Cleveland wins after a late surge as Cincinnati errors and hits cluster in final innings. Beatin Duryea on the mound and Beatin leads Cleveland with key outs.
Sporting Notes from the Recent Games
The Giants rallied yesterday while the Phillies defeated the Athletics in an exhibition game by a wide margin. Under the circumstances no decision is made on catch bets and hopes rise for a splendid Newes for ex-Manager Phillips next Thursday week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Phillies
Athletics
Phillips
Susdat
World champions rout Brooklyn in season opener at Brooklyns grounds
New York defeated Brooklyn 6 to 4 with Crane pitching a cyclonic game and Ewing backing him. Attendance 14 172 visible on a massive 500 by 300 foot field. Umpires Gaffney and Lynch praised for flawless decisions as New Yorks capitalized on errors and base running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklynn
Todlay
Brooklyns
Crane
Ewing
Richardson
Ward
Brooklyn
Gore
New Yorks
Wismer
Collins
Ontfield
Ason
Mesers
Gaffney
Lynch
Smith
Wisner
O’brien
Corkhill
Tom Burns
Pinkney
Caruthers
Bobby
Brooklyne
New York
Polo Grounds
Ed Crane
Brien
Mernan
Burns
Foutz
Pinckney
Mer
J S Rich’dson
Corulis
Dlo'kearne
Corknilll
Whitmer
Eack
O'Rourke
Whit- Tiree
Tiernan
Connor
O'Brien
Cincinnati In The League May Secure Washingtons Place
Cincinnati reports a possible move to add Washingtons name in the Reds lineup after Ted Sullivan secured Ted Nichols. The club pauses new signings until the League and Association meeting in New York. President Stern will travel east to attend the Fifth Avenue Baseball Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Cincinnaati
Ted Sullivan
West
Omaha
Ted Nichols
Cincinnati
League and Association
New York
Stern
Fifth Avenue
Eee Coe Ayn
Oman EU Ty
Tom Lat
Cincion
Reds to Play at Lundlow on Southern Railway Excursion Day
Report notes the Reds will play at Lundlow on a special excursion day. Trains run to the grounds via the Southern Railway, with excursion services noted for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentheins
Reds
Lundlow
Southern
Beaver Falls Versus New Brightons Narrowly Decided Baseball
Beavers and New Brightons tangled at Geneva Park with Gilliland’s 12 strikeouts and Farrow’s defensive plays shaping a tight game. Gilliland and Furrow led pitching for New Brightons while Kerr and Kuhn starred defensively for Beaver Falls. final score close as misplays late allowed New Brightons to rally briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverr Falls
Beaver Grays
New Brightons
Geneva Park
Gilliland
New Havens
Farrow
Greenville, Mich
Battery
Jobe
Caler
Grays
Pim
Kuhn
Shumaker
Molter
Kubn
McClain
Couch
Johnston
Feld
Beaver
Denhart
Robert Johnston
Kerr
Toy
John Farrow
Pry
New Brighton
Toy and
Lauman
Ester
N. Y
Quincy, Ill
Beavers
Laumans
Aare
R. Farrow
ball—Caler
Balle
J. Johnaten
Jubilee fool and Latonia races dominate London sports
English authorities deem Slavin second class after his loss to Goode. Latonia races conclude with E McClelland’s easy pacer win and a lively boxing match. Benson the Jubilee plunger spent £280,000 in two years, keeps about £100, faces winding fortunes and a ball at Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Benson
Slavin
Goode
Latonia
London
Benson
Trischler & Co
Scarborough
Bill Goode
Good
Blavin
Vinisa Science
Sulivan
Kilrain
Peter Jackson
Challen Slavin
Jom Smith
Arran I
Smith
Jackson
Pelican Club
Vin
Czarowitz
William Goater
Godfrey
Goater
Mesers
Weatherby
Local Teams Stage Benefit Game for Ex Manager Phillips
Friends and admirers arrange a benefit ball game for Horace B. Phillips late manager of the local club at Recreation Park The plan aims to support his health and finances with patronage from the community The lineup includes Blair Toole and others with some uncertainty about box positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace B. Phillips
Annee
Recreation Park
Blair
McShan- Biey
Toole
League Reserve List For 1890 Baseball Season
President Young releases the reserve list for 1890 with fourteen players retained by clubs including New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Boston and Indianapolis. The Chicago captain is not listed due to a separate contract. no Washington reserve is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Way
Washington
Young
National Baseball League
New York
Wm Frown
Conner
F. Crane
Wm. Rue
G. F. Gore
M. Welch
K. Tiernan
A. M. Ward
T. J. Keefe
P. J. Murphy
D. Ce
H. A. Day
DL. Richardson
M. J. Slatte
Warrington
A. Ferson
Haddock
G. W
Beech
Clark Oak My Sunctioner
F A. Irwin
W. F. Hoy
J. J. Carney
Bostos
J. G. Clarkson
Chasburn
Wm. Daley
C. Y W. Bennett
Chas
D. Brouthers
Psvinn
M. J. Kelly
B Pedohuston
H. Richardson
FY. Sinaeden
T. Brown
Archiladelphia
C. G. Rufinton
John Cleme
Pietter
Indianapolis
J. W. Grasenett
Denny
Et Bassett
FA. Hines
Andrews
Seery
A. ‘Kus
H. Getzeln
Ed Buckley
Avtar
F. Milt ¥. Galvin, F. Habuler, J. F. N. F. HB. Va J. Ko Carroll
D.dae Dunlap
H. F. Staley
J. Mant
J. P. Bee
Conway
J. Mewn
A. le White
William Sanders
Alex. Jones
James McCormick
Chicago
Aptain Eee Se
Iroquois Rifle Club Gold Medal Shoot Completes Second Year
The Iroquois Rifle Club of the Southside held its second annual gold medal shoot on Friday evening at range No. 17 Jane Street. Contestants fired 50 shots offhand with caliber rifles and all scored at least 70, with B Dietz Julia Zoller and others posting top marks. The medal will be presented by club president August Hofmeister at the club rooms tomorrow, followed by a banquet for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iroquois Rifle Club
Southside
Jane Street
Les B. Dietz
Julia Zoller
August Hofmeister
Joon Cracksman Races Highlight Mixed Placings
Joon Cracksman placed third in the third race while Freetom Firth led in the fourth. Civil e finished second as Ucypete timed well in the mile, and TM ee woes me recorded a 1:45 finish in the sixth race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joon Cracksman
Freetom Firth
Wood
Civil E
Salty Range Rivalry Ends In Bizarre Payout Threats
Gibson Moore of this city and John Hill of Clearfield fired rifles at 200 yards at the Salt Works yesterday for a reported prize of 100 dollars per mile. A contest odds claim follows with Monroe winning a possible 400. Hill scored points while Moore threatens to shoot anyone in the state for 500 a side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Moore
John Hill
Clearfield
Salt Works
Monroe
Hill
Moore
Doran Beats Frazer In Dramatic Local Glove Fight
Bart J. Doran defeated H. B. Frazer in a close boxing bout near Marepiis a few days ago. An accidental blow to Frazer’s jaw knocked him out, leaving both fighters marked by the lively sparring match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart J. Doran
H. 8. Frazer
Marepiis
Tease
Backers Meet Over See Degree at Local Office
Backers of Peter Priddy and E C Mc Clelland met at a local office to discuss the see degree. The fragment mentions Beth rugnata and November, but details are unclear and names appear garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Priddy
E. C. McClelland
Beth Rugnata
Bard i. Sea
Latonia Wind-Up Caps Fall Meeting Reflects Strong Attendance
Latonia Jockey Club concluded its fall meeting with clear skies and fast tracks. Monita Hardy won the Gibson House hotel handicap as crowds bet heavily, with several races producing tight finishes and notable advances from mid-pack runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credrsatr
Latonia
Walker
Cora Lecond
Selll Urse
Rohr
Aeen
Farion Tiphee
Lizzie
Kine Shar
Tommy
Dutchman
Buckler
Post Dutchman
Katrt
Duckies Orstand Kler
Batic
Streae
Zula
Lele 'B
Ret
Liene Bua Galtewey
Meckie
Furiones
Chester
Ruee
Rot
Nettabe Gestern
Gare Wance
Cincinnati Hotel
Wary
Woodcraft
Longalieht
Fariongs
Polemus
Doxey
Prince Fonso
ecCédrol
Doxtte
Bonaletta
Pantalette
Catalsto Marcha
Br Siena Am
Nero See Pantalette
Seth Broeck
The Association List. Players Reserved by Clubs
A detailed list released by President Wikoff shows players reserved under section IV of the National agreement for October 19. Names span clubs including Baltimore Columbus and river town squads with numerous individuals such as F. Lyon F. Tate J. A. Kearns Lovett H. Clark and J. J. Boyle among others. The compilation covers multiple teams with many players named for reserve status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikoff
American Association Athletic
H. D. Storey
0. Welch
H. Larkin
L. Bierbauer
W. A. Purcell
F. J. Fennelly
D. Lyons
W. Robinson
L. Cross
J. Brennan
A. Werhing
F. Seward
J. Sewaro
J. McMahon
Georges Oaewine
Baltimore
F. Lyon
Thomainn
M. J. Griffin
Y. F. Canalpebam
Ad. Eeez- Mack
Acceaie
J. A. Kearns
Yal. LaFling
G. J
Pinckney
Wie
George Teen
J. W. Holday
Columbus
L. Reilly
J. J. Boyle
W. W. Widn Ber
A. & Alawie
D. Orr
F. Greenwood
Ary Eastertar
Charles Marr
Rw Say
River
R. Hamilto
A Fonders
Joover
J. Ae Ohne
J. Jome
J. Pears
Egan
P. Cook
H. Vasu
P. Etret
Stratton
J. Ewing
Itdtaymona
Galligan
P. Tomner
D. Shannon
Weaver
L. R. Browing
M. H. McDermott
William
Belmont Signs Hamilton To Season Ride
New York October 18 August Balmont announces Anthony Hamilton, top jockey of 1889, will ride for him in 1800. Hamilton, under contract with Senator Hearst for 1889, earns a substantial salary and will ride for Belmont’s stables next year, with a rumored 210,000 figure. Belmont’s operation will include Jimmie Talek as trainer and a large stable with Pennsylvanian owners paying for horses and meals as they prepare at tracks near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke
August Balmont
Anthony Hamilton
Morris Park
New York Jockey Club
Hamilton
Senator Hearst
Snapper
G C
Mr. Belmont
Deman
Ohie
Aneisode
Elizabeth Track
Aga
Seena Hough
Jimmie Talek
Lumley Denies Champion Is Dead Broke Says He Has Cash
Arthur T. Lumley stated that the champion is not penniless and has several thousand dollars in hand after creditors were settled. The remarks followed sensational reports of a large payout tied to a gambling dispute and a $29,000 stake allegedly tied to a questionable financial arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumley
Johnston
New York
Arthur T. Lumley
Cuill
Ayera Lee
Glass Worker Henry Rozeman Dies by Own Action
Henry Rozeman a 45 year old glass worker at Cunningham's works died by self inflected gunshot wound at his Lebanon Street home in the Twenty seventh ward Friday night. He recently built the house and had told a friend the job was too difficult. He leaves a wife and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rozeman
Lebanon Street
Twenty-seventh Ward
Cunningham
W Ho
Nocanse
Sisi
A Bad Girl and Boy in Alderman Court
Mollie Baker a 15 year old colored girl is sued by guardian Mrs Melvina Pride for incorrigibility after alleged misbehavior with William Dickson and other acts. a warrant was issued. William Ross sues his son William Ross Jr also for incorrigibility as a 15 year old ungovernable and away from home. warrant declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Baker
Alderman Dougherty
Melvina Pride
Slow progress on Davis Island Dam lock work continues
Workmen repair gates at the Davis Island dam as pumps fail to draw, delaying completion. Townsend, McKoriall Fred and LN Hoot lie at the dam awaiting passage, with pumps unable to start and the project postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Island
Davis Island Dam
Ip Air
E Townsend
MeKoriall
Fred
New Steamers Ready as Wheel Replacements Advance
The steamer Venice receives a completed wheel to be installed at Monongahela wharf to save time. Captain Reno built the Katie Stockdale wheel similarly and plans rapid installation, impressing rivermen with the quick method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Reno
Monongahels
Katie Stockdale
Ee Tee
Whistles Replaced On Pike Road To Steam Caliope Tone
Freight traffic on the McKeesport to Newhaven line has risen quickly and now delays passenger service as whistles adopt a steam caliope sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembckey
McKeesport
Newhaven
Where's the Coal Boat Rise
River men note repeated frosts with no rain or freshet signals. An old tar trusted a weather regulator while boys along Water event watched patiently for signs of rising water.
Edgemark Sets 4 Year Old Trotting Record at Lexington
Edgemark powered to a 2:16 race time here, claiming the fastest 4 year old stallion mark as a large crowd watched on a fast track. The Lexington meet drew strong attendance and weather aided racing while next week’s running program is set to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgemark
Lexberox
Joaneebins
Man Hurt After Being Struck by Pilot Engine Near Freedom
A 54 year old man gathering coal on the Fort Wayne track near Freedom was struck on the head by a passing pilot engine. He was brought to the city at night and admitted to West Penn Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedom
Fort Wayne
St Caal
Rinbee
West Peon Hospital
Umbrella Mender Arrested on Larceny Charge in Allegheny
John Schullenberger, an umbrella repairman, was arrested in Allegheny yesterday on a larceny charge. Police found a bundle of umbrellas and canes, some believed stolen, as he was held until he explains a test on his comparatively new stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schullenberger
Allegheny
McClelland Wins Two-Turn Race at Exposition Park
About 20 spectators watched E. C. McCleland the pedestrian race against the pacer Donald RB over two and a half miles at Exposition Park. Conditions were good with no betting. Ted Johnson acted as referee. The pair started strong and McClelland led early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Park
Oon
Donald RB
E. C. McClelland
McClelland
Ted Johnson
eLioe Ensigns Ae
Professor Ford Reports Delinquent Tax Collections
Prof. Ford, collector of delinquent taxes, presented his monthly report to Controller Mor yesterday. Total collections reached $35,679 with $1,138.34 attributed to 1887, $7,863 for 1883, and $21,753.85 for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Morrow
Laying Seventeen Miles of Gas Pipe
The Versailles Gas Company of McKeesport plans to lay seventeen miles of wrought and cast iron pipe from 12 inches in diameter, running from McKeesport to Grapeville. The project will cost about $250,000 when completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles Gas Company
McKeesport
Grapeville
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