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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1891

Page

11

Buckenberger Eyed as Pittsburg Manager Amid McGunnigle Exit

A Cleveland era baseball page cites strong talk that A C Ruckenberger will take over the Pittsburg club next year as McGunnigle faces release. Buckenberger arrives in town and signals interest while directors weigh McGunnigle’s conduct and potential successors. Ed Swartwood may stay on as right fielder with Buckenberger and others evaluating players including Raymond and Hart.

McGunnigle Pittsburg A. C. Ruckenberger Tom Scandrett O'Neil Kerr Buckenberger Aes Mr. Kerr Mr. McGunnigle Ed Swartwood Rockenberger Sioux City Mr. Buckerberger Raymond Hart Chicago Association Vrurkenberger Poar Mr. Buckenberger Wheeling Columbus AD Gumbert Scuarzer Slosyon Texas Frep Prerist & Co

Mark Baldwin's Father Seeks Leral Ball Club Stock Buyout

The father of pitcher Mark Baldwin seeks to buy stock in the Leral Ball Club. He offered $2,500 for O Neil’s shares and requested an option for 15 days, but O Neil refused and considered the stock worth about 125 to 250 per share. Baldwin states he is buying on behalf of his son and will purchase from any stockholder.

Mark Baldwin O'Neil Neil Baldwin Mr. O'Neil Mr. Dwin Mr. Baldwin Dave

Beckley Signs Pittsburg Contract for 3500

Beckley agrees to play for Pittsburg next season under a 3500 salary deal. A 1000 dollar advance was also paid as part salary for this season. Miller and Shugart had signed with Pittsburg days earlier and Beckley followed after talks with Secretary Scandrett.

Chicago Miller Shugart Beckley Association Jake Pittsburg Scandrett

Beckley Agrees Pittsburg Exit Bet With O Neill

The article describes Jake Beckley threatening to sign with Boston if Pittsburg did not meet his terms. Ex-President O Neill bets $10 he would stay, winning after Beckley signed. The bet's twist involved a misleading insurance receipt mistaken for a cash payment.

Pittsburg Boston O'Neil Beckley Mr. O'Neil Jake J. Palmers

President White's plan eyed at league meeting

Ex president O Neil plans to push President White s championship scheme at the National League annual gathering next month. The plan divides the season into two 70 game segments awarding pennants to the leaders in each half and a final series for the league title if two pennants are won.

National League O'Neil White

Al Johnson in town discusses baseball, leadership changes

Al Johnson, prominent in early baseball, arrived in the city and commented that Pittsburg will suffer from J P O Neil’s resignation as club president. He noted interest in East Liverpool baseball and said his late deal affairs are resolving.

al Johnson P. L Pittsburg J. P. O'Neil Johnson East Liverpool

Lafayette Downed by University Eleven 15 to 6

In Philadelphia on October 28 the University of Pennsylvania defeated Lafayette College 15 to 6, aided by safeties by Edwards and Wilson and a first half touchdown by Church. Moyle scored for Lafayette and Edwards added the extra point after his safety.

Philadelphia Easton Old Pennsylvania Lafayette College University Camp Bronson Lehigh Martin Church Newto Prince Adams Lafayette Moyle Wilson Oliver Voight Marion White Thayer Etx Edwards Chirch Pennsylvania

Harvard Football Team Braces for Yale Game With Strong Home Scans

Harvard's football squad reports progress as key players Cumnock Corbett Mackie Emmons Shea and others prepare for the Yale contest on November 21. Mentions of lineup shifts injuries and expected backfield personnel highlight confidence in a competitive matchup at Cambridge.

Cameemce Mass Harvard Cumnock Cambridge Corbett Mackie Yale Develo Heffelfinger Shea Emmons Rantout Wlth New York Harring Mason Heard Newall Hallowell Cobb Lake Traffords

Princeton Routs Manhattan Athletic Club 80 to 0

Princeton University eleven dominates Manhattan Athletic Club 80 to 0 in Princeton. The visitors relied on individuals, while Princeton executed cohesive team play led by veteran lines and strong backfield.

Princeton Princeton University Manhattan Athletic Club Cash Janeway Seat Center Secrer Manhattan

Rutgers routs Columbia in snowed under football clash

In New Brunswick Rutgers overwhelmed Columbia 44 to 0 as a heavy snowfall blanketed the field. Rutgers dominated on both sides, scoring early and frequently to extinguish Columbia's offense.

New Broonswick N. J Columbia Rutgers

Amherst Kickers Defeat Stace's Y M C A Team 24 to 4

Stace's football squad from the Springfield YMCA training school loses to the Amherst kickers with a 24 to 4 score. The match took place on Oct. 28. The result highlights Amherst's strong defense and offensive plays.

Amunist Stace Springfield Amherst Kickers

Bowdoin Triumph Delivers Season High Victory

Bowdoin remains undefeated as the team defeats rivals with a 79 10? score to cap the season. The win marks a season high and showcases strong scoring from key players.

Brutal road-house bout ends with Bates victory

About 200 spectators watched Jack Bates of Youngstown win after a wild clash with Joe Daley of New York near Danbury Conn. The fighters fouled, bit and clawed through eight rounds, Daley twice escaping the ring before Bates clinched victory as the referee awarded Bates the win after Daley smashed the referee.

Jack Bates Youngstown Joe Daley New York Brooklyn Danbury Conn Youngstown, C Don McAuliffe Pugilist Con Daley Daly Bates

Opening day at Westside Park draws large crowd

Nashville reports a strong turnout for Westside Park opening. Races feature Princess Limo winning the first with Ethel Gray runner up. Hydy takes the mile and a sixteenth selling event. Everton and Boliver Buckner win later races as times range 1:07 to 1:14.

Nashville Westside Park Resu Princess Limo Ethel Gray Rival Ete Trowbridge Zeke Hardantes Hydy Somerset Rock T Moe Everton Boliver Buckner Farmer Reuben Payne Gayoso Forest

Jester Knocks Out Courtright in Nine-Round Bout

Louis Jester, Ohio lightweight champion, defeated H. Courtright by knockout in nine rounds at the Athletic Club rooms in Wilkes-Barre this afternoon.

Wilkesbarre Louis Jester Ohio H. Courtright Athletic Club

Prince of Wales Loses Cambridgeshire With Three Entries

In the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket the one mile and 240 yards stakes race crowned Comedy owned by W W Fulton as the winner. Breach, another three year old filly, placed second while Derelict, the Prince of Wales entry, finished third of 29 starters.

W. W. Fulton Comedy Lord Hastings Breach Prince of Wales Derelict

Horse Races Report From Washington Dispatch

Races summaries list winners and times for the first five races including Busteed Miss Williams Margherita Ocypete and St Luke with times from 1 10 to 2 52. Tomorrow entries show weights and horses for five races across distances from three quarters of a mile to six furlongs with numerous names and numbers.

Washington Busteed Bellevue Elin Miss Williams Queenston Village Maid Margherita George W Ekynn Ocypete Celia Abi St. Luke Hercules Repartee Lamplighter Madrid Alcinacolt Oe D'Or Mrs. Peck Socklill Wat- Charies Querneton Village Mala Charlies VOM Lady Ballard Stray Lass Senorita Prother Ginsmaker Larchmont Tattler Cerberus Kelly Ed McGinnis Morton King Thomas Somerset Do Do Jim Kinney Mark Gonolier Tarantella Iberix Balbriggan

Two unfinished pacing races linger in Independence program

Independence October report notes two incomplete races on today's card. In the 2:35 pace a field of 16 started six heats with Almont and Hambletonian each claiming two apiece and Best time 2 24 13 by Almont.

Independence Pritie Almont Hambletonian Carrie Beach Almont Ambletonian Jessie McCorckle Bonnie Wilkes Fe Russell B. S Mambrino Russell

Jockey Club Inquiry Tops Vienna Budapest Racing News

The Vienna and Budapesth Jockey Clubs investigate fraud allegations against several jockeys, with summons issued to some for magistrate questioning. The inquiry entangles long-time members of the Jockey Society as tensions rise in the racing community. Local report notes T. H. Smith, called the boss in the saddle, sending Billy Hamble to ride for a record set at a mile in 2 19 and Colonel For through the meeting.

Independence T. H. Smith Billy Hamile Smith Fast End Allegheny Allerton Zoe B Blue Bull Prince Smith Berlin Germany Edwards United States C. W. Williams Williams New York Baseball Club George Gore Baltimore van der Horst Baltimore Club Lew Whistler St. Louis New York Cluts Whistler Ted Sullivan McPhee Cincinnati California Athletic Club Peter Maher Joe McAuliffe Missions Maher McAuliffe Jake Kilratu Gazette Billy Madden Californian Athletic Club Madden Tony Sage Albert Club Dublin Jim Corbett Peter Jackson Corbett Police Gazette Office M. A. Cumine Acorn A. C J. E. Sullivan New Jersey A. C Charles White Clinton A. C William 3. Curtis New York A. C Spirit of the Times J. G. Tighe Varuna Boat Club Metropolitan Association Metropolitan Opera House H. E. Buermeyer New York Athletic Club

Three A's football trip to Cleveland amid injuries

Interest rises in the Three A's football team trip to Cleveland on Saturday. Key players Germer Proctor and Schwartz are out due to injury and other commitments, with Val entine likely to fill one halfback slot.

A’s Cleveland Germer Proctor Schwartz Germér Valentine

River News and Notes Louisville Steamship Movements

River updates from Louisville report clear weather and a slow fall in the water. Measurements show 10 inches on the falls, 2 feet 2 inches on the canal, and 4 feet 7 inches below. Departures include Madison, Bellaire, Evansville, and Carrie Hope.

Dispatch Louisville Madison Bellaire Evansville Carrie Hope

River Gauges Report Mixed Levels Across Stations

Reports from multiple river gauges show varied readings and conditions. Allegheny at Junction-Rilver sits 1 foot 9 inches and falling. Morgantown shows 4 feet 6 inches with clear, cool conditions. Owsville records 4 feet 9 inches and steady, clear. Cincinnati at 4 feet 7 inches and falling. Station data note low water marks at Arben. Observations include readings of 45, 42, and 5 degrees Fahrenheit at different sites.

Allegheny JuNction Morgantown Jechee S Ownsville Arben Cincinnati S. H. H. Clark New Keans A. L. Mason St. Louis

Fires Raze Multiple Businesses Across Several Cities

A series of damaging fires destroyed ice houses for Sullivan and Nunan in Buffalo, a new wireworks in New Castle, the Clifton Springs Distillery in Cumminsville, and the New England Card and Paper Company plant in Springfield. Losses ranged from about 500 to 50,000 dollars, with several properties partly insured. Additional blazes hit Booth and Flinn’s tar shed, a Chas Sutton residence, Hall Bros tin stamp works in Muncie, and the Garfield school area in East End, plus fires at Virden and Hamlin affecting hotels, livery stables, and other structures. Paragraph notes widespread destruction and insurance statuses.

Buffalo Sullivan & Nunan New Castle Cumminsville Cincinnati Clifton Springs Booth & Flinn Center Avenue Chas, Sutton Covington Street Springfield Mass New England Card and Paper Company I. L. Swan & Co Garfield Atlantic Avenue East End Muncie Ind Hall Bros Virden Man Ney England Ottawa Hamlin Kan Hallin Mayview

Police move on a string of local court cases

Mrs. Sanan J. Civastox filed an information against her husband John A. Clugston a Turtle Creek Justice of the Peace for desertion. Clugston was arrested and bonded for a hearing. A midget Jour Pr renson faced drunkenness charges and was released with a reprimand. Jay C. Bovis jailed for assault and battery and surety of prosecution. W M Strives jailed awaiting hearing on accusations of abusing a 15 year old girl Fanny Clark. J C Cramer arrested at home on disturbance complaint. Atsert Kirsene given ten days in work house for disorderly conduct. Jon J. Glenn jailed for assault and battery. Brevours Davis jailed for three days as a public nuisance.

Sanan J. Civastox Plum Township McMasters John A. Clugston Clugston Turtle Creek Jour Prrenson Hyndmann Central Station Terry Webster Avenue Jay C. Bovis Alderman Reilly Sheence Lucy Boyle W. M. Strives Fanny Clark George L. Rohner J. C. Cramer Pennsylvania Avenue Aileen Josephson

Fashionable jackets and cloth reefers in varied fabrics

A sales page lists Plain Chinchilla Cloth Reefers at 3.75 and 6.50 value levels. Astrachan Trimmed Chevron and Cheviot jackets priced from 6.50 to 17.00 with elaborated silk facings. Further offers include vested jackets at 14.00, fur trimmed options at 15.00 to 25.00, and Paris imported jackets up to 35.00 with minx collars and silk linings.

Paris Pittsburg Berlin

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