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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1889
Page
13
A review discusses the Dempsey vs Le Blanche Marine bout and its impact on boxing, noting Dempsey's weaknesses and Le Blanche's resilience. It compares prize ring rules and hints at a possible rematch while also previewing the OConnor vs Searle Thames race with OConnor favored on form and stamina.
The piece discusses Teemer Gaudaur racing plans with Hanlan and Teleran, noting Gaudaur’s readiness and Teemer’s potential to defeat Hanlan. It mentions McKeesport course, steamers for spectators, and rising interest in horse racing as context for the sporting scene.
Loywood reports a race fixed for August 11 at about 2 o'clock with Scullera O'Connor and Searle set to compete. Interest outside rowing circles is low but amateurs praise O'Connor’s technique and predict a popular victory if she wins.
Special telegram reports the Toronto club defeated the lab on the latter's grounds. The brief note notes the victory and location, with limited additional details due to damaged text.
The article covers a long doubleheader between the Chicago visitors and the home team with a 13 inning tie in the second game. Staley struggled while Sowders was removed for Galvin who allowed six runs in three innings after a pitching change. Anson and Dwyer are noted for key moments, with delays from twilight and a crowd of 3,500 enjoying five hours of play.
A fragmented game report shows Chicago with 1 first base on errors and 2 earned runs, while Pittsburgs tally 2 runs. Pitching by Tener and Galvin, wild pitches and bases on balls shaped a tense contest lasting about two hours under umpire Lynch.
Washington August 31 Young Day of Cape May, recently signed by the Philadelphia club, was wild in the first and fourth innings helping the visitors fall behind. Five bases on balls and a misplay by Hallman sparked a six run first inning, followed by further errors and hits in the third. Sanders relieved, but Fogarty finished for Washington as Haddock and Davis struck out.
Nearly 15,000 witnessed a Boston versus New York tilt that ended in a draw as darkness halted play. Attendance was about 14,500 with Crane retiring in the sixth and Welch finishing for New York. Umpires were MacQuaid and Powers.
The Cleveland team lost to Indianapolis by one run in a tightly contested game. Seery and Tebean contributed for Cleveland with solid at bats while Striker and Buckley added runs for Indianapolis. A later pennant standings table shows Chicago challenging for third as Boston, New York, Cleveland and Pittsburgh navigate the race.
Philadelphia sees McMahon blank Cincinnati for six innings as Reds pitchers struggle. Two runs cross in the eighth on hits by Carpenter Tebepu Nichol and a Robison miscue. Errors and walks shape the frame while Beers, Bierbauer, Purcell, and Beard contribute solid defense.
The Brooklyns beat the Kansas City team twice in one day to tie the Browns for first place. Hughes pitched well after rest, Burns made sharp catches for the visitors, and Saturday games were affected by Sunday rules. First game featured a late two base hit and notable fielding. second game ended with Brooklyns victorious and Kansas Citys errors piling up.
Columbus August 8 The game with St Louis today was a superb exhibition by the Columbus team Widmer perplexed the Browns and Stivetts was hit hard. Esterday and Marr formed a stellar double era McTamany and Coffee anchored the right field. Base hits Columbus 14 St Louis 4. Earned runs Columbus 3. Two base hits Neill Three base hits Marr Faterday Struck out Stivetts 6 Widmer 1.
Baltimore routs Louisville 12 to 2 as Kilroy holds the visitors to five hits. Tucker provides the batting highlight while Hecker, Griffin, and Kilroy spark the offense. Umpires were Horris and Goldsmith as Baltimore pushes on in the Association standings.
The New Oaklands defeated the Emma Stars at East Liberty Baseball Park in a well contested game yesterday. Anderson held the Stars to five hits and received strong support from Butler and Peoples in the infield. Oakland and Braddock Blues meet again Monday at Braddock as Anderson and Peoples draw offers from Johnstown, with Anderson likely to sign next week.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH Freeport Pa August 1 The Freeport nine outplayed the visitors throughout the game with Lavelle pitching well and Rosser producing a spectacular stop at short. Fans led the offense with a late burst while Osterma, Haas, and Dougherty contributed key hits in a 9 to 4 victory.
A Cincinnati Telegram dispatch notes Sunday baseball is dead in the city and efforts to play outdoors fail, with sentiment growing to obey the law. Observers question what Cincinnati will do next year as authorities push to enforce Sunday saloon and gambling restrictions across Ohio and Kentucky.
Toronto defeated Burgettstown today at Burgettstown by a score of 15 to 7. The Toronto lineup shows 13 base hits to Burgettstown’s 7, with Lane, Elder and Strock among the players contributing runs and outs recorded by the umpires Linn and ? as listed in the telegram summary.
Special telegram from Washington Pa reports the C B Mayers defeated the Maroons of Washington 4 earned runs for Mayers and 3 for the Maroons with strong pitching by Gibson and Smith. St Pauls beat A J Mauls 16 to 12. Carroll club players to meet at East End Park. Wellsburg G and Clay Citys set to clash for $50 in Steubenville Tuesday.
Beverly New Jersey August 31 Mrs J B Levis awakened to find a burly Negro on her stairs stealing plunder She grabbed the thief and held him until her husband arrived They wrestled him to the floor then sat on him until a neighbor helped take the man to the lockup
San Francisco reports August F. Collins and Thomas Courty, two police suspects, arrested for the stabbing death of Norwegian sailor Andreas Rangard last week. Authorities say robbery was the motive.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mansfield team result with a 7 to 8 score line dated February 2 1908. No names or locations clearly identified.
Hanlon said Sowders retired because his arm was out and he could not get the ball over the mound. The manager was reluctant to yield but Sowders pressed the issue and quit the game.
El Rio Rey wins the White Plains Handicap in 1 1 1, edging Rouperta and June Day with Winchell’s mount breaking clear late. Huperta and Lago contend as historic fast time notes mark the event. other races include Britannia and Tom Hood at five furlongs with notable finishes.
A special Police Gazette report describes a July 2 prize fight at Port Elizabeth between Jack Cooper of South Africa and Woolf Bendoff of England. It drew over 2,500 spectators, with 500 inside the enclosure, and paid tickets totaling a large purse of £4,500. Cooper won after 27 rounds in about 77 minutes.
Ray Prince, an eight year old gelding owned by P. Brale of New Prosport, collapsed and died after finishing a heat at Meadville driving park. Moore Floyd of Allegheny City held the lines as Prince, previously valued at 1,500 dollars, fell likely due to head disease.
Arrangements set for a four day event in Youngstown featuring a female bout with planned gloves and Queensberry rules. Contenders include Western Pensaylvanis and Eastern peace La Gara Bel among others. The match aims for a $150 purse with a finish in four weeks.
Davy Sheehan of this city and Martin of Brownsville are matched to run 135 yards at Brownsville for a prize of $0000. The report claims Martin is a ringer newly arrived from England.
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