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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1891
Page
6
The report covers exciting Grand Circuit races with Gleason frustrating the Bats and King hit hard. Shugart fumbles, errors and late rallies keep fans on edge as Philadelphia battles Pittsburgh with spirited play and slipping leads.
Cleveland rallied for six runs aided by errors and base on balls as Brooklyn failed to hit when timely hits mattered. Players like Grim and Davis contributed defensively while pitchers and fielding miscues shaped the outcome.
Cincinnati defeated Boston with Koston contributing on the recruit list as Stater suffered a hard hit. The Reds led in runs and total bases, while the box score lists multiple players with varied lines amid a high scoring contest.
Fragmentary league record shows player names and scores with a schedule list including Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia at Philadelphia Hall Boe York at Cleveland. Readable items point to a historical league entry with team matchups and player stats amid garbled text.
Rain interrupted play as colleges like Boston Columbus and Philadelphia competed in a series labeled Association Games. Teams such as Mary Hatterica Reman and Mo right faced several errors while players like Milligan Lottis and Hobinson contributed, with Baltimore posting multiple scores.
To-Day's Association Schedule lists St. Louis at Philadelphia Columns at Bastar Louisville at Washington Milwaukee at Baltimore. The standings show Milwaukee 47 62 .431 with Cattimore 6 and AG Washingne 6-20 as part of the Athletics group and Columbus 24 42 ee Louis 72 42 /32/Milwaukee.
The East End Gris beat the Our Boys in a hard fought contest with Gray receiving strong hits. Attendance was good and scoring featured two-base hits by Our Boys and multiple runs by Gyms. Umpires were Jatz and Smink.
Shadyside beat Wilkinsburg 7 to 6 in a tightly contested match yesterday. Gariver pitched five innings and Ulam delivered timely hitting as Shadyside Academy players and Wilkinsburg club members combined to produce four runs in the ninth inning to seal the win. Artathnot starred at short, contributing superb defense.
The Sporting Editor reports the East End Gyms challenge Catontown Baseball Club to a two game series. The challenge comes from the Joux Bh. Bansour and the Chairman Baseball Committee.
Hal Pointer loses to Johnston Yolo Maid in a grand circuit free-for-all at Point Breeze Philadelphia. A mysterious loss of speed ends Pointer’s run, with Yolo Maid taking first money as bettors face overturned bets after heat four. Crowd sizes and track action noted amid unusual wagering reactions.
Entries and results from Sheepshead Bay racing on Sept. 2 include multiple races with winners such as Arab, Getikaan, Carroll, and Silver Fox. Notable entrants list Mareld, Madrid, Frontenac, Sir John, and other named horses and stables like Baldwin and McClellan. Race times and handicaps are provided for several events.
In Cmcaco on September 2 Kingston defeats his former foe Marion C in a special purse event before about fifteen thousand spectators. Kingston was the favorite at 3 to 1 with bets on him. In the day’s heats Aunt Cat Rink, Amhouse, Cider, Madden See Miss Sent and Somerset also posted notable results with various placements and times.
Specal dispatch from Astostows reports no charges will be filed against the fair ground managers over the poole incident. Investigators found individuals and stockholders along with directors responsible, but dropping the matter to avoid further trouble and expense.
Springfield dispatch reports fast bicycle riders breaking the American record in Hampden Park trials. W F Murphy of the New York Athletic Club rode a mile on a solid tire safety, tearing a 1.1% pace in the event, with rivals close behind as world records and strong times were noted in the evening session.
James Malarky and William Lehman met at the office last evening and each posted bets on a 10 yard dash at the Expoet race. The two local speedsters prepared for the upcoming Park event with hopes of quick times and a strong showing.
Brooklyna reports and scattered notes from area teams with Bridgeville and Uniontown postponements. Beaufort and Parrenaso race results, fines for objections, and various 100 yard sprints discussed. Shire Oaks contenders, Hilldale runners, and scorecard confusion involving Mayer and Shindle noted.
At Mt Gretna the Sixteenth wins first place with 21 points, while the Thirteenth drops to third. Private Miler of the Sixteenth scores 42 of 165, the highest yet. Morse of the Ninth suffers biliousness but returns to shoot 38. The range will be shot over again this morning, and the four best men earn a regimental prize tomorrow along with brigade teams selection.
A committee of the Pittsburg Synod investigates reports of ministers gathering at the Hotel Taylor room during the recent meeting. They reportedly collected sensational evidence of beer drinking and unbecoming conduct by several new members, including some recently arrived from Germany. The findings will be presented at next year’s synod gathering.
Sudden deaths reported in two notices. Mrs BorLINE widow of J C Owpland aged about sixty five and W G Priney of Webster Avenue and Watts Lane Thirteenth Ward both requested funeral notices to follow. Cincinnati Philadelphia and New Brunswick papers requested copies.
Secretary Foster allows six of seven discharged plate printers from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to join the chance roll in lieu of reinstatement. Captain Meredith claims victory for independent control, while the Knights of Labor and Powderly oppose the move and threaten political action. Jordan is unlikely to apply for reinstatement.
The China and Japan mail left Yokohama August 19 and reached New York City by 5 am, then headed to England on the City of New York. A Canadian Pacific train carried the Empress of India mail batch to Victoria and onward, finishing a record continental run to Brockville in 61 miles and 3 days, with Liverpool expected September 9 if timely.
In Braddock a schoolboy Chester Bees, year old, left a cart after dismissal and stepped onto the north bound streetcar track where he was struck and killed. Motorman Chris Forney surrendered to police and will await the Coroner's investigation. authorities deem the death accidental.
The Governor’s commission on locating a State Home for the Chronic Insane arrived in the city. They will study sites in Uniontown and Pittsburg areas, visiting Ligonier Valley by special train. Western Pennsylvania is favored for the home due to limited regional facilities and high patient load at Dixmont and Warren.
Harry T. Pratt, a colored youth, was appointed today to a three year scholarship at the Maryland Institute of Art and Design by Councilman Cummings of the Eleventh ward. The appointment, made under city contract, surprised Institute trustees as no colored recipient had been contemplated. The board's planned action was not known.
The Czarewitch of Russia will wed his cousin, Princess Marie of Greece, in a love match opposed by the Czar. Russian canon law bars consanguineous marriage, but approval from the Holy Synod and an issued ukase are expected to override the obstacle.
Railroad workers living in International Burpex Ontario and commuting to North Buffalo were halted at the boundary by a U S marshal who cites a clause requiring householders to reside in the United States and unmarried men to obtain U S citizenship papers to earn a living there.
The Delker family likely suffered fatal poisoning after eating cabbage slaw laced with Paris Green to deter worms. Parents improve but the fate of the children remains uncertain. The poison is believed to come from the cabbage treated with the chemical during growth.
In McKresront on September 2 special, three petitions seek repeal of the sidewalk obstruction ban. Most merchants oppose the repeal and will not sign. The largest petition has at most forty-eight signatures, suggesting the measure may fail.
Alder man Succop presided over a hearing on larceny cases arising from the elopement of Mrs Signor with George Little. Defendants George Little Daniel Harris John Burns and Frank Riley were discharged for want of sufficient evidence.
A Tuesday night series of fires causes extensive damage across multiple locations. Streete stables in Ayr Scotland burn, nine racehorses perish. East Tilton New Hampshire sustains about 10000 dollars in damage. Johnstown and Phillipsburg report dwelling losses, while a large hay field at Grand Forks North Dakota is destroyed by fire. The Willows California blaze destroys hotels and stores, totaling about 150000 dollars in losses.
The Weather Bureau officer in this city issues the latest forecast for today and nearby days, detailing temperature trends, humidity, wind shifts, and precipitation chances. The bulletin provides regional readings and guidance for residents and travelers.
Louisville reports business good and weather clear with the river falling. At 7 o clock the water stood 15 feet below the falls, 6 feet 2 inches on the falls, and 3 feet 4 inches in the canal. Dispatch lists Fleetwood Cincinnati, E G Hagan Evansville, and Sanawhe Carrollton as destinations or contacts.
The report lists river gauges with levels and trends including Allegheny Junction 2 feet 7 inches and falling, Ohio River at various points with readings around 4 feet 7 inches and falling, 0.7 feet and falling at another site, and rising levels at St Louis and Vicksburg. Clear, warm, and mild conditions noted with frequent mentions of delayed river traffic on the City of Providence and other vessels.
The Daria Island dam gauges four feet with a twelve inch rise. eight feet forecast by evening as river traffic slows. Captains Henderson and Robinson report heavy expected trade, while Reed of Reed & Manchester Docks remains critically injured after a fall. The Tom Dodsworth docks for overhaul and river business weighs against rail freight, with river shippers noting better times ahead.
Classified notice notes personals lost and found items and miscellaneous listings in a local newspaper section. The brief item signals small ads available for sale.
Report of injuries and fatalities from a day notes one death and several serious accidents. Names include Areer Chester Reece, 12, run over by an electric car in Braddock. Ford Patrick Ford, a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman, injured with head cut and foot crushed. Mrs Shay, elderly, broke leg near Cork's Run. A horse kick and a misstep also noted with local names and locations.
Typhoid fever sweeps Nozaunes with over 50 cases and several deaths. Reports say five to six new cases daily as contaminated water from Teal Lake, receiving drainage from homes, slaughterhouses and mines, spreads illness through the town.
An advertisement claims perfect contentment comes from good digestion and health. It promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara as a plant based stomach cure, with testimonials of relief from indigestion and nervous symptoms and offers free consultation from Dr. Greene at 35 West Fourteenth Street, New York.
The Cloak Department offers light weight capes in blue black fawn tan or gray at half price for three days only Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Also featuring light weight Newmarkets and Traveling Dusters at less than half price. Come early for best bargains.
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