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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1892
Page
14
In a high scoring day the New York Giants split a doubleheader with Louisville, while Cleveland and Chicago posted decisive wins. Stratton dazzled briefly, and attendance hovered around three thousand as pitchers yielded many runs and errors influenced the results across several matches.
Elmer Smith pitched superbly for the home club, allowing only two hits and no runs as Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore. Jake Stenzel debuted in left field with solid defense, while Cobb and Shandy led a steady offensive attack including a homer by Donavan and a three-hit game for Bierbauer as the Pirates rolled to an easy win.
Philadelphia defeats St Louis with Weyhing's effective pitching and Browns baserunning miscues. Attendance about 1,500 on a delightful day. Score 3 to 1. Notable batters and fielding errors cited, game duration about one hour four minutes. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 8 to 5 in the other quick national league matchup.
Baltimore faces Pittsburg while Boston visits Chicago and Brooklyn plays Cincinnati New York hosts Louisville Philadelphia meets St Louis and Washington travels to Cleveland in a busy league day schedule.
Mark Baldwin’s release was recalled by the local club and he will try his fortunes again with the home team. The crowd urged Baldwin’s retention and officials kept him. Pitching duties include Terry for the home side with Vickery or McMahon for the visitors. Connie Mack was summoned to Massachusetts for his wife’s health. Miler will catch and Stengel will play center. A promenade concert by the Great Western Band precedes the game.
St. Louis September clash over salary payments ends with Clif Carroll suspended by Club President Von der Ahe after a dispute over a $50 deduction from his salary. The row follows an August incident with the Brooklyns where Carroll’s misplay allowed O Brien to reach third base on an error. Carroll vows not to play again for the St. Louis club.
Special reports Canton dominates a rough field game led by George Carey who swung a long home run over center. Final scores show Canton ahead 3 to 1 with multiple players securing hits. early season Johnstown also mentioned as hosting and resuming league play after two weeks.
President Young of the League says only one protest exists regarding a second half championship game. Pittsburg seeks 9 to 0 forfeit after Washingtons left the field. Wagner’s stance on fines and further team changes for Washington Baseball Club follow. Duryea, Abbey, and Richardson among names mentioned in a broader reorganization plan.
A chaotic game recap notes DoxovVaAs's home run, multiple pitchers used by the Cincinnati club, and hints at upcoming matches. It mentions Our Boys lining up for September 1, Stenzel's roaming defense, Sutcliffe's rough play, and Mack's absence. Also references Sweeney's win, Homer hits, and Canton's dispute with East Liverpool umpire.
Horena M McCatt seeks divorce from James C McCail on cruelty. Blanche Gorman sues George Vetter for 5000 damages for slander. Joux Fixx confined to workhouse seeks release via writ of habeas corpus. Collision on Penn aventive line injures wagon top at Thirty third street. McKeesport church sues John A Shaw for 30000 damages over wall and crushed building. Executions issued against Peck Phillips Wallace and Johnston totaling 3569 52. Advisory Council meeting to discuss immigration with speakers Stone Eberhart Kerr Linnaert.
The piece warns that rheumatism can begin subtly and worsen if unchecked, potentially affecting the heart and life. It advocates using Ho s tetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive measure and claims relief for malaria liver complaints kidney inactivity dyspepsia constipation nervousness and related issues.
The Standard Manufacturing Company offers its present site in Allegheny Ninth Ward at public sale on Tuesday 6th inst at 9 o'clock on the premises River avenue Allegheny. Fronting 87 feet on River avenue and extending 245 feet to railroad tracks, including shop space and facilities suitable for tannery or factory use with railway access. For details contact Mr Torrance at the works or Mr Arrott 632 Wood Street. A Lescats & Bomn, Auctioneers, Fourth Avenue.
An item advertises a savings start for the World’s Fair and old age at 61 Fourth avenue with quick access to a bank account and promotions for school books. It mentions Davie & Co at Fifth avenue and Dr Wrrr’s Little Early Risers as products, with uncertain names and spelling.
In Sewickley the tennis tournament nears its close with doubles final between Coster and Edwards and Reed and Moorhead. Christy Osburn and Campbell Arbuthnot contend for second prize as crowds applaud brilliant rallies. Pier wins the consolation prize. Final scores: doubles final 8 6 7 5 6 1.
Races at Sheepshead Bay on Sept 3 featured fast times and large crowds though overall racing was routine. Several favorites won easily while the final event produced a tight finish with Taral on Prince Fortunatus prevailing by a head, reflecting a day of mostly predictable outcomes.
Police halted racing at Garfeld Park Chicago after arresting jockeys, starters, and officials including presiding judge and secretary. Jockeys bailed. further races halted by inspector orders.
Fragmented racing item lists horses and numbers. Readable names include Banquet 124 Lepanto 1, Demuth Ee te Bonar, Sokeramen ae Galas, Oscar Sl, Lord Dalmeny, Alcalde 06 with varied odds or placements. Details are garbled but indicate a multi horse racing card.
At Philadelphia the fall driving meeting closed with two races on the card. Linkwood Maid won the first heat in 2:25 class over Sisal while Nut Pine triumphed in three heats in the pacing class. In Saratoga, a cool clear day drew fair attendance as Salisbury led the first race at 2:25, with Wrestler second. other races followed with notable performances from Time and White Wings.
In Pancerstars West Virginia on September 1 Tilford took the three for all trot purse two hundred with Lemar and Marquette in that order. The 2:35 trot for three hundred saw a tight finish between McMillen and Bad Actor. Bad Actor led the first heat with McMillen second and the second heat reversed the order making McMillen the runner up while Peirwood placed second and Jimmie faded.
The Uniontown Sports men Association tournament continues with top shooters underperforming. Glesenkamp and local star George Titlow failed to win any firsts while Hoss and Vance lead morning blue rock events. Cooh ran wins the blue rock for the top gold medal after a shoot off with Todd and Coohran. Live bird contests yield Creelman and Fox with Frost strong in the ten bird final. Arrivals include Fox Mohler Glesonkamp Miller Alle bane and Frost from Browns Cy.
The report lists brigade tote figures for the First Second and Third Brigades with values around 1 07 to 1 13 and 1 183 respectively in a dated military accounting segment. Strong entities include First Brigade Second Brigade Third Brigade and numeric tallies.
A party of cyclists assembled at the East front of the Capitol to launch the Washington and Pittsburg relay. Lieutenant Libby and Private Howell, in Washington Military Cycle Company uniforms, prepared their bikes before General Albert Ordway, DC National Guard commander, started the riders at 2 pm. The riders headed down Capitol Hill toward Seventh Street, Florida Avenue, and up the hill toward Mitchell's Cross Roads, aiming to reach Polnot in 45 minutes.
Crescant Cycling Club hosts Derby Driving Park event where Arthur A Zimmerman shatters Mors mile record previously held by Taylor with 2 minutes 19.25 seconds after a series of fast quarter splits. He also posts a 1:07.25 half mile in the mile heat. Local sports bets surface on Sullivan against Corbett with $500 to $0 and other wagers on MecAuliffe, Myers, and the Diz battle.
The Decatur meeting saw Jack Prince of Omaha ride a quarter mile with a flying start in .304, surpassing the professional record. It notes the time would be two seconds faster on a track and that Prince rode a safety wheel geared to 72 inches. The item also mentions Priddy and Hesser posting a final deposit for a 20 yard race at Homewood Park for $250, with details of training and timing.
In Allentown and Ancoiman reports emerge of a grocery store burglary by Stevservitte burglars injuring Samuel Rook? and MoKerstort-A dog attack. a train kills Mrs. Margaret Riley and fatally harms Patrick Conway and Patrick Flynn while they sat on a track. William F. Heck’s reprieve delays his hanging set for Thursday.
Two women living on Thirty-ninth Street 8 B face libel charges over written allegations about Elizabeth Leieman. Hevoe is held for court on a charge of obtaining board at Merchants Hotel by pretense. Groton Leonarn, dairyman from Lower St Clairtown Township, fined 25 dollars plus costs for cruelty to his crippled daughter. Groves Hawitron of Black Diamond Steel Works heard by Alderman Warner on malicious mischief and unlawful firearm charges. He committed to jail for court.
Fifteen riflemen per brigade shot at 200, 600 and 600 yard ranges with twelve chosen from each brigade for tomorrow’s brigade trophy. Scores were fair and expected to improve, with updates to come via oscarn station and camp operator.
Eisner & Mendelson Co. of New York warns the public to beware of imitations of Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract, noting the signature on the bottle neck as proof of authenticity. Sole agents and importers advertise their Manhattan address at 6 Barclay street.
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