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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1892
Page
11
In a day of shifts the Bridegrooms seize second place while Anson drops one rung. Pittsburg gains ground as competitors adjust standings and the chase tightens for the top spot.
A costly seventh inning miscue spree by Smith and Kelly leads to a Brooklyn win at Eastern Park. Kennedy bested Smith on the mound as Pittsburgh commits four double plays and drops the contest 7 to 6 in a slugging, error filled affair.
Battmorts Sept 9 The Orioles trailed St Louis by five runs in the third and fourth innings but rallied with a few timely hits and errors by St Louis to tie the score. The game was halted at the end of the ninth due to darkness with pleasant weather and an attendance of 515.
Fragmentary report from a Chicago game lists players Thompeon Alten Ryan and Glements with a passed ball and chase hits. Mentions Louk Steps Seen Melby Hawt Atchison and a single recorded score but lacks clear context or outcome.
New York beat Cincinnati as the Giants concentrated their hits in the fourth. Key players included Bourke McPhee and Tiernan with notable at bats and Wood contributing solidly on the mound and at the plate.
In Bostos, Cleveland won over the champions with superior all around work. Attendance was 1,923. The game featured several two base hits and stolen bases, with Burk, McAleer, Nash and Chilin contributing offensively. Umpire Gatteney officiated as Pittsburgh played Brooklyn, Cleveland faced Boston, and other matchups lined up across the league.
In Wilkinsburg the Tarentums lost both ends of a twinbill to Wilkinsburg as Wallace pitched brilliantly and drove in runs. Tarentum’s Wilson sprained an ankle and was replaced by Haller. Scores featured several standout hits with Kennedy and Jordan among leaders. The A A A will meet Sewickley this afternoon at Athletic Park, Wilkinsburg.
Wilkes Barre handily defeated Franklin at home as the State League champions showcased strong pitching and fielding. Notable notes praise Buck Ewing’s bench form and Patrick Donovan’s stellar play while listing multiple players across teams and cities with brief performance remarks.
The Sea Gire shooting day yields satisfaction as Ponseyiver Gire ie wins. Hilton trophy scores 80, interstate match 89. Earlier years show wins and losses. today Pennsylvania leads interstate competition by 1051 points.
McKeestort fight near Duquesne yesterday morning featured Jack Burke of this city and Edward Gibbons of New Jersey. The bare knuckle contest lasted 13 rounds with Burke winning by a nose for a purse of .250. The event drew 300 spectators from Pietaburg and the city, with the ring set in Bull Run hollow.
Jimmy Carroll posted 1000 dollars for Johnnie Griffin to fight George Dixon, with a 10000 dollar pot and top purse under the Dixon Skelly terms, signaling another championship bout.
A collection of boxing notes from Latrobe to Boston and Dublin covers Dixon as a world champion claim, Sullivan vs Corbett interest, bets and bookmakers in Gotham, and training updates for Dartmouth. Mention of Eddie Patterson and other contenders frames a lively boxing rumor mill with regional notes and predictions.
Freerort reports a grand jury vote in favor of a free bridge across the Allegheny river. In Conway yard yesterday Max Misbaugh fell from a freight car, was run over and killed. Other notes cover hangings in Cotomare, poisoning death near Edenboro, a fatal wagon accident in Hestixorox, and local industrial and rail plans.
Local notes list numerous visitors and hotel stays in Pittsburg and surrounding cities. Names include H. Schoyer, Ed Wilson, J. W. Greenland, James McKay family, P. C. Boyle, M. A. Harris, Ralph Bagley, Joan L. Gaus, A. C. Overholt, C. W. Fraizheim, E. B. Nettleton, J. H. Albright, Tyrone’s Warren Beck, I. E. McKinny, K. Waters, J. H. Albright, and many others lodging at Seventh Avenue, St James, Exposition, Schlosser, and Imperial hotels. The item also notes Pittsburgers registered at New York hotels on Sept 9.
The John Aull Democratic Club plans a uniform parade tonight for its first such event. The Suburban Electric Road on the Southside will be operating in eight days after dynamos and machinery were tested yesterday. The Allegheny Public Works committee agreed to build a crib at the water works influent pipe and a reservoir at Green Tree Hill. Ten Thirty-second ward residents complain about water supply. Thomas Grundy leads a committee to push Monongahela Water Co. to improve supply or risk charter revocation. Maritmy Boners and James Baree Jr. were sentenced from Warren County to three and a half years in the Western penitentiary for entering a building with intent to commit a felony. they were taken to the penitentiary by Warden McAleese.
A blaze in Cham destroys a barn and outbuildings containing four head of cattle and crops owned by Knepperloss. In Findlay a fire at Childs Murray brick and tile plant destroys one hundred tiles and sheds. John P. Murray, a proprietor, is fatally injured and insured for $3,000. Lawntennis note hints at improved form of American girl with a preview from The Dispatch.
Four finals are scheduled at the East End Gym Park as the tournament concludes today. Miss Potter and Miss Thompson of Wilkinsburg return to the scene in doubles while Miss Voight, Miss Fahnestock, and other young players vie in singles, mixed doubles, and the gentlemen’s events.
Arthur Alexander Zimmerman rode a paced mile with Banker and Hess on tandem in Springfield, finishing in 2 minutes 6 4/5 seconds to set a tying start mile record. Nancy Hanks reportedly beaten as the crowd roared and Willie Windle set a half mile time of 1 minute 0 1/5 seconds.
At Sheepshead Bay Carl Louisviter dated Sept 9 a special sale listed pools for tomorrow’s races. First race seven eighths of a mile featured bettors on Fagot Monopolist Bateman and others with varied odds. Second race Futurity course included Industry Chrysalis Queen Enid Madrid Crochet and more. Third and fourth races also listed numerous horses with odds and prices.
Sept 9 Latonia track meet drew good crowd as fast times outlined several races. First race saw Erikens win over Mc Douala and Comeau with close times. Second race featured See Away first and Melody third after a tight finish. Fourth race produced a five furlong win for Fay with second place going to Bells.
In Youngstown the unfinished 2 4 race postponed after six heats was completed with Ellen taking first prize, Shiloh second, Dodgeville third and a best time of 2 36. Bam Walton, owned by, won the race two straight heats for three-quarters of a mile.
The gentlemans mixed race event finished with Estor winning in three heats. Estor is owned by A. B. Bush of Youngstown. Charles G placed second with the best time. 2:88 was noted. The 2:27 trot and 940 pace and running race were postponed until tomorrow.
About 5 000 spectators witnessed Kingston triumph by a neck in the Flight Stakes over Dr Hastrouck and Fairy at Shoops head Bay. Kingston, 3 to 1, led the field with fans cheering as the Laura Gould colt finished ahead in one of the season’s most exciting contests.
At the Cleveland meeting Evangeline won the free-for-all trot last two heats posting 2 11 9 for the mile and beating the world record on a regulation track. Great speed across classes with records lowered in multiple divisions as 2 3 and 2 15 pace events reported.
River reports from Louisville note rising waters with 2 feet 1 inch on the falls and 6 feet 10 inches below, the Carrie Hope back afloat for canal repairs, weather cloudy with threat of rain, and river traffic changes including dock movements and canal shipments. John W. W. Needy cashier manager removal, J W Pell letter successors listed for Cincinnati and other river routes.
A crowded fall meeting drew a large attendance and evidence of brisk wagering. The records show entries for horses named Nellie B and Bonanza Boy among others, with various times noted and betting activity reported.
The report lists river levels and conditions at multiple locations including Upper Goers, ANBEN River, Mosaanrows River, and Brownaville River with varying feet of water and thermometer readings. Clear and pleasant conditions in some areas contrasted by steady readings and station data in others.
Final day of the International Short Circuit meeting features trotting races led by Jalisco first and Kate Ham first in the 2:31 best time, with Corrine second and Independence silver in a free-for-all. Weather stays fine as crowds note 15,000 attendance and strong performances across events.
Attendance lagged on the final day as Ashly led in the 221 trot with Time recording 2 97. Vel vet and Dillas also posted strong times in a series of pace and trot races. Lincoln NY celebrates Sallie McClelland’s ongoing decline. Nelson shipped to Springfield to beat his record. Morello and Lady Violet clash in a Great Eastern handicap with potential upsets if rain affects the fast track. Jockey J Ton Hamilton signs with August Belmont for 19000 season. The Belmont plan includes a four mile purse dash at Dow Island and a record-tempting field. The sudden death of J M Brown at Garfield Park stirs concern among turf interests.
An advertising brief mentions Liver Pills sold through deaggregators or mall distribution, listing Pile or Basa formats as delivery forms.
The National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Washington from September 19 to 24. The event is expected to attract a record number of veterans and feature an impressive review. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from September 13 to 20 at a single round trip fare, with return validity to October 10, 1892, and ample arrangements for swift movement of visitors.
A partial hotel advertisement details a location at 401 Smithfield Street Col Fourth Avenue Capital with surplus funds at 75,000 and deposits from $1 plus 4 percent interest. It promotes Warr to Canton Ohio and notes a stop at the Barnett House featuring first class accommodations, refitted rooms, and elegant furnishings.
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