Washington Baseball Club President hints at quitting season end
President Hewitt of the Washington Baseball Club contemplates exiting the business after this season citing losses and seeking a syndicate to support the franchise. With Brooklyn ready to take the Washington slot, a league reshuffle appears likely amid tensions between presidents Byrns and Von der Abe.
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Washrne Tox
Hewitt
Washington Baseball Club
United States
Mr. Hewitt
Lam
Washington
Brooklyn
Throoklyn
Byrns
von der Abr
Homesteads and East End Athletics Play Yet Another Tie
A close County League matchup at Homestead ended in a 3 to 3 tie with darkness delaying final play. Jones pitched well for East End, keeping Homestead hitless after the third, while Gumbert struggled to match him for the Athletics amid chilly weather and strong attendance.
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Homestead
Fast End Athletics
Athletics
McKeesports
Homesteads
Jones
East End
Cniical
Gumbert
New Oaklands Hand Pittburg Greys Easy Victory
The New Oaklands defeated the Pittsburg Greys at Recreation Park, led by Anderson who struck out nine and allowed three hits. Morgan and Anderson formed a strong battery while Newell Jope and Butler contributed at the plate in a brisk six inning game before a fair crowd in chilly weather.
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Oaklands
Pittburg Greys
Recreation Park
Greys
Anderson
Morgan
Newell
Jope
Butler
Baldwin Shines As Reds Beat Von Der Abe’s Team
Mark Baldwin delivers strong pitching for the Reds but weak fielding hurts against Brooklyn. Looiaville defeats the Cowboys while the Athletics knock out Barnie’s team.
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Mark Baldwin
Brooklyn
Reds
von der Abe
Looiaville
Cowboys
Athletics
Barnie
Undefined scoreline and events from the game
Fragmentary sports note describes a defeat of a team at a distant venue with Weaver hitting safely in every at bat and Ehret unable to prevent the hit. Swartzel singled out by visitors, unclear details about date, place, or full lineup.
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Swartzel
Weaver
Earen
Impire
Roldsmith
Browns Lose to Reds After Ninth Inning Rally
The Browns led early but Cincinnati rallied in the ninth on a walk, a disputed safe call by Gaffney, and an error by Gi to score four runs and win. Robinson starred for St. Louis as Cincinnati edged them 4 to 3 in a 1 hour 50 minute game.
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Sr. Lovers
Browns
Gaffney
McPhee
Cincinnatis
Robinson
St. Louis
Latham
Col Dowble
Fuller
Comiskey
Ing
Mullane
Passeddall
Milligan
Gaffner
Local Baseball Doubleheader Sparks Mixed Outcomes
September action features the A F Gomberts and the Tunes in a five inning setback, Fass pitching well for Gumberts as Times struggles and three fifth inning runs decide the game. Our Boys top Mayers in a lopsided 12 to 11 tilt, Patterson strong but teammates off form. Scottdales sweep McKeesport with ragged play and two homers by Cargo and Leamon highlight the second game.
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Tarestoum
A. F. Gomberts
Tunes
Fass
Gumberts
Oneer
Miter
Lotz
Brip Gevintz
C. P. Mayers
Our Boys
Patterson
Mayers
Mazere
Aisiund
Our Bors
Jones
K. Smit
Walker
Malers
Smink
Strick
Deltz
ScotTpne
Scottdales
McKeesport
Cargo
Leamon Ee
Boothdales
Mekersports
Tecottdales
Mecesporte
Scottdale
Young Ladies' Ball Club Defeats Duquesnes at Cycle Park
The Young Ladies' ball club met the Duquesnes yesterday in Cycle Park. A chilly northeaster and poor ground conditions hindered the players as they tied balls. The Ladies were victorious despite the difficult weather and audience turnout.
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Duquesnes
Hexas
Goulding Worcester Baseball Club President Dies in Providence
Edward P. Goulding 42, president of the Worcester Base ball Club, died suddenly in Providence. He headed Goulding & Murphy, a money and leaves a large property. A Grand man, he served through the war in a regiment, and leaves a widow and three children.
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Worcester
Mass
Edward P. Goulding
Worcester Baseball Club
Providence
Goulding & Murphy
Indiana Supreme Court Rules Cyclists Not Liable For Runaway Horse Damages
The Indiana Supreme Court held bicyclists cannot be held liable for damages caused when horses frighten and run away if the cyclist is riding on the highway and not acting with disregard for others. The decision addresses injuries and property damage arising from horse-runaway incidents involving bicyclists.
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Indianapolis, Inc
Indiana Supreme Court
Wind-up Home Series Opensand Baseball Notes
Sporting notes describe the home club starting the wind-up series tomorrow. The Boston club is not playing as strongly as before. A female baseball team will face the Pittsburg Greys at East Liberty Park tomorrow. Hoosiers and Pittsburgers have quit the season, each with ten wins. Pet Marr and Glendor led Captain Brown’s runners at Little Washington. Tom Connors won the English title, beating Evan Lewis in this city for the American championship. Eclipse Athletic Club and Giants Beaver County champions will play at the Beaver fair. arrangements are being made with fair management. Barnes leads winning jockeys with 129 mounts, Taylor 92, Hamilton 0, Anderson 71, Taral 46, Hathaway 60, F. Theletiela and Dae 45, Covington 44, others under 40. Beaver Grays and Giants Beaver County champions will race next Saturday at Geneva Park Beaver Falls. winner plays Allegheny County champions for Western Pennsylvania title. A Boston jockey named Fred H. rode in the 240 trotting class at Pembroke track and was revealed to be Champion John, with a 2:24 record, after paint wore off from its painted hind leg.
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Hoosiers
Pittsburgers
Pet Marr
Glendor
Brown
Little Washington
Tom Connors
England
Evan Lewis
Eclipse Athletic Club
Allegheny City
Giants
Philipsburg
Beaver County
Feral
Barnes
Taylor
Hamilton
Anderton
Taral
Hathaway
F. Theletiela
G. Covington
Ball
A. G
Beaver Grays
Gees Mere
Geneva Park
Beaver Falls
Western Pennsylvania
Fred H
Pembroke
Stimpson
Aroostook
John
Pringle Review Teases Longer Sports Noted on Page 14
The note indicates that Pringle's review and fuller statistics including averages and game details will appear on page 14, second part, guiding readers to the forthcoming sports section.
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Pringle
Ironing Hats Debate Ends With Surtaxes on Silks
Advertisement notes that Gentlemen refuse free hat ironing for hats bought outside the house while Dunlaps is exempt as they act as agents. The notice boasts £25,000 stock from Kaufmanns to meet cold weather needs and promotes bargains on children’s suits and heavy underwear. It lists O Keeffe Gas Appliance Co and a gas bill discount of 75 percent.
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Dunlap’s
Oc, A. Sutter & Co
Abrupt finish caps Nikirk-McClelland One Mile Race
At Gravesend and Churchill Downs meet chaos and delays. Donovan wins a $60,000 race for owner Duke of Portland while favorites falter across events. Louisville program highlights Kitty Cheatham’s easy Belle Mende stakes victory for two-year-olds amid mixed results.
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Louisville
Duke of Portland
Donovan
St. Louis
Louisvilles
Churchill Downs
Kitty Cheatham
Eberlee
Clamor
Warry
Queen of Trumps
Carne
Glockner
Eva Wise
Benson
Nevada
Ostords—Warr
Eva
Brandolette
Harry Glenn
Burch
Pete Willis
Brandolete
Glenn
Venango
Lottie
Meadow Brook
Rainbow
Bithe Cheatham
Joe Blackburn
Samaritan
Ban Chief
Eberlees
Til Spent Ia
Sir Walter Raleigh
Post
Rice
Others
Eberltes
Ban
Lakeview
Torith Newearti
Middlemarch
Beth Brocck
Mayo
Climax
Lord Tom Himyar
Ewonsste Cwillisms
Gymnast
Ste
Himyar
Spectator
Censor
Maro
Heth Broeck
Lak
Thoe
Argenta
Elsie Gaylord
Vendena
Silver Lake
Flyer
Lenoke
Fly
Carter
Crawfish
Blue Maid
Lady Jane
Post Odded Fliyer
Blue Maidee
Carter Bana
Milildale
Eat Lady
Gracie M
Meyer Plan
Major Tom
Wimmer
Palisade
Sis Oxlee
English Lady
Bto Iol Bis
Jockey Garrison Rides Belmont Brass at Gravesend
At Gravesend on a superb track Garrison returns to race for Belmont stables. The program lists six races with winners including Fordham, Strideaway, Come-to-Taw, Gramercy, and Talis Blackburn, and notes fast times across a busy afternoon.
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Gravesend
Garrison
Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Eecearvoee
Raceland
Volunteer IL
Creckensa
Geraldina
Connemara
Fordham
Salvini
Little Barefoot
Volunteer II
Cracksman
Badge
Strideaway
Benedictine
Eollee
Kilcotah
Stridewey
Invermore
Blackburn
Major Daly
Sane eDey
Colonel Hunt
Oregon
Lima
Hunton
Eady Ay Marearet
Elmtone
King Viet
Estelle
Bey Taviongs
Grenanfa Nn
Bellage
Asraman
Huntress
Bellwood
Bronzomarte
Henedjetine
Castaway IL
Latvia
the Forum
Vosburg
Cam
Taviston
Panama
Elove
King Die
Hive Wing
Brown Charley
Zephyrus
Fenorita
Aurania
Galop
Coots
Ar Cotten
Bee
Ng William
Cornelia
Belle D'Or
S’elham
Brussels
Vermont
Windup at Fleetwood Trotting Meet Ends in Heavy Track
The Grand Circuit Trotting Meeting at Fleetwood Park closes after heavy early footing and improving final heats. Harry Wilkes defeats Smith in the New York event as multi heats finish with strong times despite a muddy track.
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New York
Fleetwood Park
Sassis
Hales
Maa Tae
Geant Seth
Stoppered Fights End in Police Action in St Louis
In St Louis a planned finish fight and sparring match were halted after a fatal prize bout at the Daly Bros saloon. Artie Flint and Charles Fitzgerald were to spar. Palsey Allen and Martin Resgen to box for points. Police issued warrants and hold several individuals as accessories in the incident.
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St. Louis
Daly Bros
Givson Bron
Cheltenham
Artie Flint
Charles Fitzgerald
Palsey Allen
Martin Resgen
Dan
Charley Daily
William Key
W. J. Moody
R. Farrell
J. Collins
John Johnson
J. A. Murphy
Donovan Wins Lancashire Plate With Easy Two Length Triumph
Donovan carried off the Lancashire plate this afternoon worth £12000, beating old rival Chitabob who finished second. Donovans odds were 11 to 8 against him while 4 to 1 was laid against Chitabob. The race was closely contested until near home when Donovan overtook and won easily by two lengths, proving he is by far the best horse of the year.
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Donovan
Chitabob
Settlement Ends Long Scranton Howard Jay Suit
Personal friends of Dr. B B Throop in Scranton persuaded the aged physician to settle the Howard Jay case brought by Elmira’s B F Herrick. The suit traced a dispute over a horse loan and ownership, with Herrick’s $1,000 loan and a complex chain of sales and judgments leading to Throop retaining the trotter. Herrick had previously won a judgment but settled as Throop still held ownership of Howard Jay.
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B. B. Throop
Howard Jay
B F. Herrick
Elmira
Dr. Throop
Herrick
Haggerty
Walden
Throop
Haring
Alden
J. D. Ripley
New York City
Supreme Court of New York
Local Races At Exposition Park Entertaining Contests
Entries for three days of racing at Exposition Park promise strong fields. Notables include Seane in top form for pacing, with Grey Garrison Sankey and Jessie M among pacing contenders. Three entries compete for the Butchers’ and 16 Trot events, while fielding names like Duke Huomphes and Don Pedro in the 16 Trot.
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Exposition Park
Seane
L Barry Hon Bolte Shackett
Donald Kingillero
Tom W. Yee Lee
Bello
Pitarene Kate
Don Pedro
Maggie McDonald
McKathver
McFarlan Sas, Jr
Idol Boy
Peter Whitsie Doughty
Renegade
Grey Harrison
Duke Humey
Om W
Sankey
Inle
Walter B
Louis C. My
Teemer Likely Unable to Enter Louisville Regatta
John Teemer may miss the Louisville regatta on October 2 due to a missing boat. He sent word that Ruddock is ill and a new cedar boat may not arrive in time. Teemer hopes to race OConnor and Hanlan, believes Searle is strong, and argues he could beat him in America if condition matches foreign trials.
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McKeesport
John Teemer
Louisville
Ruddock
Maine
Hamm
Teemer
O'Connor
Hanlan
Searle
Australia
Thames
England
America
Miserable Collapse Sparks Sides in One Mile Foot Race
Ed Nikirk and E C McClelland faced a failed one mile race as Nikirk defaulted on his final $100 while each side had already posted $200. Nikirk sues the stakeholder to recover his $200, and plans to seek five seconds start next Saturday for $200 a side in addition to current stakes.
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E. C. McClelland
Ed Nikirk
Nikirk
Lien Trimber
McClelland
Aeaiure
Nikire
Manhattan Athletic Club Hosts Annual Games
The Manhattan Athletic Club held its annual games at the club grounds with the ten mile run as the featured event. Thomas won in 55 minutes 54 seconds, closely followed by Young two seconds behind. The first mile time was 5 minutes 17 seconds amid a strong field including Collett Linge Burton and Kenneau from Chicago Cricket Club.
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New Yorke
Manhattan Athletic Club
Sidney
Canny
A.C. T. A. Collett
Linge
M. A
M. A.M. Burton
Mr. Kenneau
Chicago Cricket Club
Thomas
Young
Thornton Bros. Hire Sample Men to Visit Homes
Thornton Bros. drygoods merchants plan to send multiple representatives to every home in Allegheny and city suburbs with a line of samples. Each man covers a different department and only shows goods. No orders are taken but cash prices are showcased to highlight lower cash prices versus charged accounts, aiming to impress customers trading elsewhere.
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Thornton Bros
Drygoods
Federal Street
Allegheny
Thornton Bros offer wide shade line at 128 Federal St Allegheny
An advertisement from Thornton Bros at 128 Federal Street Allegheny Pa urges customers to buy silk plush and Stetson hats at low prices. It promises the best prices and directs readers to visit Monday morning for a complete shade line and assorted goods.
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Thornton Bros
Federal St
Allegheny
Bros. Thornton
Engagement Rings and Boys Suits at Great Bargains
Modern styles including diamonds and engraved patterns for rings from E. P. Roberts & Sons corner Fifth Avenue and Market Street. Boys suits priced from $3 for ages 4 to 14. visit P. C. 6 C. opposite the new Court House to see the selections.
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New Court House
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
P. C
Nature Gas Bills Reduced Seventy Five Percent
Local appliance firm O Keefe Gas Appliance Co at 34 Fifth Ave reports a drastic 75 percent cut in gas bills impact from new efficiency measures.
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Natoral Gaa
O’keeve Gas Appliance Co
M Fifth Ave
Natoral Gas Bille
O’keene Gas Appliance Co
Nature
O'Keefe Gas Appliance’co
Fifth Ave
O’keefe Gas Appliance Co
O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co
Resignation Demand After Exposition Band Row Sparks Labor Rift
The Western Pennsylvania Trades Council meeting denounced organizer Flannery for admitting the Great Western Band into the Knights of Labor. They urged Exposition Society President Marvin to resign, criticized labor relations, and noted Gov Beaver's plan to add wageworker representation to the Revenue Commission. A letter from Beaver outlined steps to fix omissions and ensure worker voice.
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Trades Council
Flannery
K. of L
Marvin
Beaver
Revenue Commission
Central Trades Council of Western Pennsylvania
John Flannery
Great Western Band
Exposition Society
Ward
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Cutive Chambe Harrisburg
Charles ¥. Ward
Pittsburg
Master Horse Shoers Association Seeks City Charter
Attorney George Elphinstone filed a charter application yesterday for The Master Horse Shoers' Association of the Cities of Pittsburgh, Allegheny and Vicinity. The 84 members cover most horseshoers in the two cities, with a few exceptions expected to join. directors are Henry Baker, J ER Arthurs, Samuel gaat, Andrew Pafenbagh and Festus adden.
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George Elphinstone
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Henry Baker
J. ER. Arthurs
Samuel Gaat
Andrew Pafenbagh
Festus Adden
Shooting at W C Hardy House on Johns Street
A gun fired through a window at W G C Hardy’s Johns Street home striking his arm and glancing off his wand. Mrs. Hardy was hit by the bullet but no further details or the shooter’s identity are known.
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W. C. Hardy
W. GC. Hardy
Johns Street
Mr. Hardy
Mrs. Hardy
Electrolysis for Hair Removal Promises Permanent Results
A surgeon describes electrolysis as the method to remove facial hair permanently. Using a fine electric needle connected to a galvanic battery, the follicle is treated for about 20 seconds to destroy the root. The doctor also notes success in removing birthmarks warts moles and ingrown or wild hairs.
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Eenas
Physicians to Teach Physiology in Allegheny High
The Allegheny High School Committee voted to hire two physicians to teach physiology anatomy and hygiene, despite objections from J B Arbuckle who said experienced teachers are available and warned the move could undermine regular teachers and active practice. Local official M W Lewis called the plan novel and noted salary differences between Allegheny and Pittsburg schools.
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Allegheny High School
M. W. Lewis
Central Board of Education
Pittsburg
Luckey
Lewis
Pittsburg High School
J. B. Arbuckle
Ninth Ward
Allegheny
Board of Control
Bread and Bargains Sweep New York Grocery Ad
A long advertisement lists flour reductions and priced goods from M. R. Thompson and E. P. Roberts & Sons, including amber flour, oats, raisins, currants, meats, tea, soap, and more. It notes free delivery in both cities and freight prepayment for distant orders, with rapid diamond business updates and a Kaufmanns underwear pitch.
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Thompson 'S
Choepen Pson
Thompson
St. Louis
M. R. Thompson
Market St
Third Ave
Gusky’s
Pittsburg relief committee approves disbursement plan for Johnstown sufferers
The Pittsburg committee for the Johnstown relief fund met to approve transferring 10,000 to the State Commission and arranging further disbursements totaling 560,000 from local funds. Treasurer Thompson will audit accounts with an external committee including state and city leaders. The group adjourned after discussing Governor Beaver’s letter and future meetings.
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Pittsburg
Johnstown
Comaeie
McCreery
Siher
Thompson
Soames
William R Thompson
State Commission
Forthcome
Treaserer Thompson
Morrow
J. R. Foraker
Ohio
Luce
Michigan
de Witt
Creiger
Chicago
Beaver
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