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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1892
Page
11
Baseball brief reports a protested game with a late inning objection reversed after strong pitching. The Brooklyns win again, moving into a tie for third place as standings show Pittsburg Louisville Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia results.
In Cleveland on September 21, Pittsburg pitcher Terry delivered a near perfect game until ninth inning misplays cost a win for Cleveland. Clarkson also shined for Pittsburg until the eighth, then errors tied the contest. Attendance 1,500 as Zimmer belted seven putouts behind the plate.
Curcaco on Sept 21 saw the Colts win easily as Dahlen led batters and baserunning. Crowded fielding honors went to Brnan Connors Caruthers and Crooks. weather clear and cool with 500 in attendance. Scoring details, players and final tally varied in the garbled report but highlighted strong hitting and defensive effort.
Brooklyn completed a third consecutive win against Philadelphia led by stronger play in all departments. Attendance recorded at 74, with a final score noted as 74.
Cincinnati edged Louisville 6 to 5 in a rain shortened game. Sullivan pitched for Cincinnati with a four strikeout effort, while Stratton matched him on the mound for Louisville. Early errors and timely hits shaped the tense contest as Latham Holliday Pfeffer Jennings and Whistler provided key plays.
Today's schedule includes Chicago at Pittsburg Louisville at Cleveland Cincinnati at St Louis Boston at New York Brooklyn at Washington Baltimore at Philadelphia
The Local Club protested Yesterday's Cleveland game after umpire Gaffney halted play due to darkness in the eighth inning. Manager Buckenberger cited a late statement by wire and the directors must decide whether the contest stands as a tie or is resumed.
Curcaco reports Special Chicago club president Hart states the Colts will end the season October 15 and will not play any exhibition or Sunday games after schedule completion. He notes contracts keep players until October 31 but no Sunday games will occur this season.
Warnes Pa September 21 The War Ten baseball club defeated Oil City today in a closely fought game. Final score one to nothing with Warren starring for War Ten. Batteries Johnson and Deccan for Oil City Runninger and Keily for War Ten.
Anson and his colts visit today to tackle the pluggers as both teams show form. Ebret and Guambert are expected to pitch, and the game will begin fifteen minutes earlier than usual, promising an interesting contest.
Local prep players push hard as Anson aims for three straight wins from the Colts this afternoon at 3 45. Reports praise Patan Rarx and efforts in league games at Baltimore and Washington while Cleveland’s club faces scrutiny over yesterday's results.
Billy Smith defeats Billy Maber in a grueling fourteen to twenty one round fight. Smith rushed early and repeatedly knocked Maber down, with Maber showing fatigue and crumbling under body blows before the final knockdown and decision.
In New York on September 21 the final money handoff from Phil Dwyer to Corbett backers completed the championship purse. Corbett receives 1034 for the victory, with total winnings around 55 535 from the 25 000 purse, while Mike Donovan earns 1 28 and others including Billy Deajaney Jim Daly and Denny are paid for their roles.
Ralph Hart of Chicago has again been elected captain of the University of Illinois football team. Candidates for positions in the eleven train under Professor Hall, Manager Armie and Captain Hart as the season opens with intercollegiate field days on October 6 7 and 18. The Michigan eleven visits here and Illinois begins a Mayday tour through the east on October 27.
Millville reports a young boxer Richard Gibbons about 2 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, able to hit five pounds, offering 3l. of his own money for a contest. He has fought several bouts and won all, never losing more than four rounds. Born in County Mayo Ireland, he has lived in the village only a few months and is regarded as a wonder by friends.
Yale football hopefuls begin arrival for a week of practice amid tension at the college. Notable attendees include the Bliss brothers Van Ingen Dyer Sanford and Captain McCormick with 15 more expected to join tomorrow for early drills.
In Wannex Pennsylvania on September 21 Joe Burns from this city defeated Denny Mack of Philadelphia in a catch-as-catch-can match for two hundred dollars per side. Burns won two falls with a first at two pounds. Also noted is a McKeesport foot race scheduled for tomorrow morning in McKeesport.
An 100 yard race at 200 dollars a side pits Thomas Hammond of McKeesport against James Faulkner of Erie with many bidders for wins. A second 90 yard race for 100 dollars a side is planned on the YMCA grounds Saturday afternoon between Kelly and Burret.
The Linden Club will host Mr. and Mrs. Shaw the expert fancy shot billiardists who amazed Parisians last season. Shaw handles ivory balls with ease bending shots by cue and finger and counting spheres close with precision. He competes in runs from 100 to 500 and often plays 100 or no count, and can likely defeat any woman in a game. The event tomorrow evening promises great entertainment.
Mona Monahan of Jamestown defeats Duane of Buffalo in a barn barnyard mill for gate money and a $100 stake near Steve Barret two miles north of Fraretrm. About 300 spectators witnessed Duane knocked out in the tenth round.
Professor Mike Donovan declares himself due to Corbett offering him 20 for services. He calls Corbett a mean man and says he is done with fathers forever. He mentions two men in the country who can defeat Corbett but withholds their names.
The plan attracts 42 membership applications with expectation of reaching 100 within a week. A meeting to organize the club will be held early next week at the Natatorium.
D Sievers known as King Show of 1892 in the Lyons Scheutzen verein set new marks at their annual tournament. He scored five straight center shots, five hits out of 25 on the Creedmoor target at the 200 yard range.
John Johnson broke the half mile standing start bicycle record at the Kite meet, clocking 58.85 seconds. The last quarter split was 26.15 seconds.
Rayszowp Hamilton injured after falling from a new building on Penn avenue. A Crimens' Traction Company car collided with a wagon at Thirty-second street with no injuries. Arrest for larceny at 117 River avenue and 3 Chestnut street. Hearing for William E. Jonnetox on abuse charges. Axtomio Latonia struck by falling stone from a boiler explosion at Homewood Cemetery. Jenny Gouveret charged with assault and battery before Alderman Means, information by Albert Moira. Tax cars delayed on Penn avenue line due to a vault incident. Joan Casai injured after falling through the Balti more and Ohio trestle. hospitalized. Italian Republican Club to receive flag at Third ward school. gift from Harry Senultz. Eleventh Ward Republican Marching Club elects J. A. A. Brown as captain. 90 members. Breutsenau Encampment No. 107, O C F, reports secretary's long service. Frank Edwards injured at Chautauqua Ice Company scales. Diamond street widening rumor denied by city officials. World’s Fair ceremonies invitation extended to Maron Gounter and City Councils for October dedication events.
Edward Donnelly faced court for attempted murder of James McCann on Manor Street ten days prior and was jailed. Tony Biome faces knife assault charges with a $1,000 bail set after a hearing. A hearing tonight will address Ricuano Tea on assault and battery alleged by his wife Maud Tea. Mrs Annie Bruner charged with selling liquor without a license. Ben Voelker cites wife spending sprees to justify liquor supply. Melcher, age 13, given a Kerr Alderman hearing for assaulting James Booth’s daughter. Pat Carrot and Otto Walters held as suspicious with brass mountings from a theft. Lawrence Gilchrist arrested for disorderly conduct, per mother’s report of a disturbance. All incidents occur in the local ward area near Penn Avenue and Twenty-seventh Street.
An OCR fragment lists shipping entries for Ocean Steamship arrivals at Upton New York with a stray ad fragment. It mentions Southampton and a series of unrelated advertisements for furniture and umbrellas, including prices and shop names on Liberty Street and Fifth Avenue.
At Gravesend on Sept 21 Chrysalis, a 2 year old from Marcus Daly’s stable, won the third race as a 30 to 1 shot. Jockey Jim Lambley rode the winner, with trainer Matt Byrnes not betting. Reckon captured the Woodlawn handicap, finishing a length ahead of Kildeer, with Calde third after a sharp early pace.
Sept 2 report from Louisville lists multiple horse names odds and weights from races including Maree-ine, Queen colt, Warpath, Nomad, Cynosure, Ignite, Dixie, White Rose and others. stakes and miles shown with parimutuel style figures and placements noted across several races.
Rain last night left Latonia track stiff and slow about four seconds. Ten scratches reduced entries to five races. Two favorites and three non-favorites won in front of around 2000 spectators. Winners included Paraments in the mile and a half selling, Queen in the 3 year old non-winners, and Dave Pulsifer in the mile and a sixteenth race.
At Mrapvitte the kite track showed fast times though weather was cloudy. The Leicester meet’s main event was the Leicestershire Royal handicap, 5000 sovereigns, won by LS Be Bast's Ras tieur with Windgall second and Worldly Wise third, marking a notable day for racing.
An investigation reveals a hoax electric spring where a mineral spring’s cures were produced by a hidden induction circuit in cups, fooling patients who improved while the fraud persisted. The report also notes advancements in large glass accumulator tanks and Belgium’s move toward state control of telephone services.
Across Columbia Missouri Am eid office led to 20 000 dollars in losses partly insured seenon ee ppoorar cooper shop and retortery with 100 idle men. Marengo Iowa business section wiped out with about 40 000 loss and 4 000 insured. Little Falls Minnesota G J James Edge burned to death in his residence in a suspected arson case. Carlisle barn on Sterretcheira farm burned with five or more horses. suspected incendiary. Irondale Ohio tin mill entire plant damaged including new plate mill. Rockaway Beach Missouri hotel fire total loss around 768 000 with additional small buildings pushing to 800 000. Fargo North Dakota prairie fire threatens areas north of the city as wind drives flareups and fire breaks are not ready.
Edwin Miles and wife of San Francisco plan a winter in Pennsylvania with Kienda while Miles runs a major drygoods business in the Golden Gate City. John K. Ewing of Kenne Co. returns home to Shadyside after a two week illness. Mary G. Ford, daughter of Select Council President, leaves for Glen Dale Ohio for her final college year. Grace Delvegger and Sara Shroder of Altoona visit Mrs. Horn in Allegheny. Pittsburgers travel to New York hotels today with a long list of guests from George Dilworth to J. W. Craiz.
An American visiting Italy discovers Genoa’s streets almost entirely lit by electricity, Florence showing only electric light at the station and hotels, and Venice’s St. Mark’s Square brilliantly illuminated. The scene contrasts with expectations of gas lighting and with lighting standards in New York.
American manufacturers respond to interest in electric propulsion as electric launches become common in England. Electric boats will feature on the lagoons at the fair and electric phaetons are designed for passenger transport inside the grounds. Each vehicle uses six battery cells and a horsepower motor to carry two passengers plus the driver.
An apparatus designed to ease grain elevator labor uses a diaphragm placed near the bin top connected to a battery and bell. When the bin fills, the alarm sounds until manually cut off, helping workers know exactly when to stop filling.
The second largest diamond, weighing 474 carats, is under going the cutting at Antwerp. It will lose at least 274 carats and likely become the world’s second largest, between the Great Mogul and the Orloff. The polish and final value depend on its eventual lustre and water.
Three thousand people attend the Greenville fair opening. In the 2:50 race Felipe wins in three straight heats with a time of 2:29.54.
Scattered notes report boxers and events including Dixon rivals, a Peoria bi meet date, and fund raising chatter for a Joan Tan fundraiser. Mentions of Tom Cal McCarthy and a potential 15 pound challenge frame a tense bout season with rivalries and quotes about power in punches.
Chinese forces repulsed part of Russian Colonel Janoft's unit after it advanced toward Tashkurgan, with the clash reported on September 21 by Tren Tstx in Corsa.
Fragmentary notice advertises men’s shoes available at 71 Liberty Street and other markets. It claims no breaking in required and mentions Sonomece and Sox on site. Sale location emphasizes convenience and immediate wear.
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