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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1889
Page
6
News from Washington notes the Ball Players Brotherhood scare drawing mixed doubt from league executives. The Washington club fell to the Home Club while Brooklyn and St. Louis disputes cooled with a compromise. Officials expect to debate the matter at the November annual meeting in New York.
Philadelphia reports that circus owner Ferepaugh is involved in a plan to capture the league using a new Philadelphia club on a site bounded by Thirteenth and Broad, Dauphin and York streets. Colonel Rogers notes no Philadelphia Club members support the plan. investors discuss capital while players’ contracts and recruitment are debated.
Philadelphia September 21. Hamilton Disston and Adam Forepaugh deny any connection with the new baseball scheme backed by alleged Brotherhood backers. Forepaugh specifically states he has no involvement and was not approached, distancing himself from the league plans and stating his business prevents such entanglements.
Beck Ewing and colleagues rebut circulating stories about a new league and Brotherhood schemes. Day and Mutrie dismiss rumors as baseless, saying the club is focused on baseball and not on any grand theater or shadow plans. The New York team arrived in Indianapolis after a long rail trip and dispels insinuations about hidden agendas.
Officials in Cleveland reacted to the Brotherhood plan details with cautious chatter as Al Johnson and his lawyer declined comment while Philadelphia delegates stayed cryptic. Local promoters say the club’s stance remains undecided about league alignment amid ongoing secrecy.
The Dispatch article on a supposed new players brotherhood draws mixed views from local baseball officials including Director Palmer O Neil and Secretary Scandrett who bets against a team formation while others see potential. Park manager confirms an application but won t comment further as players refrain from discussing the matter.
Col John J. Rogers secretary of the Philadelphia Baseball Club says league clubs may claim players under the Brotherhood contract for the 1890 season. Overtures target top Western Association players to join the Brotherhood led league, with players like Duke Hengle and Foster among those mentioned.
The Washington Senators defeated by the home talent in a slow contest amid good weather. Staley showed bursts of strikeouts but Keefe struggled. Beckley and White produced key hits while Wilmot and Wise misfired. The crowd thinned as darkness approached and the game ended with the Senators trailing in the seventh before suspension.
Fragmentary sports report mentions bases on balls and errors for Pittsburgh and Washington teams. Includes names like Miller Dunlap Wilmot Beecher Rowe and Irwin with a time of game of one hour and thirty five minutes. Umpire Knight noted.
In Chicago on September 24 Boston defeated Chicago 9 to 3. Bennett's catching stood out while Chicago’s fielding was loose. Attendance was about 3,000 as Gumbert and Williamson sparked Boston with timely hits and strong defense.
Cleveland game report shows five Cleveland unearned runs aided by walks errors and a passed ball. Key players include Radford Del Reger and Hallman for Philadelphia and Zimm, Sutcliffe and Stricker for Cleveland. Attendance and line details are inconsistently recorded in the OCR transcript.
In Indianapolis on September 3 the New Yorks beat the Hooslers 11 to 6 after a passed ball and a wild throw in the sixth inning produced two unearned runs. Denny made a notable one handed catch for a double play as Connor delivered a two bagger scoring. Attendance listed at 1,000 with varied pitching and field support throughout the game.
Local patron A G Pratt negotiates with President Nimick to arrange a home and home series linking Pittsburgs and County Fireboags plus East Ends Athletics Mets Braddocks and Homesteads after the championship season. The aim is to showcase amateur talent against professionals and attract strong crowds, hoping for profitable outcomes similar to prior minor league ventures.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Harry Wright, manager, released left fielder George Wood and pitcher Dan Casey with ten days' notice. Secretary John S. Rogers confirms the action, a surprise to Philadelphia fans who favored both players.
In Baltimore on September 23 the Athletics defeated the Baltimore delegation in a slugging contest. The game stayed close until the ninth when a rally by the home eleven tied it, but a bases loaded walk and Bierbauer's triple sealed the Athletics win. Mark Baldwin starred with another strong performance for the Athletics. St Louis and the Cowboys also won their games.
In New York at Washington Park Brooklyn the Brooklyn Columbus game opened with Umpire Henkle and volatile onfield actions. Columbus plated three runs before visiting players protested from the bench leading to fines for O Connor Baldwin and Marr. The second inning saw renewed trouble as spectators reacted and the game’s control deteriorated.
In a tense late inning, Ambre Henke ordered play to continue, reversing a move to end after the ninth. A crowd erupted as players disputed the call, police surrounded the umpire, and Fenkle reached the clubhouse safely. The final line shows Brooklyn trailing 3 to 0 with Lovett and Baldwin striking out.
The Browns beat the Cincinnati Reds in a stylish game led by Stivette pitching and a decisive two on base bases loaded homer by Milligan. Mullane hurled for Cincinnati as the stat lines list two-base hits for Carpenter and Boyle, a home run by Mullins, and several wild pitches and errors.
In Kansas City on September 23 the Cowboys defeated the Louwisvilles amid costly errors. Highlights included Tommy's home run and Hamilton's base running as Long starred at short. final score details are garbled but indicate a Cowboys win with multiple offensive and defensive miscues.
At the Grand Hotel the Ameri can Baseball Association directors debated the September 7 forfeited games between St Louis and Brooklyn. They considered umpire Goldsmiths ruling whether it was light enough to play. A compromise awarded the St Louis club one game and remitted another, with Brooklyn fined for not appearing at Ridgewood. The board recommended keeping Fred Goldsmith as umpire.
Games scheduled across National League American Association and International League today featuring Washingtons at Pittsburgh New Yorks at Indianapolis Philadelphias at Cleveland Bostons at Chicago Athletics at Baltimore Columbus at Brooklyn Buffalos at Rochester Torontos at Toledo Londons at Detroit with special telegram note from The Dispatch on Rochester game and scoreline fragments.
The Barnum's circus performed in Allegheny yesterday to large crowds from city and country. About 15,000 attended the afternoon show, 5,000 stayed for the concert, and the big tent was filled in the evening with capacity for part of the crowd. Tony Pastor joined the press to view acrobats clowns trained animals and riders as the showman maintained his famed reputation.
A clash erupted on Second Avenue near Franks town as colored and Italian workers employed by Booth Flinn fought over a water carrier. Police arrived in a patrol wagon, two colored men James Clark and Fred Black were arrested, and others may face charges.
The Maine stallion Nelson won the Balch stake of $10,000 in straight heats at Bracox Parx before 15,000 spectators. Alcryon repeatedly broke. Nelson led from early on and clinched victory in the first heat and across subsequent heats. Nelson owner drove the winner. crowd roared as floral honors followed.
In Cleveland Ohio the first day of the Ohio Association of Trotting Horse Breeders meet drew a good crowd despite a slow track. Races featured Forest City Farm entries Hattie Belick and Clanmore along with Melrose Lakeland Farm and Iowa. Times ranged from 2:31 to 2:54 with notable performances by Heckothrilt and Nutwood driven by noted handlers.
On a fast track with ideal weather at Gravesend on September 23, multiple races showcased strong performance. Winners included Lady Margaret in the first race, Ponting in the second, Tantas in the third, and Kenwood in the sixth, with various runners tallying second and third places across the card.
Entries announced for Gravesend races include a three quarters of a mile with Gregory Middlestone Frontenac Bronzemarte and others, a mile and an eighth with King Crab Ill Bronzemarte and more, and further events featuring Rupert Parador Sinaloa Hindoocraft and other named challengers.
Fragmented report from a horse racing event lists multiple races, starters, odds, and outcomes. Names such as Mabel, Lakeview, Birthday, Outbound, War Peak appear amid jumbled odds and placements, with incomplete times and race structure.
Toronto dispatch notes O Connor failed to return with backer Joe Rogers who says O Connor was overtrained and can beat Searle when in form. Rogers mentions an offer for a race in Alaska and possible match with Hanlan. In Omaha Patsy Corrigan and Steve Hill fought thirteen rounds with Hill winning on points after a brutal bout rendered both men heavily punished.
Sam Day, a pedestrian, phoned the office with a wager offering to travel 140 miles in 27 hours. He said he would leave a reasonable imp to get into condition if his offer is accepted.
Advertises thousands of gloves including the Derby Kid Glove at 175 dollars per dozen, Marguerette specials, Dollar Kid Glove with embroidery, undressed suede gloves, and ladies driving gloves. Also offers opera shades, cashmere garments, full winter underwear, and a wide range of gents gloves and nightshirts at various prices. Notes seasonal lay in of winter supplies.
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