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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1890
Page
6
Amalgamation Of Baseball Leagues Nears Completion
Telegram from Louisville reports the American Association and Brotherhood merger nearly complete with signing pending. League lineup includes Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Louisville, St. Louis, Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Sunday games to be played, beer sold on grounds, and a general admission canteen planned. Players’ League supporters caused initial friction, but terms were set by the American Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
American Association and Brotherhood
Phiadelphis
New von Brooklin
Baltimore
Pittstacg
Chicago
Brooklyn clubs seek league realignment and sell hopes
A fragment outlines influence on shifting teams among leagues. It mentions the Brooklyn National and gg clubs planning a combined move and notes similar actions by the Atabedon and Phila dia clubs. The Cincinnati club reportedly aims to join a new organization while Stern drives efforts to sell a team to Players' League as a bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shou Seer
Louisville Club Plans Championship Games With Boston P L Club
Rumor says Louisville American Association team will stage a series of championship games with the Boston P L club. Local officials claim the arrangement is nearly settled while Louisville may ignore the national agreement. N L director O Neil and New York manager Mutrie doubt the plan though there is reason to think Louisville is preparing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Boston P. L
Louisville American Association
Boston P.L
P. L
O'Neil
N. L
Mutrie
New York
Unclear historical baseball scores and mixed notes
Fragmented OCR records show multiple city games with inconsistent scores and names. Mentions include Toledo, Baltimore, Louisville, Rochester, Columbus, Syracuse, and St Louis with partial team and pitcher references, plus stray numbers and garbled terms.
Exhibition Game Between New York and Brooklyn Clubs
A September 23 exhibition in Brooklyn drew about 100 fans. New York led 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 6 5 over Brooklyn 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3. Highlights: Van Halteren had a two base hit. Crane homered. Errors favored New York 6 to Brooklyn 4. Time 1 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nittedurg
Rome
Atke
Iller
Gisser'k
Lakoquel
Whistier
Burkett
Dee Barecti
Fi Tates
Rusie
Wilson
Buckler
Jordan
Suarrett
Smith
Hsu
Pittsburg
Miller
Whistler
Rasie
Titee
la Roque
Sales
Sharrott
Itteburg
tasle—Miller
Gimescock
Rupp
E Tiernin
Burkem
Clark
Ommier
Gilasscork
OlaRoque
À Berger
Hurkett
Pki
Dsecker
Bassett
O/Saies
Rush
Wient
Huckley
Odordan
Murphy
Anders'n
Pittsberg
Sey York
Law
Glasscock
Plieburg
Ander- Holt
Rosie
Huse
Anderson
Loren Staley
Dispatch
Exte
Brooklyn Brotherhood
Brooklyn
Rams
van Haltern
Canner
Crane
Brook
Eries
Brown
Sawders
Dally
Baseball Schedule Mixed Across Cities and Associations
The schedule lists Natational League games including Boston Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago and Players League matchups with Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Buffalo Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago. Association games show Athletics St Louis Baltimore Toledo Syracuse Columbus Rochester Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NaTionat League
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Players’ League
Buffalo
Association—Athletics
St. Louis
Balkinmore
Toledo
Syracuse
Columbus
Rochester
Louisville
Baseball doubleheader at city parks with star pitchers
Two games scheduled today at Recreation Park and Exposition Park. The Boston team faces the local National League club at Recreation Park with John Clarkson likely pitching for the visitors and the home team ready to counter. At Exposition Park John Ward's Wonders meet the local team as game conditions look favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
N. L
Recreation Park
John Clarkson
Exposition Park
John Ward
Wonders
P.ee
Palo Alto Fails to Lower Record in Cincinnati Trotting
In Queen City trotting races Palo Alto attempts a mile to break his record but fails. Over 1,500 spectators watch. Walter Herr wins the 2:27 trot at Greenleaf. other horses listed include Van Tassel Catherine Le burn and ALWHO with mixed times and several breaks affecting last quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Queen City
Palo Alto
Walter Herr
Greenleaf
van Tassel
Catherine le
Phive
Capa
NeEwen
Gorges
Charles Mi
Charles Mi. Mavin
Hickok
Beaver County Fair Trot and Pace Races Highlight Opening Day
At Beaver fair on September 2 a large crowd attended the opening. Farm produce was meager due to fruit failure, but livestock exhibits impressed. In the county trot six entries raced with Rank W winning in three straight heats. The county pace saw Brandy and Lattle among the contenders, with Lattle taking top honors in straight heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Beaver
Beecher
J. D. Williams
Nellie Bly
Edward Truxall
Nellie
M. M. Edowner
Rank W
John Walsh
Brandy
J. D. Zeler
Joe
Lattle
Races at Gravesend Record Varied Results
Results from Gravesend races on September 2 show multiple finishes with names misread by OCR. First race won by a horse with uncertain spelling. Veronica the Time second. Other races listed winners Kasson Grimaldi Demoth Sinales Loe Lanier Adage Esquemaux St Paris Kare Busteed Houston Gertie D Little Jim Castaway Hambler with various second and third place finishes and reported times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Veronica
Toile Ands
Diabio
Kasson
Grimaldi
Saat
Demoth
Sinales
Prince Fonso
colt by Orange Blossom sells for 4200 dollars
A 3-year old colt, sired by Orange Blossom and dam Queen Bess, later described as a full brother to Garri Srv Wadde Lanabens, was offered but the sale was refused at 4200 dollars. The report notes the horse had previously worked 500 weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Blossom
Queen Bess
Backman
Garri- Srv
Wadde
Opening Day at Altoona Driving Park Races
Altoona notice reports opening day crowds at the Altoona Driving Park Association races. It lists race results with driver and horse names, times, and purses, plus a letter to the Dispatch’s Sporting Editor proposing a 25 game checker match with T J O Neil of Soho Wheel ing to be held at The Dispatch office on Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epfcal
Altoona
Altoona Driving Park Association
Svecon
Elo
Harry W.ay
Dan
Knowlto
Mb Ada R. Shaw
Alvin A. Fee
Mande B. m
Deff Davis
Aaron
Aida Tom. T. Dg. Chambers
Hyderabad
Charles
Audy
Champenour
O'Neil
the Dispatch
T. J. O'Neil
Soho
Wheeling
Dispace
Smithfield Street
Marion Wins 12th Great Foal Stakes at Newmarket Meeting
At Newmarket on October 1 Hartington's colt Marion secured victory in the 12th Great Foal Stakes run over one mile and two furlongs straight. Blue-Green owned by the Duke of Westminster finished Senet while Alloway belonged to J. HH. Houldworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Newmarket
Hartington
Marion
Duke of West
Blue-Green
Senet
J. HH. Houldworth
Alloway
Sporting Notes and Early Football Prep Across Clubs
A roundup of sports chatter notes mentions Raper winning four Phillies starts, a 45 to 5 victory by the J. Vieners over Liberty State, and an ongoing players league rumor mill. Also noted are an all day Braddock Gun Club shoot in Bessemer with nine matches, match race talks on Lake Quinsigamond, and Fitzsimmons vs Anestear Carroll talks with Demspey heading to Portland. University of Pennsylvania looks to field a strong football team with training under Church and Wagenhurst and players named Cahill Wright Y Wangsman Church Beaumont Field Thayer Williams Stober Dewey Darragh Stirus Bowser Harris Spacht. Boxer Johnny Merray seeks Dixon bout with $100 stakes and fair venue arrangements. Dixon backers and Boston spectators show strong betting interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fuller
McCarthy
Brotherhood
Bessemer
Braddock Gun Club
AML
Ten Eyck
South Brooklyn
John Joyce
Springfield
Lake Quinsigamond
Boston
R. M. Frank
Olympapecas Club
New Orleans
Jack Dem
Fitzsimmons
Anestear Carroll
Mr. Frank
Chicago
Bor Sey
Puritan
Dempeecy
Portland
Gre
Lynch
Lynch Coes
Lathom
University of Pennsylvania
Sapialn Church
Wagenhurst
Lik
Cahill
Wright
Y Wangsman
Church
Beaumont
Field
Thayer
Williams
Stober
Dewey
Darragh
Stirus
Bowser
Harris
Spacth
Johnnis Merray
George Dixon
Atrocious Assault on 82-Year-Old at West Eighth Street
An 82-year-old widow, Mrs. George Cullom, was robbed at her home 150 West Eighth Street when a man posing as a coal delivery, assaulted her with a club. He fled as workers nearby raised the alarm, indicating a clear intent to plunder the old lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crscisyati
George Cullom
West Eighth Street
Louisville Racing Results Reported with Multiple Scratches
Louisville September 23 Race results list several outcomes from today’s meet. In the mile and eventy yards, Gymnast es Robin finished second with Le Premier third. The five-eighths mile saw Rosalind second and Ace Reputations third, both times noted. The one mile feature had Chimes first, Maracaines Jones-Uam first, Mary Maz second, with Klme in third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvill
Gymnastes Robin
le Premier
Rosalind We Eee
Tare
Manere
Chimes
Mara Ca Aes Ee Nee Eee Jones
Uam
Mary Maz
Klme
Babies Caps Arrive In Plush Silk Styles At Peoples Store
The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue announces a fresh stock of infants caps in plush and sarah silk fine, available in all colors and shapes. Prices range from 250 to 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
People’s Store
Fifth Avenue
First day of Southern Ohlo races features trot leaders
September 2 report from DarTex notes 23 trot starters with Cadmonia winning three sentinel heats and Alma finishing third. Best Patsy K. named in the event order. Times listed 2:38 and 2:31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DarTex
Sentinel Tikes
Alma
Patsy K
Tire
Bread Advice and Local Merchants Ad
Bread is the staff of life and good bread delights the soul. The notice promotes Marvin's Queen Jubilee or Red Seal Bread from grocers and asserts it is the best in the land. Also mentions MWS Mzr's neckwear and James H. Arken & Co at 100 Fifth Ave with Paria London Berlin novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Mzr
James H. Arken & Co
Fifth Ave
Lord Lytton Among Top Bred Young Stallions Foaled
Baltimore report notes Lord Lytton as one of the best bred young stallions ever foaled, highlighting the high quality lineage and promise for future breeding potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lord Lytton
Nomination Accepted by New Castle Democrat for Congress
In New Castle on September 23, the Democratic Congressional Conference endorsed and accepted the nomination for Congress by the Harmony convention. The delegate letter praises the convention’s principles, denounces primary fraud, and pledges service to all district classes and soldiers. The conference adjourned in the evening after 23 ballots with Hoyt nominated on the eighteenth ballot, though votes later shifted and continued a deadlock among Mercer, Lawrence, and Butler counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Thomas W. Phillips
James Galbraith
Phillips
New Caste
Harmony
Congress
Vallor
Butler
Hoyt
Lawrence County
Mercer
Lawrence
Livingston
Democrats nominate William McAleer for Congress in Third District
Philadelphia September 23 State Senator William McAleer is set to be nominated for Congress on Thursday by Third district Democrats. Ward conventions foreshadow the result as the Fourth ward backs McAleer with 19 of 34 delegates and some opposition may switch sides. The full ticket includes Hartranft Dechert Beasley Bensenderfer Finletter and district congressmen Flanii Lott McAleer Ayres Taylor Donohue Quigley Sentner Fow. Only seven districts show any chance of Democratic victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William MecAleer
Fourth Ward
Vaux
Frank A. Hartranft
Robert P. Dechert
William McAleer
William M. Ayres
J. Harry Taylor
Andrew Florence
George McGowan
James W. Lee
John Donohue
George Quigley
Charles RB. Sentner
John H. Fow
Prohibitionists Nominate Full Ticket in Lackawanna County
Scranton September 23 Lackawanna county prohibitionists nominate a full ticket with Henry J Hogger of Carbondale for Congress and A C Davis of Blakely for Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Dispatcch
Scraston
Lackawanna County
Congresse
Henry J. Hogker
Carbondale
Senate
A. C. Davis
Blakely
Goldwin Smith Speaks on McKinley Tariff at Union Club
Goldwin Smith, president of the Commercial Union Club, warns that the McKinley tariff is a general policy impacting Canada and other nations. He cites Senator Sherman’s letter urging reciprocity and warns against annexation-minded views, stressing Canada's resilience and a need for mutual trade arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldwin Smith
Commercial Union Club
Sam
Dominion
Toronto
Canada
England
Smith
Senator Sherman
E. Wiman
Senate Chamber
Washington
Isup
Congress
Senate
Jous Sheeman
Sherman
United States
Land League Denounces British Arrests as Irish Leaders are Honored
At Cirxcorxall on September 23 the National Council of the Irish National League of America adopted resolutions condemning the Dillon and O'Brien arrests by the British Government. The statements pledge strong support for Ireland’s governors, rally for home rule, praise Dillon and O'Brien, and mourn John Boyle O'Reilly, praising his patriotism and literary advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
O’brien
O'Reilly
Cirxcorxall
National Council
Irish National League
Wheeneas
Irish National League of America
Cincinnati
John Dillon
William O'Brien
England
Ireland
O'Brien
Queen Victoria
John Boyle O’ Reilly
Treland
Northwest wind and temperatures reported in Prrestine
The U S service officer in this city provides a brief weather note for September 23 1890 with a 2:00 PM observation. Maximum temperature 4 degrees? Minimum temperature not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Service
River Telegrams Show Mixed River Levels and Weather
Key river reports reveal varying stages from MoncaNTown to Evansville, with several rivers falling and weather generally clear or cool. Louisville notes a booming boat trade while St Louis reports steady levels and cooler conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncantown
Warren
Evansville
Legheny Junction
Thermeter
Wickss
Wheeling
Bedford
Pittsburg
Courier
Parkersby
K. M
Hudson
ST. Louis
Convention Snags Suffrage Vote in Mississippi
The Jackson convention faced a delay as section 7 of the county officers article granted two extra years to terms expiring January 1892 without an election. A heated debate followed after amendments and substitutes, a hostile substitute was tabled 62 to 57, and the session adjourned at 6 P.M. until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Msss
Remains of a Mastodon Discovered Near Newburg
The mastodon skeleton found at Higate near St Thomas is exhibited in Ottawa. The grave area measures 35 by 21 feet with bones scattered in a marl bed six feet below the surface and covered by black loam. The length of the animal, based on found bones, exceeds earlier discoveries and is larger than any known from Kentucky Ohio California or Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Higate
St. Thomas
Newburg
N. Y
Kentucky
Ohio
Url
California
Oregon
Allegheny Centennial Committee Fails to Quorum
A quorum was not present to open the Allegheny Semi-Centennial Committee meeting last night. A balance of 27 dollars remains to be returned to the city from the appropriation. Detective Johnston recovered Hache Ball, a 13 year old girl, from Annie Rooney's on Middle Street. She will be returned to her Sharpsburg home. A directory indicating office locations will be placed in City Hall rotunda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Keystone
Duncan Avenue
Secre
Whitfield Travels Through City On Way To Washington
Second Assistant Postmaster General Whitfield passed through the city yesterday en route to Washington. He criticized the system used to appoint clerks and said a new successor for Clarkson should be named, stating the ten day cycle causes delays and inefficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitfield
Washington
Clarkson
White Caps Order Man From His Horse
Philip Wilberling of the Twenty-seventh ward is forced to leave his horse within a week or face tar and feathers by the White Caps in a vigilante action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Wilberling
Twenty-seventh Ward
Birchall Trial resumes with witness identifications of evidence
The Birchall trial proceeds with witnesses linking items to the deceased and noting implications for the defense. Pelly and Benwell identify teeth, plate, pencil case, ring, and clothing while Davis fixes sighting distance at 528 feet. Eldridge recounts discovery details and snow on the body. Constable Watson describes exhumation plans and Birchall’s guarded demeanor before police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonstock
Unt
Birchall
Young Pelly
Charles Benwell
Engineer Davis
Constable Watson
Princeton
Benweil
Autumnal Advice on Warm Feet and Clean Lungs
The notice urges warm dry feet and waterproof boots, warns against coughing and colds, and claims pneumonia and consumption can start from a cough. It advises removing rubbers briefly, starting a cough with whiskey, and endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the strongest medicinal whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Serpent Sightings Reported Along Bay of Quinte
Residents in Eixeston Ontario confirm a large sea creature seen in the Bay of Quinte moving at high speed. A milkmaid saw it within close range as it surfaced and made a rushing noise before lifting its head. Farmers remain on alert watching the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eixeston
Ont
Bay of Quinte
Guna
Death Claims John H. Middiston After Amputation
John H. Middiston, 77, prominent local farmer, died after blood poisoning from an amputated toe that began 18 years of trouble and ended his life. He had lived here 40 years and was buried yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsprey
John H. Middiston
Weekly mortuary report records seventy two deaths
The report for the week ending September 21 lists 72 deaths overall with four due to typhoid fever and five from diphtheria.
Three-Quarters of Colon Burned in Panama Riot
At Panama on September 23 a massive fire destroyed three quarters of Colon after starting midnight. About 150 buildings burned, including nearly all public buildings, with an estimated loss of 1.5 million dollars. Police and military fired on looters, killing and wounding several as reinforcements and food supplies were sent to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colon
Fifth Street
Royal Mail
Miners Confront Local Company Over New York Gang Arrival
A 200 man gang from New York arrived at Inwix to work in the mines. Thirty two were shipped out today and forty more will be sent away tomorrow by the miners committee. A large meeting of labor leaders is planned later this week to prepare for a prolonged battle with the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Park
New York N. L
Smith
Bharrett
New York
Denny
Rosie
Burkett
Brkett
Anderson
Glasscock
Jefierd
Rusie
Hurkett
Pittsburg
Inwix
Miniors
Boy Hero Drowns After Saving Brother at Picnic Creek
Clarinda Iowa September 23 Fernie Lisle twelve and his nine year old brother were at a town picnic when the younger child fell into a deep creek. Fernie plunged in and dragged him to shore but exhausted by the rescue effort sank and drowned leaving a hero’s fate in a tragic accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
Clarinda
Fernie Lisle
Fernie
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Vncinisti
Flor
Pitsburg
X.L
Yesteedat
Cincinnatis
Philadelphias
Gleason
Mullane
McPhire
Allen
Janday
Thomp
Ogo Lehriver
Mayer
Fiidiedelphia
Baer
Reilly
baecs—Halliday
Eamiion
Clements
Len
Ails Latham
Kieceton
Lewe
McKean
Tucker
Oo Daris
O'Sullivan
Virtue
Brodie
Gilks
O Mines
Stualley
Mofarr
Wimmer
Bennett, c
View
Pheo
Delaney
Getecin
L. Pe
laeCleveland
Eumoe
Association Games
Hochtater
Louieville
Ein Ata Wwrew
Siwletics
Summany
Hita
St Louis
Athletics
Nichole
Green
Collumbus
Zia
Mmany— Ries, Chamberlain and O'Connor
Pitt
Eacing
Ppccual
Sporting Notes
J. G
Yesteray
Raper
Phillies
J. Vieners
Liberty State
Olly
Gravesen
Canton
Baviane
Suwon
D Miles
Nervine
Jos
Fleming & Son's
Market St
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Cloak and Millinery
Paris
Berlin
Fleishman & Co
P. cc. C
Clothing ComPanyy
Grant and Diamond Ats
The
Court House
Lonlaville
Ohlo
Paria
MecAleer
Land League
Pennsylvania
Farr
Ticas
Newbure
White Caps
Murray
J Shoes
Death
Him
Des
van Houtens
Att Irwin
Biles Brother
Oor
Loxpor
Prize Association
Slavin
Me- Aslits Sil Pee
Egypt
Ocent Cigars
L.goldsmit & Bro
Liberty St
Tickler Plug
BACCO
Sut-Uwr
Ters and Men’s Furnishers
Star Corner
Oe E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhawn
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