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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1889
Page
6
The home team defeated Washington in a brisk game at Recreation Park. May pitched well and Maul impressed with strong hitting and a three-base shot. The Boston club reportedly acquired all Omaha players, while New York and Boston won their games, highlighting a忙 Brotherhood scheme discussion.
Phillica. Cleveland gained the edge by strong hitting in the seventh and eighth innings to clinch the win over their opponent. Score not provided.
In Indianapolis the New Yorks bolted to nine runs in the first inning while Indianapolis was unable to hold, and Welch was chased in the third. Fee relieved Shreve in the sixth with five walks, four Giants runs scoring. Darkness halted play after Indianapolis scored in the seventh. attendance about 1,000.
Pfeffer's misplay in the first inning cost Chicago a game in a pitchers' duel. Farrell was injured in the eighth and left for Darling. Attendance 3100. Final score Chicago 5 Boston 7 with Chicago errors noted and no standout features besides the muff and injury.
A Boston club player writes from St Louis detailing proposed player union actions and a new contract system aimed at aligning player interests with gate receipts. He notes secrecy, involvement of top men, and predicts the shift of influence among directors as the season 1839 nears.
John C. Davitt Jr, age 51, a Pittsburg native and former head of Pennsylvania Salt Company offices in Philadelphia, collapsed and died at the Arlington Hotel in Washington. He planned to return to Pittsburg for vacation and left behind two sisters, Miss Molly Davitt and Mrs. Hutchinson, and a brother, William Davitt of Cleveland.
President Walter Hewett says he spoke with Arthur Irwin about the Brotherhood of baseball players issues. Irwin reportedly denied any complaints about Hewett's handling and said his only concern was a possible Johnson scheme to address grievances.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces an autumn excursion to Lloydsville Rhododendron Park for September 26. Depart Union Station at 8 10 a m and return from Lloydsville at 5 p m. The trip features Allegheny scenery including the horseshoe bend and Bell's Gap Railroad.
Baseball game summary indicates Chicago Ba tied with Washingtons 39 to 39 in a close contest. The fragmented report mentions teams and a suspenseful score, reflecting a midseason matchup with limited readable details.
The Brooklins defeated Columbus 9 to 11 in a New Years game at Washington Park Brooklyn before 2,035 spectators. Caruthers starred with strong support from O'Brien Esterday and Smith infield play. Gastright was knocked out in the second inning and Easton replaced him as police kept order after yesterday’s demonstrations.
AnAdvertisement lists American Antique oak and Arion Mahogany and Conservatory Rosewood items with prices. The Washburn furniture is priced at 75 00 and is sold by H. Kleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street.
The Penns R. E. K. announce excursion tickets for Hoightse Templar at Washington D C from Oct 8 to 11. Tickets Pittsburgh to Washington and return are on sale from Oct 5 to 8 with return valid until Oct 51 and allow stopping optional at Baltimore and Harrisburg on the return.
Local retailer invites shoppers to a three day sale offering children's clothing gents furnishing goods and hats at net cost. The event runs today Thursday and Friday with cash only purchases and is located at P.O. C.C. cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Exposition visitors rate Frauenheim and Vilsack’s Pittsburg beer as unmatched for flavor and purity, declaring it the best among refreshments showcased.
National League games list Washington at Pittsburgh New York at Indianapolis Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Cleveland American Association has no games International League features Hamilton at London and Youngstown. Akron catcher Pike was struck by a pitch and lay unconscious for about thirty minutes during the Youngstown Akron series opener. Gray pitched for Youngstown.
The biggest clothing sale Pittsburg has ever seen runs for three days starting today Thursday and Friday at the P C CGC opposite the new Court House at the Grant and Diamond streets corner.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numbers and codes with the word darkness appearing among cryptic sequences. No clear event person organization or location is readable. The snippet resembles archival ledger-like data rather than narrative content.
Opening day promotion highlights Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores selling newest children’s wraps for fall and winter. Prices and goods offered aim to attract shoppers with a focus on quality attire.
Reginnere classes in dancing offered by Thuma's Academy at 64 Fourth Ave opposite the new Court House Grant and Diamond. Three classes for beginners start October 1. See amusement column for particulars.
Kingston the famous race horse lowered the mile and a quarter record to 2 06 4 beating Raceland and Tenny in a thrilling Gravesend race attended by 12 000 plus spectators. Los Angeles Raceland and Tenny led early before Kingston surged to victory by a length in the fastest time on record amid fervent excitement.
In Louisville September 44 the Sanford stakes for 2 year olds produced an upset as Blarney Stone mounted a 10 to 1 upset victory. Kitty Cheatham faded to a disqualified Milton in the stretch after a foul at the sixteenth pole altered the order of finish.
An unclear OCR fragment lists wine related terms and personal names including Eva Woods and Bonita Glocker. The text references the Wine Spectator and a possible date or score sequence but lacks coherent context or events. No full sentences or verifiable facts are present.
A five-bird shooting sweepstakes at Brunot's Island yesterday drew 14 entrants paying $10 each. The event promoted by Messia Crowe and Richardson had ten birds per entry and $140 prize money, with TW. 0. King taking first with ten straight. Several shooters tied for second and fourth with seven to eight shares, including E. EK. Shaner and A. C. M. Hostetter among others.
The Ohio Association of Trotting Horse Breeders wrapped up its fall meet with multiple stakes events and notable horses including Saggarorgillies and Haroldmont. Races at Lakeland Farm and other tracks featured times around 2:16 to 2:24, with Emery and Cyrus also showing in the results.
Beaver Pa September 24 The County Fair opened with good attendance. Trotting and pacing for country horses under five years were scheduled but no entries were made. Printer Boy Jen nie K and Grey aerideee raced in three heats with Printer Boy winning two heats. The running race for country horses will be run tomorrow. The fair runs four days with exhibits up to average. Ball games between the Beaver Gr and the female club are planned for Thursday and Friday, following a Pitt game last week.
An admirer said either McChesney or Martin of Pat Luther's Boat Club will row any Columbia Club member within four weeks for a substantial stake. The plan aims to pick the better club in a rare, honest contest attracting much local attention.
Jack Hayes telephoned the Dispatch office last night with a challenge to Billy Corcoran. Hayes will meet Corcoran under any rules, with or without gloves, for a stake of 25 a side. He will be at The Dispatch office Saturday at 9 o clock to arrange the match.
In Boston on September 24 owners of stallions Aleryon and Nelson arranged a 2500 aside match race to take place at Fleetwood Park in New York during October.
Philadelphia report notes rain halted the Grand Circuit Trotting meeting opening and the event at Driving Peninsula was postponed until tomorrow, delaying the schedule and anticipated races.
The Newmarket meeting opened with Wishing Gate taking first place in the October event. Pioneer piloted by J. J. Hill finished second and Lord Swift placed third in the race won by Mr. J V Lawrence's horse Wishing Gate.
A 70 year old Philadelphia laborer Conrad W Rupp claims a share of 2 500 000 linked to George Rapp founder of the Economite Society. He says heirs exist in Germany and nearby states and has engaged Consul Remak to pursue the claim amid Society doubts.
A 1849 weather report from Prrresvuna notes increasing cloudiness and rain in Ohio and Indiana, fair skies then light rain in West Virginia with cooler temperatures later. The United States Signal Service reports times, temperatures, and river rise data for the area, indicating a 0.2 foot river level change.
Reports list river heights and weather observations for multiple towns. Morngastown River at 3 feet 6 inches and stationary with cloudy skies. Warren River at 10 feet and falling with clear pleasant weather. Brownsville River at 4 feet 10 inches with cloudy conditions and a 67 degree thermometer reading.
A crowded hotel reception hosted by the Americus Club drew notable Republicans including Senator Delamater General Hastings Major Montooth and Colonel Hazzard. Speakers praised the party and urged turnout as the Mayflower prepared to depart with Republicans en route to the Monongahela.
A list of delegates and alternates from Philadelphia wards and clubs for the National Convention of League Clubs at Nashville is published. Names include John Finley William McWade Samuel Elements Theo Lub and others across the First to Fifth districts with multiple Republican, Union, and club affiliations.
The article lists alternates and delegates by district including names such as H Kohler, H Hardon, J NM Meck, G Foster, J Petroe, and others across regions like Greensburg, Erie, Sharon, Titusville, and Pittsburgh. Several districts omitted representation of permanent clubs or failed to select delegates for the convention.
The Boston Board of Aldermen approved allocating 50 000 dollars from the state for a new armory and for erecting statues of Grant and Sheridan. The measure awaits counsel review on legality before final action.
John Larkin aged 70 has died. He was a distant relative of Postmaster Larkin and known by many who will mourn his passing.
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