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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1889

Page

6

Jones Sparks Pittsburg Win Over Washingtons

The new local pitcher Jones from Homestead impressed as Pittsburg beat the Washingtons. He struck out ten, walked none, and allowed no wild pitches in a strong debut. The Senators fumbled in the field with costly errors as Keefe struggled at times.

Jones Lhfe Senators White Deacon Pitteburgs Washingtons Pittsburg Washingto Fiesna Ein Adie Clark Hite Pittsburgs Hoy Dale Manion Muller Dunlap Berk Pas Carret Oak Wises

Hoosiers Over Giants In Early Shooters Contest

In Indianapolis September 35 the Hoosiers defeated the Giants through steady pitching. Gore exited after the first inning with a strained arm, McGeachy allowed one hit in the first, Rusie performed well until being relieved in the second. Attendance 1000. Final score 5 to 2.

Indianapolis Exp Hoosiers Geterin Gore McGeachy Rusie

Indian baseball notes and errant plays in sparse recap

A fragmented box score mentions players such as Hines Crane Ewing Connor Denny Hy Metreach and Rosie with first base on balls and errors. Wild pitches by Kevie and an incorrect entry at Indianapolis are noted with an umpire McQual.

Fecienes Hinea Beery O'Rourke Hines Crane Ewing Connor Denny Busie Rosie Ens Crane Kevie Indianapolis McQual

Tener Puzzled Them In Chicago Victory Over Boston

Tener limited Boston Sloggers as Anson's West Curacao team beat Boston 4 to 0 in Chicago. Chicago batted well in early innings but failed to solve Clarkson after. Weather was chilly leading to many errors. Smith and Brouther miscues cost Boston while Tener’s pitching dominated. Attendance 20.

Boston Anson Curiaco Tener Chicago Clarkson Smith Brouther

Two Hits Halt Cleveland as Phillies Shutout

Cleveland notes a 2-0 Phillies win with only two hits, attendance about 500. Pitcher Bakley and catcher Zimmer worked in a short game lasting one hour and minutes.

Cleveland Philadelphians

League Reported to Buy All Western Clubs

St Paul notes the Evening Dispatch prediction that Conant of Boston will meet Frank Selee to discuss transferring Western Association teams to the National League next season. If approved, Western clubs would join the NL, with no player raises but recompense to Western cities’ locals. players generally favor the move for professional reasons.

Jones Washingtons St. Louis St. Pacy Moon Evening Dispatch Conant Boston Billings London St. Paul Frank Selee Heston Northwest Spalding New York Spaidi Smtehar Omaha Tranel Ual

Manager Hanlon Believes Jones Ready for Big Pitch

Manager Hanlon was delighted last evening and expects Pitcher Jones to come on strong. The Pills arrive today and Galvin will be the home pitcher.

Pittsburg Jones Homestead Senators Hanlon Galvin

New Yorkers Narrowly Stave Off Home Loss

In a compact clash, New Yorks beat an opponent 78 to 5S with late defense stifling rebounding and a 36 point surge from a standout guard.

New Yorks Dianapolis

Prominent St. Louis Players Fined and Suspended

The St. Louis ball club’s board suspended several players after an all-day hearing for not playing to win. Latham was fined 200 and excluded for the season, King 100 and excluded, Chamberlain 100, and Robinson boarded for attempting to swallow a brewery. Von der Abe taunted the team and smiled after the verdict.

St. Louis Dispatch von der Abe Chamberlain Latham King Robinson Portaman's Park

Jamestowns Roll Over Drummers In Uneven Derby

Jamestowns of New York defeated the Drummers Drumer by a wide margin in a chaotic game. The mismatched teams produced a lopsided score as the Jamestowns dominated play from start to finish.

Droomers Exe Jamestowns New York Crese Sesso Itrummers Jamestown

Youngstown and Akron Split Games in Championship Series

Youngstown and Akron clubs faced off in a two game set in Youngstown. The home team won both contests by the score of Midvand to. After the twin results the Youngstown club leads the series one game to none.

Youngstown Akron

Louisville Races Highlight Suspicious Riding and Offbeat Finishes

Racing at Louisville featured two favorites losing as long shots paid. A jockey was suspected of foul riding in the first race while the Warren-Murphy fight ended abruptly and undecided. the day saw dramatic finishes and a fatal horse accident at the fence during Eva Wise’s run.

Louisville Harrisburg Stoval Bonita Eva Wise Griffin Ray Salute Silver Lake Lena Han Heart's Ease Little Crete Lena Ban Time

Muddy Gravesend Track Sets Fast Paces and Wins

Graving mud four inches deep at Gravesend today. Bella B won the first race in 1:17 with Sal vina second and Manola third. Swift led in the second race with a 144 time and Oarsman placed second. Civil Service won the Neptune stakes with Millie Williams and King Elmstone following. The fourth race saw Ki Major Lily win in 1:17 with Tulansae second and Blue Rock among placers.

Gravesend Hella B Salvini Colhont Manola Bella B Salvina Oy Swift Taviston Swift Oarsman Civtaton G . Civil Service St. James Grampares King Elmstone Carne C Jennie Wily Diana Millie Williams Gry Mlemma Civil Service Foie Oe Ile Eve Kaloolah Castaway Il Badge Exile Kaetznig King’s Own Emin Aiaih

Gravesend Entries and Race Details From New York

Gravesend reports list tomorrow's races with weights and entrants including Joe Lee Now or Never Caliente and Glory a Vivian. second race features Indian eighth and other horses with weights up to 164. Beaver PA notes a large fair crowd with Vennette winning a 2:03 pace and Oracle a 2:40 trot. Tomorrow includes free for all races and a 240 pace at Exposition Park events delayed by fencing damage.

Prtend Ind Helin Joe Lee Caliente Ui Tavistan Glory Lots Galop Madstone Kingston Teraee Degach Beaver Vennette Bessie Billie J M G Sschad Ollie Hayden Oracle Rainbow To Jennie Dream Exposition Park

Annual meeting and races of the Juniata Valley Bicyclists

Exhibits of fruits grain and blooded horses on display for years. A trotting race won by Duke in two straight heats with a best time of 2 35. The Juniata Valley Bicyclists announce their annual meet and races for tomorrow afternoon.

Ww Ritz Altoona Duke Juniata Valley

Rowing Regatta at Harrisburg Damp Track Meet

Annual Central Pennsylvania Rowing Association regatta on the Susquehanna River in rain. The mile and a quarter course saw E. C. Rauch and O. M. Cope land of Harrisburg win the first race, beating Noble Righter and DeWitt C. Denny of Columbia in 7 minutes. Reading’s Bade Scheele and Charlies sree Ht man of Columbia also placed in a later event, with the Reading club finish six lengths ahead in the Columbia club contest.

Central Pennsylvania Rowing Association Susquehanna River E. C. Rauch O. M. Copeland Harrisburg Noble Righter DeWitt C. Denny Columbia Reading Club

Stopped Burlesque Fight Ends Unsatisfactorily in Frisco

Warren and Murphy fought a dull bout in Frisco until a time call saved Warren in the thirtieth round and the match was declared unsatisfactory. Referee Cook and club officers ordered the stage cleared and may withhold the purse.

Warren Murphy Frisco San Francisco Mast Yarren Cook Fenda

Sullivan Aims for Return After Sprained Ankle

John L. Sullivan, sober and penitent, travels to New York to seek forgiveness for an early week confrontation. He claims a sprained ankle forced him to withdraw from a sparring session and plans a public show the next night if an audience can be found.

Paton BosTox John L. Sullivan New York

California Athletic Club hears draw fix alleged in boxing bout

A California Athletic Club meeting disclosed a job to fix last night’s fight between Murphy and Warren to end in a draw. Warren would not be knocked out, ensuring a long bout and a potential payout for Weither.

San Francisco California Athletic Club Murphy Warren Arren Weither

Will Row Again Braver Fallis Race On Beaver River

Dan Gould of McKeesport and Charles Schell of Braver Fallis will race a two mile course on the Beaver river next Saturday for $100 a side. Gould recently defeated Schell in a prior match at this venue.

Braver

Kansas City Jockey Club Fall Meeting Postponed Again

The opening of the fall meeting of the Kansas City Jockey Club was postponed until tomorrow due to the track condition from heavy rains.

Kansas City Kansas City Jockey Club

Sporting Notes and Local Games Mixed in Schedule

The column lists multiple local games and upcoming matches including the Homesteads versus Ladies' team, Kaufmann and Gusky in a $5 side game, and a ball game between the Hobs and the Charles Runnettes for $5. It notes a midweek league finish, preparations for a Manor Station tournament, and plans for Cleveland visits by the McKeesport and Lawrenceville Turners. Also mentions a skiff race on the Youghiogheny River on October 6 with about 90 entries.

Homesteads Manx Baldwins International League Dexiap Anton Hot Springs Kaufmann Gusky Brotherhood E. ©. McClelland Hobs Charles Runnettes Gumberts Tarentum Times Nine Peter Priddy EAE Soeistok Clelland Western Pennsylvania Manor Station Tue McKeesport Lawrenceville Turners Cleveland Pittsburg al Pratt Nimiock H .B. Phillips W. Dowees Woodes Youghiogheny

Man named Shay noted in city yesterday

Police were notified that a man using the name Shay met an acquaintance yesterday. The report mentions a brother in the city and references various local ads and storefronts including merchants selling overcoats tea coffee and remnants.

Shay Ele Ee Msn

Prohibitionists Converge in Harrisburg for State Convention

The Pennsylvania State Convention of the Union Prohibitory League gathers in Harrisburg with about 300 delegates from 46 counties. The group presses for constitutional prohibition and broader anti liquor laws, while avoiding fielding candidates and backing prohibitionist platforms across parties.

Union Prohibitory League Harrisburg Union Prohibitory League of Pennsylvania League

Hebrew New Year Observances Across City Synagogues

The Hebrew New Year began at 6 o clock with services in orthodox synagogues and a large Reformed synagogue gathering on Eighth Street. Rev Dr Meyer gave a sermon on its origin and meaning urging charity to the poor and fidelity to faith. A special choir performed with named members.

Eighth Street Meyer

Lincoln School Board saga ends with no more meetings

Mr MacLaughlin, opposing re election of Miss Gardner as writing teacher, claimed no further board meetings will occur. He said the board quits disputation, claiming they “out like men” while the other side must go. He blamed the teacher for keeping children nervous, noting they produced three strong candidates who were ignored.

Lincoln School Board MacLaughlin

Reinehart Fined Ten Dollars After Assault Hearing

Walter and Edward Relinehart faced a magistrate hearing with Superintendent Davis of Pittsburgh Traction Railway detailing an assault on conductor Geo Wiseman. Wiseman testified Reinehart struck him multiple times after an incident involving removing Reinehart’s sister in law from a car. Edward Reinehart was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Walter Edward Relinehart Hyndman Davis Pittsburg Traction Railroad Geo Wiseman Reinehart Edward

Local Art Sale Offers French Drapery at Half Price

An abbreviated ad notes a gallery at 10 and 19 Sixth St offering French drap d ete fabrics at $125 per yard, marked down from $250, labeled as slightly imperfect but high quality. Also mentions architectural drawings and baking powder brands Huevus and HACgE.

Huevus & Hacge Ussu

Jealous Housekeeper Fires At Furniture Dealer

A. A. Hays, a second hand furniture dealer at 2626 Penn Avenue, was shot three times in the leg by his former housekeeper S S A Waisel last night. The assailant, jealous after learning he planned to marry another woman, fired three bullets into his calf before fleeing.

A. A. Hays Penn Avenue A. Waisel

Ives Case Jury Fails to Reach Verdict

The jury in the Ives case failed to reach a verdict after polling showed ten for conviction and two for acquittal. Recorder Smyth discharged the jurors. Ives was remanded to the Tombs. It was noted two jurors stood for acquittal on initial ballots and that Ives would face trial again after possible motions.

Ives New York Smyth Everett Hotel Stance Lyes John Anderson Manuel Williams Urer Colonel Fellows Fellows Ludlow Street

Defense Demands Ordinary Jury for Cronin Case

In Chicago September 25 Judge McConnell asked to resume jury impaneling in the Cronin case. Defense attorney Forrest moved to abandon special venire and summon talesmen from the full citizen body. Mills for the State argued the special venire was necessary after exhausting the regular panel. The judge signaled a change in juror summoning and would adjourn to survey countywide representative citizens.

Chicago Cronin McConnell Criminal Court Forrest Talesmen Mills

Bankers Convention Debates Silver and Legal Tender Plan

The American Bankers Association held its largest convention in Kansas City with about 1000 delegates. President Charles Parsons of St. Louis opened the gathering as discussions featured Mr. William P. St. John of New York presenting a technical paper opposing free silver and proposing a plan to retire government legal tender notes by redeeming them with silver coinage and certificates while preserving money in circulation.

Kansas City American Bankers’ Association Charles Parsons St. Louis Eugene P. Hendricks Methodist Episcopal Church South Joseph Chick Kansas City Clearing House St. John

Taken Back by the Church

Bishop Wigger of Newark said Father Butler and his wife from Jersey City have received absolution and the excommunication ban was lifted. Butler sought forgiveness after repeated appeals, and the church never recognized the marriage as valid.

New York Wigger Newark Father Butler Jersey City

The Engineer Not Drunk

The Coroner ordered Engineer Twombley arrested after the freight collision with the Blue Island accommodation. He was taken to Englewood station, slightly injured from the crash, and alleges no lights were on the passenger coach. Witnesses dispute reports of intoxication, stating Twombley was sober.

Chicago Englewood Engineer Twombley Blue Island Twombley

New Derby Kid Glove Sale with Wide Selection

Thousands of pairs of gloves offered with embroidered backs in black and color options priced from 50c to 175 dollars. Includes special Marguerette Kid Glove, Dollar Kid Glove, undressed suede Kid in multiple sizes, opera shades, cashmere undergarments, and a full line of fall and winter wear plus gentlemen’s shirts, suspenders, neckwear, and hats.

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