Very Close Call as Carroll and Staley Duel
Yesterday at Exposition Park the home P. L. team edged Brooklyn 4 to 3 in a tight finish in front of 726 fans. Staley pitched superbly for the home side, while errors by visitors aided the late rally. Carroll drove in the decisive runs in the last inning as Pittsburg exploited a wild throw to score amid cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn P. L
Exposition Park
Staley
Ward
Orr
McGeachy
Jarrell
Beckley
Carroll
Fields
Visner
Berkley
Hanlon
Robinson
Cleveland Beats Boston In Uneven Baseball Showdown
The Cleveland team hammered Boston with heavy bats led by Stowey and Kelly while Daley and Gumbert struggled on the mound. Notable players included Nash, Brennan, Browning, and OQuina with errors and steals noted, as umpires Pearce and Snyder called the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faerans
Cleveland
Boston
Eadford
Storey
Nash
Sorenge
Brennan
Browning
Larkin
Kelly
Brouthers
Ton
Stowey
Dt Kelly
Hichardson
Wlereland
Strack
Drrwnic
Breen
Bwin
Ieaie
Ae Strivker
Drwin
Ieatans Bwin
Satellite
En Piteh
Tewald
Thoe
Pearce and Snyder
Bisons Fall In Fifth Inning Heartbreaker At Buffalo
The Buffalo Bisons lose a late rally in the fifth inning as Cunningham walks three and wild pitches one, fueling seven runs. New York's lineup features players like Boyum, Slattery, and Mack, with Crane and Tice both pitching in a tense sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
S. Y
the Bisons
P. J
Cunningham
THEEE THAT MUST GO
The article notes that Morris Kuclkir and Robinson are not wanted for next year on the local Players' League team. Manager Hanlon denies giving notice while stating they hold current contracts. He plans to fill vacancies with unspecified players and mentions others like Carroll and Wisner amid ongoing search for suitable recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Kuclkir
Robinson
Hanlon
Carroll
Elo
Wisner
Uist
Provabl
Kwaatimen
Pinters
Fen
Home clubs clash in tentative Altoona ball game
Local fans expect an entertaining contest at Recreation Park with weather permitting. Pittsburg battery Tener and Harley likely to work, while Brooklyn outfit may be officiated by Van Haltren and Daly. G T team aims to settle scores in today’s final argument with Bowten after two hard games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L
Waris
Altoona
Tener
Harley
Pittsburg Battery
van Haltren
Daly
Brooklyn
G. T
Bowten
Recreation Park
Phillies
Arrow
Anderson
Hamilton
Frs
Burke
Brooklyns New York Tale
Fragmentary note describes a Brooklyn New York scene with unclear events and names. The readable portions hint at a local matter involving a possible incident or project but lack concrete details or outcomes.
Umpire Controversy Defines Close National League Clash
Pittsburg loses to Boston in a 9th inning heartbreaker amid disputed foul call. Burke’s two-base hit would have tied the game. umpire McQuade ruled foul. Boston leads 2-1 after six, with Sales, Hardie and Lowe productive. Attendance 240. final score 1–0.
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McQuade
N. Ll
Bostons
Wilson
Burke
Boston
Mr. Smith
Ich
Nichols
Lowe
Smith
Pittsury
la Roque
Sullivan
Brodie
Hardie
Pittsburgs
Sales
New York Team Tops Cleveland In Eleven Inning Ball Clash
The New York nine defeated Cleveland in eleven innings by better hitting. Key players included Whistler, Hemeron, Davis, and Virtue for Cleveland, while Sim had the win for New York. Earned runs: Cleveland 1, New York 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
S. 1
Hassett
Zimmer
Hornung
Delaney
Odenny
Young
Sharromp
Totels
Simmart
Whistler
Hemeron—lavis
Tiernan
Sharreet
Mases
Aley
Clarke
iays—McKeran
Virtue
Daris Immer
Denny
Glass
Want to Play Hecker's Men
Manager Hanlon and Secretary Tener of the local P L Club are willing to play a series with the NX L team after the season. A large number of patrons want to see the clubs face each other and such a series would likely be very profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecker
Hanlon
Tener
P. L
NX. L
National League standings rough and tumble column
The fragment lists league records with several batting lines and team marks. Teams named include Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Cleveland Boston and Pittsburgh with win loss records and figures suggesting percentages and totals. The data appears as a snapshot of standings or a standings table from a baseball league page.
Association Games At Toledo TolCDO
Event fragment notes a meetup in Toledo with participants listed as Smit Sage McMahon and Hobinson. Baltimore is mentioned among places. The text remains unclear on format and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Tolcdo
Ceee-Sence
Baltimore
Rora
Tomore
Smit Sage
McMahon and Hobinson
W Louisville 7 Bt Lonuts 71 Columbus 66 Hochester
Sports brief notes a game where W Louisville defeated Lonuts 71 to 66 against Hochester, with Columbus 66 mentioned in scoreline context.
Ball Games Today Across Major Leagues
National League matchups include Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Cleveland Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Chicago. No Players League or American Association games scheduled today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Players' League
American Association
Stoneboro Fair Draws Vast Attendance and Notable Stock
The second day of the Stoneboro Fair drew over 10 000 attendees as weather held clear and exhibits expanded. Superior livestock displays include top draughts and trotting horses with racing entries for tomorrow drawing big wagers on Arctic versus Crawford, Crawford favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freanelin
Stoneboro
Arctic
Crawford
Altoona Races at Driving Park Draw 6000 Crowd
A large crowd attended the Driving Park event in Altoona on September 21 with a free-for-all trotting purse featuring horses such as Miss Agnesbyte Annie Knowlton and Centena. Notable bidders included J. C. County and Ed Galvin with entries by W. O’Hara and Peter Story Jr. Widespread notes mention May Knox and Del among participants as observers record heats and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Agnesbyte
J. C
Annie Knowlton
W. O'Hara
Peter Story, Jr
Ed Galvin
Centena
M. Aston Nell
Eevseid
Knox
M. del
Cccessceneceeel
Stars Ford
J. U. Sasi
Races at Gravesend Reported with Multiple Winners
Gravesend results show Nellie Bly placing first in five furlongs with Loan tak a second and Volunteer third in race one. The mile and three sixteenths saw land set take first, Baddust second, Tristan third. Other races include Sinaloa first in mile and furlong and Vold first in five geeeee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Nellie Bly — Loantaka
Volunteer
Land
Baddust
Tristan
Stuka
Sinaloa
Demuth
Worth
Little Jim
Sam Woolf
Castaway
Ieee
Pacers Dallas and Hal Pointer Agree To Pace At Home
After lengthy talks, famed pacers Dallas and Hal Pointer finalize a match. They will pace at the home venue, bringing speed and rivalry to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daline
Hal Pointer
Pece
Homewood
Pacers
Dallas
Sensational Horse Contest Heads to Race Week
Wood hosts next week a $2,500 a side three in five heats race described as sensational with two remarkable horses. H defeated the Pittsburg horse last week while Dallas is said to be weary from a busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Pittsburg
Dallas
Braddock Gun Club Feats At Union Driving Park
Braddock Gun Club held 14 contests at Union Driving Park Bessemer with multiple shooters dominating stages. W C Jones led several matches including early rounds, Mack dominated later events and Crosby, Pearce, W Jones and others shared top spots across the lengthy shooting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Gun Club
Union
W. Jones
Jenkins
Mack
Marks
Delm
W. Pearce
Pearce
McClintock
Crosby
Alvided
Durant
Stik
Montgomery
Beach
Dar
Priddy Accepts Hammon Challenge for Local Bout
Joseph Priddy of McKee's Rocks accepted Tom Hammon's challenge printed in The Dispatch yesterday. Priddy posted a $10 forfeit and will meet Hammon at this office Monday evening between 8 and 9 oclock. Hammon must attend to proceed or Priddy will refuse to sign the articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Priddy
McKee’s Rocks
Tom Hammon
Priddy
Hammon
Tremont Club Athlete Breaks World Amateur Hop Step Jump Record
J B Connolly of the Tremont Athletic Club lowered the world amateur record for hop, step and jump to 44 feet 5 1 4 inches at Charles Bank Gymnasium. Coenen allowed six trials, Connolly achieved 41 feet 10 3 4 inches on a later attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles Bank Gymnasium
J. B. Connolly
Tremont Athletic Club
Hop
Stepana
Jowenk
Galilee
Coenen
Sporting Notes and Amateur Matchups Across Indianapolis Area
Sporadic notes report Carroll playing well yesterday. Billy Sowders pitches for an amateur club in Indianapolis and will meet Mr. U Neil tomorrow evening at his office for a match. Cincinnati club disputes a 5500 assessment for an Indianapolis deal and Louisville negotiates for week events. Sunday games set at Ellipse Park. Eighteenth Ward Football Club to play near Stanton avenue, married versus single match. all local players urged to attend. Also third annual rifle tournament set for Iroquois Club, Southside, starting October 13 with nightly shooting. National and Association league details incomplete with several matchups noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Billy Sowders
Indianapolis
U Neil
Stem
Cincinnati
Louisville
Teeason
Eelipse Park
Eighteenth Ward
Stanton Avenue
Eitabedl
Iroqueis Club
Southside
Dane Street
Chinelanatt
Seoxize
Ieeet
Chi Joteeeeeee
Ne ouls-Athumbus
Syracuse
Louisville-Hoches
Captain Trimbleton Reports Apache Rising Religious Excitement
Captain Trimbleton of Fort Sill travels through the city on his way to New York. He notes strong religious excitement among the Apache with the expected return of the Great Spirit to enter lands and whites, warning of potential attacks as mobs grow unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimbleton
Fort Sill
New York
East End man reports robbery at Old Avenue home
Charles Graham of East End went to Central station to report a $35 robbery from a house on Old Avenue. Detectives Robinson and Fitz searched him and found the money secreted inside a bet where he had hidden it and forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Graham
East End
Central Station
Old Avenue
Robinson and
Fitza
By Way of Encouragement in Ninth District Drafts
A small installment of drafts reached census enumerators in the Ninth district yesterday. About eight Pittsburg enumerators have now been drafted and it is believed all will receive their money before the first of 1901.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg and Bellevennon Coal Company Chartered
The Pittsburg and Bellevennon Coal Company was chartered at Harrisburg with capital stock of $25,000. Directors listed include William M. Verner, Charles F. Eberle, Corne, Charles Hock, and Ethan A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bellevennon
Harrisburg
William M. Verner
Charles F. Eberle
Corne
Charles Hock
Ethan A
Notable Visitors and Local Notables Travel and Stay
Emma Judh Opera Company manager J Charles Davis travels to Cincinnati doubting Duquesne Theater ready by November and Emma may not perform here this year. Denver entrepreneur W F Reed, once a Pittsburgh journalist, returns home after making money in electric business. John Neeb, State Senate candidate, leaves for Cincinnati after Philadelphia convention. Sam Call, Iowa Indian millionaire, on limited train to Washington. owns 2000 acres. Various locals and visitors register at hotels and attend events including A C Overbolt, W L Kurtz, and E J Manning with a 180 word a minute record. Samuel Boyer visits for business. Charles Wilhelm confined to bed with illness.
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J. Charles Davis
Emma Judh Opera Company
Cincinnati
Duquesne Theater
Sam Call
Iowa
Washington
Fortiae
John Frew
Wheeling
John E. Robison
United States Navy
Monongahela House
John Phillips
8. Perkins
Sharon
A.C. Milliken
Pottsville Iron Works
Duquesne
A. C. Overbolt
Scottdale
W. L. Kurtz
Berlin
Seventh Avenue Hotel
E. J. Manning
Samuel Boyer
Titusville
Charles Wilhelm
Local Incidents Reported in Two Cities
Thomas Daily of 14 Watson Street was brought to Mercy Hospital with a dislocated ankle and facial wounds after a fall at home. David Bates, a furnaceman at Edgar Thomson Steel Works, injured his left foot when it was crushed under an elevator.
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Thomas Daily
Watson Street
Mercy Hospital
David Batesxh
Edgar Thomson Steel Worke
Burgoon
Allegheny City
Burgeven
Watch to be kept on Mormon arrivals to Utah Territory
United States Consul Pope reports to Superintendent Weber that steamship Wisconsin carries Mormon elders and many women and children to Utah. Senator Edmunds replies he cannot decide on the legality without statutes and advises Utah Governor and District Attorney to monitor arrivals and report citations to the federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Territory
United States
Pope
Toronto
Weber
Wisconsin
Guion Line
Edmunds
Burlington
Deas CcLowen
United States District Attorney
Utah
Dames
Birchall trial heard more witness identifications
At the Birchall trial in Woopstown Ontario prosecutors read letters linking Birchall to Mellerish. Witnesses described a light suit, English boots, and a man with glasses or an Astrakhan cap along with Benwell. Miss Alice Smith testified and identified Birchall, recounting a handshaking meeting at the Niagara Falls station and details of her visit to post a letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woopstown
Ont
Birchall
Osler
Mellerish
Benwell
Poole
Niagara Falls
Mr. Blackstock
Miss Lockhart
Woodstock
Paris
Eastwood
Ingersoll
Alfred Hayward
Hayward
Mr. Pattison
John Perry
Governor's Road
George MacDonald
Blenheim Swamp
Charles Buck
Alice Smith
Miss Smith
Northwest
Eeil
Plot Against Diaz Surfaces In Mexican Palace Attack
A San Antonio informant relays a startling tale of an assassination attempt on President Diaz during a national celebration at the Mexican palace. A volley of gunfire and flying debris forced Diaz and his staff to retreat as forty conspirators were involved, with fifteen jailed and others fleeing as troops pursue them. The motive centers on Diazs alleged clerical alignment against Liberals, highlighted by the Presidents recent encounter with the Archbishop at the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Mexico
Diaz
Presidental
Liberal Party
Horne & Co. Avenue Stores Opening Today
Special sale on all wool tricot and homespun cloaks announced with no equal in quality. Prices listed as ten shillings for the tricot and twelve shillings for the homespun. Location at Freishman's. Weekend event promises fresh stock and new millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne & Co
Elopement Attempt Ends With Father Securing Daughter
Lizzie Horst, 20, secretly elopes with Adam Miller, 26, from Gravel Hill, Lebanon County. Farmer father chases to Lebanon, police detain Lizzie with help from Constable Gates, and Lizzie returns home with her father after legal counsel from General Gobin. Miller returns later, asserting Camden plans may continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietator
Breapre
Michael Horst
Gravel Hill
Lebanon County
Lizzie
Camden
Adam Miller
Mr. Miller
Lebanon
Det
Philadelphia
Horst
Miller
Farmer Horst
Constable Gates
General Gobin
Putting Up Coal Price Increases by Agents
Eastern and Western Coal Agents held a meeting in New York. Western agents agreed to raise prices by 25 cents per ton at Buffalo and 15 cents at Chicago with other points on October 1. Eastern agents ordered a 40 cent per ton rise for stove coal, 20 cents for nut coal, and 10 cents for broken sizes. October production set at 3,600,000 tons, up from September and last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke
Eastern and Western
Buffalo
Chicago
Eastern
John Jay Knocked Down by Cab in New York
Hon. John Jay, former U S minister to Austria, was knocked down by a cab at Forty second street and Vanderbilt avenue at noon. He was taken to St Luke's Hospital with serious injuries but by evening was bright and cheerful, aged 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jay
United States
Austria
Forty-second Street
Vanderbilt Avenue
Jay
St. Luke's Hospital
Mr. Jay
Lotteries In Danger In Kentucky And Illinois Confronts
Attorney General Hardin declares the Frankfort and Henry County lottery license void and orders the lottery offices closed under new law. National Prison Congress opens with Ex President Hayes addressing crime and prison reform. In Chicago a wage compromise is reached between the Illinois Central and trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Hardin
Nordman
Frankfort
Henry County
Parsons
Crxciinnaati
National Prison Congress
Hayes
Congress
Chicago
Illinois Central
Fine Cashmere Underwear For Infants and Children
Infants and small children can buy fine cashmere merino silk and wool underwear from Honnz and Wagp located at 41 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honnz & Wagp
Fifth Avenue
Boston and Springfield clash over county seat in Baca county
Word from LaMar Colorado reports a violent confrontation between Boston and Springfield residents over the county seat dispute. A hotel building moved toward Springfield was burned after an exchange of gunfire, with reports of wounded and deaths unconfirmed and ongoing pursuit by Boston partisans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMar
Con
Boston
Springfield
Baca
Las Animas
Downing the Coal Trust in Nashville
United States District Attorney John Ruhm filed a petition in Nashville seeking an injunction under the 1890 anti trust law. The suit targets coal mining companies and local dealers accused of forming a price fixing combine to monopolize Nashville's coal trade and bar non members from sales. The action marks an early test of the federal act in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
John Ruhm
United States
Middle Tennessee
Exchange
Wealthy baker shoots self beside dead wife in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on September 25 John New, a wealthy baker, killed himself beside an ice box holding his deceased wife. He had been despondent since her death. her funeral is scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John New
New
River Intelligence and Nixon Salvage Underway in Cincinnati
Captain Harry Brown reports the coal trade active at Cincinnati while Kana wha river field affects Pittsburg shippers but not rail traffic. Work began on raising the sunken Joseph B. Nixon with four steamboats, two coal boats, pumps, and divers caulking seams. After three hours the Nixon dipped but righted. overhauling the vessel will be costly due to damaged machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Nixon
Harry Brown
Kanawha River
Pittsburg
Joseph B. Nixon
Thomas Merrington
Cavanaugh
Merrington
River Traffic and Shipments Amid Low Water Conditions
Special telegram reports river levels falling at several points with cloudy weather and fluctuating tides. Vessels like the Rescue, Sam Clarke, Crescent, Scotia, and others arrive or bid for coal cargoes, while locks and channels near Haunot’s Island are blocked by falsework, threatening winter operations and potential boat replacements. The Southern Transportation Company adds three steamers under Captain Mason as a reorganization occurs with Lew Eye as General Manager and A J as Secretary Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Hudson Lefi
Cincinnati
Sam Clarke
Crescent
Louisville
Scotia
Wheeling
Dick Fulton
Fred Wilson
Dauntless
Delta
Hunter No. 2
John P. Thorn
Nixon
W. H. Brown & Co
Brownsville
Joseph B. Williams
Hudson
Incabet
Taz
Southern Transportation Company
Yeswerney
Captain Mason
Lew Eye
A. J
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New Wonders of
Carroll and Staley
McQuaid
P. I
Piers League
Buesto
Piitrehe Ag
Fiehia
Siiasas
Jr. Hickivy
Jarnroll
L. Hanson
Tm RD
EB Swodeltn
BF AE
Haver
Lapg'ohs
Ideper
Ori Corcoran
Mowineon
Werhing
Totus
Sttellig le
Wkton
Oancrews
Kinsion
Pittchure
Brookiins
Carrell
Pittstani
Corcoran
Kuchoe
Toseeby
Dower
Andrews
pech—Weyhing
Havinsen
Ivan
Iume
Dan
Basxson
Janet. Carroll
Bauer
Metor
Fitisburg
Mrookplies
Gatiney
Gumbert
Daley
Medford
Frown
Stoening
GiNash
Reotuin
Oquina
Kwim
Ogumbert
Nutpalo
Enew York
AE Boy
Oslattery
Mack, Fr
Rower
Sidohnston
Witter
Umnauy—Farved
Ly Doottingham
Br Trans
Crane
Cee
Enainos
Conninghaw
Holark
Meo Crane
Lert
Kare
Hutlulo
Morris, Keebre and Robinson
Brookisn
York
Bataio
Pillaburg
O- Lakoque
O Salltwak
Lofteo
Jordan
OjBrodie
Berger
Oj Hardie
Oougal Witton
Jaco
Bennett
G Sisuith
Swith P
Q Nichols
Saus
Melsart
Herger
Bali— Winon
Widilek Choise
W. L. Pe
Ww. L
Frooklyn
New Y York
Pitteburm
Stoneboro Fair
Entee
Canton
Casto
Ong
Braddock
W. F. Reed
Denver
Pitteborg
John Neeb
State Senate
State League of Republican Clubs
Beauty IN the
BOX
Blackstock
Murrey
Princeton
Elisabeth Choate
Brantford
Sensation CY Court
Sulit
Freishman’s
Il P. W
MOND
Court House
Tenneartee Companies
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Oato
United States Signal Service
Bain
Erte
Stanislaus Kulebowski
Louis Kern
Adam Bh
Ward Baldeanah
Bach
Baldewah
Erie
Himaeilf
Ohio
Robert E. Dean
Rep
John L. Wilson
Symptons
Swift
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
River Intelligence
Warnen
Momgantown
Allegheny Junction
Mbivaxsville
Toack
Max Kueri
D. F. Mclnrosa
Sharpsburg
Egypt
Ocent Cigars
L.goldsmit & Bro
Liberty St
Pittsburg, Pa
Hopper Bros.& Co
Wood ST
Cor
Fourth Ave
Phi -Wrsa
Natures
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