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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
6
The Boston team defeats Philadelphia with Galvin delivering a standout pitching and hitting display. New York loses, widening the gap for first, while Washington misses Cleveland due to a railroad wreck delaying travel. Umpire calls and fielding miscues color a windy Recreation Park contest with late dramatic runs.
Boston pitchers Busie and Clarkson square off against Cleveland with Sommers, Clarkson, Smith, and Brouthers contributing two-base hits. Richardson drives in runs as Boston secures a 6 run output while handling errors and balls.
Chicago won as Richardson misplayed in the seventh inning while both pitchers were strong and the Giants poor support. Duffy highlighted base running as a feature. Ewing left injured, Brown substituted. Raw cold weather and crowd of about 500 accompanied the game. final score Chicago 4 New York 3 with Chicago players earning the win.
Manager Harry Wright, visiting with the Philadelphia team, bets the New Yorks will capture the League pennant. He cites expected pitcher turnover as a factor and lauds Clarkson as a wonder, noting the current stretch is among the most exciting he has known.
The Washington club arrived in Cleveland near evening and the umpire awarded the game to Cleveland 9 to 0 due to a railroad wreck delaying the Washington team. The incident cut short the scheduled league contest.
A garbled sports snippet shows Boston and Philadelphia with a close tally and scattered numbers, including Indiana and Chicago references, and a Washington score near 338, suggesting a multi-game or box score fragment. The readable data imply a basketball or similar game score summary with mixed team mentions.
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. New York at Chicago. Boston at Indianapolis. Washington at Cleveland. Baltimore at Brooklyn.
Brooklyn and Columbus drew after darkness halted play in the seventh inning at Washington Park. Weather and poor grounds challenged the game with 2173 in attendance. umpire Hengle faced dissatisfaction as both clubs protested. Brooklyn led in errors and earned runs, while Columbus had a slim deficit in earned runs.
The Baltimores defeated the Athletics today by superior all round work. Cunningham starred and received strong support. A second game was rained out in the fifth inning with the score tied. Attendance 1,614. Stolen bases by Shindle and Welch. Double plays Kay, Mack and Tucker. Pitchers Cunningham and Bausewine. Umpire Ferguson.
In St Louis on September 26 the Louisvilles edged the Browns after leading to the ninth inning. Stivetts pitched well while Ebret struggled. Captain Comiskey was hit by a pitch but kept running and contributing. Donfire hit a home run as Milligan and Ebret provided the key hitting and speed in a tense game.
Report states that the delinquent individuals were identified during the incident in Louisville. Latham and a co-defendant allegedly removed items from lockers, prompting a police response.
A tense ball game between Springfield and Youngstown ended with Springfield winning 1060 to 1% as fans enjoyed a lively seventh inning rally. The teams plan to meet again tomorrow with play continuing into October.
The article notes a tense pennant chase with a potential forfeit under disputed CUNEANCES. It records a game won by Kaufmann against an opponent 2 1 at Cycle Park on July 14, and mentions Buffalo's poor form, Rowe and White signing with the Pittsburgs, a postponed Toronto game due to low attendance, and President Dar of New York backing fair play over technical advantage in the Philadelphia-Boston dispute.
Willam Walter Phelps, newly named American Minister to Germany, was presented to Emperor William. In a cordial address, Phelps pledged to strengthen the longtime friendship between Germany and the United States, noting German Americans and shared interests. The Emperor cautioned about continuing harmony and praised American enterprise and order.
New York story of a full grown man kidnapped on his way to Mexico and sold into virtual slavery. David Kennedy testified before Judge Cowing and Liverpool Jack Fitzpatrick, who ran the scheme, with Kennedy detailing trap and 12 hour railway work for scant pay. The trial was to conclude the next day in a crowded courtroom.
In Kansas City on September 26 a supposed dynamite bomb with fuse was found in a Court House wall angle. A threatening letter mentions targets including the Court House jail and Sentinel office. No bombs were found after searches at the jail and newspaper offices. The sheriff will test the Court House device tomorrow. many call it a hoax.
In Kansas City on September 26, the Cowboys edged the Cincinnatis in a close game. Pitching and fielding were even, but Kansas City rode luck to victory as Pickett exited after an injury and Gunson filled in. Final score reads Kansas City 1 to Cincinnati 2 with scattered errors and an umpire Hecker.
Remnants of dress goods offered at half price at Kwyanste and Suvster 35 Fifth Ave and ENABLE SHUSTER 35 Pilch Ave. Fleishman opens new dress trimmings and millinery today. Klein's Silver Age product promoted for nervous individuals. Major rye whisky supplier Gro. H Beckett & Bro 135 First Ave Pittsburg. Cloaks and wraps sale at Fleishman. James H Arken & Co 100 Fifth Ave featured.
Jockey Ray was ruled off for striking Jockey Sloane after the fourth race. Captain Brown's Reporter won a big Gravesend stakes race, defeating Tenny. Don Cossack, the $25 000 stallion, died while on exhibit at Exposition Park. Races at Exposition Park begin today with mixed results noted from Lovinsville efforts.
The second special at Gravesend, on a muddy track, saw Captain Brown's horse win amid a reduced field after Kingston withdrew under heavy weight. Tenny, the favorite, faded near the homestretch as Crackman and Av rants posted quick actions in the early miles with several notable placements across the day’s races.
A large crowd gathered at Ed Dillon's athletic ground to see the John L Sullivan act debut under John Barnitt and Mike Sullivan. Sullivan fought three rounds with Mike Cleary and won a gold medal for the brothers Martin and Jimmy Hines, then left for New York with a Syracuse date planned for Monday.
The St Louis fall trotting meeting begins Tuesday October 1 after separation from the Fair. Over 25000 dollars in purses attract strong fields. The Southern Hotel Guarantee Stakes offers 10009 dollars for horses that have never beaten 2 25 prior to closing. On final day the 5 year old Axtell appears in the Gasconade Stakes.
The races at Exposition Park today spark interest with strong fields and excellent track. Three events are highlighted, including the 224 and 2440 trots. Western Pennsylvania horses likely to contend. Bell rings at 7 PM with local stables heavily represented.
Arthur Caton of Chicago received a telegram from Peoria announcing the death of his celebrated stallion Don Cossack while exhibited at the State fair. The horse, renowned across the county for wins at New horse shows, was valued at 25000 dollars.
Races scheduled for Mystic Park and Franklin Park are postponed until Saturday due to events announced for tomorrow. Backers of Beck and McNally push their plans forward as the meeting is rescheduled.
The telegram from Beaver reports a large turnout for the fair with estimates between 10 000 and 12 000 attendees. Races included a one mile pace with Sheppard, McFarlane and Free for all noted among results. Bay Minet and Beat Time also mentioned with a 2 1/0 time.
In StoceTon California on September 24 Stanford's Stallion from Palo Alto won three heats against Director's Bay trotting, finishing with times 2:18 and 2:173 and capturing the win.
A visitor recounts Starved Rock near Ottawa Illinois as the last refuge of the Illinois nation after a long war with the Iroquois. The tale describes siege, thirst, escape, and eventual disappearance of the Illini, with stone carvings and arrowheads still found atop the rock.
The Boston Globe notes a lingering old English instruction used at the Hamilton trial where jurors were told to withhold meat and water until reaching a verdict. It argues such brutal methods reflect historical injustice and discuss lingering archaic laws in American courts and their impact on jurors' mercy.
The Philadelphia Times describes a French pensionnat near Paris where about 125 boarders live year round. Girls under 19 are engaged, trading gossip about future husbands and plans to visit friends after marriage while parental rules limit fanciful desires and photographs fail to satisfy curiosity.
A Maine family event is recalled in Lewiston Journal as a flaxen haired six year old girl named Mand demonstrates how her father opens a door. The child’s playful tug yields the door and prompts surprised family remarks about her father’s method.
Emmons Blaine and Anita McCormick wed at a Presbyterian church in Ricu FreLtD New York. Guests included Secretary of State Blaine and family. the bride inherits 3 million dollars from her father Cyrus McCormick under the will. The ceremony featured elaborate floral decorations and classical music.
Special telegram reports Mrs James G Blaine Jr removed from Dr Doremus house at 92 Lexington Avenue to 228 West Forty second Street in a rain night transfer. She suffered inflammatory rheumatism and required chloroform before moving to the Percival. Her parents and sister present as doctors attended. She remained in town to fully recover.
The ad claims Rogers' Royal Nervine Tonic restores energy for exhausted nerves and sleeplessness from overwork. It highlights new life and strength for the tired body and stresses affordability at 50 cents per bottle via druggists.
River elevations report Brownsville at 6 feet 3 inches and rising in cloudy weather. MorcanTows shows 3 feet and stationary with clear skies. WarreR notes 210 feet and stationary with fair cool conditions.
September 26 report states the Duke of Cambridge has formally approved a plan to mobilize 100000 ash cans in a defensive preparation for London. Officials claim the move is precautionary and signals energetic readiness rather than panic, aiming to employ many subalterns and deter potential threats before dawn.
In Wheeling Justice Davis’s court a grand larceny hearing for Annie Costello was interrupted when the defendant, described as Amazonian, attacked the judge. The judge used a cane to subdue her, inflicting head wounds before officers restrained the assailant. Costello faces at least a year in prison.
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