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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1891
Page
17
In a chaotic contest the Pirates edged Chicago 6 to 5 after a seventh inning surge. Baldwin and Teilly clashed with umpires amid a heated battle as Miller, Reilly, and Boyer delivered key hits and runs.
The Bestens win again as Philadelphia beats Boston in a high scoring game noted for Somer Mistakes and errors. Attendance reported at 3440 with scattered figures and player mentions such as Staley, Myers, Lowe, and Mager.
The New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn team in both games today in a effortless fashion. Darkness halted the second game in the sixth inning with a 235 score noted in the report.
The county league records list batting and fielding averages for players with three or more games. Compiled under official scorer Edwards, the figures reflect performance during the season ending in Mina.
Fragmentary box score notes show mentions of two base hits by Grifin Gore Bassett Conner and others, stolen bases by Grifin Ely and more. It references teams New York and Brooklyn with bases on balls and a triple by Caruthers and Whistler, but many words are garbled.
In a Sept 26 game Cincinnati goods out Cleveland aided by Crane’s strong pitching and sharp defense. Crane allowed few hits amid wildness from Cleveland while Mullane and Graber led the offense as Cincinnati won 7 to 1 with 200 in attendance.
The contest for the League pennant draws intense interest as Chicago and Boston clash amid claims of bias favoring Chicago. Boston fights hard but seems unlikely to slip into fifth place.
St. Louis September 23 President Van der Ahe of the St. Louis Brown stock hints at joining the League ranks to recruit next season. He mentions Latham and McPhea of the Cincinnatis and eyeing Richardson of the New York club who may join St. Louis or force a higher salary from New York.
Bridgeville pitcher Callahan struck out eight Athletics in a hard fought one run game at Exposition Park. Gombertalea pitched well for Tarentums as about 500 fans watched the close contest.
Kane and Warren clubs clash in a chaotic game with injuries. Kane catcher Lewis sprains ankle. Warren pitcher Haver knocked out. Conaro breaks arm while pitching. War ren fielder Lyttie strains ankle. Kane wins 18 to 11 after chaotic innings and injuries.
A tense game between Westminster College juniors and freshmen ended after ten innings with the juniors defeating the freshmen 6 to 5. Batteries Young and Snodgimss teamed with Owens and Fulton for the victorious lineup.
In Brtcee on Sept 4 the Shadysides of Pittsburgh beat the Markhams after hard-fought innings by a score of 9 to 0. Fisher and Siebold starred with the bat and Brady contributed steady fielding throughout the game.
In Chicago on September 26 before about 4000 spectators C W Dorntge of Buffalo posted an 18:37 for five miles to set a new American record, finishing within 15 seconds of the five mile mark. Dorntge won the five mile handicap for the Walker Cup against five rivals in a dramatic dash to the tape.
Hal Pointer and Direct will race October 6 in Terre Haute the only meeting this season between the two fastest side-wheelers. Ed Geers reports Pointer in fine fettle as hotel and private-home arrangements fill for the event. The 2 38 trot features 12 high class entries led by Mand and Nancy Hanks as New York interest attends.
Cambridge City trotting event draws record crowds as Monbars driven by Budd Doble lowers the track record by a half second with a 2:19.9 mile. Direct paced another exhibition mile in 2:07.5 and Justina and Giobe post a 2:05.5.
Fave Sept 6 Special St Bel one of the nation’s famed trotting stallions died in the city at noon from colic. Owned by Miller and Sibley the horse valued at £190. Bell Ney full brother sold at auction two years ago for $31,000. St Bel bred at Governor Stanford’s California farm and brought here as a youth. Trials at local fair grounds showed speed around 2 04 per mile.
The East End Athletics were defeated in a surprising game as opponents asserted control late, sealing the upset on the road.
A mixed set of results across various sports notes. Crafton tops Mansfelds 11 to 2 with Shaffers beating Stars 2 to 1. Hastity Academy defeats Yacaran 15 to 6. Atlantic reports Freit Goren as director while Liverpool teams fail to appear at Wellsburg, umpire ruling 9 to 1. No clear distance champion due to ongoing checkers. Kont Barker match to follow. London reports a dog pit win with 100 rate and seconds. Whikineburg Athletics lose per Tacoma decision amid wrangle. Lawrenceville dispute over forfeit money involving Kinsey and Beck. Allegheny observer notes rate watch by local officer.
McClelland edged Harry Darrin in a three mile foot race in a meeting of Western Pennsylvania sports news. The article also details the Western Pennsylvania Football League season plans, six clubs, and a new points system with two points for a win and one for a draw.
About 1,000 spectators watched EF C McClelland edge Harry Darrin in a closely fought race at Recreation Park. Darrin led at times but tired, while betting favored McClelland 7 to 4. McClelland won by three feet in 15 minutes, with Darrin citing insufficient conditioning.
Latonia racing today saw Col Wheatley first in the first race, Grandpa third, with Patrick second in the two hundred yard sprint. Lillian Bea led in the fourth race as Herbal and others followed. Peter Pritdy, a local pedestrian, issued a three mile race challenge to E C McClelland with a 500 forfeit, to be signed within days.
The note from last evening offers E C McClelland promising to race any man in America over five miles for 2504 side and to put up a $5 forfeit with the sporting editor of Tuxedo.
Over 1,000 spectators witnessed strong showings by the East End Gymnastic Club. A tug of war stalemate between Gymnasium and Latrobe left both teams with cups to contest again at Latrobe. Individual events featured numerous wins by McKennan, Heppensal, Fry, Pani, Kimwell, Laughlin, and others, with refereeing by O D Thompson.
The Lancashire Plate, with an 11000 pound stake and a 5 pound sweepstake, drew nine starters led by Orme who finished second to Signorinn as Chevalier Genistreile’s mare Genvvereur failed to place. Orme’s weather-related withdrawal sparked talk of overcoddling racehorses and calls for more outdoor activity.
In broiling heat at Germantown Cricket Club Manheim the Philadelphia eleven and Lord Hawkes team played six hours. Philadelphia finished its first innings at 248 eight fewer than the Englishmen. In the second innings the visitors stood 4 for 2 wickets when stumps fell. Attendance estimated between 15,000 and 90,000, a record crowd for cricket in this country.
Graveserp Race Track reports multiple races with winners and times including Rosa HW and Tor rios. several misprints but first, second and third place finishers listed for each event. Reed Barker checker contest draws two games on Sept 23, with Barker leading 4 to 0 and twenty draws overall.
The United States Weather Bureau officer in this city provides a forecast for Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Clear winds shift to a south easterly breeze with warmer conditions along the lakes and temperatures mostly steady.
River levels report arrivals and conditions for multiple cities including St Louis Monroe Natchez Cincinnati New Orleans and Cairo. Notes indicate river stages falling with values such as 4.9 feet and 6 feet in places, clear and warm weather, and mentions of upper Ganges show and joint river conditions.
A fire destroyed the Opera House and Miller's furniture factory in Butter, Pennsylvania, between 10 and 11 pm. Manager Root calmly directed audiences to exit as flames spread. no injuries were reported. The Klineblock pump delay hindered defense, with losses over 10,000 for Root and 1,000 for Miller's. Other structures suffered water and fire damage.
Albert Catlin, the man accused of killing Emma Gross at McDonald, was arrested on the Welsh farm near Canonsburg and brought to Washington. He surrendered quietly after officers traced him to the cellar hideout. The murdered woman’s body was brought to Washington and interred that afternoon amid public agitation and scarce sympathy for the killer.
The Ax and Edge Tool Makers Union met with Superintendent Charles Hubbard of the American Ax and Tool Company at Beaver Falls. The result is that operations will resume in full Monday and all former workers will be rehired.
Unions debate whether the Beaver Fallen shop will remain a union shop with many members dissatisfied. The text says workers want to avoid being forced out of work again and that the men concede defeat, blaming East Conglass and Johnsonville shops for ending the strike and believing a longer stand could have won.
In Massillon on Sept 26 a conference among Senator Anthony Howells BR H Wainwright J F Pocock and David Johns and Tanner's reps Patrick McBride John P Jones Michael Ratchford Cameron Miller discussed removing breakers from mine screens amid alleged unfair screening. An arbitration committee was formed with operators choosing David Johns Henry Huber and miners choosing Jones and Ratchford to select a fifth member. Meanwhile Wainwright agreed to remove the breaker at the Yprese mine to repair the old one and operations will resume pending settlement.
Erie County superintendent Robert C. Miller fixed December 23 to January 3 as the annual Teachers Institute dates in Erie. Instructors include Miss Coffin Dr. B Elliott and Rev William B Chamberlin.
The ad extols homemade ten dollar Cheviot suits as strong candidates, urging party unity and the store’s value. It promises full purchase money back if not satisfied and touts Tan Bark suits in Meltons Cheviots Home spuns and Cassimeres as equally strong offerings.
The text highlights suit prices of 12 15 and 18 at the top and bottom of value, noting faultless fashion and pledged quality. It promises free repairs if anything goes wrong within one year, emphasizing free maintenance as a guarantee.
Thomas F. Robinson of Lafayette street Hazelwood Twenty-third ward endorses the Electro pathic Institute near WT Penn avenue, praising its offerings and influence in the community.
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