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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1892
Page
11
Baseball roundup from Pittsburg to Cleveland notes St Louis and New York wins while Louisville club suffers a fire destroying its grand brand and dates are changed. Baltimore and Philadelphia also show results with Washington and Cincinnati scoring.
In St Louis on Sept 27 Pittsburg dominated the Browns with Bald win pitching a vintage gem before easing off after the sixth. Glasscock and Bodie fueled late scoring while Gleason Buckley floundered. Pittsburg’s flawless fielding by Shugart and Bierbauer stood out as they built a comfortable lead and cruised to victory with solid team play.
Cleveland edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 as a miscue by Zimmer allowed the decisive run. Attendance reached about 1,500 with notes of pitchers Dwyer and Davies on the mound. The box score lists Latham Holliday Harkett Browning and Kee as key players with Dwyer earning the win.
In Boston on Sept 27, Haddock was hit hard by Boston as 1,057 in attendance saw a disorderly game. The lineup included Ward Mece Nash Corcoran Lowe Oilvaly Tocker Datley and Sones with Grifin and Suivetts among the pitchers. An umpire change followed an on-field accident to Umpire Emslie with Boyle and Sutcliffe taking over duties.
In a cool clear game the New York hitters pressed in the ninth to mount a scoring drive. Burke, Storey, Tiernan and Crom contributed, while Schmitt and Strick out led a bullpen effort. Final line shows New York 4 Baltimore 3 with a walkoff sequence in the last frame.
Manager Wright argues Boston and Cleveland should decline a world championship at season end. He warns of cries of collusion and says the East and West champions should remain undisputed. He mocks calls to abolish bunting and predicts lower player salaries next season.
Shogart the Pirates shortstop is reported to be traded tomorrow to the St Louis club for Glasscock, who plays short for the home team. A ten days release notice to Sees in Washington has been filed, with a cash bonus disputed by Van der Ahe. The deal hinges on that bonus, but is not expected to block the exchange long.
George Wood, formerly of Rochester, is expected in Cixndtswati to join the Red and King Hoover lineup. The Colonels shift October games to the city due to a burned stand, with matches set for October 7 and 10 11 in the calendar, and Chicago poised to visit on October 10 11.
The Louisville baseball club transfers three home games against Pittsburg after a grand stand blaze at Louisville grounds. The local team cannot return from St. Louis to host the games tomorrow, with two more set for Friday or Saturday, giving 11 consecutive home games before season end.
A midnight blaze at Louisville Baseball Park destroyed the main grand stand and a cottage. Officials believe the fire was incendiary and unextinguishable, with a total loss near $10,000 and $2,500 insured. The 3 cent seats survived, and reconstruction may allow play tomorrow if carpenters finish repairs.
Powers of the New York Club completes a deal for third baseman M. F. Keeler of Binghamton. Keeler signs a contract to join New York.
Pittsburg meets St Louis while Cleveland faces Cincinnati and Chicago confronts Louisville. Brooklyn plays Boston in a series with New York visiting Baltimore and Philadelphia hosting Washington in a slate of early season games.
Baltimore club woes and attendance concerns loom as ex-managers comment on umpires. The Chicago club moves to transfer games while Anson faces travel bills and Pittsburg hosts eighth straight home date. Mentions of Manny, Conine, and Vonderhorst pepper the discussion as fans debate league viability.
A fierce thunderstorm at Smithtown within the Brooklyn Gun Club kennels electrocuted sixteen Boer dogs with pedigrees. Kennels on a hilltop used steel wires and metal collars to restrain dogs during the shooting season, but a lightning strike energized the outer wire, fatally shocking the animals.
Irish setter Lord Chambrying to General Wingate was shot and killed by a bolt after a fierce thunderclap. A rare dookshound belonging to Dr. Aten also died, with necks scorched by the collars. John Downer, steward, witnessed the fatal strike and the ensuing cries before finding the animals dead.
In Patuapetrasia on Sept 21 the Irish team defeated All Philadelphia. Philadelphia scored 123 in first inning and 164 in second. Ireland made 175 in first inning and 29 in second.
Mitchell defeated Sullivan in a four round exhibition staged on a theater platform with no weight listed. The piece notes other racing and jockey statistics, plus regional association chatter and unnamed figures.
Hannissone W J Brennen appeared before the Board of Pardons for John Borden of Allegheny but no action was taken. Chief A Orr shot by John Reed at Noblestown back on duty but forced to quit again due to wound. Beech Creek Pennsylvanian rail dispute settled with Lehigh Valley Coal Co agreeing to use direct line. A band of sneak thieves has operated two months stealing 309 in cash from W M McCormick’s boarding house. Mayor John J Martin of Monongah W Va shot by E P Harris. Harris later surrendered in Fairmont. Edward Snyder sues banker Peter J Albright for 50000 over promissory note. Attempt to wreck Lake Shore fast express thwarted. Amos Redman arrested for rail wedging motive revenge.
An escape from the workhouse was reported with the inmate yet at large. Katie Masxs faces liquor sales charges and a separate case on Sunday. A horse valued at 200 was stolen from John Larger’s Collier township stable Sunday night. Brough Barr was held for court for assaulting Charles Totten. The Horsemen's Home Hotel in Sharpsburg was robbed early yesterday with about money taken. Wittian Smith was jailed for assaulting Mrs. Burns in Homewood. Mascotte Brows, released last Saturday, arrested in Allegheny for drunkenness. Reeza Freny jailed on $900 bail. Larceny of a coat alleged by Thomas Willeby. Mason neglecting three children reported to Humane Society. Mrs. Graham’s 203 Second avenue hearting house reported three stolen gold headed umbrellas. Orricrn Smita arrested Tim Hennessy on Grant street for suspicious conduct with a drunken man. Hennessy had 738.
A crowded travel note lists guests and officials in Pittsburgh and nearby towns. Wm P Hunker attends Pennsylvania Poor Directors meeting in Erie October 11 12. Ensign Herron and several dignitaries stop at local hotels while others travel to New York for the day.
At Gravesend on Sept 27 a 5000 crowd watched six races led by Equity owned by J A Cassatt. Sims Estelle rode Equity to win the Speculation stakes as Lowlander set the pace. Rosa H lost the opening dash to Wah Jim while Nomad failed to hold Queenie Trowbridge who finished behind Osilo. Spartan captured the final race for Taral after a close finish.
Louisville specials report evening sales on tomorrows Gravesend races. Prices attached to horses in each of six races include Prince George Marshall Emin Bey Chiswick Frieze Lawless Evanatus Forest Hope Masher Chauncey Canvass Elmer Infanta Relijinga Gray Nellie Dagonet Etreplion Speculation Ronald Dolly McCone Alcalde Miss Dixie West Lyceum Ma ace Taly Hoqueford Gold Dollar Stonewell Melba Prince Bob Rutherland Dagonet Middleton Uncle Simat Mingeliaha Maid Marian and more.
Weather cool and track fair as 68 of 72 entries started in Latonia races. Favorites won early. close finishes in later events. Marcus Daly stock arrived in Helena for Tattersall Brasfield sale with notable sires listed. Nancy Hanks pneumatic tired sulky debut on Greensburg track. Flora West wins 2:25 trot with 2404 best time.
On opening day of the Newmarket First October meeting Sept 27 the great Fost stakes race was won by the Duke of Westminster's Orme with Versailles second and J A Houldsworth's coll Dunure third.
Charley Johnston refutes Muldoon’s claim Sullivan’s brain needed more training for the Corbett fight. He asserts John L Sullivan was trained as well as any fighter and in peak condition, capable of fighting all night, with strength similar in the twentieth round to earlier.
A disputed claim alleges Muldoon supports John with 5000 dollars to train for any man in the world. Sullivan would not meet Muldoon on the street, and Sullivan’s backers insist Muldoon’s statement shows he is not wanted for any future fight.
At the Workmen's Congress in Marseille M Guesdo announced Herr Liebknecht would be expelled from France. The chair offered him a protest ovation against government action. Liebknecht pledged trust in the French Republic and urged socialism to resolve the Alsace Lorraine issue, saying war is not the answer.
Black Patti and Levy's Band drew large crowds with the rare singing of the colored star and the band’s music. Lew Shaw and his wife performed billiards for the public, continuing throughout the Exposition week.
A four year old Polish girl named Gusta Vic Poliski was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio shifter engine near Copper Works station while attempting to cross the tracks. She suffered a fractured skull and serious injuries likely to cause death, and was found on Second Avenue after the accident.
George Smith, intoxicated, entered Swoger's restaurant in the Allegheny Market last night and ate a hearty meal but refused payment. Swoger demanded payment and arrested Smith, taking him to Central station for the alleged incident.
Edward Bushman of South Canal Allegheny faced a hearing before Police Magistrate McKelvey on an assault and battery charge filed by Miss Eliza Taylor. She claims he assaulted her while intoxicated, knocking her down and leaving her unconscious. Bushman posted bail for future court appearance. Bert Edwards named Meat Inspector in Public Safety, taking oath from Mayor Gourley with a firm warning. Edwards begins duties Friday.
Albert Linderman, 23, employed at Shoenberger's mill, had a shoulder crushed between two freight car bumpers yesterday afternoon. Dr Landers attended him and No 3 patrol wagon transported him to his home at 51 Spring Garden Avenue, Allegheny.
Yesterday a building permit was issued for the Episcopal Church Home to be erected on Penn avenue in the Seventeenth ward. The three story brick and stone structure measures 40 feet by 114 feet with a 14 by 110 foot wing, and is projected to cost 55000 dollars.
Thomas Marakan was not arrested for forgery as previously reported. The alderman’s statement proved unfounded and Marakan was discharged.
Frank Wakefield a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman sustained a crushed leg at Wall station last evening He was transported to West Penn Hospital for treatment.
Dissension prompts Rev P Jensions of the Presbyterian Church of Crafton to resign. Local injuries include Joan Matter’s broken leg from a Birmingham Electric car and Joan Conarcan’s shoulder fracture during wrestling. Other entries note building hazards on Elmors Street and health reports of diphtheria, scarlet fever, and a cholera scare ruled colic. James Williams suffers a crushed hand at a stone crusher. Maxine Weix is involuntarily detained after a violent incident. Knights of the Golden Eagle hold an open meeting at Kauffeld's Hall with music and speeches.
Fiscanek Co Market Street offers a limited fall sale on suits and overcoats with a promise of savings up to 100 percent. The ad highlights a millinery display today and promotes getting a fine suit or a small one at regular quality prices. Corner Grant and Diamond streets clothing shop also mentioned.
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