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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1889
Page
17
Pittsburg wins eighth straight with strong pitching by Sowders and timely hits. Huffinton and Fogarty featured for Philadelphia, while Beckley Dunlap and White starred defensively for Pittsburg in a near complete game victory before a large crowd.
Indiana's Hoosiers suffer a loss as Bosie pitches well for the home team. Madden relieves Clarkson in the sixth inning while weather stays pleasant. Attendance listed, with Hines and Buckley among players noted. Buckley drives in a run, and typical box score details appear for the game in progress.
The Cleveland team and the Washingtons played two games in Cleveland with one forfeit due to Was failure to appear and a second decided by a blocked ball. Final totals show close scoring with earned runs and key players McKeenn Sutcliff Radford and Gilks contributing in both games. The article notes umpires Lynch and describes game times and field actions.
In St Louis on September 28 the Browns and Louisvilles tied after ten innings in a contest marked by strong pitching from Stivetts and Ewing. The Browns out-batted Louisville but the latter scored in the first and seventh, with Bard Hight delivering the decisive plays in extra innings. St. Louis totaled eight base hits to Louisville’s four with three errors by St. Louis and two by Louisville. Two-base hit by Flanagan. Umpire Gaffney.
A close game at Washington Park Brooklyn between the Brooklyn and Baltimore teams ended with Brooklyn holding off Baltimore. Pitching by Lovett and strong fielding kept Baltimore from overtaking the home club. The report notes standout performances by Hengle and Henste amid a hard fought contest.
The Beaver Grays defeated the Giants of Philipsburg 8 to 6 in Beaver Falls for $100 a side and the Beaver county championship. Key plays featured Cole’s superb stops and Johnston’s second-base assists. Jobe pitched well with solid support from Caler. A large crowd gathered as Beavers edged out the visitors in a high effort contest.
Opening day at Latonia featured strong racing with 700 attendees and notable performances. McClelland forfeit challenged Peter Priddy over a mile while Young Stockbridge offered to match his trotting horse against Harry Hontas for a major stake. Greenhorn caused a sensation by winning the 225 pace in a tight, eventful card that included several heats and a late dash to the finish.
McKeesport defeated Homestead easily in an exhibition at Homestead grounds. A 10 run fourth inning featured 4 singles 4 doubles and 2 triples as Hartman Miller and Marburger led the offense. Phillips pitched well early but faded after the third. Three-base hits by Pattman Liston Ephamus Bulmer and Shamus highlighted the scoring. Umpire Martin Kennedy. Time one hour and 50 minutes.
The Buffalos defeated the Erie Drummers in a ten inning contest in Ente Pa. September 33. The game featured strong Buffalo batting and standout battery work by Callahan and Speers. Shays, Shirias, and Gillon contributed key hits as Buffalo fought through a tight finish.
East End Athletics overwhelmed the J. W. Cullens in a one sided victory at Liberty Park with heavy batting led by Lauer and Oliver. Attendance was light as the Athletics posted a dominant score and the Cullens struggled on defense and pitching.
Philadelphia September 2 Today's Athletics Columbus game was a pitchers contest with McMahon besting his counterpart. Columbus collected four singles and two doubles in early innings while Crooks stabilized the Athletics defense. Errors favored Athletics as Columbus managed one run, but the A’s won 2 to 1.
In Kansas City on September 28 the Cowboys edged the Reds 9 to 5 amid sharp fielding at crucial moments. Cincinnati outhit but could not overcome miscues and earned runs. Duration and scoring summaries reflect a tight contest with Duryea and Kellly contributing early runs. Umpire Hecker presided as Kansas City moved ahead in the late innings.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH East Liverpool September 2 The Springfields defeated the Crockerys in a one sided contest Higgins went six for six at bat with six hits. Home run by Hutchinson.
Baltimore at Brooklyn Columbus at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Kansas City Louisville at St Louis games listed for today with matchups and venues across the league.
The Enon Valley Crescenta defeated the Eastern Ohios of Palestine in a closely contested game by decisive play. Woodward and Boylan starred for Crescenta as the team edged the Palestine squad in a pivotal September matchup.
The P. Mayers team defeated the Times club in Bridgeville with a dominant performance. Patterson starred by striking out 13 men and earning two runs while Mayers contributed pitching and hitting. Times struggled with walks and errors as Patterson racked up 3 walks and Mayers tallied eight stolen bases.
A postponed International League game is reported affecting Rochester and Syracuse. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but the telegram notes a venue in Rochester and mentions Syracuse in connection with the schedule.
Races closed at Indianapolis for the Indiana State Pair with Brallion trot purse 300 divided three in five. Winners include Shiloh second and Chi Medium third. Other entries mention Billy Bulweree, Rosedale, Hallard and Dan A Sparth with various placings. Priagio's Review and Other Sporting News to appear on the fourteenth page second part.
Gravesend hosts a strong program under warm conditions with large crowds. Come-To-Taw defeats Longstreet and others in the Brookwood handicap while Masterlode and Hindecraft show strong finishes in earlier races. The Holly Handicap prize is about 2600 dollars with Senator Hearst's Tourna ment winning the Sear.
Closing day at the Fair Association fall trotting meeting in Kansas City Missouri features eight year old trotters and a stretch of fast times. Contenders include Litt le Mimele Now or Fif Lafitte Carroll and Pericles in a tight field for stake money. Officials and officials listed with times around 1 63. Sagieberg and Beas are among entries as the meet concludes.
The County League title hinges on a decisive clash between the McKeesports and East End Athletics at Liberty Park next Saturday. East End holds a slight edge with identical records, while both clubs wage a bitter race to claim the pennant and earn a shot at the Allegheny League title.
President Nick Young advocates double umpires as a necessity despite added costs. He cites trials showing improved fairness and warns managers may not pursue umpire positions in 1890. He notes legal questions over a Chicago vs Boston game and a daylight dispute over a postponed second game.
A New York syndicate of the Brotherhood of Baseball Players purchases ground between 157th and 159th streets and 8th and 9th avenues for ten years at a stated annual rent. They also lease Polo Grounds at 55th Street from a team owner for ten years, with two years remaining on Mr Day's lease. Sureties have qualified and a $2000 first month rent check was delivered to James J. Coogan. Names of syndicate and sureties withheld.
Ben Trimber backs E C McClelland in a forfeit note promising a one mile race against Peter Priddy six weeks after signing articles for 500 a side. McClelland aims to defeat Tax Dispatch office, and an appeal in the Nikirk McClelland case is planned. Braddock Blues arrange two games with Pittsburg club, one at home and one at Allegheny ballpark, in early October. Shield and O'Brien join Parins of the Drummer team of Erie to participate next week.
In Franklin on September 28 the Stoneboro Fair featured exciting close finishes. Maralia owned by Miller and Sibley won the free for all, beating Sprague Piolet into second with others placing. The event included several age group heats and a 2:00 race cut short by darkness.
Owners of Young Stockbridge propose a trotting match against Harry Hontas on any good mile track for 3 to 600 dollars a side with Cleveland track preferred. J B Forner will post the stakes if the challenge is accepted and awaits a prompt reply through The Dispatch. Forner's Beaver County Pennsylvania address is listed. Billy Brennan offers to fight Jack O Neil under prize ring rules for zero to any amount, to show O Neil his location and will meet O Neil at this office on Saturday evening for a match.
Jack Lagerege issued a late evening challenge to Sat Buy G Corcoran under any rules for a $100 stake. Hayes promised to arrange a separate bout to fight Corcoran under Queens rules if Lagerege wins, signaling a smoky buildup to a marquee bout this week.
Frank Kellar and Charlie Brimmick fought ten bloody rounds in Ashland Wisconsin with the match ending in a draw. Both fighters gave a fierce display as the bout concluded this morning.
Fragmentary standings show Perth and East End Athletics in the County League pease race with unclear records. OCR fragment notes a loss and digits 2 5 7 788 appearing, but the full results are illegible.
Latonia track hosts a favorable opening day with pleasant weather and decent crowd. Monita Hardy led in Merchants Stakes before Birthday surged to edge Mamie Fonso in a close stretch finish. Several races featured tight finishes and notable placings as the program progressed.
National League chairman Spalding published a letter to John M. Ward of the Baseball Players Brotherhood offering to meet the Grievance Committee. Ward’s reply said the issue would be referred to the entire Brotherhood after the committee’s May failure to appear.
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