Results From Yesterday's Games In Both Leagues
National League action showed Cincinnati Leese winning 15 to 13 over Rouen with strong batting by McTigue Brown and Graham. Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 8 to 4 with Moore Dooin Camnitz and Simon leading. In the Virginia League Roanoke fell to Petersburg 3 to 2 after wrangling over umpire Brantley’s calls. Cardin Hannifan pitched well but Roanoke supported poorly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Leese
Rouen
McTigue
Brown
Graham
Frohmme
Clark
Marquard
Meyers
Wilson
Ruelbach
Kling
Roanoke
Brantley
Petersburg
Cardin
Hannifan
Gordin
Mabrey
Mace
EZO Foot Ointment Promises Quick Relief
Ad promotes EZO refined ointment for tired feet, claiming pain relief in five minutes. It targets foot soreness, bunions, and callouses, offering a 25 cent jar for up to 20 pairs of feet and urging purchases from druggists and mail orders via Ezo Chemical Co. Rochester, N Y.
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EZO
Ezo Chemical Co
Rochester
N. Y
White
Bluefield Wins In Extra Innings To Extend Streak
Fans at the ball park watched Bluefield rally from a ninth inning deficit to tie the game and win 6-5 in ten innings over Tazewell. Newberry hurled five scoreless innings, Shorty Anderson doubled and scored the winning run, while Cubbedge and Hicks added a timely single. Attendance was 400 as Gary Ball Club announces season plans and Pocahontas prepares a new ball park with community support.
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Ball Park
Bluefield
Newberry
Shorty Anderson
Cubbedge & Hicks
RH E
Tazewell
Gibson
Sayers
Peery
Anderson
Floyd
King
Kiser
Savers
Looney
Prince
Hatfield
Gary
Haye
Woodson
Carolina Association
Robertson
Esser
Gary Ball Club
W. Va
Notable Figures in Baseball Previewing Radbourne's Rise
The 1911 chronicle notes C Radbourne of Providence as a premier pitcher whose innovation on the ball sparked debate over balks. It highlights his performance during the championship season, where he reportedly pitched for 838 in a notable year, signaling Providence’s strong bid.
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W. W. Aulick
C. Radbourne
Providence
Radbourne
Florida
Rad
Radbourne's Uncanny Baseball Art and Speed
The passage recalls Radbourne lasting twenty five years, known for extraordinary speed and strength. He pitched with overhand power, could make the ball obey requests, and displayed remarkable wrist flexibility. His ball control seemed almost magical as he coaxed the ball to rise and sit up as if alive, a method of his own invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radbourne
Rad
Radbourne and the famed flying ball in baseball lore
The piece recalls Radbourne's legendary influence on pitching, describing a highly engineered spin that confounded batters and led to memorable feats engraved in baseball lore. It notes the peculiar effect and public fascination, ending with a teaser about Chris von der Aue, a pioneering figure in baseball wealth.
Mail Messenger Arrested in Robbery Case Between City and New Hope
Postoffice Inspector G. E. Newton and clerk K. C. Lambert arrested Will Harmon, a mail messenger on the route between this city and New Hope, after decoy packages went missing. A watch was found hidden in his pocket, water from the mail sack was recovered, and Harmon awaits a hearing before United States Commissioner J. R. Dillard.
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Postoffice
G. E. Newton
K. C. Lambert
City
Brush Fork
Newton
Will Harmon
New Hope
Harmon
United States
J. R. Dillard
Classified Ads Selections From Early Local Page
A collage of early 1910s classified items listing wants sales and notices. Items include lost property, engines for sale, buggy, stock liquidation, nurses exam notice, hired workers and mules, a kitchen range for sale, and sale of business lots in McDowell county with terms offered. Local names and addresses appear throughout along with dates and locations.
S.S.S. Greatest Blood Purifier and Tonic Claim
An old advertisement extols S.S.S. as the greatest blood purifier and tonic, arguing pure blood prevents disease and strengthens the body for spring. It criticizes weak tonics, claims S.S.S. has no minerals or nerve stimulants, and promises improved digestion, appetite, and overall health, urging readers to seek the Georgia company’s product.
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S.S.S
Becaus
S.5s.s
TEE Staft Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Frank Turner
East Seventh St
Canton
Deed of trust sale on Bluefield property in Mercer County WV
J Frank Maynard trustee will auction the Rosa L Graham and J T Graham property in Bluefield on June 10 1911 at 3 pm to satisfy eight negotiable notes. The parcel includes lot 7 section 2 plat B and adjoining lot 6 section 2 plat B, conveyed by Young and Dangerfield deeds dating 1893 and 1898. Cash required at sale. auction held on premises.
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McDowell County
W. T. Hufford
Welch
W. Va
J. Frank Maynard
Rosa L. Graham
J. T. Graham
Mercer County
West Virginia
Joseph T. Graham
Bluefield
County of
Mercer
John H. Young
Rebecca Young
Rogers Street
Pearis Street
R. C. Dangerfield
Susan
N. E
N. W
Lot 7
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Ferrell Mercantile
Princeton Avenue
West Va
Cincinnati Dental CO
Eeee
DR. Compton
John M. Wirgman
Philadelphia, Pa
WM. McCarthy
G. M. McCulloch
Pres
Aefield W.va
C. A. Bradshaw
Sec’y & Treas
Medica Science
Columbia
Ohio
K & Word
Smith
Vested Choir
Jones
Toledo Blade
Emerson
National League
RHE
Philadelphia
Puumrne Ag Diate Cs Csidcadiraes
Moore
Dooin
Camnitz
Simon
Brooklyn
Bell, Schardt, Rucker and
Erwin
Harmon and Bliss
Er Rane
Lake
Michelsi
War
Hop
Blair
White, Baker and Sullivan
Cicotte and
Carrigan
Detroit
Sgwa Wes Ceceees
Washington
Mullin
Stange
Johnson and Street
Cleveland
Eevee Ceees
Mitchell and Land
Coombs
Lapp
Thomas
Rush
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
West Pocahontas
Baseball Hall of Fame
Chris von der Ale
Messenger
George P. Johnson
Raleigh Terrace
U. S. Army
Thornton
West
Virginia
A. D. Neal
Matz
Princeton
T. A. Jones
Mount Hope
Macho Henike
Jones Street
National Bank
Coal Company
C. B
Care Telegraph
Powahatan
L. E. Tierney
Sublette & Parnes
Norfolk & Western Rail
H. I. Horne
Teacoma
WM. T. Johnston CO
Vienna Ice Cream Co
BPO Sale
Atlas
Clinch Valey
Tip Top
George Shafer
Radford Brick Company
Thacker
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Red Jacket
Alma
Freeburn
Burnwell
J. C. Miller
P. O. Box
Huntington
Orpingtons
Old Dominion
Orpington Yards
Graham, Va
Werff &-Su
Salee
J. A. B. Bruce
N. Mercer Street
Roger Street
State Board For
Wheeling
Gee. Lounsberg
Charleston
Gibo
W. West
Higood
Oakvale
L. J. Holland
United States Coal & Goke
Gary, W. Va
Williams
Dracyist
Price We
Williams Mfg
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