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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1896

Page

6

Baseball Pickups and Player Notes From The Circuit

Hawley has 121 bases on balls this year while losing three more games than he has won. IcKean, Spider shortstop, is one of the bulkiest in memory. Billy Hart, St. Louis pitcher, plans to become an umpire after retirement. Forel cites Phillies woes with Clements. Hrouthers notes Eastern League hurlers harder to hit than National League ones. Grove to trial with Pittsburgh, Foreman with Cincinnati knocked out early in Baltimore game. Padden shines for Roanoke as Pittsburgh’s second baseman both at bat and in field. Cleveland’s claim is it can beat the Orioles by playing championship ball with other top teams. Chicago calls Cincinnati hot ball cranks. ministers attend games and root for home team. Home broadcasts use two halls with miniature figures. Bannon gets the Tee Die award, and Pittsburgh needs an outfielder due to Stenzel’s absence.

Johnny Foreman Peeraburz’s Cincinnati Baltimore Padden Roanoke Pittsbury Cleveland Baltimor Orlontes Chicago Leach Tannehill Galley Kain Secon Mr. Leach Eddie Mrr Whatley Vicx Kain Umhirs Beck Hampton Norfolk Tom Turner Watson Turner Thre Norris Dench Gilroy Tpfanmiller Richmond

The Gulls Take Two Farce Ends Doubleheader in Norfolk

The Gulls swept a two game set in a rain soaked Norfolk hall. Starksdale umpired the first game with minor disputes on a few balls and strikes. Richmond pitcher Malarky held the Gulls to few hits after the fourth inning while Davis and Rothermel connected for early runs. Marr Clove and solid fielding bailed out the defense as the visitors plated three in the fifth but failed to bridge the gap.

Starksdale C. Mac Marr Malarky Armstrong Berte Mull Reddy Pender Davis A. Mac Rothermel Davison Gulla Richmond Madie Leach Clove Hall Norfolk Morr Hathermel Leach Avot Malarky Nor‘folk c.BioFarian Vents Cleve Trethermel Stockdale Joost Gaid

Norfolk Rumbling Umpire Fiasco Darkens Richmond Game

Norfolk and Richmond battles soured by controversial umpiring as Leach and Malarky clash with fans. Leach’s calls draw boos while Butley and Turner debate duties. Norfolk falls 6 6 to 0 in a game of errors and stolen bases.

NOTES OF TEE TURF

Reports from the turf note Brookdale stables filly One I Love retired after a breakdown. Emerson McCargo drove Rosedale a mile on Sunday at Kensington track as nego tiations progress for Emma Offut 2 11 in European hornets. Grand circuit trotters head to Bocton with a new New England Driv ing Club track open today at $150000. Likely entrants include Robert J 2 01, Joe Patchen 2 0104, John Mt. Cgenetry, 200%, and Star Pointer in the free for all. County fair trotting events near Warwick Driving Park Lititz September 1–8 expect hundreds of entries. Shelby County A M Association opens its 36th year with Kentucky breeders present. Yearling sale at Sheepshead Bay underwhelming. top price 31000 for Ally by Whistle Jacket. Toots loses to Flora Ballard under Jorkey L J at Newport. Jorkey suspended pending inquiry. Winners include To Gavoorne Red Duchess Flora Gallard Joe Clark SW. Portia the brood mare produces Gilt Edge record at Sangus. Edgemark chestnut wins aboard Portia Wilkes in 1 and 2:00. Portia’s foals and new stars join the season as Turf, Mield, and Farm report.

Brookdale Stables Emerson McCargo Rosedale Kensington Driving Club Bocton New England Ureader'’s Association Robert J Joe Patchen John Mt. Gcenetry Star Pointer Driving Club of New York Portia Shilb

Cyclists Drawn To Blevele Craze And Races In 1900s Britain

Blevele pins spark a cycling fad as Woodgreen England hosts a 151 mile ride by Asley the King Ish bleveltat. A blevele race meet is planned in Washington for the Eugene Field monument fund. PRR directs baggage men to handle wheels with care. Maryland Lt. A W plans toll policy on wheelmen. Newport prepares a cycling carnival with a 3000 prize value, and entry blanks exist for the Coliseum meet with a 24 hour race set for September 23 and 26. Ward and Bissett pursue a 7000 mile tandem challenge across 22 states. John J. Brough returns from a world tour in a blevele guided by ships, trains, and bikes, totaling 60,000 miles. September 6 is set for B mh Anderson to attempt a mile a minute on a bleyele paced by a locomotive after a 1:09 ride.

B, Mh Anderson St. Louis

Sporting Notes Highlighting Boxing Tennis and Local Clubs

The Nonpareil Athletic Club refurbishes its amusement hall with a modern padded boxing ring. West Virginia University football training begins at Terre Haute with Coach Trenchrard. Lawn Tennis Champion Wrenn defeats Hovey with steady play. Hiberon residents form a golf club raising funds for links. San Francisco's National Sporting Club offers a 20000 purse for the Corbett Sharkey fight. Philadelphia sprinters Lehon White and Gallagher plan a 400 yards sweepstakes. Jon Edwin W. Milla to enter A A U events in September. Potential Corbett fight fate may bring a four round bout with Bob Fitzsimmons if terms allow. Eastern Kansas Western Missouri clash awaits Paddy Purtell versus Jimmy Ryan in a major local bout.

McAvoy University of Pennsylvania West Virginia University Terre Alto Dozggle’ Trenchard Princeton Wrenn Hovey Larned Hiberon N. J Biberon Golf Club National Sporting Club San Francisco James Lehon Grant White J. Gallagher

Kildees win hard hat game in North Carolina trip finale

In Washington North Carolina on August 26 the Franklin Kildees beat Washington 18 to 14 in a hard hat game the third in a series on the North Carolina trip. Bruner Branyan Lawson Legrand cited for Franklin in a high scoring contest.

Washington, N.C Franklin Kildees North Carolina Washington Bruner Branyan Franklin Lawson Legrand

Johnson and Fisher Fight Ends In Draw

In a hard fought Brooklyn bout both Johnson and Fisher exchange heavy blows. Johnson lands several upper cuts and shows grit despite ribs sore and face bruised. Referee Eckhardt calls it a draw, drawing hiss and applause from the crowd across a tense finish.

Johnson Brooklyn Pisher Fisher Harry Wisher Johnoon Brovey Eckhardt

The New Football Rules in Spalding Guide 1500 Updates

The Spalding Football Guide edited by Wer Coup outlines principal changes in the new rules, including protections for catchers, penalties for interference, and restrictions on momentum plays. It notes adjustments to holding, tackling, and blocking to reduce injuries and improve play flow.

Spalding Wer Coup Kaverning Fair Anil Mircen Momentim Wee Penetica Ly Ohm Arte Gitemes Bern

Johnson Beats Fisher In Brooklyn Boxing Match

About 1,70 spectators witnessed a lively South Brooklyn Athletic Club bout at Cly Line Park. Philadelphia’s Fisher and Brooklyn’s Johnson fought a close twelve round decision with Johnson earning the verdict amid heated exchanges and refereeing by Johnny Eckhardt.

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