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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
3
An eye specialist named Weck provides a free examination service in Illinois. The notice mentions location details and the availability of the service, aiming to attract residents seeking vision assessment.
The Grooms completed a clean sweep of Paterson with an 8 to 3 win. Praw Miller pitched well on the last day of June, delivering his fifth straight victory as Weddige cleared the bases with a three run homer, while Gilman Leahy and Welhl sparkled with key plays and catches.
Norfolk offense scores five runs in the first and late innings to beat Paterson 8 to 3. Weddge, Wedg e, W. Smith lead batters with multiple hits while Wehl, Kardesty, and others contribute. Defensively, key double plays and run scoring help Norfolk secure the win.
Norfolk left on base three Paterson one. Errors Norfolk one Paterson two. Time of game one ten. Weather great field good umpire Mr Burns.
A collage of baseball updates, player notes, and editorials. Reports on Norfolk Richmond and Paterson games, player injuries and returns, Dolan and Davies arm issues, Dolan’s release, umpire criticism, and Gilroy fund discussions. Also commentary on press fairness and regional fan behavior.
A player named Elsey caused a brawl after a game, hurling insults at umpire Snyder and Wells and throwing bricks at the clubhouse. Officers escorted him away as Wells declared Elsey a disorganizer and said he would sever ties with the town and the team. Teammates supported the expulsion, noting Wells’ lenient leadership.
The ending team fell to Wartford today for the third straight defeat. Sending displayed a fine game in the field but could not hit Bowen. Final score 11 to 19 with details and batteries listed poorly due to OCR.
In Richmond on June 30 the crowd swarmed Umpire Snyder after a ninth inning decision against the home team. Police intervened and escorted him to his hotel with six officers. The Batter names Chesbro Schmidt and Steelman Carrick and Rothfuss noted in the box.
Lancaster defeats Athletics 6 to 1 at home as Yeager shuts down the visitors and Garvin drives in four runs. Lancaster scores in every inning except the seventh with a balanced attack led by Garvin and the rest of the batting order.
Scores show Baltimore 3 New York , Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 14, Pittsburg 3. Cincinnati 3 St Louis 0. Brooklyn 8 over Boston. Cleveland beats Louisville by 3 in the ninth as Chicago 7-? edge Louisville 8-? Att. 50.
Baltimore defeats New York 8 to 6 in a long game. Seymour walk-heavy pitching and timely hits by Baltimore drive the comeback, with Corbett solid on the mound and Davis hit by a pitch in the eighth. Attendance 6,500.
Washington defeats Philadelphia 8 to 6 in a game noted for solid pitching and fielding. Mercer received stronger support while Dowd drove in two runs in the sixth and Chejere's wild throw contributed to a four-run ninth. Delehanty delivered a run with a double as Palwes score on lone tally. final line shows Washington 8 Philadelphia 6.
Special Officer Corbett warned crowds at the Clyde Line wharf not to crowd the end until the arriving steamer discharged. Jenny Robinson, a Black man, resisted and cursed. Corbett drew his revolver, arrested Taah Ingon, who fought and knocked the pistol from the officer. The officer fired a bullet into Taah Ingon’s cheek. the assailant fled and has not been seen since.
The Water Commissioners met yesterday morning with members Alessis Woodard Birron Superintendent James Tuddle and James Todd present. They decided to advertise for bids on 2 000 tons of coal to be furnished in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1800.
Chilhowle Virginia merchant Tt B Gheeve says he suffered consumption after exhausting treatments and failed cough remedies. He credits two bottles of King s New Discovery with his recovery and praises it as the grandest remedy for coughs colds and consumption available at Burrow Martin Co s Drug Store.
On June 27, 28, 30 and July 20, 30 the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will sell special low rate passes to San Francisco for Christian Mudenver meeting. Tickets valid for return until August 10. From June 1 to September 16 there are summer round trip tickets to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs, valid for return to October 1. Information from passenger agent Dreelooke at the Atlantic Hotel, Norfolk.
Boston won another tone today over Brooklyn as Klobedany faced a shaky team and Yeager exited with a hand injury, sidelining him for two to three weeks. Attendance 4,500. final score 9 to 6. Batteries: Lewis, Yeager, Payne, Dunn, Grim. Umpire Lynch.
In the Norfolk region, Thomas T. Willcoxn, Trustee, returns to creditors of The Norfolk Trust Company who have proved their claims. A dividend of six percent will be paid to proven claimants at the stated time and place. Louks must present documents accordingly.
Liebenstein pitched in fine form for St Louis today and held Cincinnati to three hits with no runs. Donahue also effective as the Battery. Attendance 2,500 with several fine fielding plays. Final score St Louis 11 Cincinnati 3. Time 1:00.
Cleveland reports Powell was effective as visitors managed only one hit in each of the first three innings. In the ninth the Pittsburgs collected four hits and three errors.
The Manufacturers' Clothing Company is hailed as a modern wonder surpassing the seven ancient marvels with its low prices and cooling summer wear. Readers are invited to visit Marvelous Clothing House for men's crash suits linen suits and other summer goods as hotter days arrive and savings loom large.
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