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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
3
Local team seemed set to win but an error and two home runs changed the game. A few hits and opportunistic misplays sealed the outcome, leaving fans stunned by a late rally and costly mistakes.
A dramatic 8-7 victory for Lancaster over Norfolk. Weddige sparked a late rally with three hits while Planmiller faltered in the ninth, letting six runs cross as Lancaster seized the game. Umpire Snyder and Rosy recollections from Richmond Times comment on the affair.
Scorery innings show Norfolk scoring two runs in the ninth to topple Lancaster 8 to 7. Yeager and Seybold homered for Norfolk while McFarlan, Madison, and Pfarmiller delivered two base hits apiece. Weddge Snyder and Wentz added stolen bases as the rally produced the winning runs with two outs.
In Hartford on July 8 the Athletics defeated Hartford in a ten inning contest by a score of 8 to 2. Pitchers Carvin and Schaub led the Athletics while Bowen and Joach worked for Hartford. The game featured steady offense and late scoring bursts in the extra frame.
Newark won from Paterson today by heavy hitting scoring sixteen hits and thirty bases. The score is not provided in the readable text.
Reading and Richmond appear in a terse sports-like line with battery pairings Chesbro Foster and Mc Mackin Barckley. The item lists two teams or squads and two battery pairings, suggesting a match or event outcome though details are sparse.
Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 6 to 3 as Dwyer and Taylor were touched early. Cooley was ruled out for running out of first and was replaced by Orth after later protest. Hoy’s fielding stood out amid 23 500 fans in a rarely exciting contest.
In Chicago, the Colts defeated the champion Boston team 2 to 1 in ten innings. Griffith delivered the winning RBI after a single and steal as Griffith starred in the field while Boston failed to solve him. Attendance reached 6,000 with Poston and Griffith contributing to a dramatic finish.
In St Louis on July 8 the Brooklyns beat the Browns 1 to 0 amid fast play. Brooklyn claims the Browns were shut out by the umpire Sheridan. Attendance 2,000. Batteries Donohue Mouglass Payne Grim. Time 1730.
Cleveland July 8 Senators were unlucky with men on base as Washington edged them 8 to 5. Pitchers Young and Zimmer faced King and McGuire while 800 attended. Time was 2:30.
The article explains kidneys remove waste from the blood through the urine and stresses their vital role. It promotes Trostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy to restore kidney activity and help prevent kidney diseases such as diabetes and Bright's disease.
Repair shop employees at the Lambent's Point terminal decline the pay cut though no strike will occur as the company offers an hourly rate while a new schedule is prepared. Also mention of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues.
Residents relocate within Princess Anne county and new homes are noted on West Brambleton avenue and East Willoughby avenue. The Local Board met in special session approving minutes and appointing standing committees on Finance Schools Lights and Police Streets.
Captain William Coley and family from Campo avenue visit New York relatives. The Central avenue parsonage now occupied by Mr. Harry Munden is getting a fresh coat of paint led by Mr. W K Rock. The Warnest Workers of Central Avenue Baptist church plan a meeting at the Respass residence on Forte street with a sociable, music, and amusements to follow. Rev R A Robinson and son left for Williamstown Massachusetts for four weeks. The Junior Epworth League at Lelles Memorial church prepares a program for Sunday. A lawn party is planned for Monday and Tuesday at the Presbyterian manse grounds.
A heavy shower struck Huntersville yesterday washing from man holes. Two stray sheep were found at 14 Outten street owned by W I Armstrong. Captain and Mrs Nugent of Outten street returned home from Petersburg after visiting relatives. R R Webster has contracts for trading and filling at Park Place and Villa Heights. The Webb revival meetings on Central avenue drew attendees last night.
Over seventy five new names joined the Cloward chorus at last night’s rehearsal bringing total to about 450, within fifty of the target. Professor Cloward praised the progress after two one and a half hour sessions. Rehearsals continue Monday and Tuesday next with a Thursday concert. During intermission a lecture titled Ben Hur by Dr. Rogers of Reading was announced for this afternoon at the Academy of Music. Dr. Rogers, long based in Washington, has frequently collaborated with Professor Cloward on the program.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for mats, bruises, sores, rashes, and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and lists a 24 cent price per box, sold by Burrow Martin & Co.
Newly elected Lafayette Lodge Novo officers were installed by the District Deputy Grand Master. Nobles present include N. C. P. Datten as noble grand, W. Batley as vice grand, W. Irxichen as secretary, M. Wood as treasurer, and C. Wood as chaplain.
An old advertisement from Washington outlines cures for nervous troubles using animal extracts. The notice promotes chemical preparations and claims effectiveness for various ailments.
Advertises ready made and piece goods shirt waists at affordable prices from 50 cents up with a recommendation to choose ready made or piece goods, presented by Joseph Brown of 210 Church Street, Norfolk.
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