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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
3
Hartford Conn July 20 weak fielding led by Leahy cost the Oyster Shuckers a win over Norfolk with a 3 to 0 score. The Norfolk club faced criticism from local papers over umpiring and management while talks of ownership changes and roster shakeups dominated discussion.
Two-base hits by Wits McPurian Vickery and Welhs. Sacrifice Tl Lealy. Stolen base Doherty. Hartford left on bases six Norfolk six. Struck out by Vickery three by Pfainmilier. Double plays Radford Mack and Thornton. First base errors Hartford four Norfolk one. First base on balls Vickery one of Tranmiller two. Winning pitcher Burns. Time of game one hour fifty five minutes.
The column reports pitcher signings with St Louis, Philadelphia and other clubs, noting Lucid accepts Von der Ahe offer while Prawmiller pitched well but teammates faltered. It mentions Stricker returning to the Athletics, various minor league stars, and Hartford Globe remarks on Wagner’s $4000 price tag.
Fragmented OCR reads like a sports brief with unclear names and places. It references Lancaster and a lopsided result, noting a chaotic game with weak legible details and scattered team mentions.
Local notes describe the home team in a football field setting with players Blehaeatd and Neivarts involved. It mentions other players and plays that imply a fielding sequence and game actions though details are garbled.
Tarboro let today's game slip as FH battled to the third, Bennett provided key play while Acoloy and Anrawictlin suffered losses. Salient details from Philadelphia Iowa indicate a tense day withSwbletion and PMatereon events noted.
A fragmented baseball note mentions Mills and Tinbatl and Benett with Mills taking seven runs in a home game. The text is garbled with stray characters and unclear scores or outcomes, providing only scattered player mentions and partial team references.
Cleveland Ohio July 20 The Indians defeated the Orioles in a dull game. Young pitched effectively while Wackburn was hit hard. In the eighth Jennings suffered a severe finger injury causing one to retire. Attendance 1,500. Score Meveland 7 Baltimore 3. Batteries Young Shomer Bhickhurne Chirke. Umpire Linslie. Time two hours.
Chicago July 20 report details a costly misplay that allowed seven runs in the first inning by a patched Colts lineup. Scouting notes list batteries Friend and Donohue, Taylor and McWarland, with umpire Mr. O'Day and a 226 time. Attendance reported as 1,200 with a score line incompletely shown.
Cincinnati fans watched a doubleheader with the Reds and Bostoms split. In the opener Lewis pitched well for Cincinnati while Dwyer struggled for Boston. A 10,200 crowd saw darkness end the first game after six innings. Second game gave Klebedanz 19 hits through nine, Cincinnati pitching limited Boston to two runs, umpire Hurst called play after the eighth due to darkness.
Louisville July 20 The Senators toppled Washington in the eighth as Magee pitched well until the frame when a bases loaded walk four singles and two misplays produced four runs. Attendants 1,200. Score: Washington 4 Senators 5. Umpires Mezars and McGuire.
Tittesbury hosts Drooklyn with Pirates showing strong defense and aggressive baserunning. In the first game Pittsburgh capitalized on timely hitting to win 4 to 2 after a late rally. In the nightcap Pittsburgh again edged Brooklyn 3 to 2 as Killen and Sugden held the opposition scoreless through the final innings.
Manager Chirles St. John at the Ocean View hotel hosted an old fashioned Rhode Island clam feast yesterday afternoon with two spreads at Looselock and Rooteboeth. Guests from Norfolk savored the succulent shellfish prepared by Joba’s chefs, drawing praise for both flavor and number of attendees.
A crude ad promotes a remedy named Cough Cure for colds coughs croup and throat issues. It lists firms J. An BP Tro tter Traktt Smith and R.L. Wilson as endorsers or sellers in a local catalog style notice.
Steamer Northampton resumes weekly excursions to Old Pity bewying Pay Line wharf on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Returns from Trem Ghd Poemt. Fare is costs for round trip.
Public notice ad promotes eye care and headache relief by Dr Week at 810 Main Street. It invites readers to seek proper remedies through available viasues and proper medical guidance.
Inclement weather slows bench rush while Ming May Wilkinson cottage benefit for Infant Sant. Last Sunday a memeing party hosted by Miss Gini Atayo of Richmond, with guests from Richmond St Louis Norfolk Peters Isle and others. Socials include arrivals from New York Baltimore Atlanta and more.
Leading Norfolk physicians warn routine cycling can prove injurious if overdone especially for women and men should heed limits on hills and strain. They stress proper saddle fit and quality components to avoid painful or dangerous effects while noting some saddles cause issues and recommending care in selection.
The Princess Anne, built for the coasting trade between Baltimore and Norfolk, is in port and will be commissioned on July 6. Constructed by Delaware River Steam Ship Building and Engine Works in Chester, Pennsylvania, she measures 822 feet overall with a 42 foot beam and is powered by triple expansion engines capable of sixteen knots.
The police yesterday arrested Stephen Smith and John Dawson for a street assault at the City Market last Saturday. Special Williams of Norfolk County seized them. A white man, J. L. Murphy, was arrested for trespass at 440 Miami Street and on a peace warrant.
Mr J R Goode and his son arrived Monday and missed offers by misunderstanding. The father registered at the Gladstone Hotel while the son took a room at the Norfolk. The son grew uneasy as the father carried a large sum. Police located the parent at the Gladstone and they were reunited.
A special meeting of members of the Norfolk unions including Frances Marnes Y and others is called for today at 1 o'clock in M.C. As parlors. Business of proat importance must be attended to today. Signed by the president of Norfolk wagon.
John Grilin of Anneeville declares that thirty years of singleness ended after using De Witts Witch Slazel Salve to stop pains and heal skin troubles. The ad touts Witch Usaael Salve as unequalled for cuts bruises sprains eczema and all skin issues from Truitt Smith and Wison partners.
Second personally conducted tour to Niagara Walle Watkins Glen Koe va Rochester Daelalo via Thaltd more Ohio padireed Vic Line will leave Norfolk Wednesday July 88th round trip from Norfolk via Dattimore Stan via Washington Mop for more information contact Aribar Lewis Southern Playsanees Agent under Atlantic Pete Jy I8-codtdy3s
Fragmented OCR ad item announces stock clearances at Greenwood Pro and new products including a watch and diamonds. Mentions prices like 35.00 Camerag and various departments with locations at 13S Malm street and 51 Main street. Observed references to Brambleton and Claiborne avenues and free examinations.
Wednesday and Thursday a conference of Afro-Americans at the Obdhaopton Institute in California will bring prominent leaders from various regions. The event focuses on medical needs and social reform with calls for vital health measures and a push for stronger community systems.
A fragmentary notice describes a Norfolk to Chautauqua excursion organized by the Tattimore & Ohio Railroad in connection with local officials. It mentions a round trip, a departure on a Monday in September, and deposits with the Assembly Secretary for further arrangements.
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