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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1897

Page

12

Norfolk Athletes Triumph and Fall in Doubleheader

Norfolk's team split a doubleheader with scores 5 2 and 9 0 as Newark, Stratford, Richmond and Lancaster also figure in a busy slate. July 24 reports show John L. Sullivan officiating two games before about 2100 spectators with wins mirrored by each side.

Philadelphia Ath- Jat Norfolk John Ll. Sullivan Lancaster HTM Newark Dartford Richmond Paterson

Marped Wwns-Athioties and Varsity Ties

A garbled summary notes multiple names and places, referencing Marped Wwns-Athioties and Narvialk with various individuals including Galis-Garvin and Vitaly Pitched Trail. It mentions teams, venues, and dates in a cryptic mix, suggesting a sports or academic event with multiple participants and locations.

Cavin Atetics Galis Garvin Vitaly Sullivan

Unable to determine due to fragmented OCR text

The provided text fragment appears heavily garbled with inconsistent spellings and missing context. It references names or terms that are unclear, limiting reliable extraction of a main event, date, or location for a summarized card. No coherent person, organization, or outcome can be established.

Blew is The Ane Tedleb. May Wesp and toe one and more

A garbled sports fragment mentions teams and players, referencing players like Tranos Warner and Paterson Myore. It hints at upcoming games, leadership changes, and reactions from league members, with unclear names and events due to OCR errors. The piece notes a potential lead and a questioned offensive attack, amid mixed team fortunes.

Col_Colonels and Sheckard Dominate Early Baseball Buzz

Rumors from Washington Post and Sporting Life highlight Selee securing Hickman from New Castle and paying 1900. Sheckard of Brockton garners major league interest as a finished player and natural batsman with a 407 average, while liens and trades stir New England and National League chatter about future rosters and fielding prowess. Pat Rollins and others weigh in on Sheckard’s two-way value and potential big-league demand.

Brooklyn Brockton Sheckard New England League Lrockton Sporting Life Pat Rollins Tronsides Chambersburg Pat Columbia Lwagune Assal Lancaster

Lancaster Leads in Atlantic Treasure Race to Valentine Newark

Lancaster, July 24 reports Lancaster taking the lead in the Atlantic Treasure race toward Valentine Newark for the third straight time. Only data points were played, with West and Woenole, Cogan and av mentioned among participants.

Lancaster L Lancaster Newark Geore West Cogan

Wartford Bats Edge Opponents In Ninth Inning Thriller

A disjointed OCR summary reports Wartford, Conn beating Richmond in a late ninth inning finish. It mentions Levar, Stelemsion, and Pyeerson as players, with a note about Victors and three hits by the visitors. Other fragments reference pitchers, runs, and fielding errors.

Yesterday's Games and Schedules Across Cities

Yesterday scores show New York defeating Chicago 7 to 3 while Louisville beat Vireo 8 to 2. Cincinnati and Cleveland split results as St Louis posted 7 and others played. Tonight's card lists matchups: St Louis at Baltimore, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, and others in flux.

Chicagoe New York Louisville Posten Cleveland St. Lows

Game ends with mystery in Loudaville high school clash

A disrupted game on Dail court saw several players suspended as spectators noted chaotic conduct. Officials report stolen timeouts and tense moments as Bergen, Mrazer, and Wissen were linked to a conspiracy. Final time 2 08.

Browne Dated Out Victory in Seventy Inc Hing Today

In St Louis Missouri on July 24 Browne Dated secured a decisive victory as rivals faced confusion and ineffective attempts. The event featured key plays by Merleyale and a noted sailor figure whose presence influenced the scoring, leaving observers unsure of the final outcome.

St. Louis Browne Merleyale

Baltimore Beats Baltimore? Pittsburg Triumphs in July Game

Pittsburg, Pa., July 24 Baltimore was an easy mark for Pittsburg today. ieitmeister, the home team's new third baseman, drove in five runs in three at bats and Nearing added four more as Pittsburg won 15 to 3. Attendance 3,800. Batteries Hughey Merritt for Pittsburgh and Blackburn Clarke for Baltimore. Umpire Sheridan. Time two hours.

Baltimore Pittsburg Ieitmeister Mitsbure Hughey Merritt Blackburn Lover Clarke Sheridan

Colts Stumble After Strenuous Back-To-Back Effort

In Chicago Illinois on July 24, a colt suffered strain from two games, becoming wild as Meakin pitched steadily with support. Calin Hin starred with a long center field catch. Attendance 670. Scores show New York defeating Chicago 9 to 4 with key players Friend Donohue Mockingad Warner Vampire-C Day. Tim -205.

Chicago Colts Meakin Calinhin Tr GF Chkapo New York Iatteries Friend and Donohue Mockingad Warner C' Day Tim

Indians Halt by Umpire ruling in Clleaning Tilt

Cleveland July 2 Indians lose late eighth inning rally as umpire ruling sparks dispute. Line score shows Cleveland 3 to 8 with multiple errors and disputed calls. Attendance listed as large but figures unclear. Umpires Hominy Weed and others officiated the game.

Cleveland, OL Dnilites Indians Seare

Political Guess Work on Newport News Representative Race

Local politicians weigh possible candidates for Newport News districting. Reports name present Rep Powell likely to seek re election, with W T Mosk and others as possible rivals, amid court action and crime cases shaping the political backdrop in the district.

Newport News Newport Newe House of

Prady for Collicran and Wartime Legal Struggle

Fragmented OCR text shows a motion or hearing involving Prady for Collicran and Wartime figures. Names include Chey eral, Meister, Levey, Las Criters, and D. Morton. The piece references public moneys and legal action in Ard.

Wiveleio Las Soukyr Isa Heeshiohroe D. Morton Ardwis

North State Notes on Taxes and Trials in North Carolina

North State Notes reports higher railway taxes than lands across several counties, cites valuation disparities, and notes Populists challenging. It records sentencing of Thomas Robertson to five years, political fusion debates, naval reserves camp, and church mission updates as Raleigh monitors state affairs.

Raleigh N, C Murphy Savings Bank J. V. Beittatu A. le Gurley Sampson Frankiin Chatham Bladen Allwehany McDowell Lincoln Nobesen Chiathim Luimeceln Inong County Sampson County Crehaus RO Wittob Choytad Simuna Cibarrus Minabeth City Thie Sani Jie Maninesta Alchinee Sinke Consentem Willanee Howe Cotton Hs Tenis Tobedson Julia Lester Supreme Court Niieh Wefunc Wo Baur & Son Hapleston Senharwpd Air Line Dopaliat Jaye Isos Janet Yaur Jessen Tiayes Thewds Terre Deli CH Wake Forest

Local notes on Halifax area events and travel plans

Halifax July 24. Miss e Crapper returns from a July trip to Mos. On the 16th coalhoun ball games between Halifax and Weldon ended with Halifax winning 19 to Vy. Mr W P Cwepere and Miss Kate Bushy returned from In fall district inference. The Methodist church improved interior and galleries removed. Town discusses summer excursions and coast train service to Williamston or New Bern, noting residents ride eight miles to Weldon for trains. Peter Chithim returned from Rocky Mount and infield. Meros feels refilled after a day of rest. Crops show wear with flowers and tires on now.

Halifax N.C E Crapper Thowerteacier Mos Weldon Cinilfax W. PP. Cwepere Kate Bushy Fell Cerea Wweblon Peter Chithim Rocky Mount Infield

Baseball Week Opens with Marboro Prospects for Scrappy Series

In Prentan North Carolina July 2, the Marboro team and opponents promise a lively ball week next week. Home games due to soggy soil conditions will be Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at the Snottle grounds. The crowds are expected to be large as teams train and prepare. Mrs Z Woolfa visits Portford as the colored Methodist church begins plans for a large new house of worship on Bast Iilestrest. Ma Bavis of Mop church visited Plymouth yesterday and will return today.

Prentan N.C Speelat Z. Woolfa White Portford Colored Methodoat Church Plymouth

Fayetteville District Conference Brief Improper OCR Entry

Fragmentary OCR text from Branford North Carolina notes a Fayetteville District Conference event held July 24 with garbled names and unfamiliar terms. The readable bits mention conference proceedings and a meeting in an unclear South region, with multiple misspellings and incomplete lines.

Branford N.C Tayetteville Mt. Hoehwareh South Ye Tier Wy. IL Moore Chler

Tobacco buyers and local movers pace Greenville scene

Greenville notes: Thomas Varmey of F. IR. Aiken's returns to occupy last season's house. Mrs. B C Montrose and Miss Tawra Latham and Lotlie Skinner travel to Morehead City. J G Cherry returns from Seven Springs. A crowd departs for Coracoke. John Managan Bugey COMPLY sold five new bugetes amid decent tobacco prices.

Greenville N.C Thomas Varmey F. IR. Aiken's Seasion Aiken

Trertford NC Briefs July Weather and Visitors

Trertford North Carolina news brief notes Mr 1% Newbold Jr of the county plans to visit town Saturday Miss Juan Etheridge of Norfolk is visiting Dr D Cox on King street Local interest focuses on baseball at Edenton Tuesday Oscar Newby of Chapel Hill NC returns home after a long absence Watermelons and cucumbers are in large supply in the market.

Trertford N. C Newbold Woo Juan Etheridge Norfolk D. Cox King Street Edenton Oscar Newby Chapel N.C

Tariff Bill Passed Amid Heated House Debates and Public Clamor

The tariff bill cleared the House after Senate adoption of the conference report and reached the President within minutes. Enthusiastic demonstrations followed, with strong partisan exchanges as Republicans pushed for swift passage and a currency commission debate dominated the day. Speaker Reed signed the bill, adjournment plans were set, and special orders pursued the currency commission amid a tight, tense session.

Pusitnde House Senate Hhe Brewl Pruden Oxlerk Ashe Flouse United Publetics Reed Sig Tuleipe Dingley Ways and Means Committee Wheeler Alabama Grosvenor Olivo Mir Wenderaen Republicnin Hleneberson McMickin Tennessen

Passage of the Bone bill and House adjournment

The House passed the Bone bill after a vote of 24 to 1 and took a half hour recess. Upon reconvening the Speaker announced the committee’s appointment and read the names. Mr Grosvenor reported the committee had completed its mission and the President gave a congratulatory reply. The Speaker then adjourned the House for the day.

Lewes Grosvenor Wale Oan

Old Market Square Arrivals and Coal Cargoes July 24 1907

Record of ships and consignments at Old Market Square detailing arrivals on July 24 1907. Notable entries include British steamer Mathilda bound for Waillaya Lamb & Co for coal and ore, and several steamers loading coal for Delaw, North Carolina, and other destinations. Includes vessels such as Schr Henry Bink, Ida Pwerrey, and Nereidence with phosphates and corn. Wind conditions noted as northeast and light, with Cape Henry and Hamburg routes referenced.

Mathilda Waillaya Phosphat Roel Henry Bink New Is Light Hattle BE Giles Atersburg Light Schr Johnston Cambridge Ida Pwerrey More North Carolina George FP Gordon Beasley Nereus Delaware Ton Ham Lamb & Co Cape Henry Wrest Fourteer

Crowder v Chandler awaits jury verdict in Petersburg

In Hastings Court the Crowder versus Chandler assault case ended after three days of testimony. The jury failed to reach a verdict and was adjourned to Monday morning. Chandler, a Petersburg police lieutenant, faces $3,000 damages. Shubon McDonald, a Pottsburg, Alabama man, was before the Mayor on shooting at Officer Richardson and was sent to Hastings Court for trial. He also faced four months for assault and battery and a $20 fine for carrying a weapon at the jail.

Crowder Chandler Petersburg W. T. Crowder Hastings Court Shubon McDonald Potisburg Alm Richardson e@tly McDonald Mustings Court

PREVICTS WAR PREDICTIONS FROM LONDON TIMES

The London Times predicts a split between Great Britain and the United States over seal fisheries with possible protests from Lord Salisbury. It cites trouble from recent Yukon river oil discoveries and mentions talks that Russia may view London regions as part of Alaska ceded to the United States, signaling broader stakes.

London Bindyy Times Great Britain United States Fihys AnOer Lord Sattabury Sunday Times Yukon River Ph Suniay Mes Confidentia bewengRusaia Londyke Alaska Russia

Rooster Challenges Steam Engines at Oakes

A game rooster owned by J H Burk at Oakes, Kentucky is hailed as the fiercest cock of the walk. When a steam engine stops and releases steam, the bird ruffles its feathers and lunges at the generator, even attempting to peck at it with bold nerve.

J.H. Burkholder Oakes Oaks

Fire Breaks Out In Shed Injuring Hen Owner

A fire damaged a shed near East Washington yesterday, owned by George Hoffman. Firefighters battled the blaze as a hen reportedly moved into a corner of the shed, avoiding the worst of the flames while chemical materials were involved.

Washington Siedt George Hoffman Aly

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