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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1897

Page

3

Athletics Triumph in Ninth as Paterson Beats Hartford 18 to 6

Paterson New Jersey June 4 The Athletics rallied to win in the ninth, scoring five hits to overtake Hartford in a wild game. Final score 18 to 6 with Viau and Westlake on the mound for Paterson and Ames and Schaub catching. Hartford faced mixed results while Newark Lancaster and Norfolk faced rain delays in other notes.

Lancaster Hartford Athletics Paterson Norfolk MG Wi N. J Ih. Paterson Viau Westlake Ames and Schaub

Newark and Hartford Play By Play As Coban Succeeds

In Newark on June 4 Corar pitched well before Setley relieved him. J Mothfuss was struck by a ball in the second inning and retired. Score by innings Newark 20 20 28 0 0 0 0 2 0 Hartford 36 40 28 12 1 2 4 4 2. Batteries Coban Setley and Smink for Newark Vickery Bowen and Roach for Hartford.

Newark N. J Corar Setley J. Mothfuss N. B. Newark Hartford Coban Smink Vickery, Bowen and Roach

Lancaster to Reading brief weather line

Lancaster and Reading report no game rain on June 4. Norfolk and Richmond also show no rain during scheduled games.

Lancaster Norfolk Reading Richmond

Baseball Gossip From Norfolk and Surrounds

Warry Berte signs with Quincy while Secrists shines for New Bedford. MeJames rules out Sunday ball. MeJames’ drop ball marked as highly deceptive. Harley to St. Louis. Tramburg reappears in right field for the Athletics. AL McFarlin named manager of Verre Haute Club in the Central League. Newark’s Sport ing Life correspondent favors Norfolk over Richmond. Howard Parle replaced by Jim Knowles as Atlantic League umpire. Wagey drifts to Bob Berryhit’s pilchina in Burlington. Fans expect uptick in Brooms percentage starting Monday. Geier shows balky form. The diminutive ex Norfolk catcher’s career draws interest. Two Dolans in Atlantic League. John Dolin of Tauncaster and Harry Dolan of Heading, Tiakey. Paddy Boyle tours Athletic League after being dropped by Richmond. joins Paterson. Lajoie and Delehanty vie for batting honors. Cooley and Geier close behind. Jimmy Grove, ex Lynchburg, now outfield for Wilkes-Barre. Pickering noted as Nop’s violim. Clarke and McCreery struggle for run production. Trading talk about Demont for Senators. if done, Wrigley to be permanent shortstop. Pitcher McPartlin, once of Norfolk, released by Toronto, to Corning NY. Michael Trost seeks large tobacco stake and aس, recalls Petersburg ’54. Weddige the Norfolk heartbreak—differs with Brooms’ fortunes. Lucids pitches for Reading without a contract. seeks in-game practice yet free to accept offers. Ted Sullivan’s New Jersey League collapses, but he secures Atlantic City franchise for summer independent play with big and minor league clubs. Norfolk and Rich-

Baseball News From The Early Season Turmoil

Mond will probably be two of the visiting teams. Pitcher Willie Brandt is laid off without pay until fit for condition and left for Chambersburg after saying he will not play this season. In the Newark Hartford game of May 30th catcher Adams Rothfuss of Newark was hit in the jaw. two teeth knocked out and the jaw fractured. Harley and Grady, key Philadelphia help, traded to St. Louis. Commentary from Sporting Life praises Elberfeld and Rich mond players. McGraw methods draw criticism from Baltimore. Umpire Detts officiated a Lancaster game and had previously issued a farewell to the press.

Willie Brandt Chambersburg Adams Rothfuss Newark Etts Lancaster Detts Washington Virginia Cominion Mr. Etis

P E S A T I O N A L League Scores Glimpse

Strange baseball results from yesterday include Chicago 8 over Washington 5 and New York 5 over Louisville 2. Forfeits and rain affected several games while upcoming matches list Cleveland at Boston and Cincinnati at Baltimore among others.

Yeaterday Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago Washington Brooklyn St. Louis New York Louisville Cleveland Boston Cincinnati Baltimore Whitwelphia

Fog halts Boston Cleveland game after two innings

A thick fog in Boston caused umpires to suspend the June 4 game with Cleveland after two innings. The score stood Boston 2, Cleveland 0 as play could not continue.

Boston Mass O'Day Fame Cleveland

New York Beats Louisville With Late Inning Rally

In New York's half of the ninth they scored four runs to win as Louisville faced a key umpire decision that dismissed Rogers from the game. The final score shows New York five, Louisville two, with Hatterles, Doheny, and Warner batting for New York and Cunningham, Wilson handling pitching duties.

New York Louisville Rogers Hatterles Doheny Warner Cunningham Wilson Uimptre aeDermott

Browns Lose to Brooklyn in Final Mastern Park Tilt

Brooklyn, June 4 The St. Louis Browns wrapped up their series with Brooklyn at Mastern Park by another defeat. Kennedy and Smith led the Brockton lineup with strong performances while Kis singer and Murphy contributed, as Erie and Sheridan provided the backstop duties.

Brooklyn N.o St. Louis Browns Brooklyns Mastern Park Erie St. Louis Kennedy Smith Kissinger Murphy Sheridan Tinmmoe

Philadelphia Forfeits Game as Pittsburg Delays in Rain

In Philadelphia on June 4 the umpire forfeited the game to the Whillies 0 to 4 after Pittsburg players allegedly delayed play to avoid a rain threat. The score at stoppage was 4 to 0 Philadelphia. In Baltimore rain halted a game vs Cincinnati with Baltimore leading 6 to 3 after the first half of the third inning.

Philadelphia Donald Pittsburg Baltimore Cincinnati

Petersburg Goin g to Europe and Local News Briefs

Petersburg items report Councilman Janes M Quicke and Mr Charles Leonard sailing from New York for Liverpool on July 6 for a two month European tour This is Quickes third trip abroad Leonard has lived in Petersburg sixty years Mills in Chesterfield refuse 10 percent wage cut threatening shutdown affecting about 400 workers A police licensing ordinance to report licensed businesses to the mayor and revenue chief to be proposed Officers in Norfolk already enforce similar rules Whales? Noted: Whigs? No. Whiskey? Not applicable Next Monday is Whitsunday holiday tobacco sales pause until Wednesday A 3000 bag peanut shipment from here to Smithfield arrives today A large colored excursion to Norfolk leaves next Monday Petersburg Circuit Court opens with Judge VanWorth presiding Donalue vs Senstel Damages 325000 listed among terms

Petersburg Janes M. Quicke Charles Leonard New Yorke Servi Liverpool Iurope Quicke Old Country Paris Leonard Leneland Norfolk Smithfield Circuit Court of Tt. A. Vanworth Amon Donalue Senstel

Sykes Charged in New Portsmouth Bicycle Theft Case

A bicycle stolen May 8 from Dr Hutton in Portsmouth led to Nat Sykes now jailed there on multiple charges. Norfolk police sent Sykes’ photo to Roanoke Rapids authorities, who reported a man bought Dr Linton’s bicycle, wiring yesterday that Sykes sold it. The Portsmouth case may clear other crimes and could free the local suspect.

Nat. Sykes Portsmouth

Prize boxer Casper Leon freed after Harlem Court hearing

Casper Leon, the prizefighter who knocked out Edward Vaughan of Newark at the National Sporting Club, was arraigned in Harlem Police Court and discharged. Vaughan was taken to Harlem Hospital with concussion but Dr Robeson said he would probably recover. Volume Captain Mevery told the magistrate the exhibition complied with the law and Leon and others should not be held.

New York Casper Leon Oehter Edward Vaughan Newark N. J National Sporting Club Harlem Vaughan Ilarlem Robeson Slarlem Vollee Mevery Wedges Leon

Virginia Fourth Class Postmasters Appointed

Washington June 4 The following Virginia fourth class postmasters were appointed today listing Dawsonville J G Thorndon West Lexington L I Polley Milespur J I Guyan Tayfield R W White Jonesville WH Blanktinship Yucker FL J I Unruh

Washington, D. C Virginia Dawsonville J. G. Thorndon West Lexington Polley Milespur J. Guyan Tayfield R. W. White Jonesville WH. . Blanktinship Yucker FL J. I. Unruh

White Goods and Wash Fabrics Sale Ad Preview

White goods sale highlights a range of organdies muslin linens and lawns with prices from 5 to 50 cents. Wash goods emphasize low prices on lappets Pereales lawns and linens. Men s furnishings feature Band Bows shirts drawers and novelty items plus a promotion for the Erie wheel with six months guarantee.

Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Skin Relief and Refund

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims best selling status for cuts sores rashes and skin eruptions with guaranteed money back if not satisfied. Priced 2 cents per box and sold by Lurrow Martin & Co.

Bucklen Salily Lurrow, Martin & Co

Greenwood's Eye Care and Jewelry Expert Ad

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Greenwood Jowest

Smart Clothing Factory Seeks Cheap, Quality Garments

A local clothing firm promotes honest pricing and factory-made garments. They claim skilled sewers and in-house production ensure proper fit and durable merchandise. The ad emphasizes value and no wrong prices, promising summer styles and multiple garments for buyers. A Socrates quote closes the piece with a cautionary note.

Cuke Pers

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