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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1897
Page
6
Suffolk headlines report a mass meeting to choose Roanoke convention delegates, delays in Rabey Jordan contest, and a fatal railroad accident near Suffolk. Details cover storm damage losses across eastern Virginia, court actions, officer swearing in, and notable visits.
Burglars entered two rooms on Twenty fourth and Thirty six streets stealing a sold watch cash, gold watch and clothing via second story ladders. One suspect arrested then released. Police lack leads. Also updates from Newport News Va with court actions including judgments and indictments and attorney qualification.
Newark defeats Paterson 5 to 4 in a high scoring Sunday match. Reading beats Lancaster 4 to 2 as Newark faces Paterson later. Upcoming games feature Richmond at Reading and Newark at Paterson.
Lancaster defeated Norfolk in a stingy fielding contest held here. The leanest game of the season produced a hard fought score line with teams trading points. Officials and spectators noted strong defensive play and late pressure from Lancaster.
Summary shows earned runs for Lancaster two and Norfolk eight with Madddeon and Welhs among two base hits and Madison Henry three base hits. West struck out four by Chiusen six. Double plays West Ward and Larocque. Time one hour fifty five minutes. Left on bases Lancaster two Norfolk eight. First on balls Of Weal two off Clausen.
A Norfolk Juniors win over Lbramington Unknowns 17 to 12 is reported with notes on players Chapman Reid Ramsey and Ford. Mentions malaria illness and recovery of Leahy, and that Jack Gilroy is out of danger. Drafted pitchers Norton and Swaim sent to minor league rotations. Swarm trial discussed with Senator. Atlantic League meeting set for June 16 in Philadelphia. Bowerman sustains forehead wound but continues catching. Burns praised for sportsmanship and public regard.
A Richmond State column praises Willie Hargrove as a top fielder and solid hitter while praising young pitcher Harry Clarke and discussing Boston’s Stahl arrival. It notes Monk Corcoran’s dubious condition and potential long-term effects, plus remarks from Hartford and Milwaukee papers. The piece blends assessments of players, team prospects, and the pennant race implications.
Hartford beat the Athletics by a small margin with key errors, score 9 to 4. Pitchers Bowen and Roach led Hartford while Jordan and Wox supported the Athletics.
Newark edged Paterson 8 to 4 in ten innings after a tense contest. Batteries were Sprogel and Westlake for Newark and Car nick and HRothfruss for Paterson.
In Reading on June 14 Richmond outplayed Reading led by stronger all around play. Final score Richmond 28 to Reading 7 with batteries Terndon Burckley and Stimmel Steelman contributing key plays.
The National League schedules a set of today’s matchups. Pittsburgh visits Washington while Cleveland plays at Philadelphia Cincinnati travels to Boston Louisville faces Baltimore Chicago meets Brooklyn and St Louis plays New York as standings show Boston at 29 12 and other clubs in flux.
Anson's Colts faced the Brooklyn team at Eastern Park with Denzer's curves proving easy for the home club while fielding miscues raised tensions on basepaths. Australian players watched from the stands as Kangarooland teammates defeated a Chicago Brooklyn squad 11 to 8 in five innings.
Boston fans saw two solid hits by the home team and Ritchey’s loose defending. In the fourth Boston went ahead again, while Cincinnati pressed to tie in the ninth but Klobedanz held. Final score Boston five, Cincinnati four with Gutterles Klobedanz Bergen and Dwyer Peltz cited. Umpire Lynch. Time 1 50.
Washington poured thirteen hits and sixteen runs in the first three innings, Leahy subbing for Gardner at third in the fourth, as Pittsburgh added eight runs. Final score shows Washington 16 Pittsburg 8 with Potteries pitching and Merritt placing Leahy. Time 1:50.
New York won a slow game scoring seven runs on twelve hits as St Louis managed four. Hallman starred at second with a notable catch of Joyce's liner. Neither pitcher was effective. Umpire Emilie. Time two hours. Batteries Seymour and Warner for New York Donohue and Douglass for St Louis.
In Baltimore on June 14 the Champions won in a loosely played contest as both sides showed weak fielding. The score was close, with Baltimore posting a 6 to 4 victory over Louisville. Batteries: Offer and Bowerman for Baltimore Fra zier and Dexter for Louisville. Umpire Mr Hurst. Time 2 10.
Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 5-1 as Pilleld and Wheeler struggled for the Phillies while Young curbed hitters. A rough second inning produced four Cleveland runs on balls and hits. Batteries Fifield Wheeler Clem ents Young Zimmer. Umpires McDonald McDermott. Time 2:12.
Brambleton weekly W C T U session planned for 4 o'clock at Mrs Bass's residence 10 Brambleton Avenue. The column notes several local obituaries visits by relatives and community events including a debate at Trinity church and funeral services for Petersburg resident Mr C C Vincent.
Mr. Alpheus White of Avenue A makes a two visit to friends in Elizabeth City while Mrs. J Wo Woolcott of Campe Avenue travels to Onin to spend time with friends and relatives. The three Sunday schools in the ward have completed all their ar.
Fragmented notes report an Atlantic City to Willoughby Street line completion with hourly trains and a Norfolk area excursion. A church service in Courtland Virginia notes a sermon, new member reception, and a Sunday school officers list with routine weekly worship and Sunday school.
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