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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
3
An advertisement offers six finished Cabinet Photographs and a large picture for 150, or six Cabinet Photographs for 21 with this ad, valid for the week and mentioning June 14. It lists the advertiser as B. S. Campbell at 640 Main Street and includes a hosiery and fashion slate from Levy Bros on Alalau street and an eye exam claim by Dr Weck at 162 Main Street.
Yesterday's games featured Lancaster defeating Norfolk 7 4 in the first game while Norfolk won 9 2 in the second. Reading blanked Richmond 2 0. Wartford beat Athletes 6 7. Paterson defeated Newark 5 2. Matchups listed include Reading Norfolk Reading, Richmond Lancaster, Athletics Newark, Paterson Hartford, Lancaster Newark.
Hartford and Reading battles spark talk of a shake up in Colonel ranks. President Pulliam aims for a winning team as Kissinger and Cavelle gain attention. West and East league moves color the season with trades and hoped comebacks.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on June 16 Bancaster and Norfolk played two games, Lancaster winning the first contest and Norfolk the second. First game result favored Bancaster while the rematch swung to Norfolk.
Tiancaster 7 Norfolk 4 in seven innings. Two-base hits by Seybold Roth Yeager Buttermore Ward McFarlan Henry Leidy Sacrifice hits by Snyder Stolen bases by Ward Leidy Smith Yeager Wente. Norfolk errors set the tone as Yeager Newton Mitched Ball by Newton. Umpire Weidman.
Pwosbuse dits-Seybold, Weddige. First on Errors-Lancaster. Hit by Pitcher-Shaffer, Roath. Passed sul-Roth, Snyder, Umpire-Weldman. Time-11:30.
Lancaster series halted by Waterloo while Newickweath leads ahead of Patterson after yesterday's win. Brooms rise one place despite a loss and Hartford slips. Norfolk shows power but could not match time. Ulrich debuts as Jake Wells shifts second base amid questions from Richmond Times. Thartford hosts return from the South as peanut vines spark banter.
In a Tarboro contest, Peters and teammates produced multiple hits led by Prenner Johnson and Pennett Lanworth Barker Brake with Pennett and Lanworth collecting three base hits. Pitching by Barker Overton and Person allowed several walks and errors while Vines recorded a count of fouls and passed balls. Umpire W. Syataps Howard officiated the game.
Yeastorming's games in New York and Cleveland led the list with Cleveland taking seven over New York two. Cincinnati routed Brooklyn 15 to 6 as St. Louis beat Uhihidetelwia and Pittsby 2 to 1. League matches scheduled with Pittsburgh in Baltimore and Cleveland in New York among others.
Hastings replaced Killen after a base on balls, hit by pitch, and a wild pitch. Davis and Jennings highlighted the game as Baltimore topped Pittsboro 2 to 0 with steady pitching after the fourth. Batteries: Nops and Bowerman for Baltimore Wil en and Tastings for Pittsboro. Umpire Mr Thurst. Time two hours.
Boston built a large early lead and cruised past Chicago 14 to 4 as Nichols allowed only two hits through five innings. Bergen, Chala han, and Kittredge supplied bat power while umpires Mr. Lynch and time were noted.
Washington Senators defeated Cunningham with a fast one hour and a half contest. Louisville released pitcher Tiemming and Jimmy Rogers as Clarke became captain manager. Score 9 to 7 with Wings Farrell Cunningham Butler highlighted by early offense. Umpire Mr. Sinslie. Time Jane.
A garbled report from a Newark game notes Paterson on the mound facing the Newark lineup. The box shows Paterson holding the home club scoreless while Vinuw and Westlake contribute in the battery for the visitors.
Hartford suffered a defeat to the Athletics after a commanding early lead, with a jagged scoreline showing misplays on the field. Batteries listed as Cairvin Vox Vickery Shoneh.
Reading, Pa. defeated Richmond in a clean, well played contest with solid pitching and defense. Key players included Aimole and Kinsella delivering strong contributions as Reading held Richmond scoreless.
Tarboro defeated Pren derson 16 to a high scoring game. Barker pitched superbly allowing only two hits as Wes Brake contributed strong fielding and multiple putouts. Tarboro posted 22 hits and backed Barker’s effort with solid defense and aggressive base running.
In New York Rosie was an easy mark for the Ladies while Sockalexis initiated a bold rally with a sharp outside shot. The article lists Cleveland and New York scores and mentions Batteries Thusie Warner, Wilison O'Connor Vanpire Ma O'Day with time noted as 15.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Browns in a mid-June afternoon game. Local hitters broke through late as Coarsey’s delivery limited the visitors after seven innings. Final score 7 to 4 with ex-Philadelphias contributing in the Browns lineup.
Mrs Grathan set to lecture at Moekendree tonteht abroad topics of interest. Miss Myra Jordan travels to Marion for summer. Mrs Foya Te Duster visits cousin J B Coater in Baltimore. The remains of Muntee W age 11 die at home and funeral at Brambleton Ave scheduled. Mr Ernest Capps improving at 12 Tunstall Ave. Ch A Wyslop sent a cabbage specimen from Windsor Lot. Mabel Taylor and Hayes Barrett funeral at residence.
Uniformed Knight of Pythias of Virginia gathers near Yorkiy Moritoey for elected officers led by Ty Ww. Ry of Roanoke as colonel and R. G. Haughan of Richmond as lieutenant colonel. parade route includes ferry to Portsmouth and corner stone laying ceremony with multiple Norfolk Richmond Roanoke Alexandria clubs in attendance.
The Atlantic Indge No. 2 Masons elected officers including Ju. a. Oli ver as Ww. M and Lee 8. Guy as S. W. with C. Fisher, Pred Greenwood treasurer, and other named posts. Towant Lennon named chaplains H. L. Slade and M G. Lennon served as stewards.
A local maker declares pride in producing all clothing sold, emphasizing low prices and genuine value. The message touts Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s apparel at fair costs, inviting customers to inspect the goods and confirm the claims with their own eyes.
A chaotic description portrays a cow tipping a lamp and a city left in ashes, with fevered lines about poison and illness. The excerpt details choking fumes and sickness spreading through a population, ending with a call to report the spreading disaster.
An extensive sale ad lists Summer corsets in multiple styles including Ferris Waists and American Lady Bicycle Corset at various prices from 50 cents to 3 dollars. Also advertised are dress goods, percale yardage, linens, lawns, and lace, plus boys and gents garments like shirts, negligees, undergarments, and bicycle wheels with extensive stock ready for immediate delivery in Norfolk.
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