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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1897
Page
2
A reader asks about eye discomfort and headaches seeking relief from Dr Weck an eye expert at 152 Main Street offering free examinations. The Long Island site marking Wa than Hale the revolutionary spy was unveiled with a large boulder and inscription on Decoration Day.
Pianmitler earns his first win away as Richmond loses to Toboggean and Our Nearest rivals with them. The Brooms rise with a smooth glide, reflecting a chaotic performance and unexpected success for the visitors amid misplays and sharp plays.
Norfolk defeats Reading 7 to 4 while Paterson clashes with Hartford and Lancaster faces Richmond. Athletics travel to Newark as Torclny hosts Norfolk at Reading and Richmond at Lancaster.
A large crowd witnessed the Water Street clerks defeat the Main Street team 24 to 3 at League Park in a charity game for the Hebrew fund. Overton, the Invincible, pitched for Water Streets, while Main Streets battled errors and multiple failed attempts to stop him. Final scoring stemmed from two hits and numerous miscues, with Snevill relieving Simmons late.
Reading, Pa June 1 Norfolk defeated Reading today in a well played game. The score is not listed in readable portions, but the result shows Norfolk ahead as the stronger team.
Reading Norfolk SCORE BY INNINGS shows a fragmented box with errors. It lists two-base hits by Wentz Snyder and Shatfer, a three-base hit by Shatfer, stolen bases by Raymond and Spratt, and strikeouts by Amole Lucid Pfannmiler. Errors, left on base, and pitching counts appear garbled.
The piece notes Hitcher Stewart is expected to report here tomorrow. The Peoria club signs infielder Gallagher from Paterson. Lefty Marr signs with Hartford and Richmond heads there. Giants shut out Indians in two straight games. Leahy and Wentz praised for clever play away from home. Umpire at League Park gifted a cabbage head after yesterday’s game.
The Virginians defeated the AJ Amar. Lancaster and Norfolks displayed strong play at League park with Milesian Battery, Evill and Overton leading a crack lineup. Reports note St. Louis Browns breaking a losing streak, Warner Day planned in Paterson, and various player movements involving Marietta, Richmond, Newark, and Portmouth clubs amid Atlantic and Interstate League activity.
Washington June 18 forecast shows fair conditions for Virginia and North Carolina with slight warming and variable winds. Coastal areas may see local thunderstorms. eastern portions rise in temperature with easterly winds becoming variable. Port calendar notes sunrise at 4 46 a m and sunset at 7 28 p m with high and low tides at listed times.
The Weather Bureau in Norfolk logs 24 hour observations including maximum and minimum temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and departure from normal. Data notes indicate deviations from normal since January and summarize rainfall since June 1. Observer J. J. Gray records the figures.
An indoor scoreless game turned 14 to 11 as the Virginians defeated the All Americas with a two-run homer by Bammer and strong fielding. Virginians' lineup featured Bishop Shipp Ball Plummer Stevens Pine Edmonds Brown Davenport, while All Americas started Messick Wood Knott Ashton Williams Carter Godwin Loliard Broughton. Umpire Hudgins. Dick Knox, recently with Houston then Brockton, drew notice in Galveston for his conduct at the bench.
Wagner and Westlake starred as Paterson defeated Hartford 8 to 4 in a nine inning game. Batteries were Flaherty and Westlake for Paterson with Gastright and Roach for Hartford. Game played in Hartford on June 18.
Newark opened with errors that allowed two Athletics runs in the first inning as both teams struggled at the plate. Final score shows the Athletics 6 to 5 over Newark, with Carrick and A Rothfus on the Newark battery and Smith and Pox for the Athletics.
A near riot followed a ninth inning call in Lancaster as umpire Weidman ruled McDonald on Rich mond out at the plate. McDonald was seized by McDonald then throttled by a policeman, with some spectators alleged to have struck Steelman and Stuart. The game concluded with several sensational catches and a final score tied to 4 8 There's confusion in the score line but the event ended without arrests despite the disruption.
An extended ten inning match at Athan Athinta Georgia today saw the University of Virginia and the University of Georgia contest the Southern championship. Georgia won in the tenth inning by a score of 4 to 3. Batteries listed as O'Brien Martins Sanford and Moore.
The text warns that neglecting early treatment allows disease to spread yearly, causing widespread illness and death. It describes symptoms like nasal mucus clogging, headaches, a dry mouth, and fatigue, and urges immediate attention before the pestilence escalates.
Tarboro won the standout game of the season against Wilson in Tarboro North Carolina. Jason of Richmond College pitched for Wilson and Hill excelled with runners on base. Jake had a stellar defensive display while Lam beth Belden and Brake led Tarboro’s batting. For Wilson Woodard at short Woodard Wines and Moore led the hitting. Score:
A vintage ad promotes Eisenstein style fashion and undergarments with prices for Corsets at 1.50 to 3.00, ladies Ferris waists, gents shirts and underwear, and bicycle wheels. It touts linen, lawns, and dress goods at low yard prices, plus several brands and gloves. The copy highlights bargains on hats, gloves, and women’s and men’s wear with bold discounts and a focus on value.
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