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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1897
Page
10
In a grim note for fans, Newton's weak support led the Brooms to a loss amid six games reported. Richmond, Paterson, Newark, and Lancaster show mixed results with errors and hits, while schedules promise clashes at Norfolk, Philadelphia, and Reading.
A local town ball game at League Park saw the Water Streets defeat Main Streets. The Water Streets seek a Saturday afternoon rematch to benefit the same cause, with listed players and manager Fearen. League standings update show Newark rising to second, Athletics dropping to third, and Paterson still leading, while Norfolk and Hartford hover around the .600 mark. Norfolk leads in hitting with Reading close behind after eight and six games respectively, and questions arise about how Prooms might have fared with faster baserunning.
The Lancaster Examiner notes that Reading lags due to a weak start, while Richmond and Norfolk press for Ulrich’s identity. Norfolk signs Jim S Knowles to first base and acquires pitcher Hilary Swaim from Washington, with Swaim expected to debut against Richmond.
In Reading Pennsylvania on June 19 the home team beat Norfolk 6 to 4. Herndon pitched superbly with Barckley behind him and Newton catching Snyder contributing.
Lancaster PA June 19 home team led the game against Richmond scoring clearly in a 11 to 5 finish with several run sequences. Gatteries Yeager Wente Leever and Steelman contributed for Lancaster while Richmond struggled to close the gap.
Newark hosts Athletics in a twin bill, winning the first game 13 to 7 and losing the second 5 to 4. Gettig pitched well with solid support from Rothfuss in the opener, while Gettig and Rothfuss again toed the mound in the nightcap with Garvin and Fox behind them.
Hartford and Paterson split a pitcher duel with sharp fielding in a Pretty contest. Hartford plated a line of runs and secured a win, with Vickery and Road handling duties for Hartford and Viau and Westlake for Paterson, in a June 19 game played in Hartford, Conn.
Exciting game at Tarboro North Carolina on June 18 saw Wilson beat the home team after five runs in the second inning. The home side made several mistakes allowing the visitors to surge ahead.
Yesterday's games show Washington 13 over Louisville 7 and Baltimore 1 to Pittsburgh 7. Philadelphia 4 over St Louis 5. Boston 7 over Chicago 8. Brooklyn 1 over Cincinnati 0. New York 8 over Cleveland 4. Tomorrow's schedule lists Boston at Brooklyn, New York at Baltimore, Philadelphia at Washington, Louisville at Cleveland, Chicago at Pittsburgh, St Louis at Cincinnati.
New York overcame errors by Van Haltren and Holmes to limit Cleveland after a rough first inning. Holmes belted a fourth inning homer with two on, New York added two in the fifth and three in the sixth for a 12 to 5 victory. Batteries Sullivan and Warner, Wilson and O Connor. Umpire O Day. Time 2 15.
The Brooklyn Club defeated the Cincinnati Club 9 to 3 at Eastern Park on June 19, closing their first Western series. Kennedy pitched a splendid game allowing only three scattered hits. Attendance was 5,404 as Brooklyn scored in the seventh inning and added a late run.
In Baltimore on June 19 Pittsburg edged Baltimore by timely hitting aided by Jennings error. Final score 7 to 1 with Pittsburg scoring in the last inning. Batteries: Hoffer Towerman Killen and Sugden Umpire Hurst time about 2 hours.
Washington defeats Louisville 7 to 4 in front of about 2,500 as Till exits in the fourth and Magee replaces him with little impact. Kelly argues with Emside and is ejected, Brown moves to center, Wrigley to third. Batteries Wing Farrell Hill Magee Dexter. Time 2 05 Umpire Messie.
Boston fielding solid as a team backs a pitching duel with Nichole outpitching Ganzel in a 1 0 loss. Attendance 6000. Nichols and Ganzel opposed Griffith and Kittredge. Time 1 55. Umpire Lynch.
Browns defeat Phillies 5 to 4 in a tight ninth inning after three costly Philadelphia errors. Carsey, once with Philadelphia, earned the win over his old club as St Louis and Philadelphia’s lineup struggled in a tense late game.
The Virginian highlights top summer resorts across Virginia and nearby regions. It extols Old Point Comfort and several Alleghany and Virginia Beach properties for health and recreation, detailing amenities, rates, and contact points. It lists Ocean View, Virginia Beach options, Springs in Alleghany and surrounding counties, and mountain retreats with travel notes and manager contacts.
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