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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1897

Page

3

Unclear Local Notices and Rail Transit Grievances

In a fragmented local page, a resident laments losing a red embroidered shawl on the route between the city and Lambert's Mount. Public meetings by Rev W Webb at Central avenue tent draw crowds, while street dust and Norfolk Street Railway complaints prompt calls for sprinklers and civic action to reuse idle property across from the Norfolk and Western line for potential factory use.

W. T Outton Street Lambert's Mount Rev. W. Webb Central Avenue Norfolk Street Une Brent Relle Norfolk Street Railway Company Norfolk Waust Norfolk and Western Railroad

Campbell offers finishes and cabinet photos in two options

Notice from B S Campbell listing prices for diamond features and cabinet photos. Four diamond features available next Friday and Saturday for 60 cents, or six cabinet photos for one dollar, at Alain Street.

B.S. Campbell Alain Stroot

Richmond Wins Despite Umpire Blunder In Slow Game

In a disputed and slowed game Norfolk fell to Richmond 6 to 4 as Newton struggled in the fourth and fifth innings and a controversial umpiring call cost Norfolk a key hit. Carlin’s officiating drew local ire while Richmond capitalized on fielding errors and timely scoring, securing the win on home grounds.

Norfolk Drops Game To Richmond In Low-Scoring Affair

Norfolk 2 Richmond 6 as Harned scores for Norfolk and Sacrifice hits by Weddige and Kain. Two base hits by C McWarlan W Smith and Kain Hargrove. Wells steals. New ton walked once off Summel. Newton struck out five for Norfolk Stimmel struck out two for Richmond Poster on Passey. Left on bases Norfolk four Richmond four. First base on errors Norfolk one. Time 1 50 Umpire Carlin.

Wewton Richmond Carlin Jn Ree Norfolk Leahy Newton Snyder Newtn Fanning Norfolk Southpaw Summer Hargrove Knowles Foster Weddige Wells Wentz McDonald Stuart Smith Kaln Elberfeld Kain Elsey Welhl Jus Ler Weddiger Inter Nichmond Goose-Epred Harned Mc Warlan W. Smith Summel Stimmel

Hartford Highlight Reel Ends With Gift of Gold

In a sunny game yesterday Welhs struggled while Larocque excelled for Lancaster. Jaefty Marr faltered for the Hartford squad amid a flurry of names including Marck and Sheehan. The Hartford group received gold watches as a postgame token.

Richmond Brooms Eyes Cherubs Test In Richmond Series

Hartford fans watch a tense season run as the Brooms face the Cherubs in a three game home set. Controversy swirls around Leahy and a disputed call as Philadelphia and Boston clubs loom. Richmond rooters travel by excursion to spur the team, while other clubs weigh in on players and moves including Schmelz Holt Wagner Haines and Elberfeld.

Philadelphia Boston Gus Schmelz New York

Shiaffer Shaffer Shaffer Shaffer Shaffer Shaffer

Memory of other days discusses multiple baseball dispersions and a Shaffer signing dispute involving New Castle Norfolk and Reading. It notes Shaffer's uncertain status and expected arrival in Houston while managers dispute reports. The piece references Shiafer, Shaffer, Young, and Broom in a tangled league signing saga.

Shiaffer Pittsburg Post New Castle Padune Shaffer Worfolk New Castile Presiden Young Shatter Norfolk Lamorse Wheeling Young Hle Broom Broome Reading Jouston Smith Shafer Houston New Castle M Ager

Paterson Defeats Reading In One Sided Game

Reading from Reading Pa on June 23 saw Paterson win decisively after batting Lucid throughout the contest. Final score Paterson 17 Reading 8 with multiple runs in late innings and strong pitching from Lucid and Kinsella.

Reading Paterson Reading Today Lucid and Kinsella Jones and Westlake

Coran Shines In Newport Victory Over Hartford

In Hartford on June 23 Newark won as Coran delivered a beautiful pitching performance. Irry earned a decent start but was hurt by walks. Newark 218300003x 9 Hartford 000400000 4.

Tfartford Conn

Athletics Double on Lancaster Philadelphia

Athletics beat Lancaster in two games near Lancaster, with strong pitching by Cain for Sharsig’s Linensater team. First game score 7-9, second game 15-4, showcasing tough defense and late offense in both contests.

Athletics Lancaster Philadelphia Lancasters Cain Sharsig Linensater Boys Isatteries Jordan and Fox West Roth Cain and Fox Spregel

Tarboro Versus Washington Baseball Clashes in Tarboro

Tarboro hosts Washington in a feature game where Tarboro errs proved costly and Washington, largely professional, capitalized. Til and Doder pitched well with solid support from catchers as Washington won 7 to 5 with multiple double plays and notable hits including a three-base shot by Bennett.

Tarboro N. C Til Doder Washington

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in Multiple Cities

Yesterday's games list results for Philadelphia 2 Washington 12 Baltimore 8 New York Cleveland 18 Louisville 2 Brooklyn 2 St. Louis 13 Pittsburgh 0 Chi enagi 4 Cincinnati 3 St. Louis 1. Clubs standings show Baltimore leading with 30 wins and 17 losses, .638 percentage.

Philadelphia Washingston Baltimore New York Cleveland Louisville Brooklyn Toston Pittsburre Chienagi Cincinnati St. Louis Washington Boston Chicago Pittsburg New Yori Evan Bere Benne ABC ATL Washington Louisville Bees Sven Eveeld

Powell Shuts Out Louisville in Cleveland Victory

Cleveland pitcher Powell allowed only three hits as the Cleveland team defeated Louisville. The game featured a risky play and a foul injury, with the final score showing Cleveland ahead. Batteries included Powell and Crigary McGee, while Tudor Empire provided line results.

R. VY Cleveland O.oo Louisville Powell and Crigary McGee Tudor Empire Ate. Turst

Washington Senators Battle Phillies In Scoring Flight

Washington D C June 23 Heavy hitting apathy favored Winshington in a slugfest as the Senators batted well but committed errors. Mercer and Metivier held the Philadelphians to scattered runs while Mooreer pitched. Final score 8 5. Umpire Lynch.

Washington, D. C Apaty Winsh- Ineton Senators Mooreer

Bostons Beat Brookivers As Bean Lead Stays Strong

Brooklyn and Boston clashed with Daub and Smith on the mound as Lewis held Brooklyn to three hits. The Boston batters peppered the field and built a lead, keeping their pennant chase alive while Yeager faced the order for Brooklyn. Umpires were O'Day and McDonald.

Brooklyn N.Y Young Lewis Brookivers Bostons Moly Best Iaterfere Searve R. IT Roaklyn Boston IDF Daub and Smith Lewis Wl Yeager O'Day Me Donal

Pittsburg Doubleheader Ends In Eight Inning Scratch Hit

In Pittsburg on June 45, Sime won in the eleventh after two were out, Brodie narrowly scoring Smith on a scratch hit. Final score 8 to 4 with Plttsh 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 6. Batteries Wilson Sugden Grimt Sittredge. Umpire Sheridan.

Pittsburg Tading Sime Brodie Smith Chicago Wilson Sugden Grimt Sittredge Sheridan Imu

Reds Beat Browns to Take Third Straight Victory

Cincinnati defeats St Louis in a fast game to extend their winning streak to three. Dowyer and Peltz vs Carsey and Douglass in a 1:20 affair. Umpire McDermott. Final score 58 171? The box score shows odd digits. main takeaway is Cincinnati won, securing a third consecutive win on June 23.

Neds Cincinnati Reds Browns

Giants Lose Final Game in Pitching Duo Change

Baltimore hosts New York in a loosely played series closer. Pond relieved in the sixth, slowing George Blackburn as Tranton adjusts the pitching staff. Final score Baltimore 4, New York 3 with Wolfer Pond and Bower behind the mound and Sullivan Warner battery. Umpire Emslie. Time 2:10.

Baltimore Giants Pond Tranton George Blackburn Dallas Texas R. H. FB New York Wolfer Bowermin Sullivan Warner Emslie

Local Improvement Board to Meet Tonight in Bramullton

Notices of a meeting of the Local Board of Improvement scheduled for 7 o'clock tonight in Bramullton. The report also mentions multiple society notices including marriages, visits, and travels of local residents amid a string of personal announcements and social updates.

Special excursion by Seaboard Air Line to Providence

Seaboard Air Line and Merchants and Miners Transportation Company announce a personally conducted tour from Atlanta to Providence and return in August at a very low rate. Tickets limited to about twenty days, permitting side trips to Boston and the White Mountains. The trip will be supervised by a tourist agent with a female chaperone. A first class steamer will be used for the voyage.

Seaboard Air Line Merchants’ and Miners’ ‘Transportation Company Atlanta Tin Seabord Air Line Providence Boston White Mountains

J F Sarg and Son Milk Product Ad

An advertisement promotes J F Sarg and Son's artificial mother's milk as a healthy substitute manufactured from pure cow's milk using a new German patented process. It urges consulting a physician and notes it retailed at unspecified locations.

J. F. Sarg & Son

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