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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1897
Page
10
The Brooms defeated Richmond 6 to 0 on nine house-pitchers allow. Baltimore beat Boston Mits Eero and There by Bat N. Ball, Yeatering's game. Readings and Newark series results show competing teams and upcoming matchups.
Richmond defeated Norfolk 9 to 4 on June 26 in Richmond. Pitchers Schmidt and Foster, Newton and Snyder worked for the visitors. The scoring line shows Richmond tallied nine runs with a sequence of early runs and late insurance.
Bat N Ball reports on Bobby Langford signing with Dayton and the Brooms as a busy selling lineup while Richmond and Norfolk players clash in coverage. Debates over Hargrove’s scrapes and umpires color the scene as Brandt signs with Richmond and pitching moves loom.
A heated Norfolk baseball debate centers on the Cherubs versus the Brooms. Richmond’s squad outfields and bases while Norfolk’s pitchers and base running draw praise and criticism. Fans demand stronger pitching, livelier coaching, and better resilience, urging Manager Smith to rally the club.
In Reading on June 26 Cogan shut down the home lineup while Lucid pitched well for Reading. Newark took an early lead and cruised to a 6 to 4 victory. Batteries: Lucid Barckley for Reading Rothfus Cogan for Newark.
Paterson secured a 7 to 3 victory over the Athletics in a game where critical errors by the visitors infielders decided the outcome. Battery: Jones and Swank for Paterson Garvin and Fox for the Athletics.
Lancaster, Pa, June 26. Lancaster defeated Hartford today chiefly in a game noted for its tight finish and strong defensive efforts by both teams.
Weat led with strong pitching while Vickery matched pace. Lancaster batted .311 with seven runs as Hartford managed three. Batteries: West and Roth for Lancaster. Vickery and Roach for Hartford.
Yesterday in the National League St Louis 3 Pittsburg 5 Baltimore 1 Boston 0 Philadelphia 3 Brooklyn 5 Louisville 1 Cincinnati 7 Cleveland 9 Chicago 3 New York 9 Washington 1 Second game New York 10 Washington 6 Today Louisville at Cincinnati Cleveland at Chicago Brooklyn at Boston Baltimore at New York Washington at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Cleveland Cincinnati at St Louis Louisville at Chicago
June 26 Boston 0 Baltimore 1 in a pitchers duel. Nichols limited Baltimore to one hit over the final five innings. Corbett and Bowerman held the visitors to one run. Stivetts could not salvage the day for Boston as only Corbett managed a hit against Nichols. Attendance 16,000. Batteries Nichols Ganzel for Boston and Corbett Bowerman for Baltimore. Umpires Emslie and ODay. Time 2:04.
Brooklyn wins the final game of the series against Philadelphia 5 to 3 after timely stick work. Kennedy dominated until the month, then eased up as Brooklyn and Philadelphia fielded well with few errors. Attendance 6,851. Batteries Kennedy Grim for Brooklyn Clements Fi field and Clements Umpire McDonald. Time 1 55.
Pittsburg and St Louis played a well fielded game before 2 800 fans. Final score Pittsburg 11 St Louis 5 with late runs in the ninth. Batteries Tannehill Sugden for Pittsburg Carsey Murphy for St Louis. Umpire Sheridan. Time 1 45.
Cincinnati fans watched the Reds defeat the Louisville Colonels as Frazer and Breitenstein pitched well. Attendance reached 6,000. Final score 7 to 1 with Cincinnati taking a two-inning surge and steady defense. Breitenstein and Pietz worked the Battery. Irazer and Dexter for Louisville. Umpire Hurst. Time 2:05.
In a doubleheader at Lane Field, Washington defeated New York 6 to 1 in the first game and 5 to 9 in the second after eleven hits between both games. King pitched well for Washington while Mercer was hit hard. Sey mour and Warner shared catching duties. Attendance was about 6,000.
Chicago star Henry Clark failed to get a trial with the Indians as Danny Friend debuted with a creditable effort. The Indians had weak support while Friend kept hits down, backing by Kittredge. Attendance reached 6,900 with a 9 to 5 Cleveland win.
Report notes Howell Osborn's will giving Fay Templeton 100000 is being probed while Mariam Osborn estate faces a lull. Towell Osborn receives 400000 in trust if probate is not opposed, and 300000 for life with a marriage condition tied to Templeton. York Dispatch notes this case from Chicago records.
An Ennis dental office promotes painless tooth extraction at its new Main Street location. The ad highlights patient comfort and announces the New York Dental Rooms Only as the source.
In Richmond on June 26, reports note Ellyson denies plans to withdraw from the gubernatorial race. Delegates will be elected from Brunswick, Orange, Nelson, and other counties by Monday night. Also discussed are rumors about Stilson and potential congressional runs, with Wise expected to seek the next district seat. Rosemary Public Library moves to new quarters as local officials launch a formal opening on July 1.
A. A. ONeill plans a series of road and track events over two to three months for young riders in the Ocean View area. Races include a mid July eight and a half mile road race with a gold medal and about twenty prizes, and a twenty mile race to Virginia Beach around August 15 with numerous awards.
The poem, read by Colonel Semmes before the class of 37 graduates, laments farewell from Norfolk readers. It recalls late-night ball at Lexington and honors fallen classmates Arthur and Dew, praising loyalty, heritage, and Virginia’s legacy as the students move onward.
The Aguirre family figure prominently in the Cuban struggle for independence with five of seven brothers dying in service. Batista-like courage is cited as they contribute money and risk, while one brother supports the movement from Washington pledging to return to Cuba. The Birmingham News notes such selfless dedication as foundational to national liberty.
A brief note indicates a shift from 1.50 to 10 dollars related to SLT dealings. The fragment hints at a price adjustment within a local or organizational context, but details remain unclear.
A fragment notes mailings to the Office of The Norfolk Virginian. The context and purpose of the correspondence are not specified in the readable text.
Shipping notices list arrivals and sailings including British steamers Lincluden Maffley Mattheron and Norwegian Bidswold under Wm Lamb Co agents. Vessels It Gibson and Mercedita load lumber coal and cargoes for Boston New London and Oakland. Historical crime notes contrast murders and executions in 1896.
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