Newton Wildness Defeats Athletics in Close Victory
In Philadelphia on May 18 the Athletics beat the Brooms 12 7 thanks to Newton's wild fourth inning. Moran drove in two with a single as three walks preceded by infield hits set up the key scoring. Garvin the Athletics mascot earned another win, aided by a pocket rabbit's foot despite harder hits from the Brooms.
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Athletics Versus Norfolk Ends With Norfolk Win
The game shows Norfolk edging Athletics 7 to 2 after a late ninth inning rally. Pitching by Snyder and Newton, errors by Athletics, and key hits by Leahy and Pax highlight a rough defense. Philadelphia Times commentary notes Leahy as the standout visitor performer and details several near plays and fielding moments.
Hartford Public Voice Against Unclean Baseball Tactics
The Hartford Globe denounces disreputable methods in a game against Reading Priday. It singles out Hartford captain Burns for encouraging unfair plays and calls for honest, rule abiding baseball. The paper pledges Hartford support for clean competition in the Atlantic League.
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Titchmond Drops Third Straight In Newark Battle
In Newark on May 18 a heavy hitting game saw Titchmond fall to the locals, extending their losing streak to three as both sides exchanged hard hits throughout the contest.
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Interference costs Daly's team in tight score game
The report notes Daly charged with interference on Gilman out as Richmond earns two unearned runs. Final lines mention late Wright and Wittrock scoring, O'Hagan and Sheahan driving hits, and bases on balls to several players. Pitcher details include Pelberfeld hit by pitch and umpire Jones with a two hour ten minute game.
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Lancaster Wins After Fourteen Innings in Hartford
In Hartford on May 18 Lancaster defeated Hy Ti Mart 11 to 9 after fourteen innings. The decisive run came on a bases on balls. Patteries Fry McMackin Roach Yeager and Moth contributed to a long 14 inning game with notable pitching and late scoring.
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Reading Defeats Paterson Behind Dolan's Wild Start
Reading beat Paterson 12 to 8 in a rough game noted for Dolan's wild pitching early. Minherty and Stnink led Reading while Dolan and Barekley took the loss for Paterson in a high scoring tilt.
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Junior Country Boys Power Past North Street Shoys 15 to 3
The Junior Country Boys defeated the North Street Shoys by a score of 15 to 3 in yesterday's baseball game.
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Big League Scores From Yesterday
Baseball results show Philadelphia 2 over Cincinnati 12 and New York 11 over Pittsburg 4. Chicago 11 beat Boston 5, Brooklyn 6 def St. Louis 3, Baltimore 14 over Louisville 1, with Washington and Cleveland games not listed.
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Pirates Dump Giants In Front-Running Tilt
The Pirates routed the Giants 9 to 4 at Pittsburgh on May 18 as Gleason at second and Joyce with four hits led the attack. Hawley was knocked out in the fifth inning. Welne over the season’s record shows Pittsburgh ahead. New York also scored, but fell short.
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Reds defeat Quakers in Philadelphia contest
In Cincinnati on May 18 the Reds beat the Quakers easily. Dammann pitched and hit a triple and a double, while Taylor was relieved by Johnson in the third inning. Score Cincinnati 17 Philadelphia 4. batteries Dammann and Schriver for Cincinnati Johnson and Boyle for Philadelphia. Umpire Sheridan. Two hours.
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Boston team loses after early two run lead in Chicago game
Chicago rain column notes the Bostons scoring two runs in the first and second innings but failing to connect against Briges. Lewis was knocked out in the fifth as Stivetts pitched two more. Mahoney gave up several hits and the end saw Chicago prevail with a 11 to 2 score. Umpire McDonald and time of two hours documented.
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Colonels Collapse Sparks Orioles Comeback
Louisville exposed in the third inning as the Orioles built a late lead they held. Doyle left after being struck by a pitch in the second, and Feore walked for Louis. Frazer, Mechee, Wilson, Corbett, and Clark formed the battery behind McGee as Prager exited after the third. Umpire Me Dermott officiated. Time 2:47.
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Cleveland Exhibition Features The Nelding Of Te Beau and De Montreville
A loose exhibition in Cleveland today highlighted the Nelding of Te Beau and De Montreville. Scoring shows RLF Cleveland 2002000 x 654 Wash 210020000 57. Three lotteries listed: Cuppy and Rimmer Mc Jimes and McGuire Umpire Mr. Hurst Time 1 40.
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Baseball box score fragment from St Louis game
In St Louis on May 18 Daub succeeded McMahon in the N I S H. Final score 8 to 8 in an 11 inning affair with Donahue Murphy McMahon Daub and Smith appearing for St Louis and Lynch umpiring. Brooklyn scored 8 runs with key innings listed. Umpire Lynch. Time 1 45.
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DeCoardy Matthews Announces Jones Coal Company Norfolk
The report introduces DeCoardy Matthews as sales agent for Jones Coal, a new mining and shipping firm in Norfolk. They handle Tom's Creek steam coal and Clinch Valley gas coal and coke, with Tom's Creek coal noted as good for steam and notably lumpish. The firm plans to offer inducements and prices f o b Lambert's Point via the Norfolk and Western pier, serving Virginia and North Carolina.
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Lowest prices prove value in Norfolk clothing store
An advertisement touts ultra low prices on men and children clothing in Norfolk. It claims superior quality at deep discounts with suits from 2.48 to 3.98 and savings of 5.00 on men’s suits, 2.00 to 3.00 on boys and children’s attire, urging shoppers to buy now for more for less.
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FRIDAY FRONTS ROADSIDE CRANE INCIDENT REPORT
A fragmentary notice notes a Friday incident involving a car and roadway equipment. Readable details are limited but indicate authorities responding to a roadside mishap with possible vehicle damage and cleanup actions surrounding a mandetti or meter fault.
Artificial Mother's Milk Promoted as Health Substitute
An advert touts an artificial mother's milk product manufactured from pure cow's milk using a new German patented process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges readers to ask their physician about it. The snippet notes it was retailed at a price.
John W. Burrow's Drug Store Ad at 53 Granby
Classified notice promoting John W. Burrow's Drug Store and its salesroom at 53 Granby Street with noir style emphasis on product offerings and prices. Includes indication of sale and location, reflecting a historical newspaper ad fragment.
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Special Prices Advertised At Gasik Store
Specials show French Sardines Pic Nic 8c per box and laundry soap nine for 25c. Canned tomatoes three pounds priced around 7c each, coated dine apples three pound cans 8c, canned corn 7c, peaches in heavy syrup 25c, California apricots PKs.
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Lowe’s offers summer dresses and fabrics at low prices
The store promotes VALOIS LACE and Fancy NAINSOUK fabrics for Summer Dresses at 7c per yard. A new line of Shirt Waists Collars and Ties for out-door wear is highlighted along with a special drive of Remnants in Percales and Ginghams priced c to Qc per yard.
Greenwich Insurance Co appoints new agents in Norfolk
The Greenwich Insurance Company of New York announces Messrs Burress Mt Dey at No 21 Main Street Norfolk appointed as agents for the city and vicinage. The prior authorization of D Humphrey & Son ended April last, removing their authority to act for the company in Norfolk.
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Valuable Real Estate Sale Notice in Norfolk and Nortaug Districts
Auction notice lists two valuable properties at 255 Main Street Nortaug and 180 Main Street Norfolk. It specifies 30 day validity from a dated notice and mentions deed transfers, bidder details, and approval steps. Details include names Burriss and Rush Becton and reference to a wife’s interest and reserved rights.
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