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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
3
In Hartford May 26 special report the Bronms lost a hard fought game after a late rally. Vickery pitched effectively for the home team and the locals showed strong baserunning. Clausen pitched well for the Brooms but Smith s men failed to hit when needed.
Hartford scored four runs in the ninth to overtake Norfolk 6 to 5. Weddige and Burns each had two-base hits, with Leahy adding a sacrifice fly. Mack stole a base, and Norfolk left six men on base while Hartford left four. Clausen was relieved in the ninth by Vickery, with Radford, Mack, and Thornton turning a double play.
Notes and comments recount baseball games and manager notes from multiple amateur teams including Littl Sharks Little Giants and Norfolk Newark reports. It discusses crowd interference, fielding performances by Wentz McFarlan Leahy and Gilroy and analyses comparing Richmond and local teams, with comments from Paterson paper writer F Friedrich.
Lancaster won a low pace contest in Lancaster Pennsylvania. The score shows Lancaster 11 to Reading 7 with standout performances from Dolan Ruth and Wente. The game featured cautious fielding and steady hitting as the two teams matched wits over nine innings.
Paterson New Jersey May 26 Richmond lost a tight game to Paterson after a battle royal. Paterson built a good lead to the ninth before the visitors rallied and scored four runs. Final score Paterson eight Richmond seven with batteries Spregel and Westlike Chesbro and Steelman.
Philadelphia May 23 Athletics and Newarks played two games. First game saw wild fielding by the locals and a low scoring finish with Newark taking a slim lead. second game ended in a 10 to 4 Newark victory after nine innings as darkness halted play. Batteries listed as Ames, Jordan, Schaub, Carrick, Rothins in game one and Ames, Fox, Johnstone, Slodge in game two.
The National League results from yesterday show Washington at St. Louis in a 1-1 tie, Baltimore defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 2, Cleveland beat Boston 4 to 0, Louisville edged New York 5 to 2, and Chicago triumphed over New York 6 to 2.
The text lists several city pairings such as Boston versus Cincinnati, Brooklyn versus Pittsburg, New York versus St. Louis, Philadelphia versus Chicago, Baltimore versus Pittsburg, and Washington versus Louisville. No clear event, date, or outcome is provided.
May 26 report from Pittsburgh states umpire Thurst was dragged into the club house by players to escape mob violence after a dispute over calls favored Baltimore. Police escorted him to his hotel as tensions rose and Heiffer’s eighth inning collapse is noted among a tense game with no other notable events.
Colts triumph with Doheny completing seven passes for first downs while Giants commit multiple errors. Griffith held to limited offense except in the eighth inning. Final score 6 to 3 in New York. Umpire O Day.
Louisville game stayed close and tense to the ninth inning. Stafford’s eighth inning home run provided the winning run as the Colonels beat Boston 5 to 4 in a tight contest. Batteries Cunningham and Wilson, Sullivan and Dergen. Umpire McDermott. Time 1:47.
Cleveland pitcher Wilson held Philadelphia scoreless until the ninth. A two-run rally started by Orth's triple and hits by Cooley LaJoie and Delehanty put the Phillies ahead briefly, but Blake preserved the win with a remarkable catch on Boyle's line drive. Final score Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 7.
Etulas May 26. The Washington St. Louis baseball game was postponed due to rain, delaying schedule and likely rescheduling details.
Bucklen s Arnica Salve billed as the world s best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund price 25 cents per box sold by Burrow Martin Co. Cane Town reports Dr Koch s failure to stop the rinderpest cattle 6000 inoculated under German professor s direction one third died
The second day of the Virginian Conference Parsonage and Home Mission Society session at Williamsburg’s Worth M church heard Mrs W J Young of Norfolk elected president with Mrs A B Walte and others named to key offices. A luncheon followed and a sunset excursion to Old Point on the Hampton Roads steamer.
A Nashville meeting of the Wholesale Grocers' association occurs today. Police begin their annual ten day furloughs today. Mr. and Mrs. A Wheatfield return to Baltimore after visiting Mr. and Mrs. I Powell. Heirs of William T Haydon receive a $5,000 insurance payment from Norfolk Conclave No 252 Illustrious Order of Heptasophs. Southern States Telephone extends lines to connect with Nansemond Telephone of Suffolk. F Hospital apothecary F S Goodwin moves to Cape Charles Quarantine Station, J Jery succeeds him here. Norffolk College for Young Ladies baccalaureate sermon set for June 11 at Epworth Methodist Church by Rev W J Young D D. West Carricoff of Lambett's Point taken ill in Columian Building. Dr Driver calls Retreat for the Sick for ambulance.
Weather data for the cotton belt lists temperatures and rainfall from the years 1897 1896 and 1895 with station counts. Futures in New York closed steady to down 1 to 2 points as sales reach 69 700 bales and August October and January prices range around 6 71 to 6 77. Spot cotton rose 1 16 to a sale of 1 500 bales as New Orleans receipts are estimated 400 600 bales.
Rev Dr H C Garrison who conducted the series was called to Richmond due to his child's illness. Mrs Jessie Benton Fremont widow of the Pathfinder continues active philanthropy from Long Beach California.
A Retitant Nopiant ceremony occurred yesterday at 6 30 PM at St Marys Catholic Church. John Brittingham Maher wed Katharine Salome Egerton in an old English style service officiated by Rev Mather John J Doherty with several ushers and a large crowd in attendance. The couple left for Baltimore on tour to Washington and the Nashville Exposition after a reception at the brides home. The groom works in the navy yard pay director office and the bride is the daughter of Mrs Hannah A Wayerton.
An 19th century style health notice explains asthma linked to nervous factors and nasal polyps, noting family history, varying causes from nostrils to nerves, and symptoms such as runny nose, headaches, sneezing, and chest discomfort. It emphasizes that asthma can begin in infancy, may be curable if the cause is found, and that long-term relief is possible even without full cure.
Dr L B Firey has long studied asthma with offices at 358 Main Street over 6c and 0c stores. SPECIALTIES include Catarrh Dyspepsia Deafness and diseases of eye ear nose throat chest and stomach. Hours 9 am to 12 30 pm and 2 to 6 pm. Consultation free, medicine furnished, terms very moderate.
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