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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1897

Page

3

Munyon cures praised by a cloud of witnesses

Advert says Munyon system of disease cure with Munyon's Homoeopathic remedies helps many, claiming cures for catarrh and stomach catarrh. Testimonials from Ebbert of Union Bridge and Irving of Highlands praise rapid improvement after Munyon's treatment and remedies. Sold by doctors and druggists, mostly 2 cents a vial. Free medical advice from Professor Munyon in Philadelphia.

Munyon J. W. Ebbert Union Bridge Baltimore John Irving Highlands Wimington Del Alunyon Bruccisets Philadelphia

Newark Defeats Norfolk in July 15 Exhibition Clash

Newark hammered Planmiller for an easy 13 to 7 win over Norfolk. Highlights include J Rothfuss two triples and a three base hit, Cogan homer, and 8 Norfolk errors. Pitchers Plawmiller and Corgan split duties as Newark earns home victory in Newark New Jersey.

Newark N. J Norfolk Today Planmiller Norfolk Heydaon Wentz Sheahan J. Rothfuss Cogan A. Rothfuss Cargo Lby Plawmiller Corgan Doyle Gettig J. Rothfurs Pfanmiller Cowan Pranmiller Whd Taesed Horton Mars

Atlantic League protest hearing over no game ruling

The Atlantic Baseball League board met at Hotel Hanover to hear Norfolk protest over a May 15 game halted due to rain. Umpire had ruled no game after Newark quit early, but directors ordered the game replayed. Also notes Waverleys beat Little Defenders 18 to 2 and a percentage discrepancy discussion across Virginian Pilot and Enquirer papers.

Atlante Levague Virginian New Pork Newark Atlanticaseball League Hanover Norfolk Waverleys Deakin Valentine Myers Hawkins Jones H. Valentine The Pilot Philadelphia Enquirer Philadelphia Gilman Pilot and Enquirer Hartford

Baseball rule question settles on counts after forced outs

Narrative of a baseball dispute over whether two runs should count when a batsman reaches first base and a base runner is not forced out. President N J Young rules that the runs count. Includes notes on players Cartwright Burkett Stein and teams Heroes Tigers Little Rocks Sharks with sums and outcomes.

Lancasterlang N. J. Young Lancaster Examiner Little Rocks Little Sharks Smithfield Litte Sharks Little Morrison Jordan Morrigan Holloway

Athletics Edge Richmond In Scoring Rally

In a lively game the Philadelphia Athletics defeated Richmond with a second inning burst. Garvin and Fox starred for the Athletics while Seeger and Steeman contributed for Richmond as both teams played energetic ball.

Athletics Hooded Breck Philadelphia Titchmond Richmond Doolltogoor Garvin Pox Seeger Steeman

Lancaster's Winning Gait in Key Game

Liancaster Pennsylvania May 7 Lancaster struck a winning gait early in today's game knocking Flaherty out of the box in the fourth fainting. Vinu who succeeded was less vulnerable. Seare R it G Lancaster. W Las o2002 11 13 8 Paterson 0T1003 008 8 Hg Batteries Veouser and Wentes Plah erty Viau Westlake and Sminik.

Laancaster Lancaster Flaherty Vinu Seare R. It

Reading Team Falls as Hartford Wins Big

Reading, Pa., May 27. The Reading home town could not hit Gi wstright today and the visitors Hartford won handily with a score presented as 10 to 7 in favor of Hartford.

Reading Hartford Brooklyn Pittaburg Pittsburg Payn

Unclear Scoreboard Strings From Regional Games

A set of scattered score pairs appears with city names Brooklyn Pittsboro Washington Louisville Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland Boston Cincinnati and others. The fragmentary data suggests a series of matchups and locations but lacks complete results.

Brooklyn Pittsboro Washington Louisville Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland

Odds and Scores Across Cities In Fragmented Ledger

Readable fragments list numeric values and city names including Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Cleveland Pittsburgh Louisville and Philadelphia again amid a detached ledger. The scattered figures imply standings or measurements without cohesive narrative or dates.

Cubs Rally In Ninth To Narrow Phillies Shutout

In Chicago May 27 the Cubs scored three runs in the ninth frame after three straight hits and two errors, breaking a line against Briggs who held the Phillies scoreless for eight innings as Driggs and Donahue paired with Taylor and Clements on the battery. umpire Hurst. Time 1:09.

Chicago Phillies Briggs Cubs R. HI Pilla Driggs and Donahue Taylor and Clements Hurst

Indians Rally Past Orioles In Final Inning Twist

Cleveland wins 8 to 7 over Baltimore after Corbett allows seven runs in seven innings. Young starts for Cleveland but is relieved by McDermott in the second. Bowerman and Bowerman contribute to the Orioles’ loss as Corbett struggles late.

Cleveland Corbett Indians Young Orioles McDermott R. H. FE Baltimore Zimmer Clark Bowerman

Colonels Shine In Low-Scoring Bout As Two Reach Base

In Tousville Kentucky on May 27 the Washington team hurler delivered a superb game while the Senators failed to advance a runner past second base. Only two runners reached base as the Colonels featured strong all around play. Score: incomplete.

Tousville Senators Colonels

Boston Beats Reds in One-Sided Series Opener

In Cincinnati on May 27 the Boston Nationals easily defeated the Reds. Dwyer retired after the first inning while Rhines and Schriv er were battered. Buck Ewing started at first base for Boston before Holliday replaced him after the fifth inning. Final score 16 to 7 with Boston rallying from early deficits.

Mostom Cincinnati Bostons Reds Dwyer Rhinos Buck Ewing Holliday Boston Rhines and Schriver Klebedanz Ami Yeager Lynch

Brooklyn Outplays Pittsburg in Home Victory

Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 6 to 3 in a tightly contested game. Payn delivered a puzzling array of hits while Gardner Sugden and Payn Grim formed a strong battery. Umpires Sheridan and McDonald. Time 1 55.

B. Pittshire Brooklyn Gardner Sugden Payn Grim Sheridan Mc Donald

Baseball in Houston Ends with M A Victory over Danville Cadets

On May 22 at Episcopal Male Academy grounds Houston Va the EB MA team defeated Danville Military Institute 12 to 0 after a closely fought game. The 250 strong crowd witnessed the home team rally after a slow start then shut out DMI from the fourth to the eighth. The season closes with exams upcoming and a commencement in June.

Episcopal Male Academy Houston Episcopal Academy Danville Military Institute EB. M.A Danville TE. M.a.’S Sh. M.A Gomes

Weathered warnings and a patent remedy pitch from 19th century ads

A fragmented notice warns not to neglect accougs during calm weather before a coming storm. It touts One Minute Cough Cure as simple to take and effective. Names include D. G. Sterling J. M. F. Trotter and firms Truett Smith Berkley in Norfolk Brambleton and R. L. Walker.

D. G. Sterling J. M. F. Trotter Norfolk R. L. Walker Brambleton, Truett & Smith Berkley

Correction to Financial Committee member name at church meeting

The Parsonare and Tome Mission Society at Mpnorth church yesterday listed Mrs. Davis of Hielmond Virginia on the Financial Committee. The correct member is Mrs. L. J. Jarvis of Trinity Norfolk.

Parsonare and Tome Mission Society Mpnorth Church Davis Hielmond L. J. Jarvis Trinity Norfolk

Terrible Accident Adverts DeVelitt Witch Hagel Salve

A dramatic ad notes a terrible accident with severe burns and scalds and promises quick relief from pain and disfigurement using De Veltts Witch Hagel Salve. The notice lists Norfolk and Brambleton names and local merchants Truette Smith and Walker.

G. Sterling J. M. F. Treatter Norfolk R. TL. Walker Brambleton Truette& Smith Berkley

Gauge widening advances on Norfolk rails nearing completion

The project to widen the Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern railroad gauge is pushed quickly and almost finished. It will open for trade by Saturday morning with nearly all new rolling stock delivered, including freight and passenger cars.

Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Southern Railroad

Weather Summary for Virginia and North Carolina

Fair and warmer conditions with southeasterly winds. Port calendar notes sunrises at 4 40 a m and sets at 7 17 p m. High water at 7 17 a m and 7 24 p m, low water at 1 25 a m and 12 57 p m.

Virginia North Carolina

Weather report from Norfolk on May 27 observations

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk records show 70 degree high and 9 degree low with minimal humidity and slight rainfall since May 1. Observed by J. Gray. Also mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers and local business names in a separate note.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Norfolk Seusseseee TB Gray

Boys washable suits and summer merchandise sale

A wide sale announcement lists boys washable suits in multiple small price ranges 75c to 1.00 with various trims and colors. The ad also promotes Erie Bicycles with features and prices for ladies and gents, summer corsets lisle gloves silks ribbons lawns muslins and hammocks with several lots starting at 89c and up.

Black and Tan Belts Ad Offers Variety

A vintage advertisement lists belts in black and tan with fancy colors. Prices start at 10 cents for basic belts and 25 cents for better quality options.

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