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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1897

Page

3

Newark's Errors Costly In Loss To Norfolk

Newton lasted eight innings for Norfolk, tallying a strong box work while Newark misplayed several balls. He and Smith led Norfolk with timely hits as errors by Newark allowed two tallies in fifth and sixth. Final: Norfolk 6 Newark 2 with several frayed fielding lapses shaping the outcome.

Newark N. J Newton Sheehan J. Rothfus Gilman Billy Smith Weddige Brown Norfolk Weihl Leahy Gilmanites Norfalk McFarlan Shaffer Wentz Incals Alla Smith Snyder Daley Holge Gerlie Wrights Iatter O'Hagan McParlan Shafter Welddidge Eldes Bals Gertie Newarks Weniz

Famed Ruins-Norfolk 3 in Newark clash recapped

Summary notes Newark 4 Norfolk 3 with two base hits by Sheehan Welhs Leahy and Newton. Gettle allowed five strikeouts while Newton fanned two. Umpire Earl oversaw a 2:00 game. Billy Lush shines for Toronto at third after release by Washington. McGrany criticized for umpire remarks.

Hodge Norfolk Sheehan Welhs Leahy Newton Snyder Newark Gettle Grrors Ofe Gettiz Earl Billy Lush Washington Toronto

Baseball Roundup Highlights Mixed Results Across Circuits

A wide array of baseball notes from the era describe players like Younr Wrigley of Washington as a standout fielder but uneven at bat, while Quillian shows strong pitching. Ex-manager McGunnigbe eyes a summer hotel in New York, and discussions compare Joe Corbett’s curve usage. Umpire reshuffles and fines set records as various teams battle for standings and markets.

Younr Wrigley Washington

Hepting Shuts Down Early In Lancaster Tilt

Lancaster report May 28 notes Hepting pitched six innings against Pater in a tight game. The line shows solid early work by Hepting as the contest unfolds with both teams contesting every inning.

Lancaster Pater

Athletics Beat Richmond Again in Tight Philadelphia Game

Philadelphia May 28 The Athletics won again today from Richmond by hard consecutive hitting. Score Athletics 13 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 Richmond 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 Batteries Jordans and Fox Schmidt and Foster.

Reading Philadelphia Athletics Richmoniam KL. Athletics Richmond Jordansand Pox Sehmidt Foster

Brambleton Defeats Churchland Academy in Tight West Norfolk Shootout

In a hotly contested game at West Norfolk yesterday Brambleton edged Churchland Academy Club 7 to 5. Key performers included Buckwater Nye and Chapman for Brambleton and Putnam and Craig for Churchland. Base on balls went to Putnam and Craig, with Putnam pitching 2 10 innings and Craig recording multiple hits. Time noted as 2:10.

West Norfolk Brambleton Churchland Academy Club Churchland Samed Wilkins Buckwater Nye Cake Rarleigh Carney Chapman Plummer Protmuan Johnson Craig Tases Hrambleton Putnam Hidgood Mitchy Duke Spivey Trotman

Kildees Defeat John E. Hurst & Co in Close Game

Franklin Maryland May 28 Special The John E Hurst Co Baltimore team fell to the Kildees 6 to 0 in a well played contest The visitors showed hard hitting while the Kildees seized the win through sharp fielding and steady pitching in a prettiest game of the season the score 6 to 0

Franklin John E. Hurst & Co Baltimore Kildees

Blue Jays Triumph On J. O. U. A. M. Day At Lawrenceville

In Lawrenceville Virginia on May 28 the Blue Jays celebrated J O U A M Day with a 19 to 4 victory. Captain O Conner led the home team on their own grounds as the flag of victory floated over the school building.

Lawrenceville Blue Jays Captain O'Conner

Weather Dampens slate of National League games

In Yeatorday action rain affected many games. Baltimore faced Cleveland, Louisville met Washington, Pittsburgh played Brooklyn, and Cincinnati met Boston with rain. Final scores included Philadelphia 11 to St. Louis 2, New York 9 to Chicago 7.

Baltimore Cleveland Louisvile Washington Pittshburg Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis New York

Biz Lencuo Games Todny Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg

The note lists parallel city matchups with teams operating across major leagues. It mentions Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburg, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Chicago, Baltimore at Cleveland and Washington at Louisville in a mobile schedule style.

Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York St. Louis Philadelpha Chicago Baltimore Cleveland Washington

Father Awarded Custody In City Court Case

In a city court ruling Judge Martin granted custody of a three year old to the father in the divorce case R Hitchings vs Hortense Hitchings. The mother may visit the child daily and the separation occurred in the courthouse yard amid a tense scene as the pair parted.

Court of Law Chinevery IMS R. ¥. Hitchiney Hortense W. Hitchings Martin

Police Court Roundup of Yesterday Cases

Justice Tomlin presided as multiple defendants faced penalties and continuances. W Frank Wilson alias Bykes awaited evidence on a bicycle theft. Sam Brothers fined for biting during a fight. Eddie Reed fined for assault. Henry Cooke fined for watching at the railway wharf. John Ward and Amanda Rullin fined for immorality. William Hill and Jack Fogarty fined for larceny and fighting. Rev Madison Lewis, charged with slander in a pulpit dispute, held on own recognizance as case postponed.

Robert W. Tomlin W. Frank Wilson Bykes Heppel Merrimac Club Sam Brothers John Bailey Avon Street Eddie Reed Mbert Wright Henry Cooke Southern Railway John Ward Amanda Rullin William Ss. Hill Jack Fogarty Madison Lewis Cavalry Baptist Church W. S. Winfred Winfred Lewis

Order for Sale of Steamship Solvelg after Newport News blaze

In the United States Court yesterday the sole business was the issuance of an order for the sale of the steamship Solvelg which had been burned recently at Newport News. Judge Hughes then adjourned and departed for Richmond.

United States Solvelg Newport News Hughes Richmond

Court of Law and Chancery Damages Set At 700 Dollars

In Portsmouth W N White sues Bruce Simmons trustee under deed of assignment by L Sears for damages of 700 dollars. Simmons, trustee for Sears, replies against White Sears Smith ONeill and ONeill in chancery.

Court of Law and Chancery W. WN. White Portsmouth Bruce Simmons L. Sears T. Sears W. N. White W. O. Smith A.A. O'Neill C. W. O'Neill

Browns Lose Easy Home Series Opener to Giants

New York scored in the first game of the home series as the Browns managed five hits, three of them scratches, off Rosie’s delivery while the Giants found Esper. The line shows Tusie and Warner for the Browns and Esper and McParland for the Giants with Umpire McDermott. Time 0.

Browns New York Rosie Giants Esper R. W. EE St. Louis Tusie Warner McParland McDermott

Property Transfers in Atlantic City and Brambleton Ward

KE M Baum to W T Curtis proper ty on Franklin avenue north side Atlantic City Ward for 660 dollars. Robert C Breeden to Emily V Breed en lot with improvements on Granville street Brambleton Ward for 10 dollars and other considerations. James T Borum et als to Mrs PF P McIntyre lot with improvements on Bute street near Dunmore street for 6000 dollars. George M Meredith to Mrs I Hogshire lot on Hiver street Atlantic City Ward for 300 dollars. Thomas R Borland trustee to Peter Byrnes lot with improvements on Cove street south side for 1850 dollars.

M. Baum W. T. Curtis Franklin Avenue Atlantic City Robert C. Breeden Emily V. Breeden Granville Street Brambleton Ward James T. Borum Et Als PF. P. MclIntyre Bute Street Dunmore Street George M. Meredith

Vaudeville Season Opens At Resort Next Monday

The resort presents an excellent vaudeville bill starting next Monday the 31st. Principal acts include Price and Watson, Ferman dialect comics, the Wright sisters, Hayner and Lisette, Irving T. Bush, and the Naval Post Band provides music. Two performances daily at 1 30 PM and 7 50 PM.

Price and Watson Ferman Wright Sisters Hayner Lisette Irving T. Bush Naval Post Band

Quakers Dominate Denzer. Narrow Win Against Pifield

In Chicago on May 28 the Quakers overwhelmed Denzer, with a tougher challenge from Pifield limited to singles. They managed a rare seventh inning rally but could not sustain a big push. Detailing shows Chicago scoring lines and battery noted as Denzer Wittredge and Pifield Boyle with umpire Hurst.

Quuakers Chicago Ill Quakers Denzer Pifield

Loyal Bhrevít ies Camp Meeting at Princess Anne Area

Mr J J Hubbard returns from Washington. A colored camp meeting opens at 2 pm in the large lot north of Princess Anne Avenue near Church Street. It will last ten days. Second Presbyterian church services tomorrow at 11 am and 8 pm conducted by Rev W S Lacy. Sunday school 9 30 am. Young People's prayer meeting 7 30 pm.

J. J. Hubbard Washington Princess Anne Avenue Church Street Second Presbyterian Church W.S. Lacy

Plotkin Melos Carload of Florida Melons Today

J J Brittan Co at 40 Roanoke dock will receive a carload of Florida melons today at 10 oclock. Call and try them.

J. J. Brittan & Co Roanoke Dock

Johnnie Juniors Present Mikado at Academy of Music

The Johnnie Juniors will present the Mikado at the Academy of Music Monday evening for the benefit of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Tickets are on sale at the Academy. A Denver company has been incorporated to furnish bail for prisoners in criminal cases.

Johnnie Juniors Academy of Music Daughters of the Confederacy Academy 4“ Company Denver

Johunni e Juniors Sacred Concert Arrives Sunday

The Johunie Juniors will arrive from Washington Sunday morning. Mr. St. H. Pannill, general passenger agent of the Norfolk Virginia Beach and Southern railway, escorted them to the National Capital last evening. A grand sacred concert will be held at the Beach Sunday evening with fifty voices. A special train will depart from the beach at 10:44 PM. A 50 cent round trip rate is set for the occasion. A morning German at the Princess Anne is planned Monday at 10 o'clock for the visitors.

Johunie Washington St. H. Pannill Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Southern Railway National Capital Princess Anne

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