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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1896
Page
6
Reported chatter from managers and players highlights the tight pennant race between Cincinnati and Cleveland with Baltimore holding the lead. Injuries disrupt lines for Brooklyn, Chicago and others as McPhee survives a head wound after a pitched ball carom hits a seat. McGraw plans England tour after season.
Yesterday at Portsmouth Park spectators witnessed a stylish contest marred by umpire Beck’s late call as the sun dipped below the horizon. Watson confirms Beck’s likely absence today while Grangers and visitors Grangers staged scoring spree with key hits from Brandt Sheckerd Katz Tannehill Harrove Foster and Hall.
In a wet afternoon at Baltimore the National League contest saw pitchers hammered as Pittsburg’s Davis delivered a three run triple with the bases loaded in the seventh. Umpire Lally drew comments from wavering spectators while Showers and Brandt pitched in a game noted for its sharp hits and rain affected attendance of 2,195.
Frank Jackson shipped Princess M to New York and she starts at Meetwood today. J J McClone signs with Green W Morrla and travels to California to join the Sacramento stable. Disqualification of Googe Rose at Sapphire States event at Sheepshead Bay spurs patrol-judge disputes. At Hurst Park Priory Hauthon races for 10 sovereigns, Santa Anita wins for Crocker, and Mambrine Pell set a new Tendriot heat record of 2 11 44 driven by Charge West. Stewards' meeting at Coney Island to investigate owners trainers and bookmakers connections. Sidney Smith loses to Thelma at Sheepini Boy heat, with Thelma and Thelma s speed dominating the field.
The article notes 1887 world cycling championships to be held in Gow Scotland with races featuring Bob McCurdy and Frank Starbuck at Tioga and a feature event with pacing by race makers. It mentions a $100 side bet and active training by both riders.
Newport News and Norfolk score scene shows 11 to 4 game, with Mercer and Farrell listed. rain postponements hit New York Cleveland Boston Louisville matches. Seagirt shooters in New Jersey prepare for upcoming events as Sharpshooters practice on targets. Kate shines beside six weeks ago form. Grangers suggested as Yellow Jackets.
Philadelphia wins as McPhee fumbles and Miller throws wild in the flat inning cost Cincinnati two runs. Cincinnati tallied four in the second, held until the eighth when Burke singled. Burke, Lynch and Markness contributed as Cin cinnati fell behind 9 to 5. Batteries: Carsey Hoyle for Philadelphia. Irvine Peltz for Cincinnati.
A beautiful game unfolded in Washington as Mercer and Friend played superbly with equal form until weather forced a postponement of the second contest. Centerfielder Lange made crucial catches to prevent runs, while Thase man Decker suffered a broken left wrist in the 10th inning, ending his season. Attendance reached 4,600 as the score remained untold.
Petersburg Virginia reports the new cotton year starts tomorrow with receipts near five thousand bales. North Carolina farmer warns of poor crops while Petersburg mills reduce operate to half time. Local granite shipments to Georgetown for a US government reservoir, and notes on Democratic delegates leaving for Indianapolis. Chamberlains medicines praised in Iowa use, sold locally.
A compiled sports page lists Joe Walcott versus "Scaldy" Bin Quinn in a twenty round match for Broadway A. C. next October at 140 rounds, plus Conneff set to race Fr. Bason in Dublin. Also covered are Princeton football prep, Van Buren Ark fatality, American Sporting League meeting, a barn field match near Hull, Red Bank yacht race, New York Democrats debates on silver coinage, and Staunton Va. newspaper transfers.
The speech in Ripley New York highlights Bryan’s appeal to diverse groups, praises nonpartisan fraternal orders, and stresses balanced views on Wall Street. He notes a warm reception in parts of New York while urging Democrats to support the Chicago platform and ticket.
The New Papal Delegate Nome Aur Jr Teo Martinell was consecrated Archbishop yesterday in a ceremony led by Cardinal Tawapella Papal Secretary of State. The Papal Delegate will arrive in the United States around late September to begin duties.
The attorney's opinion on the Sunday rights of ordinaries is ready for the mayoral return decision. Gov. She will not act until the board reviews the resting document and whether Norfolk hotels may continue serving liquor to guests on Sundays.
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