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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1897
Page
9
Local recap of Wheeling defeating Youngstown in an exhibition game with notes on pitching, batting, and key players. Mentions Campbe and Jordan among others, with scattered references to teams like Dayton and New Castle and various game summaries.
An advertisement endorses Dr Merce's Prexeunt Pellets as a universal remedy for digestion and bowel issues. It claims to revitalize health, detoxify, and restore vigor, touting testimonials and urging readers to purchase from a pharmacist. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and natural nourishment.
In a tense National League contest the Pirates faltered in the ninth as Bean Eaters rallied to edge them. Details note Thornton fanning batters late, Mercer misplayed drives, and substitutions occurred before the final out amid dark conditions.
Friday's event marked debuts for Kunkel of St. Clairsville and Arthur Foster of the host city in professional ranks finishing first and second. Prizes lure pros though amateurs face restrictions and many prizes held at fictitious values, with riders preferring government-verified values.
Reported speeds mark record heats as Angled races unfold in Chicago, noting Anheuser-Busch related fast first quarter times. A match race duel between Joe Parelién and Star Pointer yields decisive wins for the stronger competitor in a sequence of three straight victories amid health workers and convalescents context.
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