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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1896
Page
10
The fragment references Batistes and fabrics sold at discounted prices. It notes a past purchase and offers of 35 pluses of regular goods at a yard price. The text mentions ladies appreciating something on sight.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local press item with unclear names and dates, mentioning opening and a nod to style. The readable words suggest a playful or cryptic note about a diner or event, but the full event remains obscured.
A Wheeling defeat featured costly fielding miscues while Rinehart powered with a long home run drive. The page also covers inter state and national league results, local gossip from Sistersville, the Carroll Club's activities, cycling notes, and details from the gun club tournament along with other matters.
In a lively amateur clash Wheeling top Washington 10 to 9 amid strong hitting and fielding, with Wagner and Darrah starring for Wheeling and Rinehart delivering late offense for Washington while Baker and Riley worked on the mound for Wheeling and Washington respectively. The nine-inning duel featured lead changes, key runs in the ninth, and a final slim margin amid bustling stands and erratic defense.
National League results show Boston defeating Pittsburg six to four while St Louis topples Washington seven to one and Chicago edges Baltimore eight to seven. Attendance was about four thousand five hundred as Boston faced Killen and kept Pittsburg hitless through six innings before yielding.
Baseball and league notes from Fulton grounds and Old Fair Grounds. Scores include Carroll defeat of Gt. Matthews Choir 24 to 8, plus Boston and Chicago intercity results. Batters, pitchers, and fielding details listed with multiple clubs and players named.
The Three C's marked their first appearance in maroon and white sweaters as they rode to Elm Grove on a Tuesday evening. The group, with Miss Kate Manion and others, enjoyed luncheon at St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum after minor bicycle mishaps, then weather forced a return by motor. A post-ride gathering at the Club House followed before dispersal.
The first Yale Princeton track meet in New Haven ended with Yale defeating Princeton by a large score, ST to 25. Yale set a hammer record via Hickok at 130 feet 5 inches while Hickley won the half mile in 2 minutes 2 seconds, with Bryant of Princeton second.
An old advertisement promotes eye care with relief from eye strain and headaches, offering eye glasses from $2.79 and artificial eyes from Sheff Headquarter for artificial eyes at 110 Main Street.
Reilly stayed calm as the ninth inning unfolded with heat and pressure. Darrah and McHaverter sparked excitement on the lines while Darrah, back at first, urged the bleachers to join in, drawing a crowd of about a hundred boys into the noisy scene.
In Wheeling, Alexander the shoe dealer at 1049 Main Street advertises bargains for women, claiming quicker finds and genuine value. The message emphasizes show style, comfort, and moderate prices for local customers seeking footwear.
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