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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
6
Carey starred in a high scoring game for the Buccaneers, securing five hits and four runs. The contest at the dome featured Brumple’s surprise pitching, Harmon, Mundux relief, and strong fielding by Carey as Pittsburgh beat Heaton 7 to 5 in a tense Monday afternoon clash.
A fragmented box score notes three hits for Carey and three base hits by Maranville Cortello and Carey. Sacrifices by Kanetohy Byers Stolen bases by Carny Flist and errors by Beaton Lettumus and Doston. Harmon 2 hits and 2 runs off Shuma 2 in 6 innings. Time 2:12.
National American League results show Chicago five to two over Hatters in eleven innings, and Cincinnati seven to five over Philadelphia. Today’s games list Newton at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
Fairmont Normal School defeated Salem on May 16 in a home track meet. Irwin led with 23 points, followed by Reed and Hartley among many Fairmont scorers. events included sprints, jumps, and distance races with Fairmont placing high in most events.
A fragment from Ring W. Lardner describes three unruly children named John Raines and Jim and Bill. The speaker laments their bad behavior and spoiled nature, noting their stubbornness and need for attention.
An old advertisement promotes Bull Durham tobacco as an American institution. It frames smoking as a national spirit and urges readers to enjoy hand rolled cigarettes with a distinctive cat spangled taste.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Philadelphia page mention batteries Plank Hartley Burt Meyer Schang and a roster fragment listing names R AEL St Lewis and 40 741 figures with no clear event or date.
Wesleyan's seven errors doomed the team as Kiski won 6 to 1 in nine innings. Shriver pitched well for Wesleyan, allowing seven hits while Blake and Shriver produced key hits. In the bottom of the seventh, Daniels scored for Wesleyan, but the rally came up short. The piece also notes schedules across the major leagues and cites a $1,000,000 yearly cost from bird destruction.
West Virginia Wesleyan lost to Kiski in an 11th inning baseball game played Monday at a field in Salsburg, Pa. The contest was competitive and featured a late rally before the final score.
Mrs. Anna Radin of Spencerport New York reports long lasting relief from stomach trouble after using Chamberlain’s Tablets. She praises the medicine as doing wonders and highly values its effectiveness, noting availability everywhere.
Figure by James M. Hill of the United States Geological Survey shows Virginia mineral production rose sharply in 1915 to 403 957 dollars from 47 977 dollars in 1914. Ore sold reached 22 842 short tons. gold silver copper lead and zinc were sourced from several counties including Wythe Buckingham Fairfax and Wythe in Southwestern Virginia. Coffee consumption in France nearly doubled in recent years.
Notic e given by James B. Toe that on May 24 1916 he will apply to the circuit court of Harrison County West Virginia at the courthouse for a cease to carry a revolver. Toe resident Byron West Virginia night watchman for Hutchinson Coal Company. Dated May 18 1916.
A vintage style advertisement touts Genu ine Bull Durham as the freshest and liveliest cigarette smoke, appealing to smokers seeking vigor and flavor.
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