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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1916

Page

26

Wealthy backers drive new era in major league baseball

NY. January 22. The entry of fresh multi millionaires into baseball marks a new era as owners like Charles Weeghman J Ogden Amour William Wrigley and others back Chicago Cubs New York Giants St Louis Americans and Boston Nationals with resources totaling tens of millions Investors seek top talent as swift ownership changes reshape the National League and its teams across the country.

New York Finde Ly Charles Weagh Hicago Nailona Jara J. Ogden Amour Wiliam Wrig-ley Earlx Trugue Ube Mwe Japanr Ruppert, Jr T. J. Huston Yald Lee Magee Chicago Travis Boen New York Nationals Cleveland Americans Pon Iingo Cleveland Presi Harry Hempstead

Wesleyan FConiiaiens Indace Pitching Strength Report

The article previews Wesleyan’s strong pitching staff with additions like Shriver, Thurman, and angular speed merchant, plus returning infielders Withers and Casewran of 1914 renown. It notes new infielders Make and Beck from Greenbrier and Meliaire High, and outside hires Talking ton and former Fairman star in the outfield.

Tom Curtis Morisson Wager Alles Shniymker Looney Merrells Erm Daniels Kellison Heuyin Lave Whnnirial Data

Willard Moran Face Off In Looming Knife Edge Bout

Historical boxing notes compare Willard and Moran with fifty-two bouts between them. Moran has 19 wins by knockout from forty ten bouts, averaging five rounds per KO. Willard has thirty battles, eighteen wins by KO, suggesting a high knockout rate and a likely clash with a rival of similar strength.

Moran Willred Hay Senockouty Chaim Willard

Oil and Gas Development of Trysiate Field Report

In southwest Pennsylvania Allegheny county the Dorneyville field shows extended producing limits with several wells completing. Alexander Walley No 1 on Jeanette McCorkle thirteen spot reached lower pay at thirty feet and produces about fifteen barrels per hour while National Oil and Gas Co reports higher pay at thirty-seven feet. West Virginia fields show steady drilling with Long Bottom run and Williams Coat Co producing, and Green district Fishing Creek shows light outputs in new Big Injun sand developments. Small producers in Monongalia and Kanawha counties report mixed results with multiple wells drilled and varying production in Berea and Weir sands.

Pennsylvania Fielce Rane Dorneyville Allegheny County Eforth Alexander Walley Jeanette McCorkle National Ol and Gan Company Rushville Drilling Company Seibert SM and Gow Company Ta iIrnline Itr Stevenson Cat City Sohn Brothers Meir Teat Ihro Fentral DA and Gas Company West Virginia Cabin Creek Kanawha Rouny Columbus Smupany Hat Berea West Wirrinta Fishing Creek Pine Grove Green District Wetzel County Wildwood J.B Whiteman Martinsville Tug Fork Walker's Creek Walker Hudson Mill Company David Congleton Big Sandy Kanawha County South Peon Oil Company M. W. Deal Reedy Creek Curtis Sinkret Roane County United Mates Gas Company Lt. Queen Randa Smithfield Dietriet South Pean Oil Company J.D. Ferrell Fary Monongalla Indian Creek Grant “District Monongalli County Hope Natural Gas Company BE. A. Kearns Big Run Mancington Marilou County Funk and Glover Doddridge Countny Carter Oil Company W. M. Stout Triplett Run Spencer GL Cabot Riswenger Ohio Washington County Nathan Pryor and Company Emma Farpaworth Porthwest Butler Township Columbiana County Eel and Company Theodoya Stark Victoria Oil Company Secon Hetra Sane Macksburg Columbus Ol and Fuel Company George Schumacher Jackson Townahiy He Sain Company Clinton Fleming Woodfield Malaga 1 Townehiy Monroe County Stradt Smith Inez John Bucko Itta Dry Inj Center Township Cooper and Lima To- Minna W. G. Brown Joyce of Representatives Brown Kingwood Miyadretta Jewell Brown Nooly Littlepaxe Rumtor An Brown House of Fente Sentatives Ania Major Nooly Chould Parti Auto Adam B. Littlepinge Gou Chilton iUefane Annie Littlepage Democratic Party Hinderine Tieket Tribe

Hidden seas force play of hide and seek between Germany and Sweden

A lengthy National Geographic style description details the Kattegat and Skagerrak route linking Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. It notes the narrows’ 6 1/0 miles width, stormy seas, and strategic value for wartime shipping. The piece highlights dangerous waters, island clusters, healthy island climates, local fishermen, Viking heritage, and fisheries for cod, herring, lobster, and oysters.

Jameias Noreover Kattexat Sweden Denmark Skagertack Skagertack Find Nouth Hoxe Germany Baltic Trelle harg-Ruegen Katterat Skagerrack Kattegat

Greek Chamber to begin work without throne speech

Athens dispatch reports that on Friday the Greek Chamber of Deputies will commence work on Monday without the throne speech. The government will reserve declarations and political allegations until later.

PAIS Hava Athens Greek Chamber of Deputies Tater

Schultz Sold to Pittsburgh Nationals by Chicago President

Infielder Schultz was sold to the Pittsburgh Nationals by Chicago Nationals president Weghman on January 22. This headline notes the transfer of the player, listing the involved teams and the executive confirming the deal.

Associated Onewey Cncago Joo. Schult Pittsburgh Nationala Weghman Chicago Nationals Today

No Damage Reported From Colorado River Flood Waters

Jay Angniated Wii Blentno Cal Jan 22 No damage to the Imperial Valley irrigation was recorded from the flood waters of the Colorado River tonight as the water began to recede just now.

Jay Wee Bloentno, Cal Imperial Valley Colorado River Tony

Old Age Pension System Sought by Mine Workers

Indianapolis January 22 The United Mine Workers in convention pushed for a federal old age pension system either through a universal measure or legislative action in all states. They authorized a commission to study feasibility of a home for the aged infirm and decrepit on union lands. A resolution to establish union headquarters and printing plant failed. The convention also supported Laws Zan Canelli, jailed in Colorado for murder of a mine guard, as a rallying point. The executive board will receive a report mid next week.

Indianapolis Union Wlo Npinhors Colon al Shbrot Wye Inyon Raul Eobl Aiviky Disteleta Executive Board Notlut Unioervet Ite Nit Risng Greatlngg Zancanelli Colorado Joh R. Lawson Tawaon

Antivari City Embedded in Olive Groves

Antivari, a Montenegrin port town on the Adriatic, sits among olive groves and mountains. The article notes its historic status as a maritime power, its Ottoman past, and strategic value before a recent bombardment by Avatrians.

Antivari National Geographle Society Rumiya Im Tro Walla Adriatic Anuvarl Pratan Avery Amal Mantenos Bad Westher

West Virginia Members Eye Pensions and Elections

Washington dispatch reports West Virginia figures in capital events a district congressman eyeing a pension bill and a potential run for reelection. J L Evans and W E B Reeves confirmed as postmasters Buckhannon Wellsburg funding eyed. Neely sidelined by ill wife. George Taylor and others maneuver for seats while suffrage donors gather.

Antivari Port News Ongoing Olive Oil Trade and Sea Service

Port of Antivari thrives as a fishing and olive oil hub with 2,500 residents. Austian Lloyd steamers valued a regular Anil service to Antivir before the war, after the Dalkan alliance campaign against Turkey in 1512, Monte ngroins influence grew as they eyed the port's future.

Austian Lloyd Anil Antivir Turkey Dalkan Antivari Enthusiaam Nogrins

Montenegro Crisis Brought to World Stage by Montenegro Leader

KING NICHOLAS ROME Jan. 24 via Paris reports Propier Midchekoviteh of Montenegro has arrived in Italy. He says King Nicholas has prepared documents justifying his position and the life ministers in the Montenegrin crisis. The Forumente are awaited with union interest as they will reveal events inside the political conflict.

Rome Paris Propier Midchekoviteh Montenegro Italy Nicholas M. Miouchekayloh

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