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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

Page

6

May baseball clash at South Side park stirs big crowd

Fans eager for a dynamic game at South Side park as the Stevenson club faces Ralls with Joel Venesky likely to bat and Reese expected on the firing line. Local bettors anticipate strong pitching and a lively turnout for tonight’s baseball event amid high city interest.

Aeenine Stevenson City Union Krither Sthet Glassies Joel Venesky Reese Shays

Local Sport Notes and Baseball Results From Sunday

Local sport notes describe a Cleveland area event with weather effects and a Yank series game. Montane beat Shianston with Harold on the mound for the losers. Brooklyn Pittsburgh and New York were mentioned as defeated teams, while Red Reds split a twin bill in New Castle with Boston taking the first game after a tough extra inning. Pittsburgh faces a Polo Grounds double header today.

Brooklyn Pittburgh New Traction York New Castle Reds McKinatry Boston Kittle

Day's Results From En Vo League Sterday

Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 3 to 1 while the other game was postponed. Reinforcement details unclear from the fragment.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Sames Rein Shas

Golf instruction and crowds shape a growing sport

A humorously misworded teaching dialogue leads a pupil to swing ill advisedly and wander the course. The piece notes games today Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia New York at Cleveland and Washington vs Chicago amid growing crowds and the western open championship in Chicago. It praises crowd control at tournaments and the value of watching skilled players to learn the stance and swing, comparing golf’s appeal to baseball’s. The author argues golf benefits from tournaments and galleries as the sport gains popularity.

Games Today Cincinnat Boston Cileigo Brooklyn Sti Louis Philadelphia St New York Washington Chicago Toledo Cam

Realty Deeds Filed for Record in Lincoln and Mannington Districts

The county clerk records multiple real estate transfers including Martin guardian L B Cooper to R Cooper in Farmington Lincoln district for 362.50, V McCray to Lawrence A Cather in Conklin addition Fairmont, 800, ML Ball to Waltman L Cannington in Glade Fork Mannington district, 200, and WB Cooper to R C Cooper in Farmington Lincoln district for 100. A stray sports note mentions the New York Yankees flirting with Prank Baker as a possible addition to their pennant drive.

County Cieek G. ‘Martin L. B. Cooper Guardian Glade Fork Bingamon Creek Mannington WB. Cooper R. C. Cooper Farmington Lincoln

Football season set for big gridiron year in Fairmont area

Interest runs high as prep and college teams prepare for a record year. West Virginia meets Wesleyan in a marquee early game likely to draw the largest crowd yet seen in the region. Training camps open early with plans for intensive prep at Webster Springs and Mountain Lake Park as Fairmont High gears up under coaches Ice and Kahn.

West Virginia Westleyan Mountain Lake Park South Side Park Fairmont High Frank Ice An¢D B.D. Kahn Atents

Griffiths Hunt for Batting Power Chiefs

Clark Griffith targets major league sluggers to boost Washington lineup. He has acquired Frank Brower from the International League and "Bing" Miller from the Southern Association, both noted home run kings, as part of a drive to strengthen the club.

Griff Washington Clark Griffith Frank Brower Inter-national Teague Bing” Miller Souther Association

Turning Point in New York Fans Rally for Ban Croft at Polo Grounds

The crowd at the Polo Grounds claims the arrival of Beauty Dave Ban croft marks a turning point, aiding McGrae ms ne. Bad breaks hinder McDonald Griggs and elt from contending, as a fierce race shapes the money finish.

New York Ghint Jone Dave Ban *Croft Polo Grounds Otto McGrae Yheve McDonald Griggs Elt

Postponed Exhibition Game At South Side Park

Rain ruined a scheduled exhibition between the Grocers and the Four Sixies from Annabelle at South Side ball park. City league president Bobler canceled the noon game due to poor field conditions after Monday night rains. A new contest hoped for this evening if grounds dry. Nearby notes report Charley McCarthy seeking work in San Francisco with eight medals and 14 bare, while Larry Olbert reflects on past choices in New Orleans.

South Side Puri | Les Grocers South Side Park Enoughsan Francisco Charley McCarthy Canada Princess Pat Regiment

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