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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
6
Reports say the Grocers will host a game at South Side Park against Owens team with 4 PM kickoff. Admission is 25 cents to cover travel expenses as fans consider higher prices due to rising costs and a postponed schedule.
The Palmont Giants defeated Moody 7 to 0 with Morson and Williams driving in runs while Finlay and Wilshit added for the visitors. Captain Henry Fuller with Pirates-like lineup arranging the next game at South Side Park against Watson on Thursday.
Fragmentary report describes Johnson at short in the opening plays. Moody’s absence is noted as Moody would have affected Bando’s scoring in the second inning. A Morri-Jean hit to Johnson produced a routine force at second.
Monongah Glass nearly lost to the Dando in a near-dark five inning clash at South Side Park but rallied in the fourth and held on for a 5 0 win. Keefe starred on the mound for Glass, with Steadman and Denlin starting as pitchers, while Red Volga umpired. The event also featured Yuba Tribe No 69 and Daughters of Pocahontas activities at Traction Park with local contests and a dance lineup after the game.
The Antwerp field team on day two of the seventh Olympiad dominates the event with a powerful balanced lineup. They outclassed other nations overall though no single member swept all top honors. Finnish star T Lehto Ie led in pentathlon with the highest points but failed to topple the Americans' world record.
Disjointed report recounts track events and judges at a 1906 meet. Mentions American runners A V Sholz of Missouri finishing position, hurdles and sprints results, and a controversial decision about an official. Notes public reaction, incidents with a shower bottle, and confusion over standings and points.
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