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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
9
A muddled OCR reading hints at a forthcoming clash between the Grazales and a fresh squad, with seating for Montga Ghias on the bench and plans for a pitcher to start. Defeat for Vaizemes looms as betting odds tilt toward a tight, late game.
The report notes mounting tension as teams push to improve for the late season, with focus on home games and a looming schedule. Key players and teams are highlighted as they prepare for the next run of contests and potential standings shifts.
A blind New York girl, age 28, attends a Yankees game by sound alone at the Polo Grounds. Though sightless since birth, she tracks each pitch through the crowd noise and bat clicks, distinguishing homer sounds and inning actions with remarkable memory and focus.
A blind girl fan in New York, Miss Harris, shares strong baseball views. She favors the Yankees and Giants to win this year and urges the Giants to win both games of a doubleheader. She notes the Yankees must win consistently and sticks to baseball over other sports.
Bethany West Virginia Aug 26 The first Bethany football team arrival for training is Big Latto last year's captain from Urichsville Ohio who came early at Director Miller's request to help arrange float preparations for upcoming candidates. Captain Hughes is also expected from New Philadelphia Ohio today. German engineers estimate southern Bavaria rivers and lakes could produce 200000 hydro electric horsepower. About 2000 foreign language newspapers in 43 languages are published in the United States.
The All Stars IV faltered as Keefe and the Giants claimed an 8 to 2 win after a lengthy delay over a disputed umpire call. Rhodes, Perkins, and Chatman produced the early scoring while Venesky and Nieubarr added insurance for the Giants. Williams, Hood, and Marshall contributed on defense and offense for the All Stars.
Local fans brace as ball season opens with high attendance hopes in Philadelphia and Brooklyn while New York crowd debates bottle throwing at games. Recalled incidents at Polo Grounds involve outbursts against Philies and Ty Cobb era turmoil. Mays receives mixed reception as New York backs restraint after the Chapman tragedy.
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