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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1920

Page

2

The 7920 Year Book Adds Active Members

In the 7920 Year Book the GA organization notes new active members. The report references historical context and shifts in leadership activities within the group and estimates future involvement.

Hall Family Notes Movement After Visit to Uncle's Home

Fragmentary OCR reports a Hall family relocation near Prickut after a Johns Hopkins related event. Mentions Mary Contawn moving nearby, a Mrs Charles Airs, and Bryant Phillipa ages tied to a slain last year. Other names include Dougal, Ful ye efield, and Opal Hav Anderson with scattered affiliations.

Hall Johns Hopkins Patrmont Mary Contawn Prickut Fternoon Foviey Charles Airs Bryant Phillipa Fages Dougal Ful Yeefield D. C. Baker's Jovastog Str Brywat Philips Lavjonie Finidieseuy Opal Hav ‘Anderson George Kirk Ico

Truth Like Fiction In This Football Story

A contrived football tale contrasts a Harvard Princeton game with a published story titled Totchdown to Go by JG Morse. It argues a star player Keck faced a choice between personal glory and team success, illustrating themes of truth versus fiction in early football lore.

New York Andre Bus Ketek Princeton Marvarde Brinton Althoweh Keck Therby

Touchdown to Goal By J G Moore in Phe Gon Head

Fiction from Touchdown To Gol By J G Moore describes a football game scene with a muffed kick, a fumbled punt, and a sprinting chase culminating in a late touchdown after teammates scramble for the ball. The narrative centers on Henry Downe and Valo as key players in the fast paced sequence.

J. GB. Moore Phe Gon Head Carvarl Chanos Sats Uy Fay Amald Ao Huah Dion Ielehee Lisa Hinry Downe Nip Ceam bin Chuanont Henry Doar Hirad

TOPEKA bout hopeful eyes four round plan

Joun Mlant believes he has the physical attributes to give Dempsey a win even in a shorter bout. He plans to get in condition for four rounds at full speed and will not extend to an 11 round mill. More than 640,000 Victory Medals have been issued by the War department.

Topeka Kai JounMlant Dempsey Joan War Department

Rock's brilliant third period seals close play

In a tense third period the Newton and Harvard players clash for the ball as Owen and Keck surge toward the goal line. A scramble near the line ends with a tricky play, keeping the score tight and the crowd on edge.

Eddie Hurley Noston Hersit Rock Harvar George Owen Owen KeXel Newton Keck Oltline Ponnes Harvard Ieatier Prineton

Inter the ball wan over thine for Princeton touchedwn

Stanley Koek passed up his claim to plaudits to be sure of his team's greater glory as the game progressed, reflecting the era’s sportsmanship and competitive spirit.

Princeton Stanley Koek

Lanham as West Virginia coach candidate and Keck named Princeton captain

Sport chatter notes Ward Lanham as a possible new discipline chief at Morgantown if a coach change occurs while he also may take a combined gun shop and law office role. The piece praises his disciplinarian style and leadership potential. It also reports Sanley Keck of Greensburg Pa named Princeton football captain for 1921 after a standout season and wartime service in France.

Ward Lanham Warl Lantam Fairmont McIntrdts West Virginia Morgantown Timon Luna Conde Lanham Wanienen Metallie Soham Gan Be Mora Keck Sanley Keck Greensburg Princeton Mercerabure White

Sloan's liniment advert promises quick relief for tired muscles

An old time ad urges workers to apply Sloan's liniment on the muscles to ease rheumatic and external pains. It claims warming relief without rubbing and notes it helps with colds. Priced at 35c, 0.40, or 1.40 in various formats.

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Princeton Football Rebuilds After Armistice Era

The article notes Princeton football regrouping after the war, with a big player returning late and key performances against Yale and Colgate. It highlights a rugged 200-pound back, his tackling, and the anticipated strong season as Coach Kati guides a squad of about 25. A reshaped schedule includes Pitt at Princeton and optimism for a solid record.

Princeton Colgate Yale Bock Aikmerices Elavén Kati T He Normal School Durine the Sesson Beakeshill Chestrons Cam

Pitt to Princeton: Hendriani’s freshman year and college hoops

Patchy text notes Hendriani leaving Pitt after freshman year to join Princeton, promising tricks in the 1921 season. Mentions Johnny Scholz training in Cambridge for indoor sprints and Thorpe commenting on his batting and a Boston Yale captain selection, with scattered references to sports figures and prep-school backgrounds.

Hendriani Pitt Princeton Advon Fler Cambridge Mass Johnny Scholz Missouri Scholz Boston Mach Aldrich Yale Bic Aldrich Pall River

Yankees Pass Up Florida Spring Training

New York Yankees will skip Florida next spring, citing a call to concentrate elsewhere. A group of players reportedly trained at Misnil and Folin Beach, doing pond work but not achieving fitness. In St Louis, Miller Big tis, once praised as a "David Farum" Verader, struggles after moving to New York, with his prospects in the big town uncertain.

Florida New York Yankees Alebl Tio Misnil Folin Beach ST. Louis Miller Bigtis Davi Farum Mival Ribs Heattate

Home in St Die Named for Amertes Stands

The home in which Amertes is said to have resided still stands in St Die France. The building is identified by locals as the historic residence tied to Amertes and marks a link to early references in the area. Historical plaques note the claimed origin of the name and its enduring presence.

Amertes St Die France

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