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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1920

Page

2

West Virginia elects Harrick Wadkie captain in university race

The city applauds Harrick Wadkie named captain of West Virginia University football team after a close vote. Supporters praise his aggressive play and leadership. Wadkie, a Mason County native and Army veteran, has been highlighted as a standout on the Varsity squad and during the campaign.

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Disorderly chatter on boxing fete and promoter costs

Fragmentary text complains boxing event funding and promoter charges. Notes that ticket prices push fans and workers to coastal discomfort, with vague references to figures, actors, and street-weary expectations amid a chaotic scene.

Local Sport Chatter Announces Big Billiard Tourney at Stack's Parlor

A local sport column notes an upcoming billiards tournament at Stack's Parlor on Madison Forest with top locals invited. It mentions prizes for successful artists, and hints at broader sports schedules including West Virginia football, Georgia Tech at home, Bucknell, Washington, and Rutgers away, plus a planned banquet for varsity and local high school teams.

Stack Madion Furest West Virginia Ual Georgia Tech Bucknell Washieff JPM Lenigh Rutgers

Podunk Crowd Attendance Quits After Poor Entertainment

A fragmentary report notes dissatisfaction with a show in Podunk where audience members heckled performers. The crowd’s reaction and the organizers’ inability to guarantee satisfactory entertainment led to a cancellation or abrupt end, highlighting tensions between venue, acts, and attendees.

High School Basketball Schedule Readies Season

High School coach Kebp unveils a full season schedule inside the Mavongahols Valley and Inde association with home and away games listed. Key dates include Jan 7 Peansboro and Jan 14 Gratton with several Morgantown and Weston trips and adjustments possible to Feb 28 and Feb 1 for changes.

Kebp Rames Mavongahols Valley Peansboro Clarksburg Gratton Buckhannon Weston Morgantown West Virginia Qarliaburg

Parkerboro Pennsboro Dates Face Possible Changes

The Parkerboro Pennsboro pair may shift to March 4 and 5 with No Rotations not underway for two games against Fairview, one at home and one away. Several players listed as out include Troxell Morris Rebb Miller Stauill Johns Rivohart Cole Wil Tamgon Ferris Eakins Carter Romito Reed Wright and Delt Raltl injured from football. A Turkish soldier is said to have invented cigaretta early in the nmpleenth century. Lews mentions a yearold girl rabbi.

Gratton Parkeraburs Pennsboro Buckhannon Parkerboro Pennsboro Fairview Troxell Morris Rebb Miller Stauill Johns Rivohart Cole Wil Tamgon Ferris Eakins Carter Romito Reed Wright Raltl

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