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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

9

National League Leaders I Session Report Frayed Over Proposals

National League meetings in New York stretched late as owners debated player contracts and plan details. Provident officials discussed wage issues for key managers while talks on education and welfare measures continued. A tribute to late NB Young outlined industry impact as executives lingered in hotel corridors.

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Fairview Defeats Lumberport in Hard Fought Game

Fairview edged Lumberport 49 to 27 in a tense basketball night. Mel Boyles led Fairview while Brookover and Sharman scored for Lumberport. Referee Toothman oversaw a fast four period contest with Weavey and Wubmann contributing for Lumberport.

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Aalgh High Names 1916 17 Basketball Captain and Manager

The Aalgh school elects yheriwkins as captain of the 1916 17 basketball team and George Hi a as manager at a squad meeting. Hawkine, last year’s player, is highlighted for his indomitable aggressiveness. The team drills to face Lumberport tomorrow with strong prospects and urgent effort noted.

Yheriwkins George Hi Hawkine Lumberport Tomort Lumberpors Fatrelow Jereake

Kid McCoy Divorces Record Marks Eighth Matrimonial

Noted boxer Kid McCoy, famed for the corkscrew punch, is described as the undisputed divorce champion of the world at all weights. The piece details a lengthy, troubled matrimonial history across New York, St Louis, and Boston, including multiple marriages and quick successive divorces beginning in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with partners named May, Charlotte Smith, Lottie Mehler, Julia Crossenian, and others.

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Monongah Glass Wins Three Straight In League Play

Monongah Glass topped Hodentitation Dean in straight games at the Y Commercial festye, led by high score and age. The team moved ahead as the New Hunen clink beat them tar bee out of Ihrer, with Barry absent. Pennsylvania wan thi seer wore when Barry was in the sie.

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Fragmented OCR reads like stray wiring note

Readable fragments describe a rapt of hating and a light socket accessory with a mirror showing the second to usage. The text mentions a per hour rate, a minute timing, and a small device with light socket integration. The rest is garbled.

Purples and Green Win on Y Floor in Junior A Basketball

Purples defeated Red 3 1 0 to 3 on the Y floor in a rousing Junior A League game yesterday. The lineup included Hutchingon Healy Nixon and Knight with goals from the floor. Orange, Green, and other players were noted, and the New York scene also appears with a six day fever and chatter about a possible riot.

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Normal Will Have Basketball Floor at Normal School

Fragmented OCR notes describe a basketball floor project at Normal School. The text mentions a move during Christmas vacation and a return of the gym to original use, with references to dates in January and February and connections to local institutions like Glenville Normal, a university unit, and Wesleyan.

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Sport Notes On Tom Jone Manageage 19 Darey

Faint readable lines mention Tom Jone taking managerial role for 19 Darey with nods to football stands and teams. The fragmented text references Otsea and Ube stands and names Jefferson and Washington in a sports context. Overall details are unclear but imply a football related managerial note and potential bold actions referenced without concrete outcomes.

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