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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions Washington State and California teams, potential game notes, scores around 89-20, and references to Pasadena and Oregon. Details are garbled, but indicate a college basketball context with teams and venues.
A garbled OCR fragment describes controversy over a referee decision and playing time, with mentions of out of bounds calls and disputed lines. Names and clear context are missing, leaving supporters and officials debating the ruling.
Fairmont High School groups organize Christmas work with the Girls Triangle Circle and auxiliary clubs aiding the needy. Scouts, the school paper, and a new four-troop expansion bolster holiday efforts, while staff note faculty bereavement and students remaining absent or attending events.
The text discusses when a goal counts and who may call a trial for goal after a decision. It notes players may be charged with unsportsmanlike conduct and referees may impose free throws or penalties.
A garbled Virginia football draft highlights Nardacgi Mazeth Betron and others as top high school players. The piece critiques national honor roll selections, noting editors’ efforts to include eight players per position and discusses perceived biases across regions.
The article notes possible moves in college football and baseball circles. Pittsburgh may hire a new head coach to replace Pop Warner, with a Lafayette figure potentially joining the staff. Also mentioned are Lafayette’s Sutherland, Willard and Dessoney plans, and baseball talks featuring Pat Morante and various old New York players.
Disjointed OCR text describes a local club gathering with players Willy, Frank and others training, a plan for a fall season, and fundraising aims. It mentions betting, charity distribution, and a hoped opening match during October with local officials and players preparing for exercise and game play.
New York reports owners convene with Major League and National League executives as talks proceed on season details. The meeting centers on World Series plans, potential nine-game format, and concerns about gambling or other controversies clouding the discussions.
The Blue Ridge Theatre presents a weekend program featuring Frankie Wilpon and Moran in a lively variety bill. It highlights novelty acts, song and dance numbers, and a sketch with Francie, plus a revival of Mr. Tarkington's works and a Continental theatrical lineup.
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