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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
9
Fragmentary problem filled summary mentions university athletics schedules and a dual match between teams. References to Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, with scattered names and dates, hint at early development of college sports. The text is garbled but preserves names and institutions amid unclear context.
The readable text describes fouls and player actions during a basketball game. It mentions players like Fleury and Varrosind, a center position, and a deliberate foul sequence. The passage documents a Rling play, ball handling, and a probable injury with limited clear context.
Franklin and Marshe College players feature in a basketball style football report with Kingsley tallying high points and notable performances by Moraly and Brunnur amid a chaotic recap of 1905 era college games.
By Silly Evans, a colorful profile of Frank Chance, the famed leader and manager, detailing his strong convictions and humor. The piece recalls Chance’s career moves, notably the 1912 Chicago trade for Rollie Zeider and Babe Boston, and a notable game incident where Chance influenced a rally.
Coach Foun W. Wilce of the Ohio State football team expresses strong optimism for the 1928 season. He cites the program’s history of championships, the 1921 1929 entitled era, and the current squad’s spirit and leadership as foundations for future success, despite recent setbacks.
Woot Virginie varsity welcomes coach Morpantaws with Willakn commanding the squad amid many changes. Skunks disbanded. Monaugah-Cubh and Pitt Lelinda Blancord games noted. Wing Club of Kingwood defeated Oakland 20-19. extensive Palemont State Normal schedule listed with many February and January games across multiple colleges.
Worthington voters hear a municipal convention on Thursday January 4 1922 to nominate candidates for all offices. The convention will be at the Willagalea Davis Wardware State. Warewell Party. Farewell party honors Mrs. Florence E Tutrick who leaves for Columbus Ohio to join her brother Arthur Koon. Chicken Rupper reports. Loyal Battalion Lodge 1A plans a chicken supper Saturday December 30 proceeds to fund a room addition at the T O O F Home. Now Barber Thomas Everitts of Stoneham bought the barber shop in the Mackin Building on Main. Worthington Public Service Corporation applies for authority to raise rates for water service. Hearing January a 1935. Jeromals Rose Parker in New York missing.
In a terse dispatch from Paul Minnesota on December 16, Gibbons asserted his right to challenge Dempsey. The fractured report notes Gibbons won a prior bout and hints at a potential title bout, with lingering confusion in the garbled lines.
A chaotic jumble mentions WHR occupying a position with Lt First Wetioual Bank of Wurttilg ton and being born at Work for the Dustyo. It lists visitors Thomas Way of Briscom Nell Alkire of Middleton and Mrs. Car Wilko among others, plus a note on a Boston baseball figure and Tad Jones remaining Yale captain.
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