Local basketball doubleheader at M C A floor
Two interesting games scheduled tonight at M C A floor feature STM teams battling with the Lontft and Inights fens in city league action. Teachers show improving form as machinery and K C backers hope for strong showings while pigirowd looks to be sidelined with possible Christmas scheduling shifts affecting next week games.
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West Virginia selects seventeen for opening basketball season
At Morgantown December 18 the West Virginia basketball squad held final practice before a tryout. A 17 man picked group will report back three days earlier than classes reopen on December 29. Coach Stadsvold eyes five to form the starting unit to face Hampden-Sydney Tech in the season opener. The roster includes Captain Martin, Bill Catto Beil, Golombe, Miller Neifsen Snyder, Hawley, Parker White Meredith Bowser Flannagan and Graham, many from last year's varsity adjunct and a promising group of newcomers.
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West Virginia
Stadsvold
Gatnetie Tech School
Tiemberg
Aes Ee Stadsgald
Indictments and Boxers Stirring Old Theatres of Crime
In a tangled scene a manager overheard remarks about indicting Benny Leonard as part of a long troubled era of boxing. Rumors spread of a plan to force fighters to work and a struggle over who would box, with Lew Tendler and Willie Dundes named in discussions while Leonard and his promoter faced questions about earnings and decisions.
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Billie A . Are “Boxer
Bookery
Francisco
Ohio Staters Headed to Rose Bowl Against California
The Ohio State team, conference champions, will represent the Middle West in the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Key players include center Mnemecek, guards Tarzan Taylor and Welcho, tackles Huttman and Trott, ends Myers and Nod Workman, fullback Williman, halfbacks Cla and Pete Stinchcomb, quarterback Hoge Workman, coached by Jack Wilcox. Additional backs Henderson and Buss, tackle Bob Spairs, and end Slyker join the coast voyage, aiming to stay fit for the long trip and new climate.
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New Yea Day
Mnemecek
Boxers and Bats Share Odd Prices and Pitches
The article notes holdouts demanding higher pay in boxing and boxing related bets, with Mitchell set to face Leonard in January for $20,000 while Benny receives $40,000. It laments high costs for fans and describes Willie quick pitching with varied motion, while Matty relies on outguessing opponents.
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Benny
Billiard Matches Spark Uneven Yet Exciting Night
In Slacks last night Hood beat Vanita 26 18 in a peppery clash and Spicer edged Sidney Wright 26 17 after a dramatic finish Spicer mustered a seven run to close Wright out The piece also mentions Vic Willis and Mordecai Brown in a joking sports chatter context with a humorous aside about orange groves and past pitchers.
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Hood
Vanita
Spicer
Sidney Wright
Wright
Spler
Wntix
Joseph B. Tinker
Florida
Johnjoy Evers
Keystone Ac
Cubs
Matty
Willis
Mordecai Brown
Prac
Melder Trustfall Trails in Swinging Gambit
A terse fragment notes Matty’s belief in letting his Melders do the work as bails provide a narrow path into a swing. The passage hints at tactical deference to subordinates in a high tension setup.
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Washington and Jefferson to Meet Syracuse in 1921 Football
Washington and Jefferson College and Syracuse University will play in the Archbold Stadium, Syracuse, after approval from authorities. Graduate Manager R M Murphy of the Red and Black announced the 1921 game plan.
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SIMCO SALVE touted for flu and chest ailments
An ornate advertisement promotes SIMCO SALVE from Fairmont Pharmacy claiming quick relief for influenza coughs colds pneumonia and chest throat issues. It touts inhalation and external application with a money back guarantee and lists prices 30c 60c and 1.00 with wholesale options from William M Simpson Co Pittsburgh.
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Wilkinsburg ‘Btation
Pitsburgh
Par
Presidents foresee October 29 contest date
The article notes that contracts should be signed soon for the contest set for October 29, one week earlier than the 1920 contest the presidents lost, and mentions surprise at the developments.
West Virginia Athleti c Committee Delays Coach Decision
Morgantown West Virginia December 13 The West Virginia Athletic Committee failed to elect a successor to Tubby McIntire as head coach. The subcommittee report on a prominent eastern man was not ratified and investigations and negotiations with several eastern university candidates will continue. The panel likely will lay the matter aside until after the holidays when members reconvene.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Tubby McIntire
All Ia
Syracuse Eyes Strong 1921 Schedule With Wash-Jeff Clash
Ocleven quotes Murphy calling the Wash-Jeff game highly attractive for Syracuse and plans a larger 1921 contract. Murphy completes the schedule with Pitt West Virginia Carnegie Tech Bucknell Westminster Lehigh, omitting only September 23 opener and October 8 contest.
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W. J
Smith
Orange Ocleven
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Orange
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Pitt
West Virginia
Carnegie Tech
Bucknell
Westminster
Lehigh
Scheduling Snag Delays Syracuse Presidents Drop Move
Reports from the Sait city indicate Syracuse slated to be dropped for another Eastern team due to a scheduling dispute. The Presidents would face Pitt while Wash Jeff appears in the sectional lineup, influencing the expected matchups.
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Pitt
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Great Mathewson Suffers Relapse
Syracuse New York December reports Abria Mathewson former New York Giants pitcher in serious condition at Saranac Lake after a second relapse. His wits deny sinking yet doctors hope for recovery though time is needed. Wife Christmas greetings sent as news notes state national guard being organized with Texas next.
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Bie
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