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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1920

Page

4

Army to play Yale and others in 1921 football slate

The 1921 schedule shows Army to face Yale at New Haven and Notre Dame at home, with multiple mid western teams and contests against Springfield College, New Hampshire State, Lebanon Valley, and Wabash. Negotiations for games with Colgate West Virginia and Father’s colleges fell through due to date issues.

Ible Yale Inevi New Haven Nery Pals New York Tor Athletics Mit ‘Feir Army Yale Ail Els Havi Wmay West Point Edie Nez Lollowora New Hampshire State Lebanon Valley Philip Traves Svaigcata Columbia Colum Har Colgate West Virginia Father’ Colleges Promioe Ictaher Springfiekd College Huumnetiire State College Middlebury College Lebanon Valley College Boottier Wabash Colree Bostober Dowana

New York Society Boxing Aims at Free Boxing for Women

New York women push for the Stillman movement to form athletic clubs offering free boxing instruction and related sports. Ballrooms host fundraisers to endow clubs, with supporters including Mrs. Vincent Aator and Mrs. Theus Munda. ringside attendees include Mrs. Charles Dabi Gibson and Miss Anne Morgan.

New York Dec. S Stillman Sclobaacher Chicago Vincent Aator Mi ‘Ory Potter Russell Airs J. Theus Munda Charles Dabi Gibson Anne Morgan Merbert Shipman

Boxing tragedy prompts calls to protect fighters

A boxer Shannon died after a hard fall in a Jersey City bout. The piece argues boxing’s brutal image stems from promoters and poor matchmaking more than the sport itself, urging better safety measures like padded rings and smarter fighter handling. It also touches on baseball’s Lefty O’Doul and other players lost to bench duty, illustrating how talent goes underutilized when not given regular work.

Shannon Ates Khi Lefty O'Doul New York Yankees Miller O'Bouln

College and universities schedule snippet

October 2 Susquehanna College. November Notre Dame University. November 12 Villa Nova. November 26 Navy at New York.

Susquehana College Notre Dame University Villa, Nova Navy New York

Local high school court season heats up with tournaments

Christmas lull ends as Monongatelaval high school hosts a February tournament under Normal school auspices. Several teams including the M. M. Al team and city league squads prep for the return after December 29 games, while Pred Chenoweth battles illness and Sidney Wright wows at a Slacks billiards event.

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Brilliant play and the next match looms large

The report notes a poor session as a player loses to Antrom 100 to 8. Wright is set to face Reed at three cushions, with uncertainty about the outcome, as Morgantown’s Clarksburg Telegram speculates on Glenn Warner’s football coaching future at Pitt and a five year, 22000 salary. Premier Rhallis resigns in Athens as Constantine’s cabinet is asked to stay on pending parliament sessions.

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Flowers for Sentiment A Christmas and New Year Offering

An item from a historical page extols flowers as carriers of sentiment and joy. It highlights first quality blooms and special deliveries for Christmas and New Year mornings, promising contentment and emotional expression through floral gifts.

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