Great Cars and Strong Hopes for West Virginia Football Stars
Fragmented notes reveal high expectations for West Virginia athletes and coaching moves. Mentions Sid Be Seen, Hamilton, and a fresh KO supply. talks of Santa lessons, a forthcoming baseball team, and plans for strong next season. References to St. Nichols, Morgantown, Clarks, and local editors.
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Thleten
Fane
Claus
Jmloclinga
Targa Howe
St. Nichols
Sid
Saat
Hamilton
K. O
Uronton
Aafelty
Carl Beck
Ghee Cunningham
Wash
Pote
Washington
Pdw
PaBalley
sWenlayan
West Virginia
Graham
Morgantown
Falmont
BEM
Mancington
Clarks
Hardesty
Sonia
Dation
Publica
Stanshiry
Psbu -Ammbrove
Joe Harrtey
Jelent Fogier
Toothman
Barrington
Iliman
Aeisen
Mdoot
Garrett
Avason
Abe
Thay Pharma
Baseball Pays Its Hired Very Handsome Salaries Now
The piece notes top baseball salaries in 1920s era. Ty Cobb after joining Detroit topped pay at about 520,080 with McGraw rumored near 36,000 from Giants plus stock. It cites other stars like Babe Ruth earning large sums from both salary and side ventures and mentions players like Fabe Muth, Honus Wagner, and Shoeless Joe. The article contrasts earnings with box office and entertainment profits and highlights the era’s wealth in baseball.
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Navin
Detroit Clubed
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Giants
McGraw
Cobb
Detroit
Augusta
Georgia
Rls
Olg Jonzues
Wald
New York Yankees
Yankee
Ase Hines
Tle
Moavie
Ciba
Bon- Lises Tor
Ade Callin
White Sox
Baseball figures and pay in a bustling dressing room
The passage notes Grover Alexander and Alex in the 12,000 dollar class, Babe Ruth likely earning well, and a judge busy with a baseball brawl career. Cobb and Speaker influence their teams, while Knocht earns credit for a day’s work. The quote calls them smart fellows and highlights high salaries in baseball.
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Grover Alexander
Alex
Babe
Cobb
Spaaker
Cubs
Dad Knocht
Dall
Exhibition baseball plans and barnstorming concerns
Baseball leaders oppose heavy barnstorming and exhibition tours arguing they cheapen the game. High salaries and travel disruptions burden teams as big clubs plan tighter spring camps. The Yankees with Babe Ruth may lead in exhibitions next spring while owner Morrows resigns as football coach to pursue engineering business next year.
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Moore
Cindy
Bnrdly
Yankees
Babs Ruth
Morrow
Washington, Pa
Dave Morrow
Washington
Jefferyer
Ian
Plan Net Group Eyes Western Tennis Circuit
Des Moines reports it is taking steps toward joining the big western tennis association in 1921. The proposed circuit of cities includes Omaha Kansas City Sioux City Minneapolis and Des Moines.
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Plan Net Group
Des Moines
Big Western Tennis Association
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux City
Minneapolis
Les Moines
Merry Xmas Greeting From A Busy Reader
A holiday greeting note wishes readers a joyful Christmas Eve and season’s blessings. It notes readers are busy with last minute preparations for Santa’s reception and that there is little time for sports commentary.
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Virginia
Three and Two Hugh Walker at Dempscy Brennen show
Hugh Walker claims glory from a Dempscy Brennen event though not present. He once rode the entire route with Brennan. Pants Rowland, Columbus boss, tied fortunes to baseball and once owned a Davenport cabaret. Rowland linked with Coulskey and Navin. Willard, Hill, Donovan, and Kid Gleason feature in the era’s talk.
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Hugh Walker
Kansas City
Hugh
Brennan
Rowland
Columbus Clad
Haseball
Davanport
Trade talks and laughs ring through baseball club talks
Jer Hogsing jokes mark a day of rumors as Eddie Collins trade chatter heats the scene. The Kid offers Callina for Ruth but no deal is struck while Comiskey reevaluates White Sox material amid bold prospects and staged events at Floyd Fitzsimmons' arena.
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Jer Hogsing
Doss
Mewnter
Mitch
Eddie Collins
You Callina
Ruth
Akron Fans Rally To Support City Payments
Akron supporters dispute rumors about city funding pointing to records showing Akron paid most obligations to the Interactions League, with only two items outstanding. The crowd emphasizes local effort and regional pride in handling dues for the season.
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Akron, O
Akron
Ohio State trainer makes own liniment in sauce of lore
Colimbus Dae-urna, trainer of the Ohio State eleven, claims to have brewed a personal liniment with hammon and California scents. He believes the odor will buoy the team and spur them to better fore and performance.
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Colimbus
Townsion Plans Return From Antipodes to U.S. Soon
William Townsion of California, recently abroad in Australia and Europe, will return to the United States at once after finishing travels with the Amartcana group. He plans to resume U.S. residence promptly.
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San Francisco
William Townsion
California
U.S
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Baseball
Dean Snyder
TY Case
Sabe Ruth
Merry Christmas
Austin T. Mainz
Main Street
Court House
Coulskey
Willard
Wd Bui
Donovan
Plaillion
Gleason
Comiskey
Waits Sox
Tampany
Marie OF
Madison Street
J. W. Coogle
Marion Hardware Co
Deitz’s Leader Shop
Watson Hotel
Leopold
Nue Unitep
Madison St
Fairmont
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