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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

6

Fairmont Defeats Holidaysburg In Tight Basketball Meet

Fairmont tops Holidaysburg 34 to 33 in a hard fought game. Watkins led Fairmont with strong defense and ball control, matching up against visiting forwards. Moore and McChure were limited by travel, while Arnott and Rigdon stood out for Fairmont in the early and late stages.

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Monongah Prevails In Fam Pastime Contest

Monongah tops Pastime line in a bowling meet with Milly reportedly favored for posting a high score. Officials reference a $20 bet and totals listed with player names such as Hough and Graham among the Wind Jammers and Easy Marks teams.

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Robison Gains Fame In Belmont Futurity Race

Frankie Robinson, a 14 year old jockey linked to Harry Payne Whitney, drew attention by riding Rickety in the Belmont Futurity where he beat Whitney’s other entries. Robinson won 172 races in America and 129 in Canada that season, finishing second 121 times in America and 59 times in Canada, with several thirds. In a separate report a farmer near Wheeling, West Virginia, Edward Horlachier, faced thefts of horses and chloroform from his pens, with two bottles left behind and rumors of horse bodies being moved to a wagon.

Frankie Robinson Harry Payne Whitney New York Millonaire Robinson Whitney America Canada Amreica Whst Union W. Va Edward Horlachier Mighit Boelschuer

HGH Quintette In Good Condition Prepares For Montville Match

Fairmont Wigh leads preparations as HGH Quintette eyes best season yet. Montville Meh looms as pivotal test. fans expect strong attack plus stout defense. Attendance expected to surpass prior games. special routings and yells planned. Leader Sturm aims to spark jubilation. game starts at five thirty with 29 cent admission.

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Bell Telephone cables removed from Malin Street

Work crews are removing nat Bell Telephone cabling from Malin Street and replacing with underground lines. Poles will be cleared, leaving few wooden structures. The Sulphuric acid plant on the Valley River faces weather delays, but spring work will start. the Fairmont Window Glass well is drilling, with optimism for summer operation. Local resident Edwin Robinson comments on the well being drilled.

Nat Bell Malin Street Ells Sreets Mally Mein Street Wood Edwin Robinson Fairmont Window Glass Company

Off Field Habits Mirror Hitting And Pitching Styles

A column discusses ballplayers whose private thrift or lavish spending mirrors their on field approach. It cites Miller Hughine Wille Keeler Johnny Eilerfield and Tommy Leach as examples, noting their cautious or extravagant tendencies influence at bat and as pitchers. It highlights how money habits and risk tolerance may affect swing selection and contact.

Paul Purman Ted Miller Wille Keeler Johnny Werewid Eilerfield Tommy Logel Ware Miller Hugeing Tie Baltimore Kid Miherfield Clatawadga Tommy Leach Farida Land Zimerman Walt Minehit

Local plans flush out new hotel project and street layout

A fragmentary report describes a consolidation project on Jet Forge Street and a hotel design near the Falrient site. The plan shows red brick and white shade treatment, aiming to harmonize with surrounding architecture while addressing street alignment and building setbacks.

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Coaling Station Sets Record At New Plant

Ancon December record shows a new coaling plant delivering 424 tons to a ship in 24 minutes using conveyors and towers. The system handles 1 042 tons per hour and is designed for 2 000 to 2 400 tons per hour in emergencies, with tests exceeding requirements.

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Revival Meetings Begin At Baptist Church In Mannington

Revival meetings start Sunday night at the Mannington Baptist church led by Evangelist T Martin and helpers. The Sk Yo B C society closed its contest with over 100 members and will host a banquet for all members Friday at eight p m in the church basement.

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Winfield Social and Holiday Gatherings Mentioned

The county notes a surprise party for Mary Nazum with about thirty attendees. Numerous visits and Christmas gatherings are listed, including families from Fairmont, Grafton, and Pennsylvania. A Christmas program is planned at Winfield schoolhouse next Saturday night.

Marry Nazum Kiddie Satterfeld Fairmont Cats Satterfield Arthur Layman William Thurson Hopewell School House Otw Shafer Ruth and Frankie Grafton Frank Scholars Brooks Morgan Siti Ruthie Pennsylvania Hera Morgan D.C. Baker William Baker Fairmount Baker Harry Nuzum Ploharty Urday Mine Kitt Morgan Aetha Thome James Baker’s David Betterfell Charley Baker Laura Baker Asie Nuzum Adv Flaharty Ola Moore Mary Nuzum Winfeld School N. L Hawkins Curttn Satterfield

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