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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1920

Page

6

Trading Hornsby Color Sparks Cardinal Trade Rumors

Rumors swirl around Rogers Hornsby as a possible trade exchange drawing intense interest from Giants and Yankees factions. Reports claim values rising to $150,000 to $200,000, with McGraw seeking a star to boost gate receipts while Ro­gers settles in St Louis or elsewhere as trade chatter persists.

Rogers Ft Horns McGraw St. Louis Siack Rogers Cophe Gients Shim Barnaby Babe Witch Gotham Hem Yankees Hornsby New ‘York Bam Broadway Babe St. Lonia Citizens Insurance Meoraw Helnie Groh The Reds Helnie Braves Rabbit Maranvilis New York

Unclear sports notes mix of players and locations

Fragmented reader text references players such as Meusel, Lynch, Dun eo, Lewis, Maranville, Groh and teams including the Browns and Yankees. Mentions California, San Jose, Boston, New England, and basketball, baseball, and bowling context with scattered phrases and dubious attributions.

Alma maters and sports bets in a muddled era

A collage of sports gossip and old-time figures. Notes cite Notre Dame’s 220 games since 1887 with 5742 points to 1004 for opponents, Billy Sullivan and Al Sharpe echoes, a Newberg apple ranch investment, Willie Keeler's health, Nate Lewis on Richie Mitchell vs Benny Leonard, Duster Mailes coaching, and Herman’s probable $100,000 estate.

Billy Sullivan Newberg Ore Billy Vust South Bend Notre Dame Bes Oo Herman JW Orleans Herman

City league basketball set as Owens and Teachers clash tonight

City league action resumes at the Y M A floor with two anticipated games. Owens faces Knights of Columbus in the opener with Owens favored. The Teachers meet the Mining Machinery five in a key leaders showdown where the winner likely takes first place. Shuman and the Miners will fight hard.

Sol Knights of Columbus Owens Shuman

Double win for Sammel and Tilden in Davis Cup

Auckland reports Americans sammel and Tilden Johns ton defeated Australian stars Brookes and Patterson in singles. Patterson lost to Johnston while Tilden beat Brookes. Doubles to come as Brookes Patterson face Tilden Johnston with final singles due Saturday. Gavvy Cravath named Salt Lake Club manager as Connie Mack pursues youth policy in Philadelphia. Wilbur Ray recruited from Okihoma A&M College by Mack.

Auckland New Zealand Johnston Patterson Brookes Tilden Salt Lake City Cravath Salt Lake Bill Lane Philadelphin Connie Mack Okishonia A. and M. College Wilbur Ray

Four on floor chaos in Wesleyan YMCA game shocks crowd

The Wesleyan-Y M C A basketball contest opened with only four players on the floor, causing a pause as a lineup dispute unspooled. Homer Toothnan yelled, miscount led to a halt, and a reshuffle produced a full team and a renewed buzz about the rivalry tonight.

Heteres Garrett Homer ‘Toothnan He Han Sindy

Baseball Manager Hits Good Year With Strong Ball Lab

The article notes a manager who profited all year from a strong ball lab and anticipates repeating the success next season. It questions whether Dunn will fall behind before teams travel south and what rewards might come if he redeems his stars. Some speculate about Bevil, though no sale has occurred yet.

Dunn Orioles Charles Comiskey Baltimore Dail Club Shim Orlo Will Dunn Umioad Bevil

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