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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists many West Virginian opponents and schedule pairings for Monongan Glass and related teams, noting postponements and upcoming games. The text cites Capablanes and a claim to a title, with schedule cards to be released later in the week for fans.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows a baseball score with Philadelphie 1 and Ski Lonia 5. no clear date or full team names. Reads as a brief box score item with missing opponent details and nonstandard spellings.
A humorous reminiscence by Larry recounts learning golf on a steep hill farm turned fake country club. The narrator describes misadventures with a wooden club, stubborn balls, and a bell hop, punctuated by sly digs at a picky golfer and lively reflections on the sport’s odd rituals and enduring appeal.
Toronto acquire Beony Kauff in a trade as he homered twice earlier in the day. Boston notes Waite Hart may miss season due to an operation. Gibson gains control of Madison Square Gardens to elevate boxing prominence in New York. Still pitching Roy Patterson maintains solid form in Minnesota. Cards plan to build on an open league date for a major exhibition.
Fragmented notes describe finances of a league and Maple Grove cemetery. Local residents, including Hany E Wilson and Mrs H E Dodd, face illness and travel. a funeral for Margaret Jones Mits Tucille Andertm is noted. Dated moves show relatives visiting and returning from Philadelphia and Clarksburg, with scattered family updates throughout the community.
Harold Lever of Meadow Rock Club, a standout sprinter, faces short training before Philadelphia Olympic preliminaries. Lever, despite a strong start and exceptional finish, trails N A C star Murchison and Coast standout Paddock as final tryouts near Boston. His speed and finish may push records in the century, with only three weeks to prepare.
A garbled note reports Babe Ruth as injured in a car accident yesterday but likely to resume play next week. The auto involved is described as wrecked and may be sold for junk.
A local sports note previews a checker tournament with top players gathering. The event promises brainy clashes and rivals competing for honors, as enthusiasts anticipate sharp moves and tense play in the arena.
The Old Society of the First M P Church will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the church. The gathering, postponed from this week, will proceed as planned. Local residents Mr and Mrs Grose of Morgantown avenue host a visit from Mr and Mrs William Stoneking and relatives from Ellenboro. J B Manning, caretaker at Surprise Party, and Mrs E M Cox were honored with a surprise party Tuesday at the home of Misses Freda and Hazel Festher in Pittsburgh arena. The Paty arranged as a surprise for the Teachers Training class of the Diamond Street M E Sunday School, with Mrs Cox teaching, featured a new movable one amid decor. A large gathering attended.
A guide explains how disciplined credit management enables investments and machines that were previously risky or inaccessible. It outlines strategies to optimize borrowing, assess risk, and leverage financial tools to pursue opportunities once out of reach.
The article highlights Lieutenant R S Fletcher of Plainview Texas, a diver who lost both legs in service, mounting a 15 foot tower unaided to dive at Wall Street hospital Washington DC. Witnesses praise his spirit as a triumph over impairment. A second exhibition at Wallareet hospital features a one legged soldier racing 50 yards in 55 seconds.
In a local fathers day event, T. Barber Brown claimed the hole medal with a new plus handicap of one and a half. Hitchcock finished second as players battled in a quirky round featuring a grandparent themed handbag and uneven strokes amid playful banter about prizes and participation.
The text mentions a student headed to the University of Pennsylvania and a person named Jason visiting relatives in Pennsylvania. It notes both are teachers in East Side schools. A Toledo scene comments on umpiring in the American Association, with broad opinion that it will be away from coverage this year.
Seafaring men distrust Friday as a recruitment day. The piece mentions Serer ward Horne of the Marne Corps Recruiting office on Mula Street, discussing Friday perceptions and marine recruitment efforts. It weaves in humorous notes about superstition, court orders, and a few local names amid a patchwork of war era dispatches.
In 45 years of feats the Nerv Worth remedy is praised by Dr G W Adams and Geo W Clawson druggist Troy Ohio. The product is recommended for nervousness low spirits sleeplessness irritable mood and stomach belching. It is sold by W B Craver and all leading druggists.
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