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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
9
Pirates blanked the Cubs in a 50 to 6 game. Details mention Ocha Cub, Fequitian Din Tin ning and Joranid Hart in the sparse report. The fragmentary OCR leaves uncertain names and events.
An aged report describes a tense scene at a baseball game where a batter argued with an umpire over balls and strikes. The player, named Happy, cussed and clashed verbally, prompting the umpire to warn him before a fast ball prompted a dramatic mask removal and handover of gear.
A hazy editorial laments fans deserting professional baseball for golf and auto racing in St Louis. It cites 500 to 1,000 golfers, 3 000 to 4 000 at casual games, and 50 to 65 cents a round, arguing golf will curb baseball’s "menace." It blames financial strain, players’ unions, and long contracts for dwindling pro attendance, noting a shift of crowd interest away from major league games.
National League games showed Chicago defeating Pittsburgh 2 to 0 and Boston routing New York 7 to 0. Brooklyn lost to Philadelphia 3 to 4 while St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 in 11 innings. American League saw Chicago over Detroit 4 to 1 and St Louis beating Graveland 2 to 1, with Washington 5 over Philadelphia 3 and Boston 4 over New York 3 in 11 innings. Federal League results included Kanpax City 8 over Chicago 1, Buffalo 8 over Baltimore 1, Newark 7 over Brooklyn 2, while Pittsburgh had no scheduled game and St Louis details unclear.
Fullerton's Own Column questions the viability of a new Class C league in Germany and whether teams with .300 batting averages can avoid major league exits. It criticizes promoters for unclear proposals and notes Eugenia Kelly and Genie branding in a longstanding pattern of overpromising and pressuring readers to bet on uncertain outcomes.
Jim Pugh is now building a 2000 novay power motor boat. He may ride a centimeter wheel which is very fast yet not too dangerous. Willard is ready to fight if offered a suitable purse. Tom Jones questions the purse availability. Frank Isbell could manage Cleveland Indiana. Berlin racing season opens at Hoppegarten with large attendance. War with 11 nations will not stop German horse racing.
Report from New York on June 2 claims the Chicago White Sox collected and signaled opponents’ battery signals at Comiskey Park. Manager Bill Donovan says he received a warning letter from a rival insider, detailing two White Sox players allegedly adept at reading curve balls and exploiting signals.
A fragmented sports note recalls Pirates and Indians figures, praising Roy Roberts of Nebraska and Fred Clarke. It cites batting averages from 1894 to 1911, mentions Clarke joining Pittsburgh in 1900, and notes a brief 1912 pinch hitting stint amid a muddled narrative.
The Diamond Street M E Church defeated the First Baptist Church in a church league game on Thursday evening at South Side. The Diamond Street lineup included players such as Travis Morrison Ashby Bolton Satterfield and others delivering a solid win over the Baptists in a midweek matchup.
A long profile of Little Johnny Farrell, a youth prodigy who rose from Chicago’s south side to the Federal League, praised for instinct and eye for the game. The piece notes his early mentorship by Cap Farrell, Comiskey’s circle, and his rapid, natural development as a baseball talent.
Unclear box score style recap shows Batting by Asbby Amama and Snoderiy with 4 1 1 lines, umpire Toothman totals, and a list of players. Mentions McDougal Bolton Presemtats, and a stolen base sequence. Notes games scheduled today across National and American leagues with matchups including Chicago Pittsburgh New York Boston and Philadelphia.
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