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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
9
The City League discussed adding teams from local firms including Coal Companies and the Traction Company. Officials aim to field a league roster with factory players, align schedules, and boost attendance while preserving eligibility rules and near-term implementation.
Monongah West Virginia reports on mining machinery with mentions of Watson Building, Stevenson, Owens and related industrial notes.
In yesterday's National League play, HT Batle's Steve Miller shut down Owens Club, delivering a crisp win. Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 4 to 0 while St Louis topped Pittsburgh 6 to 3. Cincinnati defeated Chicago 3 to 3, and Boston routed New York 9 to 1.
Norwood association harness event tops the card with Love Stout driving the winning gelding. In the first race Sturdy Steve Miller dominated for Mining Machinery, striking out Owens to claim victory as crowd roared. Weather drifted dust but a brief shower failed to halt play. standings list Lond, Cincinnati, Charleston atop the table with multiple contenders in mix.
The piece argues champions share a fixed mindset and confidence that outlasts slumps. It references Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Wille Hoppe Jack Dempsey and Britton as exemplars. It notes boxing stars demand high purses and compares past Denver baseball declines to current Nashville wrestling surges drawing large crowds.
Two baserunners reached first on Miller last night one was caught stealing the other advanced on a wild throw by Long and a clean steal of third. Miller struck out seven, Kettle four and Osborne three as Ridgely made a sprinting line drive catch in right center. Cleveland’s Mills had three hits and three putouts, while the Reds gained first place by beating the Cubs. Babe Ruth’s attendance impact at the Polo Grounds noted. city league news and road trip hopes for Pittsburgh.
In New York fans discuss Baseball and boxing as George Kelly gains praise at first base while Grady Cravat laments Babe Ruth era records. "Battling Bob" Sumter is noted for his pugilistic flair and a new ring bible is claimed by local sports outlets.
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