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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1921
Page
6
A documented ball game tragedy is slated for Monday at Side Park with plans for box scores and postgame records. John McKinney is noted for a three hit performance as writers debate pay and onfield attributions amid cautious speculation.
The report notes Perry and Holling miss as Detroit defeats the A's with a notable league record. Gibby drives in a run, and Pittsburgh leads 92 to ? A West Virginian team pursues an aggregate in the afternoon game.
A fragmented note describes a high stakes match with teams named Manning and Owanss mipark, mentioning a call to play at fonorigah and an expectation of a near even contest. Further details are unreadable.
Yesterday's results show Cincinnati 0 to St Louis 6 and Cleveland 6 to Washington 3. Forbes Field hosted Oklahoma against Chicago while New York defeated Louisiana 3 and another game ended 6 to 3.
West Virginia University athletes attract major league scouts over weeks as four or more scouts watched games with Pitt Grove City and the Pittsburgh Colleging. Homer Martin Dick Evang Fulton Woods and Captain Jon Harrick receive attention while Evans Welk and Aple Walk draw praise for fielding and hitting.
Georges Carpentier, the French challenger, claimed the European title by stopping Beckett in the first round after a long road from mine pit boy to light‑heavyweight champion. He later toured the United States, starred in a movie, and earned over 100000 dollars before returning to France with his new family.
Johnny Kilbane reports on Tex Rickard's Dempsey Carpentier extravaganza with expected costs near one million dollars. Ring show profits depend on arena sales and ticket mix, while publicity, insurance, preliminaries, taxes, and officials add to the bill. If crowds falter, Rickard risks losses. if packed, profits may emerge.
A collection of remarks comparing players and sports lore. Mentions Neale, Fainetes, Rogers Hornsby, Babe Ruth, Long George Kelly, and Kato Tanaka. Notes golf in 80 countries with 1 577 400 players, plus reflections on baseball humor and Mexico City racing.
A chaotic notice describes a group gathering for a birthday celebration with improvised gifts and casual purchases. The fragment mentions a Ford or motor company sale and an unclear contact phrase, likely advertising by Marion Motor Co. and a phone reference.
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