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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1922

Page

8

Rain Postpones Pirates Phillies Game in Philadelphia

The second game of the series between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh was postponed due to wet grounds. Play was halted in the second inning with Philadelphia leading 2 1. The game will be made up August 7 when both teams tour through the region.

Phildelphia Pitts Phenonte Boston Pirates Ane Asesanl Phil Anni Jeim Kiem Joihle Néader Tes Boston S Cardinals Ysi Emiere New York St. Louis Brook Lyn Cincinnati Chicagza Ftyz Thas Saileaene Amond Stramtje Alchaieh

WV athletic board sets rule for varsity captains

The West Virginia athletic board announced a rule requiring all varsity team captains to be seniors. The decision addressed concerns about leadership and eligibility, reflecting the board's aim to ensure experienced captains and stabilize team leadership.

West Virginia Vercilys Athletic Board

Loross to Return Esleyan Next Fall

Athletics at Wh. St School announce Loross named HM at Wesleyan College Bij. Toss will Bob igeins, lent exhibition to the superintendent of schools here. Mystery over a $150,000 match with Harry Greb remains unresolved.

Loross Esleyan Serecbach Wh. St Sschool Wesleyan Col Bob Igeins

How They Stand Results Yesterday in Baseball

National League standings show Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with other matchups including St. Louis at Boston and Cincinnati at Brooklyn. American League schedule lists no games yesterday with several key matchups noted across remaining cities.

Boston St. Louis C. Pittsburgh Philadelphia National League Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago New York Pet Pittehureh Philadelpa Kia St. Louis BS Bos Cleveland Washington Detratt

Steffan to Coach Tech Altho Judge

Pittsburgh June 6 Walter Steffan, football coach at Carnegie Technical, is reportedly to lead the team next fall despite reports of his election as a Superior Court Judge. Athletic manager Frank Haaran says Steffan informed him he would continue coaching even if chosen to sit on the bench. others doubt the misquoted claim.

Pittsburgh Frank Haaran Stadpale Carnegie, Technical Walter Steffan Chicago Ailyiers Steffan Haaran Ayert Mr. Mancan

Morvich and Snob Race Looms Probable

New York June 6 The prospect of a teed between Morvich and Snob St. J S. Cosman imported sensation and likely the two strongest two year olds of the season loomed after trainer Ted Bruce announced Morvich would enter the Carlton Stakes at Aqueduct. If Snob wins the Withers Stakes and Morvich takes the Belmont trophy next Saturday a Belmont clash between the pair seems likely later in the spring.

New York Morith Thorousabrede

Hartz to enter seventh Universal Trophy at Uniontown

Darry Hartz, noted as a rising speed pilot from Uniontown, filed entry for the 225 mile Uniontown Speedway Universal Trophy race set for Saturday afternoon. He previously finished second in Indianapolis on Memorial Day and drew fame after four laps behind leader Jimmy Murphy in the Lenata Polis race. Hartz expects to arrive tomorrow with his Dusenbergs car.

Uniontown Padine Darry Hartz Indianapolis Uniontown Speedway Jinrtz Jimmy Murphy Lentanapolis Scing Wall Hartz Dusenbers

Captain Selected Columbus Ohio State Track Captain

June 6 Arlington Toverett of Warren Ohio was named captain of Ohio State's 1933 track team in today's announcement. The selection names a local athlete as leader ahead of the season with Ohio State continuing its track program.

Columbus Arlington Toverett Warren Ohio Ohio State Hare Today

Entry List Closed for Tacoma Championship Classic

Tacoma Washington announces the closure of the entry list for the eleventh annual championship classic set for July 4 at the Tacoma speedway. Fifteen international racing entries have signed to compete.

Tacoma Wash Jime G Lst Tacoma Speedway

Reparations Commission weighs enlarging bankers loan scope

Paris May 6 The International bankers communities discussed broadening the loan scope for Germany. The Reparations Commission decided to meet tomorrow morning to draft a formal reply to bankers seeking information on the loan credit basis. The move may see an official reply rather than an informal one.

Paris Jane Associated Press Germany Reparations Commission

West Virginia to Hold First Hard-Training Camp at Jacksons Mills

Morgantown June 6 West Virginia University will assemble its football squad for a hard training camp at Jacksons Mills near Weston marking the first time the team trains on home soil since 1913. Dr C W Spears led an athletic board vote approving the move to create a four four camp, with frame barracks and sod bunks replacing ornate Maryland hotels as new conditions.

Morgantown C. Wu Spears West Virginia University Jackson's Mills Weston University Athletic Board West Virginia Western Maryland Pwr Maryland Deer Park Mountaineer Hey Couch Spears

Dread African disease affects local persons

Two patients at Coole Hospital suffer sleeping sickness or trypanosomiasis. Glen Carter of Mount Harmony shows gradual improvement while Miss Goldie Wright of Mannington remains drowsy and difficult to rouse. Baltimore doctors confirm diagnosis. Carter’s condition improves, Wright remains stable with no notable change. The disease, a parasitic illness spread by tsetse flies, has history in West Africa and notable mortality among Europeans.

Coole Hospital Glen Carter Mount Harmony Goldie Wright Mannington Baltimore Carter Iain Miss Wright West Africa Tafia

Rish Griffin Thwarts Irish Talks Resumed Wednesday

Arthur Griffith and Irish delegation members depart Dublin to resume negotiations with Colonial Secretary Churchill in London. The London press debates the Sinn Fein Pettiges capture and its impact, with views split on the action as a warning to Republican extremists versus an invasion of Free State territory.

London Associated Press Arthne Grifyth Dublin Shurchill Free States

Freight traffic surges on Great Lakes post rate change

Cleveland reporters note rail rate readjustments and ore carrying charges at 12 to 34 percent below prewar levels have spurred freight movement. Boats are leaving ports in large numbers, signaling a busy period ahead. Demand for seaborne shipments is higher than any line since the end of World War I, say industry men.

Cleveland Uhio Jane

Fight at Park to Be Aired in Court

Fred Hawkins posted a $100 bond yesterday for his Magisterial Court appearance on a charge of assaulting Bob Worthington at Ravine Park skating rink. Hawkins, who learned a warrant had been sworn, arranged trial for next Monday in Magistrate J. L. Blocker’s court after the skaters stopped to remove their skates and Hawkins allegedly bit or kicked Worthington in the face. Worthington later swore out the warrant and Hawkins, upon learning of it, telephoned to say he would appear.

Fred Hawkins J. L. Blocher Bob Worthington Hawkins Magistsis Blockers Office William B. Baker Parkersburg Frank Snyder Ravine Park Worthington Worthington Tater Blocker Banl

Arrest and Fine in Drunk and Resist Case

Tohn Banks was fined 25 dollars for resisting arrest after a prior incident on Saturday night. He had failed to appear for trial yesterday. police secured his appearance and he was released after posting the fine. Chief Snider stated he would enforce full penalties for resistance in all cases. Lenine shows improvement after acute gastritis and high fever following May 28 attack.

Tohn Banks Lawrence Eukle Arpett Banks Eable Snider Eaklé Votherad L Ima Lima Lenine Juna M. Yurnom Latvia

Fairmont Shoe Hospital Adverts At Watson Hotel

Local shoe hospital proclaims 14 years in business with “We Know How” claim. The Watson Hotel hosts bids and notices for shoe repair services promising cash value in old shoes. Potential customers are invited to bring footwear for assessment and payment.

Fairmont Shoe Hospital Watson Hotel

Deacon Jones Yet Undecided in Republican Senate Nomination

Charleston June 6 Descon Jon of Charleston weighs entering the Republican senatorial race. At 80 and a Civil War veteran he plans a final decision by July 20. He notes boss backing and potential vote impact, with Edwards touting optimistic prospects for two leading candidates, while Ogden and Lilly face doubt. E W McKown criticizes centralized state authority and calls for limited state control over schools and roads. Ora T Curry advocates economical school administration and consolidation where justified.

Clyde H East Charleston Descon Jon Charleston Republcan Fett Jones Bossas Tom Duke Mr. Jones Edwards Fred Ogden Lilly E. W. MeKown Spencer State Senate Sourth McKown Ora T. Curry Upsbury County Ufe

Rural education and politics in Fayette Braxton counties

The passage notes low high school and college graduation rates and urges support for isolated schools. It also announces political moves: J H Love of Montgomery seeks the Republican nomination for the Fayette County House of Delegates. Stephen Skeens of West Charleston hints at a U S Senate bid. Henry C Murphy enters the Braxton County Democratic race. A plank calls for abolishing the mine guard system.

J.H. Love Montgomery House of Delegates Fayette County Stephen Skeens West Charleston United States Senate Braxton Henry C. Murphy

Man Serves on Jury That Approves Wife Divorce

In Atlanta on June 6 a man who served on the jury that granted his wife a divorce is cited as a naval veteran in the case of Sarah Almond. Almond was granted a divorce from Albert Irwin Alamand months earlier. Mrs Almond did not attend the hearing. the decree was issued on depositions from Newark, New Jersey, where she resides. Lawyers say the decree is valid.

Atlanta Sarah Almond Albert Irwin Alamand

Wife of Man Convicted in Murder Case to Wed Again

Mrs. Alma Mette Youtsey of Boston, formerly married to Henry E. Youtsey, who helped in a governor’s murder plot, seeks marriage to Harry F. Lynch of Cincinnati. Youtsey, once sentenced to life, served eighteen years and was released. the couple’s plans follow a divorce.

Boston Alma Mette Youtsey Henry E. Youtsey Aviate Offoret Powers Jame Howard Kentucky Willian Goebbel Frankfort Harry F. Lynch Cincinnati Youtsey

Conference Delayed by Cuban and Peruvian Delegates

Washington June 6. Cuban and Peruvian delegates to the conference waited through the morning for advice from Santiago. They decided to hold no session today but expressed hope to meet tomorrow.

Washington Associated Press Santiago

Denham First Co at 221 Monroe Street announces move

Used furniture from old Jackson and Jefferson corner must be emptied as the firm relocates to 221 Monroe Street next to Woolworths. The new store offers furniture, corptes, stoves, paints and wallpaper with repair and storage services available.

Jackson Jefferson Streets Monron Street Monroe Street Set Denham First Co Woolworths

Injuries Reported in West Virginia Industries

Charleston West Virginia June report from Commissioner Gea Ott shows 2742 injuries in West Virginia industries last month. Workmen’s Compensation Bureau received 224 applications. 4486 total claims settled including 1528 full payments and 538 partials. Non fatal injuries spread across coal mining, lumber, metal work, municipal bodies, and contractors with totals by sector listed.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Workmen's Compensation Bureau Cotal Mining

Coal output drops to 1909 levels in 1921 world data

Rail and energy news note Wsilash services between Mop sow and Kiev reduced to one train a week. In 1921 world coal production declined to the 1909 level, signaling a major setback for industrial output.

Mopsow Kiev Russia

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