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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes describe events at a spring meet on May 27 with boys and girls high hurdles and performances by athletes from Cornell and others. The text mentions Eustern, Miinels, and Foss, but details are unclear due to damage.
The report covers a local baseball game where Monongah defeated Temple amid a tense, exciting finish. Scoring details appear muddled, but the piece highlights the dramatic late action and notable plays, including Monongah's strong outing and a crowd-pleasing sequence.
The Valrmont Mining Machina nine routed Baltimore and Obi raurouil in a Friday frame while grabbing eleven hits with no errors. They set for a 3 o'clock Saturday clash at Runner's Ridge Park as Manager Kendall signs a block with Bloomer from Indianapol is for a future game. Teams seeking games with the Mining Machining can call Kendall or leave word at the office.
Sir William Robertson, chief of the British army staff, described as the most remarkable figure in British military history, rose from a pant wearer to private, then commissioned and reached the highest staff position, breaking the class barriers of the era.
Baseball notes report Roger Bresnahan signing player for the roster and a lineup for a Giants versus Yankees exhibition game set for the evening. The contest, scheduled for 16 15, is the second game of the season in the reorganized league with a seven inning format.
Fragmented ad copy lists bathing suits in colors black gray blue maroon and striped with prices from 2 to 3 dollars. Men s shirts and outing collars priced 1 00 to 1 50. Luggage trunks and wardrobes advertised with delivery around Monday.
Fragmented OCR describes Fairmont Lads Camp on Cheat River with leadership including Joni Worthington secretary, and area officials in attendance. Mentions Camp Panthers nickname and arrival of staff as preparations for the season proceed amid unclear text.
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