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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
4
Fans should not miss the twin bill between Ssies and Elks at Monongah. The afternoon game starts at 3 o clock and the second contest is booked for 4 10 measuring the excitement for the schedule tomorrow.
Barrackville aims to stop Riverville as J Hite leads a strong lineup in a high profile Saturday clash at South Side Park. Lowesville, noted for slugger Straight and potent batting, travels with hopes to upset Riverville in a regionally watched rivalry renewed.
Johnny Kilbane recalls interviewing Georges Carpentier ahead of a boxing challenge. The piece describes travel to the French champion’s training camp near an old farmhouse, barbed wire enclosures, and introductions as Kilbane meets Carpentier’s sparring group before continuing on page thirteen.
Baseball roundup with results from Cleveland New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis and Boston. Standings show Cleveland and New York atop. discussion of Landis ruling on Heine Grob with potential trades. Tonight’s schedule features Boston at Musbureh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis and a game at Carrackville with Four States nine versus Barwood.
Morgantown report on West Virginia golf noting Harrick and Dorey as captains. It previews the Old Gold and Blue season finale against W and J at the club course. Team plans for a four year tenure and match play format are described with player positions and incentives.
The article notes Dorseyting and Harrick as key players with strong hitting and fielding, citing 1919 averages and outfield strength. It mentions a 2 o'clock start time for a Saturday afternoon event, the army service, and golf committee plans for participation, with emphasis on punctuality and readiness.
The ruling allows participation this fall despite previous intercollegiate athletics. the four year rule will be met, though the player did not play college football in 1518. The text outlines that still Mack will be permitted to compete while meeting the rule in the specified year.
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