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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

6

Red Cross work eyed amid county road and prep for war

A report notes Mrs. T I Brett leading a drive to invite Red Cross educational work to the county, with inspectors visiting the proposed pavilion grounds near Morgantown. City officials pledge to repair the road to Fair Grounds quickly, as national preparedness discussions unfold with industry leaders offering wartime support and potential production for military use.

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California Comet Not Seen This Season in the East

Sports notes joke about California Comet, Hugh Jennings, Cy Williams, Dario Resta, Molla Bjurstedt, Battling Levinsky, Freddie Weisn, Benny Leonard, and a wealth of mispelled or humorous lines. The piece mixes baseball, boxing, and racing chatter with playful digressions and whimsical nontopics.

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Brown Girls Vaudeville at The Brown Sisters Stage

The notice highlights the Brown Girls vaudeville act with Elesor Brown and the Brown sisters in a comedy musical show. It mentions 108/once and other numbers, with Hash part well and Miss Watson performing tonight at the venue.

s /Brown Fred Kra Elesor Brown

Bloomer Girls Defeat Mining Machine Team Ended By Rain

A reader recounts attending a South Side stadium game where the Bloomer Girls faced the Mining Machine team. He praises Sal the first baseman, notes lively play and colorful comments toward the umpire, and mentions the match was halted by rain after six innings. He claims the Bloomer Girls showcased strong fielding and speed, while the Mining Machine squad struggled without a clear outcome at his departure.

South Side Stadium Sport Page Pirates Bloomer Lneup Father Z. Davis Wopwallopen Sal Bloomers Lincoln

Baseball in Nutshell National League Yesterday's Results

Boston beat Pittsburgh 2 0 while other games were postponed. Chicago defeated Boston 7 4 and Detroit beat Philadelphia 4 3 in American League action. Central League saw Whedling Evansville 4 Wheel ing 4 called after eight to let Evansville catch a train. Rain caused other postponements.

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