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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
6
A concise guide to the beginner crawl stroke. It covers arm motion, breathing on either side, and kick technique. Instructions include standing posture, alternating arm reach, elbow bends, head position, and practical tips for practicing in shallow water with emphasis on a strong kick and synchronized arm action.
Yesterday results show New York and St Louis with 5 3, Boston 2, Chicago and Brooklyn rain interrupted games. In American League Boston 3 St Louis Detroit 5 Washington 2 1 Philadelphia 4 Cleveland New York no game. Federal League Pittsburgh 9 Bronga 4 8 Buffalo Baltimore 17 City 10 St Louis 12 Newark 2.
Readable names include Moree stroke, Sturtevant captain, Bermett, Coo bow, Law, McLare. The fragment suggests a crew lineup with positions noted, but no clear event, location, or date is established.
Proceedings at the Debating Club show athletics referenced with a debate about assertions by Mr Oldboy and responses from Mr Jones. The exchange includes clashes over standards of remarks and control of the meeting.
In April we bet 60 to 1 Pommern to win the English derby and Let Fly to finish third. The Derby was moved from Epsom to Newmarket after the Epsom event was called off. Pommern won and Let Fly was second, but the wagers are not paid. Five college grads sign with major league clubs, Brown University contributing two.
A scrambled account describes Darius Resta driving two miles in 6525 seconds to a car indeed, while a race at Jamsies finds Comely finishing first and Housemaid second in the usual order. The piece notes ongoing pennant hopes and a quip from J Fournier about confidence in a pennant winner.
June 19 report from Pittsburgh notes the Gusts were defeated yesterday. Perut was knocked out in the third inning. Mamaux relieved by Adama in the ninth. Schupp started for New York allowing three runs in 13 innings. Ritter pitched ninth. Merkle Hinchman among hitters. two-base hits by Merkle Hinchman. Final score 9 to 2, Pittsburgh. Time noted with other game details and minor league misc. Also includes a brief Upton Sinclair vegetarian dinner remark and a Dally Thought quote.
Afro American News item lists Trinity M. E. Church Sunday services with morning sermon on Human Life and afternoon programs. Brotherhood meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 8 30 p m. Memorial and union events noted along with personals about residents and visits to nearby towns.
Local baseball schedule features Mannington and Owens Lebr teams facing First Ward Independents at Norwood ball grounds. Postponed games include Giants vs Athletics and Cubs vs Giants in the YMC A League, with National and American League matches listed for today and Federal League games slated for Pittsburgh Newark St. Louis and others.
A fragmentary item describes Maude and her obsession with diamonds, noting her careless display and a sensationalized claim about being found at a show. The text is incomplete but hints at a scandal involving jewelry and a public figure.
The piece mocks the Cincinnati club's feud with umpire Rigler after past clashes with manager Herzog. It includes a comically phrased exchange between Rigler and Doom over a called strike and references to Uncle Eben and patience, perception, and ambition, ending with a note on the world’s richest phosphate mine on Cumecao Island.
Magistrate hears a prisoner claim a hygiene motive for opening a Bede room window. The inmate says he intended only to open it an inch to improve air, insisting the room becomes unhealthy when the window is fully closed. The case discusses penal restraint and perceived comfort.
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