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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1922

Page

8

Regent Actions of Swat Leader Draw Rebuke

A political-tinged column rails against Babe Ruth and league management. It cites Babe Ruth’s suspension, his quarrel with umpire Vincen Fauring, and Manager Ban Johnson’s handling of umpires as evidence of his diminished stature. The piece notes Ruth’s off-field arrogance, contrasting gate draw with on-field performance, and highlights Edith R Dunn as the Cleveland Club’s owner following James G Dunn’s will. It ends with a baseball schedule note about Middleton versus Watson and local prep action at Watson Diamond.

Larry Babe Ruth Tim Ban Johnson Babe Johnson Ray Vincen Bollandine Ruth Lara Landis Yankees Ru H Kenneth Williams St. Louis Browns Tans Ag Biter Lam Simler Iid Wom James G Dunn Cleveland Clu Edith R. ‘Dunn Middleton Watson Watson Jamond Cacawha Norway Satterfield Fairmont A. C Hell Mideton Rivesville Hartley Omerris Ash Watson Diamond Gehich Weland Sandy Milton Fairmont Norway Dismond Sten S Shorty Hase Worway

Kingmont to Face Norway in Friday Diamond Battle

Arrangements are under way for a Watson diamond game between Kingmont and Norway scheduled for Friday evening at 2:30. Norway seeks use of the diamond for a forthcoming tilt while Kingmont plans another clash with Middleton later in the month. Welch will pitch for Kingmont and Satterfield for Middleton in the expected battles.

Kingmont Norway Watson Diamond Hotding de- Galte Anangeer Norway Mendger Noryay Fairmont Biks Egm Welch Satterfield Lisel Middleton

Standings Snapshot From The National and American Leagues

Incomplete standings show Cincinnati topping National League with 2 0 and Boston 0 while Pittsburgh and St Louis have wet grounds reports. American League lists Louis 7 Philadelphia 3 and New York 6 Cleveland 3 with Boston 4, plus scattered notes on Washington and Chicago.

Cimelanati Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Chiesso Vndio Pailadelphis

Pittsburgh at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Cincinnati at Boston Cheaga st

The schedule lists Today games across America League matchups including Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Cleveland Boston at Detroit and more. Plans show multiple city pairs with teams facing off in different venues.

Pittshursn Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Boston- Cheaga Philadelphia America League Washington Chicago Cleveland Boston Detroit

Fighting Not Like It Was Years Ago Faces Changing Ring Scene

New York on June 21 boxing voices reflect on past era money and power. William Muldoon, famed boxing official, recalls humble beginnings at Cooper Union and Gun Louse District saloons where fighters earned small purses and fought back to back rounds for scattered tips.

New York Jne William Muldoon New York Suite Boxing Commission Muldoon Jack Kearns Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Harry Wills Smany Gun Louse Mr. Muldoon Cooper Union

Plans Innovation in Auto Racing by Speed Demon

Chicago reports Jimmy Mure, famed speedster from California, who won the Saharila race at Onion Town, Pa last Saturday, plans a bold innovation to use eight carburetors for his eight cylinder motor. He hints at driving the entire 100 mile Indianapolis Speedway race without a generator.

Chicago Dana Jimmy Murephy Caliifornia Speed Demon Oniontown Bill Indianapolis Speedway

Paymont High Football Players Train On City Streets

Paymont High School football players will train in the city summer heat using pick hoops along major streets as part of a public relations plan by the M. P. R. Co. Major Encl Aith announced the initiative, granting the squad early access to a train route and promising more practices as W. C. Kine oversees the program. Meanwhile Fred C. Manson resigns from the company’s power department after long service. his replacement plan and radio control tests in transportation were noted during a Watson Building demonstration with M. P. R. Co. officials.

Payrmont Ryad Ehoreéls Maj Encl Aith Smith Fairmane Avenue Pennsylvania Avenue Quincy Street Traction Company W. C. Kine Valleyers Fred C. Manson Manson Watson

Forfeited by Two Champions in New York Ring Debacle

Two boxing champions Johnny Kilbane and Johnny Wilson have had their titles forfeited by the New York State Athletic Commission for failing to accept challengers terms. Kilbane forfeited after ignoring Johnny Dundee's bid. Wilson's title vacated following missed terms with Harry Greb. The commission warned Kilbane and Wilson weeks earlier that noncompliance by June 20 would trigger forfeiture.

New York Johnny Kithone Johnny Wilson Middlewejghr New York State Athletic Commission Killwne Johnny Dundee Wilson Harry Greb Suelai Dapay Prash Cleveland Kilbane Trash Manager Yeh Daniles Ebbel Brootlyn Pave Rosenbavg Brookten Am Harry Grebo Finistarsh

Objections to steel merger solicited now Washington

Assistant Attorney General Daugherty released a statement inviting any dependable person with arguments against the steel merger to submit them to the Department of Justice. The entry notes the department seeks input before final action on the merger.

Washington Ab Formey Daugherty Department of Justice

Sixteen Golfers Enter Western Conference First Round

Sixteen varsity golfers began play in the Western Conference intercollegiate golf championship at Mid-Lothian Club. American jockeys excel as Curragh races mark a day of Irish racing with Spike Island winning the Teian derby as twelve horses started.

Tee Orr Chicago Ine Mid-Lothian Clut Curragh Ireland Iby Associated Press Major Loder Spike Island Jockes Archiinald

East Side News Guests and Local Visits Featured

East Side news highlights visitors at the Brummage home including Mr and Mrs F D Horner and J C Board of Hundreday nephew of Mrs Brummage. Other items note Maple Valley Farm improvements by J M McMillan and various local social calls and family updates across East Side neighborhoods.

Brummaze Airs F. D. Horner Glover Gap Mire Pi H. Brummase Diamond Street W. E. Saindish Midway Pa Brummage J. C. Board of Hundred Maple Valley Farm J. M. McMillan Greenwood Construction Co Pittsburgh Idra Forest Debolt Central Christian Church Richwood Elmer Smith Eleanor Ruth

Bellview Epworth League Social At Highland Avenue Church

The Bellview Epworth League held a social in the Highland Avenue Church social room with over forty guests enjoying music games and home made refreshments. Porter Fawcett funeral drew about three hundred attendees at his parents home on Bellview Avenue with Rev T G Meredith officiating assisted by Rev 0 F P Nease of Wyatt. Floral offerings were numerous and military ceremonial elements were noted before interment at Helmview Cemetery. Out of town mourners included Barra Russet of Detroit and Mrs Carrie Lantz of Pitts.

Cortains Club William Sigler Diamond Street Cha Docena Club Thomas Acker Locust Avenue Queen Esther Circle Marea McCauley T. A. Richardson Bellview Avenue Parkersburg Fred Ambrose Fouvimore Treey M.t. Hinkle Julymond Brock Rivesville Elizabet Merrifield Clarkebure Gertrude Arushaw Wiley Satterfield East Park Gott Satterfield Pennsylvania Avenue Ma Merrifield Clarksburg Merrifield Merifield Murray Avenue Joseph Toothman Uttle Sarah Jane Epworth League Highland Avenue Helmview

One Year Old Vehicle for Sale on Easy Terms

A one year old vehicle in splendid running condition never used off paved roads offered on terms. Call 1415 after 3 30 p.m. for details.

New Furniture Store Opens At Mooras Street Offering Exchanges

A new furniture store at 221 Mooras Street advertises used and new items for exchange, plus repair and storage services. It promises a complete range of furniture, carpets, paints, wallpaper, and related supplies for customers near Jackson and Jeffers streets.

Jackson Jeffers Streets Aes Street Mooras Street

Physician denounces Anti Saloon League over whiskey use

Dr My NS Stevenson of Baltimore, trustee of the American Institutes of Homeopathy, condemned the Anti Saloon League for misrepresenting the medical profession’s view on whiskey as medicine. He called the claim that only 30 percent of doctors see value in whiskey as a harmful falsehood and urged proper medical standards.

Chicago Anti Saloon League My NS Stevenson Baltimore Tnetittes of William Lathrop Brobkirn

Vesuvius Activity Triggers Alarm Around Rome

Rome June 21 Mount Vesuvius has shown several days of activity causing concern in nearby villages. Vat experts say the alarm is groundless and that the reawakening brings no special danger despite increased warmth in the area.

Vesuvius Rome

More Arrests in Hunsaker Mine Case Prompt Court Appearance

John Gorell and Barry Bett were arrested by Ghick of police Sam Cornell of Mon onzah vestering iin collection. They appeared before Justice Bloch at the courthouse. Bonds posted for appearance at the September term. Total arrests now thirty with five freed and others set for trial.

John Gorell Barry Ben- Bett Ghick Sam Cornell Mononzah Vestering Iin Hunsaker Courtyhouse Justen Blochershd Circuit Cour

Soalition Treaty Party Victory in Election

Dublin reports the coalition treaty party leads in parliament after Friday's election with 54, coalition Republican 24, Labor 14, Farmers 6, Independent 10. Among candidates, notable survivors include Mary MacSwinney, while Mrs Kate O Callaghan was returned unopposed. mention of Mary Pearse and others hints at a charged, post-election shift with several prominent figures defeated or unseated.

Dublin Associated Tress Reterus Brugia Charles Burgess Euman

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