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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
9
The piece extols D Trevers as a standout American golf champion known for winning the United States open and competing against top amateurs and professionals. It highlights his grip technique with the left hand and thumb, and shows his distinctive putting hold focusing on finger placement.
The Montana baseball nine defeated the Everson team in two road games with a final score of 10 to 5. The Montana Boys have shown a fine effort this season, keeping the email through the game as Everson's bats scattered. Montana will play any intermediate team in Fairmont.
National League matchups include Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, and Chicago at Cleveland. American League features Boston at Washington and New York at Philadelphia, with Brooklyn at Newark in the Federal League and Baltimore hosting the Federal League Pittsburgh.
Yesterday’s results include Nations League games with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. American League matchups feature New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington with varied results. Brooklyn and Kansas City also posted scores as teams competed. a cryptic Johnson remark closes the snippet with a conversational aside.
Washington notes Johnson has altered his style, leaning on speed over his curve to quiet opponents. He features brisk velocity, with the curve used rarely to feint, and delivers dominating work. Saturday’s start was brilliant as only one hit and one baserunner reached after six innings, Cobb making the lone hit while attempting to steal. Johnson finished after seven.
The Giants defeated the Cubs last evening at South Side Park in a YMCA game by 61 to 3. The game was close early, but the Giants steadily built a lead and kept it throughout.
Monongah baseball team defeated Fallmont Independ at Monongah by a four to go score. Errors by the local side cost them the game in a spirited contest at Traction Park ball grounds. Baxter loses as Charley Ray's Owens team wins Sunday afternoon. Diamond Street M. E. Church to play Charley Ray's Owens tonight at Norwood ballgrounds for first place in church league. Pirates meet Cubs in twilight game at Traction Park after Cubs’ loss to Giants.
In Chicago Joe Welling, the lean lightweight, challenges Ad Wolgast after returning from Australia. Welling, drawing strong momentum at 133 pounds, trains hard and eyes top status as he prepares for a bout in Benton Harbor, Michigan set for July 5, while the article also references a literary note about The Feminine Way and Diderot.
Soldier Jake Bartfeld, an eastern middleweight, trains an hour daily using a long strap tied to a dog. He pulls the dog between his teeth, saying the jaw hardening drill makes him ready for punishment. The dog is a willing worker, fed with a few head taps and a bone at week’s end.
Norman Taber trains in England seeking a record heat. The column riffs on golf Open qualifying, mistyped names, and humorous asides about Willard and Wilson. A crash at Main and Madison injures one man and leaves three others unhurt as Joy rides down the grade.
Italian laborer Louie Bocico was slightly injured when a push car he rode with three coworkers on the New Street car track on Quincy Street ran out of control. The incident occurred late yesterday and involved a runaway car causing minor injuries to Bocico.
The West Virginian notes a territory with shoppers ready to spend and urges Fairmont merchants to consult the advertising department. It suggests mapping two publicity campaigns designed to boost local business and attract patronage.
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