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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
6
Baseball notes mix with church movement coverage as Yankees face Indians in a postponed game. The article also discusses a Citizenship Sunday plan and local church council actions. Mentions Mitch Mitchell and Reds pitching context, plus various minor scores and events from the era.
One year census of Marion County schools reports 11 060 students ages six to twenty seven enrolled with 82 percent attendance and 8 083 absent at year end. Of 12 14 080 enrolled, 6 000 achieved perfect attendance, 1 207 received daily attendance certificates, and 2 028 books were added this year with several counties lacking libraries. Nearby notes mention relief efforts and federal council actions linked to war relief funds.
Local baseball leaders invite team reps from area manufacturers BC A K of C and the Watson Building to form a new league under YMCA guidance. The goal is a strong spirit, orderly regulations, and revived fan interest after waning enthusiasm. A head will be elected to push plans and make the league a reality.
Local sports circles report Ward Lanham is a candidate to coach Fairmont High School athletics this coming season. Lanham previously led West Virginia Welshan teams and before that coached at the high school. Friends of the school want him back, but his attitude on the proposition is not known here.
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