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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1922

Page

2

BIASSIES AND ELAS PREP FOR SOUTH SIDE BALL PLOT

The South Side games feature Biassies versus Elas in a doubleheader, weather permitting after a thundershower disrupted play last Saturday. Glaxs draw big crowds, while other scheduled clashes include Split Arm Blacksox at Grant Town and Diamond M. E. versus Palatine Baptist. Local fans plan to attend by 2 pm, with schedules listing multiple church league matchups and a large lineup of teams across East Side venues.

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Bob to Spill Beans Intends to KO Brennan

The fighter says he will knock out Brennan on July 4 in Ashland Kentucky after a series of fights across the country. He claims a fair chance against champion Jack Dempsey and vows to force a title shot by defeating Brennan first.

Bob K. O. Brennan Tom Frank Moran Jack Dempsey New York State Athletic Commission Moran Mary Ann New York City Jack’ Dempser Bill Brennan Michigan City Jimmy Bronson Brennan Bren+nan Ashland Bim Brennan Dempsey

Two Dollar Bill Doom for Superstitions in Fairmont

Fairmont residents and several bank officials describe widespread superstition and apathy toward the two dollar bill. Critics call it unlucky and easy to mistake for a five, while some bankers note few demands and others find payroll use where two dollars save time.

Fairmont Congress Terviews Carl Kame Kidd Bunk BR. Wy Madhesney Fairmont Trust Co LWO LL Wilson People'sational Bank

Norway Dominates Rivals In 10 4 Victory

Norway defeated Kingmont 10 to 4 in a game highlighted by heavy hitting. Yost and Best led the offense with multiple hits including a home run by Yost with two on base. Belt added a triple and a double, while Scrouse took the loss for Kingmont.

Norway Kinemont Watson Diamond Scrouse Kingmont Yost Belt Reese Vincent Poundsde Krouse McLinden Best P. Abbott Spadafora Vincent von Krouse

Five Americans Enter Wimbledon Tennis Championship

New York June 24 Five Americans two women and three men will compete in Wimbledon as individuals not as an official team. The USTA chose to focus on defending the Davis Cup, leaving Wimbledon to individual entrants led by Mrs Mallory and Miss Edith Sigourney.

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How They 2 Stand Results Yesterday Baseball Scores

National League games yesterday featured Cincinnati defeating Pittsburgh 6 to 2 and New York 9 over Brooklyn 1 with Chicago 5, St. Louis 2, Philadelphia 16, Boston 9. Ten innings American League saw Boston 4 New York 10 and Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 0. Upcoming NL games include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at New York, Chicago at St Louis, St Louis at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington, New York at Boston.

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Twin bill set as Millersville hosts Mining Machine and Kingmont

A doubleheader headlines Millersville Sunday with Mining Machine at 12:30 and Kingmont at 2:30. Rich starts on the mound for Millersville with Suider catching in the first game, then Spencer on the mound and Cox catching in the nightcap as Millersville opens their season with two strong county rivals watching for a large crowd.

Millersville Mining Machine Kingmont Mines Rich Millers Suider Shoul Kingmont Spencer Cox Theattles

Heilmann Nearing Sisler Lead in AL Batting Race

Detroit star Heilmann closes gap on St Louis' Sisler in American League batting with 387 to 434, while Sisler also tops steals with 26 and runs 58 as Williams blasts 18th homer. National League pace sticks with Hornsby at 387 and Grith 383, Carey 14 steals.

Chicago Associated Press Harry Heilmann Detroit Hadieon Tigers Georgie Sisler St Louis Browns Heilmann Apain Tris Speaker Cleveland Sislers Eisler Sisler Totas Pase Kenneth Wiliams Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Griffith Brooklyn Hans Gowds Boston Max Carey Pirates Hornsby and Young New York

Morvich Favored In Betting Odds At Latonia Race

Cincinnati June 24 The Associated Press reports Morvich is favored to win the Kentucky special at Latonia across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. The $50,000 stake includes a $2,000 gold cup. weights set at 126 pounds. a large crowd expected with Gov Morrow and other dignitaries present.

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Saved from lynching in Newport News incident ends

Mack Tabb, a Black man, was pulled toward a cypress limb by Matthews County youths when older men intervened, saving him from lynching. He was turned over to county authorities on charges of assaulting Henry B. James, a Matthews salesman, and placed in Matthews Jail where an attempted mob seizure failed that night.

Newport News Mack Tabb Matthews Henry B. James Gomob

Caution Against Waste The Sire Warns Of Harsh Punishment

A tense exchange shows a sire warning against wasteful conduct and threatening punishment, while the son pleads for restraint to spare costly lumber. The dialogue hints at frugality and consequences within a domestic scene.

Entertainments and Visits on East Side

East Side News describes a Wednesday evening hosted by the Carpenter family for Miss Frantes Dragon of Muncie Ind, with twenty five ladies attending and games. Guests then travel plans include a Washington trip. various local visits and family news follow with guests from Morgantown Avenue and nearby towns.

Esther’ Und Gemevirva Carpenter Mortontown Avenue Frantes Dragon Teir Guest Washjotton D.C Sibera Madeline Nancy Hite Josephite Morgantowh Avenus Con Fellsville Runsell Anderson Wahash Letty Irene Nichols Russel Nichola Galles Clarence Aa Charles Davis Howard Molur East Ferry Street Green County Pennsylvania Babey Naum

Celery Plants Transplanted Near Locust Place

Strong celery plants planted near Hange rlower and Plant House along Ridge ly off Locust road, with Phong a41 noted in the vicinity.

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