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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
12
A fragment from a Northwestern University swimming team feature outlines basic rescue steps. It covers approaching a drowning person, freeing tangled ropes, lifting the nose to avoid airway blockage, turning the victim, and pulling the tongue to prevent choking, with emphasis on awaiting professional help.
The Diamond Street M. E. Church team impressed in a twilight game at South Side Park against the Presbyterian Church, with Apple at first base and Boggess in left field showcasing sharp defense. Despite scattered fouls, Apple tracked near every ball and saved the Methodist side, while Baptist left fielder Boggess also starred as a strong batter. The game clocked nine innings and will be reported with resuscitation tips included for drowning救.
Leave at 2 o'clock for Mannington. Fairmont Independents to ride the 2 o clock car tomorrow afternoon for the game. Thomas of the Cubs accuses MacGraw and Herrman of framing a 4 trade without him. Jess Willard extols sportsmanship as a religion and the major leagues weigh breaking long term player contracts. Ford may cut car lengths as prices rise. Travers battles Por. a match player named Travers excels. Mayor Thompson moderates Giants Athletics chatter as the Y1 distance race record set in Chicago to San Francisco event.
The Hiley's Giants, a local colored team, will meet the Gratton colored team at South Side Park on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Also notes on Bobby Hood's return from injury and various baseball chatter about teams, players, and managers.
By Hugh Fullerton notes how teams varied in early season offense and discipline, citing Detroit and Chicago as examples. He discusses players failing to hustle, pitchers as the worst offenders, and managers dealing with lax play and off field issues.
A confused narrative from Prat Lake describes two men fishing and chatting as one becomes suddenly ill. After hours of quiet, Bill and the other man attempt to row home while the sick man asks where he is. The scene ends with a grave, perplexed plea for guidance.
Methodists win over Baptists as pitchers Simon and company shine. Wild pitches credited to Simon with three errors, while O'Brien, Schaudt, and Cletnad contribute. Umpire Peters presiding as game details remain terse.
In Los Angeles on June 25, Miss Adeline Newman offered to manicure the elephant Tweedledee at the Bostock zoo garden. She requested an open order on a hardware store and returned with hammers chisels and files. After one hour and twenty three minutes the elephant appeared pleased with the nail trim. Trainer Tietze commented on the unusual contract and time reckoning.
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