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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
5
Hugh Fullerton explains tennis technique with baseball analogies. He compares service and return to pitching and batting, outlines positioning for forehand and backhand, notes doubles strategy, warns on smashing risks, and emphasizes mastering lob, volley, grip changes, and varied strokes to fit the situation.
In Chicago the Fairmont Independents defeated Mannington 13 to 1 after a ten inning game dominated by Fairmont. Zeke Davis starred with a home run and aggressive baserunning. Davis and teammates Hawkins, Connelly, Ridgley, and Amama led a string of extra base hits, while Mannington struggled with pitching changes and defensive miscues. The Chicago 500-mile Derby also featured record-breaking speeds, with Dario Resta winning in over $20,000 prize money and average speeds approaching 98 mph.
In yesterday’s action Kingmont defeated Millersville as part of a packed results sheet spanning three leagues. Notable scores include Detroit 12 Cleveland 2 in the American League with Chicago 4 St. Louis, and Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 1 in the National League era with Kansas City Newark results noted.
National League games include Pittsburgh at St Louis, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Boston at New York, Chicago at Cincinnati, St Louis at Chicago, Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington, New York at Boston. Federal League Pittsburgh at Buffalo. Chicago at Brooklyn, St Louis at Baltimore.
Rain yesterday postponed the Pirates and Cardinals game in St Louis after morning showers soaked the infield. Play was halted after the rain began early and the field remained too wet to use once it subsided.
Kingmont Independents defeated Boothsville 9 to 2 Saturday afternoon at Kingmont. Boothsville started strong but collapsed as Kingmont showed solid play this season. Eureka Park opens in West Downs with a band concert by Elks band Mannington and musicians from Bessie’s band Mannington. extra cars used to shuttle riders from Mannington.
The column discusses floating debt and financial terms, notes John Sullivan's engagement at an Atlantic City prohibition rally, and mocks attendance losses after barring Joe Eimhman from Cleveland. It quotes humor and criticizes player salaries and club management, while speculating Cubs’ pennant chances with trade ideas.
The Monongah Glass House defeated the Factory Poree 7 to 1 at South Side Park, with games drawing growing interest each Saturday. Montana beat Gypsy 12 to 2 while Charley Ray Owens fell to Grant Town 11 to 8, Bolce pitching for Owens. Fairview defeated Daybrook 4 to 0 in a Monongahla Wettl county league clash. next up Fairview and Hundred meet on the Fourth of July in doubleheader play.
Ogall club ties Wheeling in a golf match at Country Grounds on Saturday afternoon. Dr Grubb and another player posted three points each to aid the local effort while Stocking Watson and Taylor contributed returns. Also noted is a M C A game tonight and a twilight baseball game at South Side Park featuring the Giants and Pirates with college men mixed in.
In a rough local clash the Pirates fight for position while Barnsville’s church league squad eyes a spot tomorrow night at South Sng. Fairmont C C defeated Monongah Third by a score of 13 to 9 after a slow start trailing 3 0 then rallying with solid hitting.
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