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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1920
Page
6
Witnesses describe a crowd in Waynesboro reacting to a chaotic event during a public gathering. Details are fragmentary but indicate disruptions and uncertainty about injuries or causes. Further records are unclear due to the damaged OCR text.
A disjointed reflection weaves in about sleep deprivation, Morpheus, and attempts to induce rest amid confusion. The narrator muses on methods to sleep, contrasts desire and restraint, and hints at emotional strain while addressing a person named Satan and others in a cryptic nocturnal scene.
The state track and field records feature highlights from a school meet directed by Harry Stansbury. Officials note outstanding performances by students in sprints and field events across multiple schools.
The writer notes players need ample rest before the major games. Free Davis will handle the Buckhannon tournament solo, a demanding task but likely doable. Davis has a training plan that conserves strength for the crucial contests ahead.
Last night Hartley’s and Mononeah Glass faced Owens in a midwest bowling league matchup. Scores show Hartley’s tallying strong series while Owens earned key strikes to edge past Mononeah Glass.
Salt Lake City report quotes Hyrum Dempsey defending his son Jack Dempsey, world heavyweight champion, who faces two counts in San Francisco federal court over alleged selective service evasion. The piece notes Dempsey plans, or planned, to visit California, and mentions family ties and wartime activity. It also references golf lineage and New York boxing plans if a boxing bill passes.
Harry Stansbury WV athletic director sends circular to high school athletic directors about the big scholastic track meet at Morgantown on May 21 and 22 with events for boys including sprints distances hurdles distance runs relays field events and listed records. The circular names 9 track events and 7 field events.
Runners Ridge Mesers J W Neel and Hank Satterfield checked on Joseph Moran due to illness. Hank Satterfield cared for W Neel late last week. Hiry Pride did business in Fairmont Thursday. Mr and Mrs J C Moran helped with butchering at H T Carpenter's Wednesday. Cyrus Bogers seen Wednesday. Mike Collins of Minneapolis plans to quit boxing if law limits free passes after reporting 600 guests at last show. U S Bureau of Markets cites January virgin wool use 72 700 000 pounds vs 38 200 000 in 1919 and 65 100 000 in January 1918.
A new grocery and produce market opens at 430 Main Street. Manager O R Duckworth states everything is fresh and new and customers can save money on eggs and potatoes.
Tate Morgantown reports West Virginia prepares a veteran lineup for a weekend game at Trees Gymnasium, Pittsburgh, against the University of Pittsburgh. Captain Morrison and Biz Dawson lead a second-year corps with several seniors, aiming to rebound after a 10-8 record.
Yesterday the West Virginian held its first baseball practice of the season after press time. Players dug up gloves and a ball and showed they have not lost their ability. The team plans a light schedule, mineral water breaks, and a long hike over county roads to reach peak conditioning.
Davis, a Carnegie Tech graduate and longtime referee in West Virginia events, requests to officiate the entire Buckhannon tournament. He has two days of solid work, no protests on decisions, and is popular with players and fans. The plan may include local assistants for easier games as needed. Three billion dollars are invested in 62,000 wood-using plants in the United States, employing 1,180,000 people.
Coach Kahn prepares his USD AR HGHANS team for a crucial tournament run with a final workout planned and a likely Buckhannon departure Wednesday morning or afternoon. The Monongahela Valley League meeting will decide spring baseball team action and the Bristol case, with Shumaker Hyies Buckhannon and Stansbury Morgan noted among committee members.
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