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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

6

Weseyan, Keyser clash in big Wesleyan college game

March 19 Wesleyan college champions and Keyser College state contenders prepare for the big indoor basketball clash in Clarksburg. Wesleyan seeks to defend its collegiate title against a tough Keyser five noted for speed and teamwork. An estimated 170 as base turnout plus visiting rooters head to the Waldo hotel for pregame activities before the 2:30 pm tip and a hoped victory to crown the season as state champions.

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Reds Head to Florida for 1920 Training Camp

Miami reports say the Cincinnati Reds arrived for their Florida camp amid optimism for a strong season. Milam misses the trip, Addie Roush negotiates terms, and Notre Dame’s Jon Meyer earns a starter’s role after an impressive showing.

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Bennie Kautt May Break Giants Outfield Trio

SAN ANTONIO March 19 The Giants expect Burns Kautt and Young to form the opening outfield barring injury with Kautt possibly sharing center with Jigger Starz If Kautt slumps a shift to center for State may occur State from Holy Cross has shown rugged fielding speed and improving hitting while Starz and Satz also shine in practice as the club assesses its center field options for the pennant race

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Ragged benched crowd at ballgame dinner table talk

Gill Kilroy Larry Corcoran and Bill Raridon were among early observers. The baby smiled until Slim Sallee approached. Pat Duran and Earle Seale conferred while Mr Neale eyed a left field slot. Duncan and Neale clashed over attire and him. Moran kept chickens. Pat can welcomed rookies. Tom spoke of youth, hinting the youngest may become a star.

Mr. Duncan Duncan Neale Pat Moran Pat Tom

Bellview Juniors Defeat Idamay by 22 to 0 in Basketball

Bellview Juniors traveled to Idamay and won easily 22 to 0. Putman scored 4 points, Knight 4, Carroll 4, Eby 8, with Eby also making 2 assists. Brown and Parker contributed, and referee Shreve officiated. Also notes on the Columbus Tinks training in Albany.

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Dentists Win In Narrow League Scuffle Scores Elude

In a tense mining machinery league match the Dentists claimed a third straight victory while the Willets side forfeited a recent bout. The full scores remain unclear as readable lines show fragmentary figures and stray quotes.

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Weit ington and Jefferson meet West Virginia in crucial finale

Final game of the varsity season features Washington and Jefferson led by Fate Henry aiming to upset West Virginia and climb toward second place in the tri state standings. Mountaineers seek victory to preserve the edge over W J and finish the season above .500 while fans from Point Marion and the local University community rally behind the Red and Black.

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Buckhannon vs Wesleyan Keyser Clash in West Virginia Showdown

Local sports chatter centers on a major basketball clash between Wesleyan College and Keyser College at Adamston and the Victory gymnasium, described as a marquee state championship game. The piece notes neutral fan sentiment, predicts a tight matchup, and references pre tournament context with Buckhannon teams, reservations about scheduling the state tournament, and surrounding regional interest in West Virginia basketball this season.

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