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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

9

Bowling League Standings Drama and Scores

The league tightens as leaders hold steady while Machinery and Boxers struggle. Fue’ ix leads after three games, Fue’ ix’s high scorer and Kendall with Kent and Vleming headline a wide scoring spread across the matches. Gidet posted 167 for the top individual score as Mining Machinery nearly matches the rivals.

Hrimareth Fue’ ix Fame Tye Minera Kendall Imi Kent Gidet

West Vic University Holds Baseball Tryouts in Irgantown

March 23 in Irgantown West Vic University's baseball candidates trained under Coach Keuper Shelton. About thirty hopefuls practiced, with infield drills and fungo chase in the outfield. Captain Armstrong led arm work as six to eight players showed, Carmwell expected later, while the Hustler club manager observed from the gym.

Irgantown Shelton West Vic University Wnjoy Armstrong Atx Carmwell Bob Taylor fBrawea

All-State Basketball Teams Picked by Sterrett Neale

Charleston Gazette sporting editor Sterrett Neale selects two all state scholastic basketball teams. Huntington and Bristol are highlighted with players on the first team. Bristol and Huntington stars feature prominently as the article notes disclaimers about honorable mentions and tournament participation.

Sterrett O. Neale Charleston Gazette Bes Dia Bristol Neale Plexa Tuckhannon Buckbunnog Toats Huntington RW. Shuumker Wesleyan Harry Stansbury Virginia Noala

Surprise entertainment at Central Christian church Friday

East Side News reports a unique free event at Central Christian church Friday night with no collection and all invited. Also notes Aid Society meetings and various church activities led by Rev. J C Kiddy and Mrs Malone and others, plus updates on members and hospital aid plans.

Central Christian Church Diamond Street Aid Society C.F Malone State Street M.S. Springer Columbia Prieat Aiston No Cecil Jemkins Dearham Street Board of Trusteay J.C. Kiddy

Local Personal Notes Highlight Area Residents

Mr and Mrs HE Kenny and nona Harl ang Charles stay spent with Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson at Morgan mines. James Colter, son of Mrs Alice Cotter, of Vermont Avenue, has a broken arm from a scuffle with a schoolmate. Lizzie Austin of Attle Falls visiting sister Mrs Luther Steen in Haymond Street. Mrs William Hess of Murray spent Monday with Mr and Mrs G Dent in East Park. Mrs James Powell of Parkers Run in the city Monday. Mrs Jane Wiley and niece Mrs John A Long attended the funeral of Mrs Fannie Lawson at Grant Town Monday.

HE. Kenny Nona Harl Ang Charles Sumlay Fred Wilson Morgan Mines Mr. Wilson Beau James Colter Alice Coteter Vermont Avenue Bogers Lizzie Austin Atte Falls Siater Luther Steen Haymond Street William Hess Murray Mra G. Dent East Park James Powell Parkers Jane Wiley Tobn A. Longk Fannie Lawson Grant Town

Millersville School To Close Thursday Night Program

Millersville School will close Thursday evening with a program featuring dialogues recitations and music. The event, led by Earle Michael and Miss Dolio Wilmoth, begins at 7 180 o'clock and is open to the public. The article notes the school has been successfully conducted and that novices will be encouraged at the International Sporting Club in New York.

Millersville Earle Michael Smiss Dolio Wilmoth International Sporting Clo New York

Stanley Coveleski and the cigar habit in spring training

Baseball figure Stanley Coveleski, famed for chewing a cigar during spring drills in New Orleans, faces season pressures to abandon the habit on the field. Teammates and managers, including Tris Speaker, acknowledge the indulgence but expect him to adapt as Cleveland pursues the pennant.

Stanley Tris Sparker Corey Stan Cleveland Sean Ypitter Uas

Weather news and sports notes from city columns

Weather outlook mentions April storms and delays to May openings. May 15 is a tentative target for clarity on events including industrial congress games and a baseball parade. Also notes Spring training for Ray Oharman and Katherine Daly's recent wedding, plus Homer Moon trying out for Birmingham Harons outfield as the ministerial Moon family sees athletic prominence across Birmingham Southern College.

Homer Moon Birminham Harons Norton Birmingham Southern College

Training camp menu hints at muscle and luck

They mention a day split of baseball in the forenoon, racing in the afternoon, and Pinocchio in the evening. The Finns, long at Toffferson Park, are reputedly adept at picking winners, which keeps them in clear money.

Toffferson Park

Sunday Sports Ballot Debates Stir Bay State Voters

Towns and cities in the Bay state face a Sunday amateur sports ballot amid a new bill advancing in the state Senate. The debate centers on whether Sunday play should be permitted, tied to census era concerns and historical phrasing. Strong entities include Bay state and state Senate, with a focus on municipal votes and legislative action.

Bay State Senate Louisvile Courier-Jouneal

Baseball Gossip and Player Reflections From Spring Training

A fany tapestry of baseball chatter and old timer recollections runs through spring training notes. John McGraw riffs on players as bird’s eye views capture Giants. Red Sox and White Sox rumors mix with race track figures. Charley Herzog hints at a possible end of playing career after surgery while expressing resolve to retire if unable to perform.

Sliding Pit Aids Giants at Camp

SAN ANTONIO Tex March 2 It isn t all lungo hitting pep games and working out the pitchers arm in spring baseball training The Giants are using a sliding pit John McGraw spends much time around it He sees it as key to spring work The club has fast youngsters and may show unusual speed in the paths He faces the task of building a pennant winner and plans to use Frisch and Kelly at spots held by Chase and Zimmerman If they start behind they must hurry to keep pace with the 1919 race

Harrison Fairmont Hert Cusack Ohio Bit Valley Hospital Bedford Ind Waxahachie Tex Eddie Roush Toney Schneider Sallen Bill Bla Bla Farm Reda South Bal Morelia Rath Larry Kopf Reds Bedford Bill Rew Glanta Cubs San Antonio Giants John McGraw Qlanta McGraw Aviary Hia Frisch and Kelly Chase Zimmerman Avery Kam

Wheeling Girls Sweep State Tournament Title

Wheeling high school girls win the Spencer state basketball tournament with dominant 68 14 and 87 16 scores against Triadelphia St Albans and Huntington. Captain Ming Ming man leads scoring and is named all state. team receives gold medals and a silver cup on return. Crowd cheers at Wheeling station as players parade home with honors and a display at the mall station.

Tou T Spencer Triadelphia St. Albans Huntington Wheeling Wheeling Intelligencer Spender W. Vu Idforiou Wheeling High School Jaselea Thay Triadelphia District High Lascides Brovarman Smits Smith Clendanning Rotinzon Wylie Steinbicker Ceach Taylor Ming Man Sexta ‘Triadelphia Antry Pikes Vee Broverman Kikey Beck Thelrig Ini Rome Hiles Hom

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