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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
Full Schedules
For Freshmen

MoRGANToWN, july 9-Ful
schedules in the three branches Of
major sport at West Virginia uni.
versity are promised for the fresh
men teams next winter. Looking
forward TO the tine when the
freshman rule will be applied here
every effort will be made 10 de-
velop Freshman aggregations thai
will be feeders" for the VARSITY
and with this in view the Freshies
will meet Broadius, California
G!enville. Indiana, Kiski, Pitt
freshman, Davis ElkinS. Keyser
prep and possibly Salem college on
The gridiron this fall. The foot
bali team will be in charge Of Ward
Lanham, one Of the most widely
known men in West Virginia ath-
letics. :!
In basketball two short trips
have already been arranged and
Keyser prep, the Pitt and Penn
State freshman. Indiana Normal
Cumberland high school and sever
al West Virginia high schools will
play the first year men at Nor
Santowr. Nat Cartmell will coacl'
the freshman floor team.
Next spring an equally ambitious
schedule will await the freshman
in baseball and a coach Of ability
vii! be provided TO direct their ac-
tiyities entirely dependent Of the
Varsity.
During the past year scores G..
Youngsters, who had been prom
nenl in high school football, bas!i-
et ball and baSebll circles were
neglected because Of lack OF sched-
0les and coaching but this defect
viii be overcome next year &C
cording to present plans.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

In another place on the sport
page will be found a letter from
Manager Rothlesberger Of the Con-
sumers In which he seems to place
the blame for the affair at Black
shere park last Sunday on Umpire
johnson for a personal grievance
the umpire is alleged to have held
against Veneskey, as a result Of The
forfeited TractIcn-C larksburs game
In this city few weeks ago. There
is nothing In the makeup Of M.
Johnson, as we have come IN con-
tact with him, 10 make US believe
he is Of the type Of man to hold
spite. At any rate, the Consumers
should not have hired him to UNI
pire II they thought he might be
guilty Of any such tactics. in max
Ing the matter a closed incident
with US, We are rather confident
that the trouble last Sunday aud
the consequent discussion In botn
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
Pitcairn Team at
Monongah Sunday

Arrangements have been COM
pleted by the management OF the
MOnongah baseball team for :
game at Traction park at 3 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon with the fast
Pitcairn. Pa. baseball team.
Vic Toothman. q former Fair
mont twirler when this city was
playing league baseball will be on
The mound for the visitors. Tooth
mans home is at Monongah bu'
despite this fact he will try TO re.
dem himself for a defeat he SUI
fered at the hands Of the Monon-
gah team last year.
Pitcairn has been playing some
good baseball this season and Is
ranked among the best clubs in the
Pittsburgh district.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
TWO FAST CANES
ON THIS SUNDAY
Traction Goes to Clarks'
burg; Ida May at
Blackstone.

Two good games will be played
BY teams in this county on Sun
day. The Traction team will jour.
ney 10 Clarksburg, where they will
tackle the fast Norwood club
Clarksburg has a very fast team
and the local men will have TO trav
Ell some 10 land the contest. After
several days Of rest. the Traction
lads should be in top form and
will present their strongest line
up for this contest,
At Blackstone park the Consum-
ers will tackle The fast Ida May
team. There is great rivalry be-
tween the Two teams and the bat
lie will be hotly contested. 4 few
changes will likely be made in the
Consumers lineup, which will tend
10 give TIT club even more strength
than in the games 10 date.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
GIVE
VIEW Of FUSS
Statement Made by Man
agef Rathlesbergerfo for
Fans.


BRosIFIEED, ". Va, July T.
7 lSporting Editor The West Viz
] ginianlyReIaiiye to &ou. stale
men. OF tih, instant we wish 10
make a statement in order to clear
10 any misunderstanding or tAe
part OF shg,loyai baseball ianS VINO
NAV be misedln regards to our al
titude toward clean baseball. Those
o. he .ans that witnessed the game
!; "a; Blackshere Park on Sunday will
read this statement understands
ingly, and will vouch for the ac-
ruraey OF same.
You state that The Consumers
viii be compelled 10 come clean
with this statement in order 10
satisfy the fair minded fans" in
timating. that the management did
not stand be1ind the umpire IN his
decisions in the Neneskey affair.
We wish to state with all due
courtesy to Mr. Johnson that his
hasty decision was not justified,
and that the management Of both
teams considered the interest OF
the public, who came out to wit
ness the contest, above the inter-
est Of the umpire, or any indiyid-
ual player. Now this Ill feeling
which seems 10 have existed be-
tween johnson and venesky, did
not originate within our confines,
but was carried to Blackstone as
a result Of a forfeited game be-
tween Clarksburs and the NJ. V.
T. game played at Fairmont on the
18th Of June, in which Veneskey
assumed the leading role. Just
what took place between the two,
which, led johnson to forfeit the
game We are unable to state, not
being, present at the game. but
weShave Veneskey's statement on
this. matter, which we are inclin-
ed to believe Is true, as We have
always found Veneskey TO be just
and honorable in all his dealings.
AS regards the above mentioned
game, Venesliy states that John
sonS decisions on balls and strikes
were of such a character that it
war. impossible for any one not 10
register q protest, and in conse-
'euenee Of this fact, Veneskey, in
lie fourth or fifth inning threw
thesbail to the ground, and was
warned BY the ul1pIe that II the
same happened again, he would be
sent to the bench. There was no
further trouble on the part OF
YeneSkey until the eighth inning,
when ON the thirt strike delivered
). ~ - -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
nH0WIHEY
GSIAND
NATIONAL LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Pittsburgh. /: Philadelphia, 0.
Chicago, s; New York. 5.
Brooklyn, u; 81. Louis, 2.
Boston Cincinnati, vet grounds
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
LABOR CHAMPIONS.

LOS ANGELES-Labor unions
are staging a boxin. tournament
here with the reminder that JET
fries was a boilermaker, Fitzsim-
mons a blacksmith and Britt a
plumber.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
AMERICAN LEAGUE

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Detroit, 4; New York, 3.
st. Louis, 4; Boston, Q.
Cleveland. 4; Washington, 2.
Cleveland, 9; Washington, 6.
Chicago, S; Philadelphia, 5.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

The fans paid something like
$4,000 washers TO see Benny Leon
ard whitewash Charley White. Who
said the old flame OF desire had
gone glimmering?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

There may come a time when
movie stars and boxers will have
10 accept cuts in pay, but Until that
tine there will always be kicks
from the sport parGgcaphers who
look at their weekly pay check and
then at the money boxer gets for
thirty minutes Of ducking auG
swinging, and give vent TO loud
means.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

It now remains Tor some promo
ter TO line up a bunch of the boys
like George Carpenter, Fred Full
ton, Bill Brennan, Bob Martin
Gene Tunney. Bob Roper. Martir
Burke, and the rest Of the heavy
fellows, and shoot the whole bunch
Of them at Dempsey in one even
ing. 1t would still be a shor;
schedule and everyone would &C
home early.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

CINCINNATl-Pilcher Guy Rick.
lard. Cornell University recruit
has Joined the Reds. They imme,
iiately chris;ened him Tex" Mo-
ran will guard his habits careful
IL
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
eunpr AND SWEET,

CINCINNATI-Umpire Bill Klein
makes it short and sweet when he
gives all ball players the advice
to win their games on the field and
not sitting down at a meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
SOUL GOES ON.

TERRE EAuTE-Fans here are
singing a song entitled His Soul
Goes Marching On" They are re-
terring 10 Mordecai's resignation
as manager OF the ball club.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

The price It is proposed to pay
Fulton Tor his part In the forthconl
ing bout with Harry Wills is indi
cation enough that the promoters
figure a boxer is worth almost any
amount OF money as long as his
share is considerably less than the
fans are likely to deposit at the
box office.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

New York with It's new boxing
law will put a crimp in Jerseys
toehold on the honor o. being the
worlds chief boxing mecca.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

Noticed where they put Jack
Dempsey in the ring with a couple
birds the other night al Denver
and he cooked EN- both in three
rounds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

New York is determined TO set
an outrageous price on the services
OF box fighters and inflated purses
are likely to continue in spite o:
the predictions that the newly
formed international Sporting club
would act as q clearinghouse and
put the pugilistic game on a sane
financial basis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

Specialize discount on flour,
coffee and cocoa Saturday at the
NJ Wa Grocery.-Atv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

A fight club in New York Is a
better concession than an oil well
in Texas, well have 10 admit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

I'm husky as an adult OK,
Ny right an iron rod;
But why should | shove office safes
Or tote the hefty hod?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY.
Detroit at New York.
Cleveland at Washington.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
St. Louis at Boston.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES TODAY.
Philadelphia al Pittsburgh.
Boston at Cincinnati.
New York at Chicago.
BROOKLYN at St. Louis. I.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

We need used furniture TO
supply our old store. corner
Jackson and Jefferson streets.
You need New Furniture from
our new store, III Monroe street
Let US exchange. We also re-
pair or store furniture.
You will find a complete line
Of furniture, carpets. stoves,
paints and wallpaper az our new
store, 221 Monroe street.
See Denham First Co.
221 Monroe Street.
Next to Woolwoths.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
Getting Ready For Big Came Monday Night
Some Local Sport Chatter

newspapers will make for a sieady
i Ing influence at ball games a
Blackstone park in the future. Anf
II such turns out 10 be the case
the storm has not been without
good results.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

Some busy days are ahead Of the
Traction team. They play Clarks'
burg Sunday. Elkins at South Side
park on July Is. the Consumers
July II; Parkersburg at Parkers'
burg July IS; East Liberty, Pa.
here on July 1924 and the Con-
sumers at Blackstone park on July
Is. Trips to the southern part OF
the state, Pennsylvania and Ohio
are being arranged by Manager
Hardesty. Homer Martin has Sole
home for the summer. Cochran
will catch the game Sunday, while
big league catcher has been Sc
cured to finish out the season WA
the Traction boys.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09

And why should | caress a pick,
Or WELD a wicked hoe,
While fans will pay a lot Of coin
To see me duck q blow:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-09
Three and Two

THE BOXERS SONG.
To take a wallop on the jaw
Or nose I'm not afraid,
Or even hear the count OF ten,
As long as I'm well paid.
The eager fans delight to hear
The patter Of the gloves;
The jingle Of the guarantees
What every boxer loves.
, 1920-07-21

PURCHASE OF THE POSTAL GUIDE
canno be too strongly urged. To bust
ness concerns the Postal Guide is most
essential; in libraries it is a necessary
book of reference. It sh ould be used
as a book of instruction in every educa-
tional institution; and to the private in
dividual il is a source of help both to him
self and his family. A better understand
ing of postal matters means cooperation
between the individual and the postal EN-
ployee resulting in improved service
from every point of view.
Subscription prices Of the guide bound
in cloth, and with eleven monthly sup
plements $1.0O; without supplements IS
cents; eleven monthly supplements with
out guide IS cents. Remittances should
be made by money orders payable to the
Disbursing Clerk, Post Office Depart
menJ, Washington D. c.
The 1920 Postal Guide is being issued
now, and patrons Of the postal service
are induced co secure t.-Co@am~n$cG-
ted.
, 1920-07-21

Thomas IS said to have old friends that
he viii challenge again. il Shamrock ~
fails to lift the cup
London, July 18th The French have
begun operations in Syria, moving to.
wards Aleppo and Damascus. according
10 q report printed in the Lon don Times
this morning
London, July 18th. A threat to drive
the Turks from Europe "0nce and for
alp' is contained in the Allied reply TO
the Turkish objections to the peace
treaty, made public here today, Such
action might follow Turkeys refusal to
sign the treaty or her failure to give it
effect, the reply states. The time limit
for Turkey to make known her decision,
expires at midnight, July 9th.
Berlin, July 18th. -(Associated Press.
Prince Joachim of HOhenzOllern. young
est son Of Emperor William. committed
suicide today at Potsdam. Joachim is
believed to have been in financial
straits. He recently was divorced.
] alter advices say that Prince Joachim
she's himself ON Saturday in his residence,
the Villa Relgnitz at Potsdam. He was re-
moved to the St. JOseph's Hospital where
hedied a few hours later. He has been
suffering recently from great mental de-
preston. The only member of the
former Imperial family now in Potsdam
is Prince EiteI Frederik, the former
Emperor's second son.
London, July 18th. The House of
Commons rejected by 1870 TO 80 the mo-
ton to delete Imperial preference from
the finance bill.
Sandy Hook, July l8th.-Sir Thomas
Upton plans to take Capt. Burton from
the wheel of the cup challenger Sam
rock ". The decision to suppIant
Capt, Burton as skipper was practically
decided upon at a series of conferences
today Of Sir Thomas Upton, Capt. Garrett
representative of the Royal Ulster Yacht
Club on board the R~esolute, Charles
Nicholson designer of the Shamrock. and
Colonel Neill a personal representative
of Sir Thomas Upton on board the Sham
rock ". The yachts will meet again on
Tuesday over another triangular course
London, July 18th Johnston and
Tilden, the United States Team, won The
right to challenge Australia for the
Davis Cup the international Lawn Tennis
Trophy.
, 1920-07-21

PURSUANT 10 Ordinance of August
a 18th 1874 it is hereby made known
that l have received announcement from
Mr.. Robert l.. Merwin, of Frederiksted,
who is doing business under the Firm
name of Robert L. Merwin & Co., that
during his temporary absence from the
Island he has appointed his son Nj
Miles Merwln of Frederiksted to act as
his Attorney.
The Police Office, Frederikstcd, St.
Croix, July 9Th 1926.
WILH. JENSEN
, 1920-07-21

soliciting sub5criptiC0s for the Irish
Republican Parliar4enr was to be
heard was burnedl this morning. the
Court House at Burhfoot which was ori-
ginally selected for she proceedings also
was burned in the morning hours. The
authorities are now reported in a guam.
Diary as to where the trial is to De held
as no Donegal Court House seems safe.
The District Council Of Mora in the
Ulster County of Down, today rejected
the appeal of the Larkin Release Com
mittee that it join in efforts to obtain
the release of James Larkin, sentenced
in the United States 10 from five to ten
years Imprisonment. The Council pass
ed a resolution declaring chat Larkin's
conviction was Just and righteous and
the sentence no more than his conduct
earned him. A copy OF the resolution
will be sent to the United States GOV
m
Sandy Hook, July 17th,-A wind of
three knots strength from the north
east was blJWing at one O'Clock this
morning when the crews of the cup
sloops began preparations for the day
race, weather indication predicted a
slow race though Beachcombers said
the wind would haul into the southeast
by the time the si00ps reached the
starting line. Allow and alOft on both
racers minor weaknesses disclosed in
Thursdays struggle have been correct
ed. Shamrock will not carry in today
race the Nicholson jacket designed to
prevent back windage from the main
mast. The Cup Committee informed
Capt. Burton if the Shamrock carried
the jacket in future races she would have
to be remeasured. Taking into consider
alton the trouble of intricate remeasure-
ment and the possibility Of adding a few
seconds to the Resolute's already large
time allowance of six months and forty
seconds, Capt. Burton advised her remov-
al of the jacket. Capt. Burton and de-
signer Nicholson said this morning that
five races was not an adequate test for
the Americas Cup. Capt. Burton ad-
mits in sailor-man fashion that in a lumpy
sea with faint airs the Herreshotf sloop
f2ots faster than the Nicholson craft.
Capt. Burton said that in the early stages
Of tt ursday's race Shamrock had out
footed Resolute and was in a position to
have crossed her bow when she was
struck by a sQuall and winded off so that
when the weather cleared and the wind
hauled ResoIute found herself well to
weather and ahead. Capt. Burton show
ed two photographs taken from an aero.
plane just after the start to show that
the challenger was leading. Hickman,
navigator Of the Shamrock. said the
criticisms Of Shafnrock's start in the
20
, 1920-07-21

Thru this medium, l beg to ask you
to repeat the Concert which your band
50 mastery rendered last Sunday Eve
ming, On Sur day evening coming the
25th inst.
If this can be done without interfering
With your schedule, i viii consider that
you have done me a special favor.
Further, | beg to congratulate you and
your men for the great progress you are
making, and be assured that, | feel high
iy gratided. May continued success be
yours.
Yours very truly,
ADMIRER.
, 1920-07-21
towards subscribers and unexpected Of
a gentleman.
Yours.
UNBIASED TRUTH
Chrisuansted, july 20, 1920.
Dear MIR. Editor :

The Herald in it's issue of today
states that the Booze Bill mas passed,
but some one is going to be disappointed.
agree with the Herald, some one is
going to be disappointed. What if i be
the Herald and It's eminent Editor?
the Harald's remark reminds me- of
the ancient Oracle at Delphi Wise
Herald
Yours
JIMMY.
Christiansted, July 20, 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
ARMED BOY BANDIT
ROBS CIGAR STORE
Takes Place 18th and SAMSON
Sts.-Youth, About 10, Es-
capes With $3.50

boy bandit. just out Of knicker-
hackers, held up cigar store in tho
Ieart Of the city carly last night and
rot away with $50 In money and $50
check.
According to tho proprietor. the
handt was not more than sixteen years
oid but he worked like an old timer
snf didn't lose his self possession for
single instant while he held man
nrdcr the muzzlc Of an automatic and
compelled him to hand over the CON
fonts Of the cash register.
Robin Brothers own cigar store at
me corner Of Fifteenth and Sansom
streets. David Robin. Of 2602 North
Thirty third street. was In the store at
30 o'clock. lie had served Gus
toner. and aS the customer walked out
A youth walked in.
'If that kid had asked me for cigar
ettcs. I'd have turned him down. he
looked 50 young" said Robin today.
az thought that's what he wanted. In
.tcad. he walked UP to the counter,
pulled the revolver from his pocket and
told me to put up my hands.
"Hc meant it. too-thc look in his
eyes convinced me Of that. / did not
argue with him, but put UP my hands.
Then he made me walk to the cash
register. and permitted me to lower my
right hand. Not TO give hearty Merry
Christmas handshake. Oh, no. What
he said was. You take that money out
Of that cash register and hand it over
and do It blanketty- blank quick. or I'll
fll you so full of holes won't have
shot left for policeman!
- handed the money over. $50 in
notes and change. And the check for
$50. Then the bandit backed to the
door. keeping me covered. As he ran
down Sansom street, jumped to n telC-
phone and notified the police of the Eff
tecnth and Locust streets station.
Max Kain, Of 2506 Ridge avenue.
was robbed of 5000 by armed motor
bandits last night-but his loss was
different from the Robin Brothers loss.
IN that il was $50 in money and
$3.50 check.
Kain was held up at Twenty fifth
and Dauphin streets by facrtious
motor bandit who told him. 1--WE need
Christmas money worse than YOU, so
come across" Two rcvolvcrs pointed in
the general direction of Knin'S head
were the principal "pcrsuadcrs," and
Kain contributed to the "Christmas
fund
Motor bandits who smashed Il win
dow Of an uptown pawnShop got $4,000
worth of jcwclry Saturday nigmt. They
did not know that at just the time they !
hurled the brick through the window
that BENJAMIN Podol the proprietor.
was at his desk in rear Office count
Ing $4,000 in real money. which had /
been taken to the pawnshop to handle a
business rush. i
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
Books the Youngsters Will
Read and Re-read

Books that will start YOUNG minds ,ov.ord
an appreciation of good literature Books that
are worthwhile. and each is beautifully illus
tfated' These are the Books that bows md
girls will treasure: "' wy" anu
westward Ho! by Charles kingsley. iu,..
tratSd in color by \. c. wyeth-S3,50' ''''S'
ri Inc ndventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark
i"ar", az. Illustrated by Worth Brehm-s25O
;uuI. Inc Prince and the Pauper. by Mark Twain
Tha "'Gu IN color by Franklin BoOth-s25O
me Last OF the Mohicans, by James Fen;.
more Cooper illustrated in color by n. e wyatb
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
In the French Salon
Quilted Robes
and Negligees

japanese Silk Quilted Bath
Robes and Negligees are charm
ing gifts. So warm and COM
Portable, no matter how cold the
weather. Some are lined with
wool. Some are embroidered.
Graceful models of albatross or
French flannel in soft shades are
lined with China silk or unlined.
Models from $1,000 to $4,000.
Strawbridge & Clothier-
French Salon. Third Floor, West
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20
Two Couples Keep Anniversaries

There was a double wedding cclcbru
ton last night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Paul Grieger. 2935 West WiShart
street, Germantown. Mr.. aud Mrs.
GrieGcr celebrated the twenty fifth an
nivcrSary Of their marriage and Mr.. ana
Mrs GuStave Sacks. who attended NJ.
and Mrs. Griegcr when they were mar
ricd, celebrated their twenty fourth
wedding anniversary.
Mr.. Sacks, who is brother of Mrs.
Grteger, was the best man at the
Gricgrr wedding and Mrs. Sacks. Il sis
ter Of Mr.. Griegcr, was the maid Of
honor. The best man and bridesmaid
married year later.
Nearly hundred guests attended the
doubl" wedding celebration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-20

prisoners in the grim. walled institu-
tion at Twenty first street and Fair
mount avenue who are enrolled as mem
bcrs of the Salvation Army's Brighter
Day League. The league consists of
men who sign II pledge to observe the
regulations of the institution. also to
abstain from profanity, smoking, drink
ing etc, and comport themselves on
Day. General Bramwcll Booth praised
the Salvationists for their prison work.
He said there were more men enrolled
in the Brighter Day League in the
Eastern Ppnitcntary than in any other
prison in thc world