Two Diamond Tilts Slated Here Sunday In Grafton
Two strong baseball games scheduled for Sunday at the Athletic Field Grafton feature the Recreation Reds versus Rowlesburg at 1 pm and the B and O team against Belington at 3 pm The double header promises to be among the season s best with both contests at Grafton s main field This afternoon Railroaders travel to Junior to play their club The phrase Tple Taiave has been in use for more than 300 years.
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Recreation Reds
Rowlesburg
Belington
Railroaders
How They Stand Corey National League Standings Brief
Yesterday's NL results New York 6 St Louis 2 Cincinnati 3 Boston 2 Philadelphia 9 Chicago 2 St Louis vs New York Chicago vs Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn. American League notes Cleveland Boston Detroit Washington St Louis Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Detroit rain impacts. Beckley Huntington Charleston Clarksburg Johnstown Cumberland standings brief with matchups in progress.
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Foxx and Klein Highlight Baseball All-Star Talk
Foxx and Klein name the Athletics and Phillies as prominent sluggers while Ruth, Gehrig, and the Yankees star power loom large. The piece surveys elite players across teams including the Indians and Athletics in a broad baseball snapshot.
Leading batters and stats from early baseball season
The list highlights top hitters including Hurst and Foxx with notable averages. Klein leads Phillies with 448 at bats and 158 hits, while Dooly Dodgers and Rush Senators post strong totals. Ehrig Yankees and Dolley Red Sox show solid slash numbers, with Doe/0 series noting 338 batting average among several players.
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Phillies
Foxx
Athletics
Klein
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Dodgers
Rush
Senators
Ehrig
Yankees
Dolley
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Appalachian Coals case eyed new regional selling agencies
Asheville Aug 6 government cross examination of Appalachian Coals Inc president J D Francis revealed plans for possible consolidations of eleven remaining eastern districts. Testimony showed coal operators in smokeless fields and Appalachian areas weighing mergers while retail dealers predicted benefits from a unified selling agency amid competition from fuel oils and gas.
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N.C
J. D. Francis
Appalachian Coals Ind
Sherman Anti
Mississippi
Appalachian Coals
Appalachian
Francis
Huntington
Island Creek Company
West Virginia
B.W. Whitefield
Haglan
Scott Litton
Clinchfield
Iey
Charles Albright
Cleveland
Defense
Lancaster's Diary Reveals Turbulent Flight to Tragedy
The diary entries from January to February 1932 reveal financial ruin and personal turmoil for Lancaster and Chubbie Keith-Miller. Entries show a tense New York trip, urgent calls, and vows of devotion as they plot movements with Latin American Airways and other funds. The notes culminate with a note of impending danger before Clarke’s shooting and the collapse of the relationship amid public scrutiny.
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Diary Excerpt Reveals Turmoil in Expedition Romance
An excerpt from a diary shows March 4 to April 15 entries by a flyer describing delays in a Mexican venture and emotional strain overMrs Keith Miller. He reports jealousy over Clarke and Chubbie, concerns about drinking, and a desire for her happiness despite personal turmoil.
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Keitl Hh Miller
Ith- Miller
el Paso
Texas
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Los Angeles
Miami
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Delegation pushes quick upgrade of short road link
A West Virginia legislative delegation urged the state road commission to improve about two and a half miles of road linking No 50 at Bridgeport with 260 near Fairmont. The project would form a fast route between Clarksburg and Fairmont, benefiting Harrison Marion and Taylor counties with an estimated $25,000 needed for right of way and surfacing.
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W. Va
State Road Commission
Edgar E. Righter
Harrison County
Paul Haymond
J. Minor Dunham
Marion
Pred Watkins
Taylor
D. M. Willis
Senate
House
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Fairmont
Boothesville
Bridgeport
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Righter
Lincoln Gettysburg Address Manuscript Sells At Auction
Springfield August 6 The original Gettysburg Address manuscript offered for sale by attorney for the owner Robert Johnson. Margaret O Herron of Streetor Illinois says the framed manuscript and mementoes were given by Robert T Lincoln to her. Lincoln rewrote the speech on wrapping paper while en route to Gettysburg.
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Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Rovert, Johnson
Margaret O'Herron
Streator
Lincoln
Fragmented Gettysburg address note with oblique edits
The manuscript mirrors the Gettysburg Address with punctuation changes and dashes replacing semicolons. The text cites an unruled paper draft, mentions a temporary chairman, and references a recent Democratic national convention. A widow and two children survive. the speaker rests in Uvalde, Texas and plans to accept a nomination by return letter. Communications will be made public.
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Anevention
Uvalde
Texas
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Garner Notified By Mail of Nomination for Vice Presidency
Washington August 6 In keeping with his informality Speaker Garner has been notified of his nomination for the vice presidency in a letter sent by Senator Barkley of Kentucky. The note confirms Garner’s nomination and outlines informal acceptance expectations.
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Washington
Senator Barkley
Electrocuted While Installing Incline Near Bak Jerton
Elmer Giffin aged 27 of Samples Manor Maryland was electrocuted at the Washington Building and Lime Company works Bak Jerton West Virginia while installing an incline. A switch was accidentally turned on causing the fatal accident at the site.
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Hagerstown
Elmer Giffin
Manor
Washington Building and Lime Company
Bak Jerton
W. Va
Wife of Architect Takes Life With Gun
Washington reports a coroner verdict of death by own action for Mrs. Charles J. Remey, 46, wife of a well known architect. Found critically wounded in the head by her husband at their home, the self-inflicted pistol wound ends her life.
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Charles J . Remey
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