Quit College to Take Auto Race Course
Clarksburg, Aug. 14. Ralph Bud Henderson quits college to race cars after watching speedway from Beverly Hills. He heads a three man entry including Arty Backett of Dayton and Sunny Bill Chittum of Columbus in the West Virginia Sweepstakes program to be held next Sunday Aug. 19. Henderson, once a California high school graduate, left school at eighteen to pursue racing. He later moved to Akron and joined Harry Hosterman, winning races across the East and Midwest. Officials announced a three stakes program plus an amateur race for entrants up to 16 years old. A silver emblem trophy and prizes await winners and runners-up.
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Bud" Henderson
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University of California
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Forsook College
Akron
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Clarksburg Speedway
Bre Crackers Steal Big Amount at Elkins Elkins
Safe crackers stole 480 dollars in cash and checks from the Gulf Refining plant office. Police said an attempt to break the Valley Supply Wholesale Company safe failed. The robbers fled on an early morning freight train.
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Valley Supply Wholesale Company
Palm to coach WVU backfield as training opens
West Virginia University hires Mike Palm as backfield coach to begin duties September 3. Palm, 1920s Redlegs alum, led the team out of a losing phase last season and aims to build a strong college program while signaling belief in professional football’s growing appeal. He plans to move from player to mentor, leveraging Penn State experience and leadership with the Reds to develop WVU’s powderkeg backfield.
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Redlegs
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Mountaineers
Schall Predicts Johnson Fired Over Newsprint Code
Senator Schall of Minnesota warned that President Roosevelt may dismiss Hugh S. Johnson to create a White House alibi in the newsprint code dispute. He called the proposed special board to regulate newsprint prices a monopoly threat and said the administration will likely deploy the move for a dramatic grandstand gesture to seek press approval.
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Johnson Nra
Pickford comments on public interest in matter
Jess Pickford dismisses the public focus on the issue and says she regrets the level of interest. She notes her desire for privacy and wishes the matter had not drawn such attention.
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Miss Pickford
Many Visitors Attend Annual Baptist Meet
Philippi Aug. 14 A large number of visitors attended the annual Baptist state assembly at Alderson Broaddus College. Sunday's program drew forty five visitors remaining for dinner. The enrollment now stands at 236 persons attending classes each morning with afternoons spent in recreation including tennis swimming horseshoe pitching and croquet. Tennis and horseshoe tournaments are under way in charge of Richard Tibbs.
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Morgantown Appoints Wolverton FERA Administrator
Morgantown’s recreational director announces A Wolverton former county surveyor will become FERA administrator succeeding Paul Dudley. C E Corder county welfare board chairman says Wolverton will assume duties within the next two weeks. Also noted is a special musical program directed by Miss Catherine Moore of Fairmont tonight.
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Athletics rout Senators as rain halts second game
The Philadelphia Athletics built a nine run lead in the first inning and beat the Washington Senators 9 to 0 in the opener before a drizzle halted the second game which resumed later in heavy rain. Alec McColl and Jack Russell contributed key hits as McColl yielded six later innings. Johnny Marin held the Senators to eight hits through six innings.
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al Thomas
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Athletics Attack Sparks Offensive Showing in Rainout Cards
Merged the Athletics attack with three singles and a triple while Foxx collected a double in three official trips to the plate. Hewis walked purposely twice. Other games in the American league were postponed because of wet grounds.
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National League Standings and Yesterday's Results
Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh at Cincinnati postponed due to rain. No other NL games were scheduled, leaving standings unchanged pending makeup dates.
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Cincinnati
Fetterman Wins Again Over Grafton High School
Fetterman defeated Grafton High School 9 to 2 in seven innings at the Fetterman diamond. Keener allowed four hits, Pevonka led the offense with four hits in four at bats, and Gilbert, Shriver, and Pevonka each had three-base hits as Fetterman improved their Twilight League record.
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C. McDaniels
Arson Prosecutions Often Blocked By Politician Propaganda
Edgar Sims, state auditor, told the West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents convention that arson prosecutions are blocked in some counties by propaganda from prominent politicians. He said obtaining indictments or convictions is almost impossible, reflecting political influence on the case process. A brief market note mentions New York Curb Exchange cotton prices around $30,000, and Florida cotton eradication due to crop menace.
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Simpson
Philippi
Edwin Hall
West Medgall
Flemington
Billy Wenter
Astor
Racy Stevens
Galloway
Apers
Gilbert Riley
Berryburg
Bernard Foster
Beckley
Larson
Edgar Sims
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