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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1935

Page

6

Manders toe wins battle for Chicago Bears over college all stars

Chicago Bears edged the college all stars 6 to 0 at Soldier Field in a soggy night game watched by 77,000. Jack Manders, the 210 pound fullback, provided the margin with a late first period field goal from his toe. A late safety when Bill Shepherd fumbled behind his goal line sealed the victory as rain intensified. The pros outgained the collegians in yards and first downs, but the Stars held strong defense through the rain soaked second half.

Chicago Jack Manders Chicago Bears Bears All Stars Soldier Field Manders Bill Shepherd Shepherd Fleet Western Maryland John Regeczi Michigan Feathers William Red) Pollock Bernie Masterson Bear Collegians Stars Regis Monshan Ohio State George Musso Monahan

Myrtlewood and Clang to Race for $3000 Purse on Labor Day

Myrtlewood and Clang, two world record holders, will meet in a special 61 and 2 furlong race at Lincoln Fields on Labor Day after owners signed yesterday. Col. Matt Winn, director of Lincoln Fields, posted the $3000 purse tempting the match.

Chicago Myrtlewood Clang Matt Winn Lincoln Fields

Wills Muddy Set for First American Match Race of Year

Arlington Park hosts the first U S match race of the year with Myrtlewood and Clang racing six and seven furlongs. Myrtlewood clocked 1 09 2 5 for six furlongs and Clang 1 22 for seven furlongs at Arlington.

Vene Wills America Chicago Arlington Park Myrtlewood Clang

Leading Pitchers Battle in National Horseshoes Title Qualifiers

The Aug. 30 feature from Moline details a brisk round robin among 24 top pitchers for the national horseshoe crown led by C. C. Davis of Kansas City, with Ted Allen defending the title. Davis tops 84 three-point in rings, Beattie Feathers and Pug Lund noted among Bears and Minnesota stars, while NBC broadcasts keep fans tuned as teams and players prepare for Labor Day finish.

Moline Til C. C. Davis Kansas City Ted Ted Allen Alhambra Cal BI Shepherd West Davis Orn Maryland Missouri Collegians Beattie Feathers Tennessee Bears Mountaineer Bill Karr

Bears Top College All Stars In Rainy Soldier Field Tilt

In a cautious opening game of the year the Chicago Bears defeated the College All Stars by a 10 to 0 count at Soldier Field. The Bears protected their three point lead early and the Stars failed to score after muffing a late scoring chance in the final quarter. The field was rain soaked and the Bears chose defense over risk to preserve the win.

Chicago Bears College All Stars Soldier's Field Bears

Ducks and Jawns Deadlock in Mid-Atlantic Standings

The Mid-Atlantic league sees Dayton and Johnston tied for first after Johnstown’s 8-2 win led by Lee who allowed two hits after the seventh. Huntington falls to last with an 8-2 loss as Beckley and Huntington clash for bottom spot. Charleston wins 7-1 over Portsmouth after a sixth-inning surge. Akron and Zanesville had no games.

Associated Press Dayton Johnston Huntington Johnstown Ducks Lee Charleston Tieman Beckley Miners Bob Edwards Portsmouth Akron Zanesville

Governor Kump to Speak at White Sulphur Springs Ball

Governor H G Kump travels from Charleston to White Sulphur Springs this afternoon to attend and speak at the Lee week celebration and planned ball tonight.

Charleston H. G. Kump White Sulphur Springs

Philippi Fans Back Change in Cubs Best Of Five

Philippi supporters hope the alteration helps their representatives as the losers of the first two games in the best of five series versus Rosemont. Rosemont backers insist the Cubs will win in a walk tomorrow, preserving momentum for the team.

Philippi Rosemont Cubs

Two Young Golfers Meet Veterans in Meet

In Minneapolis on August 30 Patty Berg age 17 and Beatrice Barrett age 18 rise in the national women's golf championship. Beatrice faces champion Glenna Collett Ware of Philadelphia in the upper semi finals while Patty targets Charlotte Glutting of West Orange in the lower bracket. The pair, both from the same town, mark the first time two girls from one town reach the semi finals of the 39 year tourney.

Minneapolis Patty Berg Beatrice Barrett Beatrice Glenna Collett Ware Philadelphia Patty First Dimension Charlotte Glutting West Orange N. J

Baseball Doctor Weaver Crowned as Cardinals Legend

Dr. Harrison Weaver, famed medicine man for the St. Louis Cardinals, has aided four pennant winners in seven years and attracts players from other clubs seeking treatment. The piece notes Weaver’s fame across the majors, mentions Ben Cantwell’s shoulder, and touches on various sports figures and events of the era.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Harrison Weaver St. Louis Cardinals Weaver Ben Cantwell Braves Ohio Wesleyan

Baer Defeats Irish Singer in Brief Garden Bout

New York August 30 audience packed Madison Square Garden to watch Buddy Baer clash with Jack Doyle. Baer dominated early, knocking Doyle down twice before the referee halted the six round bout at 2 minutes 38 seconds. Doyle’s wife Judith Allen fainted in the dressing room as the crowd dispersed and producers voiced disappointment over the undercard prospects.

New York Buddy Baer Jack Doyle Madison Square Garden Baer Doyle Young Baer Billy Cavanaugh Sam H. Harris Barrymores Baera Opera Comique Judith ‘Allen

Cubs Becoming Title Threats In pennant race

The Cubs ended a strong eastern tour with an 8 to 2 win over the Braves, their tenth victory in 17 as they narrow the gap behind the Cardinals. Pittsburgh moved to eight straight wins, beating the Giants and Dodgers. Detroit’s Tigers widened the lead in the American League with a 13 to 3 rout of the Browns, while the Red Sox rose to fourth place after beating the Athletics 6 to 2.

Cubs Braves Cardinals Pirates Bill Lee Chicago Pittsburgh Cavas Dizzy Dean Giants Brooklyn New York Big Jim’ Weaver Tigers Browns Detroit Yankees Red Sox Cleveland Pale Hose Athletics Wes Ferrell

Fights Last Night Across Cities Highlight Boxing Cards

New York results showcase Buddy Baer stopping Jack Doyle in Livermore and Al Boros knocked out by Lorenzo Pack in Detroit. Charley Belanger outpoints One Punch Williams. Steve Carr defeats Nathan Mann in New Haven. Other bouts feature Weber Arcelli stopping Johnny Staciano in North Adams and Tony Herrera outpointing Dave Shapiro in Dallas.

New York Buddy Baer Livermore Calif Jack Doyle Ireland Lorenzo Pack Detroit al Boros Bridgeport Conn Charley Belanger Canada Williams Philadelphia Don Petrin Newark N. J Ystin Sirutis

Standings and results from major leagues

Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh beat St Louis 5 1 and New York 7 Brooklyn 5 Chicago 8 Boston 2 Others not scheduled Games Today St Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Boston In the American League Boston defeated Philadelphia 6 2 Detroit routed St Louis 13 3

Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Brooklyn Chicago Boston Philadelphia Detroit Bittsburgh Cincinnati Cleveland Washington

Sonnenberg Beats Coleman In Local Wrestling Bout

Washington report notes Gus Sonnenberg of Boston 202 pounds defeated Abe Coleman of New York 205 pounds in last night's wrestling match.

Washington Gus Sonnenberg Boston Abe Coleman New York

Junior High Gridders Prepare for Season Start

Junior high coach Charles Mickey McDade announced that candidates must report at 4 p.m. Saturday at the field house to receive equipment. Two daily practice sessions begin, with only afternoon workouts the week school starts. Seventh to ninth graders are eligible to participate.

Charles Mickey" McDade McDade Mc Dade

Clues on Lindbergh case objects surface again

Defense investigator Keyes reveals a Long Island child tied to the Lindbergh case has been raised by a Catholic foundling institute and now lives with a modest family. The boy, calling himself Brother, resembles Lindbergh and has been halted by strangers who shout Lindbergh.

Harold C. Keyes Hauptmann Long Island Fisher Foundling Institute Keyes Col. Lindbergh Lindbergh

Bitter Fight Continues Over Republican Primaries

Senator Borah and Knox probe campaign routes as they charm Western GOP leaders. Knox leans toward Hoover faction while Borah pushes for party overhaul. Borah keeps quiet on politics and meets state leaders as old guard backs Knox.

Gates Borah Knox Khox Washington Hoover California

Defends Title Roscoe Turner in 1934 Air Race Bid

The article notes Roscoe Turner defends his title with conservative backing for challenging the New Deal era, while Borah’s supporters tout his broad party strength and youth movement ties. It also mentions Mussolini’s looming speech and London’s expected stance on Britain’s confrontations with Italy over Ethiopia.

Theodore Roosevelt Borah Robert H. Lucas Republican Executive Committee Juckeer Eave Aitier Mussolini Machid Capitas Co Europe London Mussoli Britain Great Britain Gup of Nations Council Italy Ethiopia

Two Hanged at a Stockade Execution in Civil War Era

Two men were executed at 6:05 and 6:17 am. Both condemned men declined to speak to witnesses. Sheriff Sam Harris officiated with G P Hanna the executioner and Rev B A Roberts kissing each condemned man as he stepped onto the platform. About 600 inside and outside witnessed the hangings. Mrs Arthur Cashion, widow of a victim, expressed satisfaction that justice was served and souls saved.

Sam Harris Hamutton Hardy G. P. Hanna B.A. Roberts Vietia Arthur Cashion Gayman Hamilton

Kump Flayed Continues Across Page One Critique

Holt argued that idle state equipment totals several million dollars and would stay idle if the governor remains in charge, blocking road improvements. He claimed the governor would use work relief to build a political machine with state assets and engineering help, while Holt urged for road construction not political fences.

Kump Holt

TEST TROOPS Continued from Pee 3

Daw Galeazzo Ciano, minister of propaganda, has left for yol-

Galeazzo Ciano

Wife of Traction Firm Official Passes Away

Bertha Kidd Boyd wife of W Boyd general superintendent of the Steubenville Wellsburg and Weirton Railway Company and of the Panhandle Traction Company died yesterday in Wheeling she had lived there most of her life

Wheeling Bertha Kidd Boyd W. Boyd Steubenville, Wellsburg and Weirton Railway Company Panhandle Traction Company

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