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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
5
The Fetterman Independents add five new players including a strong second baseman and versatile infielder to bolster the squad. A southpaw and a right-hander join the pitching staff along with an outfielder and infielders boosting depth as they prepare to face Elkins and Philippi this weekend. The club aims for a pennant with improved reserves and spread of talent.
The article outlines a Roosevelt era NRA committee plan with industry figures like Axtell J. Byll and Wirt Franklin, plus regional emergency groups to study local production and pricing. It names committee members from major oil firms and associations across New York, Oklahoma, California, Texas, and Illinois.
Buckeye pipelines buyers raised the Corning grade oil price by 10 cents to 90 cents in Pittsburg on August 31. The move followed a general Pennsylvanian price rise, with all Pennsylvania grades advancing 15 cents yesterday. In Gary Indiana on August 31 John G Fogarty of Pittsburgh was re elected president of the fraternal organization.
The All-Star Nine won both games against colored teams and 10 players joined Fetterman’s outfit. Francis Wellsend of Wheeling W Va was elected grand conductor. Plans mature for the third annual Music Festival of the Allegheny Tableland Association set for September 16 and 17 at Camp Dawson Preston County.
The All-Stars defeated the Colored Giants 11 to 6 after a delayed start caused by a Rosemont truck carrying the colored team. Pat Walters struck out six in two innings for the All-Stars while Stump led with three hits. Dabney and Howell pitched for the Colored Club, which trailed after five innings. The teams scheduled a rematch for September 10 with many players from the All-Stars taking part.
Wayne August 31 Judge C W Ferguson denied a mandamus petition by F L Dorsey and other former teachers to force Wayne county school board to recognize contracts granted by abolished district boards. He ruled constitutional amendment limiting levies makes levies uncertain and beyond the board of education to enter such contracts, rendering the action void.
Baseball recap notes the Yankees back home after a flag chase, with Pittsburgh riding a four-game win streak over Philadelphia as Giants extend lead, Cubs split, and Reds stumble in a busy Aug 31 sports roundup. Included are results from Pirates over Phillies 5-1, Giants over Cardinals 5-4, Cubs and Dodgers split, and Braves beating Reds 3-2.
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Yesterday’s results show no afternoon games in the majors. Tonight Pittsburgh hosts Philadelphia and New York visits Boston while Cleveland faces Chicago and Detroit plays St Louis with other pairs scheduled. Indianapolis, Toledo, Louisville, Columbus post strong or lopsided results. Newark and Toronto clash in the International League as Memphis and Chattanooga split in the Southern Association amid rain delays.
The Fetterman Independents of the Tygarts Valley Baseball League travel to Tunnelton for an exhibition on Labor Day Monday September 4 at 3 o'clock. They meet the Tunnelton Independents at the old Tunnelton baseball park. The event is staged under V F W post No 2345 of Tunnelton and features thrill productive stunts for all day.
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