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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1932

Page

6

North and South Gridiron Classic Rosters Listed

Baltimore prepares for the North South gridiron clash with complete rosters announced. Northern and Southern squads feature players from Brown, Princeton, West Virginia, Villanova and Catholic University among others as teams drill in Baltimore Stadium and Johns Hopkins Stadium under Sutherland Baker and Harlow prior to Saturday’s game.

Baltimore Maine Gulf of Mexico John Jock Sutherland Yale Eddie Baker Pittsburgh Dick Harlow Western Maryland Johns Hopkins University Stadium Cliff Aultman Geneva Bob Chase Brown Robert: Deake Pennsylvania Gezzie Villanova H. L. Reese Temple Bucks Les Cozine Davis Fikins al Cullen Loyola Buck Lechoix William and Mary Ralph Muris Centenary Buster Sheary Catholic University Tom Whelan al Woods Maryland Frantz Ramey Hunter Marshell Tom Sway

Ex-Big Leaguer Gray Dies From Bullet Wound

William T. Gray, 60, a former catcher said to have played in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Philadelphia in the International and Tri-State leagues, died from a bullet wound ruled personal safety related. Police say his wife reported a nervous breakdown. Gray had been a Philadelphia city employee for 29 years.

Philadelphia William T. Gray Cincinnati Cleveland Gray

Davis and Elkins set for 14 game coast trip

Elkins WV December 9 Davis and Elkins College prepares the most ambitious basketball tour in school history. Coach Cam Henderson leads the Scarlet Hurricane on a 14 game schedule starting December 13 at Valparaiso and winding to Los Angeles December 29. Opponents include Loyola Chicago Kansas State Denver Nevada Reno St Marys Oakland and California Christian College with a tentative Salt Lake City game.

Elkins West Virginia Davis and Elkins College Valpariso Ind R29 Los Angeles Cas Randolpi Pacific Coast Loyola of Chicago Kansas State University of Denverado College University of Ney's California Randolph Salt Lake City Utah Cam Henderson Dayton Ellis West Valparizo University Valparaiso Loyola University Chicao Kansas State College Manhattan Kas University of Denver Denver Col Colorado College of Colorado Springs Saltike City University of Nevada Reno St. Mary's College Oakland Cal United All-Stars San Franesco Dee San Jose College San Jose California Christian College

Zanesville Pro Beats Rival In First Round

Archie Hambrick of Zanesville Ohio advanced to the second round of the San Francisco National Open tournament by defeating Dick Metz of San Antonio Texas one up in the opening 18 hole round. Hambrick erased Metz’s three up lead at the ninth hole to stay in contention. Olin Dutra led Dick Fry at the ninth, while Mortie Dutra held a seven up margin over Johnny DeForest at that point.

San Francisco Archie Hambrick Zanesville Ohio Dick Metz San Antonio Ter Hambrick Uyp Metz Olin Dutra Santa Monica Calif Dick Fry Oakland

Pitt Opens Season Against Georgetown

Pitt announces season lineup for the opener with Georgetown. Capt. Doi Smith will start at guard alongside William Hughes at forward, Claire Gibbs at center, and Dutch Ochs at guard with Don McCamant. Hughes and Gibbs are sophomores. Hughes noted for preseason form winning the starting post.

Pittsburgh Pitt Georgetown H. C. Carlton Panther Doi Smith William Hughes Hollidaysburg Claire Gibbs Dutch" Ochs Don McCamant Hughes Gibbs Sopho

Middies May Continued from Page Ons

Adams outlines a Navy policy as graduates of 1932 get commissions with about half of the class of 1933 and later to sea as ensigns. The remaining graduates receive their diplomas and farewell as the letter to Congress explains the situation.

Adams Congress

Two Wesleyan grid stars named to all Italian team

Buckhannon, Dec 9 Two West Virginia Wesleyan players received signal honors. Nick Giantonio, Cleveland, named to the first team as right tackle, and Sam Mazzei, Clarksville W V A, honorable mention. The Boston Post and The Italian Echo highlight Giantonio's elite play and scholastic standing. The roster includes other notable college players and coach Lou Little of Columbia.

Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan Italian Echo Providence Boston Post Nick Giantonio Cleveland West Virginian Sam Mazzei Clarksburg W. Va Giantonio Bobcats Lombardi Syracuse Cairo Brown Corti New Hampshire del Isola Fordham Schiralli Notre Dame Vairo Buonanno Viviano Brovelli St. Fullsback Gammino Lou Little Columbia E. Tosi B.C Dimunzia

Navy Affairs Panel Drafts Bill Amid High School Clash

The department believed science classes would advance, but those programs faced rejection. Chairman Vinson of the House Naval Affairs Committee introduced a bill to implement the request.

Vinson House “Naval Affairs Committee

Bridgeville Council Rejects Gas Rate Reduction Plan

The Bridgeville Council rejected the proposed gas rate cut from Manufacturers Light and Heat Company as unsatisfactory and only a slight concession was offered. Action to secure lower rates will continue with river front town councils. In Ohio Columbus reported: Bert Niehoff rehired as manager of the Chattanooga Southern League club and Bill Myers to remain manager of the Binghamton New York Pennsylvania League club.

Wheeling Manufacturers Light and Heat Company Bridgeville River Front Columbus Bert Niehoff Chattanooga Bill Myers Binghampton

Whipping Post Proposed For Jail Offenders In State

Charleston reports Senator J T Garrett plans a January legislative push for a whipping post for minor jail offenders along with anti alimony laws in divorce cases. He argues the post would be cheaper and more effective. The piece also notes an auto accident on Bernhold curve injuring no one.

Charleston J.T. Garrett Dem Punam Garrett Andy Pitzer West Brands Street Bernhold Curve

Orator Saves Own Life With Quick Words

Kansas, Dec. 9. Public speaker H Merle Smith faced an armed ex convict Jimmie Dunn in a squalid northside hotel room during a vigilante chase after a bank robbery. Smith used wartime experiences and words to deter Dunn, who finally surrendered after a head wound. Dunn was captured hours later by Detective Captain Thomas Higgins.

Kansas H. Merle Smith Smith Jimmie Dunn Colorado Dunn Seventh and Oak Streets State Savings Bank France Thomas J. Higgins

Bachmann bill would create three new U S districts

Jayhawk pivot man quoted cursing the bill as passed in the last Congress. The proposal would form a northern district with Wheeling Martinsburg Elkview, a western district with Huntington Parkersburg Williamson, and a southern district with Charleston Bluefield Lewisburg Webster Springs.

Bachmann Wheeling Martinsburg Elkifs Huntington Parkersburg Williamson Charleston Bluefield Lewisburg Webster Springs

Plans Appeal in Wage Case by Local Attorneys

The term of the new prosecuting attorney begins January 1. Howard Chapman of Clarksbury and P. M. Ireland of West Union filed a notice of rejection for mandamus and will present the formal request tomorrow. The supreme court is expected to hear arguments in days to come. Chapman seeks rulings on several points not previously ruled on by the court. County court members J. D. Cox Alvey Ash and Okey F. Callien heard recount arguments but did not rule on ballot exceptions.

Supreme Court J. D. Cox Alvey Ash Okey F. Callien

Third Federal Bill Heads to Reintroduction in Senate

The article notes informal talks and that Bachmann has not been fully briefed on the pending Third Federal bills. Bachmann sits on the committee and the Bachmann bill previously passed the House but failed in the Senate. Senator Hatfield will reintroduce it for a contemplated future session.

Bachmann Bachmann Billy Wee Senate Hatfield Mrashmann

Hitler ranks split rumors shake Berlin party power

Berlin reports fueled by rumors claim a split within Adolf Hitler's national socialist party. Evening papers blame the retirement of key agents on Hitler's drive to retain party control, suggesting internal divisions amid leadership consolidation.

Berlin Adolf Hitler National Socialist Party Hitler

Dome Lake Clap sets chilly national low record

Sheridan Wyoming December 9 reports Dome Lake Clap, a private summer resort atop the Big Horn Mountains, recorded the lowest official temperature in the United States or Canada at 33 degrees below zero, three degrees colder than the previous Pas northern Canada low.

Sheridan Wyo Lake Clap Big Horn Mountains United States Canada Weather Bureau Pas

Sandy Creek youth bags banded goose

Robi El Blaney reports on Wilson Matlick who shot a wild goose on Sandy Creek near Barbour and Preston counties in late October. The bird weighed nine and a half pounds and bore an aluminum band reading Write Jack Miner Kingsville Ontario Psalm 84 11 No 325. Miner, a Canadian conservation pioneer, bands migratory fowl to track migrations with government support.

Robi el Blaney Wil Sandy Creek Barbour Preston Wilson Matlick Matlick Jack Miner Kingsville Ontario Blaney Mr. Miner Canada Detroit Miner Mats Lek

Gale overturns train injures fifteen in Melbourne crash

A cyclone toppled a train in Melbourne today injuring fifteen passengers and an infant blown along the road for some distance. Many dwellings were damaged as the storm unleashed its force.

Melbourne Australia

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