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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1934

Page

5

Open Season on Deals Begun at Baseball Meetings

New York dispatch notes the start of major league meetings as owners and managers converge in town. Boston’s Tom Yawkey and Eddie Collins seek winter deals including Jack Burns and Oscar Melillo, while discussions drift to replacements for Eddie Morgan and possible second baseman Miffle. Negotiations center on pricing, with talk of future All-Star sites and intra league games, dog races, and post-season barnstorming amid wary owners.

Eddie Brittz New York Tom,Yawkey Boston Red Sox Eddie Collins Awkey Collins Jack Burns Oscar Melillo Reais St. Loui Brown Jack Buddy Myer Washington Senators Boston Party T ‘Beause Miffle Sox Yawkey Eddie Morgan Naiphal National League Ford C. Frick Emil C. Fuchs Boston Wes Cleveland Babe Ruth

Air Transport Talks Spark Postseason Plan For IL Pennant

In Manila after a Orient tour the league discusses air line use for next season. A joint session with Commissioner Landis is planned. A lawsuit seeks 100000 in damages for a 1933 train accident at Glen Jean, the largest such award in Kanawha County in years. The railway says the boy rode a freight car without permission.

Wiay Kenesaw Mountain Landis International League Pacific Coast American Association A. S. Alexander Mary Ellen West Glen Jean Kanawha

Damages Awarded Against C & O Railway In West Suit

A new trial is sought by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway after Arthur L West seven from Glen Jean was awarded fifty thousand dollars in damages in a suit filed over an incident in Charleston.

Charleston Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Arthur L. West Glen Jean

Names of Moses Brothers and Sisters

Aaron and Miriam are named as Moses' brother and sister. The text critiques abbreviations in literary works and includes a line about the Kage lane batter and a dangerous fool, suggesting a moral or proverb style.

Moses Aaron Miriam Kage Lane

Appalachian Coals, Inc. to Outline Work at Banquet

In Mount Hope West Virginia on December 11 the coal marketing agency Appalachian Coals Inc will have its work outlined by C. T. Gebhardt of Cincinnati during the banquet of the New River Coal Operators Association. Gebhardt is an assistant to the agency, and will present as part of the program tonight.

Mount Hope W. Va Appalachian Coals, Inc C. 2 Gebhardt Cincinnati New River Soal Operators Association

Pirates Seek Ghost Grange to Run Squad

New York reports say Pirates owner Arthur Rooney pursued Harold Grange as Pirates coach after Ludy De Meola was dismissed. Rooney discussed guiding Grange toward a Pirates coaching role as Grange nears retirement with a tentative agreement, while John McEwan was fired as Dodgers coach with no successor named.

Bob Cavagnaro New York Babe Ruth Harold Red) Grange Chicago Bears New York Giants Grange Ilinois Chicago Pirates Progime Arthur Rooney Pittsburgh Pirates Rooney Ludy de Meola de Meola John McEwan Brooklyn Dodgers

Wrestling results from New York Wilmington and Portland

The report notes Jim Londos defeating Dick Shikat in New York in 1 minute 23.31 seconds. In Wilmington Tom Hey threw Tony Colesano for Spokane in two falls. In Portland Cowboy Hughes defeated Church Montant in two out of three falls.

New York Jim Londos Greece Dick Shikat Germany Wilmington Del Tom al- Hey Spokane Wash Tony Colesano West Springfield Portland Cowboy Hughes Oklahoma Church Montant Detroit

Boxing Results From Last Night Associated Press Report

The Cleveland lightweight title bout saw Barney Ross outpoint Bobby Pachoff in Los Angeles as Lou Harper won over Patsy Perroni in Boston. Mickey McGoorty was knocked out by Buddy Baer in Hollywood while Jackie Sharkey lost to Jim Vaughn in Cleveland.

Cleveland Barney Ross Bobby Pachoff Los Angeles Lou Harper Newark N. J Patsy Perroni Boston Johnny Risco Buddy Baer Hollywood Calif Mickey McGoorty Detroit Jimmy Vaughn Jackie Sharkey Minneapolis Washington Eddie Burl Jacksonville Fla Pete de Greasse Winnipeg Man Joe Firrone Joe Maro Brooklyn Norman Qik Hendersonville N. C Bill Bullock I Drew Chester Double Altimore Sammy Sweet Pittsburgh Danny Hasset Philadelphia Sammy Slaughter Terre Haute Ind Marty Sampson New York Anser Gretn Pittsburch

Emasculation Debate in Ohio Prisons Sparks Controversy

Warden Thomas defends a proposed emasculation law as a crime deterrent and potential sterilization measure. He argues prisoners would support it and likens it to the electric chair. Critics note periodic, fruitless pushes in Ohio legislature and warn about broad publicity and humane concerns. Ostrich racing noted as a distant, odd trend at southern resorts with riders and exotic robes.

Wuuuueului Ohio Thomas

President of the Appalachian Pals Speakers at Meeting

The session features the president of the Appalachian Pals and M. W. Roberts of Washington, deputy NRAY administrator, addressing attendees on program details and regional impacts.

Applachian Pals M. W. Roberts Washington NRAY

Body of West Virginia solicitor found in Ohio canal

Benjamin Blagg, city solicitor of Point Pleasant and former circuit judge, was found dead in a canal near Zanesville. He had been missing since Friday after leaving a garage for car repairs. Coroner H. T. Glaser withheld verdict pending investigation. Blagg was father of Donald Blagg, a Charleston lawyer and United Dry Forces leader.

Zanesville Benjamin Blagg Point Pleasant W. Va Webster, O H. T. Glaser Blage Donald ©. Blagg Charleston W. Va United Dry Forces West Virginia

Racing aims to expand in 1935, state commissioners say

Five state racing commissioners meeting in Jersey City forecast broader development for Thoroughbred racing in 1935. They plan to unify rules for a national meeting in January, with Donovan predicting pari mutuel handle near 40 million dollars, up from 27 million last year. Florida notes more horses on grounds as season starts at Tropical Park.

Orlo Jersey City N. J W. H. Donavan Florida Mark Hanna Michigan W. H. Caney New Jersey Charles H. Cole Boston James F. Hayward Maryland National Association of State Racing Commissions Mian Donovan Hialeah Tropical Parks Tropical Park

No Game Between Ohio and West Virginia in 1935

Parkersburg December 11. A football game between West Virginia and Ohio Universities in Parkersburg next fall will not be played here due to inability to agree on a suitable date, says Paul F. Steinbicker Parkersburg night school athletic director.

Parkersburg West Virginia Ohio Paul F. Steinbicker

Trusty Tallman Praises 1934 Mountaineers at Banquet

Morgantown December 14 1934 coach Charles Trusty Tallman says the Mountaineers football record is satisfactory after the 15th annual Elks banquet. The football squad attended as guests and the Mountaineer banquet is scheduled for Friday night.

Trusty Tallman Morgantown Hean Charles Trusty) Tallman Eridders Elks Club Anual’ Mountaineer

New Attacks Endorsement by Multiple Utility Groups

The article lists competing utility corporate groups including Hopson & Mange, Morgan groups Commonwealth and Southern and United Corporation, Ohrstrom Tri-Utilities, Foshay, Byllesby Central Public Service, and Doherty Cities Service. It notes aggressive selling tactics, door to door campaigns, and customer ownership pressure as part of the campaign.

Trie Company Group Hopson & Mange Group Commonwealth and Southern and United Corporation Morgan Groups Tri-Utilities Group Ohrstrom Group Foshay Group Standard Gas‘and Electric Company Group Byllesby Group Central Public Service “Company Peirce Group Cities Service Company Doherty Group

Crowell Named Regional Head for NRA Setup

Benedict Crowell, director of Ohio's National Emergency Council, will oversee the newly created NRA regional setup with headquarters in Cleveland. The region includes Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. NRA officials from Cleveland, Detroit, Louisville, and Charleston meet to discuss the plan.

Cleveland D. Dec Benedict Crowell National Emergency Council Ohio NRA West Virginia Michigan Virginia Kentucky Detroit Louisville Charleston W. Va

Espinosa Holds Lead At Miami Biltmore Open

The Miami Biltmore Open nears completion with Abe Espinosa of Chicago in front after the midway marks. Olin Dutra, 1932 national open champion, posted a 70 in the opening 18 and trails by one stroke. Other contenders include Jonny Barrell, Orville Winter, and Mike Vunesa among the top finishers in a field of 300 golfers.

Olin Dutra Abe Espinosa Chicago Espinosa Darrell Dutra Orville Winte St. Loui Mike Vunesa Elmstoc N.Y

Unemployed Council Plans Protest in Ritchie County

Members of the unemployed council of Grant district in Ritchie county plan to march to the county relief headquarters at Morrisville to demand higher relief wages. Council chairman Raymond Goodwin announced the march, postponed from last Saturday due to cold weather, and urged wages be raised to county-scale levels.

Council of Grant District Ritchie Morrisville N.w Raymond Goodwin Goodwin Magphers

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across clues jumble

Crossword grid text presents scattered clues and word fragments from a daily puzzle. It lists across entries such as 1 A character from Oliver Twist and other partial hints, with misprinted letters and broken words. The readable portions indicate a standard puzzle layout but are heavily garbled and incomplete overall.

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