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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1935

Page

6

Joe Louis to Fight Paulino Useudun at Madison Square Garden

Joe Louis faces Paulino Useudun in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden with a near sellout expected and receipts above 110000. Louis aims for a knockout in six rounds as city officials adjust the weigh in to the Garden and Braddock and five former champions attend.

New York Joe Louis Paulino Uzendun Madison Square Garden Primo Carnera Ernie Schaaf Garden Louis Joe Pauline Paulino Braddock State Athletic Commission Jimmy Braddock Max Schmeling

Record crowds chase Rose Bowl tickets in Pasadena

In Pasadena on December 13, thousands seek tickets for the Stanford Southern Methodist Rose Bowl game. Office of Al Masters reports over 200000 seat requests for 84000 seats. Tickets sold out warned last Monday though brokers say prices will rise.

Pasadena Calif al Masters Stanford

Clubs to Meet Huntington Achievement Day Draws 300

Three hundred Cabell county 4-H club members gather in Huntington on Saturday for the annual Achievement Day ceremonies marking achievements in 4-H projects across the county.

Huntington Cabell County 4-H

Baseball legends and local votes shape future games

The column notes Jim Foxx’s sale to the Boston Red Sox and Johnnie Marcum’s arrival with strong praise for his power and past wins. It urges fans to vote for Dick Bartlett and four other eligible players for the North South game, while recounting local ties to Derringer Hatter Combs and other Kentucky athletes.

Jimmie Foxx Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Athletics Johnnie Marcum Johnnie Bartlett Grimm McIntosh Bolyard Davisson Grafton Dick Bartlett

Fellowsville Triumphs In Back-From-Tie Clash

Fellowsville high edged St. Augustine 21 to 19 after a 17 all tie at full time on the local floor. Joe Barlow led St Augustine with two field goals and two free throws, while Carmwell added eight points for Fellowsville as the visitors pulled away in the final period.

St. Augustine Newburg Preston County Johnnie Grafton Gerkins Coase Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds Clyde Hatter Louisville Colonels Derringer Springfield Hatter St. Augustine High School Fellowsville High Barlow Joe Barlow Cockrell Carmwell Colebank Doc” Warder Whelan Newbury F.G. F. Tot Dutty Warder Hussian Jeachrell Fellowsville FG. F Cornwell Miller Criss Wolfe Lindsey Riddle

Celtics Trim All Stars In Fast Clash

The New York Celtics defeated the Monongahela Valley All Stars 48 to 41 in a fast paced Southeastern Conference game. Celtics led 27 to 20 at halftime before heading to Ashland, Kentucky for the next contest as proposed constitutional amendments on athlete aid were discussed at the meeting.

Celtics Fairmont New York Celtics Monongahela Valley Atlanta Hickey Herlihy Sthletic Guns Mason Stydahar

Conference condemns athlete inducements and aid rules

The executive committee proposed that athletes may receive aid such as scholarships or work for athletic services, limited to legitimate expenses. The Southern Conference opened in Richmond with presidents reporting a strong advance stand against special inducements to athletes.

Ient Richmond Collier's Weekly New York

Toughest trader in baseball Joe McCarthy stirs talk

News by Eddie Brietz reflects on Joe McCarthy as a hard negotiator in Chicago trades while Connie Mack is seen as easier. Brooklyn bunting signals a Dodgers trade, with Casey Stengel and Ed Brandt shoulder issues noted. Major figures like Ruth, Rosenglom, and O’Mahoney appear amid rumors and jokes about baseball’s off season.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Chicago Joe McCarthy Connie Mack Brooklyn Dodgers Flatbush Casey Stengel Ed Brandt Charlie Dressen Larry McPhail George Herman Ruth Willis Hudlin Maxie Los Angeles Maxie Rosenbloom Rosenbloom Billy Evans Duluth Billy Petrolle Fargo Express Gehrig Lou Gehrig Clark Shaughnessy Chicago Grid Minnesota Clark Ay ‘Berwanger

Collier's All-America Team Honors Three Smiths in Historic Pick

Collier's All-America football selections were announced, with nine colleges represented. Stanford and Southern Methodist place two players each, while the East and Midwest supply notable names including Smiths and Berwanger. Grayson of Stanford is singled out as in his big season. Pitney, Baugh, and others earn praise as top backs and performers.

Collier's Walter Camp Tinsley Louisiana State Moscrip Stanford Smith Minnesota Spain Southern Methodist Weller Princeton Ohio State Lester Texas Christian Alabama Berwanger Chicago Wilson Grayson Smiths Southwest Southwestern East mid-West Southern Pitney Notre Dame Ohio Baugh Goddard Washington State Cheshire Beise Roscoe Pickle Mississippi State Meyer Army Buvid Marquette Shakespeare and Notre New Brunswick N. J Frank Dame Malcewicz Utica de- Riley Smith Jimmy Hefner Texas Wil Denver Col Everette Marshall la Junta Cole Lee Wykoff Kansas City Drew

Strangler Lewis Defeats Mazurki In 2-0 Wrestling

Camden New Jersey. Ed Strangler Lewis, weight 228 from California, defeated Mike Mazurki, 211 from New York, in two straight falls. The match featured two out of three falls format.

Camden N. J Strangler Lewis California Mike Mazurki New York

Three Tied For Lead In Pocket Billiards Meet

The world pocket billiards championship event in New York on December 13 saw four unbeaten players after three rounds. Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland George Kelly of Philadelphia and Jimmy Caras of Wilmington each won their third match to share the lead, with Willie Mosconi of Philadelphia close behind after two wins and no losses.

New York Erwin Rudolph Cleveland George Kelly Philadelphia Jimmy Caras Wilmington Del Willie Mosconi

Fights Last Night in Mismi and Tampa

Tampa fighter Manuel, 129 pounds, knocked out Bobby Calmes, 126 pounds, in Drumright Oklahoma last night. Calmes hails from Oklahoma while Manuel fights out of Tampa Florida. The bout ended early in the rounds with a decisive stoppage.

Mismi Fla Baby Manuel

Little stars get credit for hot play in college football

The Associated Press reveals the Little All America, honoring small college stars across the nation. Notable picks include Johnny Cravec of Willamette, Mickey Kobrosky of Trinity, Billy Roy of Loyola New Orleans, Jim Fraley of Emporia Teachers, Bob Klein of Chattanooga, Red Ramsey of Texas Tech, Edwin Garland of Stanford, Virgil Baer of Kansas Wesleyan, Johnny Butler of San Diego State, and Woodrow Sponangle of Franklin & Marshall.

New York Ohio U Minnesota Princeton Southern Methodist Alma Michigan Spearfish South Dakota Middle Tennessee Teachers Ohio University Ohio Don Peden Illinois Franklin & Marshall Fordham Williams St. Lawrence Cornell Texas Tech Willamette Johnny Cravec Williamette Ore Bobby Wilson Oravec Little All America Milton Mickey) Kobrosky Trinity Bob Klein Chattanooga Hershel Red) Ramsey Klein South Garland Catawba College Edwin Tubby) Garland Standa College North Carolina Virgil Baer Kansas Wesleyian Johnny Butler San Diego State Butler Woodrow Sponangle Joe Medwick

Largest 1934 US company sales include Laclede Steel

The report lists Laclede Steel of St Louis with net sales of 3,567,584.89 for the year ended December 31, 1934. Savage Arms of New York City shows total sales and net sales of 2,336,662.48 and 2,240,564.10 respectively, with cost of goods sold at 1,848,447.72 yielding a net of 406,009.78.

Laclede Steel Company St. Louis Ite Savage Arms Corporation New York City Jess

Baby dies in Jewel Ridge fire in Bluefield area

Barbara Joyce, 21 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Joyce, died in a home fire at Jewel Ridge Virginia. The blaze occurred near Bluefield and authorities reported the tragedy as a fatal accident.

Bluefield Barbara Joyce Emory Joyce Jewel Ridge

Allen Flayed Criticism Of WV Relief Efforts Letter

A harsh critique targets C. L. Allen WV state administrator of relief, urging focus on official duties and noting friction with WPA. The piece notes anticipated succession by Major Francis W. Turner and cites Hopkins directives on transferring relief allowances to WPA projects until checks arrive.

West Virginia WPA Turner Francis W. Turner Kruptcy Works Progress Administration Harry L. Hopkins Works Progress Wba Hopkins BO Il Pat Works Progress “Administration C. L. Allen

Pensions Rules for State Plans Under Federal Grants

Regul ations require states to have a comprehensive old age assistance program in all sub divisions with a single state agency supervising. Grants depend on a uniform age limit and residence criteria, with fair procedures for determinations and reports to the federal board. Aid must reach all eligible citizens regardless of local or state funding nuances.

Board “and Aguide

Appeal Is Taken From Magistrate Decision

Forrest Mayle of Cecil appealed a magistrate court decision after a charge of hitting Leona was heard. He posted a 200 bond for appearance and will face circuit court proceedings. The magistrate had indicated he would comply with the woman's demands.

Forrest Mayle Cecil W. B. Rightmire Leona le Batten

Major Loops End Session As Major Leagues Pivot

Major league owners finalize the winter meeting with a flurry of player trades totaling about a quarter of a million dollars. Eleven teams acquire new talent, including Detroit acquiring Al Simmons and New York swapping Pearson and Sandra, while the National League reshapes rosters with Burgess Whitehead and others. Barnstorming bans are set, signaling stricter controls and potential league-wide abolition next year.

Charles Dunt Associated Press Sports Chicago Lars Borton Jimmy Johnny Marcum Ptdelphia Gordon Rhodes Savino Detroit al Simmons New York Mi Pearson Steve Sandra Cleveland Johnny Jen Leroy Pikee Phil Weintraub St. Louis Burgess White Boston Alpez Tony Cuccinello Bob Reis Ray Ben Brooklyn Dutch" Brat Randy Moore National League Ton Club Quinn Qt J Braves Boston Braves

Congressman’s Meeting Sparks Entrance Exam Dispute

The article recounts a heated exchange between Ives and Hoeppel over entrance examinations and a claimed legal appointment. Ives alleges Hoeppel said he hadn’t kept an agreement and refused a legal appointment, contradicting Hoeppel’s earlier account about signing.

O Dune Hoeppel Ives

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