G H S Cagers To Demonstrate New Rules For Fans
Grafton High School basketball fans will see a demonstration game tomorrow at the field house on Riverside Drive. Two G H S squads will play at 7 30 with Tom Bolyard and Charles Mickey Mc Dade officiating and explaining every ruling. Free mimeographed copies of the 1938 39 rule changes will be given to attendees. The first regular game is set for Tuesday December 20 when the Alumni quintet faces the Gold and Blue.
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Grafton
Riverside Drive
Grafton High School
Randall McKinney
Tom Bolyard
Charles
Mickey” McDade
Buckhannon
McKinney
West Virginia University
Ran
Morgantown
University Athletic Department
Eick
Dorazio Upsets Pastor In Ten Round Bout
In Philadelphia Dorazio, a young Italian boxer, floored heavyweight Bob Pastor three times to win a surprise ten round decision. The crowd of about six thousand roared as Dorazio scored a knockdown in the fifth and two more in the ninth.
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Philadelphia
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Gus Dorazio
Dorazio
Pastor
Thief Loots Hotel Room In New York burglary case
Alfred Letourneur the French bicycle rider woke to a stranger offering whiskey from his bottle then found four intruders wearing his suit and neckties and stealing 200 in cash. They were rounded up at the station with one suspect Robert Richardson, 25, booked on burglary.
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New York
Alfred Letourneur
Letourneur
Robert Richardson
Richardson
Clerk appoints Harold R. Miller as deputy clerk
Payamont district announces the appointment of Harold R. Miller as deputy clerk to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Sam J. Clark who left for a position with the bituminous coal commission.
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Payamont
Ciruit
Clarence Currey
Harold R. Miller
Efiaive
Miller
Sam J. Clark
Bituminous ‘Coal Commission
Freddie Hutchinson Sold to Detroit Tigers for 50,000
Seattle sells 19 year old Freddie Hutchinson to the Detroit Tigers for 50 000 and four players. Hutchinson, praised as the Pacific Coast League's top pitcher, expressed joy at reaching the majors. His father Dr J L Hutchinson secured a share of the sale price for Freddie while Seattle also paid a bonus. Hutchinson posted 25 wins and 7 losses with 145 strikeouts and a 2.48 ERA and hit .313.
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Seattle
Freddie Hutchinson
Detroit Tigers
Freddie
J. L. Hutchinson
Seattle Indians
Wrestling Bout Ends Draw In Camden Match
Camden New Jersey saw Nick Campo Freda of Baltimore weigh 200 pounds clash with McCoy of Boston at 190 pounds in a 69 minute time limit draw last night.
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Camden
N. J
Nick Campofreda
Baltimore
Bber McCoy
Boston
Big College Grid Bosses Hang To Jobs
Jock Sutherland denies leaving Pitt as rumors swirl about Holy Cross Boston College Oklahoma A and M vacancies. Dobie, Zuppke, and other coaches face uncertainty. Neyland’s contract extended. Nebraska and Texas amid no mass dismissals.
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Hugh
Fullerton, JR
New York
Jock Sutherland
Pitt
Holy Cross
Boston Colege
Oklahoma
Dobie
Boston
Boston College
Gil Dobie
Clipper Smith
Villanova
Gus Dorais
Detroit
Adam Walsh
Bowdoin
Charlie Bachman
Eddie Anderson
Towa
Oklahoma A
Ted Cox
Tvl Tubbs
Ad Lindsey
Henry
Kansas
Hiker Joy
Gus Welch
Canisius
American University
Zuppke
Bob Zuppke
Illinois
Tennessee
Bob Neyland
Nebraska
Texas
Bill Jones
Dana Bible
Teddy Yarosz Beats De John In Rubber Fight
In Pittsburgh Teddy Yarosz of Monaco defeated Ralph De John of Syracuse in a decisive third bout. Weighing 168 pounds each, De John started strong through four rounds, but Yarosz pressed after the fifth, delivering a sustained final assault to win on points. The series previously split two meetings in Rochester.
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Pittsburgh
Teddy Yarosz
Monaco
Ralph de John
Syracuse
N. Y
Yarosz
de John
Rochester
Rise of sports industry shown in census figures
Washington report details 1937 factory data from the census of manufacturers, noting rises in value of sports products to 44.46 million, wages up to 11.73 million, and employment increases. Golf leads consumer spending, with large gains in fishing tackle and ski related items. overall trend shows sports both as spectator and participant driving spending.
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Washington
Census Bureau
America
Aolf
Three Horses Rule Off in Charles Town Suspension Issued
Charles Town stewards ruled three horses off the track after a saliva test found Tommy Rose stimulated on December 1. Trainer HN Stewart received a 90 day suspension and case referred to the West Virginia Racing Commission. Horses Tommy Rose Night's End Maple Tints kept until in hands acceptable to the commission.
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Charles Town
Tommy Rose
Machado
S. Rossi
Lyconna
Rossi
Sure Miss
Luconna
Fights Last Night Across Several Cities Fight Cards
Boxers Dorazio, Yarosz, Joseph, Pay chek, Boyd and Transpar enti competed in last night’s actions. Dorazio outpointed Pastor in Philadelphia, Yarosz defeated de John in Pittsburgh, Joseph out pointed Buckler in Louisville, Pay chek stopped Rughero in Des Moines, and Transpar enti outpointed Laporte in Baltimore.
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Philadelphia
Gus Dorazio
Bob Pastor
New York
Pittsburgh
Teddy Yarosz
Ralph de John
Syracuse
Louisville
Emil Joseph
Jimmy Buckler
Des Moines
Johnny J. Paychek
Salvatore Rughero
Italy
Yankees not to break up champions at convention
At the annual big league meeting in New York the Yankees show no willingness to break up their three-time world champions. Trade chatter heats up as Detroit acquires Freddie Hutchinson and talks swirl over possible deals involving Cleveland, Boston, and other clubs as the league debates dead ball, salaries, and extended rosters.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
New York Yankees
Yankees
Tigers
Hutchinson
Detroit Tigers
Freddie Hutchinson
Seattle
Joyner White
Tony Piet
Cleveland Indians
Denny Gatehouse
Earl Averill
Detroit
Elden Auker
Pete Fox
Boston Red Sox
Nationals
Chicago Cubs
National Today
Dimaggio
Dickey
Gehrig
Gordon
Jacob Ruppert
Yanks
Rifle League Opens Season in Northern West Virginia
The 1938-39 rifle league starts in northern West Virginia with six teams due to fire 12 shoulder-to-shoulder matches. Mannington, the 1937-88 champions, begins against Fairmont. Smith Field faces Hundred. Fairview meets Shinnston. Clarksburg has no match this week. Matches shot in four positions with a 95 minute limit.
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Fairmont
Annie Oakley
West Virginia
Northern West Virginia Rifle League
Mannington
Smithfield
Fairview
Shinnston
Clarksburg
Founders Honored at New River Coal Operators Banquet
The 36th annual banquet will honor three founders John Laing of Charleston George Lawton of Quinnimont and W G Caperton of Stab Park. About 150 attendees are expected at Honor Founders Mount Hope tonight.
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Mount Hope
New River Coal Operators Association
John ‘Laing
Charleston
George Lawton
Quinnimont
W. G. Caperton
Stab Park
Cohen and Teammates End Grid Year at Miami
Alvin Cohen of Grafton and his Miami Hurricanes teammates wrap up the football year after beating Georgia and Florida among ten foes. Drake and Catholic beat them, with next season featuring Drake Florida Georgia South Carolina NC State Mercer and more. Coaches Harding and Morris retain first and second string units plus 10 of 12 top backs. only 5 of 36 players graduate.
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Coral Gables
Fle
Alvin Cohen
Grafton
University of Miami
Georgia
Florida
Drake
Catholic
Hurricane
Cohen
Hurricanes
South Carolina
North Carolina State
Mercer
Harding
Morris
Patty Berg Tops 1938 Women Athletes Poll By AP
Freckle-faced Patty Berg is the overwhelming No 1 woman athlete of 1938 in the AP poll of 67 sports editors. Berg led with 164 points after a sensational golf season, while Helen Wills Moody and Katherine Rawls Thompson trailed. The list includes 18 athletes across golf, tennis, swimming, skating, and other sports.
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New York
Patty Berg
Nilion
Associated Press
Miss Berg
Minneapolis
Moody
Helen Wills Moody
Katherine Rawls Thompson
Mrs. Moody
Helen Jacobs
Mrs. Thompson
Alice Marble
Sonja Henle
Lela Hall
Stella Walsh
Mildred Babe Didrickson
Margot Lamb
Molly Tyson
Frank Goldthwaite
Marjorie Gestring
Janet Shock
Anita Lizana
Dan Chandler
Marion Miley
Estell
Lawson Page
Morris Harvey Beats North Carolina Cagers In Opener
Morris Harvey College defeated Appalachian State Teachers College 46 to 34 in Boone in the season opener. The Golden Bears of New River halted Kanawha College 45 to 37 at Montgomery. Morris Harvey heads to Hickory to face Lenoir Rhyne, while Concord meets Fairmont State at Athens. West Liberty travels to Glenville for an early season tilt.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Morris Harvey
Dixie
Appalachian State Teachers College
Boone
N. C
Golden
Bears of
New River
Kanawha College
Montgomery
Hickory
Lenoir- Rhyne
Concord
Fairmont State
Athens
West Liberty
Glenville
Seize Punch Boards As City Drives Gambling
Huntington police chief Sam Dillon ordered seizure and removal of punch boards from stores after the City Ministerial Association opened a gambling crackdown. The confiscation was carried out yesterday as part of the drive to keep such devices out of local businesses.
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Huntington
Sam Dillon
City Ministerial Association
Dillon
Frisch Ties Up With Pirate Club Rumors Fly
Sid Feder reports wild pre season chatter as Frisch rumored to join Pirates while Giants, Tigers, and Indians speculate on trades. Bucky Harris and Bill Terry face questions over pennant decisions. Hollow bat talk and Dykes plans surface with White Sox. Durocher, Hassett, Wilson, and Duke Blue Devils tease headlines.
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Sid Feder
New York
Bucky Harris
Giants
Zeke Bonura
Bill Terry
Zeke
Freddy Hutchinson
Yanks
Pirates
Tigers
Pittsburgh
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Jimmy
Leo Durocher
Buddy Hassett
Jimmy Wilson
Reds
Phillies
Skiff
Texas Christian
Duke Blue Devils
Horned Frogs
Larry Leonard
Hassett and Outlaw Traded to Bees in Straight Swap
The Brooklyn Dodgers shipped first baseman Buddy Hassett and outfielder Jim Outlaw to the Boston Bees for outfielder Gene Moore and pitcher Iva Hutchinson. No cash changed hands in the NL trade announced today from New York.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Buddy Hassett
Jim Outlaw
Boston Bees
Gene Moore
Iva Hutchinson
Moratorium aids owners as delinquent land redemptions rise
The moratorium helps owners regain property without penalties while returning redemption money to counties for schools and debt. About 80,000 tracts are delinquent. If forfeiture occurs, tracts go to county sale with fees added to the owner's tax bill to redeem.
Loans urged by Continen seek productive loans for Americas
Continen argues the American republics present a vast market for productive loans to fund railroads utilities roads and machinery. An official notes about 70 percent of Latin American securities totaling roughly 1.172 billion dollars are held by the United States or related entities amid concerns over defaults.
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United
Latin America Loans Spark Debate On Armament Financing
States investors face default and critics warn loans to Latin America would finance armament rather than repayment. Morgenthau and others cite dollar exchange as central to trade issues with Latin America, worsened by a recession reducing raw material imports. In the first ten months of 1938 US exports to Latin America reached 467.205 million dollars while imports were 412.543 million, vs 1947? 623.562 million imports and 20.454 million exports last year.
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Latin America
Morgenthau
Payroll decline and WPA relief in West Virginia counties
The report shows sharply falling payrolls across Taylor and Preston counties from 1929 to 1938, with Preston dropping to 904,680 and coal income plunging to 520,443. Barbour and Harrison also fell, while Marion rose to 16,358,336 in 1938 aided by WPA and CPA funds totaling 1 148,582 locally. Overall state payroll income declined from 298,604,934 to 177,537,081.
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Taylor
Preston County
Association
Preston
Marion
Barbour County
Taylor and
Barbour
WPA
CPA
Harrison County
West Virginia
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