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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1932

Page

5

Varsity to Meet Alumni in Main Teat Showdown

Grafton Hi Bearcats switch from football to basketball for a Friday night doubleheader with the Grafton Hi Alumni. Reserve Lynn Faulkner's team opens at 7, followed by McKinney's Bearcats aiming to prove their upstart lineup can beat a veteran Alumni group led by Ernie Riddle and Irish Warsworth.

Harry Donnachie Grafton Hi Bearcats Grafton Hi Lynn Faulkner McKinney Bearcat Ernie” Riddle Warsworth Bearcats Red” Shoemaker Beverlin Riddle Buzzer” Bee Paul Willis

Weather Holds Up Business in Ohio Valley Region

Winter’s grip slows early 1933 business outlook across Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and parts of Indiana with 67 percent of bankers and industries predicting fair to good conditions for the first quarter of 1933. Shippers warn of increased car demand and coal and stone sectors anticipate higher need despite subdued automotive and petroleum activity. Caton of Louisville elected chairman.

Cincinnati Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Indiana Ohio Valley Shippers’ Advisory Board Coal and Coke Committee Lvestock Beause F Qporay Caton Louisville

Cleveland in Flu Epidemic Strains School Absence

In Cleveland about five percent of the enrollment area was absent from classes due to an influenza epidemic. Dr L W Childs, head of school health service, estimated roughly 7,500 absent with reports from suburban schools suggesting total ill around 10,000. Last week pneumonia deaths reached 34 and diphtheria deaths 10.

Cleveland L.W- Childs

Baseball owners trim payroll deadline set for May

New York December reports owners of the American and National Leagues met to set May 15 as the trim deadline for the player limit of 23 per club excluding coaches and managers, keeping payrolls lean while allowing trades. They rejected broader limits on salaries or radio bans, and discussed broadcasting policy with mixed positions across clubs.

New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals John Arnold Heydler National League Interam Hej Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Chicago Cubs Boston Braves

Harpster and Stuhldreher Considered as Tech Coach

Pittsburgh December 1944 reports name Howard Harpster former Carnegie Tech star and Geneva College coach and Harry Stuhldreher Villanova coach and ex Notre Dame star as likely successors to resigning football mentor Bob Waddell at Tech. Applications pour in after Sunday night designation. both coaches are noted for prior success and seek gridiron charge. Selection likely soon as Tech teams have long maintained high scores.

Pittsburgh Howard Harpster Carnegie Tech Geneva College Harry Stuhldreher Villanova College Notre Dame Bob Waddell Tech Tartan Athletic Stuhldreher Harpstér Waddell

Jersey City Club owner given deadline on settlement plan

International Baseball League directors ended a two day dispute over the Jersey City Club finances. They gave owner Sam Colacurcio until January 10 to present a satisfactory settlement plan. The club owes about 100000 dollars, 38000 linked to the Brooklyn operation, amid potential legal action for 110000 dollars against the National League club.

New York International Baseball League Jersey City Sam Colagarcio Brooklyn Colacurcio National League International League

Simpson Independents Top Grafton Y M A In Season Opener

Simpson Independents defeated Grafton YM A 30 to 18 in the season opener at the gym. The contest stayed tight until the fourth quarter when Simpson pulled away. Newton led Simpson with heavy scoring, while Blaney and Glenn added solid contributions.

Simpson Independants Grafton Y. M. A Simpson Simpson Boys Simpson M. Newton Yee Blaney Glenn Perdyce A. Newton Olivia M. Newton Murphy Wolfe W. M Donnuchle Keefover Evans Ridenour Hudson

Townsend declines comment on resignation rumor

Charleston dispatch reports Tax Commissioner T. C. Townsend publicly unavailable to discuss rumors that his resignation would take effect January 1. Townsend refused to confirm or deny the reports, stating he had no statement to make. Governor Conley said Townsend’s resignation had not been submitted to him.

Charleston T. C. Townsend Townsend Conley

Originating Humor Is Solemn Task For Marx Brothers

New York reporters chronicle six writers and seven solemn Marx Brothers as they brainstorm gags in a sunlit office. For five hours daily they critique and improvise lines, joking about bread, raids, and open manholes while the newsroom hums with mock gravitas.

New York Chico Groucho Marx Marx Brothers Arthur Sheekman Groucho Terible Nat Perrin Tar

Woman Goes On Trial After Husband Slaying in Kane

Beatrice Sullivan, 38, is indicted for slaying husband Neil Sullivan, 39, a salesman, after a quick arrest within hours. Grand jury deliberated three hours, eight of 44 veniremen selected, case set for trial. Neil Sullivan was found dead at the wheel with two gunshot wounds October 6. Beatrice has been out on a $5,000 bond.

Kane Beatrice Sullivan Neil Sullivan

Arrests in Clearspring Fires Linked to Trio

Three men Leonard Seville 22 Vistor Seville 18 and Page Full 21 were arrested in Hagerstown Maryland amid a span of eight fires in Clearspring over three months. Police say the Seville brothers confessed and implicated Hull in starting the blazes.

Hagerstown Viciustry Clearspring ofRere Leonard-Seville Vistor Seville Brothers Hull Bull-ae

Civil War veteran rites held at Wheeling

George W Prager 89, last member of Company I First West Virginia Volunteer Infantry, buried Tuesday. Enlisted 1861 at 18, served under General Hunter in key Civil War battles. Attended all Grand Army of the Republic encampments in West Virginia, last two, and in 1927 attended Tow encampment.

Wheeling

Potomac State Plans 21 Basketball Games for 1933 Season

Keyser December 14 Potomac State's basketball team is slated for 21 games this season Athletic Director George F Parrish announced Eleven games will be abroad and ten at home The schedule may expand if a game with Shepherd College and a Davis College matchup can be booked Additional plans include Freshmen games at Keyser West Virginia and efforts to secure opponents

Davis Bikinis College

Fairview High School to Hold Annual Football Banquet

Fairview High announces its annual football banquet will be held Friday night in the high school economics ballroom. Awards will be presented to various players and participants as part of the event.

Fairview Ellision Dinker Misa Corrine Cyton

Panthers Clash With USC Alumni in Rose Bowl Prep

Pittsburgh reporters note Week two climate woes hinder Panthers practice ahead of a bid to face Southern California. Coach Sutherland cites weather as worse than three years ago, Panthers hold indoor workouts in East End armory as scouts Kern and Hengartner await. On Saturday the team meets the USC grads using Trojan formations.

Pittsburgh Bitersburgh Panthers Southern California Jock” Sutherland the! Coms East End Bill Kern Ulchard Hengartner Souther California U.S. C

Confident Pitt Will Match Trojans In Rose Bowl

Don Harrison, Pittsburgh athletic director, predicted the Panthers will be as strong offensively as Southern California in the Rose Bowl game. After scouting USC’s 13–0 win over Notre Dame, he cited Pitt’s near shutout defense against Stanford and warned against overconfidence. Coach Howard Jones planned light drills then rest as USC readies for Pittsburgh.

Los Angeles Don Harrison Pittsburgh Panthers University of Southern California Pasadena Trojans Notre Dame Harrison Howard Jones

Carnera Knocks Out Peterson In Fourth Round

Primo Carnera wins by technical knockout in the fourth round against Big Boy Peterson of Milwaukee in Grand Rapids. Peterson’s handlers tossed in the towel as the fighters hit the canvas for the fourth time in that round.

Grand Rapids Mich Big Peterson MillWaukee

Babe Didrikson I Rest Comment Denied Endorsement Use

New Orleans December 14 via Southern Amateur Athletic Union committee suspended Mildred Babe Didrickson over an automobile advertisement using her name and photo without proper authorization. Investigators reported the release lacks her signature or a valid copy, and the committee demands either the original or a photostatic copy for verification.

New Orleans southern Amateur Athletic_ Jon Mildred Didrickson Daas Lawrence Dr. Benedetta Rel Miss Didrikson New

Babe Didrikson Drops Amateur Status After A A A Decision

Mildred Babe Didrikson Zaharias refused to speak about her suspension by the Southern Association of Amateur Athletics. She stated she would not decide until she returns to Dallas to appeal the ruling or discuss the matter with Foster Jacoby. Her comments were brief and downcast as the case unfolds.

Houston Tex Mildred Babe Didtikson Texas A.A Detlin Dallas Foster

Basketball game summary with unclear details

Readable data shows a basketball game with incomplete scores and player notes. Mentions Jana center, high scorer GiB with 11 points, and a 26 to 16 time reference. Ejection due to fouls noted amid unclear team names and final score.

Jana Wayni

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