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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1934

Page

6

All America football picks announced by Collier's 1934

Collier's lists the 1934 Walter Camp All America selections with 34 players from seven colleges. Minnesota dominates with three spots, Alabama two, Stanford one tackle and the quarterback, while Pittsburgh Navy and others receive representation. The team features star back Berwanger and Purdue lineman Purvis, with Yale's Kelley narrowly edged for subbing Hutson.

Collier's Weekly New York Colliers Wallace Rice Berries Navy Lund Minnesota Alabama Stanford Pittsburgh South mid-West Pacific Coast Larson Anie Walter Camp Berwanger Chicago Purvis Purdue Yale Shotwell H. Robinson Tulane Robinson Notre Dame Lester Texas Christian University Bevan Barclay North Carolina Hartwig Ormiston Weisel Southern Methodist Mucha Washington Carter Reynols Lee Barber San Francisco U Calloway Ferrara Columbia Hutson Mosorip Kelley Bogdanski Coligate Erdelatz St. Mary's Grayson Waly Lace Rice Institute Williams California Howell Mickal Louisiana State Berwanger

Evansville Card Fights Highlight Stages Wins

Evansville Indiana hosted a boxing card where Hamilton beat Brady on points, Helims outpointed Denton, and Cook defeated Barillo in Mexico City, with notable performances across Cincinnati and Indianapolis venues.

Evansville Ind al Hamilton Cincinnati King Brady Elmer Helims Atlanta al Denton Dallas Henry Cook Indianapolis Kid Barrilo Mexico D. F

Causes of Drought Article in American Weekly

A distinguished physics professor presents years of drought research in an accessible feature in the American Weekly. The December 16 Baltimore Sunday American issue promotes the magazine and urges readers to buy it from local dealers or newsboys.

Baltimore Sunday American Baltimore American

Babe Ruth Offered Managerial Post With Braves

Babe Ruth may begin next season as an assistant manager with the Boston Braves after managers and owners discussed his future. Ruth, returning from a barnstorming tour, has refused minors posts and a new player contract, aiming to end his big league career as a manager.

Eddie Brietz New York Babe Ruth Swat Braves Bambino Babe Boston Braves Beantown Bill McKechnie Charles Adams Boston Col Jacob Ruppert Yankee Ruth Philadelphia Athletics Boston Red Sox Connie Mack Joe Cronin Orient

Baer Brothers to Box in Wheeling Exhibition Card

Baer Brothers will box in Wheeling with Buddie and Wheeling heavies on December 19 the last stop of their eastern barnstorming trip. An opponent for each is yet to be selected. Maxie the world heavyweight champion will referee the main 10 round bout between Steve O Malley and Sparky Larkin. The program spans 28 rounds.

Wheeling

Duquesne Names Filingham Next Captain For 1935

Pittsburgh December 14 Joe Filingham Charleroi quarterback earns captaincy for the 1935 Duquesne Night Riders succeeding Art Strutt and George Rade. The 1935 schedule begins with a September 20 night game and lists a Kansas State night game September 27 and other autumn contests including Houston Maronette and Catholic University among planned opponents.

Pittsburgh Hns Duquesne Joe Filingham Charleroi Night Riders Art Strutt George Rade Dukes Filingham Rie Morgantown Sthee Kansas State Houston Tex Maronette Ty Miss’ Gan Oitober Pitt Stadon Sk'taemin Eilwates Vi “Ergante Detroit University Catholic University Washi

Largest Hog Raised in Stone House Section

William Ferrence of the Stone House section butchered last week a hog weighing 56 pounds net, said to be the largest ever raised in this section.

William Ferrence Stone House

Dutra Makes Comeback Wins 10th Tourney

Miami report notes Qlin Dutra won the Miami Biltmore open golf tournament, earning $1,200 and beating top pros. Mike Turnesa from Elmsford, NC, finished second at 294 for 72 holes, earning $1,009 in the second division. The field split after the event as players prepared to fly to Nassau for the British Colonial Open December 18-20.

Miami Fla Qlin Dutra Dutra Mike Turnesa Elmsford N. C Nassau Bahama Islands

Basketball Clinic to Boost WVU Players Saturday

Morgantown readers learn of the second annual basketball clinic at the University field house on Saturday December 15. Dr Karl P Schott heads the WVU physical education department and promises varied hints. Chuck Taylor and coaches will lead discussions on technique, followed by a banquet at the Phi House.

Morgantown University Karl P. Schott West Virginia University Department of Physical Education Chuck” ‘Taylor Colteges Wil Tiela House Bill

Radio Schedule Lists Programs and Change Notices

Radio schedule items show programs across CBS NBC and other networks with times from 6:30 P.M. to 1:20 P.M. and 42:00 MID. The list includes titles like Conscience the Fury, Hollywood Hotel, Amos ’n’ Andy, Just Plain Bill, Easy Comedy, and social insurance talk. An authorized RCA-Cunningham tubes dealer advert follows with tube quotes.

NBC Lowell ‘Thomas CBS Woody Willie Billy Batchelor Amos ‘N Andy Myrt Marge Dan Russo Bill Plantation Echoes Ey Davis Paul Keost Bypitone King's Guard Boake Carter Irené Foe Jessica Dick Ligbert Cbs—Court of Human Relations al Goodman WLW Three Brows Bears Cork Dandies Wenr Jesse Crawford O*flynn mc_oolds George Holmes Dkasisle Tom and Betty Nelson

Dominion News Editor and University Doctor Prepare Game Officials Demonstration

The Dominion News editor and Dr. Richard Aspinall of the University will host a night event where coaches players and officials witness a live demonstration of basketball officiating. Sciwot and “Little Sleepy” Glenn will explain single and two official mechanics and the full operation behind game management.

The Dominion News Richard Aspinall University Mountaineers West Virginia Boycats Sciwot Glenn Wil Sam Glenn

Two Bouts Planned at New York Tonight at Garden

Madison Square Garden presents two 10 round bouts as contenders seek title chances before the indoor season ends. John Henry Lewis battles Tony Shucco for a light heavyweight title shot against Bob Olin, with Shucco a slight favorite. Sammy Fuller faces Eddie Cool in the lightweight feature, with winners advancing toward Tony Canzoneri and Barney Ross era milestones.

New York Madison Square Garden John Henry Lewis Tony Shucco Boston Bob Olin the Garden Shucco Lewis Sammy Fuller Eddie Cool Philadelphia Tony Canzoneri Barney Ross

Fire at Kern hotel prompts preliminary inquiry into alarm timing

Commissioners and two deputy fire marshals issued a preliminary report after questioning night clerk Isaac D. Jones bellboy Cleo Evans and janitor William Blank. The fire was suspected 15 minutes or more before alarm. Searchers later found two more charred bodies among about 30 known dead.

Cofresu Paee

Byrns Leads House Speakership Contest Amid Debate

In Washington on December 14 the leadership race for speaker continued with Byrns claiming he would keep hands off. Other candidates listed include Bankhead McCormack Rankin Sabath Arnold Sea Greenwood and Woodrum as factions vie for support during the chaotic contest. An unrelated note reports Assistant Attorney General Prank J Wideman announcing over $1,000,000 in compromise income taxes for the year ahead of the National Crime Conference.

Bankhead Mc’Cormack Massachusetts Rankin, Sabath Ilinois Byrns Chicago Arnold Illinois Sea of California Greenwood Indiana Woodrum Virginia Washington Prank J. Wideman National Crime Conference

Baptists Open Season With Home Game Dec 18

Philippi Mec 14 P - Coach Rex Pyle leads Battling Baptists of Alderson Broaddus College against the Golden Knights of Keyser on Hilltop Court at eight. Key players Sappington Burke Kelly Simmons Pullen Burner show in practice as trio days remaining for full schedule.

Philippi Mec Rex Pyle Baptusis Alderson-Lrcaddu College Golden Knights Keyser Sasitm Baptists Sappington Clarksburg Burke Kelly Simmons Elkins Pullen Richwood Burner Fyfe

Wrestling results from Camden reveal Marsh dominates Sarpolis

In Camden New Jersey Everett Marsh from Colorado defeated Karl Sarpolis of Wilkes Barre in straight falls. The match featured Gino Garibaldi of Italy and Pittsburgh Jim Londos in the event coverage.

Pittsburgh Jim Londos St. Louis Gino Garibaldi Italy Camden N.J Everett Marshall Colorado Karl Sarpolis Wilkes-Barre

County funds seek 92000 dividend and county bill clearance

The article notes a $92,000 dividend and a $30,000 payment for old county bills before Christmas. It mentions sheriff's office disbursing funds countywide and expects economic stimulation from the dividend in Grafton business activity this season.

Grafton

Classified Ad Notices From Sentinel Century

The Sentinel lists rental ads for a furnished house with bath and modern amenities and for rent of rooms with private bath. It also notes help wanted for a bookkeeper and general work at Grafton Motor Co and Plymouth, plus an electrical repair and wiring request. Also offered are two small pianos for sale or shipment to factory and a filling station for rent, with names and contact hints.

Grafton Motor, Co Plymouth West Ml Street

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across Clues Snarl

Puzzle text shows jumbled Across clues with misread letters and misordered numbers stemming from OCR. Readable entries include weight form, verb form, and items like parrot and ship officer, but many entries are garbled. The fragment hints at a themed crossword with varied clues across sciences, geography, and objects.

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