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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1935

Page

6

Louis Knocks Basque Paulino Unconscious In Fourth Round

In Madison Square Garden Joe Louis stops Paulino Paulino in 2 minutes 32 seconds of the fourth round for his 22nd knockout in 26 pro fights. The bout draws 20 000 spectators and a $128 304.75 gross gate.

Max Schmelling Tsidor Gastanaga Havana Charlie Retzlaff St. Paul Louis Paulino Garien Schmeling Yankee Stadium Pauline Arthur Donavan Azcudin Max

Wrestling results headline from last night

Boston wrestlers O Mahoney 225 from Ireland defeated Steele 205 of Glendale California in one fall. Philadelphia wrestler Barber 218 from Cambridge Massachusetts defeated Chewacki 247 of Oklahoma in one fall.

Boston Danno O'Mahoney Ireland Ray Steele Glendale Calif Philadelphia Hank Barber Cambridge Mass Chief Chewacki Oklahoma

Red Sox Buy $300,000 Worth of Christmas Gifts

Christmas shopping for ball players was brisk as major league magnates met in Chicago. The notable deal included a $300,000 purchase by Tom Yawkey for the Red Sox, reflecting seasonal moves by team owners.

Red Sox Chicago Tom Yawkey

Southeastern Conference approves aid for athletes amid debate

The SEC executive committee approved a new amendment allowing consideration of athletic ability in student values and in awarding financial aid. Eleven members voted yes, Vanderbilt opposed, Sewanee did not vote. The move drew praise from coaches who said it is above board, while some criticized it as subsidizing athletes. The amendment limits aid to not exceed the value of non athletic factors and persists with the intent to not grant aid mainly for athletic services.

Atlanta Southeastern Conference Southeastern Vanderbilt University Sewanee

Pitt Panthers Face Southern California in Revenge Match

Pittsburgh's Panthers travel to Los Angeles aiming to atone for 1930 and 1933 Rose Bowl losses. Coach Jock Sutherland's team seeks victory over Howard Jones' Trojans after a season of mixed results. Pitt previously beat USC 20-6 in the 1929-30 game in Pittsburgh.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh Panthers University of Southern California Jock Sutherland Trojan Pitt Troy Howard Jones

Pirates to Play Charity Grid Contest With College All Stars

The Pittsburgh Pirates pro football men faced an eleven of tri-state college stars in a snowbound charity game ending the season. The pro team held an advantage on the field due to the heavy snow and was largely composed of players from Ohio State Duquesne West Virginia Carnegie Tech and Georgetown. Last year the charity game ended 27 to 0 in favor of the Pirates. The teams met under pro rules.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Ohio State Duquesne West Virginia Carnegie Tech Georgetown Pirates

Oklahoma Coach Calls Tuition Interest in Athletes A Fine Point

Captain Lawrence Jones expresses approval of the practice of covering legitimate expenses for attending the institution, including tuition, fees, books, and board, as part of the broader discussion on college athletics.

Lawrence Biff) Jones Oklahoma

Survey Aims To Eliminate Game Pockets In West Virginia

Monongahela forest district game protectors study unbalanced game ranges over a 26 mile strip. Fall and winter grouse foods are excellent and deer food is plentiful. winter cover is the most limiting factor. Committee to review state game laws meets next month in Parkersburg or Morgantown. banning wild turkeys in eastern Panhandle. Blacksville rod and gun club formed in Monongalia county. 12 year old Hugh Jackson helps protect a car while hunters returned empty handed, with several game found.

Charleston Monongahela Forest District Dietz Wetzel County Rod Sn Gun Club Conservation Commission Parkersburg Morgantown Panhandle Boy Wins Blacksville Monongalia Hugh Jackson Marlinton Hugh

Miami Biltmore Open Draws 200 Golfers in Coral Gables

More than 200 professional golfers begin the $10,000 Miami Biltmore open in Coral Gables Florida with only two absentees Olin Dutra of California and Walter Hagen. Favorite Johnny Regolta PGA champion leads field with recent Sarasota victory and rivals Gene Sarazen Denny Shute and Willis MacFarlane seek a repeat.

Coral Gables Fla Olin Dutra California Walter Hagen Johnny Regolta Sarasota Gene Sarazen Denny Shute Willis MacFarlane Biltmore

Fires Probed in Huntington Four-Residence Blaze

Firemen fought a serious blaze destroying one residence and damaging others in Huntington on December 14. Investigators probed the cause as residents reported smoke and alarms activating, with no fatalities reported.

Huntington

Cards to Run Twenty Clubs Next Season

St Louis Cardinals plan a nationwide baseball network with at least 20 stands for next season. They will own Sacramento in the Pacific Coast League, expanding the chain from coast to coast and adding Class AA teams to their holdings alongside Rochester Columbus and others. Sam Breadon presides over a system representing about 600 players across leagues from Major to D.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Sacramento Cal Red Birds Rochester N. C Columbus Centre Cardinals Houston Cardinal Combine Sam Breadon

Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities Boxing Card

Boxing card results from New York Detroit Philadelphia Erie Milwaukee and Hollywood with multiple bouts. Notable outcomes include Joe Louis stopping Paulino Azcudun and Eddie Mader outpointed by Jack Gibbons A series of decisions knockouts and draws feature talents such as Frank Androff Houston Ash Tommy Freeman Texas Joe Dundee and Ray Actis with various weights and locales.

New York Joe Louis Detroit Paulino Azcudun Spain al Attore Philadelphia Eddie Mader Jack Gibbons St. Paul Billy Ketchell Nathan Mann New Haven Conn Nick Masters Far Rockaway N. Y Max Marek Chicago Joe Lipps Washington D. C Tiger al Lewis Jimmy Murray Frank Androff Frank Shierson Pennsylvania Harry ‘Thomas Eagle Bend Minn Houston Ash Rayford W. Va Billy Tressi Batavia Ill Eddie Rousehold Alliance Tampa Fla Tommy Freeman Hot Springs Ark Texas Joe Dundee Beaumont Tex Drew Eddie — Cool Tony Falco Erie Maxie Strub Lee Shepard Ollie Graf Milwaukee Garry Baldwin Pittsburgh Hollywood Calif Ray Actis San Francisco Hue Rowsey Los Angeles

UCLA Plays St. Marys At San Francisco Field

UCLA meets St Marys Gaels in San Francisco after St Marys held Fordham to a tie and recently routed Oregon. The Gaels improve as the season progresses while UCLA aims to rebound from earlier results.

UCLA St. Marys San Francisco Field San Francisco Stopford University of Sothern California Los Angeles St. Mary's Gaels Fordham Gaels University of Oregon

Tigers Bid to Offset Sox Power With Simmons Purchase

The Tigers add Al Simmons from the White Sox for 85000 dollars to counter Red Sox strength, aiming to bolster Chicago baseball’s world champions lineup.

Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Roger Cramer Athletics Tigers al Simmons Chicago White Sox

Restaurant and Beer Garden Opened by William Gall

William Gall opens The Spot at 28 East Main Street in the former Yaste restaurant venue. The new restaurant and beer garden offers low priced meals and a redecorated interior with a modern kitchen open for public inspection. Gall, formerly of Philippi, is noted locally for his enterprise.

W. M Bill” Gall Philippi East Main Street Yaste U Mr. Gall

State police seize three slot machines in beer parlors

In Parkerburg police confiscated three slot machines in beer parlors. In Huntington on December 14 officials reported a deficit in all operating funds except the health department as of December 1.

Parkersburg Huntington Cite Health Department

Irish Defeat Newburg Five in Rough Victory

St Augustine High School defeated Newburg High 21 to 8 on Newburg floor. Irish led 9 to 5 at halftime and featured Joe Barlow scoring nine points, with Whelan adding six. Newburg’s captain Silcott led with three points as fouls mounted on both sides in a notably rough game.

Fighting Irish St. Augustine Newburg Joe Barlow Whelan Silcott Shay Parnell Weaver T. Coi Ag Ga Hussian Warder Cockrell Newbure Brutto

RELIEF PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE DISBANDED

The advisory committee on county relief was deemed unnecessary after careful review. The secretary stressed no animosity or lack of support for the program and noted members had not been called to advise as expected. The board included Charles H. Warder president Leslie J. Loar and others with E. G. Kuhn as secretary.

Charles H. Warder Leslie J. Loar B. F. Davidson John Ed, Wards, Jr E. G. Kuhn

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