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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1937

Page

6

Stydahar Named All-Pro Tackle In 1937 Grid Team

New York December 18 The Chicago Bears tackle Joe Stydahar earned 43 points to lead the All-Pro grid selections. Tur kaut Edwards Washington and Mel Hein New York topped positions with 40 and 39 points respectively. Sammy Baugh and other stars earned spots as Packers and Cardinals players plus a lone freshman, Gaynell Tinsley, was listed among the elites.

New York Joe Stydahar Chicago Stydahar Edwards Clark Turk Edwards Washington Harl Clark Detroit Lions Baugh Ernie Detroit Cirt Battles Clark Hinkle Green Bay Packers Gaynell ‘Tinsley Chicago Cardinal Mel Hein New York Giants Chos Ee Hill Hewitt Philadelphia Dackle Joe Studahar Hears Lon Evans Green Bay George Musso Bears Packle Chicago Cardinals Earl Dutch) Clark Sammy Baugh Battles Ppnack

Wrestling Results Mixed From Cities Worldwide

Wrestlers from Providence New York New Haven and other cities posted quick wins and several disqualifications after two falls apiece. Notable bouts included Jessé James defeating Dr John Murphy in Boston 38 20 and Gus Sonnen erg beating George Sauer in Lincoln by straight falls. A Bombay India challenger defeated Lou Plummer in Minneapolis on a foul. The card also listed Shik Japan and two other matches ending in a one hour draw in San Diego.

Providence R. J Casey Pinkelstein New York Mice Rogoski Poland New Haven Conn Rob Russell Texas Gino Garibaldi St. Louis Jessé James Hollywood Calif John Murphy Boston Lincoln Neb Gus Sonnenerg George Sauer Los Angeles Minneapolis Prince Bhu Pinder Bombay India Lou Plummer Baltimore

Tech Team Gets Sun Bowl Ready in Snow Texas

JUBBOCK Texas December 15. Techs Red Raiders practiced in three inches of snow as they prepared for the Sun Bowl game with West Virginia on New Year’s Day at El Paso. Coach Cawthon said they were ready and warned WVU papers may misread them.

Jubbock Texas Tech Red Raiders University of West Virginia el Paso Cawthon West Virginia

Successor to Meehan Sought at Manhattan

Manhattan moves its football teams to feature attractions while seeking a successor to the respected Chick Meehan. Meehan resigns after 17 years as head coach at Syracuse University and Manhattan to devote full time to business.

Chick Meehan Meehan Syracuse New York University Manhattan

Los Angeles Open Abandoned Threatens California Winter Golf

The $8,000 Los Angles open was called off straining the California winter golf program. Sponsors said no underwriter could be found and the event may sink January tournaments across the coast. If not revived, Pasaden a Oakland opens may also be canceled and eastern pros could skip the California winter scene.

Los Angeles California Junior Chamber of Commerce Pasadena Oakland Great Neck National Professional Golf Association Bing Crosby del Mar Sacramento

Tall players still sought in basketball recruiting drives

Long, tall players dominate coach chatter as West Texas Teachers weighs a six four quint. Raymond Shackle ford boosts a 6.9 average while several others range from 6.3 to 6.5. Other notes mention Haines as Dodgers coach, Sammy Baugh in football talks, and boxing and boxing-adjacent events with Schmeling and Poord.

Eddie Brietz New York al Baggett West Texas Teachers Raymond Shackleford Schmeling Thomas Haines Jess Haines Dodgers Jimmy Phelan Washington California Sixto Escor Bar Sammy Baugh Washington Redskins Joe Jacobs Germany Max Schmeling Ben Poord Hamburg Kid Brewer Appalachian Jack Doyle Mike Jacobs Tommy Farr Mike Jack London Bobby Dunkelberger High Point Nort Sa South Carolina

Mountaineer Lads Face Strong Texans in Sun Bowl Race

A National rating places the Mountaineers and Texans close in the Sun Bowl race with Texas Tech at Lubbock hosting. Altitude and climate may favor the Texans who travel about 500 miles, while Morgantown's Mountaineers face over 2,000 miles to the game site.

Lubbock Te Tech Southwest Morgantown el Paso Texas Specife Elvis Connelsile Morgan- Aon Christman

Chicago Likely Bid On Schmeling Louis Title Bout

Chicago appears poised to host the Schmeling versus Louis title fight with promoter Mike Jacobs favoring a Windy City venue in February or March. New York’s crowd and Jewish attendance are noted as factors, while Detroit remains a distant secondary consideration.

New York Chicago Max Joe Louis Detroit Schmeling Ror Harry ‘Thomas Garden Mike Jacobs Mike Herr Schmeling Pagens Jacobs Schmeling Windy City Mia

Mountaineers Face Sold Out Sun Bowl Broadcast Plan

West Virginia travels for a New Year day Sun Bowl with the Mountaineers receiving limited tickets, all sold or reserved. WMMN Fairmont plans to rebroadcast the game locally as Sun Festival Association grants telegraph carriers permission. Kickoff 2:00 p m Mountain Time, 4:00 p m EST.

Talnae Bi Mountaineer West Virginia Sun Festival Association WMMN Fairmont Mountaineers

Rule changes in cage game under attack

South Bend Indiana report on George B. Keegan a Notre Dame coach with a 4 year record 947 victories 78 defeats and a tie argues rule changes foster upsets and favor weaker teams He critiques the 10 second and three second rules saying they reduce offense and open space while the center jump change and other adjustments shift balance He notes meters in Boatefield Oregon earned 258 in first week of operation

South Bend Ind George B. Keegan University of Notre Dame Keegan University of Minnesota Valparaiso Allegheny College Central High School of LaCrosse Wis St. Thomas of St.Paul

Dole Takes On Added Duties At Beaver High

Beav er High School coach Bil Dole adds duties as president of the city basketball league a six club circuit. Morgantown is favored as the football training site under coach Floyd Schwarzewalder with invitations to senior stars to begin tonight as approvals come from I E Ewing of the State High School Athletic Association Cassy Ryan leads Fare with a strong year across the state.

Associated Press Bil Dole Beaver High School Bluefield Morgantown Floyd Schwarzewalder I. E. Ewing State High School Athletic Association Cassy Ryan

Toledo Star Star forward Chuckoyits sets scoring mark

Toledo star Chuckoyits, a Toledo University forward, scored 41 points in a game against Adrian College to lead the Ohio all state collegiate scoring for the season. The 21 year old junior powered his team to an 84 to 18 win in Michigan quin tec. His 41 points tie or surpass the all sports record for a college player in a single game.

Toledo Char Chuck Chuckoyits Toledo “University Ohio Adrian Mich Michigan Edwards

Much Interest Indue Battle Sparks Oacana Meet

The Oacana meet drew strong interest as several matches ended by slim margins. P Moore upset Ed Reed 100 to 90 in one point decision, Allen Garner beat Tom Miller 100 to 89, and P Miller defeated R Dedtone 108 to 0 in straight plays. Tom Miller won 20 to 16 over Clyde Hudson in three cushion. Tonight features first round matches in both sections and the nightly attendance prize will be awarded.

Oacana P. Moore Reed Allen Garner Tom Miller P. Miller R. Dedtone Clyde Hudson

Shanghai Council Bans Roosevelt Film as Censorship Stirs

The Shanghai municipal censorship board announced a ban targeting a Roosevelt related film. Officials said the action was meant to remove references to a political stance and eliminate content about “greater nations” from public view. The decision follows objections raised during a screening and reflects local control over cinema.

Classified WANTED Zone Organizer

Wanted ad seeks a zone organizer with training offered. Good income and chance for advancement. Apply by writing Box M for interview.

Public Notice of Complex West Virginia Chancery Case

The filing concerns liens on real estate to satisfy judgments against Charles Carder and Josephine Carder. a deed of trust and fraudulent conveyance are being challenged. court orders require publication and response. A separate chancery action in Grafton Banking and Trust Company seeks to collect debts from Michael J Welch estate with publication in Grafton newspaper. non resident defendants and unknown heirs must appear. Commissioner’s notice requests creditors and beneficiaries of Bessie MacDaniel estate to file claims with vouchers at the Taylor County office.

L. ©. Haymond Jooanter Tnt Siren Interest Costa Et B Justice of the Peace Eo County Jones Gr C. J Carder Ofanber W. & Leach Pesce O. R. Jones Ad Jones J. Careder Josephine Cardar Josephine Carder Charles Carder Taylor County West Viit West Virginia Riles Courbioot Rinehart Grafton Banking and ‘Trust Company of Grafton West Cev Ghanceryy Joseph A. Joliiffe de Bonis Michael J. Welch John W Joby Florence Welch Merle Watkins Bessie McDan Lel Bessié Mac Daniel

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