Buddy Myer Wins American League Batting Title
Buddy Myer, Washington Senators second baseman, officially won the 1935 AL batting crown with a .349 average, edging Joe Vosmik of Cleveland by one point and Jimmy Foxx by two. He also earned the $500 leading hitter award after a late surge, aided by golf to sharpen his eye and a move from leadoff.
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Chicago
Char- Wee Bolomon
Buddy) Myer
Washington
P Jay
Joe Vosmik
Cleveland
Jimmy Foxx
Boston Red Sox
Myer
Ty Cobb
Senator Star
Myer Hie Haile
Vosmik
T‘t Department
Vas
Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
Green
Foxx
Ere
Qehrig
Ben Gehrig
Yankees
Sharley Gehringer
Detroit
Werber
Boston
Bae
St. Louis Browns
Jack
Browns
Tigers
Back On The Job Jack's Jottings Returns From Hiatus
The columnist resumes after a brief absence. Highlights include reactions to the Graf ton News Baby Contest and upcoming high school and college sports events. Mentioned are Jane Lew intramural hoops, Broaddus College, and St Augustine’s High five with Fellowsville. Football notes touch Pitt and USC. Rose Bowl looming.
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St. Augustine's
Fellowsville
Newbury High
Dick Gerkins
Seeme
Pressure to Decide on February Special Legislature Session
Fragmented report shows Harry Kop and PBA urging decisive action before February on a special session of the legislature to secure funds. Hopkins discussed relief and federal works jobs, with Gov Philip A La Follette of Wisconsin cited amidst calls for hospital relief and increased quotes.
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Gage Onsen
Harry L. Kop- Pba
Plvanis
Hopkins
Ap& Bew
Philip.a. LaFollette
Wisebtalmed
Suspect to be returned from Morgantown this week
State troopers plan to extradite Sparks Jordan, 27, involved in breaking and entering and linked to several robberies. Other gang members detained and arrest records point to his role in the Uniontown area.
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Morgantown
Tate
Uniontown
Jordan
Char- M
Lindbergh Case Confession Hoped as Hauptmann Questioned
Reported move to secure a full confession in the Lindbergh kidnapping continues with Hauptmann under questioning. Governor Hoffman and Attorney General Wilentz were not available for comment as officials in Trenton weigh the prospects of pressuring for a confession. In Fayetteville, Trooper Kincaid cited a daylight holdup confession by Melvin Ride, age 22, at a Gauley Bridge Vatoomy.
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Lindy
Richard Hauptmann
Wilentz
Hoffman
Bi Worman
Charles . Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmannn
Trenton
David T. Wilents
Fayetteville
R. Kincaid
State Police
Melvin
Kimball
Gauley Bridge
Louis Offers Week's Laughs From Pro Football Odds
A collection of 1940s sports quips and notes by Andy Clark mentions Joe Louis jokes, Casey Stengel comments, and players like Ned LeGrande and Myles Lane. It touches on football, hockey, and polo figures, plus a sketch of a quirky all Smiths team led by Riley Smith.
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Andy Clark
Associated Press
New York
Joe Louis
Paulino
Brooklyn
Casey Stengel
Mungo
Dodgers
Ned LeGrande
William and Mary
Blondy Ryan
Goofy Gomez
Bun Cook
Anderson
Rangers
Myles Lane
Dartmouth
Bruins
Bump Hadley
Washington
Tommy Hitchcock
Jock McAvoy
Buzz Wetzel
Ohio State
Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit
University of Detroit
Polo Grounds
Jack Ryder
The
Cincy Enquirer
Smiths
Riley Smith
Alabama
Stanford Starts Work for Rose Bowl Amid Moscrip Uncertainty
Stanford University began workouts for the Rose Bowl with James Moscrip possibly sidelined by knee surgery. The star end is in hospital and may not be ready for Pasadena while the rest of the squad trains. Coach Tiny Thornell studied Texas A&M film to counter SMU’s aerial attack, insisting SMU is strong but not invincible.
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Stanford University
Calif
Stanford
Eridmen
James
Monk) Moscrip
Southern Methodist University
Ils Teg
Suspect Arrested After Bicycle Theft Sparks Police Action
Faviah called the police after a bicycle and a person, Dalton, vanished following the theft. Police quickly pursued and captured the suspect, who worked at the dam, confessing he “always wanted a good bicycle.” An alarmy o'clock, likely stolen property, was found on another person during the arrest.
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Faviah
Parvish
Dalton
A.B. Lockard
Earl Demoes
Flanagan Garners Beacom All State Honors
Francis Flanagan, a Grafton High School graduate and Potomac State College guard, earned a spot on Beacom’s All State team. Despite being one of the lightest and youngest players, he started regularly for the squad on both football and basketball duties.
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Grafton
Francis Flanagan
Potomac State College
J. Patrick Beacom
Francis
Rorse" Lough
Horton Smith Tops Golfers in Biltmore Open Finals
Coral Gables Fla Dec 16 Horton Smith led after 36 holes at 139 three under par and faced two pros in the finals of the 10000 Biltmore Open as amateurs chased Henry L Doherty trophy. Smith built a 70 yesterday with four birdies while John Milutic Bruce Coltart Al Nelson and Al Watrous trailed. Johnny Revolta stood at 146.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Horton Smith
Henry Russell
Henry L. Doherty
Smith
John Milutic
Youngstown
Ohio
Bruce Coltart
Woodcrest
N. J
al Nelson
Hopewell
al Watrous
Detroit
Johnny Revolta
PG. A. Champion
Grafton Man Is Jailed For Drunken Driving
J M McHale of Grafton a truck driver pleaded guilty to drunken driving before Magistrate Ona n Jefferys in justice court this morning. He received 25 dollars and costs, 15 days in jail, license revoked, and car impounded for six months. The case was moved from Mayor E O Waugh's court and police Ned made the arrest. The car belonged to a fellow worker and was released on the return of the owner to the city.
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J. M. McHale
Grafton
Onan
Jefferys
McQale
E. O. Waugh
Ned
Santa Claus Parade Lights Up Grafton Streets
A large parade in Grafton will feature Santa Claus and his reindeer guests from the cold north. Stores display new Christmas toys for children to admire as they visit to tell Santa their wishes. The Main Street procession starts at 9 PM with Santa greeting well behaved youngsters, a hometown celebration planned to rival big-city events.
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Santo
Grafton
Santa
Main Street
Santa Claus
New York
Victory Highs Crowned Favorite for State Grid Title
Charleston December report cites Victory High School Clarksburg as favored state grid champion per unofficial guide, with Bud Tesch backing the claim though not officially. The Victory team won nine straight, while all Southern selections honored players from Oak Hill Hinton Beckley and more. Keen horse racing feature at Charles Town drew large crowds and betting surged to 649372 dollars, with jockey Sammy Palumbo netting 24 wins across the meet.
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Charleston
Victory High School
Clarksburg
Claire Abbott
Fairmont
C. A
Bud) Tesch
Salem
State Board of Appeals
Victory
Tesch
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Catego
Oak Hill
Rush of
Fury
Boyd
Hinton
Stansbury
Beckley
Neely
Otter
Jennings Randolph
Charles ‘Town
Charles Town
A. J. Boyle
Sammy Palumbo
Brooklyn
Detroit Lions Win, Take Pro Football Crown in Mud
Detroit defeated New York Giants 26 to 7 at University of Detroit Stadium. Ace Gutowsky opened scoring, Dutch Clark added a second TD, Danowski connected with Ken Strong for the Giants, and Buddy Parker sealed the win with a late interception return for a touchdown.
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Detroit
Detriot
Lions
New York Giants
University of Detroit
Ace Gutowsky
Giants
Presniswell
Dutch ‘Clark
New York
Danowski
Ken Strong
Buddy Parker
Harry Newman
Legion Head Advocates Cash Bonus for Veterans
The Legion leader argues for immediate cash payment of veterans certificates saying it serves the welfare of the country. Opponents claim the cost is exaggerated while the official tally remains uncertain. The commander urges lawmakers to inform the American people about the wartime burden and potential benefits to national welfare.
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Vinson
America
Congress
Murphy
World
Mands
Sophrne
All County Schools To Close Friday Afternoon
All Taylor county schools will close Friday afternoon for Christmas holidays, from the office of the county superintendent. John Felbo, proprietor of a Slay ing beer garden, was arrested on charges of killing Audren E ams, 26, during an altercation. Audren died in a Charleston hospital a few hours after the shooting. About $20,000 will be paid this week to teachers and for maintenance of the school system.
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Smithers
W. Va
John
Taylor County
Will Felbo
Audren
Will
WPA to supervise food distribution for needy families
Beckley December 16. E Worrell county relief administrator announces the WPA will supervise distribution of food to needy families effective today.
Gambling devices cleared in Raleigh County raid
State police report Raleigh County now free of all gambling devices after a crackdown. No further details were provided on locations or individuals involved. Authorities announced the clearance today in Beckley as part of the ongoing effort to curb illegal gambling.
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Beckley
Raleigh County
Grace Minor Draws Ten Day Term in County Jail
Grace Minor of Latrobe Street Negress was sentenced to ten days in Taylor County Jail by Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys for being drunk on Latrobe Street late Saturday night. State Trooper O. E. Cox arrested Minor and filed the charge after a default on a $5 fine.
Ada Miller Held For Grand Jury Action In Stabbing
Magistrate H. W. Herndon ordered Ada Miller held for grand jury action on a charge of stabbing Virginia Terry in the throat in Keystone West Virginia.
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Keystone
W. Va
H. W. Herndon
Ada Miller
Virginia Terry
A Beautiful Christmas Gift Pair of Glasses
A pair of new glasses in the latest mountings is a beautiful and useful gift. First quality lenses mounted in modern frames. Every job guaranteed. Prices reasonable. Dr. F. M. Glenn, Optometrist, Grafton, W. Va. Phone 5920.
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F. M. Glenn
Optometrist
Grafton
W. Va
National Labor Board Orders Fruehauf to Reinstate Workers
The National Labor Relations Board ordered Fruehauf Trailers of Detroit to stop hiring private detectives to spy on unions and to reinstate seven workers with back pay. It found workers were discharged for union activity and cited a detective, J. N. Martin, who posed as an employee and threatened union organizing efforts. The board described Fruehauf as the nation’s largest trailer maker and detailed surveillance of union activity at the plant.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Fruehauf Trailer Company
Detroit
J. N. Martin
United Automobile Workers Floca
Fruehaus Company
Martin
J. L. Peterson
Earl Vosler
Peterson
Negro Motorman Held in Manslaughter Case
Magistrate H. W. Hernd held Sam Hill, a negro motorman, for grand jury action on manslaughter charges in the death of fellow motorman John Davis. The state alleges Hill was negligent in letting his locomotive approach Davis's machine.
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Hemphill
W. Va
H. W. Hernd
Sam Hill
John Davis
Hill
Davis
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