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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

6

Aggies Favored Over Fordham In Cotton Bowl Odds

Texas A and M is rated the favorite against Fordham in the Cotton Bowl based on a full stat comparison. Texas A and M edges Fordham in games played, rushing and passing yards, total offense, and punting while Fordham shows strong defense and an intangible spirit.

Felix R. McKnight Dallas Texas A Fordham Aggies Texas University Fordhams Texas Aggies Fodham Pitt Texans Rams Fred Thomson Arkansas Jim Crowley

Bowling Scores Force Results Try A Sentinel Want Ad

A compact bulletin notes bowling scores and urges readers to force results by consulting the Sentinel want ad column for details. It emphasizes quick updates and local sports results paired with classifieds.

Tri-State Hockey League Organized at Akron

Delegates from Akron Pittsburgh Huntington and Charleston met to form a tri state amateur hockey league. Play opens Sunday with Huntington at Akron and the schedule will be finalized soon. Pittsburgh will join in the second round due to rink limits. Attendees included James Balmer Gene Elliott Jim Chandler and Brock s of Tri State Teague and Elliott, the secretary treasurer.

Akron.o Akron Pittsburgh Huntington Charleston W. Va James Balmer Gene Elliott Jim Chandler Brocks Tri-State Teague Elliott

Kahler Ends His Nebraska Football Career

Royal Kahler, Nebraska’s 6'3" 220-pound left tackle, winds up his college days as he contemplates life after football. He plans to become a fireman, enjoys hunting, and balances studies in agriculture while working as a handy-man. The piece notes his shift in focus after bowl bid discussions and his desire for a stable two-day-off schedule.

Lincoln Neb Royal King Kong Kahler Nebraska Stanard Freman Xkahter

Notable Golf Match Talk and Moriarty Umpire Spotlight

Discussion of a tentative golf match involving Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen and Tommy Armour with potential inclusion of Bing Crosby and others. Also profiles veteran umpire George Moriarty famed for antics with the Cubs and Tigers and his new role distributing the American League movie in Michigan area.

Red Cross King Bobby Jones Walter ‘Agen Gene Sarazen Tommy Armour Bing Crosby Prince of Wales Hagen Jones, Sarazen Bybelix Wold Armour Detroit England Jones George ‘Moriarty Trish Moriarty Chicago Cubs Michigan Roger Peckinpaugh Cleveland Pla Cubs K. M. Landis Charley Grimm Chicago White Sox Sox Tiger Detroit Tigers Ty Cobb William J. Cameron Motor Company Cameron

Pyles Alters Battlers Schedule For WV Conference Start

Alderson Broaddus athletic director Rex E Pyles announced a revised Philippi basketball schedule with the Battlers idle at times and West Virginia Conference games shifted. Potomac State and Concord State matchups are moved, Fairmont State moved to homecoming week, and West Liberty game rescheduled to February 21 with other changes listed including games from January 6 to March 1 across Philippi and away venues.

Rex E. Pyles Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi Battlers Keyser Potomac State West Virginia Concord State Aizens Fairmont State Potomac West Liberty Herey Davis-Elkins Wes Morris Har-lan Glenville Davis-Hikins Salem Concord Bethany Morris Harvey Wesleytin Fairmont Ome

Duke invites golf greats to Nassau exhibition match

In Miami on December 18, plans surfaced for a spring exhibition golf event involving storied 1920s stars. The Duke of Windsor, then governor of the Bahamas, discussed returning stars for a friendly competition during a Nassau visit.

Miami Fla Duke of Windsor Goveernor Bahamas Nassau

Fights Last Night Lists Winners and Placers

In Beacon New York Melio Bettina outpointed Solly Krieger at 180 pounds in New York. In Oakland Buddy Baer stopped Harold Blackshear at 241 pounds. In New York Bobby Ruffin outpointed Terry Young at 132 1/4 pounds.

New York Melio Bettina Beacon N. Y Solly Krieger Oakland Calif Buddy Baer Sacramento Harold Blackshear Monterey Bobby Ruffin Terry Young

Logan’s Clever Pittsburgh Belters Face Fairmont Prospects

Logan’s clever Pittsburgh belters Mike Tamuty and Levi Scott Fairmont youngsters who have been going great guns in the Ars ory arena, will tangle in the seal event.

Logan Pittsburgh Mike Tamuty Levi Scott Fairmont Arsory

Taylor county ping pong tourney entries near capstone

Taylor County looks to draw a large field for the first annual Ping Pong tournament with entries closing Saturday. Local youths and adults from Flemington and nearby centers have signed up, vying for the Lear Jewelry gold cup that must be won twice in succession to secure the title.

First County Taylor County Leonard Bott Mallory Boston Fred Cook Karl Bolliger Ben Moore Lyle Shader Charles Ball Bud McKeen Shroyer Boone Collier Bob McCartney Bruce Gurd Porky” Cunningham Mc.a Abe Tackett George Coulson Loar's

Jarrett Printing Wins State Printing Contract

Jerry Mitchell of the West Virginia Department of Purchases announced that Jarrett Printing Company of Charleston won the 1941 32 state printing contract with the lowest bid.

Charleston Jerry Mitchell State Department of Purchases Jarrett Printing Company of

Old Feud To Feature Card At Jackson Street Armory

A long running feud between Leroy Frankman and Kid Lambert will be settled in Fairmont at the Jackson Street Armory. The opening four round bout kicks off an all-star boxing show expected to draw a large crowd, featuring a main 10 round clash between Danny Peel and Nate Bartell.

Jackson Street Armory Fairmont Leroy Frankman Kid Lambert Ace Frankman-Lambert Setto Danny Peel Pittsburgh Charles Morris Cincinnati Negro Flash Billy Morris Squire Bob

Grafton High Cagers Open Season Against Alumni Quintet

Grafton High school's basketball team starts the season tonight at the fieldhouse facing the Alumni five, a lineup boasting many recent stars including Scotty Hamilton of West Virginia University. A large crowd is expected for the spirited test.

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Substitute Coaches To Be Employed At Elkins

Elkins officials announce substitute coaches will be employed for the H Tait athletic teams at a Ramvoye County board of education meeting. Head Coach Frank Wimer leads Company G 2038 in the infantry, National Guard, expected to be inducted next month. Assistant Coach Austin C. Myer holds a lieutenant's rank in the same unit, and officials say their replacements will await them upon return.

Elkins Iskins H Tait Ramvoye Cot Board of Education Tonics Todas Frank Wimer Infantry National Guard Austin C. Myer

Three School Faculty Members Cleared for Federal Training

Wimer announced that a third faculty member, Harvey P Bailey, an officer in the company, has passed past physical examinations and will join the other two in a year of training for federal service.

Schoo Harvey P. Bailey Wimer Federal Service

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