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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
5
Associated Press survey notes 1934 shows booming professional sports interest and a shift to open college football play with the lateral pass. It highlights pro football growth rivaling college games, a rise in baseball crowds, and a steady amateur boxing revival, with trends itemized by observers.
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Veteran and youth contenders spar as the Pasadena open moves into its second round. Four youths shot 69 to lead midway, including Emory Zimmerman and John Regolta, while veterans Ghezzi Metz Mangrum and McSpaden trailed by one stroke.
Morgantown December 22 Mountaineer sports at West Virginia University open with four winter squads poised to start the season. Basketball faces Maryland January 2 after a win over Wesleyan and a return to Cumberland. Wrestling delays, boxing begins February 2 against Carnegie Tech, indoor track in February, and a February field house meet highlight a busy winter slate.
Boston’s Sammy Puller outpointed Bobby Pacho in a 137 pound bout while Buck Tracey was knocked out by Al McCoy in Boston 173. Maxey Rosenbloom outpointed Tony Shuc co at 180 in New York. Buddy Baer stopped Henry Surette at 199 in Leominster. Jacob Baer outpointed Kid Rappatoe in Denver 145. Verne Johnson was knocked out by Baby Joe Greek in Monterey 126. Jimmy Smith outpointed Swede Berglund in Hollywood 158. Johnny Romero stopped Cannonball Green in San Diego 166. Speedy Dado outpointed Joey Dodge in Los Angeles 118. Billy Wallace beat Sonny Jones in Spokane 135 while Eddie Schneider and Bruce Brown drew 160 and 156 respectively. Dana McCallum defeated Billy Lancaster 147 in Seattle.
St Louis Ray Steele 215 of Glendale Calif threw Leo Numa 215 of Seattle in 29:00 Columbus Jack Reynolds 145 Cincinnati beat Bobby Pearce 142 Oklahoma in 10:05 Charles Fischer 171 New York defeated Tony Morelli 174 New York in 24:08 Billy Thom 152 Indiana defeated Bulldog Jackson 161 Jackson disqualified
Sammy Fuller, lightweight title contender, scored a unanimous decision over Bobby Pancho the Yuma Indian before 13 044 fans at Boston Garden. Max Baer and two former world champions officiated as Fuller pressed through ten bruising rounds. Referee Jack Sharkey raised Fuller’s hand.
The United States Golf Association traces its roots to December 22 1894 when five clubs met to form the governing body. The U S G A now has over 850 member clubs directing golf activities for millions. Initial meetings at Yonkers and Newport led to the formation.
Thomas H. Barnhouse, noted for his one man band in Grafton, toured the business district and thanked locals for their year’s charity. He reported good donations as the holiday spirit prevailed and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Baltimore police recovered the eight cylinder car with yellow wheels after it was stolen on Monday. The owner had placed an ad to the thief asking return of the Christmas cards and mailing list inside, but not the car. The cards and mailing list were missing.
J B Kineer of the Weather Bureau cites a continuing discussion that today is not an official forecast. He notes a warm autumn has often preceded notable weather patterns, suggesting a possible trend.
The weather bureau winter period ends March 1 and starts December 1. It notes mild conditions recently with cold Eastern states and warmer Western regions. December was wet, suggesting a possible climate shift. 25 years of warming and drying culminated in last summer’s drought. Past cycles hint at another cool wet phase, as Kincer warns.
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