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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1932

Page

5

Tough Battle in Old Grads Irish Facing Alumni

After a two week layoff the Trish of St. Augustine's high meets its Alumni in a hotly contested basketball game at St. John tonight at 8 o'clock. Both sides view the clash seriously, hoping to reverse last year's Alumni win. Coach Gagg leads a focused practice to fix offense and bolster defense. Alumni stars include John Shields Dick Gerkin John Ford Jake Hess and veterans who played in the Catholic National Tournament in Chicago BC Bill Manley of the M C A referees.

Trish St. Augustine's High St. John St. Sym Simpson John Shields Dick Gerkin John Ford Jake Hess Chicago

Technocracy Mere Jargon Says Kimball

In Philadelphia on December 28 Dr Dexter S Kimball dean of the college of engineering at Cornell University urged the engineering profession to disown technocracy and reject its jargon He said technocracy is not a cure for economic ills and warns engineers will bear the blame for outcomes unless others are held responsible for how their products are used.

Philadelphia Dexter S. Kimball College of Engineering Cornell University Heimball

Rules push to simplify gridiron play urged by coach

New York December 28 The 1932 football rules drew praise for safety and simplicity from Gilmore Dobie Cornell University at the American Football Coaches Association meeting He urged focus on making the sport safer and simpler noting too much complexity and cost He cited 42 deaths this year and said one half of the game could be junked with still enough for college play Only two concrete suggestions emerged two points for extra point after TD by rush or pass and adjusting pass interference rules to remove offensive advantages

New York Cornell Chuck” Collins North Carolina J. Wilder Tasker Rutgers

Notable Quote Attributed To Dr Richard Tenner

An Associated Photo caption quotes Dr Richard Jo Tenner reflecting on recovery. He says that progress will come not from grand revolutions or technocracy but through a series of common sense adjustments over time.

Richard Jo Tenner

Bracken and Grant Headed to North American Conference

Premier John Bracken of Manitoba and Dr. H C Grant of Manitoba Agricultural College travel from Winnipeg to Cincinnati to attend an economic agricultural conference representing North America.

Winnipeg John Bracken Manitoba H.C. Grant Manitoba Agricultural College Cincinnati Ohio North’ America

Negro Dies From Wound After Chestnut Ridge Shooting

Philippi December 28 Wart Mayle 40 of Chestnut Ridge died of infection from a wound received December 4 while strolling past a barrel of mash. Homer Mayle 25 also of Chestnut Ridge was arrested December 5 charged with shooting Earl Mayle after the bullet passed through the upper lip knocked out four teeth and lodged at the skull base.

Philippi Wart Mayle Chestnut Ridge Homer Mayle Earl Mayle

Federal radio panel returns WV broadcasting license renewal

The Radio Commission rejected West Virginia Broadcasting Corporation of Wheeling renewal for WWVA as not in proper form and sent the application back for redrawing to proceed with consideration.

Washington Federal Radio Commission West Virginia Broadcasting Corporation Wheeling W. Va WWVA

Insurgents Routed at Santa Lucia Inauguration Target

In Managua on December 28, American sergeants Tifer man and Puller led six lieutenants and sixty Nicaraguan guardsmen in routing about 250 insurgents at Santa Lucia near the planned railroad spur dedication. Government forces killed 20 rebels and wounded many as they thwarted disturbances to inauguration ceremonies.

Managua Nicaragua Rinen Tiferman and Puller Santa Lucia Jspur

Mrs Vivian March Frank Buried At Arlington Cemetery

Mrs Vivian March Frank daughter of General Peyton C March was buried in Arlington cemetery on Tuesday. She died of pneumonia in New York City on Christmas night while visiting friends. her home was on Long Island and she was the wife of Major Paul Russell Frank.

Washington Vivian March Frank Peyton C. March Army Arlington Cemetery Frank Paul Russell Frank New York City Jon Long Island New York

Plans for inaugural ball under Grayson in Washington

Washington December 28 Admiral Cary T Grayson plans an inaugural ball to usher in the Roosevelt administration. He has already formed a committee of women to advise and will oversee a charity proceeds. The affair will follow historic Democratic precedent with a Marine Band program and formal processions, supper rooms, and decorative dishes many from 1885. The Roosevelt family is expected to attend.

Washington Cary T. Grayson Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Grayson Cleveland

FiveYearOld Jay Welrich Lingers Unconscious For Months

In York Pennsylvania on December 28, five year old Jay Milton Welrich near Manchester remains unconscious after a July 11 fall. He has been fed artificially since the accident, which left him with a head injury from striking concrete pavement in his yard.

York Jay Milton _Welrich Manchester

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Phrases and Clues Mixed

Puzzle entry lists numerous clues and word fragments across themes like pond fish dwelling place and tools. The garbled text includes numbers, partial phrases and scattered definitions such as back of the neck, Arabian sea port, cotton fabric, pronoun, and bone for hoisting a yard aboard ship, with several unclear or damaged items and a few proper nouns.

Arabian Seaport Ishin Aela

Southern California eyes stronger running attack for Rose Bowl

Los Angeles coaches expect a more powerful running game against Pittsburgh on January 2 as Howard Jones polishes offense. The Trojans, riding nine straight wins, emphasize a tough line and experienced backs while potentially increasing backfield responsibilities.

Los Angeles Southern California Pittsburgh Howard Jones Trojans Jones

School Guards Against Liquor at Citadel

Charleston police report drastic measures at The Citadel in South Carolina to stamp out cadet drinking. Col John W Lang, commander, says federal prohibition officers and city authorities will assist. Gates are blocked with chicken wire and cadets must open packages and remove coats on entry to campus.

Charleston Citadel South Carolina Military College Charles P.summerall John W. Lang

Pay Depositors at Central Union Trust Company

Wheeling December 28. A 19 percent dividend totaling 100 900 will be paid to depositors of the closed Central Union Trust Company next week. D Stewart Mot Kee assistant receiver said. The bank closed October 9 1931 and has paid about 200 000 in previous dividends. Many checks in former payments remain uncalled for in the hailk.

Wheeling Central Union Trust Company D. Stewart Mot Kee

East West gridiron practice outlines for big game

San Francisco Eastern and Western stars prepared for the city football clash with a detailed practice plan. Coaches Kerr Hanley Hollingsberg and Bible outlined 15 to 20 plays per side including footwork tackling and line backfield drills during January sessions.

San Francis Eastern V Stars Srim Mage Andy Kerr Dick Hanley Orin Hollingsberg Dana Bible

Woman Bowler Rolls Eighth Perfect Game

Pueblo, Dec 28. Mrs R J McCutcheon of Pueblo capped December by bowling her eighth perfect game in a St Paul tournament. Her 300 games this year include four this year and a world record 12 game average of 248.2. Her best series totaled 827 with scores 259 300 and 268.

Pueblo Col R. J. McCutcheon St. Paul Minn

Fail to Discover Body of Woman in Flood

Dec 28 Parsons reports ongoing search for the body of Mrs. Julian Carr 55 after a bridge collapse drowned 18 people. Otter creek and Dry Fork river remain flooded as 20 firemen wade the stream, aided by state police and volunteers, seeking the drowned woman.

Parsons Otter Creek Dry Fork Julian Carr Parsons Volunteer Fire Department

New York and Boston Braves Set Seasonal Fielding Marks

The Ke sue clubs led by New York and Boston Bruins in 1932 with low errors and high fielding efficiency. Traves and teammates posted standout marks, including a club record for fewest errors and individual high achievements. The season featured strong defensive performance, surpassing major league standards set by the 1923 Yankees.

New York Boston Braves Re.day Ark Chicago New York Yankees

Democrats to Call Caucus in Charleston January

Charleston reports a possible Democratic party caucus in Charleston the week of January 9. Robert G. Kelly chairs the state executive committee and says lawmakers and leaders discussed linking legislative policy with a four year plan. Governor-elect H. Gump and other Democratic members may attend. A precise date was not set, with January 9 or 14 considered. The night of January 1 may be allotted to pre legislative caucus by both chambers.

Charleston Democratic Party Robert G.kelly State Executive Committee Kelly H. Gump J Board of Public Works House Senate

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