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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1935

Page

6

Bridgeport Beats Grafton With Last Quarter Rally

Grafton High School fell on foreign soil as Bridgeport Union High rode a late surge to a 28 22 victory. Bridgeport led 6 3 after one, 12 10 at half, and 22 16 after three before closing strong in the final minutes. Cornwell and Fishbaugh fueled the defense against Ute invaders and sparked the comeback. Referee: Stanley Jaranko. Three teams were tied entering the fourth.

Grafton High School Bridgeport Union High Bridgeport Grafton Cornwell Fishbaugh Hart O'Connor Bearcats Weston Belington Altman Pahuta West Riverside Calif Courtney Victoria Hedges White Gratton Kelly de Flanagan Cross

Traynor Exudes Optimism for Pirates Season

Pittsburgh January 5 Pie Traynor Pirates manager says club in fair shape and visits to assess the squad He announces the sale of pitcher Edgar Holley to Buffalo of the International League and earlier pickup of Bill Harris by the Bisons Traynor will then go to St Louis to meet Jewel Ens who will coach next season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Pie Traynor Traynor Edgar Holley Buffalo Bisons Bill Harris St. Louis Jewel Ens Pirate

Wrestling Last Night Highlights And Results

Philadelphia Dor Ge 217 and Cleveland St Life Sty 40 staged matches. New York Curley Donchiv 180 threw Maurice Lachappelle 178. Lewiston Me Jackie Nichols defeated Chuck Montana in Detroit two falls to one. Des Moines Jos Cox 225 defeated Joe Dusek 219 two falls to one in Omaha.

Associated Press Philadelphia North Java N.Y Ahrew Pojelio Cleveland St Life Los An ‘S Glendale Calif Kosten-Dan O'Mahoney Ireland Onna Nou New York Curley Donchiv Brocken Maurice Lachappelle Carinda Lewiston Jackie Nichols Richmond

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Clues From a Historic Page

A grid of across and down clues spans topics from nautical terms to biblical titles with entries like Turkish title and high priest Israel, seaport abbr, and various adjectives and nouns. includes forms of to be and to drink, with numerous abbreviations and archaic spellings typical of puzzle pages.

Bobia Elina Israel

Cunningham Up In Air On 1935 Track Plans

Glenn Cunningham, world record holder, says he will run the 860-yard dash at the Columbus Knights of Columbus games but may delay outdoor competition to pursue post graduate work in psychology and possible future meets. He doubts invitation to Wanamaker mile and notes Olympic trials for 1936 are not his current focus as he weighs career priorities and a potential indoor matchup with Harry Williamson.

Herbert W. Barker Associated Press New York Glenn Cunningham Columbus Knights of Columbus Brooklyn University of Owa Unis Tews City Alyay Cunningham Bill Bonthron Bonthron Harry Williamson University of California

Basketball Officials to Discuss New Rules Interpretation Meeting

The Southern West Virginia Board of Approved Basketball Officials will hold its annual rules interpretation meeting in Charleston tomorrow afternoon. Board president Hal Slutz of Huntington will lead the session, open to principals athletic directors coaches and officials. Dr Carl P Schott of West Virginia University will discuss rites and interpretations.

Charleston Southern West Virginia Board of Approved Hal Slutz Huntington Carl P. Schott West Virginia University

Freddie Miller Wins Seventh Round KO in Europe

Paris Jan 5 Freddie Miller the world featherweight champion added another European victim last night by knocking out Francis Augier former French champion in the seventh round of a ten round bout Miller weighing 127 pounds halted the challenger 128 pounds in a decisive stoppage as he pursues his string of European victories and nears return home to defend his title.

Paris Freddie Muller Europe Cincinnati Francis Augier Miller Augier

Fights Last Night By The Associated Press

Detroit fight notes list Joe Louis from Detroit at 186 pounds and Patsy Parag among others. Freddies and boxers from Paris Cincinnati and Bremerton appear with results and points. A Tacoma draw and multiple outpoints are noted across cities including Windsor Chicago and Los Angeles.

Associated Pres Detroit Joe Louis Patsy Parag Boston Fuchiy Tae Livermore Calif Dack O'Dowd bin Troost Wis Frank Karl Jonny Sigilio Cleveland Bus Breeze Manhattan Kas Dr Drouillard Windsor Raw Freddie Jase Chicago Jack Charxez Phoenix Ariz Paris Freddy Miller Cincinnati Francois Aumer France Varia Milling Los Angeles Stoypid Legrand Bremerton Wash Cecil Payne Louisville Frank Menroe Portland Carl (Prandington) Lynn Missoula Mont Les Pain Tacoma Draw

No Duquesne Marquette Game Planned Next Fall

Pittsburgh dated report states no Duquesne Marquette football game this year. Duquesne officials could not arrange a night game on October 11. Christy Flanagan, athletic director, said Catholic University will be met instead of Marquette.

Pittsburgh Duquesne-Marquette Golden Avalanche Duquesne Christy Flanagan Catholic University Marquette

Higher Rates Discussed As Wage Cuts Take Effect

The article continues on page one noting railroad prices and passenger fares remain below 1926 levels while wages rose between 1926 and February 1, 1932, when a 10 percent cut in employee compensation was implemented. It also mentions coal costs used by railroads increasing percent higher.

Louis Dominates Perroni In Detroit Boxing Clash

Detroit 20-year-old heavyweight Joe Louis showcased a powerful right hand in a six round battle, dropping Perroni three times but failing to finish him before the bell. Louis, already betting on a Ramage rematch, prepares to depart for California on January 10 to train for the February 25 Los Angeles clash.

Detroit Joe Louis Perroni Boston Louis Bime Boxing Olympiatuun Porrent Sine Three Perini Coun Tours Baer Brothers Max Buddy Babe Hunt Ponca City Okla Baer Meets Ramage Jack O'Dowa Anothier Per- Toni California Jnuary Les ‘Ramage Los Angeles

Railroads seek rate hikes as 1933 trends lag 1926

In July 1933 freight rates were 13.2 percent lower than July 1926, with the commission examining railroad requests for increased freight charges on most commodities. The commission also reported authorization to abandon 154 railroad stretches, affecting a milenan of 2.A14.

Veteran Tommy Armour Leads in Golf Tourney

Veteran Tommy Armour tops the field in the Miami open golf tournament as the second 18 holes proceed. Armour, a Chicagoan, holds a one stroke lead over Bill Mehrhorn of Jonsville after a 66 four under par, tying the course record jointly held by McAllister and Revolta.

Miami Fla Tommy Armour Bill Mehrhorn Jonsville Armour Charles McAllister Forest Hills-Lee Johnny Re- Volta Sof Milwaukee

Carnegie foes clash as Mountaineers host tilt tonight

Pittsburgh report details Virginia University and Carnegie Tech meeting in a key intercollegiate football card. West Virginia, undefeated in their conference debut, favored over Carnegie Tech despite recent losses. Duquesne beat Pitt 27 to 25 in a fifth win over Pitt in six meetings, part of Duquesne’s six straight wins this season.

Pittsburgh Virginia University Carn Teel Tristate Mountaineers West Virginia Carnegie Westminster Titans Glenville Teachers College Pioneer Slippery Rock Duquesne Pitt Panthers Dukes

Construction shovel arrives as work begins in city

A large shovel arrived today at the site with four parts of equipment shipped by the Snare Corporation from New Jersey. Excavation work is expected to start soon and labor demand is anticipated to be strong.

Snare Corporation New Jersey

League head predicts a strong season for major clubs

Ford Crick writes that the National League will deliver a deep, close race with five surprises in the closing drive. He praises the Giants for improvements, expects no large gap between top and bottom teams, cites potential progress by Cincinnati, and notes a night baseball trial limiting clubs to seven night games with New York, Brooklyn and Pittsburgh backing the plan.

Ford Crrick National Lassie New York Pesnand Voay Cardi Giants New York Giants Philadelphia Dick Bartel Chorge Davis Cardinals Chicago Cuns Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Philies Boston Braves Cin Joinnati Reds Cinccinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn

Federal crime statistics reveal declines in 1930s figures

J Edgar Hoover reports on the division of investigation findings for the year ending June 30. The grim record notes 5 073 sentence completions and 2 501 years of probationary terms. Property recovered valued at 1 116 619 and 928 fugitives located.

Cummings J. Edgar Hoover Division of Investigation Sanford Bates Prison Bureau

State Industrial Five Triumphs Over Romney Team

The State Industrial Five defeated Romney Team 27 to 22 in a hard fought game at the gym last night. Industrial led 23 to 8 at halftime as Bondytown players kept a strong shooting edge while Romney’s five rallied but fell short.

Trial School For Boys of Prattown School of Deaf Five Romney Bountytown Te Fieke

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