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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1935

Page

6

Bearcats to Host Weston in Local Hoops Showdown

Local high school gym hosts a Tuesday night clash as Bearcats coach Rand McKinney meets Weston Jive in a hotly anticipated basketball contest. O Connor, Hart, and Shahan lead a developing squad aiming to sharpen offense and defense against a strong Weston outfit.

Rand McKinney Bearcats Weston Grafton Belington High Bridgeport McKinney Lewis County O'Connor Hart Shahan J MecKinney

Likely Starting Lineup for Tonight's Basketball Game

The probable forward pair is Shahen and Herr with O'Connor at center and Flanagan and Kelly at guard. Denzie, Goodnow, Davidson, Robinson, and Cross are expected to see action before the night ends.

Shahen Herr O'Connor Flanagan Kelly Workame Denzie Goodnow Davidson Robinson Cross

Non-Narcotic Speed Aid In Horse Racing Draws Scrutiny

Sports writer Dave Leighton reports development of a narcotic free stimulant that lets a horse run fast while evading saliva tests. A wash disguises stimulants, making tests after races unreliable. Turf authorities remain stumped as trainers push unseen modifications amid past rapid horse speed improvements.

Dave Leighton Ted Mi. Fla Miami

Grafton High Loses After Halftime Lead at Belington

Grafton High Bearcats led 28-23 at halftime but were shut down in the third quarter as Belington High surged to a 43-5 victory in Barbour County. O Connor topped Grafton scorers with five field goals in the first half, while Si Proves led Belington with 24 points, including eight baskets and eight free throws.

Bearcats Belington High Barbour Grafton O'Connor Shahan Hart Kelly Flanagan Staterman Belington G. F. Tot.Shahan Denzie Harr Bo Jet Goodnow Davisson Robinson Cross Steerman Harris Phillips Wilmoth Shomo Hymes Tome Bowen Stemple R. Holtz

Guest Leads West Golfing Match Event

Riverside Calif January 7 Charles Guest Los Angeles card of 65 strokes posted here today for the rest of the golf to shoot at in the winter tournament. A driving range pro Guest set this up yesterday in the Riverside $2 000 amateur pro golf tournament as he and his partner Al Barbee Hollywood turned in a great par plundering best ball score of 62 ten strokes wider par to win the title. Barbee Aids Guest While Barbee had to be content with the trophy he aided Guest in picking up a total of 262 50 prize money. Guest was the low scorer of the tournament because he shot a 69 Saturday when he and Barbee came in with a 65 best ball. Tied for second yesterday were California and a Texas team. Tim my Thomson Long Beach teamed with Phil Linlay one of the best amateurs in Southern California and Bryan Nelson Texarkana Tex paired with a former Texan Lieut Bob Israel to turn in 64s.

Paul Zimmerman Associated Press Riverside Calif Charles Guest Los Angeles Aas Guest al Barbee Hollywood Arbee Barbee California Texas Timmy Thomson Long Beach Phil Linlay Bryan Nelson Texarkana Tex Bob Israel

Klein Armour Lead in Miami Open Final

In Miami Beach Willie Klein and Tammy Armour shared the lead as the 36 hole final of the Miami open golf tournament began. Klein shot a 71 in the second round to reach 139, tying Boca Raton and Chicago pros for the early pace.

Miami Fla Willie Klein Tammy Armour Klein Miami Beach Jin Boca-Raton Chicago

Labor Urges Attendees for State Conference

Labor officials call on the state's six U.S. representatives to attend a conference where a definite legislative program will be mapped out. The note outlines the planned meeting and aims to unify labor's policy proposals.

WVU Indoor Track Meet Rescheduled Early February

West Virginia University announces the annual indoor games, a key winter sports event, will move to early February to avoid clashing with the national indoor meet in New York. Athletic Director Harry A Stansbury said the meet will be held February instead of February 23 to prevent interference.

Morgantown W. Va Harry A Stansbury New York

Irish Fighting Irish Set To Host Simpson Five In Season Opener

Suitoe 8 AiG SChUbL SQUAD Dick Gerkin's Trish will host Simpson high tomorrow night at 8. Local parochial five aims to balance season with a fourth game tilt. Duffy and Barlow start forward, Whalen center, Covell Morasco guards, Warder Duffy utility. Irish favored, referee pending.

Dick Gerkin Trish St. Augustine Simpson High Uge Simpson Gerkon Simpson District Agergation Duffy Barlow Whalen Covbell Morasco Warder Kin jJads Nanile

Snals Leads Field in Sharp Shooter Contest

A two point margin over next sharpshooter Dave Tosh of Chicago highlights a come from behind finish as 65 pros and 10 amateurs compete. Arnold Minkley of Cleveland topped the amateur field with a score 15 T3 148.

Dave Tosh Chicago Snals Arnold Minkley Cleveland

Wrestlers Debut as WVU Wrestlers Face Waynesburg College

Morgantown W Va January 7 West Virginia University's mat squad finishes practice for the season opener against Waynesburg College in a double header also featuring the Mountaineer basketball team Fresh from a win over Carnegie Tech the wrestling lineup will include veterans Chittum Johnson and Hibbert with newcomers setting the starter roles Whitey Glynn will lead the wrestling unit against the Yellowjackets in this season debut in a pageant of athletic events.

Morgantown W. A West Virginia University Waynesburg College Mountaineer Basketeers Yellowjacket Carnegie Tech Whitey Glynn Wresters Chittum Johnson and Hibbert Yellowjackets

Harvard hires Western Maryland coach Dick Harlow

Richard Harlow, 44, former Western Maryland coach, has been named Harvard football coach succeeding Eddie Casey. Athletic Director Bill Bingham announced the appointment after a special Harvard committee confirmed the move. Harlow, a Penn State alumnus and veteran, will likely be paid above Casey’s 3,500 dollar salary with a general 10 percent cut, and will serve as an all year coach.

Bill King Associated Press Cambridge Mass Harvard Richard Dick Harlow Maryland Crimson Harvard Sports Bingham Harlow Casey Boston Redskins Pennsylvania State

Close 1935 American League title race predicted

The 1935 season is forecast as a tight race with Detroit facing tougher odds than 1934. New York and Cleveland show strong potential, while Boston remains limited by pitching and infield gaps. Philadelphia emerges as a dark horse with improved mound work led by Connie Mack’s young pitchers.

Will Harnings American Chicago Cleveland New York Detroit Wee Tigers Indians Bruge Campbell Louis Berger Boston Joe Crow Red Sox Athletics Philadelphia Connie Mack Rogers Hornsby St. Louis

Beckley Ball Team Franchise Change Report

A fragment notes the Beckley ball team connected to a bail corporation plans a franchise action. The text references retaining the team name and changing templates for posters and smokeless corpora, with unclear details about the filing and intended branding.

Beckley Ball Bail Corporation Smokeless Corpors

Officials debate basketball officiating policy in West Virginia

In Charleston January T P Schott urged the Virginia Board of Netball Officials to maintain strict standards and pay for top umpires. Rocco J. Gorman warned that a policy of regional travel should end, advocating cross state officiating during the state tournament. Westfall was named board president with Gott and Hawkins in other leadership roles as term renewals occurred.

Charleston Jan T. P. Schott Ucation West Vireroy Schott Sel Virginia Board of Netball Gorman Rocco J. Gorman Nawha Westfall D. F. Westfall Presi Ceeds Hal

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