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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1935

Page

6

Boosters Day Game Attracts Large Crowd In West Virginia League

Ticket sales for the Booster's Day game between Carr China and Belington in the West Virginia State League are brisk, with George Pugh noting strong public backing to keep home gates in Grafton. Grafton aims to field its strongest offense against Belington, while manager Paul Defenbaugh plans to start mound ace Johnny Tramontina against Barbour County.

Carr China Belington West Virginia George Pugh Grafton Paul Defenbaugh Johnny Tramontina Barbour

Standings and notes from a busy baseball day

National League results show New York over Pittsburgh four two and Chicago five three while Cincinnati bested Brooklyn five four and St. Louis beat Philadelphia five four. American League games include New York eight to one over Cleveland and Chicago ten to two over Boston. Upcoming matches feature Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at St. Louis with Boston at Chicago. Also details on minor league schedules, weather notes, and an upcoming Sunday Generals game in Clarksburg. The report references players Will Hurl Johnny, Chick Kittle, Rennix, Smilin Bobby Phillips, and manager Deferbaugh with lineup hints for Saturday.

New York Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Little Johnny Invaders Chick” Kittle Kittle Rennix Bobby" Phillips Belington Potters Generals Clarksburg Generals Deferbaugh Abie" Keener Ralph Bartlett Keener Detroit Washington Bill Buzzard Middle Atlantic League West Virginia Mine Company Bill Columbus Redbirds American Association

Barbour County Projects Sought by Local Association

Philippi July 12 the Barbour county branch of the Upper Monongahela Valley Association approved several projects at a courthouse meeting led by Victor Tracker. Plans include new high schools in Philippi and Belington, a lime plant in Glade district, four miles from Meadowville, county road improvements, and rural electrification. A special meeting is set for Monday July 15 at 8 p.m. in the courthouse to consider further actions. The note adds that Conway Missouri is installing 30 hitching posts.

Philippi Barbour County Upper Monongahela Valley Association Court House Victor Tracker

Jacks Jottings Seeks Local Sports Column Comeback

The Sentinel prints its first sport column in years as a columnist, aiming to discuss local and nearby sports with fan contributions. Baseball dominates coverage with Carr China, Belington game finances, and hopes to recruit pitchers like Hamric and Bill Buzzard to boost Gate receipts and team strength.

Sentinel Iron Mountain Mich Daily News

Champion of Britain hurler eyed by Carr China team

Belington hosts Philippi and Clarksburg as Chick Kittle returns in form and Tony Lobis leads off. Prankie Gerkins reenters lineup after a week away, with Dick Robinson potentially sidelined tomorrow at 3 15. Home team must deliver its best effort to win.

Belington Chick” Kittle Philippi Clarksburg Gerkins Yen Dick” Robinson Tony” Lobis Tony

Campaign clash ends in political shakeup in Walmsley era

The article recounts vows in New Orleans, the removal of Walmsley’s city patronage, and the 1933 start of Oscar R. Whilden’s bid against Walmsley’s corrupt ring. It notes the attorney general’s control over Stanley’s aides, Walmsley’s fall, and Long’s 1934 militaristic campaign that rocked state politics.

New Orleans Walmsley Stanley Oscar R. Whilden Long

Indians Struggle Amid Yankee Hurling And Slumps

The Indians, still titled as contenders for the AL pennant, show inconsistent form as a 1 8 to 1 drubbing by the Yankees alongside a doubleheader loss at Boston, dropping to fourth place. Tigers beat Senators in ten innings while Red Sox rally to win 4 3 then fall 10 2 in nightcap. Giants top Pirates 4 2 as Parmelee notches tenth win. Cardinals rally past Phillies 6 4 with Medwick and Orsatti key hits. Cubs beat Braves 5 3 as Carleton earns win. Reds move into sixth with Sullivan’s eighth inning double sealing 4 2 over Brooklyn.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Inians Detroit Tigers Indians Yankees Boston Red Sox Senators Red Sox Chicago White Sox Lefty Grove Zeke Bonura Washington Schoolboy Rowe Phillies Joe Medwick Ernie Orsatti Virgil Davis Tex Carleton Braves Chicago Cubs Reds Billy Sullivan Brooklyn

Birds Unable to Get Going in Pennant Chase

Middle Atlantic league action left Huntington still seeking first win as Charleston and Akron split two games in the second half. Akron’s Oceak homered for a 1-0 win over Huntington, while Glenn Leichhardt fanned 12 as the Yank hurler. Charleston beat Dayton 5-2 with Salamone four hits and Twardy stellar on the mound. Beckley dropped 16-4 to Zanesville as four Miners errors aided the rout. Johnstown rallied to defeat Portsmouth 8-5 with Roetz triple and a late scoring drive. Dempsey cafe race staged by 42 waiting staff ended with a winner.

Associated Press Charleston Akron Huntington Red Birds Oceak Akron Yanks Yanks Senators Glenn Leichhardt Yank Hurter Quante Dayton Ernie Salamone Leo Twardy Ducks Salamone Twardy

Manis Held For Inquiry In City Court

Arrested at 7 last night for drunkenness and not paying for a meal. J D Martin of Fairmont held for investigation by Mayor Otto Waugh in police court this morning. He faces reports of character and police records from federal authorities. alleged to have written bad checks in other cities. Also, George Price ordered to depart town after 10 PM drink arrest and guilty plea. H Harland was sentenced to 10 days on the streets for drunkenness profane language and insulting women. Democratic leaders deny rumors of delaying the president plan for wider wealth distribution and higher inheritance taxes. chamber to follow up with nationwide action by sending reports.

Man J. D. Martin Fairmont Otto Waugh Martin George Price Baltimore and Ohio H. Harland Boyd Street Congress Chamber

Murder Plot Ties Woman To Chinese Lover In Fatal Slaying

The case centers on Mrs. Dunkel paying $100 to Mrs. Evelyn Smith who lived with Chinese man Harry Jung. A murder contract allegedly linked to jealousy, but Capt. Gilbert now plans an exhumation to determine if Mrs. Lang killed by a different motive as Lang’s body was garroted and dismembered after he vanished Friday.

Evelyn Smith Lang

Midwest Heat In Face 1 Continues to Set Maximums

Weather across the Midwest eased from heat as cooler air moved in. Light rain fell in parts of Kansas and Missouri while storms disrupted wire communications in Missouri. Northern states saw cooler temperatures with lows near 60. New York reported 84 degrees by late morning as the East remained hot.

Kansas Missouri New York

Mrs Waley In Kidnapping Case Testimony Continues

Witnesses recount threats by Mrs Waley to kill the boy and discuss two firearms shown to her by the boy in Spokane hideout. The defense argues Idaho line cross and federal jurisdiction while prosecutors press for guilty verdicts amid details of the boy’s confinement and release near Issaquah.

Hadmon Department of Justic Wington B. B. Cushman George Idaho Fede Whiley Dainard Spokane Wally Issaquah J. P. Weyerhae Jr Mrs. Waley

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