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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1933

Page

5

Britons Lead 2-1 in Tennis Meet as Perry Triumphs

Wimbledon, England July 15 1933 Fred Perry with George Hughes beat Australia’s Davis Cup doubles team Adrian Quist and Don Turnbull 7 5 6 4 3 6 6 3 boosting Great Britain to a 2 1 edge in the European final. Bunny Austin favored in single matches ahead.

Wimbledon Eng Fred Perry Wield England George Patrick Hughes Adrian. Quist Don Turnbull Great Britain United States Henry W Bunny) Austin Vivian McGrath Perry Jack Crawford Australia Crawford Austin McGrath Britain France Hughes Turnbull Quist

Mr Khayyam Set To Prevail In Arlington Race

Arlington Park hosts a 45000 dollar Arlington classic for three year olds a mile and a quarter with 18 rivals led by Mr Khayyam and Gold Basis both at 4 to 1 in a bid to crown the 1933 turf champion. Other notable contenders include Barnswallow Okapi Infanter and Kerry Patch among a large field of riders and troopers from multiple towns.

Arlington, Park Arlington Park Mr. Khayyam Gold Basil Barnswallow Brookmeade Okapi Infanter Kerry Patch

Excellent Harvesting Weather In Past Week

Parkersburg reports excellent harvesting weather in the past week with mostly moderate rain causing some crop damage. Corn and potatoes have improved. pastures and meadows are in good condition. fruit outlook is good. Wheat and oats harvests are practically completed.

Parkersburg United States Weather Bureau R. P. Powell

National League standings and results brief

Yesterday results show Boston 4 Pittsburgh 3 and Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 0 as well as Brooklyn 0 Chicago 3 and New York 12 St Louis 7. Today’s schedule includes Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Boston at Chicago.

Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Detroit Washington Cleveland

Parker Defeats Bowman to Meet Frank X Shields

Frankie Parker of Milwaukee, recently crowned clay courts champion, crushed Herbert L. Bowman of New York 6-1 6-3 6-2 to win the right to face Frank X. Shields, ranked No 6 nationally, in the final round of the Spring Lake challenge trophy tournament in Spring Lake New Jersey.

Spring Lake N. J Frankie Parker Milwaukee Herbert L. Bowman New York Frank X. Shields

Young Wisconsin player dazzles with backhand finesse

The 1 year old Wisconsin boy mixed speed with softness to lull Bowman into a false sense of security before flashing a backhand many experts rate as the finest in tennis. The discussion notes a committee with authority to adjust regional price differences for a major American farm product, aiming to influence national price trends.

Wisconsin Bowman San Francisco Los Angeles

Seventeen Teams Enter Mixed Two Ball Fourball Golf

Seventeen teams have entered a mixed two ball foursome tournament at Elkins Country Club today. Eighteen holes will be played with prizes for top scores. On Sunday Preston County Country Club visits Elkins for a return match with the local players.

Elkins Elkins Country Club Preston County Country Club Elkins Golfers

Dairymen Seek To Fix Butter Price In Markets

Washington July 15 dairy groups push to stabilize butter prices by a marketing agreement under the farm act. A committee would set weekly minimums at three major markets Chicago New York and one more.

Washington Chicago New York

Ickes to Direct Oil Control Plan Amid Excess Production

Secretary Ickes was designated by President Roosevelt to enforce the executive order barring interstate shipment of oil produced beyond state limits. Regulations to enforce the order would be drafted immediately as the interior department lawyers work through the night to curb illegal oil flows, including reports of oil from Texas being shipped ahead of the government.

Washington Ickes Roosevelt Texas Interior Department

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across Clues Mixed Fragments

Puzzle text presents across clues and scattered letters, names and hints. It appears as a damaged OCR fragment listing numerous cryptic-like prompts and garbled hints across multiple numbers and languages.

Fetterman to host Wendel in Sunday doubleheader at 1:30

Fetterman baseball nine faces Wendel in a Sunday doubleheader at the Athletic Field starting 1:30 PM. Both games are postponed contests as the Tygarts Valley League readies the second half of its schedule amid a tight home stretch. Earlier, Fetterman beat the icee team at 2 PM today at the same field.

Feterman Baseball Wendel S.E. Kinter Tygarts Valley League Fetterman Boys

Home Run Leaders for Yesterday Across Major Leagues

Data shows yesterday's leaders with players from Yankees Browns Athletics Phillies Braves and other teams. Notable names include Chapman Dickey Reynolds Foxx Ruth Gehrig Klein Berger and Teoase totaling 361 254 615 combined.

Chapman Yankees Dickey Reynolds Browns Miller Athletics

Mrs Hurd Wins Shenecosett Invitation Golf Title

Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia defeated Jane Brooks of Sparkhill 4 and 3 to claim the Griswold cup and win the Shenecosett invitation championship for the third time in seven years. Hurd kept her nerve in the final stretch, sinking a 25 foot birdie putt on the 15th and finishing with 44 for the first nine while Brooks posted 47.

Eastern Point Conn Dorothy Campbell Hurd Philadelphia Jane Brooks Sparkhill Hurd

Baseball big six show minor gains and losses

Spud Davis dipped after an 0 for four day as the Big Six shuffled. Foxx Simmons Klein Cronin and Pullis posted steady marks while Davis slid to a .355 average and the group moved in the season standings.

Spud Davis Big Six Davis AB R H Pet. Foxx Athletics Simmons Klein Phillies Cronin Senators Davis Phillies Pullis

Parsons Mill Secretary To Interview Roosevelt

Esther Sill secretary and treasurer of Dorman Mills woolen manufacturers leaves for Atlanta with relatives and will stop in Washington for an interview with President Roosevelt. The aim is to urge quick passage of the woolen mill code to shorten hours and establish a minimum wage, aiding the local mill’s push for rapid adoption.

Parsons Esther Sill Dorman Mills Atlanta South Washington Roose

Ashworth May Be Forced To Resign

The Southern District of West Virginia U.S. Attorney David D. Ashworth faces possible removal by executive order if he refuses to resign. Justice Department inquiries suggest the action depends on the president, with no definite timeline given.

Washington South Carolina Justice Department South Carpeided David D. Ash Worth West Virginia Ashworth

State Police Assignments Are Complete

Charleston July 15. Troopers assigned to posts by Captains Brockus and Brown divide districts with lieutenants in charge. On duty at Charleston headquarters will be Capt. Brown and listed officers. Assignments cover Elm Grove New Martinsville Parkersburg Ellenboro Glenville Weston Fairmont Morgantown Grafton Kingwood Elkins Romney Petersburg Martinsburg Lewisburg Montgomery Point Pleasant and more with detailed sergeants corporals and troopers named for each location.

Charleston Captain Brown Mack Streagle E. C. Holmboe N. T H. D. Gibbs E. E. Godfrey C. E. Hall C. A. Thompson Haywood Junction Brookus J. H. Pillinger J. M. McGlothlin R. P. Harris William L. Wolford J. M. Johnson Fred Currence W. B. Wright Elm Grove Frank Gibson J. W. Wooddell J. N. Dupuy H. K. De _bendarfer L. E. Proudfoot H. D.ancell New Martinsville C. W. Carman V. C. Ware Parkersburg Ermil Clark F. C. Cunningham Lawrence Robey G. M. Garvin Ellenboro L. V. Minnick T. K. Long Glenville E. 8. Duckworth G. A. Baker M. _M. Gladwell Weston C. S. Wilson J. W. Horne L. W. Emerick Fairmont H. M. Fox Pred Strader C. P. Wilson Morgantown Paul McClure Ray McClure A.G. Brown B. F. McLaughlin Grafton Claude Heffner W.G. Wamsley Kingwood Arvil Doddrill W. L. Pratt Elkins Thomas Barton E. E. Stout Proopers L. H. Powell H. L. Stillman Paul Thomas C. E. Banks Romney Arnold Moore Tropers D. D. Skidmore R. D. Turley Frank Posten Petersburg Corpporal R. M. Reger H. S. Holstein G. S. Knight Martinsburg

Mister Turtt Attacks as Submarine Animal Scene Unfolds

A quirky scene features Mister Turtt biting and grabbing Puffy and Fluffy reacting in fright. The pale-green figure declares an attack by a large submarine causing a chaotic moment.

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