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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1933
Page
5
Fetterman meets Mill Creek in a key Tyre Valley league showdown Saturday at 2:30. Mill Creek, champions of the southern end, visits a retooled Fetterman squad under new manager B. P. Landsbury. The game follows Fetterman’s opening half game against Graf ton B. & C. club.
A municipal playground swing collapsed at 8 PM while occupied by Austin Queen Robert Bach Glenice Queen and Genevieve Wolf all of Shinnston causing injuries to two girls Miss Queen suffered a sprained ankle and Miss Wolfe was shaken up the young men were uninjured.
Richards Critchfield and Marty Springer both 19 saved Mrs. William Blerkotte and her three children Dorothy 16 Kathleen 14 and Raymond 7 from drowning after a boat overturned on the Ohio River in Wheeling. The youths kept the family afloat until a bank boat reached them.
Owners of the Jefferson Glass Company in receivership announce plans to sell on August 19 and resume operations soon after. More than 200 former employees are notified to be ready to return to work. Separately, over 1,000,000 birds have been banded nationwide to study migration and feeding habits by Biological Survey affiliated groups.
Mrs Fearney Whittingstall former Eileen Bennett a British net star wore shorts at a smart tennis party in London Associated Press Photo all details noted by the press party attracted attention for the athletic attire and prominent guest list in the British social scene
Yesterday's top home run hitters included Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth for the Yankees, Jimmie Foxx of the Athletics, Hank Aaron not listed, Carl Reynolds noted with the Braves, and Art Fletcher listed with the Phillies. This snapshot highlights standout power clout across major clubs.
Washington reports a new suit filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court by David A. Olson former senate committee investigator seeking 20 million dollars in income taxes alleged due from 26 foreign steamship companies. The prior suit was dismissed by Justice James M. Proctor. In Missouri, 75 to 150 job applicants have lined up daily at Governor Guy B. Park's office since January start of his term.
Yesterday the National League saw New York beat Pittsburgh 6 5 Cincinnati over Brooklyn 2 1 and Boston rout St Louis 7 0 with Philadelphia facing Chicago later in the day Brooklyn at Cincinnati and New York at Pittsburgh also on tap. In American League New York topped Cleveland 10 2 and Washington defeated Detroit 7 1 while St Louis beat Philadelphia 6 3 in 2 innings. Boston crushed Chicago 12 2 and standings show New York 55 8 26 32 and Washington 65 32 632 with Philadelphia 45 43 611. Chicago 44 45 494. Detroit 43 47 AT B Cleveland 4 AT3 Boston 50 425 St Louis 59 372 Cleveland at New York Detroit at Washington Chicago at Boston St Louis 1 at Pp Philadelphia 2 note.
Reader shows the Belington vs Galloway second half schedule for Tygarts Valley Baseball League with games listed by date and location. Matches include Belington, Elkins, Philippi, Mill Creek, Grafton, Feterman, Wendel, and Galloway at athletic fields and town venues across July to September.
The big six NL leaders had a down day as Phillies and Athletics toppers cooled. Klein of Philadelphia hit .349 with 58 runs and 129 hits, while Poxx of Oakland stood at .321 with 80 runs and 118 hits. Simmons of Philadelphia posted .369 with 69 runs and 133 hits, Cronin of Washington .344 with 59 runs and 124 hits, Davis of Philadelphia .290 with 30 runs and 101 hits, and Pullis of Philadelphia .376 with 67 runs and 125 hits.
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Washington July 22 A new list of public works projects was approved by President Roosevelt aides said funds already allotted would provide direct employment for a week to every jobless man in the nation The nature of the projects was not disclosed but they were believed to be part of federal building rivers and harbors or flood control measures under cabinet review The 3 300 000 public works fund was to be distributed to these programs
Assistant Secretary Woodring said the White House, the president, and Ickes agreed to use public works funds to keep army arsenals supplied. The army sought 13 million for ammunition manufacture, with cabinet board seen hostile to war department estimates. Since July 4 arsenals ran on a four day week, and 13 million was deemed needed to maintain operations. The president was not expected to approve the housing and mechanization program offered to the cabinet board.
A three member committee of the state board of education was appointed to submit recommendations for presidents at New River State College and West Liberty State Teachers College. Members include Mohler Gain and Roberts. Vacancies followed the death of C H Martin and the resignation of J S Bonar.
Charles Town Horseshow Grounds chosen as site for West Virginia's first horse racing track under the 1938 law. C M Seibert announced the project with a planned mile track, grandstand and facilities costing about 200000 dollars. A December racing schedule is sought from State Racing Commission chair J B McLaughlin. Shenandoah Jockey Club will operate the venture with Maryland and West Virginia directors. J B Boyle of Baltimore aided in site selection.
Greensburg drum corps captured first prize in the Class A competition during Johnstown American Legion Day. Tarentum took second. In Class B Six Mile Run won with Tyrone second. Franklin earned the traveling prize for the fire company man-mile distance and Altoona won the $20 for best appearing junior legion band.
Walter Alley a 40 year old Maryland man will be moved from hospital to Pennsylvania to face charges for the slaying of Henry Buck Valley farmer. Alley was shot by police during a pursuit after a night noise call in a rye field July 15. Police say injuries are not serious and extradition papers are in process. Authorities identified Alley by fingerprints as a West Virginia fugitive pursued by Maryland police. Governor B refused to sign the initial extradition order seeking a fuller description and identification for John Doe.
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