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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1935

Page

6

Rumors of Baer Camp Dissension Stir Heavyweight Scene

Asbury Park June 7 Rumors of dissension swirl in Max Baer camp over manager Ancil Hoffman and old legal disputes with J Ham Lorimer. Baer disputes private life interference and training control, while Dolph Thomas leads workouts and promoter Nate Lewis eyes future bouts. Baer rates Louis as the greatest threat, aiming to face Schmeling, Carnera, or Braddock in upcoming bouts.

Asbury Park N. J Ballyhoo Maxmillian Adelbert Baer Kingfish Clouty Kingdom Baer Ancil Hoffman J. Ham Lorimer California Hoffman Max Jimmy Braddock Long Island Nate Lewis Chicago Lewis Max Schmeling Schmeling Braddock Mike Jacobs New York Joe Louis Louis Primo Carnera Jack Dempsey Luis Angel Pirpo

Pittsburgh Jack Gibbons Outpoints Belmont In Nine

In Pittsburgh Gibbons, 162, beat Belmont, 157, over ten rounds by decision. In North Braddock Joe Kirkwood, 170, lost to Billy Nichy, 176, by decision over seven rounds at Washington, D. C. In Miami Beach Benny O'Dell, 186, stopped Ellers, 194, Charlotte, N C, after a scheduled bout. Freddy Fiducia, 182, Newark, won a decision from Norman Barnett, 205, Irvington, N J, over eight rounds in Newark.

Pittsburgh Jack Gibbons St. Paul Jimmy Belmont North Braddock Billy Nichy Charleroi Joe Kirkwood Washington, D. C Miami Beach Fla Benny O'Dell Syracuse N. Y Jeff Ellers Charlotte N.C Newark Freddy Fiducia Norman Barnett Irvington N. J

Pirates Jump Up Near Peak In Pennant Chase

The Pittsburgh Pirates surged to second place as they won 16 of 22, five straight, after routing the Phillies end of their eastern tour. Red Lucas and Bill Swift each six hits, Jim Weaver five hit shutout, Cy Blanton steadied Dizzy Dean, and Guy Bush four hits beat the Cardinals 2 1. Mickey Cochrane's Tigers climbed to third place after a 10 inning 10 9 win over Cleveland. Henry Coppola shined in Washington’s 3 0 victory over Boston as rain halted two games and the Braves and Dodgers had an open date.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Bucs Red Lucas Bill Swift Jim Weaver Cy Blanton Dizzy Dean Guy Bush Cardinals Mickey Cochrane Detroit Tigers Pittsburgh Cleveland Indians Cleveland Chicago White Sox Indians Henry Coppola Washington Boston Senators Red Sox Braves Brooklyn

Toronto-Gino Garibaldi defeats Jim Henry in two straight falls

Gino Garibaldi of Toronto defeated Jim Henry of Tulsa in two straight falls last night. Garibaldi controlled the match with quick takedowns and solid pins, prevailing in both rounds to secure the victory.

Toronto Gino Garibaldi Italy Jim Henry Tulsa Okla

Fetterman Prep for Home Game Against Terra Alta

Fetterman baseball club hosts Terra Alta at the Fetterman diamond Sunday at 2 40 pm after recent field grading. Manager W R Jackson says a wire backstop is installed and the infield and outfield are in first class shape with more work planned. Ralph Keener may start for Fetterman against his old team with Swisher or Phillips behind the plate.

Fetterman's Terra Alta Fetterman W. R. Jackson

Owens Seeks Record Wins at Central Conference Meet

Jesse Owens of Ohio State headlines the tenth annual Central Intercollegiate Conference track meet at Marquette stadium. The famed sprinter and jumper already lowered world marks in broad jump and 220 yard events and equaled the international standard in the 100 yard dash recently. He will contest only the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the broad jump, skipping hurdles for the night.

Milwaukee Jesse Owens Ohio State Marquette’ Stadium Buckeye

Elimination of Bad Turns Contemplated at Speedway

Indianapolis June 7 Colonel E V Rickenbacker president of the speedway association said plans for partial rebuilding of the hairpin turns are under study to reduce hazards after four deaths in the 1935 classic. He noted progress is not enough to announce concrete changes and that turns may be widened and more steeply banked while the 2 1/2 mile track remains. Eleven drivers or riding mechanics have died at the track in the last three years.

Indianapolis E. V. Rickenbacker Speedway Association Col Rickenbacker

Standings and upcoming games in two leagues

Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh beat St. Louis 2 to 1 while New York and Philadelphia had rain and Chicago and Cincinnati also rained out. Today Cincinnati visits Pittsburgh and Chicago visits St. Louis with Boston at New York and Brooklyn at Philadelphia. In the American League Washington defeated Boston 3 to 0 and Detroit won 10 innings over Cleveland 10 9 with a rain-soaked second game. Chicago at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Washington are noted with weather concerns. Cleveland at St. Louis and New York at Boston plus Detroit at Chicago complete the schedule.

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

Ex convict Pitts sparks national baseball protest

Edwin C Alabama Pitts, ex-convict and Sing Sing star athlete, is banned from the International League for wearing the label ex convict as fans and players nationwide rally to his aid. Judges Bramham and Deane face calls to reverse the ban while Pitts seeks a return or a switch to football with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Albany Edwin C Alabama Pitts Digg Dean Sing Sing International League Jimmy Wilson Phillies Philadelphia Arthur D. Swartz New State Assembly Penal Institutes Committee Dizzy Dean Pepper Martin St. Louis Cardinals W. C. Bramham Bramham National Association of Algpany Senators Tse E. Lawes Edwin Pitts High Commissioner Young Pitts New York City Philadelphia Eagles

Potters Play At Home Here Over Weekend

Carr China West Virginia State League team hosts Clarksburg Generals on Saturday and Philippi nine on Sunday at Athletic Field. Rand McKinney returns as two new pitchers Francis Gatrell and John Tambunni join the staff. Pat Walters, Tony Lobis, and Dick Robinson provide depth. Keener if joins may be kept for Saturday assignment. Infield changes aim to boost defense with Pugh at third and McKinney to short.

Rand McKinney Carr China West Virginia Clarksburg Generals Gahe Potters Philippi Grafton Paul Defenbaugh McKinney Generals Francis Gatrell John Tambuni Defenbaugh Hill Barbour County Pat” Walters Tony Lobis Dick Robinson Robinson Keener Ralph “Abie Steam Fetterman Bus Pugh Frank Gerkin

Unknown Tops Large Field in Open Meet

Alvin F. Krueger, Beloit Wis, a 20 year old pro who plays baseball when not golfing, posted a one under par 71 at Oakmont to lead a large field in the national open. He matched steady play with powerful drives, finishing 35-36, after slipping to par on the 11th and 12th holes. Roland MacKenzie trailed him with a 72 as the sun set over the Allegheny mountains.

Oakmont Country Club Pittsburgh Alvin F Butch) Krueger Beloit Wis Oakmont Krueger Pat Allegheny Mountains Mkenzie Roland MacKenzie Congressional Country Club Washington, D. C

JINX TOWN CONTINUED CAPTURED ELEPHANT BACKFIRE INQUEST

Crookston earns a jinx reputation for circus misfortune. A 18 year old elephant named Virginia suffered a stomach ailment triggering a stampede during Atterbury Brothers shows. Trainer William Woodcock held for manslaughter inquest after 100 witnesses testified. Virginia died, Mrs. Margaret Francis mourns.

Page One Crookston Ringling Brothers Virginia William Woodcock Atterbury Brothers Woodcock Francis Stadsvold West Virginia University Cornet William Francis Margaret

News Men Continue At Hangings In Georgetown Prison

Fog shrouded the Georgetown jail yard as Mrs Carey and her son faced execution. Clergy led prayers from cell to scaffold while warden Hugh G. Smith operated the trap. The legally required jury witnessed the hangings and was then whisked away for censorship.

Richard K. Whyte Georgetown J. © Bolton Frankford Robert G. Clen-Daniel Essee Frederick Dave Carey Howard

Labor Fights on Codes and Voluntary Standards

The Cotton Textile Institute cited a single small mill of 1,500 failing to meet code standards while the Consumers' Goods Industries committee led by George A. Sloan pushed voluntary cooperation to sustain sound employment and competitive practices. Sears Roebuck ordered managers to uphold hour and wage standards as iron and steel producers agreed to continue existing code practices. A. F. L. council warned of a sweatshop resurgence as Democratic leaders doubted immediate NRA stopgap benefits. The House was urged to adopt amendments to the Clark resolution, emphasizing collective bargaining rights and prohibition of monopolies, with voluntary agreements under scrutiny.

Cotton Textile Institute Consumers’ Goods Industries Committee George A. 'Sloan Sears, Roebuck and Company Iron and Steel A. F. of L. Council Siel‘eton NRA Rep. McCormack Mass House Senate NIRA Ways and Means Committee

Bankers Hear Presentations at West Virginia Convention

The foreign bondholders protective council and Robert E. Tunstall of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway spoke at the gathering in Marlinton. J. A. Sydenstricker and Homer Gebhardt led the opening ceremonies. Governor H. Grump was to speak at the banquet with a dance to follow. Officers to be elected tomorrow and the convention ends with the president's ball at 10 p.m.

Foreign Bondholders Protective Council Robert E. Tunstall Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Richmond Association J. A. Sydenstricker Marlinton Homer Gebhardt Huntington H. Grump Tunstall Teg

Trio Pay

A tense courtroom scene unfolds as a speaker salutes his brother Morton, ending a case that has transformed three once ordinary men into sought fugitives. Witnesses testify as the trio, once shop owners, confront a dramatic career climax amid unshaven faces and heightened scrutiny.

Morton Moses L. Sedar

Sarazen Back in Action at Open Round Two Contested

Sarazen resumes his Open round amid controversy as Henry Ciuci is disqualified on the 12th hole for ball placement and time violations. Ciuci, a New York semi pro, faced penalties after failing to locate a tee shot within five minutes and resuming play with the original ball, triggering automatic disqualification. Ciuci tied the round with an 83, finished in 41 on the subsequent run, and was already behind.

Bolton Faber Carey Howard Henry Ciuci New York Cluci

Terror Reign Raters in Building Preparations

In the same building preparations were under way to receive another family of children and their parents as had been forced to sow their homes, reflecting ongoing coercive actions in the harsh regime.

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