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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1934

Page

5

Keener Hurls Shutout in 3-0 Victory Over Beaumont

Fetterman remains unbeaten in Twilight Breaste play as Jer blanks Beaumont on five hits. Evans started in the box but left early, Beaumont’s three errors and scattered hits keep them from scoring. Beaumont suffers its second loss this week, Maple Avenue beating them Sunday. Fetterman credits solid defense and timely plays, and invites other teams to schedule on their diamond next Sunday.

Fetterman Beaumont Evans Jer Maple Avenue Bingling Pittsburgh Fetterman Diamond

Baer Ends Final Training for Carnera Title Fight

New York June 12 Max Baer completed his final heavy training ahead of the heavyweight title bout with Primo Carnera next Thursday. Baer and two sparring partners fought five rounds at Asbury Park while Baer issued a playful letter to Carnera and notified the boxing commission of his conditions. Carnera rested in Pompton Lakes amid a minor cold and sun exposure, with manager Louis Soresi denying any serious illness. Bookmakers pulled odds as the Garden bout remained likely, with Carnera as underdog despite the long odds.

New York Max Baer Primo Carnera Gaynera Pompton Lakes N. J Bill Defoe da Preem Defoe Louis Soresi Carnera Soresi Primo Commission John J. Phelan Garden Sunken Bowl Long Island Carera California Associated Press

Boners Box Score and Twilight League Outlook

The report details a Webster led effort with J Gerkin and R Jackson collecting two base hits, and multiple double plays including Nester and Greathouse. It notes strong pitching by Wright and Keener, and references a prospective Webster versus Fetterman matchup, plus league standings and upcoming games in the Twilight League with Fetterman dominating the first half.

J. Gerkin R. Jackson Pevonka Nester N. Shriver Greathouse F. Gerkin W. Gerkin Gilbert Wright Keener x-Kelly Pitzer Crayton Tony Lobis J, Warne

Tunnelton Holds Its Lead in County Race

Tunnelton defeated Kingwood 5 to 4 in a Preston County League game at Tunnelton Sunday to stay atop the standings a half game ahead of Reedsville, which beat Terra Alta 11 to 10. Rowlesburg was idle and remains third, set to host the leaders in a seven inning game Thursday. Reedsville visits Kingwood next, Terra Alta idle. Standings list Tunnelton 2 150, Reedsville 2 667, Rowlesburg 2 671, Kingwood 5 315, Terra Alta 6 143.

Kingwood Tunnelton Reedsville Terra Alta Rowlesburg W. L. Pet

Jeffries Names Carnera as Return Heavy Champion

Former heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries predicts Primo Carnera will keep the title when he fights Max Baer. He argues Baer’s punches won’t land clean and marks Carnera as the better boxer. Jeffries spoke while conducting a boxing school in Southern California and acting as a referee for amateur bouts.

San Francisco Jim Jeffries Primo Carnera Max Baer Baer Carnera Jeffries

Barbour Officers Seek Thief Who Stole Hogs

Local officers investigate the theft of two spring pigs taken from the properties of William Shanabarger and Lewis Zirkle in South Philippi. Pigs weighed sixty to seventy-five pounds each. robbers traveled through fields to a hard surfaced road after the theft occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning.

Philippi William Li

Big Brown Bachelor Slayer of Black Widow

In Walla Walla Washington a large brown spider nicknamed the brown bachelor was placed with several black widows. When jar flipped, the brown bachelor attacked a widow, delivering a fatal bite before retreating to his own web. Also noting that seventeen bird species were observed in May at Bronx Park New York City.

Big Brown Bachelor Black Widow Bronx Park New Fark City

Emigration from Ireland offset by in influx of Irish

The Irish Free State saw emigration exceed net outflow, but inflows of people of Irish nationality more than balanced this by a population increase of 6 925 during 1931 33.

Prison guard seeks exit amid Joliet losses and resign intent

At Joliet Penitentiary Fred Van Horn, a prison guard, complains of thefts by convicts. He urges resignation after reporting pocketing of $18 in February and a watch in March, and $14 yesterday. He is told the state cannot be liable for employee losses. Games today: Philadelphia at Chicago, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, New York at Cincinnati, Boston at St. Louis.

Joliet Penitentiary Fred van Horn Frank D. Whipp van Horn Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Boston St. Louis W. L. Pet

American League Yesterday's Results

No games scheduled. The slate listed Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia St. Louis at New York Detroit at Boston.

Chicago Washington Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis New York Detroit Boston Pet STA

Pig buyers visit farmer in poverty driven deal

Whiffy and Puff hear a visitor say he will pay only one pig. The farmer, noting poverty, agrees to the plan. Puff reassures Whiffy with a bold self sacrifice, saying I’ll go I’m a man.

Whiffy Puff

Dirty Crook is Hunted Within Prison by Guard

A report notes a guard hunts a dirty crook inside Joliet prison as authorities tighten inmate supervision. The unusual incident comes amid broad coverage of local crime and security measures.

Rajah Plans Outfield Return For Browns In Lefty Matchups

St Louis Browns star Rogers Hornsby intends to reclaim regular duty in right field once his wrist heals, aiming to face left handed pitchers. Debs Garris could share the job, with Allan Strange likely sent back to short and Ollie Bejma back on the bench. The Browns have slumped to a .258 team average in seven games against the White Sox and Indians.

St. Louis Jamé Old Rogers Hornsby Mel Harder Cleveland Rajah St. Louis Browns New York Browns Debs Garris Hornsby

Urge Medics to Collect Fees in Advance

Chicago report from the American College of Surgeons medical service board urges pay in advance for medical treatment and calls for new practice methods to aid four groups: indigent, poorly educated, financially constrained patients, and residents in remote areas without adequate care. The board of regents approved the report and advocates careful evaluation before general adoption.

Chicago Americcat College of Surgeons Medical Service Board Board of Regents College of Surgeons

All Kiwanis Meeting Recap From Local Club

The local Kiwanis program last night featured a song America led by Howard Cameron with Reading and The Kiwanis Club contributions noted. Remaining text indicates continuation from Page D but provides limited readable details about speakers or actions.

Wis America Howard Cameron Reading Kiwanis Club

Protector Mass Murder Tragedy Reported

The article details a brutal murder case in which a knife-wielding suspect named Alesi allegedly fashioned a razor tool from a planing blade. Victims include Sadie, 22, and Lena Amistani, 42, found near the suspect’s residence as he fled at night. The defendant protested innocence while investigators cite him seen crafting the weapon and washing blood from his clothes.

Sadie Lena Amistani Alesi

Laborer Held for Murder in Meadville

Meadville, Pa., June 12. Joseph Cardinale, 56, was shot on a downtown street corner. Thomas Belifore, 65, a laborer, is held on a murder charge after surrendering and admitting two shots were fired because Cardinale allegedly tried to blackmail him.

Meadville Joseph Cardinale Thomas Belifore L. M. Hays Cardinale

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