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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1935

Page

6

Braddock's Next Title Bout Plan Elevates Boxing Promoters

Braddock likely to fight Max Schmeling for the heavyweight title in June 1936 at Madison Square Garden. Baer to meet Primo Camera or Joe Louis winner in a September bout under the Twentieth Century Sporting Club. Garden officials anticipate profits and commerce from Braddock’s rise, with no title defense this year.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York James J. Braddock Max Baer Braddock Madison Square Garden Max Schmeling Germany Baer Primo Camera Joe Louis Twentieth Century Sporting Club Camnera Louis Yankee Stadium Gene Tumey Kilpatrick The Garden Jinx Twentieth Century Club Art Lasky Schmeling the Garden Carnera Crcery Heavy Garden New York City Brad Baer Dock Madison Square Ed Down

Pennsylvanians Ahead In Swatting Contests

New York reports that Pennsylvania players led the majors as the season nears its mid-point. In the American League five Athletics Eleuters sit among the top hitters, along with three Pirates and one Phillies in the top ranks. Doc Cramer jumps from ninth to fifth, while Jimmie Foxx and Eric McNair each rise one spot despite lower averages.

New York Athletics Eleuters Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Pennsylvania Doc Cramer Jimmie Foxx Eric McNair

OUST MITCHELL CONTINUES IN DEPARTMENT RULE

A presidential appointee, Mitchell refuses resignation after secretary asks for data and memoranda. The secretary seeks to fill the post with an experienced engineer and forwards Mitchell’s data to the attorney general for review. The president is asked to act, with Mitchell maintaining his stance and the matter referred to the Justice Department for careful investigation.

Ee el Reaus Iai Mitchell Jercy Gene Leral Gineer Mitell Mit Chell

Schw artz Leads Western Open Golf Championship Field

The western open golf championship at Chain O Lakes course in South Bend enters the second quarter with Francis Schwartz from St. Louis leading by three plus strokes. Despite a 69 on he day, wind-swept scores rose with par at 72 for several contenders including Dick Metz Ted Longworth Jock Collins and others.

South Bend Ind Chain O'Lakes St. Louis Francis Schwartz Schwartz Dick Metz Chicago Ted Longworth Portland Jock Collins Mansfield Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Hal McSpaden Kansas City Harry Cooper Jimmy Thomson Long Beach Calif Parks Land Tommy Armour Kay Laffoon Bill Mehlhorn Louisville Walter Hagen Detroit

Mound Duels Feature Two Pitching Masterpieces

Two star pitchers on opposite coasts delivered near flawless showings yet both lost. Giants rookie Leon Chagnon tossed a two hit game against Cincinnati but fell 2 to 0 as support faltered in the second inning. Meanwhile Brooklyn veteran William Watson Clark allowed only three hits in a 1 to 0 defeat to Pittsburgh as Forrest Jensen drove in the decisive run.

Associated Press Leon Chagnon Giants Reds William Watson Clark Brooklyn Pirates Chagnon Jim Bottomley Bill Terry Gilly Campbell Paul Derringer Bill Swift Pitburgh Dodgers Forrest Jensen

JAWNS ENJOY ROAD WOES AS GREYS LEAD LEAGUE

The Mid-Atlantic League clubs struggle on the road with Zanesville and Huntington sharing first after Zanesville whitewashed Johnstown 3-0 and Huntington also winning 3-0 at Charleston. Portsmouth beat Beckley 14-10 in a wild scoring game as Akron defeated Dayton 6-3 on Blackwell’s pitching.

Associated Press Zanesville Huntington Greys Johnstown Charleston Portsmouth Beckley Miners Pirates Akron Blackswell Dayton Ducks

Fights Last Night Across Cities Toss-Up Wins

Boxing results from Chicago Detroit Baltimore Fargo San Diego Hollywood and Augusta report multiple bouts. Notable outcomes include Lorenzo Pack stopping Tim Charles and Wesley Martin outpointing George Dixon while K O Burns beat Charlie Loughran.

Chicago Lorenzo Pack Detroit Tim Charles Louisville Dave Clark Bob Osignac Benton Harbor Mich George Dixon Wesley Martin Akron Tiny Pittner Pittsburgh K. C. Brown Baltimore Joe Fogiletta Philadelphia Young Raspi Burns Charlie Loughran Bob Turner Newport News Hockey Jackson Salt Lake City Chaney Bob Anderson New York Fargo N. D Frankie Sagilio Frankie Kamecki Winnipeg San Diego

Grant Faces Surface In Tennis Tourney Finals

Nashville Tenn June 15 An odds on favorite to defend his Dixie title Bry an M Grant Jr tiny but steady meets Hal Surface Missouri Valley champ in the Southern tournament final. Grant reached the final by beating Charles Harris Palm Beach Fla 6 2 6 3 6 2 while Surface ousted Billy Reese Haley Georgia Tech 6 1 6 8 The women’s title race runs between Mrs Mary Green Harris Kansas City top seed and Catherine Wolf Elkhart Ind seeded second to play Sunday.

Nashville Dixie Courts Bryan M. Grant, Jr Hal Surface Missouri Valley Elimi Billy Reese Haley Georgia Tech Mary Green Harris Kansas City Catherine Wolf Elkhart Ind

Mile feature of big meet in Princeton track invite

Princeton June 15 world class milers target the 4.05 mile in the mile of a century at Princeton's second annual invitation track meet. Cunningham favoured to win 4:08.7 record defense. rivals include Jack Lovelock Bill Benthorn Gene Venzke Joe Mangan Glen Dawson and pole vaulters Keith Brown and Bill Graber.

Princeton N. J Cunningham Glenn Cunningham Jack Lovelock New Zealand England Bill Benthorn Gene Venzke Pennsylvania Joe Mangan Cornell Glen Dawson Tulsa Okla Lovelock Los Angeles Benthorn Mangan Keith Brown Yale Bill Graber Southern California

Owens Meets California in Big Meet at Memorial Coliseum

Eddie Tefin three years ago on this course brought Owens to fame and now Jesse Owens of Ohio State faces UC in a dual meet at Memorial Coliseum today. Owens seeks multiple records as conditions are set for fast times and a strong California challenge. About 50 000 spectators expected as Owens targets four marks while California aims to upset.

Los Angeles Eddie Téfin Jesse Owens Ohio State Megip Star

Standings and Results From National and American Leagues

Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 1 to 0 and Philadelphia beat Chicago 5 to 4 while Cincinnati toppled New York 2 to 0. Boston 5 and St Louis 4. Chicago visits Brooklyn and St Louis plays New York today. In the American League Philadelphia won 5 to 4 over Cleveland and Boston topped Detroit 10 to 8 with New York 4, St Louis 3. Washington 16, Chicago 11 and Philadelphia at Detroit with Washington at St Louis and Boston at Cleveland. New York at Chicago.

Bucs Pittsburgh Cardinals Braves Boston Dizzy Dean Curt Davis Phillies Cubs Senators White Sox Yankees Browns Red Sox Cleveland Tigers Indians Athletics Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati New York St. Louis Cincinnativ St.Louis Detroit Washington

Junior World Series Set for Gastonia This Summer

Indianapolis reports the Junior World Series will be held in Gastonia North Carolina with games August 27 to 31. Homer Chaillaux American Legion nationalism director announced the event as the all Eastern and all Western sectional winners meet. The all Eastern at Charlotte North Carolina August 22 to 24, and all Western at Stockton California August 20 to 22.

Indianapolis Homer Chaillaux National Americanism American Legion Gastonia N. C Ate Glennior Baseball World Charlotte Stockton Calif

Wrestling Results and Omaha Riot Action

Philadelphia wrestler Dan O Mahoney defeated George Zaharias in one fall. Des Moines Jose Dusek won two of three falls from Jack Hader. Acting governor Jurgensen called out militia but denied request. sheriff ordered deputies. Rioting at 24th and L streets led police to shoot, crowds stopped cars, then police opened fire again at 35th and K near a church.

Philadelphia Dan O'Mahoney Ireland George Zaharias Pueblo Colo Des Moines Jose Dusek Omaha Jack Hader Dallas Continuen Srum Gensen Norfolk Neb Jurgensen Pie Amouners 24Th 35Th K Streets

Floods Sweep Through Regions Cutting Communications

Floods damaged multiple sections as roads and rail lines were washed out along the river corridor from Uvalde to the Gulf. Nuetes loads a procession of homes barns and livestock, creating rapid bridge failures on two highways and two rail lines. Highway engineer T Gill warned residents along the river to evacuate immediately.

Wounded Suspect Identified After Texas Police Chase

Police corner Slim Coffrey after a pursuit across miles as officers pursued the suspect connected to the Karpis case. Coffrey fled into the west and remains missing. authorities detained his brother-in-law Bert Hutton as the investigation continued.

Karpis Miles Tthey Neebyetebert Hutton Hever Priday Slim Coffrey Hutton

Minor Appeals Traffic Law Plea Denied by Court

Lester Minor, who pleaded guilty before Justice C. Jefferys on charges of motor vehicle without a valid registration card, obtained an appeal from the county circuit court but was refused by the judge since he had already pleaded guilty.

Lester Minor C. Jefferys Yes T’ Lor Jefferys Minor Termiad

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