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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1934

Page

5

Return bout for Carnera contemplated return bout for Carnera contemplated

New York June 19 The ballyhoo drums are thumping and talks point to Primo Carnera meeting Baer again in October. Baer manager Ancel Hoffman plans to meet Jimmy Johnson and Col John Kirkpatrick at Madison Square Garden to finalize a fall defense. Garden officials favor an October schedule but prefer an elimination tournament to crown a challenger for the next June title defense.

New York Baer Primo Carera Ancil Hoffman Madison Square Garden Jimmy Johnson John R. Kirkpatrick Tourney Hoffman Jack Dempsey Garden Tommy Loughran Steve Hamas Art Lasky Max Schmeling the Garden

Rural store death described in violent details

State Troopers found Anders' body face down on the store floor after a beating. A wooden club stained with blood rested by the door as police and physicians were called.

Anders

New Spending Advances as Congress Ends Session

Congress wraps major actions including the Frazier Lemker six year farm mortgage moratorium and a 2 billion relief deficiency bill. A banking bill moves to the next session while leaders tout action over talk. Members sing and mock joymaking ends amid a spirited final day.

Congress Sen. Robinson House Burns Tennessee Rep Stell New York Rainey Truax Ohio

Youth Injured When Auto Strikes Pony in Rosemont

Denver Fleming, Jr., of Rosemont, was injured last night while riding a pony on Simpson Creek. An automobile struck the pony near the bridge, knocking the boy from its back and causing cuts to a hand and injuries to a right arm.

Denver Fleming, Jr Rosemont Simpson Creek

Man in World Returns to Hospital

An elderly man, claimed to be 164 years old, returned to Istanbul’s Children’s Hospital in delirium with a high fever. His daughter Gulu Hah watched by his bedside as lingering doubts about his age surfaced. He had been discharged recently after a brief prior stay.

Istanbul Zara Agha Children’s Hospital Gulu Hah S Agha

Twilight League Faces Second-Half Schedule Uncertainty

Twilight League heads await a second-half schedule after Friday's end of the first half. A planned meeting to set the rest of the season was not held, leaving leaders to rush decisions. Fetterman, undefeated so far, faces Maple Avenue and Colts in upcoming games, with Friday seen as the deadline to confirm results and avoid a late-season stumble.

Maple Avenue Fetterman Carl China Beaumont Fetterman Boys Colts

Anxiety in a Game Diverts Focus From Play

A remark notes that when a team grows anxious or worried it hampers performance, contrasting with a mindset that treats play with steadier effort and less pressure. The quote suggests calm, composed play yields better results.

National League Standings and Results Summary

Yesterday's results included rainouts for Pittsburgh at New York and Cincinnati at Brooklyn while Boston played Chicago and Philadelphia at St. Louis. Detroit defeated New York 6 to 5 as Chicago split with Philadelphia 3 to 5 with rain shortening the second game to five innings. Boston fell to St. Louis 6 to 14 and other matchups were rained out or rescheduled. Upcoming games feature New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with Philadelphia at St. Louis and Boston at Chicago.

Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington Pet Ladelphia Cinnati Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Pete Fox Mickey Cochrane Doyner White Tigers Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Red Sox Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Brownies Rogers Hornsby Andrews Newsom Coffman Wells McAfee Mills Dick Porter Pittsburgh Pirates Gibson

CCC Supervisors of Education Selected

Elkins June 19 Nat T Frame corps area educational supervisor announces seven educational advisers for the 12 CCC camps in eastern West Virginia. The program targets every enrolled forester with tailored classes twice weekly, spanning from illiterates to college students.

Elkins Nat T. Frame Corps Area CCC West Virginia Eston Lee Carden Weston North Fork Hardy

Slayer of Ex-Sweetheart Is Given Life Sentence

Los Angeles reports that Charles Johnston, 22, formerly of Columbus Ohio, was sentenced yesterday to life imprisonment for murdering Dorothy Smith 18 of Monrovia after conviction last week. Johnston’s attorney said he contemplated suicide as the girl did not return his love.

Los Angeles Charles Johnston Columbus Ohio Dorothy Smith Monrovia Johnston

Tigers Rally Past Yankees In Nine To Win

Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6 to 5 to close within three games of the AL lead. Pete Fox sparked the ninth inning rally with a double driving in Mickey Cochrane and doyner White for the decisive margin.

Airport Committee to Hold Meeting Tonight

The Tri County Airport Committee meets at 7:30 tonight in Clarksburg to discuss locating a mail and passenger airport in the region. Garrett farm on Route 60 near Bridgeport remains the favored site, with other options in Marion and Taylor counties being explored. A Taylor county subcommittee could not attend last week’s Clarksburg meeting, so tonight’s session was postponed. Members include Howan H. Holt, Mayor Charles O. King, and G Kuhn from the school welfare board.

Tri-County Airport Committee Harrison Marion Taylor Counties Clarksburg Garrett Farm Bridgeport Taylor Taylor County Committee Taylor Group Howan H. Holt Charles O. King G. Kuhn Welf

Small Child Dies in Unclear Sk skin Malad Case

In Clarksdale Mississippi on June 19 six year old Alma Dean Hayes played at home unaware she suffered scleroderma a disease that hardens skin. A family moment turned tragic when a farewell kiss led to a sudden emotional reaction and she was shot to death.

Clarksdale Miss Alma Dean Hayes

Clarksdale Parents Seek Rochester Hospital Care

In Clarksdale, the child's parents are arranging a transfer to Rochester Minnesota, after physicians reported active communication with the hospital and strong interest in the rare medical case.

Clarksdale Rochester Minn

Manis Death Tied to Extortion Case Involving Bartholomew

Washington field near a brush pile hid the body of a well known female impersonator. The autopsy found neck bones broken. Bartholomew, accused actor, was arrested after eyeglasses linked to him were found near the scene. The district attorney declined comment on charges and possible filing today.

Washington Tee Burchinal Manis Bartholomew Fayette County

Marty McManus Shines With Braves In Boston Defense

Boston fans now praise Marty McManus as a regular player with the Braves after a season as Red Sox manager. In 34 games he hit .291 with 22 RBIs, six doubles and three home runs, driving timely hits and stealing baserunners. Stephen Urbanski and McManus form a productive infield despite Rab Maranville’s absence.

John Stahr Associated Press Boston Marty McManus Beantown Rabbit Maranville Red Sox Braves McManus Bucky Harris Bob Quinn Brooklyn Dodgers Maranville Bill McKechnie Marty Bill Urbanski Martin Joseph Manus Fidom Ameridani National Tetzue

Postponed Game To Be Played Wednesday Night

The Twilight League postponed games will be completed on Wednesday. Carr China and Beaumont will play at the Athletic Field while Avenue faces Fetterman at Fet ne An official survey of 3,305 homes in a typical North county revealed 91 log

Carr China Beaumont G Avenue Fetterman Fetne North County

Washington Mecca for Tourists Sees Daily Influx

The City of Washington draws nationwide attention with ongoing events affecting welfare and interest, offering a wealth of instruction and inspiration. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad announces a low rate bargain excursion from West Virginia and Western Maryland on Saturday June 30, with trains departing local points and arriving in Washington early Sunday.

Washington Baltmore & Ohio Railroad West Virginia Maryland

Measures of Major Nipes Passed by Congress

Washington June 12. A roundup of key measures enacted by Congress includes the Gold Reserve Act authorizing Treasury control of gold reserves and the housing rehabilitation bill. Federal loans to industry and a revenue bill adding 300 million in taxes are noted, along with numerous finance and regulatory actions and about six to seven thousand million in appropriations.

Washington Treasury Commission On Communications St. Lawrence

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