Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,298 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1935

Page

6

Harvard Yale Annual Crew Race Attracts President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt watched Harvard and Yale vie to close the East’s rowing season in New London. The event drew 500 pleasure craft with a four mile heavyweight race and earlier sprints for freshmen and juniors. Yale led in past meetings, while Harvard faced a strong field as weather clouds loomed.

Harvard Yale Roosevelt New London Conn Railroad Bridge Franklin D., Jr Roevelt John James Hyde Park N. Y Franklin Eli Crimson Ed Simmons Baltimore Cambridge Columbia Massachusetts Tech Pennsylvania

Johnny Allen Proves Hero for Yankees Comeback

Johnny Allen starred as the Yankees beat the Tigers 5 to 2, lifting New York within five and a half games of the league lead. After an early shoulder slump, Allen regained form to record six wins and fuel a key victory over Detroit.

Associated Press New York Yankees Johnny Allen Joe McCar Aeal Ee Meriepo Johnny Wiltonie Cefeats Wright Barker Vito Tamulis Hurd Reed Poling Lefty Gomez Charlie Keener Nestor Kocheran Detroit Tigers Yankees Amer Newsies Lobis Joe Sullivan Bill Smith Dickey Stafford Manley Doyle C. F Cleveland Indians Riddie Chicago White Sox Campbell Grennan Washington Senators Lambert, Baker The Pale Hose Faulkner Philadelphia Athletics Sox Jimmy Foxx Bob Johnson Chicago New York Giants Pirates Bill ‘Terry Joe Moore Giants St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Dig Dean Jimmy Collins Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Reds Dodgers Cubs Braves

Twin bill split as Greys win two in league action

The Greys won game one 3 to 1 and game two 12 to 4 in a doubleheader. The nightcap featured 20 hits as the Red Birds and Jawns split, tying for third. Dayton and Portsmouth also split, Ducks taking the opener 5 to 4 and Pirates the second 13 to 2.

Greys Red Birds Jawns Dayton Portsmouth Ducks Pirates Johnstown Charlestin Zanesville Huntington Akron Beckley American Newsies Hamrocks

Real Hitting Features Play Real Hitting Features Play

Akron took a doubleheader from Beckley to move into second, piling up 34 hits while the Miners slugged 20 in two games. The Yanks won 21-7 then 11-5 on singles doubles and homers. Johnstown fell to Charleston in a doubleheader as the Senators won 3-2 and 4-3. Zanesville Greys beat Huntington twice to take the lead as the pennant race tightened.

Associated Press Akron Beckley Miners Thice Yanks Johnnies Johnstown Charleston Tailend Senators Zanesville Greys Huntington

The Story of James J Braddock by jad

Bill Braucher profiles famed heavyweight James J Braddock, detailing his rise, career, and era in boxing. Reinet Beach dispatches capture Braddock’s personality, notable fights, and impact on American sports culture in a concise portrait.

Jad Bill Braucher Central Press Reinet

Standings and Results From Yesterday in the National League

The standings show New York 6 Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 3 Philadelphia 1, Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 1 in 11 innings, and Brooklyn 7 Cincinnati 1. Today’s schedule lists Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Detroit Boston at St Louis.

New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago-Boston Chicago Boston Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston-St. Louis Iain New Yorkat AGS

Ohio State Faces Strong Contenders at NCAA Meet

Ohio State, led by Jesse Owens and Charles Beetham,Is considered the only threat to California in the NCAA classic opening in Berkeley. Owens will contest four events including the 100 and 220 sprints, 220 hurdles, and broad jump, while Beetham competes in the half mile. Southern California appears poised to dominate with 23 Trojans entered, and Washington State may still contest for points.

Ohio Berkeley Calif Ohio State Jesse Owens Charles Beetham University of 7Fornia Owens Buckeyes Beetham Dean ‘Cromwell W.S.C Bettham ‘Wits Melvin Walker Ba’ Trontee

Louis Poised to Overwhelm Primo Camera in New York Fight

Associated Press reports wide expectation that Joe Louis will knock out Primo Camera at Yankee Stadium Tuesday night. pundits note Louis’s rapid rise and 18 knockouts in 22 fights. Camera’s strong chin and improved defense may resist, but Louis’ power could prove decisive if he fights too hard.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York Joe ‘Louis Yankee Stadium Joe Louis Louis Dempsey Detroit Manassa Mauler Hayo Barney Ross Jimmy McLarnin Max Baer Jimmy Braddock Primo

Carnera Faces Knockout Threat In Heavyweight Bout

The fighter aims to win by knockout as he tries to dodge the opponent’s punones and stay standing to rack up points with a powerful left hand. Carnera relies on his labored yet scientific approach as his main weapon.

Carnera

Big golf tourney opens at Medinah with top pros

Chicago hosts the Medinah Country Club open tournament with a $9,500 prize over three days. Johnny Revolta from Milwaukee and Jimmy Thomson of Long Beach lead a field of 100 top players challenging Chicago pros Frank Walsh Tommy Armour Ky Laffoon Light Horse Harry Cooper Denny Kate Horton Smith Dick Metz Abe Espinosa Jim Foulis plus rivals Willie Goggin Harold McSpaden Alvin Krueger Francis Schwartz Ray Mangrum Fred Morrison Byron Nelson Bill Mehlhorn and others from across the nation.

Chicago Johnny Revolta Milwaukee Jimmy Thomson Long Beach Calif Medinah Country Club Frank Walsh Tommy Armour Ky Laffoon Light Horse Harry Cooper Denny Kate Horton Smith Dick Metz Abe Espinosas Jim Foulis Revolta South Bend Ind Thomson Willie Goggin San Francisco Harold “Jug” McSpaden Kansas City Alvin Butch” Krueger

High Students Enroll At Philippi Saturday

Philippi June 21 Students who graduated eighth grade last spring and those entering Philippi high school next year are asked to enroll Saturday June 22 in the high school auditorium at 2 30 o clock. Principal J H Garpenter directs the event. A separate enrollment for Belington High will be led by Principal O J Woodford in the Belington school library at 2 o'clock.

Philippi Philippi High School J. H. Garpenter Belington High School O. J. Woodford Principa Belington

Pythian Chancellor Delivers Talk From Fairmont Broadcast

J. W. Scott of Charleston West Virginia Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias will broadcast a talk from Fairmont over station WMMN at 8 15 p m Tuesday The station operates on 890 kilocycles and is heard over several hundred miles area The talk should interest Pythias members and others in the region

Hen. V. J. W. Scott Charleston W. Va Order Knights of Pythias Grand Domain West Virginia Fairmont WMMN Omer

Exploring Jungle Unknown Face Discovery Feature

In the June 23rd issue of the American Weekly scientists report the discovery of an unknown face from the prehistoric Stone Age. This feature is among many in the issue, a highlight of the magazine bundled with the Baltimore Sunday American.

The Big Magazine Baltimore Sunday American Focal Newsdealer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Snyder Edits Register Shepherdstown Harry L. Snyder William B. Snyder Snyder Yankee Club B.& C. Outfit Thriller Grafton M. C. A. Representatives Athletic Field Railroaders Gardeckie B. É Lane Middle Atlantic Tom Walker James J. Braddock Beach Braddock the Garden Jimmy Johnston Art Lasky Jip Corn Griffin Ing Prelin Red John Henry Lewis Pacific Coast Jack Ppock Lasky Southern California Think Louis Big Pythian Patronine $E Sentinel Brock Putide Morgantown Ayunile West Grafton Memorial City Post V. F. W Mark Gigan Wis Oor J. C Farmer Helms Glenmore eHistilleries Co
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication