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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1931

Page

7

Union Officials Sought in Kaufman Murder Case

In Chicago a burglary the murder of Jacob Kaufman, who opposed Thomas Maloy’s control, led investigators to seek Thomas Maloy business agent and Danny Stanton Capone rackets chief, Ralph O’Hara, Edldie Donovan, Jack Quinn, Frank Clifford, and others. Assistant State's Attorney Lounsbury said officials feared Kaufman could testify to racket investigators.

Thomas Maloy The Union Jacob Kaufman Maloy Kaufman Danny Stanton Capone Ralph O'Hara Edldie Donovan Stanton Jack Quinn Charles B. Lounsbury

Princeton Leads As Qualifying Opens For Team Match Play

The first of two 18 hole qualifying rounds lists numerous players including Gehrig and Ruth with notable college runners as contenders. The field will cut to 32 after Wednesday’s rounds, followed by quarterfinals Thursday and semifinals and finals Friday and Saturday.

George T. Duclap, Jr Princeton Lawrence Moller Notre Dame Tommy Aycock Yale Phillips Finlay Harvard Johnny Plorio Ohio State Winston Puller Southern California

National Golf Meet Opens At Chicago

The national intercollegiate golf championship opened today at Olympia Fields in Chicago. In its 31st year, the event features 123 competitors, including the defending champion.

Chicago Olympia Fields

Week End Sports Highlights From Galt and Beyond

Dayton Ed Dudley wins western with 280 in sharp golf play, Hagen second at 284, Sarazen and Jock Collins tied for third at 287. Davey Jones captures intercollegiate tennis title for Columbia with 6-2 5-1 scores over Hinkey Hend jlin. Allison defeats Dell 2-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 to win Delaware grass court crown. In baseball, Ruth Wits reaches 13th for St Louis and Gehrig Tiln shines as Spec Erickson carries Dallas no hit bid holds Shreveport.

Associated Preas Galt Dayton O—Ed Dudley Hagen Sarazen Jock Collins New York Davey Jones Columbia Hinkey Hend Jlin North Carolina Wilmington Del—Allison Dell Delaware St. Louis Ruth Wits Gehrig Tiln Hammers Dallas Tex Spec Erickson Shreveport

Local Teams Open Season With 2-0 Win Over Houston

In a Texas League kickoff, the home club defeated Houston 2 to 0. Racing Chicago-Mate clinched the $50,000 American derby by a nose over Pitteburger. New York-Questionnaire took a length ahead of St. Brideaux in the Brooklyn handicap. Auto racing saw Chicago-Louis Schneider win a 100 mile Roby speedway race with Joe Cummins finishing second.

Chicago Pitteburger New York Questionnaire St. Brideaux Brooklyn Auto Racing Louis Schneider Roby Speedway Joe Cummins

Major League Leaders Named for Baseball Season

The Associated Press lists top players across leagues. Hemrick Reds and Terry Giants lead in batting averages and runs. Klein and Bissinette shine in RBIs and hits. Pitching stars include Bush, Derringer, Brandt, and Grimes with strong win totals. In the American League Gehrig Ruth and Cronin appear among leaders in batting, RBIs, and home runs. More than 41,000 trees have been planted this spring in Kentucky’s Kentenla national forest, Harlan county.

Hemrick Reds Terry Giants Klein Phillies Bissinette Robins German Bartell Davis Worthington Braves Watkins Cardinals Arlett Comorsky Pirates Cuyler Cubs Bush Derringer Vance Brandt Braves Grimes Cardinals Kentenla National Forest Harlan County

Clarksburg Team Beats B and O in Fast Game

The Monongahela West Penn team of Clarksburg defeated B and O Athletics 4 to 3 in a high speed contest Sunday. James Reddick starred for Clarksburg with three runs and a leave each at bat, while B and O played vigorously but could not overcome the visitors.

Monongahela West Penn Clarksburg B. and James Reddick

For Sale Park Cottage in Prime Riverside Locale

Classified ad note lists Sentinel rates two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent for each additional insertion, minimum charge 45 cents, with words including italics and figures counted. Offers written to ABC care of Sentinel. 73-1t

Sentinel Classifea Ital Sentinel San Lauich ABC

Local boys compose lineup for sparse crowd game

A game featured an all local boys lineup and drew only a small crowd, with limited attendance noted as the match unfolded.

Help Wanted at Franklin Institute Rochester Ad

Government seeks file clerks age 18 to 50 with no experience required. Starting pay 1260 to 1440. Examinations planned about August 1. Details free. Write today to Franklin Institute Dent 1646 L Rochester NY 83 12.

Grafton RUSH Franklin Institute Dent Rochester N.Y

Flashes of Life chronicles varied headlines from AP dispatches

A mixed AP digest reports tragedy at a Staten Island golf course where a 16 year old caddie Harold Marshall dies after being struck by a ball. A Texas teacher Miss Lillian Arkelgar sacrifices herself to save a pupil during a cliff fall at Glen Bernie Falls. Other notes include Harry Lauder recalling a costly Victoria Falls trip and a Colombian village with mule carried vehicle parts and limited paved streets.

New York Harold Marshall Mayflower Country Club Staten Island Richard Keiser Elizabeth, N. J Lenoir N. C Lillian Arkelgar Fredericksburg Tex Glen Bernie Falls Ahrelgar Jand

Murder Intensifies Probe Into Motion Picture Racketeering

Chicago on June 22 reports murder intensified the state's attorney investigation of racketeering tied to the motion picture industry. The probe narrows on individuals linked to organized crime networks operating within film industry circles.

Chicago

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