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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1933

Page

5

Baseball scores and today’s games across leagues

Yesterday results show Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn and New York beat Cincinnati while Philadelphia toppled Cleveland and Boston edged Detroit. Tonight’s schedule includes Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York with several interleague matchups and minor league scores from Birmingham to Montreal.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Lewis Cleveland Detroit Washington St.Louis Ciancinnati

KoyPRIA Leaders Home Runs Highlight Historic Season

Biographical list of baseball leaders includes numerous stars from the Yankees, Phillies, Giants, Indians, Athletics, and Browns. Names such as Gehrig Foxx Ruth and Walker appear among early league totals and standout performances, reflecting a vibrant era of American and National League play.

wWerger Giants Pullis Phillies Friteh Cardinals Gehrig Yankees Foxx Athletics Ruth Klein

Foreclosure Reports Cited as Key Driver of Outbreaks

The report cites foreclosures through March 1, 1935, as the chief reason behind the outbreaks. It notes a link between economic distress and rising unrest, with officials stressing the need for relief measures.

Coal industry leaders weigh code for fair competition

Washington reports a meeting of northern coal operators urged rapid drafting of a coal code under the industrial recovery act. Dr Alexander Sachs pressed for operator input on solutions including stockpiling and RFC credit, with Ohio Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia reps present and plans to align southern wages.

Washington Iter Alexander Sachs Hugh 8. Johnson Dr. Sachs Roosevel Reconstruction Finance Corporation Taplin C. F. Hosford, Jr Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvaniay Coal Operators Association ABC Fred K. Althouse Philadelphia

Cronin Joins the Big Six With .352 Batting Pace

Washington manager Joe Cronin extended his hitting momentum by posting a .352 average to tie Sam West for third in the American League batting race. Al Simmons reclaimed the top spot, while Chapman and Klein also posted strong numbers as the season progresses.

Joe Cronin Washington al Simmons Gabb Gimmons W. Sox Chapman Yanks Klein Phillies Ronin Senators West Browns Martin Cardinals Moore Braves

U S Envoy to Russia Urged Unofficial U S Visit

Col. Frederick Pope just back from a glass official visit to Russia urged the Roosevelt administration to dispatch an unofficial representative to the U S S R at once. Recognition should follow promptly.

Associated’Press New York Frederick Pope Russia US8

RIOT IN IOWA FARMERS OVER FORECLOSURE FEARS

Twenty northwest Iowa farmers jailed for 24 hours after clashing with sheriff's deputies during a farm mortgage foreclosure protest in Primghar. The event drew martial law references, spurred by foreclosures, and followed a national context with Washington talks on recognition and relief measures. Four British railways cut passenger fares to counter motor bus competition and faced fines for contempt of court related to the disturbance.

Primghar Northwest Iowa United States Washington Iowa District Court

Dividend Tax In Effect On Dividends Declared After June 15

Washington June 23 The commissioner of internal revenue Guy T Helvring overrules unofficial opinions and states the 5 percent tax applies to dividends declared after June 15 1930 Dividends declared before June 16 were not taxable but dividends declared on June 16 must pay the tax under the National Industrial Recovery Act signed June 16 at 11:55 am

Washington Guy T. Helvring Internal Revenue Couns

B and O to Run Buses from Fairmont to Mannington

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight traffic rose for the week ending June 3 with grain 761 cars up from 686 last year and coal 5,237 up from 4,916. Coke and ore declined while total line loadings reached 21,804 versus 19,918 with connections at 11,608 compared to 9,934.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Fantastic Angles Of Title Bout In Ring Clash

The 1933 style feature compares Sharkey vs Carnera in a bizarre heavyweight title showdown. Primo Carnera’s rise from circus strongman to title challenger contrasts with Sharkey’s wary defense and a grim memory of Ernie Schaaf. Much is at stake as odds swing toward an even-money fight.

Gayle Talbot Associated Press New York Sharkey Sailor Carnera Ebbets Field Jack Sharkey Long Island Bowl Big Primo Ernie Schaaf Schaaf Primo

World's Fair Boosts Passenger Rail Business

The article notes that besides freight gains, the passenger trade of the road benefited substantially from the World's Fair in Chicago, boosting traffic and revenue for the railway.

Chicago

Purchase of Forest Land Is Approved By Reservation Group

The National Forest Reservation Commission approved the purchase of 225,649 acres of forest land for 468442.70, about 2.08 per acre, across a dozen eastern states. Included is 678 acres in Monongalia county West Virginia for 4093.37, part of nearly 670000 acres approved in a month. The lands will round out the national forest region and allow immediate access for emergency conservation work.

Washington, D.C National Forest Reservation Commission Monongalia County W. Va

Business Keeps Up Expansion Across Sectors

New York reports that business in the past week continued its expansion, with Dunn & Bradstreet noting no seasonal drag. The note cites Farmers of Robertsdale Alabama enjoying profits from cucumber crops, and Montana creameries producing over 14 million pounds of butter in 1932, down four percent from the prior year.

New York Dunn & Bradstreet Robertsdale Ala Montana

Wedsplit Plea Over Wife Refusing Extravagant Spending

Oakland divorce suit states Chester M. Biggs a railroad freight agent seeks dissolution claiming wife Mrs. Mel en Constance Biggs is inexpen sively cruel. He says she refused to wear silks or satins and forced him to fake lower prices on purchases. He also says she blocked opening charge accounts.

Oakland Calif Chester M. Biggs Melen Constance Biggs Biggs

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues List

Puzzle clued fill in a mixed theme with numerous misspellings and garbled terms. Across items include items like Take too much food Politely Windtlowe American Indian and many scattered phrases. Down clues mix abbreviations and partial words creating a garbled solver experience.

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Proposed Amendment To United States Constitution Ratification List

Historical clipping outlines a proposed 21st amendment repealing the 18th and legalizing liquor under federal and state law with voters urged to cast ballots on ratification. It lists supporters and opponents, notes benefits like tax revenue and employment, and frames ratification as temperance aligned progress.

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