Londos Wins Undisputed Wrestling Crown Over Browning
Greek star Londos defeated Jim Browning in one hour ten minutes to claim the heavyweight title, before about 20 000 fans. Browning, 283 1/2 pounds from Verona Missouri, led early but Londos used a cobra leg lock and airplane whirl to win, amid a noisy, dramatic finish.
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Associated Press
New York
Jimmy Landis
Jim Browning
Jack Curley
Browning
Farmer Hoy
Verona
Londos
Strangler
Ed Lewis
Brownins
Jhis
Londas
Letter from Dick Williams criticizes Twilight League leadership
Dick Williams objects to editor Bingles and Bowers claiming he attended only two Twilight League meetings. He states at least four meetings were held with managers absent, notes three attendees including Mr. Jackson of Fetterman, and accuses the paper of misrepresenting the league. He challenges the editor to run the league and criticizes the president selection.
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Bingles and Bowers
Sirou Surly
Jackson
Fetterman
Mr. Jackson
League
Sentinel Office
Dick Williams
City council seeks new fire chief under late name delay
The post runs to March 31, 1935 with a monthly salary of 100 dollars. Former road supervisor John L. Robinson and former council member Leo Faust, along with current fire chief Roy Warne, have applied.
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John L. Robinson
Roy Warne
Leo Faust
Local boxing birth notice and Fairmont bout teased
A birth is announced for Sunny Jim McVey in Pittsburgh. The text also previews Donald Red Barry versus Buddy McArthur in Fairmont next Thursday, noting Barry’s reported ninth heavyweight rank and a past Barry decision over McArthur in Cumberland. The notice mentions Mr and Mrs Wallace Lynn of Barry as parents and includes scattered biographical odds and venue hints.
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Fairmont
Donald “Red” Barry
Buddy McArthur
Barry
McArthur
Cumberland
Wallace Lynn
Jim McVey
Pittsburgh
McVey
City Hospital
Lynn
Licked McArthur
Gazella Monroe
Londos Clinches Wrestling Title After Thrilling War
The crowded arena witnessed a brutal clash as Londos repeatedly slammed Browning, finally securing the victory with a decisive cratch hold and arm break. Referee George Bothner raised Londos’s arm as the crowd roared, ending a five year wrestling war and leaving Londos as the single title claimant.
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Browning
George Bothner
Londos
Tunnelton Still Leads Preston County League
Tunnelton remained ahead by a game and a half after beating Reedsville 3 to 1 in a pitching duel between Bobak and Braithwood. Standings show Tunnelton 9 3 750 percent, Rowlesburg 7 4 636, Reedsville 5, Kingwood 5, Terra Alta 9 100. Rowlesburg beat Dalton of Philippi 7 to 5 Sunday, Bowlesburgs had seven runs on 15 hits with four errors. Pierce Independent beat Newburg 4 to 3 after a 2-2 opening inning and a 10th inning RBI single by McClarin.
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Tunnelton
Reedsville
Bobak
Braithwood
V. L. Pet
Rowlesburg
Kingwood
Terra Alta
Dalton
Philippi
Bowlesburgs
McArthur in Action With Barry Promises Tight Rivalry
The report notes McArthur has faced strong opponents with no injuries or disasters and suggests the upcoming showdown with Barry will reveal which man gains the upper hand. The piece hints at a keen contest and uncertain outcomes.
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McArthur
Barry
Hubbell Tops Redbirds in Ten Run Rally Victory
Carl Hubbell finally broke the Cardinal jinx with a seven run second inning as the Giants beat the Red Birds 10 to 7. It was Hubbell’s 11th win against four losses this season amid Pirates and Athletics wins and Yankees blasts in a day of major league action.
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Carl Hubbell
Mae Baal
Red Birds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bill Swift
Philadelphia
Tigers
Athletics
Detroit
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Johnny Bronca
Yale
Chicago ‘White Sox
Yankees
St. Louis
Washington
Browns
Griffith Stadium
Gandhi Survives Bombing Arrives On Foot At Rally
Gandhi faced a bombing at a public rally as he arrived on foot, triggering a security scare. Orthodox Hindus were blamed for the attack amid his anti-untouchability campaign, Gandhi declaring the outrage would strengthen his cause. Separately, Los Angeles supervisors moved funds to the exportation fund after discovering a balance of 80 cents.
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Gandhi
Mahatma
Poona
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors
Blueville Joins Twilight League in Second Half Plan
Blueville replaces Lucky Strike at the Twilight League meeting held at the athletic field. D C Robinson to manage Blueville after the team entered at season start but withdrew due to lack of cooperation and manager search. New umpires were selected Rev. M B Stump Clyde Trader Bob Crayton John Breedlove Everett Keener and a new second half schedule was approved. League to address ball theft by youngsters and to seek score board space at local recreation parlors for standings.
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Grafton
Dick Williams
Blueville
D.C. Robinson
Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia leading Pittsburgh 7 to 1 and Newark defeating St. Louis 10 to 7. Boston Cincinnati and other games were listed with results including Philadelphia 13 Detroit 11 New York 13 Chicago 2 Washington 6 St. Louis 4 Boston 6 Cleveland 3. Today Philadelphia visits Pittsburgh New York faces St. Louis Brooklyn hosts Chicago.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Newark
St. Louis
Boston-Cincinnat
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
James
Fetterman Defeated by Preston Nine in Long Kingwood Battle
In a hotly contested Kingwood diamond game Sunday Fetterman lost after twelve innings as Kingwood edged the visitors eight to seven. Keener pitched for Fetterman allowing fifteen hits while E Marshall Lemon and others shared pitching duties. The game featured a tied score at 7-7 in the eighth and a late sixth inning winning run by Kingwood in the twelfth. Standings show Kingwood leading with eight wins and New York at .607. other clubs and box score details follow.
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Fetterman
Kingwood
Kingwood Diamond
Keener
E. Marshall
H. Lemon
New York
Detroit
Pinsky
Boston
Lorowoy
Washington
W. Jackson
Cleveland
J. Marshall
C. St. Louis
Osborn
Philadelphia
X. Marshall
Chicago
Lemon
P. H. Lister, 3B. . P. Lister, If. Carroll, Rf. Buree
II. Shriver
Warne
Greathouse
Gilbert
V. Jackson
Rf. Keener
P. x—Evans
R. Jackson
Lmon
Hall
R. Shriver
Lowery
Peronka
White
Kendall
Immoral liaison case sparks testimony across multiple towns
Jurors hear Shaffer and Caton deny relations and earlier charges. Witnesses report Shaffer and Caton seen together. Caton admits fines for alleged misconduct but denies cohabitation. Court proceedings delay verdict as 29 defense witnesses are ready. Also notes figures in communications commission and a high geyser display along the Blue Ridge rail route.
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Shaffer
James Silbaugh
Porter Loss
William Ditmore
Clifton Mills
Caton
J. D. Evans
Grant District
C. R. Michael
Bruceton Mills
Evans
Jesse Blosser
Frank Barlow
Harold Thormas
Stender Trickett
iCharles Shackleford
Clay H., Feather
Walter Metheny
Herbert DeWitt
H. H. Britton
Russell Metheny
Anddward P. Smith
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