Bearcats seek athletic bus to aid Grafton teams
Grafton high school athletic department asks the new board of education to approve purchasing a bus for team transport and post practice rider home service. Coach Ron McKinney argues the vehicle will attract rural players, boost football and basketball prospects, and enable later home drops after evening workouts. Open season kicks off September 13 at night against Lumberport.
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Football Schedule Teases Hope Amid Injury Hurdles
The team plans road and home games against Morgantown Buckhannon Clarksburg Elkins and others, with McKinney noting a possible silver lining if country boys develop, injuries ease, and new townsfolk prove capable players.
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College Boy Making Good Hurls For Dayton Ducks
Dayton Ducks praise their student pitcher Ulrigh who left Ohio State to begin his pro career. In his first three weeks he blanked the Charleston Senators 5 to 0 on five hits. Beckley beat Zanesville 10 to 8 in ten innings as Kelly drove in two runs with a key single. Mike Martynik limited Akron to three hits in a 7-1 Huntington win. Portsmouth topped Johnstown 14 to 7. Tonight’s slate: Huntington at Akron Charleston at Dayton Portsmouth at Johnstown Beckley at Zanesville.
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Portsmouth
Jesse Owens A A U Meet Eyes Honors In San Diego
Jesse Owens leads eastern and midwestern contestants at the western A A U senior championships in San Diego preparing for the 100 yard dash and broad jump. He has dominated through a nationwide intercollegiate campaign and pursues the world record 9.4 seconds, though not likely to break it today.
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Ohio State
Giants No. 1 in pennant race after tight home stand
The New York Giants hold top spot in the National League pennant race after a strong home stand that saw them beat their rivals 5 to 2 over Chicago. Pirates move to second with wins over the Braves, while Dodgers upset St Louis in a ten inning game and Phillies sweep Cincinnati 12 to 5 with George Watkins two homers. Rain halted Detroit and Chicago in the American League opener.
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Yost Peeved in Golf Meet
Washington June. Fielding H. Yost, famed Michigan athletic director, vents displeasure as two Michigan players draw each other in the National intercollegiate golf championships quarter finals. Woodrow Malloy faces Johnny Fischer, while Ed White plays H. E. Menard and Bill Welch meets Fred Haas. Welch and Maly foes connected by a neighbor bond in Tulsa.
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Oklahoma
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Texas
Rookie Quits Baseball To Study To Be Priest
Eddie Moriarty former Holy Cross captain quits major league path after a week with the Boston Braves. He says professional baseball did not suit him and plans to enter a Montreal seminary, returning the signing bonus after graduation from Holy Cross.
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Louis Center of Conjecture Focuses on Louis Heavyweight Talks
Boxing headlines center on Joe Louis rising as a box office draw after a string of knockouts. Insiders expect Max Baer to meet Louis in New York this September for a shot at the title, with Schmeling possibly returning for a bout against the Louis winner. Madison Square Garden may host the next title bout as Braddock holds a contract but contenders loom.
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Out of His Slump by Jack Lords in Cleveland
Cleveland first baseman regains power by changing stance at the plate. Discards old style stance and adopts a new approach similar to Babe Ruth. Copyright 1935 Central Prove.
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Babe Ruth
Clarksburg Nine to Meet Fetterman Sunday Here
A Sunday game is booked between Fetterman and a Clarksburg nine at 2 30 in the First Ward diamond. Fetterman will travel to Terra Alta for a July 4 morning contest, then return for an Independence Day afternoon game at 3 15. On July 7 Kingwood Reds visit the First Warders.
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Ward Leads Decathlon Duel in California Meet
San Diego June 27 Michigan all around star Willis Ward led a quintet of Californians as the national decathlon title race moved into the final five events. Ward, in his first decathlon, clocked 2.0 seconds in the 100 meters, a 23.50 foot long jump, and a 6.26 foot high jump while the field trailed in points and distance. Clark and other Californians posted strong marks as Ward held a slim edge heading into the last events.
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Calif
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Wolverine
San Francisco
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Golden Bear
Ted Leader Emerges as Davis-Elkins Coaching Candidate
Shinnston high school coach Ted Leader is viewed as the likely successor to Cam Henderson at Davis-Elkins College. Ron McKinney and Valley writers discuss Leader and McKinney’s own modest interest, while Marshall College’s Henderson denies ties to the Davis-Elkins job. Elkins hometown ties and alumni expectations shape the speculation.
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Henderson
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Babe Didrikson Wins Birthday Golf Match in Chicago
Mildred Babe Didrikson of Beaumont Texas celebrated her 21st birthday by defeating Mrs L Heos, Jane Weiller of Chicago in the Western women's tournament. She meets J Souchek of Chicago while Helen Hicks advances with a 4 and 3 win over Lucille Robinson of Des Moines.
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Chi
J Souchek
Helen Hicks
Hewlett, N.Y
Lucille Robin
Des Moines
Miss Holder
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Standings and Titans of Baseball From Yesterday
National League results show Philadelphia 12 Cincinnati 5 and Brooklyn 7 St. Louis 6 in a 10 inning game. Pittsburgh 4 Boston 5 and New York 6 Chicago 2. Upcoming: Philadelphia at Boston and New York at Brooklyn. American League lists Detroit at Chicago with rain and Washington at New York plus Boston at Philadelphia.
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