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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1933

Page

5

Oklahoma Girls Aim For National Cage Title At YMCA Tourney

The Durant Cardinals from Oklahoma Presbyterian College seek another national AAU girls basketball title at the City-County Cage Tourney staged by the YMCA. Undefeated for two seasons, they train at 5 AM to beat strong opponents and maintain a smooth, team-first style that impressed during last year's Shreveport triumph over Babe Didrickson's Dallas Cyclones.

Gilbert A. Mayo Wichita Kas Durant Cardinals Shreveport Babe Didrickson Dallas Cyclones Oklahoma Presbyterian College Cardinals Babe Didrikson Spee Ec Lucille Thurman Doll Harris Ian Homa Lassiter Irene Williams Vera Dunford Coral Worley

McCrory Girls Win Cage Tilt In OT Thriller

McCrory girls beat Woolworth 24 to 18 after an 18 all tie at regular end. In extra three minutes McCrory pulled away with six points led by forward Nicely and guard Barrett. Lineups listed for both teams.

Woolworth Girls McCrory Woolworth Girls’ Cage Sextet M. C.A Aggregation Nicely Barrett

Central School Girls Lose To East End

East End girls defeated Central girls 10 to 6 in a high school basketball clash at Central. The following boys game saw Central edge East End 10 to 8. A new game is scheduled for Monday night at First Ward school.

Central Girls East End Central Central School First Ward

Grafton Y M C A Sets Dates For City County Tourney

Secretary Bill Manley announced the annual city and county basketball tournament will be staged at the Y gym as usual with dates to be fixed soon after the state Buckhannon cage tournament. The Y teams will also compete at Grafton High March 7 8 and 9 under Lynn Faulkner.

Bill Manley Grafton Y Ed Powell Manley Lynn Faulkner Grafton High School

Imperialistic move watched over Germany in Potsdam

Berlin reports the cabinet plans the Reichstag first session at Frederick the Great’s tomb in Potsdam Garrison Church and ends compulsory public building color displays. The symbolic link to 1848 era Parliament is noted as Germany shifts republican display flags and government measures continue.

Berlin Frederick the Great Potsdam Govermment Pottsdam Germany Paul's Frankfort Gov

Senators New Hurling Talent Attracts International Attention

A key figure attracting global notice is the decision to hold foreign correspondents responsible for reporting in a malicious manner. A raid on Jewish Citizens' Central Union quarters prompted a public statement noting seized documents related to the anti antisemitism campaign were accessible to the public. Auxiliary police, loyal to the government, continue actions against communist groups. Lilli e Keith, Berlin correspondent for Izvestia, was briefly detained and released after protests from Russian ambassadors. The Reichstag election looms while a Berlin works council vote shows socialist gains despite repression of the Social Democratic party.

Emment Jewish Citizens' Central Union Lillie Keith Berlin Moscow Izvestin Foreign Office Maxim Litvinoff Hitler

Judge Watkins Hears Civil and Chancery Motions

Circuit court convened with Judge W Merle Watkins presiding. Motions were entered and passed, including a $1754.25 judgment with interest from Oct 25, 1932, for C B Lawhead receiver vs Isaac A Wilson, and confirmed judgments for Atlas Coal Co and Green Valley Coal Mining Co with specified amounts and interest. The session also noted the eight months since decree in T W Heironimus vs Ira F B Poe and continued with civil and chancery matters ongoing.

Circuit Court W. Merle Watkins C. BE. Lawhead Clarksburg Trust Company Isaac A. Wilson State of West Virginia Atlas Coal Company Green Valley Coal Mining Company T.W. Heironimus Ira F Poe

Crane County Texas Records Smallest U.S. Population

Crane County in Texas has the nation's smallest population, highlighting its sparse residency and rural county profile within the United States.

Crane County Texas U.S

Terry Counts On Newcomers To Put Life In Giants

In Los Angeles Giants training camp Bill Terry looks to George Davis Ray Starr and Glenn Spencer to spark the team if the New York Giants regain former glory in the National League. Davis a Phillies pickup Starr a Cardinals righty and Spencer a Pirates righty join the roster as Terry expresses confidence they will click.

Terry Giants New York Giants George Davis Phillies Ray Starr Cardinals Glenn Spencer Pittsburgh Pirates Bill Terry Los Angeles

Irish Quintet Defeats Pharis Tire 36 to 10 in St Augustine

Irish five from St Johns street extended their undefeated stretch to five wins, beating Pharis Tire 36 to 10 on the St Augustine floor. Gerkin led with 13 points, Foy added 11, Deegan excelled at center, while Haymond and Marcus starred for Pharis. Half time stood 20 to 3.

Marion Skaggs Aggregation Pharis Tire St. Augustine St. Johns Street Bhut Trish Gerkin Foy Deegan Haymond Marcus Pharis F.G. F. Tot. Lobis Neason U Gerkin Morasco G. Ol Hussion Frye Barlow E.G Bolliger G. Ol J Shoemaker G. Ha Well YM. C. A Hess Bliss U

Ford Ride Ready to Work as Soon as He Wants Me

Detroit March 3 Ernest G Liebold Henry Ford chief secretary rested at home after a sudden vacation caused by weeks of ceaseless labor for the manufacturer He planned to get more rest and then return to work for Mr Ford as soon as he wants me Ford's representatives said he will be given ample time to rest and recover from the strain of his client labors.

Detroit Mich Ernest G. Liebold Henry Ford Ford

Governor-elect Kump's new namesake baby born

Charleston dispatch reports Governor-elect Kump welcomed a nine pound baby boy to the Woo family. The child named Woo follows three other Woo children honoring Democratic leaders, marking a notable family naming tradition in the era.

Kump Charleston Kump ‘Woo Matthew Woo Woo

Burman’s Burman: Greatest Mile Record Ever Set in 1911

George Maines, Burman’s former manager, argues Burman’s Blitzen Benz mile in 25.40 seconds in 1911 was the all time best. He contrasts Burman’s rugged improvised car with Campbell’s 272 mph Daytona run, saying Burman’s feat endures beyond future speeds.

Campbell Burman Gayle Talbot Associated Press New York Malcolm Campbell George Maines Bob” Burman America Daytona Sands Mary Maines Saginaw Flint Mich Sir Malcolm Bob Burman Speed King Corona Calif Batk Daytona Beach Barney Oldfield

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