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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1926

Page

3

Sutton showns class as Philippi falls in 32 16 rout

In Philippi on March 5 Sutton dominated the day, defeating Philippi 32 to 16. C Marple led Sutton with 11 baskets while Sammons and Stalnaker anchored defense, and O Marple added steady scoring throughout the halves. Elkins also claimed a decisive win over Newburg 29 to 11 with strong teamwork and sharp shooting from multiple players.

Philippi Sutton C. Marple Sammons Quarte Marple Stalnaker Philipp Sutton Boys Waddell E. Evans Philipps Hyre Cnvesesseen Gall Eevee Waddell F Evans Starmakeet Ceeeeeeenpeeeer Evans Dyer Hyer Tenkin Ware Malone Duffield F. Marple FP. Marple Newburg-Elkins Eikins Newburg

Richwood Is Wenner Over Small Squad

In Philippi on March 6 special. Gassaway beats Rowlesburg 35 to 11 as Hayhurst scores 10 baskets to lead the Gassaway attack. Gassaway and Rowlesburg advance to tri finals with Gassaway showing tournament experience. Cowen defeats Tunnelton 21 to 11, Bonafield brothers and Pentony stand out in the win.

Richwood Wenner Philippi Crafton Shoul Gassaway Rowlesburg Hayhurst Marple Sutton Grafton Telligibte Shaifer Ceneee Fora Wheeler Cowen Alton Tunnelton Bonifield Brothers Penton Gray Bonafield Morton H Bonafeld Wilbur Hartman Whittaker Wiles Pentony J. Bonafield Morton Wilbur H. Bonafield

Richwood Triumphs Over Sand Fork in Close Tourney Clash

Richwood edged Sand Fork 21 to 14 in a tight afternoon game marked by Sand Fork’s dramatic passing and long shots. Jones of Sand Fork hit the tournament’s longest shot, while Richwood’s disciplined, patient passing and steady shooting fueled the victory and advance to the semifinals against Cowen.

Richwood Sand Fork Jones Sand Park Cowen Dotson Moore Sparks Lynch i Spicer Rhodes Greynolds

Regional high school tourney scores across multiple towns

In Clarksburg Bridgeport and neighboring towns, teams like Weston Lost Creek Cairo Fennsboro Jane Lew Victory Wallace Harrisville Smithfield West Union West Milford Salem Bristol Parmington Mannington Hundred Fairview Morgantown Masontown Rivesville Kingwood Barracksville Littleton West Monongah East Side Wadestown Shinnston and Wheeling area schools posted varied results with several close scores. Notable games include West Side 25 Morgantown 9 and Keyser 31 Beuceton Mills Layard 16 Greenback 15.

Clarksburg Bridgeport Jacksonburg Weston Lost Creek Cairo Fennsboro Jane Lew Victory Wallace Harrisville Smithfield West Union West Milford Salem Bristol Valamo Parmington Mannington Hundred Fairview West Side Morgantown Masontown Rivesville Kingwood Barracksville Littleton West Monongah East Side Wadestown Shinnston

Grafton Tops Gassaway For Second Semi Final

Grafton beat Gassaway 18 to 12 in a tight semi final, Hickman and Gullson leading scoring while Dean and Manley excelled on offense and defense. Richwood then defeated Cowan 18 to 12 as Stewart and Dotson contributed key scores in a close morning game.

Philippi Grafton Gassaway Hickman Dean Larue Folio Manley Car Gill Paugh Ory Richwood Nest Hickman Coos Duckworth Gull Son Haybur Dean Mollohan Punk Northcroft Tuards Hall Mollohan Duckworth Gull Hayhurst Punk Pauls Gratton Funk Baird Roberts Michie Richwood-Cowan Cowan Morton Stewart Dotson Sparks Morton Wilber Rhodes Fidter Rodgere Eatson Mears Sparks Road Gray Spark Wilber Fidler

Sutton Buckhannon game shocks Lyons tournament lead

Sutton led by O Marple scored 36 points to Buckhannon 25 as Marple again top scorer and Hall Duffield joined with Sammons Mills and Keim. Substitutions noted with Q Marple scoring 10 and F Marple 6 while Buckhannon committed fouls. Referee Baird. First half ties throughout.

Marshall Wallace Frombart Michiel Baylor Talbott Donahue Dellosa Burke Downs Wallace Tulott Glenn Riley Marshall Donohue Tiley Warnick Fromhart Michie Newburg Roberts Bucks-Webster Springs Buckhannon Webster Springs Bowmanites Keimat Tamelek Myra Hall Mhedsoe Webster Springs Hina Phane Hamrick Bet Keim Mills Tonys McCourt Bucks Thedseett Hines Bennett Hyre Buckhann Hines Watson Hamrick Mills Hyre McC Kautz Bledsoe Watson Buckhannon Hines Baird Sutton-Buckhannon Sutton O. Marple Marple Hall Duffield Kein Sammons F. Marple Kautz Hyre Stalnaker Hanl White Ashworth Q. Marple Duffield

Three Vessels Out At Sea Suffer From Gale

Mobile March 6 three ships faced danger in the Gulf of Mexico. The Yuma with twenty crew and five passengers sent SOS claiming a water filled hold and hoped to reach shore under her own power. The tank steamer Vaba ran aground in Mobile Bay and the Modica drifted helplessly. Misa Alice Preiss, a University student, is spending the weekend with her parents on McGraw avenue.

Mobile Gulf of Mexico Yuma Vaba Baylent Mobile Bay Modica Misa Alice Preiss University McGraw Avenue

Briand's Cabinet Falls in France Over Finance Bill

Paris reports Briand's ministry resigns after a confidence vote defeated the sales tax provision of France's financial bill. President Doumergue accepts the resignation as Briand plans Geneva talks, while the chamber debates tobacco price rises and a one half percent sales tax amid protests by shopkeepers and unions.

Chamber Louis Loucheur M. Loucheur Doumer Senate M. Briand France M. Donmer Paris Aristie Briand Chamber of Deputies Doumergue Briand Geneva Council League of Nations Paria M. Dedouce Moumier

Swiger Sentenced to Five Years in State Prison

Harry E. Swiger former auditor of the Clarksburg Ice and Storage Company pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary before Judge Southern. He forged a $300 check dated November 30 1925 signing as a company officer. He was held on a prior embezzlement indictment but received the forgery sentence. Swiger 28 years old previously worked for Olt Well Supply and Modern Window Glass in Salem.

Clarksburg Harry E. Swiger Union National Bank Clarksburg Ice and Storage Company Olt Well Supply Company Modern Window Glass Company Salem

Weekly case ends as jury frees miner in 1925 arson

John Billy of Wel del and United Workers union member was found guilty of burning the Branch Coal Company top in early 1925. The circuit court jury deliberated about 1 hour and 20 minutes before verdict. Weekly was held on bond since spring and implicated in efforts to stop non-union mining in the Wendel area during February and March. Judge adjourned court until Monday.

Iran Bun' Weekly Weldel United Workers Union Branch Union Brothers and Friends W. P. Samples Hagerty Wasion Was Wendel Weekly John Billy Wnion State Penitentiary Moundsville Taylor County

Tidewater Associated Oil Company Chartered in Delaware

In Dover on March 6 a charter was filed with the state department for the Tidewater Associated Oil Company. The new firm forms from Tidewater and Associated Oil and is authorized to produce acquire transport buy sell and trade petroleum minerals and related substances and metals.

Dover Del State Department Tidewater Associated Oil Company Tidewater and Associated Oil Companies

Hold Down on Spending Amid Treasury Deficit Fears

Washington March 6 President Coolidge called on Secretary Mellon Budget Director Lord and Representative Tilson to curb expenditures amid fears of a looming U S treasury deficit due to tax cuts. The House Republican leader outlined a plan to prune hundreds of bills and pension proposals. The $165 million pooling program would be trimmed to $24 million annually with river and harbor outlays kept near $59 million and highway appropriations of $75 million reduced if possible.

Washington Treasury Coolidge Mellon Lord Representative Tilson Budget Bureau Tilson House U Pension Porrol

Dividend Paid Depositors of Carnegie Bank

The Carnegie bank receivers report a third dividend of ten percent to depositors totaling about 60 percent of insured deposits. The payout follows the bank’s closure and is expected to aid creditors while the Spanish advance against Rifian forces in Morocco proceeds.

Carnegie Madrid Beni Hosmar Morocco Pemro de Reglere Pittsburgh Foreign Legion Tirst National Bank of Carnegie R. F I Marburger Harry Chadduck University Grafton Jalives

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