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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1933

Page

5

Vikings Win County Championship in Tight Finale

The Vikings defeated Green 29 to 24 to capture the Y.M.C.A. city county basketball title in a fast clean game. Wadsworth of the Vikings led with 14 points while Randall H. McKinney of Green Imps held to eight. Consolation and other matchups followed with close scores and strong showings from Simpson and the Collegians as tournament action wrapped with high sportsmanship.

Vikings Simpson Baptists Sipermnaite Saltis Son William A. Manley Grafton Manley McKinney Green Imps Gerkins Donnachie McDade Riddle MC. A J. G. McCrory Company Marion Skaggs Randall H. McKinney The J. C. Penney Co F.G. F F. Keane Lambert Grinnan G. Peters Evans E.G. Tot. Shields Wadsworth Hess G. McDade

First Ward Wins Grade School Cage Championship

First Ward defeated West Side 5 to 12 to win the grade school basketball tournament. In girls play West Side won, while West Side finished second in boys with Central third and East End fourth. East End girls lost the title bid to Central 15 to 6 as all games were hard fought.

Carl Edwards Ward West Side Cagesters West Side Central East End

Father begs for life in Ruth Judd case

Phoenix March 25 a Reverend McKinnell testified for his daughter Winnie Ruth Judd before the Arizona board of pardons and paroles pleading for justice tempered with mercy. Judd awaits a decision on her April 14 hanging for the murder of Agnes Anne Leroi.

Phoenix Ariz H. J. McKinnell Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles Agnes Anne Leroi

West Virginia Adopts Flexible Hunting and Fishing Seasons

Charleston dispatch reports a new game and fish law granting the state commission authority to fix open seasons by county or district. The measure aims to group the state into several districts and tailor hunting and fishing seasons to each, expanding options for sportsmen statewide.

Charleston West Virginia Game, Fish and Forestry Commission

Rookie Lou Finney Promised to Replace Al Simmons

Observers in Fort Myers praise rookie Lou Finney as a potential star for the Philadelphia Athletics, predicting he could fill the gap left by Al Simmons after the 1933 season opens. Hailing from Buffalo, Alabama, Finney comes with strong praise from scouts and coaches, including a Coast League umpire likening him to Ty Cobb.

Fort Myers Fla Lou Finney Philadelphia Athletics al Simmons Finney A's Low Portland The Athletics

MacArthur disputes interpretation in voluntary enlistment plan

Derringer in trim as army chief of staff Douglas MacArthur denies the interpretation of voluntary enlistment, while committee members note the president consented to modifying the legislation. Mitchell testifies, bank accounts and securities tied to him and his wife undergo scrutiny. Medalie investigates the pass of the income tax return. Mitchell, who resigned as bank chair, appears twice during the probe and is jailed on an $10,000 bail for alleged evasion exceeding the indictment by $84,000. Steuer seeks 15 days for defense to prepare. Judge Goddard schedules next week for potential trial date.

Douglas MacArthur Army Walsh Mitchell Senate Committee Chicago Florida Federal Medalie Bank Steuer Metlalie

Catholics Plan Pilgrimages to Rome This Year

New York reports organized Catholic pilgrimages to Rome for the Holy Year begin April 1 with an expected 5000 to 10000 Americans visiting the eternal city. Leaders Father James and Michael Williams will head the April 1 filing seeking the pope's blessing for plans next year.

New York Rome Empanies Christ Father Jameson Michael Williams Maryland

Liquor Runner Chief Killed in Rum Battle

Alexander Lillien known as a master liquor runner was slain in his hilltop mansion near Sandy Hook New Jersey during a dispute for control of a rum fleet. Detectives found three bullet holes in his skull from a .32 calibre pistol after a stealthy auto assault through the front door.

Middletown Township N. J Alexander al) Lillien Lillien Sandy Hook Oscar Hammerstein Empressario

Dry agent slain in mixup near Knoxville Tennessee

In Knoxville area, Prohibition Agent Tom Sizemore was killed and Deputy Sheriff Tom Atchley and his brother Mack were wounded after officers mistook each other for liquor runners. Sizemore died. Atchley suffered eye and shoulder injuries, while Mack was shot in the jaw and shoulder.

Knoxville Tenn Tom Sizemore Tom Atchley Mack Uquor John Howe Atchley Howe Sizemore Siezemore General Hospital Mack Atchley Charles Dean

Writers Meet Charleston March 25 Meeting in Zanesville

Frank Ay Knight of Charleston, president, calls a March 25 meeting of the Middle Atlantic League Writers Association. The gathering, held in conjunction with Atlantic club owners and league officials, targets Charleston and Zanesville proceedings.

Charleston Middle Atlantic League Baseball ‘Writers’ Association Frank Ay Knight Zanesville

Lifeboats saved 395 lives in 1932 around British coasts

The 1932 lifeboat statistics show 395 lives saved from shipwrecks along the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland. Secretary of the Treasury William H. Wood is noted in a prior puzzle reference. This item prompts readers to check the next issue for clarity.

Sentinel William H. Woodin the Treasury Great Britain and Ireland

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