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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1934

Page

6

Local Twilight League schedule released for May to June

The Twilight Baseball League opens May 7 with a first half ending June 22 and a mirrored second half. Games will be at Athletic Field and Fetterman Diamond with home teams supplying baseballs. Early schedule lists Cubs, Beau mont, Maple Avenue, Wickwire, School, Carl China, Blueville, High School, Fetterman, and Beaumont among participants.

Twilight Baseball League Fetterman Diamond Cubs Beaumont Maple Avenue Wickwire Fetterman Carl China Blueville High School Carr China Ubs High Scholol Maple Avenues Chin Fetterman Bgtterman Seenue Fetterman Ay

Classy Dirt Track Races Sunday May 13 at Norwood Park

In Clarksburg West Virginia the nations top dirt track drivers will race Sunday afternoon May 13 at Norwood Park Indies track. Daredevil Chittum of Columbus Ohio joins Ira Hall of Terra Haute and Pete Petillo of Patterson New Jersey in a fast half mile event. Entry restricted to professional drivers.

Clarksburg Norwood Park West Virginia Bill Chittum Columbus Terre’ Haute Ind Speedway Ira Hall Terra Haute Indianapolis Pete Petillo Patterson N. J Chittum Norwood Half Mile Oval

Binny Boy the Strahd Dogs Stage Show at Strand

Rinny Boy the wonder dog, famous from 11 films and 65 radio stations, headlines the Strahd theatre tonight and Saturday. The dog teaches lessons in care, charity, cooperation, ambition, kindness and loyalty through a novel act. He speaks and gestures to communicate with his master in performances at 3 PM and 9 PM.

Binny Boy Wonder Dog Rinky Boy Rinny Boy

Grafton eyed for West Virginia State Baseball League entry

Prospective inclusion of Grafton in the West Virginia State Baseball League discussed as a leading amateur and semi professional talent pool. Officials anticipate a strong team with adequate player numbers, equipment and support to sustain competition. Independent ball club crew reports for first workout Saturday at 2:30 pm under Managers Koch and Williams. audition notices for Al Jones of Indianapolis and Art Reichter of Dayton. Three preliminary five mile races precede a 20 mile finale with significant cash purses. drivers receive 10 dollars expense money. Pro entrants urged to contact Leo F. King at 124 Ridenour Street, Clarksburg, W Va.

Grafton West Virginia State Baseball League B&b Koch Williams al Jones Indianapolis Ind Art Reichter Dayton Leo F. King Ridenour Street Clarksburg W. Va

National League Results and Schedule Summary

Yesterday's baseball results show New York beat Pittsburgh 5 to 3, Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2, Boston swept Chicago 6 to 0, and St. Louis edged Philadelphia 8 to 7. Today matches include New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St. Louis with several rain postponed games and others listed for Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York St. Louis Boston.

New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit Pet St.Louis Pallinaton St. Louis Philadelphiia

Tefty Brandt Beats Cubs 6 to 0 In Slow Pitching Duel

Ed Brandt hurled a strong game for the Braves, limiting the Cubs to two infield singles as Boston won 6 to 0. The Cubs were stifled by Brandt, who struck out three and allowed minimal danger, while the Braves pushed across early runs and cruised home.

Chicago Ed Brandt Cubs Boston Bravé Pat Malone Farah Braves Aneees Cub Benge Reds Ray Benge Brooklyngers Gordot Slade Ernie Lombardi Johnny Moore Cincinnati Ray Kolp Buzz Boyle Linus Frey Dar Taylor Sam Leslie Taylor Medwick Joe Medwick

Neighbor Held In Jail In Shooting Incident

Elkins May 4 Thurmarr Book 46 of Evenwood is in Randolph County jail and neighbor Ressie Tingler 25 is in Elkins City Hospital after a shooting Wednesday night. Police say Tingler was shot in the left leg with a shotgun as he approached a pigpen near Louk's property. Tingler claims he was not prowling, while Louk says he awoke to loud dog barks and saw someone removing pigboard boards before the volley. Tingler, transported by Lester Cook, reports he was walking home from the store when fired upon and fled, noting the shot struck him but was not provoked near the pigpen. Physicians report Tingler's wound not serious.

Elkins Thurmarr Book Evenwood Randolph County Ressie Tingler Elkins City Louk Tingler Lester Cook Middle Mountain Elkins City Hospital

Woodin’s Death Recalls Roosevelt Era Cabinet Ties

Continued from page one, the article recalls Woodin near death while a rainstorm echoed one of his famous tunes. A warm friend of Franklin D. Roosevelt, he spoke fondly of the president shortly before passing, and he served in one cabinet post.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Woodin Ono

Mild Manners Guide Through Grave Times Leads to Watchful Wait

The mild man who collected stamps prints and art steered a wary path through grave times before dawn. Police kept a sharp lookout at the airport as underworld haunts carried possible wounded souls and a chance to flee lingered.

Traary

Parish Students Present Grade School Program

The St Augustine grade school will present an attractive program this evening. All grades from the first to the eighth will take part in a program of dances and songs as announced by the school.

St Augustine

Dillinger Still Hiding Says Police Seek Indiana Outlaw

Reports suggest John Dillinger remains at large after sightings and police focus on Indiana hideouts. Authorities continue coordinated efforts to track the elusive outlaw, with no confirmed capture.

John Dillinger Indiana

Iron ore miners strike in Birmingham district

About 6 000 to 8 000 iron ore miners in the Birmingham district walked out this morning demanding higher wages shorter hours and union recognition. The strikers are members of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelting Workers.

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Neely proposes tariff boost as amendment in Congress

Washington May 4 A provision for tariff increases on imports from countries with devaluations is weighed by Senator Neely Democrat West Virginia He says he favors steps to prevent Japan and other nations with currency depreciation from gaining tariffs against the United States despite the uncertain advisability of the proposal.

Washington Neely D-W. Va Japan United States

Ramey Hatfield Push for Amendment in House and Senate

Rep. Ramey of West Virginia notes advantages from rapid action and cites other states proposing similar measures in the House. Sen. Hatfield, also of West Virginia, recalls a successful amendment in the last session aiming to influence the game effect to two users.

Rep. Ramey R-W. Va Sen. Hatfield

Despondent Man Dies in Monongahela River Crisis

Glassport Pennsylvania on May 4 police reported a despondent unemployed man identified as Renaud jumped into the Monongahela River during a personal crisis after being missing since the previous night. Authorities cited unemployment pressures as a factor in the act.

Glassport Monongahela River Renaud

Votes Of Candidates In The Better Business Campaign

Contenders vie for a prize in a neck-and-neck standings battle as six prize ballots remain. The rush to boost favored candidates accelerates this busy week, with subscribers urged to give now before the campaign ends.

Better Business

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