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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1934

Page

6

All Star baseball and tennis events teased for Sunday

Reports say Gratton's All Star team may face Newburgers and Ippi West Virginia League members at Athletic Field on Sunday with a possible double header. A tennis match is planned for the YMCA court on Maple Avenue as local teams invite out of town players to boost standings and interest. Weather willing, crowds anticipate a social sports day after school as waterside recreation lures city youth into the late afternoon?

Ippi West Virginia Newburgers Gratton Farrs Creare B&r Maple Avenue

Pittsburgh Welterweight Teddy Yarosz Heads to Carmichael Tonight

Pittsburgh boxer Teddy Yarosz, hailed as a leading welterweight, is slated for a ten round main event at Carmichael Auditorium this Friday night May 18. Yarosz has fought top contenders lately and aims to claim championships across weight classes from lightweight to light heavyweight.

Teddy Yarosz Pittsburgh Carmichael Auditorium Yarosz Fooh

Ordnance Plant Use in Controversy Sparks Debate

Charleston chamber of commerce urges action on the naval ordnance plant at South Charleston. Board resolution states the United States government should operate the plant, but if impracticable it should be disposed of in the public interest without further delay. The plant has not operated for years and its sale has often been contemplated.

Charleston Charleston Chamber of Commerce United States Naval Ordnance Plant South Charleston United States Naval Ordance

Pest Killing Contest Ends June 30 With Prizes Displayed

March 1 report shows 41 625 points from predatory birds and varmints killed so far in April with starlings leading at 988 killed. Herman Bartlett of Pruntytown tops with 4 025 points from 925 starlings, 1 hawk, 3 cats and 7 crows. Prizes include 23 items such as a shotgun, rifle and hunting gear. contest closes June 30 and awards follow.

Beft Herman Bartlett Pruntytown Grafton E. O. Waugh L. T. Hodnes Dallas Wolfe

Contest Attracts Wide Interest Across County Districts

The contest has attracted wide interest and is being participated in by a large number of persons in all of the districts of the county.

Treasury Chief Aims Quick Action On Silver Policy

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau told reporters he has forwarded the銀senate silver conference and notified interested senators the treasury is ready to resume discussions. He spoke by phone with Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, leader of the silver bloc, saying he was ready to continue talks at any time convenient to the senator.

Washington Morgenthau Roohevelt Treasury Set King Utah Mordenthau

Cubs Assume Top Rung in League Race

In a high scoring game at Wrigley Field the Chicago Cubs defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 10 to 9 in a free hitting contest that featured seven home runs and 28 total hits. The win moved the Cubs to the top of the National League standings as St Louis Browns intensified their late rally.

Wrigley Field Chicago’ Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Browns

Rays Rally to Bury Yankees in Final Game

Yesterday in the ninth inning the Yankees slid to a 9 5 defeat as the visitors piled on five runs at Yankee Stadium. Dizzy Dean shut out the Giants while Louis Cardinals halted New York Giants in a strong pitching display. Pirates saw their streak snapped this afternoon as standings shift.

Yankee Stadium New York Yankes Dean Dizzy Dean Louis Cardinals New York Giants Bae Bidar Pirates

Standings and Results From Daily Baseball Games

The schedule lists today games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Boston at Cincinnati, New York at St. Louis, and Brooklyn at Chicago. Yesterday results show Philadelphia 5 Cleveland 4, St. Louis 9 New York 8, Chicago 8 Washington 1, Boston 5 Detroit 4. Remaining matchups include St. Louis at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Boston, Chicago at New York.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati New York St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston Ste

George Goodwin Fined for Driving Without Lights

George Goodwin of the Flemington-Astor road was fined 14 dollars plus costs today by Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys for driving a car without lights. He was summarized by State Troopers Claude Hefner and W. G. Wamsley.

George Goodwin Flemington-Astor Road Ona C. Jefferys Goodwin Claude Hefner W. G. Wamsley

Deters to Seven Units and World Series Drift

Deters to seven units as Red Lucas sold to a drone yesterday under Jimmy Dykes led Chicago to victory over the Senators behind smart pitching by Gaston Washington. Burke Print fant drove in runs while Swanson starred with three hits. Ostermueller’s relief helped the Red Sox beat Detroit 5 to 4 to split the four-game set. Ed Brandt and Boston teammates each collected at least one hit as the Braves crushed the Reds 10 to 3 while Philadelphia edged Cleveland 5 to 4.

Red Lucas Jimmy Dykes Ott Senators Gaston Washington Chicago Eee Burke Swanson Gaston White Sox Fritz Ostermueller Red Sox Detroit Mickey Cochrane Boston Ed Brandt Braves Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Cleveland

Woman Fined For Stoning Neighbor In Rosemont

Mrs Reb Trimble aged 35 was fined five dollars and costs in Magistrate Ona Jefferys court for inflicting flesh wounds on a neighbor during a quarrel over their children. The testimony cited a baseball sized stone used in the attack and Trimble showed minor head and facial injuries. Green served as her attorney.

Reb. Trimble Rosemont Ona C. Jefferys Yes Jefferys Trimble Erma Gold

Progress Report On Purity Investigation By City Leaders

Mayor Charles O King announced ongoing probe into pool rooms and amusements after a Good Citizenship League delegation led by Mrs P Shaler raised concerns. Authorities have checked operations and enforced law where possible, noting the Lucky Strike pool room slot machine appears lawful based on initial inquiry. Findings will be shared with league representatives after the investigation concludes.

Charles O. King Sentinel Good Citizenship League P. Shaler Melice Department Good Citizenshipr League King

Local Weather Forecast Ends With Whimsical Prophesy

A quirky weather column quotes Prophet Is Fy Who and Cleavenger on forecasting. The piece teases a long range view claiming June 20 as a turning point, calling the outlook dismal yet certain, with playful nods to zodiac figures and fate.

X. Y Z. Cleavenger King Zodiac

Another Attempt On Life Of Dollfuss Escapes Death

In Salsbtute Austria on May 10 Chancellor Dollfuss narrowly escaped death as authorities formed a high explosive battle at the airport station in Vienna during a patriotic gathering.

Salsbtute Austria Dollfuss Vienna

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