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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

7

Sarron Captures Featherweight Title In Washington

Petey Sarron defeats Freddie Miller in 15 rounds to become world featherweight champion at a Washington ballpark before 23 000 spectators. Miller held the title since 1933, marking the first title fight in the capital.

Freddie Miller Petey Sarron Birmingham Ala Miller Washington Sarron Tony Canzoneri Jimmy McLarnin Central Press Tony New York Central Prova Boundphoto

House of Delegates Democratic Hose Bundles Ad

Ad describes bundles containing 25 or 50 feet of hose with braided heavy cotton fabric molded into rubber and reinforced by cord. Bursting pressure 250 pounds. Includes fittings with cross sectional cut showing cord reinforcement. Repeats brand note and warns against unreliable all rubber hose.

Two Men Critically Hurt in Auto Wreck at Burning Springs

Charleston May 14 Two men were critically injured and three others slightly hurt in an automobile crash at Burning Springs. J C Enis of Ironton fractured skull and Marion Sayer of Ironton concussion and possible internal injuries. State police said Enis passed a car driven by Arthur Allison cut in sharply as a truck approached then collided with Allison’s car. Allison his brother Fred and Harley T King had minor injuries.

Charleston Burning Springs J.C. Enis Ironton Marion Sayer Enis Arthur Allison Allison Fred Harley T. King

Absor work pushed during the met months

The article notes work on absorbing operations during the meeting months. It mentions old drifts being sealed to prevent discharge of acids into streams, highlighting environmental safeguards and ongoing infrastructure measures.

Aiding Enemy Bradshaw Incident Reported May Fourteen

Mrs S A Miller told the Sentinel she grew tired of her chickens being hunted by a housecat. When one was killed she grabbed a shotgun and quickly ended the feline’s nine lives in a field.

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Fierce crocodile on a stamp and other curiosities

A fragmentary page note lists a crocodile stamp claim and assorted historic and trivia items. It mentions a 1777 British retreat, a 1717 capital detail, and a 1978 copyright reference, followed by quiz questions and aphorisms about knowledge and etiquette.

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