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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1934

Page

5

Denzie stars in Grafton Grade School meet records

Robert Denzie dominated the Grade School Field and Track meet at the Athletic Field, setting two records and winning four of six events. The standout athlete displayed football instincts and exceptional speed, signaling bright prospects for Grafton high school. A Parkersburg baseball manager sought a local game on May 30, while plans to host a 4A team loom if the American Legion sponsors. Evening games feature Beaumont versus Wickwire and Parkview’s Carr China Dog Town squad against Maple Avenue on the Fetterman diamond.

Grafton High School Robert Denzie Denzie Grafton Parkersburg American Legion Beaumont and Wickwire T ™ Parkview Carr China “Dogtown Maple Avenue Fetterman

Philippi Ball Team Defeats Weston in Reunion Day Game

Philippi baseball club celebrated the rebuilt park as Oswald Ashley struck out seven and doubled twice to lead a 6 1 win over Weston. Perrine, Hershman, Clark and Ashley had two hits apiece for Weston, while Drake pitched for Weston and Jones and Spence were umpires. The game lasted 1 hour 40 minutes with a 34 to 26 strikeouts count.

John C. Carpenter Philippi Philippi Baseball Club Ball Park Weston Club Oswald Ashley Westonians Lewis County Boys Perrine Hershman Clark Ashley Westfall Baughman Stevens Weston Oae Drake Clayton Bowen Oif Sugent Robinson Mallonee J. Drake Serenee Jones Jayton Wart Jones Sand Spence

Wendel Beats Arbutus Majestics In Seven Inning Contest

Wendel defeated the Arbutus Majestics of Clarksburg 10 to 2 in seven innings. Wendel surged in the third with seven runs, scoring again in the fourth for three more. Arbutus Park managed two runs, aided by Wendel errors, as the Majestics fell behind early in the week game.

Wendel Arbutus Park Majestics Clarksburg Arbustus Park Arbustus Adams Daniel Highland Talkington Mails Phillips

Candy Company Movies Shown at High School

About 100 Grafton high school students attended an illustrated lecture at 3 o'clock in the auditorium. R. Holder, Hershey Candy Company representative, presented moving pictures showing candy production and the factory process. Princeton University announced a plan for seniors to spend most of their time in independent study.

Candy Company Grafton High School R. Holder Hershey Candy Company Hershey Holder Princeton University

Fettermans Win A Surprising Victory Over High School

Fetterman High School edged McDade’s team 8 to 6 in six innings at the Athletic Field. Beams of Friday schedule include a home game against Beaumont and a twilight league clash with Wickwire.

Ggide Beaumont Nine Fetterman High School Wickwire Belington McDade

Preston County Club Wins 1st Match Play

Preston County Club defeated Waynesburg Pennsylvania in a league opener. Lobis and Evans held the pitching position as Lobis starred with two hits. Charles W. Craig of Fetterman shot a hole in one on the sixth hole and already has a No 4 hole ace. The feature was Craig's shot and his 9 hole scores. A return match with Waynesburg is set for early June.

Preston County Club Lobis Evans Ason Preston Country Club Fetterman Boys Waynesburg Tata Ekeped Ehaipit Ee Ude Caddell Kingwood Charles W. Craig Fetterman Craig

American golfers win in British amateur championship

Prestwick Scotland May 22 America’s Johnnies Goodwin and Fischer led the invasion in the British amateur championship. Goodman the U S open champion defeated W M Bobb of Moseley 5 and 4 while Fischer beat Gus Moreland 3 and 2. Ralph Kesler a B and O employee and Weston yard engineer attends a relative’s funeral in Grafton today.

Prestwick Scotland America Goodwin Fischer Goodman W. M. Bobb Moseley Gus Moreland Ralph Kesler Weston Grafton

Fast fights in Prospect on Saturday

Exalted Ruler John Bradford expects a capacity crowd for the amateur boxing show to be held in the first floor auditorium. A 16 foot ring provided by Charles Heixz will boost action as Battling Murphy faces Slasher Serio in the main six round bout.

John Bradford Charles Heixz Clarksburg Bradford Grafton Battling Murphy Slasher Serio Simpson Knottevilleight Hovatter Felton Eith Elks Ellis Curtis Lambert Tunnelton Philippi Rowlesburg Buckhannon

National League Standings and Yesterday's Results

Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh 11 Philadelphia 4 and New York 6 St. Louis 2 with Chicago 10 Brooklyn 9. Other results include Cleveland 9 New York 5 and Boston 13 Chicago 10 Philadelphia 7 St Louis 3. Upcoming games feature Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Philadelphia St Louis at New York Cincinnati at Boston and several intraleague matchups.

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

Jackson's Half Dollars Authorized by Congress

The House passed a bill to mint 60,000 fifty cent pieces to commemorate General Stonewall Jackson birthplace at Jackson's Mill West Virginia. Rep Edmiston says proceeds from sale will fund an al mport at Jackson's Mill.

Washington House Senate Stonewall Jackson Jackson's Mill W. Va Edmiston Dem. W. Va West Virg Winia

Giants Crush Cardinals By Slugging Bee

The world champion Giants survived another pitching emergency and beat the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 2 led by Earl Averill with two homers his fourth and fifth of the season. The Indians won their second straight beating the Yankees 5 to 2 in a slugfest. Pirates topped the Phillies 11 to 4 as Detroit edged Washington 7 to 6. Cubs rallied past Dodgers 10 to 9 in a three hour game. Foxx hit his eighth homer as Athletics beat Browns 4 to 3. Red Sox outlasted White Sox 13 to 10 in ten innings. Cincinnati game postponed by rain.

Giants St. Louis Cardinals Bil” Haddahan Earl Averill Cleveland Indians New York Pirates Phils Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Pittsburgh Pearce A. Moore Phillies Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Jimmy Foxx McNair Cumer Athletics Browns Boston Red Sox Chicago Jimmie Dykes Boston Cincinnati Ates

Classified rates and sample ads in Sentinel

The notice explains two cent per word for first insertion and one cent after, with a 45 cent minimum. It notes each initial and each figure counts as a word, lists example counts, and warns ads must fit class. Sample entries include FOR RENT six room home at 11 Walters street, FOR SALE trap drums, WANTED roomers, HELP WANTED barbering course with address in Cincinnati.

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