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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1935

Page

6

Little Gains Semi Final Round In British Amateur Tourney

William Lawson Little Jr defending champion from San Francisco won his British Amateur golf quarter final 6 and 4 over George L. Q. Henriques at St Anne's on the Sea. The 192? champion extended a four hole lead to the turn as Henriques struggled with bunkers and miscues, setting up a semi final later that afternoon.

St. Anne’s-On-The-Sea Eng William Lawson Little, Jr San Francisco Prestwick Little George L. Q. Henriques Lng Tony Torrance J. Morton Dykes William Tweddell Eric Fiddian Robert Sweeney, Jr New York Alex Walker Henriques Shiert

Local Marine Star Athlete Jaco Shines in Peiping

William H. Jaco of Grafton West Virginia earns his leatherneck letter in basketball and baseball while stationed at the American Legation in Peiping China. He helped the company basketball team win the Margetts Cup and is praised for his infield play during spring baseball practice. His father Mr. David Warren Jaco lives at 604 Maple Avenue in Grafton.

Peiping China Marine Corps William H. Jaco Grafton W. Va U. S. Marines England France Italy Japan Jace Far East Jaco David Warren Jaco Maple Avenue

DAILY CROSS WORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN

Puzzle clues include Everlasting and underworld god Rom New Providence abbr signs and overtones. The list mixes across and down hints like 186 waistcoats DAIRY patterns and various abbreviations with many misspellings. The page ends with reference to a prior answer.

Rom Fernet North Germany

New Coach Mourns Lack of Stars at Missouri

Missouri athletic director Dan Taurdt denounces college recruiting and subsidizing after accusing Texas Centenary George Washington and Northwestern of luring star schoolboy talent. He notes intensified competition since Car negie bulletin No 23 and argues that regional loyalties fail to stop top prospects.

New York Dan Taurdt Missouri Faurot Texas Centenary George Washington Northwestern Tigers Carnegie Foundation Foundation Sters Ohio State Ohio Princeton Fritz Crisler Nassau Dick Harlow Harvard Francis Schmidt Buckeye Pop Warner Temple

Potters Play 2 Tilts Away in Weston Trip

Carr China nine from Grafton’s State league heads to Weston to face the Generals at 3 p.m. with Pat Walters on the mound. Defenbaugh keeps the same lineup as last weekend as Gratton seeks its second win after beating the Generals 5 to 3 in a preseason game.

Carr China Nine Grafton Weston Generals Paul ‘Defenpaugh Pat Walters Tere Defenbaugh Jones Gerkins Short Robinson Shriver McKinney Warne Pugh Young Gratton Philippi Abe Keener theGlarkshyre

Gocke to Pitch Today Against Ohio Staters

Morgantown May 24 Ohio State visits West Virginia University for a two game series with Jack Gocke a Clarksburg sophomore right hander likely to start today He has five wins in seven starts and Mountaineers hope to gain edge in the opener The second game is set for tomorrow The season ends June 1 with Davis Elkins following this series in the schedule

Morgantown Jack Gocke Clarksburg West Virginia University Ohio State Gocke Mountaineers Thhem Buckeyes West Virginia Davis Elkins

Tribute Dinner for Rabbit Maranville Brings Babe Ruth Tears

In Pittsburgh on May 24 a dinner honored Rabbit Maranville, longtime star of the Braves, with Babe Ruth giving the main speech. Ruth, moved to tears, called Maranville a brother and praised Honus Wagner, while denying retirement rumors and saying he feels better and ready to play as warm weather returns.

Pittsburgh Maranville Pittsburgh Pirates Walter Maranville Corsairs Babe Ruth Boston Braves Babe Bambino Rabbit Redbit Wagner Ruth Es Daily Honus Wagner Braves Ruth Tolks

Tigers Hover Into Fourth In Tight pennant race

The Detroit Tigers move into fourth place in the American League behind a 5 to 3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Schoolboy Rowe pitched six innings of three hit ball for his third victory as Detroit ends a 14–4 run since April 27. The day’s schedule featured rain and the first major league night game in Cincinnati postponed. Cubs beat the Giants 6 to 4 while Brooklyn dropped 8-7 in a 10 inning tilt with St Louis. Rabbit Maranville honored as Pittsburgh defeated the Braves 7 to 1.

Associated Press Detroit Gers Mickey Cochrane Rowe Sox Boston Red Sox Schoolboy Rowe Cincinnati Phillies Cubs Giants Cardinals Brooklyn Pittsburgh Rabbit Maranville Bucs Braves Maranville

Braddock Poised to Meet Baer in June Heavyweight Fight

Ferndale reports James J Braddock in peak conditioning for the Baer title bout on June 18 at Long Island. Braddock’s camp near McLarnin and Ross trains hard with brutal sparring partners, manager Joe Gould declaring if he lives he’ll be in great shape. Braddock endures heavy punishment in eight rounds daily, yet shows improving stamina as he pushes toward the championship.

Ferndale James J. Braddock Max Baer Long Island Jimmy McLarnin Barney Ross Polo Grounds Fistic Abattoir Jim Jack Dempsey Man Mauler Little Joe Gould Braddock James J Dempsey Gould Ala Baer

Double Headers Booked In Middle A Circuit

The Middle Atlantic League schedules double headers in three cities offering two games for one. May rains froze schedules prompting early play in Dayton at Charleston Akron at Huntington and Johnstown at Portsmouth. Beckley and Zanesville play one game at Buckley. Last night Dayton Ducks beat Charleston 5 0 and Beckley Miners rose from last place at Zanesville 2 4.

Associated Press Dayton Charleston Akron Huntington Johnstown Portsmouth Beckley Zanesi Buckley Dayton Ducks Beckley Miners Zanesville

Wrestling Last Night: Baer, Brackey, Eagan Shine

In Buffalo and nearby spots, wrestlers Baer of Livermore defeated Brackey in a 1-2 match while Taney stopped Wojack in Cleveland. Eagan outpointed Pa nex in Utica and another bout featured a Tampa vs Porta City contest with Dallas Tex-Tonyste noted.

Buffalo Jacob Buddy) Baer Livermore Calif George Big Hoy Brackey al Taney Cleveland Utica N. Y Eagan Niagara Falls Frank Panex Tampa Fla Porta City Dallas

Wet Grounds Halt Twilight League Game On Athletic Field

Wet grounds halted the scheduled Twilight league contest on Athletic Field last evening between Maples Avenue and Wickwire Wildcats. The diamond was unusable, bases and ball impossible, so sides were chosen and an informal practice game staged.

Athletic Field Maples Avenue Wickwire Wildcats

First Good Weather Of Year For Racing Trials

In Indianapolis on May 24 drivers and mechanics prepare for the resumption of speed runs at 1 p m tomorrow as a fairer forecast boosts practice for the 500 mile race. Persistent rains had slowed newcomers at the brick course and two crashes narrowly avoided on the southwest turn followed the death of W H Stubby Stubblefield and Leo Whittaker in Los Angeles Tuesday.

Indianapolis The Motor Speedway W. H Stubby) Stubblefield Leo Whittaker Los Angeles

TVA Measure Faces Delay as House Moves to Reconsider

McSwain remarks reflect doubt on passage this session while Republicans unite on the TVA measure. Seven Republicans and six Democrats were said to vote to table. Maverick plans a petition to force a floor vote with 217 signatures, as talks of reconsideration loom.

TVA McCarn Senate McSwain D. C Crestfaken Maverick House

Barbering and beauty training offered by Moler System

Short Moler system advertisement invites men and women to learn barbering or beaut culture at 111 W Pitth street Cincinnati Ohio. May 13 to June 13 session. Also notes part time vending route help in Grafton with no experience required and requests female help in Upper Darby Pennsylv.

Moler W. Pitthstreet Cincinnati Ohio Grafton Ar 1 Tee Company Upper Darby Penna

Bluebeard’s Chamber at the Charity Event

Mona, a celebrated actress, rushes to perform for an audience of one, billionaire Bob Harrison. After a prank by Ned Riley stops Mona from dining with Bob, they attend a charity bazaar where Mona auctions a kiss. The pair's night unfolds through playful chases, private moments, and a tense blend of romance and mischief.

Mona Leslie Bob Hiere Biona Grasa Ned Pentedt

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