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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1935

Page

6

First Major League Night Game At Redland Proves Succes

The first night major league game drew 20 422 at Cincinnati as the Reds beat the Phillies 2 to 1 under floodlights. Weather hindered attendance but the experiment showed promise for night play. Hal Schumacher pitched a four hit shutout for the Cubs in a 13 to 0 win over the Giants as other NL results moved standings.

Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR Associated. Press Cincinnati Roosevelt Washington Reds Phillies Joe Bowman Jim Bivin Philadelphia Paul Derringer Giants Cubs Sammy Byrd Dolph Camilli Hal Schumachers Buck Newsoms White Sox Senators Dizzy Dean Cub

Owens aims for four track titles at Big Ten meet

Ohio State star Jesse Owens entered the Western Conference championship in Ann Arbor aiming to tie the four first place record set by Carl Johnson of Michigan in 1919. He seemed poised for wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, broad jump, and low hurdles, while saving effort for the finals.

Ann Arbor Mich Ohio States Jesse Owens Michigan Buckeye Owens Ohio Carl Johnson Johnson

Crossword Puzzle Clue List Adds Many Short Answers

Readable crossword puzzle clues include across and down entries such as cat s cry remainder image swear exclamation artists stand river in England like cautious pigeons cry a state of the U S abbr oleum symbol clear metal tag halfem Greek letter but hazarda compass point girl s nickname stratum co ordinating conjunation over poetic twist out of shape ships joined compass points etc The puzzle lists numerous clues with misprints and partial words likely from a damaged page requiring best effort transcription and solution.

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Ross McLarnin Set to Duel in Polo Grounds Rematch

New York May 25 Barney Ross and welterweight champion Jimmy McLarnin meet for a third time at the Polo Grounds Tuesday night with about 25 000 paying fans and potential record receipts. Both camps predict a knockout within ten rounds as Ross declares he will KO McLarnin in eight or nine.

New York Barney Ross Jimmy McLarnin Ross McLarnin Pop Foster Guardian Jimmy

Fetterman Openers Scrapped As Clarksburg Game Cancelled

Fetterman opening ball game of the season against a Clarksburg nine at Athletic Field for 2:30 tomorrow afternoon has been cancelled due to visiting players' travel problems. Manager W R Jackson searches for a replacement opponent as several new roster players show promise in practice. Plans include home workouts on field improvements and possible games with Kingwood Morgantown Cascade A C Greer Mannington Weirton Steel Tunnelton and Fairmont teams.

Fetterman Clarksburg Athletic Field W. R. Jackson Kingwood Morgantown Cascade A. C Greer Mannington Weirton Steel Tunnelton Fairmont Jack

Fights Last Night Headlines Strongboxing Card Results

In Ashland Kentucky Joey Speigal 149 from Uniontown Pennsylvania outpointed Tory Griffith 165. In Hamlin West Virginia Bob Edwards 165 stopped Bobby Powell 162 in four. In San Francisco Manila 110 Small Montana 110 outpointed Joe Tick ed 118. Japan Johnny Fas ano 189 San Francisco and Baby Titer Flowers 134 Omaha drew 6.

Ashland Joey Speigal Uniontown Tory Griffith Bob Edwards Hamlin W. Va Bobby Powell Russel San Francisco Montana Manila Joe Japan Johnny Fasano Baby

College Star Signs to Charleston Senators Farm

Marshall college football standout Joan Zontini, a backfield ace who graduates this spring, signs with the Detroit Tigers for assignment to the Charleston Senators in the Middle Atlantic League. He played outfield for Marshall, earning top honors in successive seasons.

Charleston Marshall College Charleston Senators Joan Zontini

Lefty Turns Out Classic No-Hit Nightcap

Mike Martynik of the Huntington Red Birds pitched a seven inning 12–0 win with 14 strikeouts in the Middle Atlantic league no hit no run game. The night featured a 5–4 Yankees win in the first game and a 4–1 Portsmouth win as Noonan Noonan Porten delivered key catches and a Noonan homer.

Brooklyn Dizzy Dean Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Indians Glen Myatt Willie Kamm Athletics Browns Yankees Red Sox Detroit Lefty Grove Associated Press Mike Martynik Huntington Red Birds Mike Red Birds Akron Mickey Noonan Knox Porten Johnstown Portsmouth Pirates Wor Noonan Dayton Charleston Portsmouth Zanesville Beckley Huntington

Philippi Bulldogs crush Taylor county in 14-0 rout

Philippi high Bulldogs shut out Taylor county Seat nine 14-0 yesterday, moving to five wins against one loss in their first Central West Virginia high school baseball conference year and marking Philippi's first year with two baseball teams. Two base hits and pitching notes listed. game time 1 hour 30 minutes.

Philippi Paul Watson Philippi High Bulldogs Ron McKinney Taylor County Philippi High School Isabella Dadisman McCue Luzadder Kennedy Malone Grafton

Two Old Golf Foes Meet in Southern Semi finals

In Louisville on May 25 two former rivals for the Dixie women’s golf crown reached the Southern championship semifinals. Betty Jameson, 16, defending champion from Dallas, faced Marion Miley of Lexington after last year’s semifinal clash ended with Jameson winning at the nineteenth hole.

Louisville Quest of Dixie New Orleans Betty Jameson Dallas Kentucky Marion Miley Lexington Miss Jameson Miss Miley

State Welter Champ Kayoes Jimmy Colombo Knockout

Fairmont May 25 West Virginia welterweight champion Paul Oger weighed 146 pounds and KOed Jimmy Colombo 35 seconds into round ten of a scheduled 12. Colombo weighed 156 pounds making the title not at stake. Morgantown's John Gallo drew in his pro debut with Johnny Folio of Clarksburg.

Fairmont Paul Oger West Virginia Jimmy Colombo Clarksburg Morgantown Colombo Oger John Gallo

Wrestling results pin Sonnenberg and more in two bouts

In Providence Gus Sonnenberg weighed 206 fell to Boston Dan O Mahoney 218 in straight falls. In Peoria Orville Brown 221 defeated George Tragõs 209 after 36 minutes 55 seconds while Jim McMillen 214 beat Casey Berger 202 in 23 minutes 21 seconds.

Boston Dan O'Mahoney Ireland Gus Sonnenberg Providence Peoria Orville Brown Wallace Eas George Tragos St. Louis Jim McMillen Antioch Casey Berger Kansas City

Bob Johnson Tops A. L. Batting Averages Lead

New York May 25 The major leagues saw most batting averages slide last week but a few gained. Bob Johnson of the Philadelphia Athletics surged to the American League lead with a 30 point rise to reach 421, marking the week's standout feat.

New York Bob Johnson Philadelphia Athletics

Junior High Schedules Up at Conference

Fairmont May 25 Plans for junior high football and basketball seasons will be drawn today at a meeting of the new West Virginia Junior High School Athletic Association. The meeting was called at 1 p.m.

Fairmont West Virginia Junior High School Athletic Association

Help Wanted at Tee Company in Upper Darby Penna

FEMALE HELP WANTED WANTED An experienced waiter assistant needed at a tee company in Upper Darby Penna. Not selling ten hours a week and no prior experience required. Write for details.

Upper Darby Penna

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