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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1933

Page

5

G B O Nine Plays Galloway Here Saturday At 2 30

The Grafton B and O. nine meets Galloway Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Sunday the Railroaders host Elkins in a home game at Athletic Field. Elkins sits in a three way tie for second, half a game behind Fetterman for first in the second half pennant chase. Labor Day bills include a doubleheader with Clarksburg at 1 30 and 3 30. Bud Miller, new pitcher from Pierce, debuts Labor Day against Clarksburg. Miller is a right hander with speed ball and curve. He pitched in the CCC camp at Rainelle and is a promising twirler.

Grafton B. & O Galloway Railroaders Elkins Club Elkins Fetterman Club Clarksburg The Majestics Haram Bud Miller Pierce Labor Day Clarksburgers Miller Rainelle Ward Fetterman P_ Phillips Moran AB. BR. i Jones Peters Oo Blaney Cross Keane Cf Ringler Shay Paugh Smith Hudson First Ward R. Jackson R. Trader Deets McCracken L. Phillips R. Phillips Fast Dallwood Jackson P. Phillips R._ Phil Lips

East Beats West In Chicago Football Battle

A heated debate on academic freedom surrounds Marshall College after dismissals of faculty spark criticism from supporters and alumni. Critics argue such actions threaten free speech, tenure, salaries, and future enrollment, warning of political backlash and damage to the institution's reputation. Political and educational figures clash over the impact on Huntington and the state, urging protection of scholarly liberty and livelihoods despite management changes.

Taxpayers Rally to Curb Levy Spending in County

A countywide Taxpayers Association campaign highlights curbing public levies after a constitutional amendment, with speeches at Blueville school and Old Side church. Attendees sign up, pledge support, and praise past reductions while urging further cuts and accountability in school and road budgets.

Taylor County Taylor County Association Taxpayers’ Association County Unit Board of Education Hechmer Board of Education Jed W. Robinson Ford Supreme Court Boards of Education Court House Roderick Robinson Old Side Baptist Church Eugene Sommerville Sommerville Dorsey Cole Pleasant Creek Howard H. Holt The Sentinel Holt G. T. Bartlett Mildred W. A. Beavers B. B. Bryant Lawrence Sinsell Sot Ladies’ Aid Simpson Hall Gene W. Ford Bose Sommerville Simpson Earlywine

Baseball’s Big Heights and Oddities

The item notes the standings and mentions an old Charlotte ordinance that bans washing a horse on city streets, reflecting quirky historic rules alongside baseball context in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte N.C

Fetterman Club Leads In Flag Scramble Standings

The Fetterman club of the Ty gartsa Wiley League leads the circuit for the second half pennant with 70 victories and a .910 percentage. Philippi is close second, Elkins third, followed by Belington Galloway Mill Creek and others in the standings.

Fetterman Club Tygartsa Wiley Philippi Elkins W. L. Pet Peterman Belington Galloway Mill Creek Wendel

Dismissals at Marshall College Spark Debate on Board Power

A letter questions the state boards process after three faculty members were dismissed without notice or hearing at Marshall College. It accuses the State Board of Education of ex parte action, partisan influence, and ignoring tenure rules in favor of political expediency, urging fair deliberation and adherence to tenure protections.

Seveal Republican Party American Association of University Professors Marshall Alumni Association Marshall Roosevelt Mountain Huntington Marshall College Hechmer Board of Education Charleston Tren Students’ Committee Trent Democrats Thomas W. Hughes Marshall Students State Board of Education M. P. Shawkey Marshall College Council

Cates Quits NRA After Policy Disputes With Johnson

General page continues with William F. Ogburn of Ohio University resigning from the consumer board after clashes with the administrator and Mary Harriman Runch. Cates, once a Chicago insurance executive, also quits, described by Johnson as a close friend and a keen mind. Disagreements over policy and interpretation of the NRA are cited as unresolved, with a memo Cates released on the labor question highlighted as a source of dissent.

William F. Ogburn Ohio University Consumer Board Mary Harriman Runch Cates Chicago NRA Johnson

National League standings and results brief

Standings and yesterday results show Pittsburgh 13 over Philadelphia 11 and Boston 7 over New York 3. American League notes include Boston 15 over New York 2 and Jersey City 8 over Baltimore 7 with multiple matchups and future games listed.

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

Hone'tid Leaders Home Runs Yester

The list highlights top home run leaders across leagues with Berger of the Braves and Klein of the Phillies among the season’s leaders. It names Ruth and Gehrig among key sluggers, with league totals for American and National.

Yester Berger Braves Seta Klein Phillies Verger Giants Collins Cardinals Jolley Red Sox McCurdy Foxx Athletics Ruth Yankees Berger Klein Gehrig

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