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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1929

Page

6

Mandell and Canzoneri Set for Lightweight Title Clash

Tony Canzoneri and Sam Mandell prepare for a 10 round lightweight title bout in Chicago Stadium. A 25,000 crowd expected as Canzoneri seeks the crown while Mandell aims for a repeat of past welterweight contenders. Both camps project confidence and plan fast work to claim the title.

Iwchicago Tony Woneri Chesty Little Boot Black New Orleans Sam Mandell Paddy Chicago Lever Mandell Andy Chalinger Rockford McLarnin Tony Sammy Mandellig Canzoneri McGraw Sam Jackie Fields Ray Miller Luis Vinesntini Hile Harmon Mandell-Canzoneri Tiitle

Fights Last Night Across Cities End in Knockouts

AP reports mixed results including Hershie Wilson of Danville KOing Teryl Line of Winnipeg and Walter Madey stopping Joe Chesto of New York. Legouri of Des Moines also KOed Tilly Callahan, while Ray McPeek of Chicago drew with Louie Mu of Des Moines. a Denver Puebla route pilot is mentioned with an air mail motor horn incident.

Associated Press Kewanee Hershie Wilson Danville Terylline Winnipeg Walter Madey Ghicazo Joe Chesto New York Des Moines Tony Legouri Tilly Callahan Portland Ore Ray Mc Peek Chicago Louie Mu Drew M. D. Bowen Air Mail Denver-Puebla

Standings and results from the baseball leagues

Yesterday's results show teams like Chicago, Boston, New York, and St. Louis winning or losing. The Athletics widened their lead to 10 1/2 games, while Cleveland beat Boston 10-3 and Washington exploded for 13 runs against St. Louis. Standings list Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Cumberland, Charleroi, Jeannette, Clarksburg, and others with varying records.

Ander Brooklyn Robins Philadelphia Athletics Detroit New York Yanks Chicago Cleveland Downs Boston Cleveland Boston Redsox Jimmy Zinn Washington Senators Collins St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Toston Washington Clarksburg Scottdale Charleroi Cumberland Jeannette Wheeling Johnstown Fairmont OL. Pettdale

Major League Leaders and One Richmond Bequest

National Batting led by Herman Robins at .408 while Ott Gia headed runs. Terry and Frederick led hits, Waner tops triples, Klein homered, Cuyler and Bush stole bases. Hoss led batting average, Ehringer runs, Simmons RBIs, Manush hits, Johnson doubles, Heisman triples, Gehrig homered, Gr ehringer stole bases, Grove won 17 games. Richmond woman leaves $1 for care of her dog after death.

Herman Robins Ott Gia Terry Giants Frederick Waner Pirates Klein Phillies Tolen Cuyler Cubs Patching Bush America

Cubs Edge Braves In Low Scoring Pitchers’ Duel

Guy Bush dominates for Chicago as Gen Cantwell and Ed Lever hold firm for Boston in a 1-0 Cubs win. Cantwell allows three hits in seven innings and Lever shuts out the Braves after. Pirates beat Phillies 3-1. Giants beat Reds 1-0. Cardinals rally early against Morrison.

Ity Associated Press Cubs Toston Braves Chicago Guy Bush Gen Cantwell Ed Leverinte Rush Cantwell Leveretta Jess Petty Forbes Field Wittsburgh Pirates Phillies Detty Larry Breyton New York Giants Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Morrison

Mandell Canzoneri Title Fight Nett 56 Thousand

Sammy Mandell is set to earn 56 000 dollars from a lightweight title defense against Tony Canzoneri slated for tonight. They’re on a percentage basis with Mandell at 40 percent and Canzoneri at 20 percent, while the gate is projected at 140 000 dollars. Also, Richard N. Williams 2nd of Philadelphia meets Johnny Doeg in turf court singles at Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club.

Del Tony Canzoneri New York Chicago Associated Press Sammy Mandell Sammy Tony Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club Richard N. Williams Philadelphia Johnny Doeg United States

Huston Contestants Make Winner Hard to Pick

W B Huston notes contestants faced a tough job selecting the winner as the field offered challenging choices. The brief item highlights the difficulty in deciding a victor amid competing entries.

Mail Pilots Headline Test Averages Reported

In the test, Huston posted a 92 average while the other four pilots ranged between 88 and 92. Names include Ivan A Getling of Pittsburgh James Seth of Phoenix N M and Bernard Sturgis of Butler Ind. The report emphasizes strong performance metrics for the group.

Ivan A. Getling Pittsburgh Jas. Seth Phoenix N. M Bernard Sturgis Butler Ind. Huston

Bobby to Practice before U S Court of Appeals

Robert T. Jones Jr., Atlanta lawyer known as Bobby the national open and amateur champion, has been admitted to practice before the United States court of appeals. The oath was administered yesterday by Olin C. Fuller, clerk of the court. He was admitted to federal court practice several months ago.

Atlanta Robert T. Jones, Jr Bobby United State Court of Appeals Olin C. Fuller United States Court

Ten Swimmers Train For Channel Race

Ten prospective channel swimmers eight women and two men train at Cape Gris-Nez France Aug 2 led by Mrs Myrtle Huddleston American long distance champion who plans Gris-Nez to Dover and back The group includes Ivy Hawke Joan Brunton Molly Parker Connie Gilhead Zittnefeld twins Estelle Delannoy and two male aids Doctor Schiffe and Ishak Felmy Also notes Graf Zeppelin flight with 60 aboard delayed over Atlantic from Gibraltar toward Lakehurst NY.

Cape Gris-Nez France Myrtle Huddleston Gris-Nez Dover Zittnefeld Twins Ivy ,Hawke Joan Brunton Molly Parker Connie Gilhead Engand Mademoiselle Estelle Delannoy Doctor Schiffe Germany Ishak Flelmy

Zeppelin Flight Delays Amid Warm Breezes and Stowaway

Graf Zeppelin travels 100 miles from Friedrichshafen to Cape De Gata in 20 hours 31 minutes at about 63 mph, slower than normal. If kept, 80 hour voyage could reach Lakehurst around 5 20 am Sunday, though headwinds may push to about 90 hours. Stowaway found aboard. one crew member to be punished. Onboard excitement included champagne, nervous women, and a leak in the water tank while motors perform well. Route runs south then west over Lake Constance Basel and Lyon toward the Rhone and Mediterranean. Weather improves in Atlantic with winds from Azores.

Friedrichshafen Cape de Gata Hugo Eckener Graf New York Lakehurst B.S. T Azores Herbert Seibel Associated Press Spain Lake , Constance Constance Basle Switzerland Lyons France Rhone Valence Montelimar Mediterranean Sea Nimes United States Gibraltar

Telephone to link U. S. with vast rich market

New York August 2 The International Telephone and Telegraph Company plans radio telephone service linking the United States with South America by year end expanding the world's largest potential market. The A T P has opened four short wave beam stations near Lawrenceville New Jersey to meet demand for Europe and South America traffic. Buenos Aires will be reachable via these links and Madrid Paris London and Berlin will form a distant calling pattern as radio and cable services coordinate to boost trade.

New York United States International Telephone and Telegraph Company South America Lawrenceville N. J Europe Buenos Aires All America Ake American Telephone and Telegraph Bell Telephone Sys‘tems I. T Javery Madrid Paris London Berlin

Supposedly Missing Town Girl Is Found

Margare t Severeid twenty was reportedly missing since Tuesday and thought abducted by a man posing as a priest. She is now safe and police search is called off. Mrs Emil Morrell, cousin’s wife, said Severeid is in the care of a priest from her church and offered no further details.

Chicago Margaret Severeid Emil Morrell

Roberts Captures National Archery Title in Santa Barbara

Dr. B. Robert of Ventura California won the National Archery Association title in Santa Barbara, breaking the single American round record with 90 hits and 626 points. He scored 90 hits in both rounds, with marks of 1 and 6 in the second round, surpassing D. H. W. Crouch of Heston who held the previous record.

Santa Barbara Cal National Archery Association B. Robert Ventura D. H.W. Crouch Heston Dr. Roberts

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