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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1930
Page
5
Randolph plans a caddy golf tournament this week with low scores from practice tilts. Spectators will see keen rivalry as organizers expect entries to grow by Thursday or Friday. suitable awards await the champion and runner-up.
In the Mid Atlantic League Fairmont edges Clarksburg in 10 innings while Wheeling defeats Charleroi and Johnstown beats Scottdale. Jeannette visits Fairmont today. Charleroi plays Scottdale. Clarksburg hosts Cumberland. Wheeling plays Johnstown. National League New York shuts out Brooklyn 4 0 while Boston beats Philadelphia 3 0 and Philadelphia drops. American League Cleveland defeats St Louis 2 1 Philadelphia 13 Boston 4 Detroit 7 Chicago 3. A Spanish aviator Juan De La Cierva lands a helicopter after a Channel crossing in France following a crossing from Lymhone England. The craft, capable of vertical takeoffs, left Inter or Paris.
Verve reports Hendrik Willem Van Loon host to wing commander Charles Kingsford Smith said his friend is resting well after an operation for acute appendicitis last night. Kingsford Smith, the Australian trans oceanic aviator, and Van Loon are noted figures in aviation and literature.
Wes Ferrell and the Indians held the Browns to eight hits and won 5-2 for their 18th victory. Gehringer doubled and homered, driving in six runs for the Tigers in a 12th-inning rally against the White Sox. Al Simmons added two triples and a 26th homer vs the Red Sox. Freddy Fitzsimmons shut out the Robins 4-0 for the Giants. Bob Cunningham drove in two with two doubles as the Braves beat the Phillies 3-2.
The fourth day of the New York Yacht Club cruise saw Radical rearrangements as four contenders for the American Cup lined up. Yankee, with John Lawrence and Chandler Hovey, resumed as a heavy weather favorite after yesterday’s 28 mile victory. Enterprise, Harold Vanderbilt’s ship, strengthened its claim after strong light and heavy breeze performance. Whirlwind finished third while Weetamoe, Morgan-Nichols’s entry, dropped to last after a crew member fell overboard.
In Wheeling West Virginia after last night’s game the Wheel ing club of the Middle Atlantic league announced the dismissal of Stogie manager Bob Prysock. Danny Tapson, third baseman, was chosen as temporary manager amid public pressure.
Southampton, N. Y. Aug 5 The first American singles appearance of G Lyttleton Rogers a giant Irish tennis ace from Dublin six foot seven inches who beat Henri Cochet on the Riviera this spring was eliminated in the first round of the Southampton invitation tournament yesterday by Marcel Rainville of Montreal Canadian Davis Cup. Rainville used a shrewd back court game to defeat the Irishman 2 5 7 6 8 in the only major upset of the first day’s play.
Huntington defeats Monongalia West Penn of Morgantown 7 to 1 yesterday in the opening game of the West Virginia American Legion Junior League baseball championship series played in Morgantown. Exchange Club of Huntington and Monongalia West Penn highlighted the matchup. In New York, exchanges show $1.08 billion in transfers with balances at $175 million.
Maxie Rosenbloom, the New York light weight champion, won a ten round decision in Oakland, defeating Willard Dix of Bellingham, Washington in a non title bout. Dix stunned Rosenbloom in rounds one and two before Rosenbloom's speed pulled ahead, earning six rounds to three with one even.
A fragment listing leaders: Klein of the Phillies dominates multiple batting and hit categories with 404 batting, 171 hits, 116 RBIs and 36 doubles. Other standouts: Comororky Pirates 15 triples, Wilson Cubs 35 home runs, Cuyler Cubs 27 steals, Simmons Athletics 385 batting, Hodapp Indians 153 hits and 33 doubles, Ruth Yankees 122 runs, Gehrig Yankees 135 RBIs, Reynolds White Sox 15 triples, Stuth Yankees 40 home runs, McManus Tigers 16 steals.
New York boxer Bennie Levine of Newark stopped Tony Lambit of Newark in 16 seconds of the first round last night to establish a New Jersey fastest knockout mark. The previous record was held by Jack Dempsey who knocked out Fred Fulton in Harrison Field in 17 seconds more than a decade ago. Chicago- Lacking a defending
The debate over Kid Chocolate's 10 round bout with Jack Berg at the Polo Grounds centers on weight. Chocolate, a natural featherweight, must concede pounds to Berg, a top light welter, risking loss of speed and power. The crowd expected around 26 000 with a gate near 200000 in New York.
The Western Junior Golf Association championship opened today at Flossmoor with 250 entrants. Fred Lyon of Pontiac, a 1929 winner, did not return to defend the title, setting up a wide open battle for the tournament.
Jacksonville hosts 119 players from 29 cities in a 26 hole preliminary for the ninth annual public links tournament. The medal play decides the Warren G. Harding trophy for teams, with the first 32 and ties advancing to individual matches starting Thursday and ending Saturday. Carl Kaufmann of Pittsburgh, a three straight holder of the James D. Stanish cup, is favored to repeat.
Florence Arizona Aug 5 two of nine convicts who escaped from the Arizona state prison were in custody today with one reported near death from exhaustion.
Ann Harding receives warm applause as the star of Her Private Affair at the Opera House in Grafton. The staged dialogue melodrama drew enthusiastic crowds, with fans greeting the performance and critics noting her commanding screen presence.
Overnight notes report Chicago rain relief for midwest regions while Washington covers Prohibition Director Woodcock urging dry law adherence. The page highlights actress Hazel Harding delivering a strong screen debut with Her Private Affair at the Opera House after acclaim on stage, noting her voice and dramatic presence. Also mentioned are Lundgren divorce in Amarillo, expenditures tied to Republican campaigns, Dorothy Goff named Miss United States, and Goodyear-Zepelin victory in a national balloon race.
A joint meeting of American Association and three minor leagues discussed renewing an open universal draft. Major and minor leagues threaten conflict if the draft is not accepted. President Hickey warned the issue may be forced, with open warfare possible after December 1 if talks fail.
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