Coach Leads 35 Boys to River Camp for Grafton Team Workouts
Gratton high school coach Rand McKinney plans a week long training camp starting September 1 at Stone House for about 35 candidates aged 14 to 19. The group will undertake drills, runs, and field practice to form a new gridiron squad for the September 13 opener against Simpson. The camp uses the Boy Scout camp facilities and will include a camp cook and a general manager to be appointed.
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Gratton High School
Stone House
Logals
Simpson High Aggregation
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Grafton High
Washington
Irving
Clarksburg
Baseball Results MID-ATLANTIC AND NATIONAL LEAGUES
Yesterday Jeannette beat Fairmont 9 to 3 and Cumberland won 12 to 6 over Clarksburg. Johnstown defeated Wheeling 4 to 2, Scottdale 8 to 5 over Charleroi. National League games saw Brooklyn 15 Chicago 5 and Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 4 in 10 innings. American League scores include Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 2 and New York 10 Detroit 8.
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Cumberland
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Louis
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Washington
Detroit
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Pet
BTL
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Major League Leaders by AP Batting and Hitting Leaders
Summary of batting leader Terry of the Giants with .409 and runs leader Klein of the Phillies with 116. RBI leader Klein at 124 and hits leader Gehrig of the Yankees with 166. Home runs Ruth of the Yankees with 40 and stolen bases Cuyler of the Cubs with 27. Other leaders include Simmons of the Athletics and Hodapp of the Indians with notable totals.
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Robins
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Athletics
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Yankees
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Associated Press
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Pirates
Wilson
Cubs
Cuyler
Hodapp
Indians
Combs
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Tigers
Vernon Kennedy Joins Burlington Hurlers Roster
Pittsburgh sport briefs report signed right hander Vernon Kennedy of the Burlington club in the Mississippi Valley League by coach Max Carey. He will join the club in spring.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vernon Kennedy
Burlington Club
Max Carey
Fights Last Night Report Wraps Up In Briefs
In Virginia Beach Joey Goodman knocked out Ray Mitchell. Des Moines match between Louie Mays and Bobby O'Hara ended in a draw. Yellowstone National Park is home to 700 moose, noting wildlife counts.
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Associated Press
Virginia Beach
Joey Goodman
Cleveland
Ray Mitchell
Philadelphia
Des Moines
Louie Mays
Bobby O'Hara
Chicago
Drew
Yellowstone National Park
Shamrock V Prep Underway for America’s Cup Quest
New London Conn August 14 The Shamrock V Sir Thomas Liptons newest challenger begins preparation at Electric Boat Works yards for the Americas Cup. It is the fifth Lipton challenger sailed from England to try for the trophy first won by America in 1851. The cup once 100 guineas now commands millions in anticipation of Liptons fall voyage.
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Electric Boat Works Yards
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Atlantic
Thomas
Diamond Stars Top Red Sox 7 2 as Goslin Drives In Four
Goose Goslin stars for the Diamond Stars delivering a homer and a single driving in four runs in a 7 to 2 win over the Red Sox. George Earnshaw wins for the Athletics with 18th victory, Wason limits Indians to eight hits. Freddy Lindstrom belts a 10th inning homer to lift the Giants over the Reds 7 to 6. Al Lopez contributes four hits for the Robins in Brooklyn’s 15 to 5 rout of the Cubs. Ray Kremer earns his 19th victory for the Pirates as they blank the Phillies.
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Associated Press
Goose Goslin
Browns
Loutiy
Redsox
George Earnshaw
Athletics
Wason
Indians
al Lopez
Robins
Brooklyn
Cubs
Ray Kremer
Pirates
Phillies
Flashes of Life in Durham Event Ends With Water Fight
In Durham New Hampshire Clarence Demar, a veteran marathoner, ran eight miles late at night during a speech engagement, then nearly collapsed trying to transport items from Rockaway Beach. He revived with a keg filled with water as White Plains notes an incident.
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Wered
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Election petition filed by Cohen with no vacancy
New York veteran campaigner Max Cohen, a Socialist candidate for county judge, filed an election petition though no vacancy exists. he vows to file another petition for a different office. The item also notes other oddities from Buffalo to Windsor about local issues and a lone ferry suspension at Detroit moves.
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Cohen
Wiftdsor
Detroit River
Theodors Demulver
Windsor
Detroit
Drummer Benny Smith Teaches Ty Cobb’s Son in Town Show
Benny Smith, a renowned drummer born on New York’s East Side, tours with major circuses and now trains Ty Cobb’s son in drumming during the Rabins Cherry show at the Athletic field. The act features a lively Night In Spain sequence with flourishes and crowd-pleasing beats attracting audiences, alongside a peppy troupe of dancers.
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Benny) Smith
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Baly
Spain
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Benny
Ty Cobb
New York
East Side
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Augusta
Ritchie County Fair Opens Four Day Run Aug 26
Pennsboro August 14 The 43rd annual Ritchie county fair will run August 26 27 28 29 in Pennsboro. Directors promise a bigger and better event with more free attractions beautified grounds painted buildings and a spick and span appearance. Ample pure water will be available for patrons. The Ritchie County Fair Association is a National Trotting Association member. Officers are E. E. Wells president H JoScott secretary L. D. James treasurer and Bert Bradford speed secretary.
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Ritchie County
Ritchie County Fair Association
National Trotting Association
E. E. Wells
H. JoScott
L. D. James
Bert Bradford
Strike by pasteurized milk producers in Kansas City
Organized producers of pasteurized milk in Kansas City strike for a check-off system and arbitration after violence rocked the route to market. The group’s demands mirror those raised months ago, including a five cent deduction from 100 pounds of milk to fund the association. A 2000 gallon truck was fired upon en route to market as part of the conflict.
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Pire Milk Producers Association
Association
Hold Junior Ball Series Commissioner Named
C Howard Rowton of Palatka Florida appointed commissioner in charge of the American Legion junior baseball regional series in Hagerstown Maryland August 18 to 15. The regional tournament includes Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Delaware and the District of Columbia. The winner advances to Charlottesville Virginia for the eastern sectional August 21 to 23 with the junior world series to be decided in Memphis August 4 9 and 20. Rowton long active in Florida sports and veterans circles. organizer of Palatka Post 45 and former adjutant of the American Legion district. He also served on Palatka city council and is a former lieutenant in the 158th Depot Brigade.
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Palatka
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Hagerstown
Russell Cook
National American Commission of the
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Delaware
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Tenn
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Chicago Hopes Lean On Rajah Return In Final Days
A. P. Sports writer notes Rogers Hornsby, the rajah, may return for the Cubs as they chase the league lead. Despite a fractured left ankle earlier, Hornsby has contributed power and steadiness, while Footsy Blair struggles to match his predecessor’s production. Manager Joe McCarthy weighs lineup and health as August nears.
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Paul Mickelson
Associated Press
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Atos
Joe McCarthy
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Horneby
Nateger McCarthy
Pat
Bin
Nowland
Hornsby
Chicago Cubs
Che
Giants Beat Reds 7 6 as Rally Decides Close Game
The New York Giants outscored the Cincinnati Reds 7 to 6 in a tight contest as a late burst in the third inning propelled Brooklyn’s rivals. Meanwhile the Senators toppled the White Sox 7 to 6 behind strong pitching by Braxton and earned George Earned his 11th victory of the year. The Yankees edged the Indians 10 to 8 behind Pipgras’s efforts, while the Browns continued to chase standings in a tumultuous pennant race.
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