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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

6

Rainy Georgia Georgia Tech clash eyed as gridiron duel

In steady rain the Georgia Georgia Tech meet looms with 35 000 to 40 000 expected in Atlanta. Georgia aims for national recognition amid slate of key players and a soggy field that may decide the outcome.

Georgia Georgia Tech Alan J. Gould Atlanta University of ‘Georgia Tech Nash Crowley Lautzenhsier Matrin ‘Smithr Boland

Nominating Phil Scott Highlighted By Boxing News Yet

The article notes Phil Scott rising after a loss to Knute Hansen and planning a test match against public and Catholic contenders. It covers boxing politics, ticket sales, and debates over choosing qualified officials for high school games, with mentions of Mickey Walker and Oklahoma boxers.

Phil Scott Knute Hansen Chicago Nebraska Soldier Field Mauler John Risko Profus Cleveland

Practice to Begin Monday at Grafton High

Grafton High basketball announces its first practice Monday with over 80 candidates reporting. Coach Arch Petersen expects a tight schedule due to limited gym space, forming a preliminary drill to select a strong nucleus around captain Lawrence Wadsworth. Additional returning players Paugh Donnachie and Jimmie Stafford boost optimism for a fast passing, sharp shooting team. Next Saturday valley coaches meet in Fairmont to set the schedule, aiming to feature home games with visiting teams not seen by Grafton fans recently.

Grafton High Arch Petersen Tetter Lawrence Wadsworth Evans Bill Manley Wadsy Petersen Paugh Donnachie Jimmie Stafford Valley Fairmont Grafton

Mountain Grove Marshal Roughly Put Down By Mobsters

In Mountain Grove Missouri city marshal C J Hinkle tried to stop the Glass pennant rush but was mobbed by ill students who carried him to the public square and held him under the town jump for several minutes damaging his dignity. New York Welker Cochran the 18 2 balk line champion achieved the highest run ever scored in 18

Balk Willie Hoppe Coch- Tan Botton Cochran Hoppe The Associated Press Mountain Grove C. J. Hinkle Hinkle New York Welker Cochran

Coach Petersen Pushes Officials Training Movement

Coach Arch Petersen of the local high school traveled to Charleston for a West Virginia Coaches Association meeting to push formation of an officials training school. He argued it would ensure competent referees for all scholastic contests and curb inconsistent officiating across games this season. He admitted being away hindered his ability to select strong officials and noted the wide variance in work among officials this year.

Grafton Les Charleston West Virginia High School Athletic Coaches Association Arch Petersen Petersen

Boxing Night Results Across Cities Staged

Fights last night produced wins for Dick Finnegan over Tod Morgan in Boston and Billy Petrolle’s knockout of Harry Kahn in Duluth. Jock Malone outpointed Osk Till in St Paul while Bucky Lawless defeated Cuddy Demarco in Erie. Sid Goldie beat Joe Simon in New York. Ray Collins stopped Jack Martin in Warren. Joe Lohman fell to Buffalo’s win in Akron. Harry Crisp defeated Andy Tonasky in Cleveland.

St. Paul Jock Malone Osk Till Syrcuse Erie Bucky Lawless Syracuse Cuddy Demarco Pittsburgh Sid Goldie New York Joe Simon Cleveland Ray Collins Warren Jack Martin Buffalo Akron Ohio Joe Lohman Toledo Harry Crisp Andy ‘Tonasky McKeesport

Yale hockey star held in Berkshire shooting on school grounds

Gilbert Staley, former Yale hockey standout and son of famed electrical inventor William Stanley, was arrested in Great Barrington Massachusetts on charges of shooting and killing Peter Puleo. Police say Puleo rushed toward him after being ordered off the Berkshire Preparatory School grounds where Stanley served as manager.

Gilbert Staley Yale William Stanley Great Barrington Mass Peter Puleo Berkshire Preparatory School Stanley

Notre Dame Star Christy Flannagan Tale

A vivid wire-service vignette traces Christy Flannagan Jr from Beaumont to Notre Dame, his 68 yard run sealing a famous Army game victory, his father christened the firm Christy Flannagan & Son, and compares Christy to Army star Keener Cagle amid regional chatter in Beaumont and nearby towns.

Byinorman E. Brown Central Press Dispatch Rees Christy Wlanna Gan Notre Dame Christy Christy Bails Beaumont Texas Nanies Christy Flannagan & Son Flannagan New York Los Angeles Christy Flannagan Stevedores Christy, Jr Shay Christy, Sr Keener Cagle Army Cagle Merryville Sabine River Merryville High School Soutwestern Institute Clnstitute

Companionate Divorce Granted In Cleveland

Cleveland papers report a companionate divorce granted by Common Pleas Judge H W Ewing to Florian L Hammer and his wife. The couple will maintain joint ownership of their $40 000 home and furnishings while living separately. Custody of their children Ray 14 Mary 14 and Batelle 18 will be decided later. A Labor Federation census of Japanese labor is noted as political context.

Cleveland Common Pleas H. W.ewing Florian L. “Hummer Ammer Hammer

Tex Rickard Offers Tunney Three Title Bouts In 1928

New York December 3 Tex Rickard offered Gene Tunney a schedule allowing the heavyweight champion to fight up to a dozen times in 1928 if he desires. Rickard claimed Tunney could choose opponents to secure frequent bouts indoors this winter and earn substantial gates, though he warned Tunney that three title fights in a year would be bluffing. The promoter noted a real championship show would not be staged before July or August, barring a new agreement. He also described ongoing plans for a gym tournament with six teams and a roster of notable local players and referees from semi pro circles.

New York Tex Rickard Gene Tunney Tunney Gene Chicago Mané Tanney Jack Dempsey

Go-Getters Plan Factory Cage Tourney

Hazel Atlas plant workers organize a Go-Getters basketball tournament among factory employees. The event aims to boost morale and provide competitive fun within the plant community.

Plan Factory Hazel Atlas

Radio Schedule Highlights Luxury Program Lineup

Featured today are broadcasts across multiple networks with Chopin style concerts and orchestras. Notable picks include the Int'l Livestock Exposition feature at 2:00 PM on KSD and WEO stations, Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra at 6:00 PM on WHAF, High Sinkers at 7:30 PM on WEAP, and the New York Symphony Orchestra at 00:00 on WYd with 22 stations. Also listed are the Boston Symphony Orchestra on WBZ 4:30 PM, O14 Gold on Broadway on WEAR at 1:00, and Philco Hour on WIZ at 4:00 PM. Evening highlights include Palais d'Or Orchestra on WEAR at 10:00 and Hockey, Blackhawks vs Rangers on WLS at 10:45. Additional acts cover Cass Hagan's Orchestra on WEAF at 11:00 and various outfits on 72.0 WPG Atlantic City, 9:00 White's Revue, 10:40 Atlantic City Cabaret, and 11:20 Silver Super Orchestra. Baltimore listings show Dinner Orchestra at 6:40, Jubilee Singers at 7:40, and the N. D. Symphony Orchestra at 9:30.

WEAF New York Waldorf-Astoria South Sea Islanders Broadway Palais d'Or Park Central Orchestra Wham Mochester Onondage Hotel Orchestra New York ‘Symphony Philco Sagathore Hotel Orchestra WGY Lehendtady Hotel Onondage Orchestra Hotel Ten Eyck KSD Weco Woc Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra WHAF WEAP New York Symphony Orchestra Danroech Wyd Boston Symphony Orchestra WBZ Baltimore Municipal Philco Hour Sweethearts Wiz Palais d Orchestra Wear Blackhawks Rangers WLS Cass Hagan Orchestra

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