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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

Page

7

Magnates Gather In New York For Major League Meet

Major League magnates and managers convene in New York for the annual meeting. National League holds session tomorrow while American League meets Wednesday. New managers Roger Peckinpaugh Jack Slattery Burt Shotton Bill McKechnie attend as draft issues threaten a split between majors and minors.

Major League New York Ban Johnson Stormy Petrel Barnard Indians Roger’ Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indians Jack Slattery Braves Burt Shotton Phillies Bill McKechnie Cardinals Pirates

Grafton High schedules 17 basketball games for 1927 28 season

Grafton High opens January 7 at home against Simpson and ends February 28 with Philippi in a compact 17 game slate. The plan favors modest travel and home shows, with key home dates against Washington Irving Bridgeport Philippi West and Elkins, while Farmington Mill Creek and Pennsboro join the lineup.

Simpson Washington Irving Bridgeport Bowlesburg Pennsboro Philippi Farmington Weston Lumberport Elkins Grafton High Philippi Fairmont Morgantown Buckhannon Shinnston Valley Farmington Mill Creek Lamberport Rowlesburg Washington- Irving Clarksburg Bridgeport West Newark Pennyboro Krueger Grafton Pennaboro Away Washington - Irving Lumberport Weston

Illinois State Athletic Commission Chief Righeimer Resigns

John C. Righeimer, chair man of the Illinois State Athletic Commission, declares fatigue with the job and announces his resignation after 18 months on the commission. Pittsburgh chatter says Emil Yde and Roy Spencer may be waived to Indianapolis in the American Association. Pirates officials in New York press for confirmation amid trade talks with Montreal.

Associated Prows Chicago John C. Righeimer Illinois State Athletic Commission Righeimer Commission Pittsburgh Emil Yde Roy Spencer Pittsburgh Pirates Tndianapolis American Association New York Jeagie

Five players cash deal announced by Rochester manager

John Ganzel, manager of the Rochester team, announced an International League move involving five players and cash. New York weekend games left the Rangers behind in the NHL standings, tying Boston and Montreal for the lead at 14 points while New York held 13. Pittsburgh’s Pitt football squad will train December 26 for Pasadena, flying via Dodge City, Albuquerque, and Ashfork, en route to the Tournament of Roses game against Stanford on January 4. The Panthers arrive December 31. A fraternity received a fifty seven dollar Rent-a-Car bill for cars parked during fishing season.

John Ganzel Rochester New York New York Rangers Boston Bruins Montreal Canadians National Hockey League Rangers Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Pacific Coast Leland Stanford University Pasadena Dodge City Kansas Albuquerque N. M Ashfork Arizona Rent Dennison Flamingo

Walter Johnson a towering figure in baseball history

Walter Johnson remains a memory etched in baseball fans as one of the sport’s most popular players. He began his major league career with Washington on August 2, 1907 and ended it after last season, leaving records that may never be equaled.

Washington

Three Arrests Made Here Over Weekend

City records show three arrests over the weekend, two in the railroad yards and one a public intoxication case. It marks the end of a ten-day quiet spell in December as Cecil Gilmore was cited after Saturday’s run-in with Night Patrolman C W Morris and posted a five dollar cash-forfeit.

Grafton Cecil Gilmore C. W. Morris Juvid

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