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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1928

Page

6

Bobcats Open 1938 Schedule With WVU First

Buckhannon based college hoops opens season January 9 against West Virginia University. Sixteen games planned with a proposed mid week trip through Ohio Kentucky and Virginia February 12 to 16. Opponents include Glenville Marshall Salem Fairmont State Centre College Davis & Elkins and Waynesburg with dates in Morgantown Cumberland and Elkins.

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West Virginia Wesleyan Basketball Schedule Mar 13

West Virginia Wesleyan booked a game for March 13 at home on the Wesleyan court. The 1929 schedule lists Jan and Feb home and away matchups against Marshall Glenville Zothers, with dates and venue notes across multiple opponents including Fairmont, Salem, Centre College, Davis & Elkins, and Mt St Mary’s, reflecting a busy winter slate. The text also mentions players and matchups from a separate bowling event and a local sheriff candidate incident.

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All-Eastern Players Assemble at Evanston

Chicago December 15 20 players from the all star eastern team gathered at Northwestern University to prepare for the charity football game against the west in San Francisco. Leaders Andy Kerr and Dick Hanley supervised as the squad left tonight for San Francisco where the December 29 game will be played. They will train during travel while reviewing formations.

Chicago San Francisco Northwestern University Andy Kerr Washington and Jefferson Dick Hanley Northwestern

Al Lassman Denies Rumors On His Condition

New York University football captain Al Lassman returns from Pittsburgh to deny widespread rumors about his injuries. He arrived secretly, was admitted to a hospital, and will stay there for two weeks while officials confirm his status.

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Athletic stars and boxing news across major leagues

Reports from university athletics praise Washington University star Chaplin for winning a top women’s athletic award. Lassman recovers in hospital with plans to regroup a Nashville club, while bids for major league players falter at Teague meeting. Isabell seeks to reenter baseball, eyeing Omaha club after a spell in White Sox circles. Madison Square Garden price backlash noted as Canzoneri draws 20,000 with Singer in a draw. South American champ Rely vacates title amid illness after a long career.

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Manager Rowland Eyes New Baseball Talent

Chicago brief notes Char ence Rowland manager coach and American League umpire is looking for players and plans to consider an entire nine for the team. The short item reflects the manager’s search and casting wide net for talent.

Chicago Charence Rowland

Eight Enter Cue Tourney in Chicago Orchestra Hall

Eight outstanding players enter a three cushion nit pocket billiard tournament in Orchestra Hall next week. In opening pocket matches Erwin Rudolph of Chicago faces Frank Taberski of Sebnee Htady. A three cushion match between Willie Hoppe of New York and Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia follows, with Ralph Greenleaf of New York to meet Pas-

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Natelie and Layton Featured in Pocket Match Finale

Natelie of Baltimore competes in the second pocket match while John Layton of Sedalia, national three cushion champion, faces Gus Coptlos of Detroit. The tournament concludes Wednesday.

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Davis Elkins To Meet Canisius In 1929 Football Schedule

Davis Elkins College announced its 1929 football slate with Canisius College added to the East clashes. The Senators will also face Fordham, Villanova, and others with New York Philadelphia and Buffalo as host cities. Coach Henderson prepares basketball for winter as football builds a 25 game campaign starting December 28 at Elkins against the World Famous Indians.

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Fights Last Night Across Cities In Boxing Card

Results from various arenas include St Paul where Billy Light outpointed Bobby Tracey, Doston Jim Maroney stopping Andy Mitchell in Boston, Frankie Genaro defeating Steve Rocco in Canada, Kid Williams stopping Willie Harris in Baltimore, Heddie O Dowd outpointing Billy Evans in Columbus, Tony Canzoneri and Al Singer drawing in New York, Tommy Grogan outpointing Lew Kersh in Omaha, Bruce Flowers defeating Chaimy Goodrich in Buffalo, and Harry Cook outpointing Henry Fallegano in Des Moines.

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Youth Gets Rabbit Job as Cardinal Slugger

Charley Gelbert wins the shortstop job for St. Louis, replacing Rabbit Maranville who is sold to the Boston Braves. Gelbert, 180 pounds with a strong throwing arm and solid hitting in Rochester, faces big shoes as Maranville’s departure alters the infield balance under manager Billy Southworth.

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Pitt and Pennsylvania Bow to Midwestern Foes in Invasion

Chicago reports Pitt and Pennsylvania, last year’s titleholders, touring the West for the first victories of their trip. Pitt fell to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to Ohio State after earlier losses to Indiana and Minnesota, with mixed results in recent games as midwestern teams dominate.

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Grinnen and Shaw Capture Billiard Tour Wins

Grinnen and Shaw triumphed in the recreation billiard tournament. Grinnen defeated Costello 100 to 86 in the second round, while Clyde Shaw easily beat Henry 100 to 48 in the final match. The high school winner drew strong local support as the tri-finals loom on the schedule following tonight’s action.

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