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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

6

Cuban Fighter Armando Santiago Beats Sangor in Two Rounds

In Chicago on December 18 20 year old Cuban fighter Armando Santiago defeated Jozy Sangor of Milwaukee in two rounds to become the top contender for the junior lightweight title. Sangor, aiming for Tod Morgan, was knocked down twice and unable to recover, ending the bout with the ten count.

Charles W. Dunkley Associated Press Chicago Armando Santiago Jozy Sanger Milwaukee Tod Morgan Seattle Santiago Sangoy Egger Sangor Frank Ghurehill

Reds Veteran Adolfo Luque May Change Clubs Next Year

May leave Reds veteran Adolfo Luque, a Cincinnati pitcher, may pitch for another club next season. Reports say the New York Giants have been angling for Luque. Also noted is boxers who also manages Ted Morgan, the junior lightweight title holder.

Senor Adolfo Luque Cincinnati New York Giants Luque Ted Morgan

Derby Dates Set For Churchill Downs Meeting

Col. M. J. Winn, head of the American Turf Association and Churchill Downs, said he will seek Kentucky Racing Commission approval for a spring meeting starting May 11 with the $50,000 added Kentucky Derby run on May 18. The 19 day meeting will also decide stakes including the Clark Handicap Debutante Stakes Grainger Memorial Handicap Cashier Manor Stakes and Kentucky Oaks.

Louisville Col M. J. Winn American Turf Association Churchill Downs Kentucky State Racing Commission

Davis-Elkins Set for St Louis clash this fall

Davis-Elkins College announces a tough 1930 football schedule led by a October 5 game at St Louis University. The Scarlet Hurricane will play ten games with trips west and include Geneva Callere Fordham John Carroll West Virginia Wesleyan Villanova and Canisius. Thanksgiving remains unannounced as planed.

Elkins Des St. Louis University Davis-Elkins College St. Louis Jennings Rudolph Missouri Scarlet Hurricane Thwest Davis-Ilkins Salem Calleve EK ‘Prem Ber West Virginia Universi Be Mormantown Henderson Geneva Callere United States Marines Fordham University John Carroll University West Virinia Wesleyan Villanova College Canisius College Senators Daviscillins College

Umpire Moriarity Returns to Umpiring Next Season

Umpire George Moriarity, who resigned as Detroit Tigers manager after two lean years, will resume his former role in the American League next year. He will serve in the tackle hold amid the league officiating ranks.

George Moriarity Detroit Tigers

Sonnenberg to wrestle Lewis Levin for heavyweight title

Former Dartmouth football player Toston Sonnenberg has agreed to face Ed Strangler Lewis Levin for the heavyweight championship in the Toss ton Garden on January 4. They met here months ago with Sonnenberg taking the first fall.

Associated Press Toston Gus Sonnenberg Dartmouth Strangler Lewis Levin Toston Garden Sonnenberg

Millionaires Back New Coliseum Club President Chosen

Fragmentary report notes a crowd backing a Coliseum project with a new club, Charles BE Hall named president in the effort. The passage hints at affluent supporters and leadership changes for a local arena venture.

Coliseum Charles BE Hall

TITLISTS WIN OPENERS IN BILLIARDS TOURNAMENTS

Chicago December 18 Ralph Greenleaf world billiards champion defeated Pasqual Natalie 125 to 114 in 36 innings in a pocket billiards match. Johnny Layton beat Gus Copulos 50 to 43 in 47 innings. Frank Taberski won 125 to 114 over Erwin Rudolph, while Willie Hoppe defeated Otto Rehlad e Philadelphia 60 to 35 in opening robin tournament games at Orchestra Hall.

Chicago Ralph Greenleaf New York Johnny Layton Sedalia Haye Orchestra Hall Greenleaf Pasquale Natalie Baltimore Layton Gus Copulos Detroit Frank Taberski Schenectady Erwin Rudolph Willie Hoppe Otto Re Thladelphia

Lewis quits after round in Toronto bout with Belanger

Ted Lewis former welterweight champion walked out in the first round of a ten round bout with Charley Belanger Canadian light heavyweight champion. Referee Lou Marsh ordered Lewis to remove a mouthpiece and Lewis resisted then grabbed the ropes and left the ring. Belanger was awarded the decision and Lewis’s purse was donated to charity. Fans protested. Scientists studying deep sea fish might study stock galleries.

Toronto Ont Dees Ted Kid) Lewis Charley Telanger Lou Marsh Lewis Bton Marsh Belanger Lewental

May-Succeed Curtis Clyde Miller as Kansas Senator

May Succeed Curtis Clyde W Miller of Topeka Kansas cattle king and insurance organizer is considered a possible successor to Charles Curtis as senator from Kansas with support from local leaders and the party.

Clyde W. Miller Topeka Kas Cattle King and Insurance Company Charles Curtis Kansas

Young Cuban Fighter Defeats Emil Paluso

Kid Chocolate a flashy Cuban bantamweight, beats Emil Paluso of Salt Lake in eight rounds, winning by technical knockout when Paluso could not defend himself as referee stopped the bout.

Emil Paluso New York Kid Chocolate Hetlo Salt Lake Paluso

Flashes of Life AP Story Mixed with Sports Bits

The item blends a Uddenes Aires-Hoover anecdote about President Yrigoyen and a remark on smoking cigars with brief sports notes. It mentions a golfer’s quick shot test, a par golf round time, and political and legal snippets including a district grand jury arrest and resignations linked to prohibition.

Associated Press Luenés Aires Hoover Yrigoyen Hamilton Uda

Hechmer and Knotts Win In Tri Finals

The billiard tournament at Recreation's annual event saw Hechmer and Knotts defeat rivals in the tri finals last night. Hechmer-Suddarts led early, edging their opponent as the 100 mark arrived. Knotts faced Tess difficulty with Grinnan before securing victory. Tomorrow night matches pit Arthur Ridenour against Dommy Lobi and Clyde Shaw against Kiddo Moore as final spots are decided.

Glenn Suddarth Jon Grinnan Hechmer Knotts Tess Grinnan Arthur “Peek” Ridenour Dommy" Lobi Clyde Shaw Kiddo” Moore Tdenour

Harvard Square melee injures starter as student held

In Harvard Square last night a melee involving about 1,000 people broke into a train at Kendall Square station. Boston Elevated Railway starter Hugh McDonald, bruised, fought with Harvard student John I Wisner of New York City who was arrested. The fracas followed Harvard hockey loss and involved tearing signs and bulbs from the walls.

Cambridge Mars Dee Boston Harvard John I. Wisner New York City Harvard Square Hugh McDonald Kendall Square Paxton Mellonard McDonald Wisner

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