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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1928

Page

6

Broaddus College Edges Hazel Atlas In Opening Clash

Broaddus College 1928 five narrowly defeated Hazel Atlas 22 to 20 on their Philippi floor in a brisk opener. Woodford hit a late field goal for the decisive two points as substitutions sparked Broaddus toward victory. Posten and Gull starred for Hazel Atlas but could not overcome the late push.

Broaddus College Hazel Atlas Court Philippi Institution Woodfornd Halbert Posten Jimmie Gull Pateed Miller Woodford Whitey Bland Broaddus Jimmie Adams East Side The Baptists Glassies Husky Robinson Reddick Evans Hazel Plant Fetterman Hazel Atlas Daugherty Gull Halpert Posten Miller Reddick Newton Evans Dadisman Leach McCoy Bland Yous Yentis Newton Beatty Yantis Doyle Dadisman Youse Gull Posie Heddick Boane Leach Lyoul Broaddust Fairmont

Blackhawks to play in Detroit arena after Coliseum loss

Chicago's NHL club loses home ice at the Coliseum and will play in Detroit's arena after January 20 when their contract ends. The Coliseum will host boxing. The White Sox finish the season with a .525 average and 700000 fans as per club figures.

Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Cougar Detroit Blackhawk Chicago White Sox

Dakotans Face Notre Dame In Urbana Encounter

Kota's touring basketball team will travel 5 000 miles to Urbana for a lone Big Ten game against the University of Illinois while boxing gloves become a flashpoint as Chicago-White undergoes a 80 day trial over safety and possible eye injuries.

Kota Notre Dame Dakotans Urbana University of Illinois Chicago Linois Paul Prein State Athletic Commission

Georgia Tech Ready to Start Western Joint

Georgia Techs Yellow Jackets prepare to entrain for Pasadena to face the University of California in the Rose Bowl on New Years Day. A light workout precedes the trip as the squad departs Atlanta by late afternoon, traveling through the South to New Orleans Texas and arriving in Pasadena Sunday night.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pasadena Calif University of California Rose Bowl New Orleans Texas Arriv

Keyser High to Play Here December 29

Keyser High School, district champions last year and state meet semi finalists, travels to Grafton to face the War Warriors coached by Arch Petersen on December 29. Gratton’s second foe this year, Newburg meets the locals the night before. Heavy guarantee prompts coach to seek strong attendance for the Keyser game, touted as one of the state’s strongest squads.

Keyser High School Grafton Warriors Arch Petersen Keyser Gratton Newburg

West Point eligibility rules draw criticism at football dinner

Poughkeepsie Ne Dee 20 West Point football eligibility rules criticized as undemocratic and unsportsmanlike by Representative Hamilton Mish Jr at Eastman College dinner. He urged West Point to join Navy in resuming the annual game, noting Navy’s 3 year rule lets it compete with strong eastern teams like Princeton and Pennsylvania.

Poughkeepsie West Point Army Navy Hamilton Mish, Jr Harvard Eastman Fish Princeton Pennsylvania

Pitt After Title Again Stars Back Panthers

The 1828 national champion Pittsburgh Panthers renew their title run with star Hyatt returning. The squad opens against Butler in Indianapolis on December 14 and faces Western Conference powers along with East contenders. Hyatt, joined by Zehtuss and Wunderlich, leads a deep lineup as Baker and others push for regular roles.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Charley" Hyatt Uniontown Panthers Butler Indianapolis Michigan Chicago Northwestern Iowa H.C. Carlson Peec Hyatt Paul Zehtuss Charles Wunderlich Vid Baker Nanticoke A Treshman Phil Aiello Willian Arturo John Patton Baker Wisconsin Ohio State Towa Indiana Army Notre Dame Dartmouth Carnegie West Virginia Washington & Jefferson Penn State

Army West Point grid rule sparks Navy clash

Football authorities propose a four year rule to allow a West Point game while Army pushes a six year policy. Navy rejects continuation with West Point if Army maintains extended eligibility, arguing it creates an unfair advantage under the three year rule.

West Point Armyill Army Navy

Sharkey to Talk Fight Over With Tex Rickard

York December report says a definite agreement exists for a Boston fighter to face Young Stribling in Miami in February. Tex Rickard and Jack Sharkey plan a meeting tomorrow with Johnny Buck in manager Buckjmmony payments are due tomorrow over liberty bonds.

York Tex Rickard Jack Sharkey Boston Young Stribling Miami Fla Sharkey Johnny Buck- Mimony

Layton Defeats Hoppe To Retain Three Cushion World Title

Johnny Layton of Missouri wins the three cushion world championship by defeating Willie Hoppe 50 to 23 in 22 innings. The pocket billiards title remains undecided as Taberski protests and Greenleaf disputes lead to a replay decision and possible tie implications. Erwin Rudolph takes third in pocket billiards, while Otto Reiselt places third in three cushion.

Chicago Johnny Layton Missouri Willie Hoppe Frank Taberski Semedsay National Billards ‘Association Ralph Greenleaf Greenleaf Layton Hopge Taherski Erwin Rudolph Pasquale Natalie Otto Reiselt Joe Orr Orr

Light men favored for heavy honors in 1929 drift

New York dispatch notes that Tommy Loughran and W L Stribling, top light heavyweights, could clean up the heavyweight ranks this season. Loughran, fast and skilled, draws comparisons to Tunney, while Stribling’s knockout rate fuels talk. They may challenge Sharkey Risko Paulino Maloney more effectively than other 175-pounders.

New York Bob Filesimmons Tommy Loughran W. L. (Young Loughran Stribling Sharkey Risko Paulino Maloney Paul Berlenbach Jack Delaney Berlenbach Delaney

Dempsey Faces Toughest Hurdles From Stribling Loughran

The article notes Dempsey may face big men like Loughran and Stribling if he returns, as their size and shifting speed could outpace his recent form. It compares their elusiveness to Tunney and suggests Dempsey would need sustained stamina and fast tempo over ten rounds.

Loughran Stribling Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler Dempsey Sharlaway Risko Paulino Maloney

Grade School Basketball Schedules Listed by Mentor

Public schedules show practice and games for Central East West and South grade school teams. Dates span January through February with varied times and venues including First and West references, detailing multiple practice blocks and game slots across locations.

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Make Your Home Happy This Christmas at Haymonds

Haymonds promotes seasonal music gifts for Christmas, urging customers to give music as a holiday present and enhance home happiness with a selection of musical offerings.

Haymonds

Ridenour Wins Basil In Tri Final Match

Ridenour defeats Lobis 100 to 53 to clinch the Basil tri final. He dominates from start, securing title potential for the final round as Moore faces Knotts in the other semi. Also notes the history aside on cricket in Britain.

Ridenour Basil Arthur “Beck” Ridenour Alga Dominick Dommy Harold Kiddo" Moore Clyde Shaw Shaw Kiddo Moore Knotts Dare Horse

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