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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1930

Page

6

Schmeling May Lose Heavyweight Crown in Rose Bowl Tilt

York, Dec 20. Max Schmeling faces compulsory defense of his heavyweight title against Jack Sharkey after New York State Athletic Commission orders him to defend within 15 days. Schmeling, in Germany, says manager Joe Jacobs is ready to discuss terms. If he refuses, New York may strip him of the title.

York Joelg Max Schmeling Newes ‘State Athletic Commission Gost der Maxie Schmeling Germany Gaye Jack Sharkey Maxie Tat Jacobs

Planes Put Chicago Seven Hours From New York City

West Virginia University wrestling team defeated Waynesburg College 32 to 0. Egyptian boxer Salah Bi Din to lecture at New York YMCA Dramatic Society. Palo Grounds to add about 1600 seats for New York Giants. Wisconsin football coach Glenn Thistlewaite faces potential board action. regents delayed dismissal at special meeting.

Chicago New York City Waynesburg West Virginia University Waynesburg College New York Madison Glenn Thistlewaite University of Wisconsin Board ‘of Regents Waite

Y M C A Boys Tournament Opens At The Y Next Tuesday

The Y M C A announces a boys basketball tournament for members. Teams of five from pickup groups form clubs, with each boy limited to one team. Secretary Six requires team names and rosters in his office by 7 p.m. Monday. Ten teams expected, games begin Tuesday afternoon, winners receive a group celebration, and forfeits awarded for no shows. The senior Y team also plans a home game next week if travel allows.

Young Men’s Christian Association Middlebourne Pirates Tyler County

Boxing results from last night across multiple cities

Erie fighter Tommy Paul defeated Midget Mike O Dowd in ten in Buffalo while Ernie Schaal beat Max Baer in ten in Boston. Olin and Banovic drew in New York, Vittorio Livan stopped by Jackie Fields in Detroit, Johnny Dato KO’d Johnny Posky in Windsor, Midget Wolgast outpointed Willie Davies in Philadelphia, and Charlie Retzlaff KO’d Antono Mata in Duluth. Gary Leach stopped Ted Ros in Chicago.

New York Ernie Schaal Boston Max Baer California Bob Olin Joe Banovic Binghampton N. Y Drew Vittorio Livan

Army Gridders Schedule Six New Rivals for 1921

West Point, Dec. 20 Army football announces six new opponents for 1921 Knox Ohio Northern Michigan State Colorado College Louisiana State and Pittsburgh join the schedule Harvard will visit West Point Army will travel to Yale and Notre Dame will meet Army in New York September 26 Ohio Northern October 3 Knox October 10 Michigan State October 17 Yale October 24 Colorado College November 7 Louisiana State November 14 Pittsburgh November 21 Ursinus November 28 Notre Dame A new course in game management and conservation is planned at North Carolina State College.

West Point Army Knox Ohio Northern Michigan _ State Michigan State Hi Yard Yale New Haven Colorado College Louisiana State Pitt Pittsburg Ursinus Notre Dame North Carolina State College

Californian Baer Fails In New York Debut Boxing Bout

Max Baer from San Francisco met Monde Schaaf in Madison Square Garden in a ten round decision defeat. Baer started strong for four rounds with hard rights and lefts but faded, allowing Schaaf to take control in the final six rounds. The bout drew public praise for the rival despite Baer’s record in earlier battles. The Mobile port record notes over 150000 bales of cotton handled since August 1.

New Yorks Max Baer San Francisco New York Ernie Schaaf Boston Madison Schaaf

Help Unfortunate Kiddies Feed Babies This Winter

Charitable appeal in Grafton requests one dollar monthly from workers to feed hungry children and provide warmth. The notice urges filling a coupon and mailing or delivering it to Charles Steele at First National Bank or Captain W H Arnold of the Salvation Army East Main Street. It notes rent costs about 26 dollars to feed each child through winter.

Grafton Rurely Chartes Steele First National Bank Arnold Salvation Army East Main [Street al Child

Lincoln base stars sold to higher leagues in Nebraska

Lincoln officials say 15 top Nebraska league players from seven clubs have transitioned to one major league and three minor leagues. In New York, the Giants beat Notre Dame all stars 115163 dollars were raised for unemployment relief with expenses at 12666. Brooklyn Robins sign six more players including Ray Moss and V Mungo.

Lincoln Ned J. E. Beltzer Nebraska State Baseball League Nebraska Loop New York New York Giants Knute Rockne Notre Dame All Stars Walker Committee For Giants Brooklyn Robins Ray Moss V. Mungo

Dixie Lads Favored In Cougar Tilt

Coach O E Hile Ingberg urged the Cougars aboard the Pashdetti-bound train as they head to face Alabama. Washington State, labeled underdogs in Rose Bowl chatter, views this as motivation to prove Pacific Northwest pride on New Year’s Day. Paul Pantaleo and Geo Neron add color to the dispatches from Chicago and Green Bay.

Hile Ingberg Northwest Washington State Boekera Pacific Northwest

Bumper Touchdown Crop Marks End Of Season

New York December reports the college football season closes with teams amassing a record average of 139 points per team per season, beating the prior high of 136.9. Historic Raleigh tavern in Williamsburg has been restored by Rockefeller interests.

New York Associated Press Raleigh Tavern Williamsburg, Va Rockefetter Interests

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Max Schmeling Sharkey Eddie Moore Bob Reis Neil Finn Bob Parham Parham Reis Mimgo Palo Grounds Broadway Middlewest Y. M. C. A. Dagesters Ag Itely Angel Clyille Porto Gregation Rico Mr. Six Benny Alte Lee Toony Friedman Pia Audfeld THE Ore Erie Tommy Paul Buffalo Mike O'Dowd Columbus Detroit Jackie Fields Los Angeles Bucky Law‘less Syracuse Johnny ‘Dato Cleveland Johnny Posky Windsor Ont Toronto Wolgast Philadélphia Willie Davies Charleroi Charlié Retzlaff Antonto Mata Spain Gary Leach Gary Ind Ted Ros Weaver Blueville Wickwire Road I. BR. Weaver Mobile Ala Dixie Lads Pacific Coast Paul Pantaleo Geo, Neron Greete Gloria By Julien Oliendorff Bill Leama Ick Deren John C. Terry Scomc Scorchy Smith Tellie Theac
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