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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
7
Chicago’s Young Jake Schaefer wins the Balkline championship, defeating titleholder Elker Cochran of Hollywood in five blocks, 1600 to 1304, after building a 450 point lead in the first four blocks. Schaefer held the crown in 1921 and 1925, both times taken from Willie Hoppe. Cochran showed late vigor, but could not overturn the deficit.
Atlantic City reports that E. L. Barnard, new head of the American League, predicts 1928 will be baseballs greatest year. He cites management changes and new faces in clubs, supports a universal draft and foresees resolution of current draft controversies without dropping the draft.
Miami reports Gene Tunney discussing defending his boxing title in June or July while playing golf yesterday. He hopes Tex Rickard does not stage the bout and notes no title defense date has been set yet.
Sportraits AMUEL H COLLOM vice president of Germantown Cricket Club named to succeed Jones W Mersereau as president of the United States Tennis Association in February. He also serves as vice president of the U S S T A and has long been active in amateur tennis affairs.
The report notes the 1928 swimming team with Horn also starring in water polo. In boxing, Pittsburgh heavyweight George Godfrey, called a giant negro, faces rugged Canadian Soldier Jones on Christmas afternoon, with Godfrey boasting 17 straight KOs and Jones known for flooring Har Greb. New York reports the French tennis trio Brugnon Borotra and Boussus arriving for Philadelphia and Chicago matches, then planning a cross continental tour sailing Dec 28 from San Francisco to New Zealand and Australia.
New York December 22 The end of a five year partnership shifts the boxing career of Jack Delaney as Pete Reilly sells his managerial contract to Joe Jacobs and Bill McCarney for 50000 dollars. Jacobs and McCarney plan a bout against Tony Marullo in New York on January 23 to advance Delaney's heavyweight title ambitions.
Shaw advances to the final against Peck Ridenour in a rugged city billiards championship. Ridenour, last year’s champ, looks to defend the 1926 title after a strong semi final win over Jones Rew nightnare. the one ride of the finals is set for Monday with afternoon and evening blocks. The victor earns cash prize and a new loving cup trophy.
Psychologists explore whether modern women can mirror ancient killers like Cleopatra and Lucrezia Borgia. The piece contrasts historic cruelties with 1920s cases including Clara Phillips and Ruth Snyder, raising questions of motive, responsibility, and whether killers are criminals or patients.
Rog ers Hornsby, captain of the New York Giants, defeated a $36,275 bet-collect action by Frank L. Moore, former Cincinnati betting commissioner, in St Louis. The seven counts were reduced from two to seven. Hornsby admitted a $7,500 loan from Moore and that he used Moore’s tips to bet large sums but said he paid the bets.
Overnight items report that three children of Dr A L Mants of Kansas City face threats by a unidentified caller claiming to be a kidnapper. Other items note Turin newspapers forecasting Crown Prince Humbert and Princess Marie Jose, 72 Toledo indictments for false registration, sale of Central States Utility Company in New York for 9 million, De Valera and Gilbert arriving in New York, and Mrs Myrtle Withey indicted for fatal poisoning of her chemist husband.
Swedish shipping expects a boom with new vessels to fly the blue and yellow flag. Hamburg sees the Kungsholm, a sister to Gripsholm, join Swedish American Line. Malmö’s Rock New builds two 4000-ton tankers chartered by an American oil firm. Gothenburg yards add 9000-ton motor ships and 5000/4000-ton tankers, several already chartered by Anglo Saxon Oil. Oscarshamn and Erikberg yards add more motor ships, signaling a major expansion of Sweden's mercantile tonnage.
A collage of brief items: Leo Theremin, age 31, visits with a hands on music device sounding like cello notes. Shakespeare Memorial Theatre committee head Archibald Flower returns from a tour including Chicago. a danger of stage scrutiny at Vellner’s show. firms offering substitute actors and trained Kris Kringles. an armored Santa car in Binghamton. George F. Johnson’s gift of 5260 dollars to prisoners. Rev John Roach Straton names three president-worthy men. WSB announcer Lamb Ain Kay marries. Patrick Kearney Bainbridge in New York plans a play as Elmer Gantry tour stops in Grafton. Bayard on a shopping trip.
Billy Debeck reports a dramatic move within the order as Barney Googie is removed from his high and mighty role. The scene captures leadership shake up, swift action, and a decisive collective action signaling change at the top.
Boston, Dec 22. Professor Reginald A. Fessenden, inventor of the oscillator, called the 8:4 disaster criminal and avoidable. He argued the oscillator could have located the submarine within 15 minutes and prevented the crash by guiding the Paulding away from the underwater craft.
Ruth Snyder and JuddGray faced a state board verdict on sanity in Albany. The board found neither exhibited an unbalanced mental condition, leaving clemency decisions to Governor Smith. Grandmother Langley is highlighted as the House’s sole elder figure amid cabinet elders.
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