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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1927

Page

7

Western All Stars Tie East West In Intersectional Play

Western All Stars defeated the East 16 to 6 while the South topped the West 8 to 0 in two intersectional football games. Caldwell of Yale scored for the East, Amos of Washington and Jefferson assisted the West, and a recovered fumble set up the West's first touchdown. A blocked punt for safety gave the South two points.

San Francisco Hastert Southern All Stars Caldwell Yale Joesting Amos Washington and Jefferson Los Angeles Creson

Babe Ruth turns life around and stays in shape

Babe Ruth, once famed for fast living, has transformed into a disciplined figure under Dr Fralick. He focuses on hunting, fishing, and golf, keeps in trim for boxing promoter Jack Sharkey’s January bout, and saves money from a $70,000 Yankee contract plus other earnings totaling over $150,000 in the year.

Allan J. Gould Associated Press New York Babe Ruth Madison Square Bam- Garden W.G. Fralick Sharkino Deample Boston Fralick Sharkey Walker Ruth Lnds Yankee

Sharkey Ready for Battle in OT Scoring Spree

Sharkey and the H-A trio sparked an overtime clash as they poured in late hoops. Christians managed only two free throws in OT while Howearth led scoring with nine points, followed by Davis eight and Parrish seven. Mount Hope’s Dubois Crickenberger refereed, keeping the action smooth.

Lindy and Ruth Inspire Paris Toys

Paris dealers report Christmas novelties inspired by Charles Lindbergh. Toy aviators must feature Lindbergh faces and be named the Spirit of St Louis. A candy box shows a smiling Lindy, and a novelty cigarette case bears a relief of the aviator. Ruth E. der is modeled as the aviation doll for girls.

Paris Charles Lindbergh Lindbergh St. Louis Ruth E‘der Gills

Snow Blankets England and Other Late Night News

Overnight weather disrupts travel as snow blankets England causing multiple deaths. In Quebec a summer retreat at Maiterets Seminary burns. caretaker and servants escape unharmed. Oklahoma senate summons Governor Johnston to appear next Wednesday to answer malfeasance charges. In Nicaragua residents request U S gunboat and marines for protection near Cape Gracias. British champion H A Betty wins world boxing title by defeating Major James Goodsell in Vancouver. Illinois representative Britten warns universities will follow Naval Academy by not scheduling with West Point unless eligibility rules are set. The year passes swiftly with women distancing from their husbands and returning to them.

England Maiterets Seminary Quebec Oklahoma Senate Johnston House of Representatives Gulick Manaxue Nicaragua Cape Gracias H. A. Betty James Goodsell Australia Vancouver British Columbia Britten Ilinois Washington Naval Academy West Point

Hargiss Becomes Kansas Coach From Kansas Small College

Lawrence Kansas December 27 Small Kansas colleges train for major university coaching jobs. H W Hargiss will leave Emporia Teachers College to coach at Kansas next fall, the fourth Kansas small school graduate to lead a state university in the Missouri Valley. He originated the huddle system and mentored the Oregon Aggies.

Lawrence Kan Kansas Missouri Valley H.W Bhi Hargis Emporia Teachers’ College University of Kansas Gwinn Henry Missouri College of Emporia EB. B. Berg Nebraska Washburn College of Topeka Adrian Lindsey Oklahoma Bethany College of Lindsborg Iowa Stati Kansas Aggles Hargiss Wits Emporia Teacher College Oregon Aggies Pacific Coast Franklin Cappon Michigan

Intersectional clash set as Duquesne faces Marietta tonight

Pittsburgh Duquesne University meets Marietta College in an intersectional game here tonight. Dukes have one loss to Ohio Wesleyan, while Marietta’s squad is reputedly among the fastest in southern Ohio.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Duquesne University Marietta College Dukes Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio

Oosterbaan to complete term with letters amid multi-sport wins

Bennie Oost Erbaan, Michigan's All American end, is to finish his school term with ring letters. He has already won three in football and two in baseball and two in basketball. The present football season exit comes as Michigan men continue their line of exercise amid multiple sport success.

Ennie Oosterbaan Michigan Jase

Peck Ridenour Captures City Billiards Championship

Peck Ridenour won the city championship in the Recreation annual billiard tournament, defeating Clyde Shaw. Ridenour’s steady stroking, precise draws, and high runs of 21 and 22 helped him secure the $10 prize and a silver loving cup, with permanent possession possible after three wins.

Peck Ridenour Clyde Shaw C Ridellour Peck Ken Haught Ken Shaw Phillips Brothers

Broadcast Ros es Battle to National Radio Network

New York reports plans for a nationwide hookup of 50 radio stations to carry the Tournament of Roses football game from Pasadena on January 2. Graham McNamee will describe the University of Pittsburgh versus Stanford matchup, with NBC using over 25 000 miles of circuits and 4 000 miles of wire to relay the broadcast to New York for network distribution at 1 45 p m Pacific time.

New York Pasadena Cal M. H. Aylesworth National Broadcasting Company Graham McNamee University of Pittsburgh Stanford McNamee Rose Bowl

Fights Last Night by The Associated Press recap

Boxing results from various cities feature wins by Jack McVey over Willie Greb in Scranton and Roberto Roberts over Homer Smith in Italy, along with Sam Hunter pinning Sammy Singer in New York and multiple other bouts. The column lists judges and match outcomes across Philadelphia Pittsburgh and nearby towns.

Associated Press New York Jack McVey Willie Greb Scranton Roberto Roberts Italy Homer Smith Kalamazoo Mich Sam Hunter Pittsburgh Sammy Singer

Babe Ruth’s Comeback After Water Treatment Revealed

A historic account notes Ruth’s treatment by trainer Arue McGovern with hot water, dieting, and exercise that revived the slugger’s health after a long layoff. Reporters recount Ruth’s recent conditioning and hopes he will chase his home run record again next season.

Arue Mcdovern Ruth Burkey Harris Bucky

Hazel-Atlas Copseatitle Victory in Hard Fought Shootout

Hazel Atlas edged Christian five in an extra period to win 25-1 in a fiercely contested game. Davis Peer and Evans led American scoring while Art Howearth starred for the Christians as the two teams battled through the long minutes with no clear edge until the extra period.

Hazel-Atlas Hazel-Atlas Quint Davis Peer Evans West Siders Art Star Point Red

Man vows to confront husband over wife affair

In a tense exchange, a man proclaims intent to shoot the husband who wed his wife, insisting the confrontation will not be murder but death by his own action. neighbors urge calm as the situation escalates.

Not in This Life Unite Unite. Uncle’s Life Policy Gift

Not in this life unite. Well, Anthony, I have taken out a $25,000 life insurance policy in your favor. Could do anything more for you nephew. Nothing more on earth, uncle.

Anthony

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