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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1928

Page

6

Grafton High Opens With Fast Win Over Newburg in Opener

Grafton High School defeated Newburg High in a high speed 38 to 9 opening game. Keyser visits tonight as Petersen's squad shows quick transitions and strong defense led by Felio Gill and Bee with Donovan and Hudson supporting. Shumaker provided late spark as coach weighs lineup tweaks for forwards.

Grafton High Newburg High Asready Coxeh Petersen Newbury Felio Gill Bee Hudson Willis Stafford Donnachie Shumaker Meges Warwick Tim Bath McKeen Brown Folio Shriver Beverlin Cuppett McCullough Warmick Plummer Sileotl Domachie Emergon Grafton Newburg Reddick

St Marys Upset by Willis in Clarksburg Thriller

Keyser defeated St Marys by a one sided score in Clarksburg as Grafton shows promise. Johnny Weismuller shines in music and swimming talk warms up for Swan Song banquet. Emerson Weismuller rumored to turn professional and enter movies.

Keyser St. Mary's Quint Clarksburg Grafton Chicago Johnnny Weismuller Wall Geatton Newburg Illinois Athletic Club Hudson Emerson Weismuller

Sports Briefs Show Substitutions And Scoring Amid Box Office News

Substitutions and field goals noted for a hockey or basketball brief with multiple player changes. Also mentions Chicago Paul Prehn not signing an agreement with New York boxing commission, Iowa City athletic supervision resignation by Dr. Walter R Weiseler, and New York Yankees pitcher Herb Pennock’s return from neuritis with plans to begin spring training in Florida.

Chicago Paul,Prehn P Mlinoia New York Athletic Commission N. Y Prehn Ilinois Commission New York New York Yankees Herb Pennock Herb Yankee Pennock Florida

Rack program for track meet events list

If his plan is adopted the events for this meet will be the 70 yards dash 70 yards high hurdles one mile run two mile run one mile relay two mile relay a relay for freshmen high jump broad jump pole vault shot put and 25 lb weight throw.

Iowa Invades Panther Lair Open Tonight in Pittsburgh

Iowa’s veteran six man lineup faces Pittsburgh in a key nonconference test before the Big Ten season. Star forward Forrest Twogood misses the trip due to his mother’s death, yet Iowa is favored as Pittsburgh has only one win in its recent Big Ten tour. This game is Iowa’s eastern invasion and final tuneup before the January 5 start.

Pittsburgh Iowa Panthers Hawkeyes Forrest Twogood

All Relay Events Planned At WVU OSU Track Meet

Morgantown dec 29 it was learned coach frank castleman of ohio state favors an all relay program for the dual indoor track meet against west virginia set for february 22 at the new fick house coach art smith of west virginia supports the regular inter collegiate indoor program

Morgantown Frank Castleman Ohio State University al Ious West Virginia Ohio State New Fick House Cooch Art Smith

Red Sox Form Brother Battery for 1929 Season

Hoxton reports the Boston Red Sox will feature a rare brother battery in 1929 with Alex catching and Milton Gaston pitching. The Gaston brothers last played together 16 years ago on a New York minor league squad. Alex’s major league journey included stints in the minors before joining the Red Sox via Toledo and St. Paul. Carrigan’s club now threads another revolving major league path.

Hoxton Boston Red Sox Alex Boston St. Paul Milton Washington Gaston New York Giants Toledo Red Sox Bill Carrigan

Greenleaf Ready to Play in Special Match Offer

Ralph Greenleaf wired from Rozmans Maryland to Chas Kline promoter offering to settle the disputed pocket billiards title by a winner take all match. He would post 500 as stake and wants the match during the week of January 15, with exhibitions preventing later play. No word from Taberski or others yet.

New York Ralph Greenleaf Frank Taberski Schenectady N.Y Greonleaf Rozmans Chas Kline

East-West Grid Title Hangs Today

East West grid game in San Francisco pits Westerners against Easterners in charity clash. Injury hit West as Mort Kaer replaced Rick Marcus after a shoulder break. Over 40,000 tickets sold with expected 60,000 capacity. lineup features Kaer Tobin Sims Hoffmann and more across Stanford, San Francisco Olympic, Washington, and Texas.

San Francisco Cole Mort Kaery Universy Southern California Rick Marcus California Serims Pame Frankian St. Dressell Washington State Diehl Idaho Tobin St. Marys Ford Olympic Kaer Q.B. Sims Stanford LH. Walker Texas Teel ‘Hoffman George Varnell Chiego Cort Majors Clifornia Bob Evans Mil ‘Liken Lnesman Harry ‘Braddock Pennsylvania

Tabereki Promoters Seek Concert Unity in New York

Promoters in New York coordinated by Tabereki aim to unite two rival music acts. Efforts focus on shared venues, scheduling, and cross promotion to boost attendance and regional branding. Industry insiders anticipate a breakthrough agreement if negotiations continue through the coming weeks.

Tabereki New York

Varsity Wrestlers to Face Tough Schedule at WVU

Morgantown gets a winter slate of six to eight matches for West Virginia University's varsity wrestling team. Director H A Stansbury announced six signings, with potential additions. The schedule includes top teams from the Western Conference, a national intercollegiate title contender, and meets with Navy, Waynesburg, and a Missouri Valley opponent.

Morgantown West Virginia University Ha, Stansbury United States Naval Academy Stapplers Waynesburg Missouri Valley

Rickard predicts Stribling as chief heavyweight threat

Promoter James J. Rickard, in his annual boxing forecast from New York, backs Young Stribling to succeed Gene Tunney and doubts a Dempsey comeback. He also projects new champions across divisions, notes Mandell’s lightweight hold, and lists likely titleholders and contenders including Sharkey, Dundee, Fields, McLarnin, and Glick.

Alans Gould Associated Press Jo New Yorks Tex /Rickard New York Jack Dempsey W. L Young Gene Tunney Sammy Mandell Stikard Jack Sharkay Jan Young Miami Beach Richard Tunney Jack Sharkey Honjors Ois Rickard Juck Dempsey Jack Sam Dempsey Mickey Walker Rene Devos Ace Hodkins George Courtney Dave Shade Johnnie Dundee Jackie Fields Jack Thompson Jimay McLarnin

Americanized Mafia Terrorizes Chicago in Kidnapping Trial

Violence attributed to the Americanized Mafia shocks Chicago as state witnesses tied to the Billy Ranieri kidnapping testify. Judge Gentzel’s safety, police escorts, and bomb threats frame a high tension trial. Rainieri and co‑defendants face charges amid extensive police protection.

Chicago Sicily Chiedzo Wiltoes John A. Swhthgen Billy Ranteri Samuel Hoffman Swansson Sfo Billy Hoffman Billy Rainieri Trank Ranieri Hsingh Ebonorate Hahda Eel Blog Sciully Scalzetli Sway Blain Judea Robert UT. Gantzel Blackhand Gentzel Sicilia Rainierias Angelo Petitti Angelo Alon Joliet Hell Polige Jooatado Kankale Andrew Capallane Onopy Leety Pottitt Sorae Billy Ranieri Chealy Jolly Swanson New State Robert T. Gentzel

Hudkins Claws Way To World Middleweight Title Shot

Ace Hudkins, the Nebraska wildcat, surged to the lead in a tense Madison Square Garden bout against Rene Davos of Belgium, only to settle for a draw as judges favored Hudkins by a slim margin. The fight featured heavy exchanges in rounds eight and nine with both fighters bloodied and spent, and left Hudkins as a top contender for a return match with Mickey Walker.

New Yorky Ace Hudkina Braska Wildcat Mickey Walteby Ida Reng Davos Belgium Madison Suare Gardy Butlers Hudkins Devos Lou Magn Hikixins Tae Hudkins Dot Devoy Bik Stand Dyer Rose Walker Boston Dave Shade George Courtney

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