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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1929

Page

5

Rose Bowl Classic Sets Stage for Tech Cal Showdown

Pasadena January 1. Georgia Tech and California face off in the Rose Bowl with 70,000 tickets sold as the East meets West for mythical supremacy. Tech, led by Mizell Thomason and Lumpkin, seeks to emulate Alabama’s roses feats while California relies on Avery FitzWeatbrook and Drennon in a hard fought clash.

Reactor Glidler Associated Press Pasadena Cal Golden Tornado Georgia Tech Golden Bears California Beara Oregon State Stanford Tech Alabama Charles Schmidt South Warner Mizell Thomason Lumpkin Peter Punch Clarence “Nibs” Price W. A. Alexander Price Alexander Avery Fitz ‘Weatbrook Ain Punch Nega Drennon Schwartz Watkins Bancroft Waddell Phillips Durant , Mizell Thomason Lumpkin Rose Bowl Par

Georgia Tech Backfield Stars Practice in Bowl

Georgia Tech backfield stars work through drills in bowl practice as coaches seek improved scoring, faster open plays, and better ball handling. Petersen leads workouts while coaches test multiple lineups and evaluate several candidates to strengthen the offense for the upcoming season.

Georgia Tech Karen Petersen Panhandle Petersen

Yankees Faces Tough Path With Strong A L Contenders

The Associated Press reports 1929 pennant race will not be a simple Yankees run. Barnard notes weaker clubs have bolstered lines, Detroit with Stanley Harris and Uhle joining, St. Louis adding players, Washington signing Blas Rodriguez and Buddy Myer return, Cleveland revamping infield, new Indians owners pursuing minor leaguers, Chicago spending wisely, Boston improving, Philadelphia steady. New York’s power and pitching remain a deadly factor, prompting rivals to shore up weaknesses.

Paul R. Mickelson Associated Press Chicago Miller Huggins New York Yankees Barnard St. Louis Detroit New York Frankie Genaro Browns Washington Walter Johnson Athletic Commission Blas Rodriguez Meslco Mexico City Boston Buddy Myer Nationals Cleveland Indians Phiadelphia Connie Mack

Sanger Seeks Vindication in Boxing Standoff

Milwaukee report notes Joey Sanger aiming to prove claim as heavyweight contender after a poor showing. He cites investment hopes in a big match against city associate Kenny, with John McGraw praised as top manager while rival Tony Morgan and Santiago figure in recent bouts.

Kenny Joe Sanger To&y Morgan John McGraw Amando Santiago Morgan Chicago

Maple Leafs Ace Bailey Tops PHL Scoring Race

Montreal Maple Leafs star right winger Ace Bailey leads the national professional hockey league in individual scoring with nine goals and six assists, for 15 points. Close behind is Nels Stewart of the Montreal Maroons with 12 points.

Montreal Montreal Maple Leafs Bailey Nels Stewart Monreal Maroons

Heavyweight Threat Faces Injury Woes in Nine-Man Debate

Former American league president Ban Johnson disputes the ten man baseball team idea favored by John Heydler of the National league. He argues the nine man standard should stay, citing past injuries and a manager’s substitution limits. Marriner’s hands and recent workouts are noted as part of the controversy.

St. Louis Ban Johnson John Heydler National League Ban Chicago Les Mar George Gemas Philadelphia Peoria Apa

Indians Will Play in City Despite Canceled Game

A local basketball note reports Olsen's Terrible Swedes cancelled due to flu, leaving the World Famous Indians to headline a West Virginia tour. The traveling quint will perform at the safe place, attracting fans with a promising matchup and an evening of late-season thrills.

Petterman Olsen West Virginia New York William F. Kenny Troyes France al. Smith D'Barbuise New York Giants

Flashes of Lif Found in Global Dispatches

AP report from Hartford notes Gov Trumbull plans to place John Idge on his staff. New York covers land strips blocking a $2.5 million building. Rome warns telecoms cutoffs for immoral use. Oil City reports a fallen casting ends drilling near Kane. Kabul auto incident injures Isaacson. Mexico City pilots set altitude record with six aboard. Berlin cites hardships of exiled Trotsky family. New York hosts 40 scientific societies meeting amid odd phrasing.

Associated Press Hartford Conn Gov Trumbull John Idge John

Indictments In Ohio Grand Jury Target Buckley Aides

Columbus January 1 A federal grand jury returned indictments charging State Treasurer Bert B Buckley and three Cincinnati men with seeking to influence prohibition enforcement. John L Schrimper Adolph L Gruber and Joseph S Perber faced multiple counts for offering $390 a month to Eckhart to steer raids. Buckley said he expects to be cleared of personal charges though the treasury remains open to investigation.

Columbus Bert B. Buckley Buesley John L. Schrimper Cincinnati Joseph 8. Perber John F. Hekhart Prohibition Agesta Adolph L. Gruber Coverngr-etne Moors Y. Coa Eckhart Buckley Treasury

Merger Plan Approved By Life Savers Firm

Stockholders of Life Savers Inc approved a proposal to merge with Drug Inc as a holding company creating a larger confectionery group. The plan, reported from Port Chester New York, aims to mortalize the firm within a broader corporate structure.

New York Life Savers, Inc Port Chester N. Y Christopher i Turers America Igep Drug, Inc

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