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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1929

Page

5

World's Famous Indians Rout Hazel Atlas In Grafton Show

Six big Indians from the World Famous Indians defeated Hazel Atlas 45-18 in Grafton. Jimmie Gull and Posten led with three field goals apiece, while Light, High Sky, and Red Fox starred for the visitors as they dominated both halves and dazzled locals with fast, accurate play.

Ant Tomat Aight Glassies Hager Atlas Jimmie Gull Posten Grafton Denter Clarksburg Wat Ragle War Eitéle Evans Tomshenk Leach Red Fox Baesman MeDhaniel Leach Robinson Gull Light Root High Sky Baesmip War Eagle It Posten Reddick Foul Indians Hazel Atlas Shell Johnson

U S G A Annual Meeting Attracts Golf Figures

Delegates from York-Highty regions and notable golf figures gather for the U S G A annual meeting Saturday. Bobby Jones plans to attend, with Melvin A. Traylor and other officers expected to be present as leaders of sectional associations.

Asabelized York—Highty Golfdain Bobby Jones Bush Melvin A. Traylor Ramedy Douglas

College basketball roundup and conference race update

The article notes upcoming home and away games from January in a bowlers style, mentions Michigan State and Western teams, and reports Duquesne University narrowly defeating Duquesne in a 27-20 game with late decisive moments. It references matchups against mercurio garston and Pittsburgh College in a tense finish.

West Virginia Faces Salem College With Infirm Varsity Five

Illness and injuries threaten West Virginia University basketball as the 1928 veteran quintet may miss the Salem College game at the new field house. Key players Truhart Taylor and Marshall Glen are unavailable since Christmas, while captain Jim Black and George Hateliffe suffer injuries or colds. Expect Emory Lepera Glenn Hagberg Lawrence Plaster to start, with Fox and Taylor near possible returns and Bartrug challenging Hagberg for center.

Morgantown West Virginia University Salem College Truhart Taylor Marshall Glen Jim" Black George Hateliffe Seasions Eddie” Fox Wheeling Francis Stads Tigers Emory Lepera Glenn Hagberg George Ratcliffe Lawrence Plaster Lepera

Bribe Charge to Be Probed in Boston Case

Grand jury action looms on alleged bribes sought to permit Sunday baseball. Emil Fuchs testifies that William Lynch demanded payments to pass the Sunday sports bill. Suffolk County DA says transcripts will go to the grand jury. The piece details bribery accusations tied to local councilmen and a statewide referendum.

Boston Jan Emil Fuchs Boston National City Finance Commission William G. Lynch William J. Foley Suffolk County

Collagh Basketball Scores From Across Colleges

Ohio State 25, North Carolina 25? Michigan 45, Cornell Ithaca 39, Army 39, McGill 19, Michigan State 16, Pennsylvania State 14, Duquesne 27, Salem 20, Georgetown 32, Yale 27, University of Georgia 28, South Carolina 21. Fragmentary lines suggest a roundup of college basketball results with multiple teams.

Army McGill Michigan’ S State College Pennsylvania State Ducuesne University Salem W. Vai College Chicago Beloit Georgetown Yate University of Georgia South Carolina I Ernee

International 48.2 balkline billiards entry in doubt

World pool officials weigh seven contestant limit for the New York tourney set for February 4. Nine top players from five countries indicate interest, with Natl Billiard Association authority final on entrants. Names mentioned include Peek Releviur, Brie sheeimener Seprie, Sthaeter, Welker Cochran, Hoppe and Matsuyama among others. Entry list closes January 15 and a seven-player field will be selected.

Byron Robertson Chicago New York Nations Billiard Association Paguard Peek Releviur Maior Hhusse Brie Sheeimener Seprie Young Sake’ Sthaeter Whethey Welker Hoppe Peased Japan Roger Conti Pex Grange Kamahare Suzuki Kimrey Matsuyama United States Matsuyama Washington, D. C Lst

Razorbacks Almost Intact After Southwest Titles

Dallas report notes Arkansas, dominant in the Southwest, retains key players Glen Rose and Tom Pickell while Eugene Lambert and Wear Schoonover bolster defense and scoring. With 12 scheduled games, Coach Schmidt benefits from depth as Texas, SMU, TCU, A&M, Rice, and Baylor begin the season with promising lineups.

Harold Banks Dallas Texas University of Arkansas Giants Ozarks Glen Rose Arkansas Francis Ay Schmidt Veteras Tom Pickell Eugene Lambert

Cissell to Be Taught How to Smash Baseball

Lena Blackburne plans to revolutionize Cissell hitting and fielding by turning him into a punch hitter who waits for the dirt sparkling balls rather than full swings. He predicts Cissell will be one of baseball's greatest players next season despite a poor 1928 campaign.

Lena Blackburne Cissell Janos Lena Blackburne White Sox Bill Dissell Dregell Port 1 Natural

Tex Rekard Celebrates 54th Birthday in Hospital

Miami Florida reports Tex Rekard observed his natal day while hospitalized after surgery for a gangrenous appendix. Doctors had projected a 10 day recovery but officials cautioned an exact release date could not be predicted. Hospital bulletin notes his condition is good.

Miami Fli Tex Rekard Physics Rickard

Outfields in Senior Loop Not Set for 1928

AP report surveys NL outfield prospects for 1928. Gaps and battles loom as teams from Cubs to Phillies reshuffle fields. Notables include Roettger, Ott, Roush, Kauffman, Harper, Clark, and Richbourg, with many rookies and recalls competing for spots across Chicago, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Boston, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia.

Brian Belly Associated Press New York Chicago Cubs Riggs Stephenson Hack Wilson Kiki Cuyler Pittsburgh Pirates Adam Comorsky Buccaneers St. Louis Cardinals Bard Walter Roettger Hafey Ernest Orsatt Taylor Douhit John J. McGraw Outield Fred Leach Phil‘Iles Ed Roush Tony Kauffman Rochester Giants Weltman Fallis Melvin Ott Jan Brooklyn Robins Cullop Atlanta Frederick Memphis Southern Association Rhiel Nietzke Pueblo Macon Tremper Lee Reds Cincinnati Everett Purdy Martin Callaghan Wally Christensen Columbus Boster Braves George Washington Harper Phillies Cardinals Earl Clark Washington Providence Boston Lance Richbourg Homer Peel St. Louis Wilson

Heston shines as Teray Vingoe backs Giants home run chase

The fragment notes Pedt batted off 28 for Heston in a Teray Vingoe moment. Dout, who hit some home runs for the Giants last year, is expected to hit more in Philadelphia where Tela fence provides a solid objective.

Y Pedt Heston Dout Giants Philadelphia

Alumni Triumph Over St Augustine's In Gym Showdown

In St Augustine's gym the Alumni quintet edged past St Augustine's 36 to 32. Shields led with accurate looping shots, while Ford and Neason contributed standout scoring. The game set the stage for a Saturday clash as Alumni face High School at Washington Street gym.

St. Augustine’s Gym Quint Shields Hanks West Mainstreet Bob Gerskin Yaeortn Ford Neason Gunnea Jake Deh St. Augustine's Louis Ford R. Gerkin John Ford Wright Hutn Ger Kunst Behan Conley Bishop Behan Morasca Kunst J. Ford R. Gerkin Dehlinger Mord Bob Gerkin Alumni Ted Henry

Notable Golf Players Struggle in La Jolla 64-Hole Classic

In La Jolla California on January 3 the oceanfront golf course hosted a 64 hole event where leading amateurs and professionals renewed their bid to break par. Several top names faced difficulty as rounds progressed and the field remained tightly bunched with only partial scores available.

Victor Gospiel Associated: Press Jolle Cal la Jolla

Open golf event recap with notable players listed

The article describes a wall repaired course with a difficult layout and a $2,600 purse. It highlights players such as Beery Bakerefield from California, Tony Longo, Johnny Jonew, Clark Hamilton, and Tom Raklits among others competing in a national open style event, noting records and standings.

Pilyard Steag Theotfeel Beery Bakerefield Callysional Witt Golden Paterson Ned Tommy Armour Washtid D. C Tony Longo Eeu Non Johnny Jonew Clark Hamilton Tom Raklits Yoursete Onfo

Locals Prep Big Weekend Basketball Clash

Local team exposes a hardy squad on Saturday at the high school gym. Petersen organizes a tough schedule with a game against St Augustine's Fgh tata, ed by Marion Skaggs, and a prior contest with Fairmont Normal. The roster rebounds largely from last year with several graduates back in harness for the expected heated night of intercity hoop.

Petersen St. Augustine's Tata Marion Skaggs Lerdal Piayers Faut Pisett Ole Regula Peterditt

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