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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1929

Page

6

Champ Loughran Defeats Braddock For Light Heavy Title

In New York, Tom Loughran decisively outboxed James J. Braddock in a 15 round title bout at Yankee Stadium. Loughran's left hand and faster pace overwhelmed Braddock, who failed to land his right. Loughran bled from cuts, while Braddock fought through blood and gashes. About 25,000 spectators witnessed the $90,000 gate. Braddock weighed 170, Loughran 174. Dave Shade defeated Rene Devos in the 10 round semi final.

New York Tom Loughran Mght James J. Braddock Jersey Sty Braddock Yankee Stadium Laughran Dave Shade California Rene Devos

Met Open golf round yields Forrester lead in tough field

Long Beach New Jersey reports a tough first round in the Metropolitan Open. Jack Forrester of Hackensack leads with a 70 after a 36 34. Eddie Olen of Michigan complains of a hometown decision after a Vancouver finish. In New York Tommy Loughran says the light heavyweight throne is vacant as he seeks to campaign at heavyweight.

Associated Press Long Beach N. J Jack Forrester Hackensack Forrester Windsor New York Tommy Loughran

Klein Threatens to Take Clout Throne

New York July 19. Charles Klein of the Kloating Kleins of Philadelphia climbs in pursuit of the National League single season home run record. Klein had 28 homers before today’s game while Babe Ruth, limited by illness and a knee strain, had 22.

New York Charles Klein Kleins Philadelphia Babe Ruth Rogers Hornsby Klein Ruth

Major League Baseball Leaders Recounted with Notable Names

A summary of 1930s baseball season leaders lists Herman Ott and Terry Giants power figures, Hafey CaroIns doubles and Waner triples, Klein Homerun leader, Cuyler steals, and pitching ace Bush. The American leaders include Manush Foxx Gehringer and Gehrig with standout RBI marks. Gehringer owns high runs and tied batters. Jacksonville report: John C. Acosta, ex Yale football star, dies in car crash near Waverly Georgia. four others injured.

Herman Robins Ott Giants Terry Hafey Caroiins Waner Pirates Klein Phillies Cuyler Cubs Bush American Ederick Rob Manush Browns Foxx Gehringer Tigers Simmins Athletics Johnson Miller Gehrig Ruth Yanks Cissell White Sox Grove Jacksonville Fla John_ C. Acosta Yale Waverly

Two Boys Drown In Greenbrier River

Two brothers Forest and Wilson Hodges aged 14 and 11 were drowned while wading in the Greenbrier river at Hinton West Virginia. The younger stepped over a ledge into 16 feet of water and the older tried to save him. Neither could swim. Railroad workmen recovered the bodies.

Hinton W. Va Forest Wilson Hodges Greenbrier

Trained in Body and Mind at Mooseheart School

A photo shows Mooseheart, the school founded by U S Secretary James J Davis and supported by the Loyal Order of Moose, emphasizing a program that trains both mind and body. The article notes its mission to graduate leaders with a focus on physical development alongside education.

Mooseheart U. S Labeg James J. Davis Loyal Order of Moose Ita Businasa

Germans Confident in Davis Cup Interzone Final

Berlin reports a large, optimistic crowd as Germany and the United States prepare for the Interzone final of the Davis Cup. Expectation centers on Big Bill Tilden in the opener against Hans Moldenhauer, with Frank Hunter facing Denial Prenn as Germany guards hope for victory.

Berlin England Bill Tilden America Hans Moldenhauer Frank Hunter Denial Prenn

National League Results and Upcoming Games

Yesterday's NL games featured New York beating Pittsburgh 4 to 1 and Chicago routing Brooklyn 11 to 7. St Louis won 6 to 4 against Boston while Philadelphia topped Cincinnati 6 to 4. Today Pittsburgh visits New York and Chicago hosts Brooklyn with other matchups listed.

New York Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit Washington New York-Cleveland Cleveland Petos St Louis Washington Chicago

Pirates still lead the Nationals in tight battle headlines

Baseball roundup shows Pirates clinging to lead with mixed results across the league. Giants beat Pirates 4 to 1 as McCarthy forces topple Robins 11 7. Cardinals rally past Braves 6 4 with five runs in eighth. Notes include Reds stopping Reds, Yankees rained out, Athletics gain half game after 8 4 win over Detroit. Washington tops St Louis 10 9 in extra innings. White Sox edge Red Sox 2 1 in 10 innings behind Red Faber pitching.

Associated Press John McGraw Pirates Joe McCarthy Giants Cardinals Braves Cincinnati Yankees Cleveland Athletics Detroit Washington St. Louis Red Faber MacFayden Chicago White Sox Red Sox

Sacred Wampum to Be On Exhibition

For the second time in 150 years a sacred Indian wampum belt will be shown to the public tomorrow as Six Nations Indians celebrate the treaty allowing free passage across the U.S.-Canada border without immigration limits. The belt was first displayed on July 14 1928 during the initial celebration marking exclusion from immigration regulations.

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Baseball's Strong Men Rough On Pitchers

New York report highlights Hack Wilson and Fatty Fothergill as unusually stocky players who anger opposing pitchers and retaliate with big bats. Wilson at five six and 185 pounds is a home run leader. Fothergill at five ten and 200 pounds hits .294 after 57 games with Detroit.

New York Hack Wilson Fatty Fothergill Hack Fatty Wilson Monarchs Fothergill Detroit Fatt Fothergill Giants

Bodies of aviators found near wrecked plane in Jalisco

In Mexico City on July 18 reports state that civilian aviators Jorge Lierenas and Luis Del Rio, who had been missing six days, were located near their wrecked aircraft near Geese Jalisco after departing Guadalajara bound for Mexico City.

Mexico City Jorge Lierenas Luis del Rio Jalisco Guadalajara

Bad check flasher Tinney remanded in J P Court

R L Tinney alias a former printer is held on charges of passing a $50 check as partial payment on a car bought from Earl Phillips and faces two additional similar counts. He was arrested near his Sutton home with bonds set at $1 000. Authorities note the car and prior checks tied to the case. The second item reports Atlantic Refining Co Philadelphia acquiring Mohassey Brothers Oil assets in a $ purchase involving eight storage plants and 70 stations in what Dayton Mohassey calls a first move into New York storage and selling facilities.

R. L. Tinney Taylor County John L. Wittman Tinney Earl Phillips Wittman J. L. Beliner Phillips Sutton Phillips Garage Wittman Sald Corning, N Mohassey Brothers Oil Corporation Atlantic Refining Company of Philadelphia Dayton Mohassey Atlantic Refining Company New York State

Ford and Edison Run Close In Mayor Race

Ford and Edison ran neck and neck for mayor of Fort Myers in their winter home town yesterday. Each polled one vote in the precinct where they reside and where their retainers live, as the shift from commission to aldermanic government begins. William J. Wood defeated Josiah Fitch for city prosecutor official, in the first election under the new form.

Fort Myers Fla Henry Ford Thomas A. Edison William J. Wood Lebanon Ind Josiah, Hi Fitch Bronx N. Y

Boss Presents With Pair of Ducks in Welcome Scene

Cleavenger, a farmer recently moved from Philippi to Taylor County, visited Graf ton and gave Howard H. Holt of the Sentinel a pair of ducks that “know their quacks.” He said the gift marks his sincere friendship on his return to Grafton.

Cleavenger Philipps Grafton Howard H. Holt the Sentinel Taylor County From Philippi Thornton

Tribute to memory of Herrick and public figures mourned

A laurel wreath memorial for Ambassador Myron T. Herrick was laid at his grave in Cleveland with General Henri Gouraud and a small audience including Parmley Herrick and family. Gouraud honored Herrick, saying his visit aimed to honor the great ambassador. Separately in New Orleans, Augustus Williams, mortgage recorder, confronted Arthur O Keefe Jr after an exchange at an open labor meeting.

Cheveland Brances Ambasaador Myron T. Herrick Henri, Gouraud Mili ‘Tary Paris Parmley Herrick Parmley Herrick, Jr Cleveland New, Orleans Augustus Williams Mortgages of New Orleans Arthur O’keefe,Jr O'Keefe William

Disastrous Warsaw Fire Reported Incomplete OCR

A disastrous fire in Warsaw burned for hours destroying fuel stores and workshop buildings. Firefighters battled the blaze with about 200 men reported injured or missing.

Warsaw Bondon Wednday Dampire

Ambassad ors land and water interests in Mexico City report

Reports from Mexico City say Ambassador Morrow acquires land and water rights in Mexico via a large purchase of applications letters and telegrams. It notes he owned less than an acre in Mexico and plans to use funds for water power ventures for General Electric. Also mentions his sale of business interests upon taking the post.

Mexico City United, States México General Electric Company Mexico

Japanese permit sought for US airman over Tokyo lands

Tokyo on July 19 reported the Japanese government informed the American embassy that Lieutenant Harold Bromley, an American airman planning a Tacoma to Tokyo flight, has not yet applied for a Japanese permit to fly over or land on Japanese territory. Japan said a cordial filing would be welcomed but urged proper procedure to avoid irregularity.

Tokyo Atention Harold Bromley Tacoma Wash

Milk truck driver saves four children from house fire

Pittsburgh July 1 percent Leo Godkin milk truck driver today saved four children from a fire at their home. Godkin saw smoke pouring from Frank Kacon's house while passing by and ran into the building. He found three year old George Kucor in a cupboard and carried him to safety after helping the others escape.

Pittsburgh Leo Godkin Godin Frank Kacon George Kucor Malden

United Mine Workers claim 4000 new members in Kentucky field

In New York on July 19 a United Mine Workers official announced the union has surpassed 4000 members in the nearby Kentucky coal field, a region the union left five years ago amid disputes with employers. Separately, Jas. 4. Ferrell, president of United States Steel, declined to comment on a San Francisco report that his company may buy Columbia Steel Co.

Madani Kyi Fwy TY United’ Mini Workers of America Nearey Kentucky New York Ferrell United States Steel Corporation San Francisco Columbia Steel Co

Indicted on Eleven Counts in New York Case

James Rae Clark Hudson Clarke Jr Philip Clarke and John F Bowker key partners in Clarke By private bankers were indicted on eleven counts each by the grand jury in New York. The defendants face multiple counts related to financial dealings and alleged misconduct in the banking partnership.

New York James Rae Clark Hudson Clarke, Jr Philip Clarke John F. Bowker Clarke

Painter Admits to Four Wives and Courtship of Fifth

New York July 19 Samuel Bagum a painter admitted he had four wives. He was seen courting a fifth woman with intent to marry her. Police line up today followed his arrest by wife No 4.

New York Samuel Bagum Was

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