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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1929

Page

6

Erratic Brooklyn Play Blows Lead in Pirates Thumping

The Brooklyn Dodgers suffered an 18 to 1 defeat as the Pirates shelled 16 hits. Paul Waner and Clark doubled the momentum, Dudley faltered as Brooklyn’s defense faltered with seven errors. Dodgers later allowed a final tally by Brame as the NL slate showed idle clubs elsewhere.

Pieany Associated Brooklyn Pittsburgh Pirates Fender Chicaba Plites Dodger Pirate Bushmen Cubs Pirates Austizre Dudley Corsairs Paul Waner Clark Ballou Dodgers Erwin’ Brame Cleveland Philadelphia Quaker City

Glick Debuts Tonight In Junior Welterweight Bout

New York report says Joe Glick of Williamsburg makes his pro debut tonight in a 10 round junior welterweight clash with Lopd Tenorio, a Philippine star. The brief notes Kid Chocolate, a Cuban featherweight, arrives tomorrow to complete conditioning for his first western appearance. Also listed is Reed meeting Steve Smith on July 30.

Associated Press New York Joe Glick Williamsburg Lopd Tenorio Philippine Star Chicago Kid Chocolate Reed Steve Smith

Atlanta Crackers Star Clarence Blethen Draws Scout Attention

Young Dixie star pitcher Clarence Blethen from Atlanta Georgia has impressed scouts for his early 13 wins in 18 starts. Brooklyn's Dodgers reportedly plan first bid if he becomes available while the Crackers chase the South ern League pennant.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta ‘Crackers Clarence Blethen

Big Stix Batting Averages In 10 Round Battle Night

Bridgeport reports a 10 round bout as Johnstown faces franchise threats with possible moves to Washington or Steubenville. Elmer M. Dally notes league control issues while Pie Traynor nears return from injury for the Pirates. Canzoneri seeks sparring partners adept with left hand for August 2 title bout with Mandell.

Johnstown Johnestowns Elmer M. Dally Washington, Pa Steubenville Ohio Ike Chicago Tony Canzoneri Sammy Mandell Mandell

Major League Leaders July 22 Baseball Stats

National batting Ott Giants eight runs batted in Ott Giants 96 hits Terry Giants 142 doubles Hatey Chrds Frederick Rob ins 29.7 triples Waner Pirates 14 homers Kline Phillies 29 stolen bases Cuyler Cubs 26 pitching Bush Cubs 13 1 American Manush Browns .087 runs Gehringer Tigers 87 Shmmins Athletics 92 Manush Browns 143 doubles Gehringer Johnson Tigers 33 Miller Athletics 12 Gehrig Yanks 23 stolen bases Gehringer Tigers 14 Grove Athletics 16 2

H Pot Manish Browns Jimmy Foxx Athletics Rogers Hornsby Cubs Babe Ruth Yankees Ott Giants Paul Waner Pirates Terry Hatey Chrds Frederick Robins Waner Kline Phillies Dashe— Cuyler Bush Manush Gehringer Tigers Shmmins Johnson Miller Gehrig Yanks Grove

Ring Manager Charlie Rose Faces Receiver Question

Charlie Rose, another of Schmel ing's managers, must show cause today why a receiver should be appointed to take over two percent of the boxer's earnings from his victory over Paulino Uzeundun.

Charlie Rose Schmeling Ictory Paulino Uzeundun

Schedule for Junior Games Announced in West Virginia

Morgantown West Virginia July 23 The northern division elimination series of the West Virginia American Legion Junior baseball tournament was announced by L J Wilson director in charge Six northern districts are involved Morgantown will meet Parkersburg at Parkersburg July 26 Parkersburg won district four Clarksburg winner of district three will meet Morgantown here July 30 Parkersburg and Clarksburg play at Clarksburg August 1 A tie prompts a playoff game.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia American Legion L. J. Wilson Parkersburg Clarksburg

Standings Snapshot From Early Baseball Season Standings

National League results show Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 13 to 3 with several games listed. Standings highlight Pittsburgh and Chicago atop the table with New York, St. Louis, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, and Cincinnati trailing. American Association and International League results noted with various scorelines and upcoming matchups.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit L Pet Philadelphia New York J. Louis

Fights Last Night With Multiple Outpoints

Chicago Johnny Burns outpointed Haakon Hansen in a city bout. Ray McPeek defeated Cecil Hurt in Denver. Cowboy Dula beat Johnny Rattone in Ft. Worth. Bobby Har ra prevailed over Bud Hammer in Augusta. Andy Divodi defeated Dick Ramies in Pittsburgh. Andy Martin outpointed Bud Taylor in Boston. R H Kennedy beat Tony Sanders in Janesville. Chico Cissoneros edged Pee Wee Kaiser in St Louis. Lou Terry and Nick Broglio drew in St Louis.

Chicago Johnny Burns San Francisco Haakon Hansen Ray McPeek Denver Cecil Hurt Indianapolis Cowboy Dul_la Ft. Worth Johnny Rattone Bobby Harra Augusta Bud Hammer Gary Ind St. Louis Chico Cissoneros Mexico Pee Wee Kaiser Lou Terry Nick Broglio Her Drew

Kirsch Claims Part of Max's Ring Earnings

Frederick Kirsch, a former associate of Schmeling and his repudiated manager, sued for two percent of Max Schmeling's earnings in the United States. The complaint, signed by Supreme Court Justice William Black, targets Madison Square Garden Corporation and related parties as the case proceeds in New York.

New York Max Schmeling Herr Max United States Schmeling Frederick Kirsch Max Kirsch Arthur Buelow Supreme Court William Black Madison Square Garden Corporation

Norfolk and Western Railway June operative income report

Net operative income for June reached 3,722,430 dollars, matching the prior year figure of 2,645,916. First six months totaled 19,034,161 dollars compared with 13,418,266 last year.

New York Norfolk and Western Railway

Golfer Will Marry Noted New Yorker in Pinehurst Match

Marion Turpie of New Orleans, a famous girl golfer, announces engagement to Robert C Lake of New York. The couple reportedly met during a Pinehurst tournament in North Carolina.

Associated Press Marion Turpie New Orleans Robert C Lake Pinehurst

New Manager Named for St. Louis Cards

St Louis Cardinals president Sam Breadon announced that William McKechnie will return as manager, replacing Billy Southworth who moves back to Rochester in the managerial role after a brief tenure with the Cardinals.

St. Louis Sam Bréadon St. Louis Cardinals William McKechnie Rochester Cardinals Billy Southworth

Bremen's Challenge May Be Answered

London July 23 The Bremen’s Atlantic crossing of about four days and 17 hours was nearly completed when the result was expected to trigger a global speed race. Britain America France and Italy likely to contend, with Germany sending the Europa to try to beat Bremen. The Cunard line plans a new race and Mauretania may attempt a faster time. Upcoming US liner entries are anticipated to match or surpass Bremen.

London Bremen Great Britain America France Italy Germany Europa Cunard Line Mauretania United States Lines

Southern Cross Craft Is Being Overhauled

Captain Charles Kingsford Smith has left the Southern Cross at the Fokker works for overhaul. He plans another trans Atlantic flight in the machine while he and his companions proceed to Berlin via Rotterdam in a Dutch plane.

Amsterdam Charles Kingsford Smith Fokker Berlin Rotterdam Ait

Pennsylvania Coal & Coke ends half with loss in 1929

The Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Company reported a net loss of 24,351 dollars for the first half of 1929, improving from a 452,590 dollar loss in the same period of 1928.

New York Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Company

Riots at Clinton Prison Turn Deadly in New York

In Dannemora New York 1300 inmates failed to gain liberty after a riot left three dead and lights out at Clinton State Prison. Guards were overpowered and order restored as Governor Roosevelt inspects the scene and officials probe motives tied to holiday time and potato requests.

Dannemora N.Y Clinton State Prison Siberia State Department of Correction Roosevelt Harry M. Kaiser Jess Hall Liberty

Believe Bill Sees Limited Domestic Market Protection

Continued from page one, the belief bill discussion notes that domestic producers may hold over 90 percent of the U S market for certain commodities, reducing the need for protection against imports. Many House votes reflect extensive modifications affecting various commodities.

Believe Bill Republican House

Louisiana Flyers Fail In Endurance Flight Attempt

Shreveport Louisiana aviators W C Sanders and Van Lear Leary tried to set an endurance flight record with the KWKH. Their plane began at 10:00 a m last Wednesday and was forced down at 7:17 p m at Steve field five miles from Shreveport due to motor trouble. Three of the nine cylinders blew out as the engine failed.

Shreveport W. C. Sanders van Lear Leary Louisiana KWKH Steve ‘Field

Flyer May Try New Stunts In Take Off

Tacoma Washington July 23 a new wrinkle in taking off for a trans oceanic flight was to be tested Lieut Harold Bromley preparing for an aerial dash to Tokyo He announced he would test the feasibility of having another plane fly overhead to guide him down the runway His Lockheed monoplane City of Tacoma is 80 constructed that he must fly practically blind until the ship is well in the air

Tacoma Wash Harold Bromley Tokyo Bromley

Texas Flyers Near Halfway to Endurance Flight

Glenn L. Loomis and Joe Glass remain aloft in the endurance monoplane Billion Dollar City. They reached the 183rd hour in the air at 2 49 54 a.m. aiming to beat the record of 246 hours 43 minutes 32 seconds.

Houston Tex Glenn L. Loomis Joe Glass

Clarke Brothers chief pleads guilty in bank fraud case

James Rae Clarke senior partner of Clarke Brothers and his brothers Philip and Hudson Jr and John Hooker were indicted by a federal grand jury for mail fraud and keeping assets in bankruptcy while deposits were taken after insolvency. Clarke pleaded guilty before Judge Harry B. Anderson and offered to place all property at the court to salvage the bank's wreck.

New York James Rae Clarke Clarke Brothers Pri Bank James Rue Clarke Philip and Hudson, Jr John Hooker Harry B. Anderson George Gordon Battle

Minnesota Plane Seeks Endurance Flight Record

The monoplane Minnesota with chief pilot Owen Haughland of Buffalo Minnesota and Captain T L Crichton of Minneapolis lifts off from Wold Chamberlain at 6 40 pm for a refueling endurance attempt. Crichton replaced Thorwald Thunder Johnson who has a prior dispute with Haughland. Johnson previously flew with Haughland for 149 hours 38 minutes until June 29 when motor trouble forced a descent.

Minneapolis Minnesota Owen Haughland Buffalo Minn T. L. Crichton Haughland Wold Chamberlain Crighton Thorwald Thunder” Johnson St. Paul Backe Sua Johnson

French Musketeers Defend Davis Cup Challenge in Paris

United States battles to reach the final round as France holds a strong banner with Lacoste Cochet and Borotra in singles and doubles. Van Ryn and Allerton form an American doubles threat while Brugnon may serve as a substitute.

Ted Vosburgh Associated Press New York Tennis Musketeers France Paris United States Bill Tilden Bill Johnston Rene Lagoste Caste Cochet Borotw Lacoste John van Ryn Wilmer Allbon Jacques Brugnon Wimbledon

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