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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1935

Page

5

Tigers Take AL Lead With 8 2 Win Over Cleveland

The Detroit Tigers seized sole American League lead by beating Cleveland 8 to 2 as the New York Yankees suffered a 9 to 3 loss to Washington. Heinie Manush powered the Tigers with a two run homer and Ed Linke faced a line drive miscue that sparked a twin killing in the second inning. The Cubs beat the Reds 5 to 1 to gain ground on the Giants with Cards close behind. A note invites ladies and children to a 9:30 p.m. free act Monday night.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers New York Yankes Mickey Cochrane Yanks Cardinals Cleveland Senators Manush Yankees Heinie Manush Yankee Washington Ed Linke Heinie Linke Jesse Hill Jack Redmond Ben Chapman Cubs Reds Giants Cards

Fights Last Night In Various Cities Prompt Mixed Results

Boxing results from multiple venues include Buddy Baer Livermore losing on a no contest with Artie Buss in Atlantic City, Johnny Ja dick outpointed Georgie Gibbs in Philadelphia, Tommy Freeman stopped Bid Scarlett in Hot Springs, Benny Bass outpointed Johnny Craven in Conshohocken, Midget Wolgast defeated Baby Face Casanova in Hollywood, Ray Actis drew with Young Stuhley in San Francisco, Johnny Romero stopped Romeo Lemon in San Diego, Al Romero defeated Harry Shone in San Diego.

Atlantic City N. J Johnny Jadick Philadelphia Georgie Gibbs Pitts Sach de Rock Ark Tommy Freeman Hot Springs Bid Scarlett Pine Bluff Benny Bass Johnny Craven Conshohocken Hollywood Calif Midget Wolgast Baby Face Casanova Mexico D. F San Francisco Ray Actis Young Stuhley cCicago Drew San Diego Johnny Romero Romeo Lemon Sullerton al Romero Harry Shone New York

Wrestling results from last night hits weight class borders

North Berea New Jersey saw Emily Dusek at 212 from Omaha defeat Richard Bull Martin 225 Tren ton in one fall. Cincinnati hosted George Dusette 180 of Boston defeating The Great Mephisto 177 in one fall.

North Berea N. J Emily Dusek Omaha Neb Richard Bull) Martin Trenton Cincinnati George Dusette Boston the Great Mephisto

Rosemont Cubs clash with Philippi in second half race

West Virginia State league action promises a heated week end as Rosemont Reppert Cubs seek the second half title against Philippi Red Sox while Ed Reppert funds a World Series bid. Belington hosts Johnny Tramontina as Potters seek momentum, with Rowlesburg Giants vs Philippi and Generals vs Rosemont the day’s standout matchups.

Old Sol West Virginia State League Carr China Belington Norwood Park Clarksburg Rowlesburg Giants Philippi Generals Rosemont Reppert Cubs Ed Reppert Cubs International League Fitton Rosemont Reppert Philippi Red Sox Grafton Clarks Purg Rowlesburg Tiberi Ratliff Philippi Sox L. Phillips Fiorina

Barbour county special election petition denied amid signatory issues

Barbour county court denied the call for a special election citing missing addresses and dates on many petition signers. Over 2900 signatures were filed, 200 over the required 25 percent, and the court previously announced a 90 day election window.

Barbour County Barbour County Dry Forces

Grafton Woman Jailed By Parkersburg Police

A Grafton woman identified as Mrs Er fie Lowe was jailed in Parkersburg for 30 days on a charge of abandoning her four children in a transient bureau to care for a male companion. The police judge ordered the man, John Clomer of Clarksburg, to leave the city within 30 minutes and not return.

Parkersburg Er Fie Lowe Grafton John Clomer Clarksburg

West Siders Trim Tigers In Coaches Poll

Chicago July 27. In the football coaches poll today Bernie Bierman of Minnesota led with 114.26 points, Frank Thomas of Alabama and Elmer Layden of Notre Dame close behind. Dr C W Spears of Wisconsin and Charles Bachman of Michigan State also ranking high in the standings.

Blackhawks Chicago Bernie Blueville Biermat Minnesota All Hilltoppers Frank ‘Thomas Alabama Elmer Layden Notre Dame Bierman Thomas

New Record Falls as Speedboats Compete on Lake George

Bolton Landing N Y July 26 Five trim high geared craft sought the 31 year old gold cup in a 90 mile endurance test on Lake George. Increased speed and superchargers permitted for the first time this year threaten wholesale shattering of existing records as American speed boat association rules loosened.

Bolton Landing Lake George American Speedboat Association

Vosmik Tops All Hitters In League Batting Leaderboard

New York July 27 The American League race shifts as Joe Vosmik Cleveland leaps to the top with a 367 average after a strong hitting streak. Stat leaders list Medwick and Bucher near the NL and other AL standouts Cramer Foxx Campbell Johnson follow with totals and averages from 56 to 382 at bats.

New York Bob Johnson Athletics Joe Vosmik Cleveland Johnson Medwick Arky Vaughan Pittsburgh Joe Medwick St. Louis Jimmy Bucher Brooklyn H. Pet. Vaughan Médwick Bucher Hartnett Chicago Terry AB. H. Pet. Vosmik Cramer Philadelphia Foxx Campbell

Charles G Corbin Music Teacher Studio Ad

Charles G Corbin offers instruction on all band instruments from studio in Room 310 of the Grafton Banking and Trust Co Building. Call 293 R for lessons and rates.

Charles G. Corbin Grafton Banking& Trust Co

Racing Contenders Set For Three-Heat Dash on Delphine IV

Wild Bill Horn of Newport News Virginia pilots Delphine IV, a 1933 winner and last year runner up, facing George Reis of Lake George with his 13 year old El Lagarto as the dangerous challenger. The race will be decided by elapsed time across three heats rather than by the prior point system.

Ing Marks Wild Bill Horn Newport News George Reis Lake George el Lagarto

Standings and Results in National League

Yesterday Chicago defeated Cincinnati 5 to 1. No other games scheduled. Today St. Louis visits Pittsburgh, New York goes to Brooklyn, Cincinnati plays Chicago again, and Philadelphia travels to Boston.

National League Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Bernie Bierman AZO Washington Detroit Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Philadelphia Washingtons

Two Places at Stake in Loop Doubleheader

In the Mid Atlantic league Dayton at Johnstown and Huntington at Charleston faced key battles for top and bottom positions. Rain halted the Johnstown game after 10 innings in a scoreless tie, while Huntington Charleston opener was washed out before start. Zanesville ended a six-game skid.

Associated Press Dayton Johnstown Huntington Charleston Debnstown Dayton Ducks Lowns Huntington Red Birds Selves Zanesville

Streak ends as team tops Akron 5 2 after Wasdell homer

Beckley delivers a 5 3 win over Portsmouth Pirates while Wasdell belts a sixth inning homer to push the streak and post a victory against Akron.

Ing Akron Wasdell Beckley Portsmouth Pirates

Flying Le Vans Offer Sensational Program Next Week

The Krause Greater Shows premier the Flying Le Vans at Blueville show grounds with ten or more sensational acts. Harry Le Van, originator and longtime manager, describes dangerous feats drawing big crowds, while the troupe promises thrilling stunts nightly at 7:00 p.m. next week.

Krause Greater Bluevile Harry le van Krause

Brother Held For Trial After His Arraignment

William Daugherty 35 of Bend-of-the-River is charged with murdering his brother Virgil 58 after a quarrel over a stray hog. Daugherty waived preliminary hearing before Judge Luke Boyles and is held without bond for the Barbour circuit court grand jury. A rock strike to Virgil’s head led to his death within a half hour.

Philippi William Daugherty Te Bend-of-the-River Virgil Daugherty Daugherty Luke Boyles Barbour Virgil William Belle Daugherty

Beauty Sleep Arrest Report Sparks Public Drunkenness Charge

In a continuation from page 1 a man failed to keep a promise. Police yesterday arrested a marked woman who identified herself as Maggie Brown on a charge of being drunk in public. She was picked up on Yates avenue and will appear in police court this afternoon.

Maggie Brown Yates Avenue

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