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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1929
Page
5
Davis Cup stays in France as Henri Cochet dominates the decisive singles against George Lott after Bill Tilden defeated Jean Borotra. Cochet swept Lott in straight sets 6 1 8 6 0 6 3 6 3, securing three wins for France to two.
Captain Pie Traynor edges toward return from an injured leg and Burleigh Grimes eyes early return before the east coast trip, as team officials confirm. In boxing news Sammy Mandell and Tony Caozne ri edge toward final preps for Chicago Stadium bout, Mandell aiming to shed pounds and Bruen discusses Sharkey Schmeling talks with Chicago promoters after Detroit trip.
In Paris France the Davis Cup final went to three matches to two as Tilden conquered Borgtra and Cochet defeated Lott. in Manchester Cambridge team beat Essex County Club five to four. New Orleans Bryant Grant and Jack Mooney reach Southern championship final rounds. Lisa Coxe wins women's title in Asheville. Jack Wright regains Canadian singles crown in Toronto with Willard Crocker. Olive Wade wins women's title.
Sunday's scores show Chicago beating Philadelphia 7 to 2 and New York prevailing 10 to 5 over St Louis. Cincinnati won 7 to 4 against Brooklyn with earlier 4 to 3. Upcoming games feature Boston at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Chicago among others plus several minor league matchups in Fairmont Jeannette and Wheeling.
Pirates return Waner and Grantham to the lineup today after injuries. Associated Press reports the pair are cleared for action, boosting the club's chances as they seek momentum.
Major League leaders include Herman Robina hitting .388 and Ott of the Giants with 93 runs and 104 RBIs. Giants Terry had 150 hits, Robins Frederick 32 doubles, Pirates L Waner 15 triples, Phillies Klein 31 homers, Cubs Cuyler 26 steals. Pitching marks show Bush of the Cubs 14-1, Foxx Athletics 298, Gehringer 89 RBIs. Simmons Athletics 96 RBIs, Manush Browns 146 hits, Tigers Johnson 35, Heisman 35, Miller 12 homers. Gehrig Yankees 25 homers. Fonseca Indians 15 steals, Grove Athletics 17-2. Charleston records a late July 29 incident as a 54-year-old woman enters Elk River in water wings and swims unaided after losing the wings.
Ruth's 240th homer propelled the New York Yankees past St. Louis 7 to 6 in 12 innings. The Athletics idle, Giants trimmed their deficit by a narrow margin. Cubs widened NL lead with a 7 to 2 win over Philadelphia. Reds swept Brooklyn in a doubleheader 4-3 and 7-5.
Sammy Mandell defends his lightweight crown Friday night in Chicago, facing Tony Canzoneri after a season of trouble. Ray Miller and Luis Vincentini meet in the eight round semifinal, with Basil Galiano also on the card.
Wheeling July 29. Bert H. Swarts announced that Bob Robinson will pilot the late Ray Keech’s famed No 2 Miller in the final day race of the West Virginia State Fair on September 7. Robinson, a leading dirt track racer, has a 31 wins in 33 starts in 1928 and was involved in the Keech fatal crash that occurred when Keech collided while avoiding Robinson. Robinson to drive the 700 horsepower vehicle.
The Strand presents The Story Richard Garson an aristocrat’s cruelty and a lover’s escape in a tense melodrama. Lillian Garson seeks freedom with lover Hugh Paton but a note and a jewelry drawer threaten the affair as guests gather for dinner.
Overnight dispatch reports a riot at a state prison with guards wounded and a prisoner escape attempt. Other brief items mention arrests for arson at Randall's Tal Reformatory, and assorted international notes from Tokyo to London including naval and political developments.
Gus and Gussie triumph at home and away in Clarabelle's friendship, garnering strong support from family members. The crowd sees him as striking as a moth in a dress suit, highlighting his standout appeal among loved ones.
Georgia Tech will bolster its lineup by returning nine of its eleven players for this season as it prepares to face California, aiming for a strong start.
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