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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1930

Page

6

Pirates lead division race as Giants, Braves split results

Fullerton Jr reports a busy day in the major leagues with Pittsburgh rising atop the second division thanks to a 6 5 win over St Louis and other key performances. Braves beat Brooklyn 4 3 after a late rally, Reds sweep Cubs, Giants crush Phillies 11 5, Yankees outslug Indians 12 8, Indians win Cleveland 14 Detroit 7, White Sox defeat Browns 6 2 with four runs in the fifth.

Yankees Cleveland Indians Ihe Guy Cantrell de Migers Cievelana Detroit Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns

Baseball Results MID-ATLANTIC League and Major Leagues

Yesterday Scotdale beat Fairmont 10 to 6 and Clarksburg won 15 to 2 over Wheeling in the MID-ATLANTIC League. National and American leagues showed Boston and New York dominant with several near-term matchups listed for today.

Scotdale Fairmont Clarksburg Wheeling Cumberland Johnstown Jeannette Charleroi

Ty Cobb says interest not same in ball games

Atlanta reporters note Ty Cobb, resting at his Augusta home, states he will not play again. He feels rested and satisfied with his career, hints at possible return only for a good proposition, and laments declining public interest and changes in the game over the last decade.

Atlanta Ty Cobb Augusta Falk

Klein Leads In Two Base Hits In National League

New York July 80 Al ready holding the lead in four departments of baseball offense Chuck Klein slugging outfielder of the Phillies has taken the lead in another most two base hits He now tops National League batsmen in batting with 407 runs with an even 100 runs batted in with 110 hits with 158 and doubles 33 In addition he to runner up with 29 to Wack Wilson for most home runs.

New York Chuck Klein Phillies Wack Wilson

Body of Midshipman Worthington Repatriated Aboard U S S Uteh

The body of Midshipman Francis H Worthington, 19, who died during a visit by Annapolis students to Paris, was placed aboard the U S S Uteh at Cherbourg. Sums of 6000 and 10000 dollars were provided for several other retired employes. An international touring and transportation exhibition is to be held in Warsaw, Poland from July 6 to August 20.

U.5 Utar Cherbourg France Francis"h. Worthington Annapolis Paris U. S. S. Uteh Warsaw Poland

Baseball Star Alexender Signs With Toledo Club

Grover Cleveland Alexander has joined the Toledo Mud Hens of the American Association and will report for duty immediately. The signing follows a storm of protest when the House of David club tried to barnstorm with him for games against major city teams.

Chicago Grover Cleveland Alexander Toledo House of David Alex Diamond Stars

Rain Delays Griffiths Heeney Ten Round Bout In New York

Rain postpones the ten round match at Queensboro stadium featuring Tuffy Griffiths of Sioux City Iowa and Lam Heeney of New Zealand. The weather also affected a Lou Gehrig Yankees Hirano game and multiple shows scheduled at the stadium, with notable disruption to seven planned events.

New York Queensboro Stadium Tuffy Griffiths Sioux City

Waner brothers spark Pirates with key hits and homer

Diamond Stars Paul and Lloyd Waner split two doubles two singles and a home run driving all Pirates runs against the Cardinals. George Sisler singled in the 16th to beat the Robins. Eppa Rixey pitched effectively for the Reds to down the Cubs 4-3. Eddie Morgan drove in five runs and scored twice with two doubles and three singles against the Tigers.

Paul Lloyd Waner Pirates Rius George Sisler Braves Robins Eppa Rixey Reds Dowar Cubs Eddie Morgan Indians Tigers

Night Golf Lights Trial At Eastward Hills Course

Kansas City July 30. Eastward Hills golf course will be lighted for night playing, among the first clubs in the nation to test nocturnal golf. A test of one lighted hole succeeded and a contract covers lighting the first nine holes so play can continue after sundown by next week.

Kansas City Eastward Hills

Eights with new multi range transmission advertised

An advertisement touts eight cylinder cars featuring a two high gear range transmission and improved internal hydraulic brakes. It promises smoother acceleration and weatherproof performance at a moderate price, claiming unmatched value and thrilling driving pleasures.

Chrysler

Major League Leaders and Death of Jose F. Godoy

A list of season leaders shows Gehrig with 390 batting average and Ruth with 136 home runs. Other top marks include Klein 38 doubles and Hodapp 144 hits. In obituary notes, Jose F. Godoy, 79, writer and diplomat, died today in Mexico City on July 30.

Gehrig Yankees Hodapp Indians Ruth McManus Tigers Reynolds Whitedox

Will bequest funds park development at Oglebay Park

In Cleveland probate records, the will of Mrs. Sarita Oglebay Russell provides a $100,000 bequest for the development of Oglebay Park. Smaller sums are left to former employees, including Milton Hine, manager of the park and longtime private secretary to Col. Earl Oglebay, who receives $10,000. The document notes Russell as the park founder’s daughter and references the transfer of Oglebay Park to Wheeling three years prior.

Wheeling Wi .A Oglebay Sarita Oglebay Russell Cleveland Russell Earl Ogiebay Ogiebay Park Milton Hine Ogiebay

Leaders Believe Athletics Reform Would Raise Standards

San Diego leaders and university figures argue that a reform measure would lift scholastic standing for athletes and reduce the overemphasis on college sports. A California context includes Cal and coach Robert Betchy with Idaho ties. a fatal spill at Agua Caliente racetrack yesterday afternoon claimed jockey 17 year old from Twin Falls and involved a mother witness. A separate Grant County incident notes Squire Chidister aiding a drunken man in Graf ton this morning after he was found unable to identify himself.

San Diego Cal Robert Bertchy Twin Palls Idaho Agua Caliente Squire Chidister Grafton Wendel

Fire death mystery in Wetzel county mobley residence

Fairmont reports attorney G W Coffield believes the blaze that killed three at Mobley Wetzel county was a double murder followed by suicide Lot Loudenslager is suspected of killing his wife and daughter and then himself. investigators to question Melvin Slider and others as they pursue possible jealousy motive and fire origin details

Fairmont G. W. Coffield Wetzel County Mobley Coffield Lot Loudenslager Loudenslager New Martinsville Melvin Slider Slider Earl Slider Frenton Loudenslager E. J. Ritz L.D. Snyder Wetzel ‘County Asn C. C. White Coffeld Melvin Ider

Five Oprain Riders Given Ten Day Road Work Sentences

Five Oprain Riders appeared in Squire Wittman's court this morning and received ten day sentences to work on county roads. They were remanded and will start work probably Thursday.

Squire Wittman

Fred's Caddy Golfers Take 3 0 6 Games

The first of a series of team matches between Peck Ridenour and Fred Morgan featured nine games. Ridenour’s team won six to Morgan’s three, with Ridenour totaling 361 and Morgan 386 points. Players and scores listed for both sides.

Peck Ridenour Fred “Morgan Ridenour Morgan Ernie Clark Geo. Jolliffe Paul’Malone Morefin’s Fred ‘Morgan Guy’ Cole John’ Forcello Nick’ Tdont

Log of R100 From Cardington to Atlantic Crossing

Log records the R100 flight path with times from Cardington to mid Atlantic including positions near Ireland and Scotland. Notable anchors include over the Mull of Kintyre and Overtay Isle with progress toward Cape Race and communication with steamship Montclare.

Cardington Montreal Chester England Douglas Islar Man Donaghade Mathelin Islang Adtrim Northern Land Kintyre Northern Ireland Scotland Tefen Ireland Montclare Cape Race

Kunst Replacing Pads on City Hall Steps

Ralph Kunst was busy the morning replacing rubber step pads on the stairway from the street entrance to the second floor of City Hall. By the time we are satisfied to take things as they come we are apt to find that somebody else has grabbed them.

Kunst Ralph “Kunst

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