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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1928

Page

6

Loughran Retains Title in Ten Round Clash with Latzo

In a rugged Philadelphia bout, Tommy Loughran defeats Pete Latzo in ten rounds to retain the middleweight title. Latzo showed grit but sustained punishment as Loughran dominated late, with Latzo signaling a rally before the champion secured the decision. The rematch was postponed by rain but rescheduled, with future bouts planned against Slattery and Lowski.

New York Tommy Toughran Adonis Trott Philadelphia Httles Morton Vonndy Bon Ebbets Pries Scranton Pete Hatze Fleeuhe Longhviin Lazso Ini Lazo Loughran Tammy Patel Ehallenger Lizzo Jimmy Slattery Buffalos Mote Len Lowski uRhien New York Suite Athletic Commission Betwren Promiers Humbert J. Fagazy Tey Tiekara

Baseball standings and results from yesterday and today

National League yesterday Pulshureh defeated Chicago 10 to 4 while Cincinnati edged Boston 7 to 6 and New York tied Brooklyn 4 to 4 St Louis beat Philadelphia 1 0 with today’s schedule including Pulishured at Chicago Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at New York In the American League yesterday Detroit defeated Cleveland 5 4 with today’s card noting Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Detroit and Washington at St Louis and Boston at Cleveland

Pullshureh Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelph

Fights Report From Cities Names and Results

Brooklyn lines show Tommy Loughran defeating Pete Lat with a 15 round decision. New York’s Jack Town defeated Al Walker by disqualification. Italy’s Nando Lassi scored over Keat Wyoming Warner in Cheyenne by disqualification. Arthur Flynn of Lawrence Mass defeated Didie McMibilen of Dublin by disqualification. Omaha reports Tommy Grogan stopping Angie McMullen in 1 round. Maxie Strub stopped Roots Antley in Erie. St Louis notes Dave Knost stopping Reero Strauiaelia. Tommy O Lavellin defeated Charley Chieuze in HL. Mike Sansone of St Louis outpoints Tommy Maroon Kunss Oly in 10 rounds.

Associated Press Brooklyn Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Pete Lat Scrapiong Jack Townsend New York al Walker New Haven Nando ‘Lassi Italy Keat Wyoming Warner Cheyenne Arthur Flynn Lawrence Mass Didie McMibilen Dublin St. Louis Dave Knost St. Low Reero Strauiaelia Haly Tommy O'Lavellin Charley Chieuze Mike Sansone Tommy Maroon Kunss Oly

Baby Doll Jacobson Tops American Association Batting

Former American rage outfielder known as Baby Doll Jacobson leads the American Association batting race with a 430 average through Wednesday. Joe Strip of Columbus sits ahead in most games. The ten top hitters include Atripp Columbus Scarritt St Paul All Veueh Toledo Your Minneapolis Tube Milwaukee stawlings Toledo Layne Indianapolis Pernett Columbus Kid McMenemy Milwaukee.

Chienan Dine Tay Jacobson American Rage Sith Toledo Joe Columbus Baby Doll AMS Atripp Scarritt St Paul Veueh Your Minneapolis Tube Milwaukee Stawlings Tolade Layne Indianipe Syn Pernett Kid McMenemy Milwaukee

London Torch Derby Favorite Fairway in Derby Odds

The London-Torch Derby favorite Fairway leads the 143 million derby field next Wednesday with odds around 10 to 2. Planning is second choice, while twenty two other entrants carry varied odds from 4 to 100 to one.

Hy Associated Tress Fairway

Rogers Hornsby Tops League In News Recall

New York reports show Rogers Hornsby at the top of his league amid a string of defeats for rivals. The piece notes Hornsby’s leadership and hints at recent managerial considerations as the Davis Cup context loosens in Europe.

Rogers Hornsby Kev Wiliam T. Tilden New York

Track Meet Preview and Derby Odds From National News

Denials of Francis Hunter on team status surface as Fort Collins leads a star field at the 24th annual National Interscholastic Track and Field meet at Slagg Field. Fort Collins excels in field events while Fast St. Louis eyes the $25,000 Fairmont derby as Kentucky entries crowd the track card. Missoula reports foothill game talks with West Point and Navy as negotiations for a two year home and home series unfold.

Chicago Fort, Collin Colorado University , of Chicago Slagg Field West Virginia Pennsylvania Fort Collins Missoula Mont Stingford United States Military Academy West Point Algercity Washington Navy

Goslin and Reeves Lead League Hitters

Chicago reports Goslin and Reeves as top hitters in the American League while Washington struggles at the cellar. The piece lists leading sluggers with Goslin and Reeves highlighted and notes other standings across the league, including players from St. Louis Cleveland New York Detroit and Philadelphia.

Goslin and Reeves Chicago Goslin Solowers Washington Senators Hery Club Gosfin St. Lewis Wattonfi Washinington Washing Fames Washington Fen Cleveland Durocher Nw York Tenth New York St Galloway Detroit Gonric New York Miller Philadelphia Soe

Helen Wills Reaches Finals In France Championship

Helen Wills advances to the final round at Auteuil France on June 2 by defeating Rollin Courmerque and Dutel in straight sets in the international hard sport championships.

Auteuil France Elon Wills Rollin Courmerque Dutel Voll

Reds Defeat Braves as Grits Homers in 10th

The league leading Reds beat the Braves 7 to 4 in ten innings as Hugh Grits hit a decisive homer. Eight pitchers saw action, five Braves and three Reds. Cardinals edged Phillies to end Philadelphia’s seven game skid. Pirates stormed past Cubs 10 to 4 with Grimes dominating on the mound. Giants and Dodgers traded blows in New York duel. Tigers reached four straight over Indians 3 to 0. Athletics toppled Yankees 11 to 3 as Toronto fell in the International League standings.

Weot Ciicinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Hugh Grits Teds Boston Braves Cincinnati Phillies Pirates Grimes Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Cubs Joe McCarthy Ad Dolan John McCraw New York Giants Brooklyn Robins Larry Benton Jimi Elliott Travis Jackson Giants Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees W. L. Et Connie Mack Crew New York Ory Buffalo Philadelphia Teankees Toronto St Louis Jetroit Aes Joston Chicago Washington

Van Flue and Granville Lead In Pyle Team Race

New York June 2 after 18 hours of jogging around Madison Square Garden the Prank Van Flue of Kerman California and Philip Granville of Hamilton Ontario led C C Pyles show team race. Granville at 10 am had covered 101 miles and seven laps.

New York Madison Square Garden Prank van Flue Kerman Calif Philip Granville Hamilton Ont C. C. Pyle van Flin Granville

Cubs Manager Fined For Umpire Baiting

Joe McCarthy of the Chicago Cubs was fined $100 for abuse of umpire Dolly Stark during the game with the Pirates at Pittsburgh yesterday. National League president Heydler announced the penalty.

New York Joel McCarthy Chicago Cubs Dolly” Stark Pirates Pittsburgh Heydler National League Tad

Independents Forfeit League Tilt To Wendel

With only six players present at game time the Grafton Independents forfeited a county league contest to Wendel. The team plans to recruit college players next week as they rebuild, keeping what organizers call a five team loop for the league.

Wendel Grafton Independents Iade

Broaddus College to Pick New Coach Next Week

Trustees of Broaddus College meet in Phillips during the commencement exercises to select and appoint an athletic coach to replace Fred Chenoweth, who has resigned. Two Grafton boys are said to be strong contenders, including Hunter Hardman, captain elect of the football team, and Dick Shaw, a former high school player.

Broaddus College Phillips Fred Chenoweth

Fairmont Normal Athlete and Local Officials Named

Fairmont Normal athlete from Grafton joins Rev John W Crown and C Jay Fleming as members of the hour that will sit Tuesday, outlining community duties and civic involvement.

Fairmont Grafton John W. Crown C. Jay Fleming

Overnight News Snippets From Across Cities

Brief dispatches report a Oakland to Honolulu monoplane landing after 27 hours 28 minutes, a Japanese ambassador’s daughter leaving for Japan to wed, Lindbergh’s flight from San Francisco, a former congressman indicted for train robbery, Kansas City nomination for Senator Reed, Canada joining Kellogg treaty talks, Kershaw colliery survivors and fatalities, impeachment call against Attorney General Readings, 79 skeletons of unknown prehistoric race found, and various political and international notes including Hoover era editor groups and North Carolina contributions.

Honolulu Oakland California Washington Setan Matsudara Japan San Diego Lindbergh Fies San Francisco Chicago Charles S. Wharton Evergreen Park Charles M. Howell Kansas City Senator Reed Houston Canada Boston Kershaw Garfield Browning Til New York Senate Smith North Carolina Hoover Towden

Smuggling scandal nets retired actress and 15 others in Mexico City

Maria Conesa and fifteen others arrest ed in a smuggling case tied to General Alvarez. Italian troops prepare to search a region as Spitebergenl reports grow. London dispatch notes a plane accident near Plymouth halting England tour. Queen Marie of Bucharest recovers from rheumatic neuralgia.

Mexico City Maria Conesa Alvarez London Sir Cobham Plymouth England Bucharest Queen Marie

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