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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1928

Page

5

Senators Beat Browns In Rainy Major League Clash

Washington Senators won over the St Louis Browns in a misty, rain affected game. Gustin and Lewis homered for the Senators who got eight hits off Jack Ogden as Braxton allowed one run in a shortened contest. Only 500 spectators witnessed the matchup amid damp conditions. Bucknell received the Christy Mathewson Memorial Gateway as a tribute to the famed pitcher who starred there before fame in the majors. Max Carey faced a three day suspension after protests at Brooklyn, with Umpire Moran ruling a play close at Traynor’s fly was not caught.

Associated Press Yeateway Washington Senators Gustin Yes Browns Sours J. Garland Braxton Frowns Benators Jack Ogden Narthmore Uulso Southern Association Lewisburg Bucknell University Christy — Mathewson College Memorial Stadium Landis Mathewson Bucknell Max Carey Brooklyn Pirates Robins Carey Firbush Pittsburgh Charlie Moran Statz Ple Traynor Wilbert Robinson Dodgers John Heydler le Wating

Retiring Earl Sande may ride in France for Widener

Jockey Earl Sande, once deemed America's greatest, plans retirement after this racing season due to weight struggles. He may accept a contract to ride in France for Joseph E. Widener, a familiar path for European riders. Sande rode famed horses including Zev Grey Lag and Flying Ebony and won the Kentucky Derby twice and major stakes like the Metropolitan and Lawrence Realization. Meriden Conn Louis Kid Kaplan influenza confines him at home forcing cancelation of two bouts in next 20 days.

Associated Press New York Earl Sande France Joseph E. Widener Europe United States Sande Zev Grey Lag Mad Play Sir Barton Cudgel Mad Hatter Chance Shot Flying Ebony Meriden, Conn Louis Kid Kaplan Kaplan

Fights Last Night Across North America Boxing Card

A collage of results from Toronto to Chicago features Steve Rocco defeating Frenchy B langer for the Canadian flyweight title, Red Bragan outpointing Johnny Carey, and other bouts with Harold Matthews and Jock Malone. Lincoln and St Paul reports include strong showings and records. Parked notes on Swedish discus marks and potential shifts in C. C. Pyle Harold Grange ties also appear amid sports news.

Toronto Ont Steve Rocco Toroto Frenchy Belanger Red Bragan Johnny Carey Erie

Beacons Lights and Headlines Across Cities Today

A collage of brief items notes an illuminated cross to be titled the Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd Beacon gifted to Broadway Temple by Charles W. Bob, plus assorted dispatches from Madison Milwaukee and other cities. The record covers a mix of local curiosities, a Wisconsin student annual shortfall, a divorce case, political primaries, and a garbled legal summaries with references to train deaths, pageants, fishing licenses, and a fire department inquiry into contracts and open orders.

New York Richard Evelyn Byrd Broadway Temple Charles W. Bob Byrd

Bishop McDowell Heads Methodist Organizations

Washington June 6 Dr Clarence True Wilson announced that Bishop W F McDowell of Washington has been elected president of the board of Temperance and Public Morals of the Methodist Episcopal Church Advisory members elected included Senator Fess Ohio defense counsel The court considered a motion to allow the defense to prove its contention during the trial of James Toney George Cole and John Bostic indicted for attempted murder in the mine plot Querino testified detailing alleged plans to blow up the mine site with nitroglycerine explosive and black powder four gallons of nitro glycerine and four sticks of explosive were placed with fuses in the mine prompt interrupted by Towsend's motion

Washington Clarence True Wilson Board of Temperance and Public Morals The Methodist Episcopal Church W. F. McDowell Wilson Fess Ohio James Toney George Colé John Bostic Querino van A. Bittner United Mine Workers Tony Tetl Townsend

Henry Signs Up as Coach at Simpson High

Local changes in county school circles lead to Hug Henry, Fairmont college graduate and noted Marion County athlete, taking the coaching post at Simpson High. Henry, football and basketball star under Grafton Righead Jasper Colebank, had several offers but chose Simpson. Coach Cornwell expected to move to Pruntytown schools as superintendent and principal, with a Mr. Robinson from Flatwoods slated as Simpson principal. details uncertain due to Superintendent Shriver's absence.

Hug” Henry Mairmont Normal Simpson High Henry Fairmont College Grafton Righead Jasper Colebank Simpson Cornwell Pruntytown Robinson Flat- Woods Lloyd 1 Shriver Coul

Virginia League Disbands After Organizer’s Claim No Longer Exists

Richmond and Norfolk clubs disband after W G Bramham announces the Virginia League no longer exists in organized baseball. With Petersburg and Portsmouth already withdrawn, efforts to gain Piedmont League berths failed. Contracts and player agreements are null, following a dispute between Norfolk owner Frank Lawrence and Richmond owner George Barnes.

Richmond W. G. Bramhan Norfolk Pestersburg Portsmouth Bramham Frank Lawrence George Barnes

How They Stand in National and Minor Leagues

Baseball standings update from yesterday with results in the National League American League Atlantic League and American Association. Notable scores include Boston 6 Cincinnati 3 and Johnstown 12 Clarksburg with several games today across multiple leagues.

National League Hearus Boston Cincinnati Johnstown Clarksburg Fairmont Jeannette Charleroi Scottdale Cumberland Wheeling American Association Columbus Kansas City

Trent to Choose Broaddus Athletic Director and Coach

The Broaddus College board of trustees gave President W. W. Trent sole power to select a successor to Fred Chenoweth after hours of debate among contenders. Leading candidates include Tan ner Hardman Dick Shaw and Hick Roberts with others reportedly in the mix. An announcement is expected by week’s end as the process remains unsettled.

Broaddus College Fred Chenoweth W. W. Trent Chenny Taney Warrison Clarksburg Trent Grafton New York Broaddus Russ Alice O'Brien St. Paul Chenoweth Jast Vif Ee Tanner Hardman Olést Dick Shaw Fairmont Norral Ery Andierig

Overnight News By Associated Press Foreign Summary

Overnight report from AP covers transit plans for Southern Cross to Brisbane, a trans Atlantic flight wait for Moaupl Friendship, icebreaker Renza reaching North Cape without finding Lrace of Nobile, and ambassadorial arrivals in Lima. Domestic briefs include Butler and Hijles against Hoover in Kansas City, Lindberh flight from St. Louis, and impeachment talk in Washington.

Associated Press Suva Southern Cross Brisbane Trepassey Kings Bay Ya- Renza North Cape Lima Peru Moore Tegucigalpa Honduras Sandino Santa Cruz Geneva Chamberlain Kansas City Butler Hijles Hoover Indianapolis Lindbersh St. Louis Ohio Boston House of Representa Tives Lgten Readins Washington

Trial reveals plot details in 1927 Monongah mine blast case

Ciotti Querino alias Sam Clotti testified in Fairmont criminal court detailing an alleged attempt to blow the No. 63 mine of Consolidation Coal Company at Monongah in September 1927. His testimony was halted when T. C. Townsend of...

Fairmont W. Va Ciotti Querino Sam’ Clotti Canonburg Consolidation’ Coal Company Monongah T. C. Townsend

Thaw Barred From Entering England At Southampton

Harry Thaw arrived in Southampton aboard the Aquitania for a visit to bingeland but immigration officials refused him landing. He had obtained a British visa but was denied entry and informed the Home Office order of prohibition required his return to New York on the Aquitania.

Chaplin Solovich Manti Bat Rler Southampton England Harry ‘Thaw Acquitania Bingeland Thaw Fice New York

Will Rogers Slightly Injured In Air Crash

Will Rogers humorist and Dr. L D Cheney were slightly injured when a small plane nose dived during landing in Las Vegas Nevada The aircraft skidded onto its back due to a broken right wheel The pilot Fred Xelly also sustained minor injuries in the incident

Will Rogers Ias Vegas Nevada L. D. Cheney Fred Xélly Oast Los Anegeles Salt Lake City Aed Ae

Episcopal Bishop on High Road to Recovery

Charleston June 6 The Right Rev William A Guerry Episcopal bishop of South Carolina was reported resting quietly at the hospital after being shot through the chest Monday by the Rev J Herbert Woodward who then killed himself His condition is still regarded serious and it may be several days before he is out of danger

Charleston D. C William A. Gu=erry South Carolina J. Herbert Woodward Sild

Many Die In Peru Earthquake Reported Death Toll Rising

Twenty two persons perished in Jaen and surrounding areas after a severe quake. Officials report Jaen city destroyed and widespread devastation across the region as rescue efforts continue.

Lima Peru Jaen

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