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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1928

Page

5

Reds Defeat Giants to Hold Lead in National League

Reds edge Giants 1 0 at Polo Grounds in front of 44 000 as Jake May pitches a gem. Hendricks coalitions strong pitching timely hitting and solid defense push Cincinnati to top of NL while Dodgers fall to Cards. Yankees lose as White Sox beat them 11 8 in Chicago. Red Sox fall 2 1 in 12 innings to St Louis. Senators surge past Indians 4 1 for fourth straight win.

Cincinnati Reds Jack Hendricks Hendricks Jakie May Reds New York Giants Praoklyn St. Louis Cardiniels Hel Risannotte Wilbert Robinson Dodgers New York Yankees White Sox Chicago Babe Ruth Detroit Teers Jamieson Goslin Judge Washington Cleveland Senators

Sporting notes and political mutterings blend in scattered clippings

A collage of sports mentions reels off pitchers and all time records with Rogers, Hornsby, Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth and others in a broad, fragmented summary. It shifts to political and international items noting Peking, Shek, trans-Pacific plans, and farm marches amid a chaotic page of headlines and brief blurbs.

Ruth Hints at 21st and 22nd Home Runs in Chicago

Babe Ruth hit his 21st and 22nd homers of the season yesterday in Chicago. Red Faber, once perplexing to Ruth, yielded one of the four-ply pitches amid Ruth’s long-ball run.

Associated Press New York Babe Ruth Chicago Red Faber Rambino Ruth Red

Standings and results from mid-atlantic and national leagues

Yesterday in the Mid-Atlantic League Irmont beat Clarksburg 7 1 Scottdale topped Cumberland 6 2 Cumberland and Scottdale split the doubleheader 4 2 in second game Johnstown over Jeannette 8 1 Wheeling defeated James 1 Fairmont meets Scottdale Clarksburg faces Wheeling Johnstown plays Jeannette Cumberland meets Charleroi National League Cincinnati edged York 0 1 St Louis 1 Brooklyn won 7 American League Chicago and New York rested Detroit beat Philadelphia Washington beat Cleveland St Louis defeated Boston in 12 innings Today NY visits Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Washington hosts Cleveland Boston at St Louis.

Irmont Clarksburg Scottdale Cumberland Johnstown Jeannette i. Vol Wheeling Fairmont Jeannette Charleroi Cincinnati York St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Detroit Philadelphia Washington i Clevland Toston Washington Cleveland Boston Pittsburgh St Louis Ciubs Bost le Pe Hoston

Reigh Count Seeks 3 Year Old Champion Title

Reigh Count the Derby winner for Mrs John D Herta appears poised to be named the country’s top three year old. Vic Lorian and Misstep both fall to Vilo and Toro, horses that have ridden Reigh Count’s off track speed.

Reigh Count John D. Herta Vic~ Lorian Vilo Toro Reigh

Local Welterweight Joe Seria to Fight in New York

Joe Seria of Simpson a Taylor county welterweight earns a major chance to thrill Gotham fans in a June 20 bout at the St Nicholas Athletic Club 16th Street New York. He has fought in West Virginia cities Clarksburg Wheeling Fairmont and is viewed as a rising star. The fight will air on WJZ network with opponent TBA. Seria left last week to condition himself and trains at St Nicholas gym.

Taylor County Joe Seria Simpson Gotham St. Nicholay 16Th Street New York Joe West Virginia Clarksburg Wheeling Fairmont WJZ St. Nicholas Gym

Hartman Named Next Broaddus Athletic Director Coach

Hartman of Fairmont, Ohio Northern graduate, is reported chosen as Broaddus College athletic director and coach to replace Fred Chenoweth. Presidents and trustees weigh the selection as Hartman’s friends say he accepted, while no official announcement has been made. Hartman noted for handling track events, with Broaddus lacking a track program.

W. W. Trent Broaddus College George Hartman Fairmont Ohio Northern University Broaddus Fred Chenoweth Hartman Baptist School Pople Grafton Fairmont Normal Chenoweth Trent Chenny Dick Shaw the Sentinel

Hartman Selection Expected As Hartman Named

News brief notes New River State Mont B area still open and President Trent to announce Hartman selection shortly. anticipation rises for a key personnel decision involving Hartman.

New River State Mont B Trent Hartman

Monongalia County Carnivals Barred by Prosecutor

Morgantown West Virginia Prosecuting Attorney William Wunt announced that after tonight carnivals would be taboo in Monongalia county The prohibition targets carnival concessions while the carnival itself remains acceptable The notice reflects county authorities disapproval and concludes with a quip about a West Virginia man distributing wealth among relatives and a flapper reflecting on sunlight and germs

Morgantown W. Va Montongalia Williaa Wunt

Hornsby Holds Own In Hitting Race

By ALAN J. GOULD Rogers Hornsby continues to hit at a 400 pace and may become the first major leaguer to exceed that mark four times. The Cardinal icon already shares the rare feat of three .400 seasons with Burkett and Cobb, showing reduced impact from managerial duties on his batting prowess.

Alan J. Gould Associated Press New York Dane Rogers Hornsby Toston Rogers St. Louis Cardinals Cards Giants Hornsby Jesse Burkett Ty Cobb

Yale Youths Win Freedom After Disturbance

In New Haven on Memorial Day eve Yale students caused a disturbance. Three men arraigned on breach of peace had cases continued to December 1. Two others were discharged. Dan T. Moore and Holland V. Williams were freed. Continuances included Gordon B. Tweedy Stanley Connell and Hamilton Allen. A sewer work crew sparked the incident as bottles flew and eggs and fruit targeted police headquarters. A brick shattered a window at the police chief’s office.

New Haven Conn Yale Dan T. Moore Washington, D. C Holland V. Williams New York City Gordon B. Tweedy H. H. Tweedy Yale Divinity School Stanley Connell Hamilton Allen Oneida

Polar party split drifts as duchess plans India voyage

Overnight AP report mentions a split in a polar party and the Duchess of Bedford, aged one, taking a round trip to India in eight days. Other items include a deadly rail incident near Munich and a broken express line from Peking to Feng Yu-Hsiang.

Associated Press London Mary Duchess of Bedford India Nuremberg

Flashes and Mishaps Highlight New York Sports News

A roundup of sensational events from New York and beyond features Dazzy Vance's golf long drive of 256 yards and Bigger State at 238 yards. It notes a nonstop James Nurr athon with seven participants led by Mr. Pyle and a bunion derbyist. The report covers matador Juan Silvett injured likely fatally in a car crash in Mexico City and Mr Televox at a Governors Island fete. Curtiss Field reports an aviator’s fatal propeller incident. Mount Pleasant recalls Steudhe killed by a propeller on a ride. New York also covers Lottie Moore Schoemmel being sued for $800 by sister Grace Moore Shaw over a crossover trip speech and rumors of temperamental opera stardom.

New York Dazzy Vances The Daily News Bigger State Lottie Moore Schoemmel Tae Grace Moore Shaw On & Loan Lottie

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