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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1927

Page

6

Cubs Rally As Late Runs Decide Tight National League Games

Five Sunday majors saw five one run margins with late innings often deciding outcomes. Pirates fell after Robin rookie Norman Plitt drove in the winning run in the 11 to 10 loss. Barrett injures finger while Traynor misses time. Ruth homers in a 21st time as Yankees drop 9 to 7 despite Pipgrass relief. Cardinals edge Phillies 4 to 3 on Lester Bell’s homer. Carroll drives in three for the Tigers in a 11 to 10 win over Boston. Cubs win eighth straight as White Sox fall to Senators 6 to 1, Giants beaten 7 to 6 by Webb’s hit, and Braves shutout Red Sox 4 to 1.

Pirates Uw Yankees Indians Robin Norman Plitt Barrett Pie Traynor Pittsburgh Yankees Ruth Pipgrass Yanks Uhle Cardinals Phillies Lester Bell Carroll Tigers Uke Plitt Hiseam Boston Chicago White Sox Senators Cubs Earl Webb McGraw Giants Genwich Boston Braves Reda

Derby Week Opening In Chicago Next Saturday

Chicago June 13 Derby week opens at Washington Park with a 2500 purse mile and a half race. 15 probable starters include Jack and War Eagle Nor'easter Hydromel Rolled Stockings plus Laddie and Chance Shot with Whiskery or Vatorous possible. Eastern arrivals expected Thursday.

Chicago Washington Park Élly Sibles B. B. McLean Jack and J. N. Camden J. W. Parrish J. B. Widener Chance Harry Payne Whitney

McGraw Finalizes Major Trade Involving Giants

New York reports John McGraw of the Giants made the season’s biggest swap with the Boston Braves in Cincinnati. Eddie Farrell goes to Boston with two pitchers for Benton and Taylor. The Giants also acquire Thomas, a rookie infielder, with Andy Cohen possibly recalled for utility use.

New York Benton John McGraw Giants Boston Braves Cincinnati McGraw Eddie Farrell Farrell Kent Greenfield Hugh McQuillan Taylor Thomas Andy Cohen Buffalo International League

Fights Tonight Highlight Chicago Card Lineup

The Associated Press previews tonight's card with Mike Dundee facing King Tut in the main event and Sid Barbarian vs Freddie Muel ler also on the bill. Babe Ruth is paired with Joey Medill in a separate bout at eight rounds.

The Associated Press Chicago Mike Dundee King Tut Sid Barbarian Freddie Mueller Babe Ruth Joey Medill

Nick Cullop Aims For Regular Spot With Yankees Prospect

Nick Cullop, known as Henry alias Nick, seeks a regular outfield berth with the Yankees after moves through Washington and St. Paul. He showed power with 22 home runs and 92 runs in a season for St. Paul, driving 141 hits and 243 bases while proving fleet on the basepaths.

Nick Yankees Cullop Jake Ruppert Babe Ruth Kia Drospecta Hoy Mausel Wallie Pipp Indians Mart Cullop Aevers Washington Fang St. Paul Bob Fae Newcastle New York Dutch Ruether Griffmen Atlanta Speaker Goose Goslin Sam Rice Tera Proxy Barnard Sterling

Alleged Ball Game Big Bust Tops Local Playday

The local enclosure hosted a chaotic exhibition between the Nat's and the Philadelphia Bobby Girls noted for comic misplays and clumsy pitching. H G Pepper and Ralph Cline starred with key hits while Kane, Hickman and Roberts supplied strong batting, as the visitors offered little serious opposition and the crowd enjoyed a rare comedy spectacle more than baseball.

Hamrie H.G. Pepper Ralph Cline Panama Bobbies Nat's Hick” Roberts Big Peppers Brad Keefer Mike Murray Ralph Gitae Cline Keefer Murray H. C. Pepper Well Kane Westfall Weston Pepper Philadelphia Bobby Girls National Limited Grifton van and Schenk Buster Keaton Charlie Chaplin Bill Nye Mull Powell Sister Coleman Coleman Rob Esslinger Elerts Robinson Jones Nat Lim Abr Hoa E Roberts Hickman Pap’r H. Gect Pep'r H.G Moore Hefner Williams Hall Hamrick H. G. Pepper Thomas William Roberts Moran Humphreys

Wrestling trust under fire in Chicago exposes rotten roots

The Chicago inquiry into wrestling exposes a long history of frame ups and promoter control. Bill Demetral testifies that honest athletes are pressured into illegal schemes or forced out by lack of work as new managers and officials shuffle power. The denouncement notes a national pattern of corruption in the sport.

Wrestling Trust Chicago Bill Demetral Fair Land Saill Arnest Demetral

Davis Cup hopefuls to vie in July August tourneys

Eight young tennis players led by Franners T Hunter Louis White A H Chapin Jr Cranston Holman George King Edward Chandler George Lott John Doeg will compete in three major summer tournaments to prove they belong on the Davis Cup squad. Veterans Tilden Johnston and Williams remain key, with Lott Chapin and White rising stars as potential alternates amid France’s strong team. Results in baseball yesterday saw Wheeling 6 Scottville 3 and Charleret 6-4 Johnstown 4-2. Cumberland 2 Fairmont 1. others rained out.

Norman FB. Brown Franners T. Hunter New York I -Louis White Austin Texas A. H.chapin, Jr Springfield Mass Cranston Holman California George King Doeg Vince Richards Houbies Tilden Lott Chapin Holman Chandler Jas Tildén Johnston Williams Teagan France Bill

Bobby Jones Favorite in Amy Open at Oakmont

Pittsburgh locals expect Bobby Jones to win a third Amy Open as Oakmont hosts this week. Jones, defending champion, led practice with a 69 and faces tough international rivals including Aubrey Boomer and Gilain of Britain, while rivals Hagen Evans Sarazen and Ray will challenge for the title.

Pittsburgh Bobby Uue Oakmont Aubray Boomer Ito America Great Britain Walter Hagen Jim Barn Chick Evans Wile McFark Gene Saragen Tad Ray Gillain Jones

De Pinedo to Visit King En Route Across Europe

An early 20th century report notes Commander De Pinedo leaving Lisbon for Barcelona then Madrid as he plans to contact King Alfonso in Rome and continue a continent tour across Atlantis. The piece also highlights Ames Iowa student Alicé Coykendall Stra, high on scholarship in a class of 600 at Iowa State College, aiming for economics and psychology degrees and retail extension work.

Tolbaon Portugal Commander de Pinedo Libson Barcelona Spain Madrid Alfonzo Rome Atlantis Ames Iowa State Colle Alicé Coykendall Stra I Mts

Two boxing and wrestling matches stirring Cleveland debates

The piece argues Cleveland’s city commission exerts control over boxing and wrestling, approving promoters managers participants contracts and seat prices while accepting profit splits. It contrasts Chicago’s recent legalization and notes promoters’ evolving practices aimed at exploiting the public, with criticism of officials and testimo ny by Demetral.

Cleveland Demetral Chicago

Greased Seat Wins For Champion in Catalina Race

Long Beach to Santa Catalina Island race reports Frank Hagny winning in five hours and 41 minutes. Debate over sliding seats and grease patches on trousers ensued as judges ruled Hagny not using a sliding seat. Hagny claimed the $1,000 prize as champion amid controversy.

Long Beath Galif Frank Hagny Long Beach Santa Catalina Island Hagny Hagay

Gold Monoplane Bride Honeymoon Flight Tour

Frank Hawkes, Houston, bought a gold plated, soundproof monoplane to fly with his wife on a nationwide tour. The craft resembles Lindbergh’s but is gold finished and cabin is fire and sound proof. Hawkes plans Ford reliability tour with his wife as passenger, marking a first for the event.

Houston Nex Frank Hawkes Hawke Hawks San Diego California Charles A. Lindbergh Richard Robinson Robinson Colonel Lindbergh Paris C. W. Campbell Hi Page Texas Howaton St. Louis Washinnton Colonel Lindhorsh Honeyr Moon Thia Ken Brooks Kelly Fields Mexico

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