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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1930

Page

6

Independence Lady Dominates Blytia Heat Race at 2:20

Bay mare Independence Lady driven by Ben Whitehead won two heats at Blytia Ohio in a three heat handicap race. The five year old mare then prepares for Grand Circuit events in Toledo with owner Lee Bush to attend. Doe Alt accompanied Bush to the town for supervising theater arrangements.

Independence Lady W. Lestey Bush Blytia Ohio Ben Whitehead Georgia Wonder Grafton Toledo Lee Bush Butler Patterpdcer Elyria Mr. Bush Ohio City Hei Doe Alt Mrs. Bush

Dempsey Congratulates Schmeling On Victory

Former heavyweight champion Dempsey congratulates Schmeling on his victory over Sharkey in New York. He says the bout ended in a foul, expresses sympathy for Sharkey, and notes his own plans to train after a recent operation and recuperation.

Dempsey Schmeling Angeles K. Dempsey Sharkey-Sehmeling New York Sehmeling Sharkey

Bush's Independence Lady Wins Elyria 2 30 Pace

In Elyria Bush's Independence Lady captured the 2 30 pace event as Weston Collegians hosted the National Limiteds this Saturday afternoon. The program also featured the big six batting averages and remarks from Dempsey about training and potential return to the ring.

Bush Elyria Weston Collegians

Major League Leaders with June 12 Highlights

National League leader in batting is Klein of Philadelphia with 415. Terry of the Giants leads runs with 52 and hits with and 60 RBIs by Klein. Frisch of the Cardinals has 21 doubles while Cuyler of the Cubs owns 9 triples and 15 stolen bases. Wilson of the Cubs leads with 18 homers and Ruth of the Yankees has 58 RBIs and 0 home runs. Rice of the Senators leads with a .296 average and 80 hits. Gehringer of the Tigers has 19 doubles. Combs of the Yankees has 8 triples and Ruth also leads with 58 RBIs. Biden Bases-Rice, Senators, 1.

Klein Phillies Terry Giants Frisch Cardinals Tripfee Cuyler Cubs Wilson Rice Senators Ruth Yankees Yanks Gehringer Tigers Ronin Combs Biden

Max Schmeling Beats Sharkey In Foul Victory At Yankee Stadium

German heavyweight Max Schmeling defeated Jack Sharkey in four rounds on a controversial foul in front of about 80 000 at Yankee Stadium. Sharkey admitted he fought his bout as he wished but blamed a low blow for the ending. Schmeling appeared clean cut and fair fighting, expressing disgust at winning by a foul. He explained Sharkey’s punching lacked impact after taking Schmeling’s best and stated he wanted to know more about Sharkey as a fighter. Doctor William Walker attended Schmeling during recovery.

Max Schmeling Teuton Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Schmeling Sharkey Ball Park Tam Tom Schineling William Walker New York State Athletic Commission Shankey New York

Wendel Cubs Face Tripleheader In One Day Schedule

The Wendel Cubs plan three games in a single day against Adamston Odd Fellows Mead owbrook Sluggers and Clarksburg Chemicals. Last Sunday they beat Adamston by 5 to 8 at Dawson grounds with Bob Phillips on the mound. A local comment notes a smiling local character tolerates little, except for a lady in the street car.

Wendel Cubs Cubs Ben Adamston Odd Fellows Meadowbrook Sluggers Clarksburg Chemicals Dawson Grounds Bob Phillips Wendel

Sharkey Talks After Crushing Defeat to Schmeling Comeback Plan Fades

In New York the heavyweight title bout ended with Sharkey frustrated by a foul and a misfired strategy. He described Schmeling’s left leg and body blows as decisive while admitting to a planned sixth round press. Sharkey, exhausted and somber, said he would rather have won, but praised Schmeling’s performance and his own deceptive in-ring morale.

Indians Reach Second Place with Sixth Straight Win

The Cleveland Indians moved to second in the American League, one game behind the Athletics, after a 4-0 shutout of Philadelphia. Ferrell Hudlin and Brown starred on the mound as Washington lost to Chicago 10-6. Babe Ruth homered as the Yankees routed Detroit 14-2. Browns beat Boston 6-5. In the National League, Brooklyn widened its lead, while Pirates stopped the Giants’ streak. Flowers delivered a bases-loaded pinch double for the Robins.

Raser Peckinpaugh Cleveland Indians Philadephia Athletics Ferrell Hudlin Brown Pough Athletics Washington Chicago Clint Brown Indians A's Senators White Sox New York Yankees Wallie Hoyt Babe Ruth Detroit Tigers Browns Walter Stewart St. Louis Browns Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Culls New York Giants Jake Flowers Robina Pirates Pittsburgh New York ‘Giants Claude Willoughby Phillies Cubs

Chuck Klein St Louis star maintains fitting streak

Chuck Klein extended his hitting streak for the St Louis team as Boston opposition provided the next challenge.

Chuck. Klein St Lewis Boston

Mystery Turf Race at American Derby Opens Stakes

The American Derby lineup at Washington Park features a $50,000 loan decision and a wide open field after Gallant Fox and Whicone withdraw. Anto is noted as a mystery horse with a likely front runner showing as a 100 to 101 shot. Turf experts concede difficulty in handicapping the three year olds contending Péthapa 25 among entrants.

Woy Amacomery Washington Park Anto Gallant Fox Whicone

Baseball Results Mid Atlantic League Summary

Yesterday Fairmont defeated Scottdale 5 to 1 and Johnstown beat Cumberland 8 to 6. Jeannette topped Charleroi 7 to 1 while Clarksburg routed Wheeling 10 to 3. Today Johnstown meets Fairmont Cumberland faces Scottdale and Charleroi plays Clarksburg with Wheeling vs Jeannette.

Mid-Atlantc Fairmont Scottdale Johnstown Cumberland Jeannette Charleroi Clarksburg Wheeling Scottdare

Reimeling Era Contender Frolik Now Boxing Instructor

Chicago recounts include Rudolph Frolik, former welterweight hopeful from Gershasy, teaching at Morton Junior College in Cicero. He mentions offering a 17-year-old as a second in a bout, a move he refused citing the youth. New York notes Charley Hargreaves, released by Pirates to Buffalo, is unhappy with the trade and heads to Erie to discuss with Buffalo officials.

Chicago Reimeling Rudolph Frolik Gershasy Morton Junior College Cicero Frolik Agich Max Schmeling New York Charley Hargreaves Pittneburgh Pirates Buffalo Club Eusfate Bison

Sharks Schmeling fight sparks potential September rematch

New York June 18 The results of the bout push toward a Sharkey Schmeling rematch in September to settle heavyweight chaos. Madison Square Garden president William MT Carey said promotion talks would follow. Sharkey faces penalties under local rules though contract stated exemptions. If enforced, Sharkey could earn about 48000 for four rounds while Schmeling would gain about 12000 per round with no penalty.

New York Jack Sharkey Max Schmeling William MT. Carey Madison Square Garden Sharkey T ‘Hebe State Athletic Commission Schmeling

Baseball Roundup Mixed Results Highlight Early Season

Diamond Stars Jake Flowers led Robins to a 3-2 win over Red Sox with two RBIs after a bases loaded seventh. Clint Brown and Indians Field Athletics combined for four hits to shut out opponents. Earle Combs and Lyn Lary powered the Yankees to a 14-2 win with four RBIs each. Chuck Klein collected three singles as the Phillies beat the Cubs and extended his hitting streak to 29 games. Walter Stewart earned his eighth win for the Browns, silencing the Red Sox with a varied attack of hits.

Chuck Klein Phillies Phils Cubs Pnd

Gillan seeks work with confidential approach for employment

A job seeker asks to fill a form and mail it to The Grafton Sentinel Employment Editor. The note promises confidential handling and immediate notification if a position can be secured. The plea emphasizes willingness to work and multiple job options.

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Weston College Baseball Visit to Grafton Promises Hot Contest

Weston Collegians head to Grafton for a high stakes game against local talent with a strong fan turnout expected. Manager Luther Ford promised a balanced lineup and standout pitching by Hamrick and Drake as fans anticipate one of the year’s best baseball showdowns at Athletic Field under hot conditions.

Targent Weston Collegians Grafton National Lipieds Luther Ford Sentinel Weston iTtlh Wim Drake Hamrick Jefford

Fights Last Night Report From The Associated Press

German heavyweight Max Schmeling defeated Jack Sharkey in Boston by outpoint and other bouts featured George Holtman of New York and Matteo of Oviedo, plus Louliville and Fitzsimmons among listed results in a chaotic summary from the boxing card.

New York Max Schmeling Germany Jack Sharkey Boston al Fay Charleroi George Holtman Benty_La Mar Washington D.C Matteo Ova Spain Phi Springfield Taylor Terre ‘Haute

Marksmen in Animal Hunt at Abe Gratton's Rifle Club

A Wild Animal Hunt shoot was held Thursday evening at Abe Gratton's Rifle Club. Dr Hugh Church won, with A A Miler second and Firat taking a prize. The event tested accuracy at 1090 inches with animal targets. Members approved another similar event and range equipment requisitions were sent to the National Rifle Association in Washington.

Anc Abe Gratton’ Rife Ugh Church A.A. Miler National Rifle Association Washington, D. C

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