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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1927

Page

6

St Pauls Triumph Over South In Tight 4 3 Victory

St Pauls vindicated supporters with a hard earned 4 3 win over MBE South, aided by a solid defense with only four miscues and eight hits. Henderson yielded eight, Knight one, while Bott four. South posted three runs in the sixth but St Pauls held on after a tense stretch. Umpires Hunt and Reddick. Time about 1 30.

St. Paul's Jett Anth Henderson Knight Bott Deets Hunt Reddick M. E. South South C. A Lynch Pauley Moore P. Iy A. McDaniel Keefer Harold McDaniel Lansbury

Donie Bush Seen as Fading Type of Ballplayer

Mike Kelly, Minneapolis manager, observes shrinking pool of young players, citing Donie Bush as a prime example. He recalls Bush’s dedication at Indianapolis Louisville 1900 era, chasing flies after others quit, illustrating the old drive that’s scarce today.

Donie Bush Pirates Mike Kelly Minneapolis American Association Kelly Mike Indianapolis J H Louisville Daniel Bush

Youngster Proves Worth in Minors Despite Odds

In those days a young player had to prove his skill in the minors before drawing attention. A father questions if he has finally set up a record as a good, consistent ball player. The boy has now earned acceptance at home and on the road.

Edith Papa

Old Timers Share Tales Of Baseball Pasts And Players

The piece recalls Mike and his Omaha club, young Mion, Malone, Moon, and a costly but valued young catcher. It mentions Billy Kelley, Nap Lajoie, and Larry, linking current players to past leagues in Fall River and Augusta. Lajoie is described as financially comfortable in his prime.

Mike Mion Omaha Malone Moon Billy Kelley Nap Lajoie Larry Kelley Fall River Kelly Augusta Lajoie

Indian Runner Breaks Milwaukee to Chicago Record

Chief Tall Feather, 42, set a new non stop marathon record from Milwaukee to Chicago covering about 8 miles in 19 hours 47 minutes finishing at the Stevens hotel in Chicago at 8 47 p m CDST He left Milwaukee at noon CST yesterday winning a $1000 purse The former 22 hour record was held by Sid Hateh ten years ago.

Chicago Tall Feather Milwaukee Stevens Hotel Sid Hateh

SPORT ALPHABET BY NORMAX CROWN FRISCH AND OTHERS

Frankie Frisch rose from college to major league success with the New York Giants and later the St. Louis Cardinals, batting around .350 with a .378 World Series average. The feature notes fellow “F” stars like Rogers Hornsby, Bob Fitzsimmons Jr. and Juan/John Farrell among others across baseball, golf, football, and tennis.

Normax & Crown Frankie Frisch New York Giants Frisch Giants St. Louis Jimmy Ring McGraw Rogers Hornsby Bob Fitzsimmons, Jr Art Fletcher Johnny Farrell America Luis Angel Firpo Jack Dempsey Lee Fohl Benny Friedman Michigan Joan Fry

Babies Hotel opens for youngsters in Los Angeles

The Babies Hotel in Los Angeles is a gift from Mrs. Allan Batterjee to the Native Song and Daughters chapter. Accommodations for 30 guests are offered at one dollar a day with American plan. Native Daughters act as paying hostesses, and guests check out with a new wardrobe and a private adopted home.

Los Angeles Babies Hotel Allan Batterjee Native Song

Fairmont Tops Cumberland 2 0 In Baseball Summary

Yesterday results show Fairmont defeated Cumberland 2 0 while Scottdale beat Wheeling 12 5 and Johnstown overcame Charleroi 5 4. Jeannette won 3 1 over Clarksburg and standings list Fairmont atop with 9 wins and .690 pace. Gameday schedule includes Scottdale at Wheeling and Fairmont at Cumberland.

Fairmont Cumberland Clarksburg Jeannette Scottdale Wheeling Johnstown Charleroi CLUDS L. Pet

Jones Makes Good Start In Open At Oakmont

Bobby Jones, defending titleholder, shot 76 on opening 18 holes of the American Open at Oakmont. Cooper led early with 74 while other noted scores included Robson 83 and Ray 76. Jones eagled the first but faltered with a string of bogeys and three putts on the home greens.

Oakmont Bobby Jones Holfer Harry Cooper Sacramento Cal Cooper Jones Atlanta Fred Robson Great Britain George Duncan

Commander De Pinedo Resting in Madrid After Lisbon Flight

Italian aviator Commander Francisco De Pinedo, who arrived in Barcelona from Lisbon, Portugal, yesterday, was a government guest in Madrid today. He will depart for Barcelona tomorrow to begin the final leg to Rome.

Madrid Francisco de Pinedo Barcelona Libsau Portugal Rome

Portuguese Aviator Beires Found Safe After Descent

Buenos Aires June 14 Lisbon aviator Major Sarménto Beires missing for a week on a return flight to Lisbon arrived at Vigia near the Amazon mouth. A Paris dispatch to La Nation says Beires and companions were rescued by a fishing boat after their plane was destroyed while en route to Georgetown British Guiana.

Buenos Aires Sarménto Beires Libson Vigia Amazon Paris la Nation Beires Georgetown British Guiana

Will Rogers Sick At California Home In Beverly Hills

Will Rogers actor comedian and Beverly Hills mayor is confined to bed in Beverly Hills California with an attack of nervous indigestion. He remains under a physician’s care and will stay in bed for a thorough rest as doctors assess if a fall in New York during a polo game three weeks ago worsened his condition. X ray pictures are being taken to check for complications from the fall.

Bevery Hills Calif Will Rogers Beverly Hills Rogers New York City

Drinks With His Customers at Friendly Treats

A salesman touts non alcoholic hospitality noting Prohibition and friendly sales. He recalls closing deals over drinks but now favors non alcoholic choices, praising Orange Crush as a refreshing energy booster made from orange juice, peel, fruit acids, color, carbonated water, and cane sugar. He urges customers to demand Orange Crush in the Krinkly Bottle.

White haired mother plans Europe visit amid Berlin flight

Mrs. K C Chamberlin of Denison Iowa travels to Europe to meet son Clar ence D Chamberlin pilot of a Bellanca nonstop to Germany. She intends to sail tonight to Wembley near London to visit a sister with her six year old grandson Bobbie Moffett while denying any continental travel with her son unless asked.

New York K.C. Chamberlin Denison Iowa Europe Clarence D. Chamberlin Bellanca Germany America Bobbie Moffett Wembley London England Tam

Moonshine case shakes Clarksburg area arrests and releases

Herschel Pogue was released on bond after being held on possession of moonshine liquor charges. Thomas Held remained jailed until Thursday court appearance before United States Commissioner Gordon at Clarksburg. Dominic Lobis, his companion, was released as a material witness after proving no knowledge of the trouble. S.A. Thomas and William Payne faced preliminary hearings on liquor violations and remain jailed in Harrison County pending hearings Thursday.

Herschel Pogue H. K. Debendorfer United States Gordon Clarksburg Dominic Lobis Pogue S.A. Thomas William Payne Harrison County

Small Boy Reprimanded By Mayor This Morning

Carl Edwards a nine year old lad was picked up by night patrolman Charles Morris in a back street loitering around cars and sought valuables. He has a brother in the Boys Industrial School and was committed for petty thefts two months ago. He was given a hear.

Carl Edwards Charles Morris

Fragmentary report before Mayor Hy er and reprimand

A damaged line shows a mayoral figure reprimanding someone and references a tied turn to the right, with a sisterly figure granted an opportunity to take the first turn. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or names.

Ing Thomas Hyer Tie

Four Arrested For Inciting Mine Riot

Washington Pa June 14 Four men Floyd Dow William Jenkins Robert Mon and William Jones were charged with inciting to riot after a crowd of about ten persons forced a man from Coal and Westland near the Midland mine of Pittsburgh Coal Company. They were committed to Washington county jail pending hearing tomorrow night according to company police.

Washington, Pa Lee Washington County Floyd Dow William Jenkins Robert Mon William Jones Westland Pittsburgh Coal Company Midland

Explorers Return From Dutch Borneo Expedition

Eugena P. P. Weight of Rutherford New Jersey returns from an expedition into native haunts of head hunters in Dutch Borneo with Corey Ford of Larchmont New Jersey. Two youths former Columbia students said to be first whites to penetrate the district and establish friendly relations with natives. Wright's father Hamilton M Wright conducted extensive exploration in the Philippines two decades ago.

Eugena P.P. Weight Abies Rutherford N. J Dutch Borneo Corey Ford Larchmont Columbia University Wright Hamilton M. Wright Philippines

Kelley sluggers lift Millers with late May burst

The Minneapolis Millers season pivots on Bill Kelley who finally found his form in late May. After a slow start and harsh back home remarks, Kelley belted two homers in Milwaukee, then hit a double to win at St Paul. Memorial Day saw another homer and two more in the doubleheader. Manager Mike Kelley notes the surge comes despite earlier practice gaps.

Bil Kelley Bos Amam Minneapolis Millers Bill Kelley Mike Bill Kelley Millers Alusger Rim Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Paul

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