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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

6

St Louis Cardinals Rise in NL Race After Braves Win

The Red Birds maintain momentum as Bill McKechnie guides St Louis toward another pennant push. Cincinnati Reds cling to a slim lead as St Louis wins four straight over the Boston Braves 3 to 2. Giants split with Pirates in 11 innings, Cubs beat Brooklyn, Yankees top St Louis Browns, Athletics edge Cleveland, Washington bests Detroit, and White Sox beat Red Sox 5 to 4.

Red Birds SL Louis Bill McKechnia Pittsburgh Cardinals Cincinnati Reds St. Louiis Reds Philadelphi Toston Braves St. Louis Braves New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Corsairs Chicago Cubs Brooklyn New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Washington Detroit Alex Metzler Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox

Baseball and Rival Results Across Leagues

Yesterday in the Mid Atlantic League Fairmont beat Cumberland and Charleroi topped Stown while Jeannette and Wheeling drew on wet grounds. National League saw Pittsburgh lose to New York in 11 innings while Chicago defeated Brooklyn and St. Louis edged Boston. American League totals included Philadelphia over Cleveland and Detroit beating Washington. American Association featured Toledo over St Paul and Columbus over Minneapolis with Louisville and Kansas City on top in a split.

Fairmont Cumberland Stown Charleroi Clarkeburg-Scottdale Jeannette Wheeling Pittsburgh New York Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Detroit American Association Toledo St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Louiisville Kansas City Pet Dneinnati Red Philadelphia St. Louis Ar

Wimbledon Opens as Bennett and Mallory Lead Series

Miss Eileen Bennett and Mrs. Molla B. Mallory launch the international lawn tennis season in the Wightman Cup series. Americans defend the trophy won at Forest Hills last year as the first singles match gets underway.

Wimbledon England Eileen Bennett Molla B. Mallory U. S Forest Hills

Broaddus Names Hartman as New Athletics Director

Hartman of Fairmont a product of Ohio Northern University has been chosen as director of athletics at Broaddus College. He brings a strong record from coaching in Ohio high schools Canton Terminals and independent Fairmont-area teams. He aims to promote clean sports and broad student participation in athletics.

Fairmont Times Broaddus College George K. Hartman G. K. Hartman Fairmont Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio Fred Chenoweth Hartman Pollman Winemaller Ohio State Pennsylvania Railroad Company Canton Terminals A. B. Judy Fairmont College West Virginia University

Hornsby Banished For Causing Bottle Shower

New York June 16 The National League suspended Braves manager Rogers Hornsby for five days for conduct on the field. Hornsby was held accountable for arousing fans at Braves field who hurled bottles at umpire Pfirman after his ejection for arguing balls and strikes.

New York Braves Cardinals Boston Rogers Hornsby John A. Heydler National League Hornsby Braves Field Pfirman Pfrman

Boxing Night Results From Chicago and Nearby Cities

Archie Bell of Brooklyn outpointed Young Nationalis of the Philippines. Joey Medill of Chicago beat Steve McDonald of Canada in a ten rounder. Lawlice Love of Terre Haute defeated Harry Kreindler of Cincinnati in six rounds. Danny Budd of Terre Haute outpointed Jimmy Brown of Cincinnati in four. Howard Mitchell of Cincinnati defeated Ray Van Hook of Terre Haute.

Associated Press Chicago Archie Bell Brooklyn Young Nationalis Philippines Joey Medill Steve McDonald Canada Fort Thomas Law Lovelace Terre Haute Harry Kreindler Cincinnati Danny Budd Jimmy Brown Howard Mitchell Ray van Hook

Flashes of Life by Associated Press

New York readers see John Bull deliver a small check to Uncle Sam as he contends with a vast war debt of 67,200,000 dollars. He seeks to redeem American securities at a discount to par but miscalculates, drawing in J. P. Morgan and Co. to adjust the financial arrangement.

Associated Press New York John Bull Uncle Sam John J. P. Morgan and. Co

English tennis star defeats Mrs Mallory in Wightman Cup

English player Eileen Bennett defeats Molla Mallory of the United States in the opening singles match of the Wightman Cup. Bennett wins 6-1 6-3 in London on June 15.

Mallory Winbledon Eileen Bennett England Molla Mallory United States Engish Inday

Candidate Named As Hon Orey Walker Takes a Snooze

Special Central Press Correspondent reports from Kansas City June 14 as Hoover is nominated at the Republican convention. The writer laments not getting his preferred local candidate and describes a late night of caucuses, nap attempts, and congressmen sleeping through the proceedings. The piece ends with the journalist buying an extra to learn who was nominated.

Orey Walker Kansas City Hoover Houston Texas Senator Heflin Heflin Big Bill Thompson

Multinational notices mix of wills yachts and sports

A Chicago trust plan seeds $100000 for needy residents from John B. Lavezzerio. Boston hosts a $625000 Die sel yacht Camargo launch. In New York Helen Wills and 17 year old Helen Hicks dominate golf. Madrid tightens bull sport rules with shields for bulls. Camden judge condemns a mill foreman to jail in harsh terms.

Helen Wills Helen Hicks Long Island Billie

Man jailed for three months after kissing incident rumor

A man who claimed he saw a girl worker kiss her boyfriend received a three months sentence. The report notes the allegation and the court’s ruling as reported by the local newspaper.

Overnight News Roundup From The Nation And World

Overnight dispatches report Kansas City Hoover nomination with 83 percent support and a largely unanimous result despite few nay votes. Washington Hoover accepts congratulations but retires. proceedings conducted by radio and telephone. Superior Wisconsin Coolidge heads to bed before nomination and misses train radio. Chicago Cleaver, an escaped convict, is captured after a gun battle. Washington Santa Fe railroad seeks permission to acquire Orient system. Lexington Democrat convention pledges 26 votes for Smith. Foreign reports include Kings Bay Nobile party facing snow blindness. London House of Commons rejects revised prayerbook. Mexico City actress Maria Conesa ordered deported for complicity in smuggling. Bogota telephone girls strike.

Associated Pri Kansas Hoover Washington Superior Wis Coolidge Chicago Cleaver Santa Fe Railroad Orient System Lexington Smith Kings Bay London House of Commons Mexico City Maria Conesa Bogota

Tragic Western stars in The Trick of Hearts at Opera House

The Universal Western attracts with a charismatic star, superb riding, and realistic acting. A wild group ride highlights the screen’s finest horse handling. Georgia Hale and Connie Meade deliver notable supporting turns in a tale of political power and frontier justice.

Uni* Versal Gibson Georgia Hale Hoot Miss Hale Mortion

Series of Earthquake Shocks Reported in Washington

The Georgetown University seismograph logged a series of strong shocks starting at 1 31 a m and continuing three hours. Maximum intensity occurred between 2 27 and 2 36 a m with an estimated reach of over 8000 miles.

Washington Georgetown University

Taylor county to pave Astor section road upgrade

Taylor county begins two mile hard surfacing near Astor in cooperation with the state road commission to improve the Bear Mountain area. petitions urged a larger plan including two miles in Barbour county, with Barbour and Taylor seeking a joint six mile project to reach the county line and connect to a period of year round access to Grafton benefiting Bear Valley and local business interests.

State Road Commission Astor Bear Mountain Taylor County Astor Grafton State Commission Taylor Barbour County Charles C. King Commission Wilson and Company Shinnston Contractors Barbour-Taylor County Lne Bear Valley

Licenses Due In June Under State Schedule

County Clerk Frank Bennett urges merchants and others to renew state licenses before June 30 to avoid last minute rushes. Cigarette tobacco and allied product licenses and all business operation licenses expire June 30 and must be renewed before July 1, excluding automobile permits. He emphasizes smooth finances and fewer delays.

Frank Bennett Mr. Bennett

Collision Near Grand Theatre Hits Street Car

A collision occurred yesterday around 4 30 in the afternoon when a Sanitary Company truck protruded onto traction tracks near the Grand theatre. The street car struck the truck but caused little damage and no one was injured. Motorman Moran avoided greater harm but could not avert the mishap.

Sanitary ‘Ce Companys Traction Company Grand Theatre Yesterdy Afrnoon Moran

Five Train Riders Nabbed By Police

Baltimore and Ohio railroad officers detained five train riders and trespassers in local yards late last night and early today. Officers Garlow and Brown brought in three and two suspects respectively. The group appeared before Squire W. E. B. Leach and were assigned to road work in lieu of fines totaling ten dollars plus costs each.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Garlow J. F. Bailey James Wilkinson Walter Hush Brown W. B. Donley George Hohnworth Squire W. EB. Leach

Hoover Busy Drafting Thank You Message

Secretary Hoover drafts a thank you message to the Republican national convention in Kansas City after his nomination. A mild, commerce department staged demonstration greets him as he moves to the private office to begin campaign plans. Messages of congratulation pour in from around the world for his staff to handle.

Washington Hoover Kansas City Commerce Department Moses

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