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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

6

Cubs stretch eleventh straight win over Phillies

Cubs beat Phillies 11 to 5 as Charley Root earned his eleventh win and 18 hits supported a strong attack. Pirates also won while Giants were swept in a sixth straight defeat as Jous Haines shut out the visitors 5-0. Brooklyn Robins edged Reds 2 to 1 behind Vance, Nehf, and flawless defense. Cincinnati's Overton Tremper, a Penn outfielder, may join the Robins this week.

Associated Press John McGraw New York Giants Giants Pirates Cubs Cardinals St. Louis Rogers Hornsby Jous Haines Jackson Rousch Chicago Cub Phillies Philly Charley Root Carmen Hill Boston Braves Eddie Marrell Vance Brooklyn Robins Cincinnati Reds Rixey Reds Nehf Robins Tiger White Sox Athletics Ted Lyons

Fights Last Night AP Report Sam Baker and Terris Lead Upsets

In New York Sammy Baker stopped Ace Hudkins in a technical knockout at Mitchell Field. Sid Terris knocked out Ruby Goldstein in New York. Bailey Wallace defeated Billy Petrolle in Fargo. Kid Kaplin defeated Jackie Field in Meriden. Cave Shade beat Jack Willis in San Antonio. Tommy Hughes defeated Snyder Ryan in Auburn. In Chicago tonight King Tut meets Mike Dundee and Sid Barbaran faces Freddie Miller in 10 round bouts.

Associated Press New York Sammy Baker Mitchell Field N. Y Ace Hudkins Nebraska Sid Terris Ruby Goldstein Baily Wallace Cleveland Billy Petrolle Fargo N.C Louis Kid) Kaplin Meriden Conn Jakie Field California Oakland Cal Cave Shade Jack Willis San Antonio Texas Chicago

Baseball Scores and Schedule Across Cities

Yesterday Clarksburg beat Johnstown 11 to 4 and Fairmont prevailed 4 to 7 over Jeannette while Cumberland defeated Wheeling 10 to 6. Today Clarksburg meets Johnstown and Wheeling faces Cumberland with several other regional matchups listed. A Moscow council proposal loosens dancing bans while studying round dances and a man marked as never smoking drinking or going to the theatre has reached his 100th birthday.

Clarksburg Johnstown Charleroi Scottdale Jeannette Fairmont Cumberland Wheeling

Two Boxing Night Thrills At Polo Grounds Shine

New York boxing fans witnessed two major bouts at the Polo Grounds last night. Sergeant Sammy Baker stopped Ace Hodkins in seven rounds by technical knockout while Sid Terris knocked out Ruby Goldstein in 12 seconds of the first round. Forty thousand spectators cheered as Lindbergh attended ringside and presented Hodkins with a gift after Baker’s decisive win.

New York Sammy Baker Ace Hodkins Sid Terries Ruby Goldstein Polo Grounds Charles Lindbergh Baker Terris Sweet Charity Hudkins Lindbergh Linealn Neb Lindy Hodkins Goldstein

Hornsby Story Labeled As Bank by McGraw

New York reports cast doubt on a St. Louis Post-Dispatch claim that John McGraw would hand the active Giants managers job to Rogers Hornsby after the season. Giants president Charles A. Stoneham said McGraw denied making such a statement after Stoneham read the story via Associated Press.

New York Giants St. Louis John McGraw St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rogers Hornsby McGraw Hornsby Charles A. Stoneham Post Dispatch Associated Press

Morarity and McManus clash signals Tigers prospects

Detroit baseball figures George Morarity and star infielder Marty McManus had a tense exchange that seems to validate the earlier forecast McManus would add value to the Tigers this season. The confrontation underscores McManus as a key asset for Detroit.

Norman George Moriarity Tiger Marty McManus McManus Detroit

Camel cigarettes appeal to modern smokers

The ad claims Camel cigarettes use choice tobaccos and expert blending for smoothness and mellowness, calling Camel the world favorite and urging readers to try Camels to experience superior smoking enjoyment. It portrays Camel as built for an age that knows merit and suggests no other cigarette compares.

Pirates Triumph Sparked By Leader Rush In Younger Circuit

The Pirates, led by Donie Rush, turn a demoralized team into winners, reversing form before the season starts. Amid praise, mishaps to Athl ic pitchers and starting delays mar a sprawling golf update with scores and player names such as Sarazen, Cooper, Compston, and Johnston listed among 54 hole totals and ongoing tournaments.

Yankees Pirates Donie Rush Pirate Amet Philadelphia

Johnston Leads Open Field With 45 Foot Chip

Oakmont, Pa June 16 Johnston Minneapolis amateur Jimmy Johnston made a sensational start by sinking a 45 foot chip for an eagle at the first hole as the final 38 holes began. He stood at 147 after two days, one stroke ahead in the National Open.

Champio Club Pittsburgh Tom Stevens Culver City Calif Bobby Jones Oakmonth Country Athe Told Serafin Wilkes Barre Hidie“Murphy Chicago P.O. Hart Marietta Ohio George Gadd Great Britain Harry Cooper Los Angeles Walter Hagens Johnston Gooper Gene Sarazen Archie Compston Robbie Jones Patck Johnsson Hagen Sarazen Harrison R. Johnston Minneapolis J. Marietta Oakmont Hole Chase Harrison Jimmy) Johnston

Tiger Flowers to Meet Maxie Rosenbloom on July Fourth

Tiger Flowers, former middleweight champion, is matched with Maxie Rosenbloom of New York for a ten round bout at the White Sox ballpark on the night of July 4 in Chicago.

Chicago Tiger Flowers Maxie Rosenbloom New York White Sox

Cleveland Outfielder Sold to White Sox

Bernie Neis, utility outfielder, acquired by the Cleveland Indians from Washington in March, has been sold to the Chicago White Sox at the waiver price. Neis will wear a Chicago uniform today.

Cleveland Ohio Bernie Neis Cleveland Indians Washington Chicago White Sox Nels Chicago

Hunter Wins in England in British American Match Series

Francis Hunter, American tennis player, defeated BP. Higgs 7-5 3-6 9-7 in Manchester. William T. Tilden beat Donald Greig in straight sets, giving America a 2-0 lead. A light verse follows about a boy who fished and caught the deuce.

Manchester Eng Francis ‘T. ‘Hunter Higgs William T. Tilden Donald Greig America England

Veterinary College in Washington Closes After Commencement

Washington June 16 The passage of the United States College of Veterinary Medicine here ends with its last commencement. The college, founded years ago, held its final exercises and graduated four students. Zabel Robinson announced the closing of the college.

Washington Eat States College of Veterinary T College Zabel Robinson

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