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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1929

Page

6

Columbia Crew Wins National College Title At Poughkeepsie

Columbia dominates the regatta at Poughkeepsie amid rough waters and mishaps. Washington challenges in the final mile as Columbia takes the varsity four mile race by three lengths, with Navy, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Cornell, and California also in the finish order. Freshmen and junior varsity races feature Syracuse, California, Cornell, Navy, Columbia, and Penn as top finishers.

Grafton NW. VA Sentinel Phe Meer Columbia Crew At Pouahbomee Ikeopale N.Y Columbia Poughkeepsie Sons of Jit New York America Gol‘umbia Chset Golden Bears California Old Man River Washington Pacific Northwest Pennsylvania Quakers Navy Wisconsin Huskies Syracuse Cornell Varsity

Fights Last Night Across North American Cities

Boxing results list multiple recent bouts with outpoints and knockouts. Notable matches include Jack Britton defeating Patsy Pollock in Chicago, Kid Chocolate stopping Jimmie Johnston in Toronto, and various other decisions and stoppages across Janesville Milwaukee St Paul Peoria Flint Lincoln Anderson and nearby venues.

Mid-Atlantic League and Major Leagues Baseball Scores

Yesterday results include Clarksburg 6 Jeannette 4 and Cumberland 5 Charleroi 2 with Wheeling 7 Palrmon t s 7 tied in darkness. Brooklyn 5 New York 2. Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 3. Cleveland 10 St Louis 4. Detroit 13 Chicago 4. Standings show Philadelphia leading with 15 wins. Remaining games today include Philadelphia at Boston and Brooklyn at New York.

Clarksburg Jeannette Charleroi Cumberland Wheeling Palrmont’s Johnstown Scottdale Firmont Brooklyn New York Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washington IL. Pet W. L Pet Cincinnati

Tailspin Fatal to Ill-Fated Flier in Highway Crash

Creston California June 25 Paul Ritter 27 perished when his plane went into a tailspin and crashed on a highway flames engulfed the wreckage delaying rescue Ritter did not survive the crash and his body was recovered at the scene.

Creston Paul Ritter Ritter

BeG Six Training Camps Show Top Form For Schmeling Showdown

BeG Six stars are resting at Lakewood New Jersey and Hoosick Falls New York camps after strong batting averages. Despite Schmelings solid record in the United States bettors still favor Schmeling with 6 to 5 odds. Friends of the German star believe Paulino may not withstand Schmeling's short powerful rights.

Lakewood N. J Hoosick Falls Schmelings Paulino Schmeling

British Meet Is Hard Row At Wimbledon Championship

Seven Americans advance to round two in the British tennis meet at Wimbledon England on June 25 led by Bill Tilden Wilbur Coen Frank Hunter George Lott John Van Ryn John Hennessey and Wilmer Allison. Van Ryn faces Jacques Brugnon as Hunter encounters Bunny Austin while other pairings include Tilden Campbell Hennessey Montgomery-Earl Goodman Worthington Coen Robbins and Allison Cooper in a crowded second round slate. Helen Wills defends her title with G E Tomblin and Helen Jacobs drawn against Mrs A Neave of South Africa while Elizabeth Ryan teams with D Anderson of Great Britain in doubles preparation.

Wimbledon England Bill Tilden Wilbur Coen Frank Hunter George Lott John van Ryn John Hennessey Wilmer Allison van Ryn Jacques Brugnon France Hunter H.W Bunny) Austin L. DeBorman Tilden C. H. ‘Campbell Hennessey Montgomery Earl Goodman J. Worthington Coen C. J. Robbins South Africa Allison the Cooper Helen Wills G. E. Tomblin Helen Jacobs A. Neave South Africa Elizabeth Ryan Yon D. Anderson Great Britain Lili de Alvares

Paulino and Schmel ing ready for Yankee Stadium bout

Paulino Uzendhni and Max Schmel ing pace toward their 15 round heavyweight clash at Yankee Stadium. With three days to go, sponsors report milk fund charity receipts surpassing 300000 dollars and a projected gate near 600000 dollars. The matchups hype a "German Dempsey" style showdown as both fighters head into the arena.

New York Paulino Uzendhni Max Schmeling Addust Yankee Stadium Milk Fund

Unlucky Umpire Spot Glimpsed In AL Brief

Chicago Cleveland stretch grows unlucky for American League umpires as officials operate with a reduced staff of ten. The Associated Press report notes the strain on games and the shift in officiating. Red Orme is cited in the brief as part of the context.

Associated Press Chicago Cleveland Eineult Red” Orme

Dodgers again beat Giants as Athletics gain ground

Dodgers beat the New York Giants 5 to 1 for the second straight day and eighth time in 13 games this season. Cubs rally with three homers to top Pirates 4 to 3. Rain halted Braves at 2 to 1 over Red Sox in the third. In the American League, the Athletics widened their lead while the Yankees moved to second after the Browns fell to Cleveland 10 to 4. Tigers cruised past the White Sox 13 to 4 in Detroit.

Herbert W. Barker Associated Press Giants Wilbert Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Yeatenlay Chicago Cubs Pirates Cuyler Wilson Hornsby Cubs Pittsburgh

St. Louis Cardinal Ex exhibition at Galesburg scene noted

Reports from Chicago say George Van Graflan fractured an arm in a collision with Lew Fonseca during a Sunday exhibition in Galesburg. Grover Cleveland Alexander plans to return tomorrow to his first pro game against the Galesburg club of the Central League. Gabby Hartnett to visit a bonesetter in Youngstown for his ailing arm while John MeDonald from Burlington’s Mississippi Valley League club is purchased by Cleveland Indians for next season. Nathan Grimes of Denver leads the Trans Mississippi golf championship with a 36 92 67 and Billy Burke of Westport posts 70 in two rounds at Mamaroneck.

League George van Graflan Lew Fonseca Galesburg, Sr Grover Cleveland Alexander St. Louis Cardinals Galesburg Club Chicago Gabby Hartnett Bonesetter Reese Youngstown Ohio Gabby Burlington, la Cleveland Indians John Me Donald Burlington Club Mississippi Valley League

Hack Wilson Returns to Cleanup for Cubs Power Hots

Chicago reports Hack Wilson is back at cleanup for the Cubs after a strong hitting streak that included four homers in three games. Hornsby is demoted to make room. Tueren and Jim Bottomley tied for the National League home run title last year.

Chicago Hack Wilson Cubs Hornsby Tuer National Cargo Jim Oottomiey

Major League Leaders Including games of June 24

The leading performers include Ott Giants with 74 RBIs and 96 runs, Gehrig Yankees with 20 homers, Gehringer Tigers 64 runs and 58 hits. Johnson Tigers 25 doubles. Ott also 20 home runs. Grimes Pirates 14 stolen bases. Pitching led by Rommel Athletics with seven wins.

Nee Iiomy Foxx Athletics Frank O'Doul Phillies Agee Rogers Horndby Cubs Paul Waner Pirates Lou Gehrig Yankees Ite Babe Ruth O'Doul Philhe Unb Ott Giants Arts— ‘Terry Wana Pirates Gehringer Tigers Johnson Priples Combe Yanks Seat Browns Scarrlit Red Sox Gehrig Yaniay Istolen Miller Cénringette Gers Rommel Athletite Tong

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