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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1930

Page

6

Stars Rise Among Newcomers in Major Leagues

Cincinnati edge over Boston brings 7 to 6 thriller as rookies shine. Yankee shortstop Bill Werber, Duke alum, debuts with 1 hit and 1 double play in 11–7 loss to Cleveland. Washington gains ground as Senators beat Detroit 6–4. Athletics split doubleheader with St Louis Browns, 8–2 and 8–3. Pirates win first doubleheader. Cardinals drop to 9–4 loss to Giants.

Associated Press Cincinnati Fang Boston Braves Wally Berger Austin Chathamith Jersey Joe Ctripp Bora Cinnati New York Yankees Bill Werber Duke University Cleveland Werber Albany Lyn Lary Yankee Yanks Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh Phillies Pirates St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants

Baseball results from Wheeling to Charleroi scoreboard

Wheeling 8 Fairmont 2 Jeannette 9 Johnstown 0 Charleroi 7 Cumberland 30 percent Scottdale 7 Clarksburg 6. Games today Wheeling at Fairmont Johnstown at Jeannette Cumberland at Charleroi Clerksburg at Scottdale. National League yesterday Chicago 7 Brooklyn 5 70 innings Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 7 Boston 6 New York 9 St Louis 4. Today Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburgh

Wheeling Fairmont Jeannette Johnstown Charleroi Cumberland Scottdale Clarksburg Yeannette Clerksburg Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston New York St. Louis Ilawast Parrmont Cleveland Philadelpha St Louis Washington Detroit Cucago

Giants Pound Cards 9 1 Behind Seven Hits From Fitzsimmons

Fred Fitzsimmons led the Giants with seven hits as they routed the Cardinals 9 to 1. Hazen Cuyler contributed a Cubs style note with a homer in the readable fragment.

Fred Fitzsimmons Giants

Big Six Batting Averages Fight to Beat Robins

Alvin Crowder pitched for the Senators scattering seven hits and defeating the Tigers 6 to 4. Earl Averill drove in four runs with a homer and two singles against the Yankees. George Kelly singled in the ninth to drive in the run that beat the Braves.

Alvin Crowder Senators Tigers Earl Averill Indians Tomer Yankees George Kelly Reds Rum Braves

Carnera Asks Week's Postponement of Bout

Primo Carnera, Italian heavyweight contender, asked for a week's postponement of his July 2 bout with Bearcat Wright in Omaha. Promoter Pat Boyle, speaking from New York, said Carnera seeks more time to prepare. Boyle traveled east Thursday to confer with Carnera's managers.

Omaha Primo Carnera Bearcat Wright Pat Boyle New York Boyle Carnera

Holm Beats Back Stroke Record In Exhibition

Eleanor Holm, 16, of New York, lowered the 400 yard back stroke mark to five minutes 52.15 seconds in an exhibition near Los Angeles ahead of the National AAU championships at Long Beach on July 8. The time surpasses the 1925 Sybil Bauer record but does not count as a new official record since Holm raced alone.

Los Angeles Long Bech Eleanor Holm Women’s Swimming Association New York Sybil Bauer Chicago

Record For Assists In Baseball Set In Association

Chicago, June 28. An all time American Association assists record was set yesterday in the Milwaukee Toledo game. The two clubs combined for 42 assists in nine innings. Milwaukee led with 24 assists and 27 putouts while Toledo's Mud Hens accounted for 18. Only two putouts came from Milwaukee outfielders.

Chicago Brewers Mud Hens Brewer

Baseball leaders and Miami students dive into deep sea biology

Major League Leaders list shows O Doul and Cuyler atop batting and runs in the National League while Ruth and Gehrig pace the American League. Also noted are top performers in RBIs, doubles, triples, home runs, and steals. Separately, University of Miami students wear divers helmets and bathing suits to study deep sea biology firsthand.

Associated Press O'Doul Phillies Cuyler Cubs Xlein Philies Terry Giants Priseh Cardinals O’doul Wilson Berger Braves Ruth Yankees Gehrig Yank University of Miami Fla

Aged Umbrella's Century-Spanning World Odyssey

Aged umbrella owned by Ernest R. Ackerman has traveled 740000 miles across 120 countries since 1880. It survived the Japanese earthquake of 1923 and 1928 shocks near Nikko, has weathered droughts in the Sudan, and visited cities from London to Bombay. Ackerman plans retirement for the constant wanderer as the umbrella bears marks of travels and a Parisian repair.

Washington Globe Ernest R. Ackerman New Dar Acker Ackerman Liverpool England Hammerfest Norway Arctic Circle Iceland Macau China Soudan Brooklyn Brazil Pekin Hongkong Key Russia Madiera Chile Calyps New York Cutta Bombay St. Louis Pittsburgh California Boston Acke Cincinnati Philadelphia

Gallant Fox Expected Not To Meet Whichone At Aqueduct

Sport briefs report at Aqueduct note Whichone suffered two quarter cracks and may not race again this season, delaying the anticipated Whitney versus Woodward clash with Gallant Fox.

Associated Press New York Harry Payne Whitney Dwyer Aqueduct William Woodward Gallant Fox Whitney Woodward Whichone

Connolly Retains Lead In Stick Work Across AA

Melvin Connolly of the Indianapolis Indians leads the 1930 American Association batting chart for a second straight week with a 28 point edge. Toledo’s Lebourveau jumps to second at .407, Bruno Hass of St Paul sits third at .403, with Henline, Simos, Purdy, Butler, Dorman, Kuhel, and High among other top performers. An annual shooting match followed by a dance in Warrenton, Missouri, dates from 1856.

Columbus Butler Toledo Dorman Indianapolis Kuhel Kansas City

Canton Bootlegger Indictments Tie Graft Rings

Indictments name confectionery owners Darany and others tied to Canton bootlegging. Darany, ex head of the Canton vice squad, allegedly received 2940 dollars from operators of apeakearies to warn of raids. John Collins and Smith named as co-conspirators with Smith linked to running a speakeasy. The case stems from a US Attorney ordered probe into graft rings under the previous Hick office, spans Canton and protection networks.

Darany Canton John Collins Smith United States Beetrea J. Mahon

Judge Orders Stay Away From Mission in Disputed Case

The judge issued a stay away order affecting nearby residents after Ross reportedly vanished from his home amid escalating trouble, prompting police to investigate the missing person case and assess safety in the area around the mission.

Ross

Assassin Kills Continued from Page One

Kuhn had attended mission services for months. Ross grew bitter after Towe drove Mrs Ross and Miss Kuhn to the Mission in his car. On April 4 Ross was arrested for striking him at the Ross home for Miss Kuhn. A few days later Ross faced charges by Reverend Wood but the case was dismissed after a warning.

Contracts Reduced to Fit Available Funds for School Builds

Bids for contracts exceeded available funds prompting revised specifications that eliminated certain items. The three lowest bidders in each classification were rechecked and awarded contracts. The university demonstration high school is financed jointly by Monongalia, Cass, Grant and Union school districts and by the General Education Board of New York, a Rockefeller organization.

University Demonstration High School Monongalia County Cass Grant and Union General Education Board of New York Rockefeller

Beebe Fined For Transporting Liquor In Firmont

P Beebe of Firmont was arraigned before Squire Wittman late last night and fined 50 dollars plus costs for transporting liquor. Four others at the scene were not detained. State Police Harold K Debendat made the arrest. Rincon Hill mansions of Sam Francisco’s wealthy residents are to be cleared for new streets.

P. Beebe Firmont Squire Wittman Harold K. Debendat Rincon Hill Sam Francisco

Engagement to be married in September amid Atlantic crossing

Pacific Coast report notes several interruptions due to weather as the flyer tells Rifflancee he plans to be home around August 15. He plans to give up flying and return to New York to join companions including Dutch pilot Ewart Van Dyk and navigator Captain J Patrick Saul. The group will fly to Washington Monday to meet President Hoover.

Rifflancee New York Plate Ewart van Dyk

Cars and trucks offered for sale with prices list

A car showroom advertises numerous vintage models including 1929 Model A Tudor Sedan 300 dollars and Model T variants from 50 to 195 dollars. Other entries note Cadil lac and Essex coach options, Oldsmobile and Chevrolet sedans, and Dodge panel trucks priced around 50 to 100 dollars.

Service to the Public Auto Shop Promises Fair Pricing

A local garage proclaims customer friendly service with up front labor pricing, proper lubrication advice, and up to date equipment. It advertises Sinclair oils and a range of tires including heavy duty truck tires, claiming to keep a stocked shop and offer competitive prices.

Sinclair U. S U.S Firestone Royal Gorda

Elimination golf tourney seeks name for Caddy course

Grafton Caddy Golf Course manager BE W Randolph plans a 32 player elimination event with two trophies for winner and runner-up and a women’s event to follow. Entries to be drawn from top 32 scores, with paired matches leading to final. Contemplates local clubs and intercity team matches and a contest for a course name.

BE. W. Randolph Grafton Caddy Randolph Cillas

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