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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

5

Golfing Pros Battle For National Open Crown

The 72 hole national open at Inverness opens Thursday with Bobby Jones out of contention. Twenty amateurs enter but none pose a serious threat as Tommy Armour leads a strong field of pros from England and America including Hagen Sarazen Diegel Farrell Espinosa Burke and Shute.

Toledo Bobby Jones Bobby Inverness Johnny Lehman Chicago Tommy Armour Detroit England America

Baseball's Big Six and International Threats Highlight Golf Match

The passage names Baseball's Big Six as the American team and British players Arthur Havers W. H. Davies Abe Mitchell and Charles Whitcombe as British hopes. It notes Henry Cotton was removed from the British team for refusing to travel. It also lists Percy Allis for Germany Aubrey Boomer and Auguste Boyer for France and Larry Montes for the Philippines as other international threats.

Arthur Havers W. H. Davies Abe Mitchell Charles Whitcombe Henry Cotton Germany Percy Allis France Aubrey Boomer Auguste Boyer Philippines Larry Montes

Baseball Stars and Listings Featured in Our Opportunity Sale

Yesterday Webb and Red Six lead home runs with Ruth and Williams highlighted among teams including Yankees Athletics Giants and Reds. The note lists items such as gas ranges hot plates oil stoves and ovens as part of the Opportunity Sale at Clark's Plumbing and Hon Store next to the Postoffice phone 124-R.

Webb Red Ruth Yankees Williams Athletics Ott Giants Leach Glante - Lindstrom Collins Cardinals Stripp Reds Crabtree Clark's Plumbing & Hon Postoffice

Baseball Standings And Scores Across Leagues

Yesterday results show Brooklyn over St Louis 10 to 4 and New York a 17 to 5 over Cincinnati In the American League New York beat Cleveland 9 to 5 while Philadelphia defeated Detroit 9 to 1 Chicago edged Washington 2 to 1. Mid Atlantic results include Fairmont over Johnstown 5 to 3 and Parkersburg over Scottdale 3 to 0. American Association features Louisville winning 4 to 3 and 9 to 3 over Toledo in a doubleheader.

Brooklyn St. Louis New York Cincinnati Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington Fairmont Johnstown Cumberland Charleroi Charleston Huntington Beckley Clarksburg Altoona Wheeling Scottdale Parkersburg American Association Louisville Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Ww. L. Pet L Pet

Gilda Gray Suffering Heat Attack in New York

Dancer and actress Gilda Gray remained ill at her hotel after a heart attack on Saturday. Physicians said she was too weak to be moved to a hospital and she was improving today in New York.

New York Gilda Gray

Sentinel Ad Rates and Copy Rules for Frat Inserts

Advertising rates are two cents per word for the first insertion and two cents per word for each additional insertion. The minimum charge is 45 cents. Each initial and each figure counts as one word. All ads must fit the proper classification and errors reported immediately. The Sentinel disclaims responsibility for more than one incorrect insertion.

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Girl Aquatic Star Hurt In Plane Crash

Betty Robinson, 19, Olympic 100 meter champion, was critically injured in a plane crash near Chicago with her cousin Wilson Palmer, who was also hurt. Robinson suffered multiple fractures and possible skull injury. doctors expect she may not run again.

Chicago Betty Robinson Northwestern Univaeai Wilson Palmer Palmer Oak Forest Infirmary Robinson

Week End Sports Roundup from Columbus and Across Circuits

Ryder cup sees America beat Great Britain 9 to 3 with Hagen defeating Whitcombe 4 and 3 in feature singles. Dunlap of Princeton wins intercollegiate title by 2 and 1 over Epler of Ohio State. Jones shoots 72 but loses handbal 3 and 1 to Hicks and Turpie on Columbus course. Gledhill of Stanford over Barnes 6-1 6-2 6-4 for intercollegiate racing title. Latonia Derby earned 25000 added, Spanish Play wins by neck over St Brideaux. Seattle third. Gallant Knight triumphs in Francis Peabody Memorial handicap. Oscalator wins Great American for juveniles. Babe Didrickson sets 80 meter hurdles and 220 dash marks. Ruth homers for No. 17. Yankees buy Satlzgaver and Murphy from St Paul.

Columbus O.—America Great Britain Hagen Charles Whitcombe Chicago George Dunlap Princeton Bob Epler Ohio State Jones Henry Cotton Helen Hicks Marion Turpie Latonia Seattle Homewood Gallant Knight Satin Spar Mike Hall Paul Bunyan New York

Baseball roundup of hits and wins across leagues

Yesterday's scores feature Ferrell and Schulte driving in the tying and winning runs for the Browns against the Red Sox. Babe Ruth slugged his 17th homer and added two singles for the Yankees in a win over Roy Mahaffey and Rube Walberg. The Athletics topped the Tigers 9-1 and 5-1 in a double bill, Fred Lindstrom had a homer and three singles for the Giants in the first game against the Reds, and Ed Brandt earned his 10th win as the Braves beat the Cubs 9-1 on seven hits.

Associated Press Ferrell and Schulte Browns Red Sox Babe Ruth Yankees Padiangs Roy Mahaffey Rube Wal Berg Tigers A’s Wice Fred Lindatrom Giants Reds Ed Brandt Braves Cubs Philadelphia Athletics Washington Detroit Senators Chicago White Sox Mahaffey George Walberg al Thomas Chicago Bob Burke Ben Chapman New York Yankees Cleveland

World's Richest Turf Season Attracts Arlington Crowd

The world's richest racing season, valued near $750,000 in purses, drew elite turf figures to Arlington Park in Chicago on June 29 as the peak events began.

Arlington Park Chicago

World’s Wealthiest 3 Year Old Race Set July 29

The 30 day season peaks July 29 with the classic offering 70000 added money to decide the world’s wealthiest three year old. Notable nominees include Mrs Payne Whitney’s Twenty Grand Sun Beau Gallant Knight Audley Farm’s Mate and Victor in major derbies.

Payne Whitney Willis Sharpe Kilmer Audley Farm Gallant Knight A. C. Bostwick Conqueror Victor Wasington Park

Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching

Summary of top NL and AL players with leading stats including Klein and Terry. Highlights include Klein of Philadelphia leading runs batted in and hits, Hornsby and Davis among leaders, and notable pitching marks for Bush and Fischer with strong records.

Davis Phillies Klein Terry Giants Hornsby Cubs Berger Braves Bartell Worthington Braves Watkins Cardinals Comorosky Pirates Cuyler Bush Cubs Derringer

Robins Rise as Contenders After St. Louis Win

The Brooklyn Robins, after a slow start, surged to a 10 to 4 triumph over St. Louis with Adolfo Luque earning the win in a ten-game stretch. The pennant race picture shifts as the Cards drop margin, Giants and Braves win, Browns extend a long winning streak, and Ruth and Chapman contribute to New York’s 9 to 5 victory over Cleveland.

Dixie Girl Aims At 32 Olympics

Crystal Springs Mississippi town hopeful Rose Miller known as the Mississippi Wonder Girl aims for the 1932 Chicago national track events and Los Angeles Olympics. She ran 50 yards in six seconds and 75 yards in 9.3 seconds while broad jumping 16 feet 8 inches at a Southwest Track meet.

Crystal Springs Suiss Rose Miller United States Pose Whem Rose Chicago Los Angeles

Grand Circuit Turf Opening Marred by Destructive Fire

Cleveland on June 29 reports the Grand Circuit Turf opening at North Randall track was preceded by a blaze that injured three men, one seriously, and destroyed George Tipling’s stable with an estimated loss of 12000 dollars. Fire Chief Elmer Taylor blamed a carelessly tossed cigarette.

Cleveland George Tipling North Randall Track Elmer ‘Taylor Warrensville Heights

Stribling Schmeling To Dedicate Cleveland Stadium Fight

Cleveland and boxing fans await the Stribling Schmeling heavyweight title bout at the new eight million dollar municipal stadium. The promoters expect strong advance sales and a profitable night with Stribling and Schmeling in top shape, while Madison Square Garden Corp. would gain a substantial profit if the event grosses high.

Cleveland Municipal Stadium Madison Square Garden ‘Corporation Stribiiing Schmeling Stribling Schmeting Frank Klaus Pittsburgh Iitme Pion Tony Ross New Castle Tom Mir Jimmie Dime Jimmy Dunn

Silver Coffins and Flying Ambushes Headline Oddities

A collage of brief, drifting items reports Ruth Nichols flying home to New York but delayed by injuries, a dubious tale of fake gangster coffins valued at $20,000, a Copenhagen quip from Otto Bile about fitting and callars, a Freeport NY fire crew scrambling amid an elderly house blaze, and a New York line about a road-ready autonomous body.

St. John N. B Ruth Nichols New York Clarence’ Chambralin Freeport N. Y Aail

Londos Defends Mat Title Against Steele at Yankee Stadium

Londos, regarded by the New State Athletic Commission as the world heavyweight wrestling champion, defends his title against Ray Steele in an outdoor bout at Yankee Stadium. The show, promoted by Jack Curley, is billed as the first big outdoor wrestling event in New York. Proceeds were reported as 000.

New York Londos New State Athletic Commission Ray Steele Yankee Stadium York Jack Curley London Steele

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