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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

6

Yankees Rally to Narrow Margin in Rivals Shutout Day

The Yankees stay atop by edging the Browns while the White Sox topple the Athletics. Babe Ruth belts a two-run homer, Bob Meusel delivers a pinch double in the ninth to seal Crowder’s rough day. Giants vs Pirates opens with 3 2 verdict as Waner and Traynor spark late rally.

William J. Chipman Associated Press Yankees Browns White Sox Athletics Ruppert Rifles Alvin Crowger Babe Ruth Bob Meusel Babe Gehrig Crowder Roth Bogton Cleveland Detroit Washington Giants Pirates Polo Grounds Bucs Lloyd Waner Pie Traynor Larry Benton Larry French Portland Ore Clan McGraw Andy Cohen Chuck Fallis Braves Cardinals Cubs Robins Charlie Grimm Art Necht Frank O'Doul Philadelphia Reds

Floating College at the Opera House Delights Fans

Sally ONeil and William Collier Jr lead a rollicking comedy at the Opera House, The Floating College, with Georgia Hale and others providing lively supporting turns. The film follows two Wall Street daughters vying for a college student amid clever schemes and modern youthful capers.

Floating College Opera House Sally O'Neil William Collier, Jr Wall Street Sharon Frances George Dewey George Buster Collier Tiffany Stahle Georgia Hale Harvey Clark E. J. Ratcliffe Georgie Harris Virginia Sale Jean Alsace Hollywood Stuart Anthony

Standings Update From National League Report

Partial standings note references National League actions and team positions. Unclear names repeated. no specific clubs or dates readable. The brief indicates league context without concrete results or figures.

Baseball scores and upcoming games recap card

Yesterday Pittsburgh edged New York in 10 innings 3 to 2. Boston beat St. Louis 8 to 5 and Chicago topped Brooklyn 9 to 4. Cincinnati won 6 to 4. Today St Louis visits Boston and Chicago hosts Brooklyn. Pittsburgh plays New York, Cincinnati hosts Philadelphia. New York 6 St Louis 6, Chicago 4 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 8 Washington 2 Boston 5 Cleveland 4. Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at Cleveland headline today’s slate.

Pittsburgh New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Detroit Washington Cleveland Ww. L. Pet

Major League Leaders By The Associated Press May 7

National Batting Stephenson Cubs 456 runs Stephenson Cubs 21 RBIs Wilson Cubs 20 hits Stephenson Cubs 30 doubles Frisch Cardinals 9 triples L Waner Pirates 3 homers Jackson Giants O Dual Philliss 6

Foxx Athletics Gehringer Tigers Ruts Heilmann Alexander Blue Browns Gehrig Yanks Averill Fonseca Indians Uhle The Associated Press National Stephenson Cubs Wilson Frisch Cards L. Waner Pirates Jackson Giants O'Dual Philliss

Pyles Racers Keep Pace On 48 Mile Run To Durant

C C Pyle's bun ion boys resumed on improved highways for a 48 mile run to Durant. Pete Gavuzzi of England led, with John Salo of Passaic NJ second. Times list Gavuzzi 20 12 and Salo 56 17, with a field including Umeri of Italy and Simpson of New Brunswick among others. Bobby Jones was admitted to the bar in U S district court in Atlanta.

Coalgate Okla C. C. Pyle Bunion Boys Durant Pete ‘Gavuzzi England Holdenville Johnny Salo Passaic N. J Salo Pete Gavuzzi John Salo Guisto Umeri Italy Paul Simpson Burlington N. G Sam Richman New York Phillip Granville Hamilton Ont M. B. McNamar Harry Abramowitz Herbert Hedeman Mike Joyce Cleveland Australia Atlanta Robert Tyre Jones, Jr Bobby"’ Jones Umes United States District Court

Landis action stirs baseball again after meetings

The article notes Commissioner Landis faces criticism over covering up strings tied to minor league talent. American League owners plan opposition at a Cleveland meeting. Separately the National League votes to keep the Most Valuable Player award this year after prior debates.

Alan J. Gould Associated Press New York Landis American ‘League Cleveland Audis National League American National League Mag

Runner Dead After Races in Laurel Miss

A 19 year old Laurel high student died after a race event in Laurel Mississippi. Police reported the accident occurred during the meet at the local track with clear details yet to be released.

Laurel Miss Tory Round Laurel High

Tariff Bill Sparks Mixed Washington Reactions

Washington favors and opposes the tariff bill stirring debate in the house as Minnesota farm state caucus planned. Reports from Washington note Sinclair at ag jail and a pharmacist eids in a surgical operation, with races to be followed on radio. Detroit mentions Mrs. Lois Knowlson.

Associated Press Washington Minnesota Sinclair Ag Eids

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