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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

6

Athletics Trounce Tigers lift Yankees from first place

In a weather shortened day the Athletics beat the Tigers 10 to 8 in Detroit. The victory puts Philadelphia in first place by a half game ahead of the Yankees, with the Browns and Senators also in the chase. The Cubs-Cardinals tilt moved St Louis into a NL tie, while the White Sox evened their series with Boston at 6 to 2.

Athletics Yankees Tigers Detroit Braves Cubs St. Louis McCarthy Canis Cardinals John Heydler Yanks Browns Senators A’s Chicago White Sox Boston

Major League Leaders May 14 1930s Baseball Standings Cards Cubs Tigers Giants

National Batting Frisch of the Cardinals leads with 28 hits and 413 points. Runs include Doutit and Wilson of the Cards and Cubs at 24. Hafey and Wilson of the Cards and Stephenson of the Cubs drive 23 RBIs. Grimes of the Pirates, Ha ines of the Cardinals, 4 0 pitching records. American batting Jamieson Indians 402. Gehringer Tigers 31 runs. Hellmann Tigers 28 RBIs. Gehringer 42 hits. Alexander Tigers 10 doubles 4 triples. Gehrig Yankees 7 homers. Fonseca Averill Indians 4 stolen bases. Uhle Tigers 0 losses pitching.

National Frisch Cards Doutit Wilson Cubs Hafey Stephenson Grantham Pirates Ott Giants Swanson Reds Flowers Robins Grimes Haines Jamieson Indians Rune—Gehringer Tigers Hellmann Gehringer Alexander Gehrig Yanks Fonseca Averill Johnson Uhle

Leading Hitters Batter Averages Change After Rainouts

The Leading Hitters see Goslin raise his average with two hits in four at St Louis while Hornsby goes hitless at Boston as other Big Six batters sat out due to rain.

Goose Goslin Rogers Hornsby Goslin St. Louis Hornsby Boston

Rival Davis Cup outfits face first round games

Montreal May 15 Rival Canadian and United States Davis Cup teams have completed practice for their first round tie beginning tomorrow. U S selections named John Hennessy and John Van Ruit for singles with Jack Wright and Willard Croker Canada. Doubles likely Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison though Hennessey and Fritz Mercur may play. Final two singles Saturday.

Montreal United ‘States John Hennessey John van" Ruit United States Dr’ Jack “Wright Willard Croker van Ryn Wilmer Allison

Arkansas Bill Sparks Bribery Inquiry in Legislature

In Little Rock on May 15 a heated Arkansas legislature session fueled by a horse racing bill prompted an investigation into irregularities. Reece A. Caudle of the Arkansas Railroad Commission was indicted for bribing a legislator in connection with the bill. Packing wet wool risks heat damage and discoloration, making it unsuitable for worsted manufacture.

Little Rock Arkansas Reece A. Caudle Arkansas Railroad Commission The Grand Sry Regisla Iture

Chicago light heavyweight Tuffy Griffith moves up to heavyweight

Sioux City light heavyweight fighter Jerry Tuffy Griffith will debut in the heavyweight ranks May 24 facing Al Friedman of Boston in a 10 round main event at Chicago Stadium in Kansas City. Roy Grimes, utility first baseman with Kansas City of the American Association, reports.

San Francisco Abe Mann Charley Belanger Ace Hudking Nebraska Belanger New York John Dawson Chick Evans Berengaria Tonight Europe Sandwich Chicago Jerry “Tuffy Griffith Sioux City al Friedman Boston ChicAge Stadium Kansas City Roy Grimes Associated Press

Pyles Runners Mud Horses Attract Derby Attention

Albany May 15 The bunion boys in C C Pyle's trans continental derby jog 40 miles to Anson the 46th control station. Sam Richman New York won yesterdays 24.7 mile lap in 2 47 40 Herbert Hedeman New York was second Pete Gavuzzi England tied with Johnny Salo Passaic N J for fourth day and held lead of one hour 29 minutes 45 seconds. The leaders Gavuzzi Salo Umeri Simpson Richman Granville McNamara Abramowicz list. Twelve hundred Illinois students earned more than 250 000 at the university last year. Louisville May 15 Dirt and mud are focal for Kentucky Derby candidates at Churchill Downs. Windy City Fred Grabber romped to win with Paraphrase Port Harlem Naishapur Lord Bradelbane The Chortaw Ervast Prince Pat Suitor Double Heart Botanical. Expected withdrawals heighten Derby field before Saturdays race. Parkerburg High unveils staff changes named Ross McHenry football coach at Parkersburg High. Steinbicker succeeds Carlson and McHenry replaces Balley.

Albany Texas Bunion Boys C. C. Pyle Anson Sam Richman New York Herbert Hedeman New Yor Pete Gavuzzi England Johnny Salo Passaic N. J Pete Gavizzi John Salo Guisto Umeri Italy Louisville Churchill Downs Windy City Fred M. Grabber Downs Paraphrase Port Harlem Naishapur Lord Bradélbane the Chortaw Ervast Prince Pat Suitor Double Heart Botanical

Steinbicker Named New Beckley High Coach in May

Paul Steinbicker, coach of Beckley High School, was named to a new post in Parkersburg in May. The move updates his coaching duties as Beckley prepares for upcoming season.

Parkersburg Paul Steinbicker Beckley High School

Mid-Atlantic League Yesterday's Baseball Scores

Johnstown defeated Wheeling 7 to 1 and Charleroi edged Scottdale 5 to 4. Cumberland beat Clarksburg 4 to 3, with a 6 to 6 tie in the second Clarksburg game. Fairmont at Jeannette and Clarksburg at Cumberland were listed for today along with Wheeling at Johnstown and Charleroi at Scottdale. Boston defeated Chicago in ten innings 6 to 12. Other games and rain delays noted including Philadelphia 10 Detroit 8 and Washington 9 St Louis 7.

Johnstown Wheeling Charleroi Scottdale Cumberland Clarksburg Fairmont-Jeannette Fairmont Jeannette Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Washington St.Louis New York-Cleveland New ‘York Cleveland St. Boston Scottdats L Pet

Markets and Livestock Prices from Pittsburg and New York

Pittsburg markets show standings for teams and livestock figures for hogs cattle calves sheep and fat ewes with price ranges. Produce prices in New York and other states list Baldwins Rome Willow Twigs Russets and other potatoes with various regional prices and stock bundles.

W. L. Pet Chicago Benis Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Virginia Rome South Carolina Louisiana Alabama

Divine Sinner at Opera House Sparks Reform Theme

Vera Reynolds stars in The Divine Sinner at the Opera House with Ernest Hilliard as a reformed despoiler. The film portrays a dangerous man softened by love as he earns a rightful crown, while the comedy Fare Enough plays in the same program.

Opera House Ernest Hilliard East Vera Reynolds Hax Gue Ernest Wo- Meng

Flashes of Life and Names Across Early 20th Century News

A collage of items from New York and beyond with fashion and trade data, royal aviation plans, a French surgery scene, ancient relics, celebrity name drops, and a Philadelphia dental exhibit. Notable figures include the Duchess of Bedford and Dolores Costello Barrymore, plus Patti Harrold and Seward Meeker in a Hollywood wedding context.

New York Fildom Dolores Costello Barrymore Happy Bride Powers That Be Dolores Costello Hollywood Dolores Barrymore Patti Harrold Ville Harrold Adelina’ Patti Seward Meeker

Fire in surdvice companies debate echoed in courts

Fragmentary OCR notes show discussion among lawmakers in Conn and 135 other fire in surdvice firms regarding McOtintic's decision. Lawson stated the Insurance Department will faithfully observe the judgment of the courts.

Conn Idee McOtintic Lawson Ald Equrts Eau

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