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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1930

Page

6

Brooklyn Defeats Reds 7 4 To Take Third In NL

Brooklyn Robins defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7 to 4 to secure third place in the National League. Glenn and Adolfo Luque helped fuel the win with strong pitching and timely hitting. Wright homered with one on, and Frederick added a two run shot in the sixth. The Cardinals moved into the first division by beating the Giants 7 to 3, tightening the NL standings.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Associated Press Brooklyn Robins Glenn Adolfo Luque Wright Axnge Jess H Luque Wilbert Robin Cw’s" Confidence ‘In Them Yesteryes Robins Bethem Cincinnati Reds Teague Luaue Frederick

Von Porat to Clash With Jack Gagnon in Chicago Bout

Norwegian heavyweight Von Porat will meet Boston's Jack Gagnon in a 10 round bout at the Chicago Stadium May 28. Gagnon replaces wart Grime who declined the assignment. Porat previously held a four round knockout over Gagnon before losing a return decision.

Chicago von Porat Jack Gagnon Boston Chicago Stadium Agnon Warty Grime Nora Gagnon Griffith Rea

Inspection Trip Completes Derby Blue Grass Tour

Hexington Kentucky May 15. An inspection trip to a dozen thoroughbred farms completes the Earl of Derby's two day Blue Grass visit as guest of Joseph E Widener master of Oakwood Farm. Tomorrow Lord Derby will be entertained at lunch at Pat Hartland Farm Wood County home of former U S Senator Johnson N Camden. He then will go to Louisville for a dinner at the Anis Club hosted by Matt J President of the American Turf Association and executive Peter of Churchill Downs. Lat y he will attend the Kentucky Derby and present the gold trophy to the winner.

Hexington Earl of Derby Matt J American| It Association As.eter Churchill Downs Laty Kentucky

Major League Leaders May 14 Baseball Stats

National League leader notes include Stephenson Cubs 458 hits Frederick Robins 42 Suhr Pirates 27 RBIs Wilson Cubs 27 Cuyler Cubs 7 steals. American League highlights Rice Senators 414 hits Ruth Yankees Bishop Athletics Hodapp Indians 26 runs Oliver Red Sox 42 Cronin Senators 12 triples West Senators 5 Foxx Athletics 6 Simmons Athletics 28 steals Rice Senators 5.

Pewee Center Ee En AB R Pet. Stephenson Cubs O'Doul Phillies P. Waner Pirates Rice Senators Ruth Yankees Simmons Athletics Aise Ta Er National League Stephenson Terry Giants Frederick Robins Comorosky Cuyler Suhr Wilson Klein Bishop Hodapp Indians Oliver Red Sox Cronin West Senators Foxx

Derby Entries Narrow Down

Louisville May 15 16 thoroughbreds remain in contention for Saturdays Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Gallant Fox remains the heavy favorite despite mud aversion after a poor workout while other contenders include Nash and Partridge’s High Foot and Buckeye Poet. The field also features Sydney Breeding Thru and Uncle Luther among notable entries as owners and trainers trim the list. Also reported is word from Baltimore that Pirates center fielder Lloyd Waner will rejoin the club soon after appendix surgery recovery.

Louisville Churchill Downs Gallant Fox Pimlico William Woodward Chicago Janning Earl Sande Nash and Partridge High Foot E. R. Bradley William Zeigler Johnson N. Camden Sydney Bradley Robert Hornsby Chi J Luther Silver Hornsby John Heydler

Belmot Park Opens For Toboggan Handicap Race

Belmont Park opens its 23 day meeting with the Toboggan Handicap featuring seventeen leading sprinters set to race six furlongs for $10,000. The event marks the start of the sport's season at the Long Island track.

Associated Press New York Belmont Park Long Island

Baseball Results MID-ATLANTIC League Snapshot

Yesterday Cumberland defeated Clarksburg 4 to 1 while Johnstown beat Wheeling 8 to 4. Brooklyn triumphed over Cincinnati 7 to 3 and St. Louis edged New York 7 to 3. Other games postponed by rain, with Montreal-like weather noted in Detroit and Chicago matchups.

Cumberland Clarksburg Johnstown Wheeling Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Louis New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston Philadelphia

Chaos spreads as Reds massacre in China event

Two hundred killed and $600000 in loot reported as Reds attack Sitakow on the Han river, burning the town. Garrison at Hanchwan, about 300 men, is overwhelmed and short of ammunition. Missionaries evacuated. attackers well equipped with machine guns.

Hankow China Sitakow Han River Hanchwan Simakow

Fights Last Night Across Cities With Winners and Draws

Chicago-Pat Moore and Memphis club appointed Bobby Allen in Chicago. New Haven Tony Can zoneri outpointed Johnny Farr in New York. Hagerstown Walter Cobb knocked out Pien to Corri in Birmingham. Indianapolis Chuck Wiggins outpointed Joe Sek ya in New York. Rosk Kid Baker and Jack Rosen drew in Tid. American engineers invited to participate in the international congress of General Mechanics to be held in Liege Belgium on August 20.

Indianapolis Chuck Wiggins Joe Sekya New York Rosk Kid Baker Anderson Tid Jack Rosen Chicago Drew Liege Belletum

Diamond Stars Glenn Wright Harvests Strikes and Robins Prevail

Robins defeat Reds 7 to 4 as Glenn Wright homer two triples and a sine gle while Robins secure a strong day at bat. Herman Bell and Cardinals hold Giants to one hit over five innings as Cardinals extend their winning streak to eight.

Associated Press Glenn Wright Robins Rob Ins Reds Herman Bell Cardinals Giants

Preservation Push for West Virginia Scenic Spots in Park System

May 15 Charleston West Virginia federation of garden clubs closes its convention urging that scenic points of the state be preserved and included in a state park system. Officers named include Mrs Julian Bouchelle president Mrs H A Barbee vice president Mrs Frank Mullen secretary and Dr H B Knowlton treasurer. The resolution notes beauty spots and asks for protection within official park designation.

Charleston W. Va Federated Garden Clubs of West Virginia Federation Julian Bouchelle H. ‘A Barbee Paint Pleasant Frank Mullen H. ‘B. Knowlton Morgantown

Hicks Bows to British Star in Women’s Golf Meet

Formby England May 15 Helen Hicks long driving Hew lett youngster bowed to Enid Wilson British star five and four in the quarter final round of the British women's golf championship today Glenna Collett American champion moved to the semifinals by defeating Hilda Cameron Scotland in a closely fought match Collett won lone up

Formby Eng Helen Hicks Hewlett Enid Wilson British Star Glenna Collett Hilda Cameron Scotland Miss Collett

Creager Loses Libel Suit Against Publishing Firms

R B Creager a Republican national committeeman for Texas failed in a $500000 libel suit against Crowell Publishing Company and P F Collier and Sons Distributing Company. A jury returned verdict for the defendants in Brownsville Texas on May 15.

Brownsville Tex R. B. Creager Texas Crowell Publishing Company P. F. Collier and Sons Distributing Company

Important Dry Continued From Page One Auto Financing Confiscation Question

The article discusses debtors holding large sums in lien on automobiles bought on deferred installments and asks whether the government may confiscate seized vehicles under internal revenue or prohibition laws. It notes possible recourse only if the seizure falls under prohibition law and whether age restrictions affect legality.

Lens Ilegal Transportation Internal Revenue

Parks urge expansion to include Blackwater Falls and Seneca Rocks

A resolution pressed to add Blackwater Falls and Seneca Rocks Chimney to the state park program and urged amending flora protection laws to ban collecting within 200 feet of highways. A man named Wellyle faced a $16.60 fine for driving without a valid registration card before Squire Wittman.

Blackwater Falls Seneca Rocks Locks and Meadow Branch

Driver Who Could Not Wait For License Plates Fined

George H. Stewart started from Chicago to Newark in a new car in haste to drive. He painted License Applied on the front of his car and passed many policemen before Taylor county Sergeant Chipps brought him before Squire Wittman. He was fined 16.59 dollars, received a receipt, and a statement that he had applied for a license in Chicago. The sign was removed and destroyed by officers. Officer Brown of the state police brought in a man from Park.

George H. Stewart Chicago Newark N. J West Virginia Taylor County Chipps Squire Wittman Storg Officer Brown Park

Kodak Hour Broadcast Stations Highlight

A fragmented passage notes Kodak Hour expanding radio stations and a new era for the program blending theater and entertainment. It mentions seventy stations and weekly Thursday broadcasts, emphasizing a shift toward wider audience reach and modern media innovation.

Henderson Discharged From City Hospital

George E. Henderson of Monroe Street, who had his hand amputated at City Hospital on Monday, was discharged and returned home this morning.

George E. Henderson Monroe Street City Hospital

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