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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

6

National Limiteds Visit Franz and Burka Club Tomorrow

Locals from Clarksburg host the National Limiteds at 3 30 p m on the athletic field promising a class ball game. Felix returns to hot corner and batting eye as Melcho ws brothers likely back in the local battery for a strong matchup against the visiting club.

Franz and Burka Collegians Clarksburg Luther Pord Melchows Brothers Grafton Trimm Grasselli Felix Félix National Limiteds Grafton Wesleyan Ibthe Franz Burka Wesleyan College Robeata Clarksae Generals Mid-Atlantic Collegians Pike Tommy Morgan

Layton May Tour Japan for Billiards Exhibition

Johnny Layton world champion of three cushions may tour Japan in July and August for exhibitions with Kinney Matsuyama, if terms suit. Welker Cochran, former balkline champion, visited Japan two years ago and is connected to the period’s billiards scene.

Johnny Layton Japan Kinney Matsuymin Welker Cochran

Baseball results mid atlantic and national leagues stormy schedule

Clarksburg defeated Cumberland 4 to 1 in mid atlantic league play yesterday. Other games were rained out. Today's matchups include Johnstown at Fairmont Cumberland at Scottdale Clarksburg at Cherleroi Wheeling at Jeannette. In the National League Boston beat Chicago 10 to 8 with several rainouts. Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. In the American League Washington edged Cleveland 4 to 2 with Washington at Philadelphia on the slate.

Clarksburg Cumberland Johnstown Fairmont Scottdale Cherleroi Wheeling Jeanneette Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington Cleveland Gu Ag Detroit

Toronto Woodbine to open season with King’s Plate field

Toronto Ont. The King’s Plate, North America’s oldest continuous racing fixture, will open the Canadian turf season at Woodbine tomorrow with a field of at least 15 starters. In boxing action Mickey Walker, former middleweight champion, meets Paul Swiderski in a 10 round bout, Swiderski replacing George Cook.

Toronto Louisville Mickey Walker

Smith Named Head Coach at Wheeling High

Wheeling May 16 John Smith, longtime assistant to John Knight at Wheeling high school, was named head coach to succeed Knight who left for Bethany College. Smith formerly coached at Grafton high school and led Grafton to two sectional titles at Broaddus College.

Wheeling John Smith Wheeling High School John Knight Bethany College Smith Grafton High School Eve Broaddus College Grafton Hing Bethany

Horseshoe League Added To Y M C A Recreation

A horseshoe league is organizing at the Y M C A per Secretary Curry. The sport known as barnyard golf grows as the Y M C A sponsors it with scheduled matches. Two man teams are sought at the Y M C A, not required to be members. Interested players should contact the secretary immediately.

Curry M. CG. A

Rosenbloom Files Candidacy and State Track Entries

Benjamin L Rosenbloom of Wheel filed formal notice of his candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator. The report notes entry by Arch F Petersen and Bud McKeen for Morgantown's state track meet with events starting at 2 p m. McKeen competes in the 120 yard hurdles and related events while Rupp enters the shot put hammer throw and discus. The forecasted two day meet faces rain affected hurdles practice. Rosenbloom previously sought the senatorial nomination in prior primaries. The date line cites Charleston May 16 and 17 with remarks on scheduling and officials.

Arch F. Petersen Bud McKeen Rupp Riddle Morgantown McKeen Charleston Benjamin L. Rosenbloom Wheel United States Grafton George “W. J Sharp. Rosenbloom

Braves Beat Cubs 10 8 As Richbourg Homers

Diamond Stars Lance Richbourg hit a towering homer to lift the Braves over the Cubs 10 to 8. Rogers Hornsby sparked the Cubs with a two on base rally in the eighth for a temporary lead. Sam Rite continued his hot streak for the Senators, beating the Indians 4 to 2 as he hit in a third straight game. Sam West drove in two runs for the Senators with a homer and a triple. An estimated 150000 doctors are practicing in the United States.

Lance Richbourg Braves Cubs Rogers Hornsby Sam Rite Senators Indians Sam West

Bargain Bill in Net Play in Davis Cup Matches

Thunder shower halted play yesterday as Johnny Van Ryn of East Orange N J neared victory over Dr Jack Wright the Canadian captain. A bargain bill at three Davis Cup matches was on the program for today with first on the schedule.

Philadelphia Johnny van Ryn East Orange N. J Jack Wright

Tennis match interruption delays Van Ryn Wright duel

An interrupted match had Van Ryn ahead 6-2, 3-6, 5-2 with two straight winning strokes needed to settle the issue in under a half minute. Lott versus Rainville did not start due to rain, while the scheduled doubles with Van Ryn and Allison paired with Grdcker wrapped up the afternoon.

van Ryn Wright Deas United States George Lott Chicago Marcel Rainville Montreal Wilmer Allison Austin Texas Willard Grdcker

Toledo Club Pilot Advised to Control Temper

Chicago, May 18, 5 P. Casey Stengel, former New York Giants star, faced Kenesaw Mountain Landis for temper issues during a Toledo club game dispute with umpires. Stengel was suspended, benched three days, and warned of a heavier fine or ban for near riot behavior as Milwaukee game trouble was recounted.

Chicago Casey Stengel Toledo American Association Kenesaw M. Landis Ee Stengel New York Giants Landis Joe Rue Commioner Stengel le Cage Ee Coby

Dusty musings mix wit with odd snippets

A quirky excerpt notes Bach hesitant about composing and droll wordplay about deposing. It mentions snails with eyes at horn tips able to direct gaze to two objects, then a factoid about Paul Revere’s ride allegedly covering 10 miles.

Paul Revere

Derby Day Echoes Tie Of Gallant Fox And Earl Of Sande

Hoytsville Kentucky May 16. The Kentucky Derby centers on two rivals, Gallant Fox, owned by William Woodward, and Earl of Sande riding for Churchill Downs, as 12 to 15 horses are expected to answer the bugle. Tannery leads Kentucky in the betting with Buckeye Poet and Breezing Thru as other contenders. More than 40 000 visitors anticipated amid a festive celebration in Louisville.

Churchill-Downs Louisville Kentucky Gallant Fox National Columbia Central Standard Earl of Derby Hoytsville Kyre Amner- Tea Turt Earl Derby Laside Earl Sanders Firf Bite Lexington Yaarby Rdce Earl of Sande Chuchill Downs Idaho New York Gallant Sir Gallahad Fox Balair Stud William Woodward Chicago Chief Hope Edward R. Badley Tannery Kansa City el Paso St. Louis Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Atlante Cai Te

Flyweight Titleholder Defends Crown Tonight

New York May 16. Bet Wolgast defends his flyweight championship in a 16 round bout with Willie Lamort in Newark at Madison Garden tonight. Wolgast and Lamort claim world titles though New York titles are recognized. Genaro remains a rival for the national crown. Nick Altrock, Washington coach, appears in support.

New York Wolgast Philadelphia Willie Newark Lamort Wolzast New Jersey Frankie Genaro National Boxing Association

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