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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

6

Yankees Ruth Gehrig power in doubleheader rout

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig powered the Yankees to a doubleheader sweep over the Philadelphia Athletics, with Ruth slamming two homers in the first game and eight total across both games, while teammates followed suit as Washington beat Boston and St. Louis tightened NL standings. Cards take first, Phillies top Giants on Klein’s late homer, Cubs beat Pirates as H J H Papke leads Bethany Lutheran church in St. Louis for 39 years.

Binte Babe Ruth Yankees Babe Lou Gehrig Jor Shawkey Ruth Esterday Philadelphia Athletics Bt. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Braves Chuck Klein Phil’ies New York Giants Philadelphia New York Klein Phillies Giants Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates

Baseball Results MID-ATLANTIC and Leagues Summary

MID-ATLANTIC results show Fairmont sweeping Jeannette 5-1 and 3-0, Cumberland edging Clarksburg 5-4, Johnstown 6- Wheeling 4, Charleroi 8-Scottdale 5, with several matchups set for today including Cumberland at Fairmont and Wheeling at Scottdale. National and American League scores include Chicago beating Pittsburgh 12-5 and 20-13 in two New York games, and Washington winning twice over Boston as Detroit, St Louis, and Cleveland also notch wins.

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

Singer Faces Fernandez in Madison Square Garden Return

In New York on May 23 Al Singer meets Ignacio Fernandez in a 10 round rematch at Madison Square Garden as he seeks the mental hurdle to challenge Sammy Mandell for the lightweight crown. Singer carries betting odds over Fernandez and is tagged a 2 to 1 favorite. The card also features Nel Tarleton versus Joe Scalfaro in a 10 round featherweight bout and Lew Massey facing Johnny McMullan in the opener.

New York al Singer Brons Idle Sammy Mandell Madison Square Garden Singer Ignacio Fernandez Fernandez Nel Tarleton England Joe Scalfaro Lew Massey Philadelphia Johnny McMollan Glasgow Scotland

Rascals Meet Favored Carr China In Grafton Tilt

Two Grafton city teams collide tonight in the Taylor county baseball circuit final game of week one at Athletic Field at 5 30. The Carr China Company nine faces the Grafton Rascals with no lineup set. Carr China is favored after Fleming ton’s 18 1 victory over East Grafton. Melchori was the lone Grafton scorer and Martin limited the locals to four hits.

Grafton Taylor County Carr China Company Grafton Rascals Report Coal Company Grafton Rasseals

Western Conference track preliminaries spark drama in 30th meet

In Chicago on May 23, the Simpsons Tolans Rockaways and Sentmans led preliminaries for the Western Conference track and field championships. Anticipated clash features George Simpson of Ohio State and Eddie Tolan of Michigan in the 100 yard dash. Hurdles include Dick Rockaway, Lee Senman, and Zeise. Four teams Illinois defending champion Michigan Ohio State and Wisconsin contend for the title.

Chicago Simpsons Tolans Rockaways Sentmans George Simpson Ohio State Eddie Tolan Michigan Dick Rockaway Lee Senman Tllinois Zeise Wisconsin Ilinois

U S tennis team aims to extend Davis Cup lead over Mexico

Washington reports Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn will partner to strengthen the United States 2 0 advantage over Mexico in the Davis Cup. The pair face Alfonso Anda and Manuel Mano in doubles as part of the American Zone second round. A victory would seal advancement and set up an overseas trip aboard the Berengaria for further competition.

Washington United States Mexico Wilmer Allison John van Ryn Dasning Alfonso Anda Manuel Mano Associated Press Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Merlean Seaieen Chevy Chase du Nagke Berengaria Asotel France Rita

Major League Leaders Ranking Names and Stats Brief

Major league leaders include Battitg Herman Robins at 413 runs Terry Giants with 35 hits Frederick Robins 55 doubles Frisch Cardinals 15 tripes Cuyler English oube 6 home runs Wilson Cubs 12 RBIs Kiela Phil sea 36 stolen bases Cuyler Cubs batting Rice Senators .404 runs Ruth Yankees 36 hits Rice Senators 55 doubles Cronin Senators 15 triples West Senators 6 home runs Ruth Yankees 12 RBIs oxx Athletics 39 stolen bases Rice Senators 7

Battitg Herman Robins Terry Giants Frederick Frisch Cardinals Cuyler English Oube Wilson Cubs Kiela Philsea Rice Senators Ruth Yankees Cronin West Oxx Athletics

Big League Sluggers Do Heavy Cannonading In Yesterday's Games

Yesterday's major league games produced heavy slugging across 10 matchups with 46 pitchers shelled for 155 singles 40 doubles eight triples and 26 home runs leading to 126 total runs The combined team batting average was .206 with the National League at .310 and American League at .302 Heaviest action occurred in Philadelphia where the Yankees and Athletics combined for 14 home runs and 15 singles against 14 pitchers in one day’s battering.

New York Philadelphia Yankees Athletics Duit

Irvine Hadley Delivers Two Wins Over Senators in Damp Sox

Irvine Hadley and Bob Senators defeat the Red Sox twice as the team racks up 8-2 and 13-1 victories. George Uhle shines for the Tigers, limiting the White Sox to six hits and earning three strong innings of work.

Irvine Hadley Bob Senators Red Sox George Uhle Tigers White Sox

Revised Taylor County baseball schedule list of games

The article presents a revised schedule for the Taylor County Baseball League with numerous matchups across May to September, naming teams such as East End, Reppert Coal Co., W. A., Wendell, Carr China Company, Rascals, and Mo. W. A. It includes dates and venues at various towns including Grafton Flemington Wendell and East End, noting multiple doubleheaders and venue shifts. The text also briefly references sports results, including Chuck Klein hitting a 11th homer and other game outcomes, alongside unrelated local crime notes about a drowning and a suspected smuggling case.

East End Reppert Coal W. A. Va Wendell Carr China Company Rascals Reppert Goal Company W. A Endell Reppert Coal Co Ragseals Reppert Coal Company Raseals Carr Shing Company Fast End Grafton Flemington Plemington M. W Wendell East End Grafton Reppert Coal Company Cart China Co Flemington F Grafton Rascals Grafton Wendell

Liquor Barons Hire Boys to Row Ale Across River

Buffalo officers report a drowning of a boy rum runner prompts a crackdown on liquor barons who employ youths to row liquor across the Niagara River from Canada. The practice has been widespread in recent years, drawing federal attention from the western New York district.

Buffalo N. Y New York Lquor Barons Niagara River Canada

Investigation into Communist influence in US groups

The committee was directed to probe Communist party membership in the United States along with the Am Alter Trading Corporation of New York and the Soviet Union's official commercial representative. The measure also called for studying Communist propaganda in schools and in groups advocating overthrow of the US government. Snell said agents were active among African Americans and in the southern industrial sections, and that committee evidence justified the investigation.

Mittee Communiist Party United States Aimtorg Trading Corporation New York Daily Worker Ipsh America Moscow Communist Party South Snell Rules Committee

Truster's Notice of Sale for Gratton Lot in Grafton

Public auction set for June 14 1930 at 2 pm at the front door of the courthouse in Grafton Gratton to sell southern half of lot 94 on the Fetterman plat, West Boyd Street, conveyed to Watson Lewis and Lulu Lewis by D Cole and wife March 30 1928, cash terms, trustee Harry Friedman. Executor notice follows for Ethel L Roach estate with claims to Grafton Banking Trust Co May 23 1930.

Watson Lewis Lulu Lewis Taylor County W. Va Said Fetterman Gratton Boyd‘atroat Grafton Heald Lewis and Wits D. Cole Ward Harry. Friedman Ethel L. Roach Anilall Grafton Banking & Trust Co

Truster's Sale Of Gratton District Lots In Taylor County

Public auction to sell trust deed property dated September 27 1928 by Cora M Jones and husband to trustee W Merle Watkins. Property includes two adjoining lots in Gratton township with lanes and streets described and bounded by Lincol n Street Bluemont cemetery Stolzenfels lots and 30 foot streets. Terms cash.

Cora M. Jones W. Merle Watking Taylor County Gratton Lincoln Street Bluemont Cemetery Stolzenfels Merle Watkins

Notice of trustee replacement in Grafton mortgage trust

The Home Building and Loan Association of Grafton West Virginia will move in Taylor County Circuit Court on June 14 1930 at nine o clock for appointment of a new trustee in place of A W Burdett deceased. The trust deed dated August 20 1924 and recorded in trust deed book AB page 282 secures a loan of 600 00 from the undersigned. By W Morle Watkins M 23307613 its Attorney.

Autrice Howell Home Building and Loan Association of Grafton W. Va Circuit Court Taylor County Ald A.W. Burdett Home Building & Loan Ansociation West Virginia W. Morle Watkins Tts

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