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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

6

Yankees Triumph In Fifth Game Of Series

The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 11 to 4 to take a commanding 8 game lead. Lefty Grove faltered again as the Athletics were held to eight hits while Henry Johnson and Archie Campbell starred for New York. Donohue’s season debut helped Cincinnati beat Chicago 7 to 2 as sensational defense blanked the Cubs.

Associated Pro Aterican League Rolay Connie Macl New York Yankees Philadelphians Yankees Athletic Mackmen Ed" Morris Boston Red Sox Tom Zachary Washington Squators Senators Walter Beck St. Louis Browns Ted Blankenship George Connally Loutive Brown Honis Cincinnati Teds Chicago Cubs Pete Donohue Cals Reds Donohue

Stanford Track Victors Prep For National Meet

Stanford track and field winners from the eastern intercollegiate meet at Harvard will compete against champions from the Big Ten and Missouri Valley conferences at the national intercollegiate championships at Soldier Field on June 8 and 9. Local prep action features Ace Hudkins in a tuneup bout before a championship clash with Mickey Walk, set for Monday night in Lincoln Nebraska.

Chicago Stanford Harvard Soldier Field Lincoln Neb Ace Hudkins Mickey Walk

Marathon golf feat tops 90 holes in 12 hours

Dex Moines spectator reports Russell Mua Jue completing a grueling mastic throw style golf session, playing 90 holes across final courses in 12 hours and minutes at an average under seven strokes per course. He carded 856 par total on 12 courses. He reportedly walked 20 miles during the effort and logged 30 birdies, losing five pounds in the process. Ann Arbor scene notes Rennie Oosterbaan’s college career ending after three all American football selections plus stints in basketball and baseball. New York: Japan and the United States vie to meet European Zone winners in the Davis Cup, with the final bracket set after Japan eliminates Canada for the Chicago date in June.

Dex Moines Russel Mua Jue Tve Haas Ann Arbor Rennie Oosterbann Michigan Oosterbann New York Japan United States Chicago Canada

Double Bill at Memorial Day Baseball At High School

A county baseball league double header dominates Memorial Day activities at the high school athletic field tomorrow. Carr China faces Wendel in the first game at 2. Rosemont meets the B and C outfit in the second. Attendance is expected to be strong with fair weather, as Rosemont Wendel and B and C are highlighted as top contenders. Admission is 50 cents. Support the league and see two quality contests.

Carr China Wendel Rosemont Prpe B. O

Boxing Results From Cities Across Nation

AP report lists several boxing outcomes with winners and locations including Wolgast of Philadelphia defeating Willie Dyes of Charleroi and Canzoneri stopping Claudie Wilson of Birmingham. Walker of Cleveland defended his title by beating Morulli in ten rounds. Holtzer of France KO’d Harry Crisp in Cleveland and other collegiate football notes appear.

Cleveland, O Mickey Walker Tony Morullo New Oleans Maurice Holtzer France Harry Crisp Cleveland Joey Ross Cleve Madison Wis University Land Jimmy — Russo Wisconsin

West Grafton pupils shine in city track meet

Nearly 100 elementary boys competed for school honors in West Grafton’s city schools championship on the high school field under Arel O Petersen. Top performers included Shoemaker Fetterman, Reed, Gilhausen, Moran, and Martin among others, with First and West districts leading the points race and medals planned for standout individuals and schools.

West Grafton Petterman Arel O’ Petersen Thelsland Tng Fetterman Reed Boston Son School West First Central East South Garrison Blue Gilhausen Moran Nicodemus Read Martin Shoemaker Desiz

Qualifying Drive For 400 Mile Indianapolis Race

Motorsports coverage notes a last day for drivers to qualify their cars for the 16th Indianapolis 400 mile race. Officials scheduled hours from ten to five for five pilots to attempt the effort.

Indianapolis

Reigh Count Out Of Race In Derby and Belmont

Chicago reports John D. Hurtz alleges a $50,000 kick while Reigh Count, the Kentucky Derby winner, was hurt by a kick at the post. The colt suffered a one inch cut on his left hind leg and was withdrawn from the $40,000 Belmont Stakes on June 4 due to the persistent wound. Mrs Hertz remains convinced Reigh Count could have won and claimed supremacy and top earnings.

Chicago John D. Hurtz Reigh Mrs. Hertz

Reigh Count to Transfer From Churchill Downs to Arlington Park

Mrs Hepburn confirms champion horse Reigh Count will be moved from Churchill Downs in Louisville to Arlington Park in Chicago. She says the horse is sound and rumors of permanent injury are false. The plan is to end training temporarily to safeguard future health with hopes of racing again in the summer.

Churchill Downs Louisville Arlington Park Chicaro

Baseball and boxing note: yesterday and today slate

Yesterday's results show Cincinnati 2 Chicago 1 and St. Louis 2 Chicago 1 in rain affected games. Today Chicago at St Louis, Detroit at Cleveland, Washington at New York. Also minor league results Clarksburg Scottdale Cumberland Wheeling Jeannette Johnstown Charleroi with rain interruptions. plus a joke about dodging a collector.

Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Washington Chicago Detroit Cleveland Clarksburg Scottdale Cumberland Fairmont Wheeling Jeannette Johnstown-Charleroi Johnstown Charleroi L Pet W. 1. Pet Fairmont Id Jeannette U

Sarazen Plots Return to Golf Glory and Olympia Fields

Gene Sarazen credits health, a Florida horse, and a strict diet under Artie McGovern for his winter form. He expects to contend at Olympia Fields Open, aiming to better his third-place Open finish last year as he heads toward a possible peak season.

New York Gene Sarazen Florida Horse New Port Rickey Fla Artie McGovern Babe Ruth Johnny Farrell Artie Olympia Fields Tam

B and C Wallop Rosemont Nine in 5 4 tilt

H and O team wins county baseball clash over Ryment in seven innings on local field. Shipplett out in third after collision while Ted Henry scores on a misplay. C Jones relieves and allows five hits as B and C wallop Rosemont with F Gerkins and W Gerkins leading at bats.

Rysemont Shipplett Rosemont Heaver Ted Henry C. Jones Wright B. & Q. Heaver F. Gerkins Shop W. Gerkins Rosemont Poal Jones Hini Garrett Robinson Tho R. Jones A Mure MelIntosh E. Nplett P Spatafore Deveritt Gerking Henry Willaims Hamrick J. Gerkins Reed Rehan Rf. Hodel P. Ssan Deverit W Gerkins L. Jones Garrett

United States Wins P G A Championship Title by 288

The United States posted a score of 288 to secure victory in the Professional Golfers Association Championship. The team dominated the event, finishing with a clear lead and earning the title after a strong collective effort from its players.

United States Professional Golfers Association

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