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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1935

Page

6

Carr China and Rowlesburg to play double header tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon at Athletic Field in Grafton the Carr China and Rowlesburg clubs of the West Virginia State league meet in a 1:30 p m double header. Abie Keener will start the first game with a lineup including Jones Jr Gerkins Robinson Shriver McKinney Young Pugh H Walters Keener PB Walters.

Grafton Carr China Rowlesburg West Virginia Paul Defenbaugh Abie Keener Jones, Jr Gerkins Robinson Shriver Defenbaugh Pat” Walters Preston Dick Robinson Philippi Invaders Athletic Field Rowlesbury Bus” Braithwood Braithwood

North Pole Ice Purity Ad at Main Street

Ice company advertises purity claims for North Pole Ice and invites customers to call or visit W Main Street. Includes phone number 87 372 and location details to attract local buyers.

Main Street

McLarnin Falls to Championship Jinx in Welterweight Title Defense

New York May 29 Jimmy McLarnin, son of Barney Ross, was defeated in the third and deciding welterweight title bout. The Irishman failed to shake off the jinx that has haunted 147-pound champions in their first defense, extending the streak to eleven consecutive defeats since Joe Dundee fell to Jackie Fields in 1929.

New York Jimmy | McLarnin Iin Barney Ross McLarnin Joe Dundee Jackie Fields

Allis Ready For Big Race At Indianapolis Speedway

The Indianapolis 500 track closes for oil cleanup as 33 top drivers prepare for the 500 mile race tomorrow. Short practice spins planned at sunset with a 10 am start time if weather permits. Eight newcomers join veterans amid hopes for a new record and $100,000 prize.

Indianapolis The Motor Speedway Floyd Roberts Los Angeles George Connor San Bernardino Calif Clay Weather Ralph Hepburn Fred Frame Deacon Litz Cummings

Barney Ross regains welterweight crown at Polo Grounds

Barney Ross defeats Jimmy McLarnin in fifteen brutal rounds to reclaim the welterweight title at the Polo Grounds before about 31,000. Referee Jack Dempsey and two judges, Goldberg and Lecron, favor Ross, with McLarnin manager Pop Foster hinting at retirement. Ross, bleeding and with a damaged left hand from round seven, outslugged the challenger and carried the fight with sustained pressure to secure the decision.

Alan Gould Associated Press New York Barney Ross Chicago Jimmy McLarnin McLarnin Polo Grounds Pop Foster Jimmy Ross Jack Dempsey Dempsey Abe Goldberg George Lecron Barney Foster State Athletic John Phelan Jack Goldberg Lecron

South American Champ Defeats U. S. Net Star at French Open

Paris May 29 Anita Lizana of Chile, South American champion, defeated Dorothy Aldrus of Stamford Conn 7 5 1 today in the second round of the French championships. Lizana won after a 3 1 score in the earlier rounds before rain halted play. Andre Merlin, ex French Davis Cup player, beat Josef Malecek of Czechoslovakia 2 4 6 4 6 2 in a rain interrupted match. Vivian MacGrath of Australia defeated Martin Ellmer of Switzerland 6 3 6 3 6 3 in another third round match.

Paris Anita “1Avana Chile Dorothy Aldrus Stamford Conn Lizana Andre Merlin Josef Malecek Czechoslovakia Vivian MacGrath Australia Maritin Ellmer

Dayton Ducks cling to top in Mid Atlantic race

The Dayton Ducks hold a slim lead in the Mid Atlantic League as Huntington and Johnstown threaten. Huntington swept Dayton in three straight games, with a 12-8 loss by Dayton. Johnstown beat Beckley 16-2, while Portsmouth rallied to defeat Newark 12-7. Akron swept Charleston 12. Teams head to next-night games at various fields including Huntington, Zanesville, Beckley at Portsmouth, Dayton at Johnstown, and Easton at Johnstown.

Associated Press Dayton Ducks Huntington Johnstown Ducks Dayton Red Birds Beckley Jawns Portsmouth Pirates Oneville Greys Akron Yankees Charleston Senators Huntin Zanesville Portsmouth

Fights Last Night From Quincy to Terre Haute Boxing Cards

The report lists middleweight Quincy Kid Leonard of East Moline stopping Freddy Hiler of Louisville. Bobby Fonza weighing 135 pounds faced Rick Porter of Terre Haute at 138 pounds. Chief Parris of Houston battled Eddie Murdock of Tulsa at 157 pounds, with a draw at 146 pounds in Oklahoma City.

Quincy Kid Leonard East Moline Ill Freddy Hiler Louisville Bobby Fonza Rick Porter Terre Haute Ind Houston Tex Chief Parris Tulsa Okla Drew Eddie Murdock Oklahoma City

Reds Win Streak Grows In 13 4 Victory Over Braves

The Cincinnati Reds stretched their winning streak to six with a 13 to 4 rout of the Boston Braves. Kampouris and Riggs paced the offense with multiple hits including a triple and two doubles, as Cincinnati sits in sixth with 16 wins and 16 losses. Pirates beat Phillies 3-1 in another National League game. Tigers topple Yankees 8-3 on two homers by Rogell and Grinberg. Athletics beat White Sox 6-5 on homers. Browns defeat Red Sox 6-5 behind 13 hits to Grove. Newsom yields five runs as Cleveland edges Washington 5-4.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Braves Boston Pirates Phillies Kampouris Riggs Lombardi Reds Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Pittsburgh Pirates Tigers Yankees Jim Weaver Philly Detroit Tigers Bill Rogell Hank Grinberg Athletics Chicago White Sox Browns St. Louis Browns Red Sox Lefty Grove Indy Wes Ferrell Grove Cleveland Buck Newsom Washington Ladi Shade Senators

National Open at Oakmont Starts June 6 in Pennsylvania

A field of 139 professionals and 23 amateurs will tee off in the National Open at Oakmont, Pa, June 6. Starters include most top U S golfers and seven players from other nations, led by Sid Brews the South African champion. The U S Golf Association scheduled starting times to attract spectators with regular intervals.

New York Oakmont United States Sid Brews United States Golf Association

Dawson to Substitute For Ailing Bob Jones

Joyce Wethered arrives in New York for a series of exhibition golf matches and will partner with Johnny Dawson in her opening match replacing Bobby Jones who is sidelined by appendicitis at his Atlanta home. The pair was set to face Glenn Collet Ware and Gene Sarazen at the Women's National Golf and Tennis Club in Glen Head, Long Island.

New York Joyce Wethered Johnny Dawson Bobby Jones Saez Jones Glen~ Na ‘Collet Ware Gene Sarazen Glen Head L. I Atlanta

Standings and Scores From National and American Leagues

Baseball standings and results from yesterday show Cincinnati routing Philadelphia while Pittsburgh edged Boston as rain affected other games. Today schedule includes Chicago at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Boston with several key matchups. Also notes golf figures Gene Sarazen Olin Dutra Henry Picard and Paul Runyan among late starters.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Chicago St.Louis Gene Sarazen Olin Dutra Henry ‘Picard Hershey Paul Runyan

Wrestling results from various cities last night

Providence saw Dan O'Mahoney of Ireland defeat Emil Dusek in straight falls. Zaharias of Pueblo beat Ray Steele two out of three falls in Indianapolis. Gavaraldi of Italy defeated Frank Brunowicz in New Haven, then Eli Fisher. Dusek of Omaha defeated Ted Christy in San Diego. Chief Little Wolf of Oklahoma beat Vic Christy in San Francisco. Nick Lutze of Venice defeated Wee Willie Davis in California as Davis could not return after the first fall. Conservation Commission announced five bass streams opened to fishing one month early. Guyandotte, Island Creek, Twelve Pole, Mud River, and Kanawha from mouth to Braxton Gilmer line. All had closed for spawning. Any catch remains lawful including frogs.

New Haven Conn Gino Garibaldi Italy Frank Brunowicz Utica Eli Fisher Rutgers San Francisco Chief Little Wolf Oklahoma Vic Christy California Nick Lutze Venice Wee Willie Davis Virginia Sati Guyandotte Island Creek Muder Mingo- Dowell County Inc Kanawha Braxton-Gilmer County

Five Bass Streams Opened on Featain Day at Charleston

Anglers in West Virginia will find five bass streams opened on Featain Day in Charleston on May 29. Officials say the waters at each stream offer accessible fishing and celebrate local river heritage with planned events nearby.

Charleston West, Virginia

Hugh M Phail Elected Council President in Morgantown

Hugh M Phail selected to presidency of the Interstate Council for the coming year at West University Morgantown. He is a law student and son of Mr and Mrs Hugh R McPhail Jr of Parkview. He has attended the university five years and belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha as house manager and Chi Sigma Delta economics honorary, previously an Interfraternity Council treasurer.

T Wort Hugh R. McPhy West ’ University Morgantown Interstate Council McPhail Hugh R. McPhail Parkview Pi Kappa Alpha Cral Fraternity Chi Sigma Delta Economics Interfraternity Council

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