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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
9
The Erie Sailors and the Senators split a doubleheader. Erie won 8 to 7 in 10 innings in the opener, and the Senators took the nightcap 7 to 5. Key moments included late rallies, multiple lead changes, and a seventh inning drive before a decisive 10th inning by the Sailors.
New York June 9 Belmont stakes for three year olds will run at Belmont Park tomorrow with William duPont Jr.'s Dauber favored to win. Cravat, Stagehand and Lawrin are among hopefuls in the field of about five to six entrants expected to parade at 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. Dauber aims to complete a triple crown bid after Preakness and Kentucky Derby showings.
The government will buy larger quantities of surplus farm products for distribution to relief recipients. Secretary Wallace said the action aims to ease urban unemployment and price depressions, directing the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation to proceed under the president’s leadership. Senate approved $50,000,000 for surplus commodity purchases and additional funds for June and the new fiscal year starting July 1.
Cubs routs and late-game drama unfold as Bill Posedel and Mungo anchor the win. Mungo fields four straight hits before leaving, while Camilli and Lavagetto commit errors as the club maintains pressure. Cardinals edge Phillies 8-7 in 11 innings as Mickey Owen delivers the decisive single off Hugh Mulcahy.
In a 12 inning marathon, Klein homered pinch hitting for Sivess and Stainback tied the score in the ninth with a single, while Padgett cleared the bases with a seventh inning homer after Philadelphia had tied it. Macon earned the win by pitching two innings as St Louis outlasted Philadelphia.
Charles Town June 3 Mafuta a three year old chestnut daughter of Cheo kee and Glan led early at Monticello and held on to win the six and a half furlong feature ride by Beverly Hacker the leading apprentice. Schley Nurse was third. Payouts include Matuta 12 20 and the daily double paid 64. A crowd of 4001 attended with tomorrow’s Sagamore Handicap expected.
Red Ruffing pitched a masterful game allowing seven hits with one walk and five strikeouts to lead the New York Yankees to a 51-1 win over Detroit. Joe DiMaggio snapped out of a slump with a seventh homer as Ruffing stayed unbeaten since Opening Day, supported by timely Yankee hitting and a solid offense.
Washington defeats Chicago 5 to 1 as Wesley Ferrell goes the distance for his ninth win. Al Simmons homers and adds a double, driving in two while Chicago errors aid the Senators. Simmons, Ferrell, and Lewis star in a steady eight-hit attack. attendance 19,000.
Washington June 3 the senate rejected a relief bill that would let West Virginia Florida and Georgia avoid contributing 85 percent of project costs to the Public Works Administration. Sen Neely argued the three states protected by constitutions banning bond issues would benefit most. Sen Adams countered the move unfair to others and objected.
Results from the Negro softball league show Spring Hill defeating Pirates 13 to 5, Watkins beating St Albans 8 to 5, and Second Avenue slipping past Rangers 1 to 0.
Wayne Johnson, aged 1, watched his father and neighbors vie to shoot a poultry-killing hawk for weeks. He then used an air rifle and killed the bird with the first shot, ending the effort.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter of Logan announced a daughter born June 2 at McMillan hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James Hartwell of Spring Hill announced a son born May 28. Mr. and Mrs. A C Austin of Dunbar announced a daughter born June 1 at Staats hospital. A daughter was born May 30 at Stasis hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert C Stearts of Clay. A son was born yesterday at McMinnan hospital to Mr. and Mrs. L G Tate of Price street. A daughter was born yesterday afternoon at St Francis hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore of 612 Hall street.
Federal agents renewed activity in the kidnap murder of 12 year old Peter Levine in New Rochelle search a shack on a rocky island near the discovery site for the headless torso. A motor boat was seen nearby possibly used to dump the body into Long Island Sound. Investigators planned to inspect the boat for blood stains and search the shack for copper wire.
A fragmentary racing page lists horses owners and odds for multiple races including Grand Light, Time Lady Patrol, Endymion, Posterity, Peaceful, and other entries with speeds, times, and claiming handicaps. Several horse names and jockeys appear with broken spellings and unclear punctuation.
Spring Fork Ig defeated the Dana Ducks 10 to 2 yesterday as pitcher Carr struck out 12 and allowed four hits. The win showcased strong pitching and timely hitting to secure the victory.
Charleston officials hailed the final USHA funds application for the low cost housing project as the best yet received. Philip H Hill credited Clyde Jarratt and Lewis Hark for maps and data while noting the decision on the project awaits USHA. The plan seeks retention of the Estill street site with appraisals listing a $9,000 30,000 square foot incinerator site and higher options toward Court street.
Athens June 3 Jason Raines aged 75 earned a bachelor of arts degree at Concord State Teachers College joining 108 other graduates. The Lenore teacher, oldest in the college’s 62 year history, has taught in one room schools for 52 years and will soon guide about 25 Mingo County pupils with the new credential.
Valley Grove baseball team seeks a Sunday game and invites managers to call 20- for scheduling details. The call-in number is partially visible in the notice.
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