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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
6
In a tight National League race, the Brooklyn Dodgers rally for a 9-5 win over St Louis powered by 15 hits including three homers. Dolph Camilli and Lew Riggs homer, Jim Wasdell drives in a key four-run inning with a two-run blast. Fred Fitzsimmons pitches six strong in relief. The Cardinals still lead by two games.
Yesterday results: Philadelphia 9 Chicago 2. Cleveland Washington rained out. Today National League games include Brooklyn at Chicago Allen or Higbe against Olsen. New York at Pittsburgh Hub Bell vs Butcher. Boston at Cincinnati Javery vs Vander Meer. Philadelphia at St Louis night game St Johnson vs Crouch. Chicago at Washington Dietrich against Hudson. St Louis at New York Auker vs Gomez. Only games scheduled.
Pitcher six-hit performance by Boston in the nightcap yielded a 4-1 Boston win while Cleveland and Washington were rained out. In the National League, Cincinnati beat New York 6-5 on Chuck Aleno's bases-loaded pinch single in the ninth, Pittsburgh edged Boston 9-8 in a wild game, and Philadelphia defeated Chicago 2-1.
The Agriculture department under the sugar control law increased quotas in stages as prices climbed amid rising consumer demand. Officials indicated possible quota suspensions like in 1939 if prices threaten to spike further, noting that lifting limits could flood markets and depress prices, disadvantaging hoarding consumers.
The Treasury outlines inducements for purchasing notes expected to pay income or excess profits taxes after Jan 1 1942. Notes cannot be bought before that date and redeemable only after three months, with interest through Aug 1 1943 if held. Notes nontransferable, taxed federally and by state and local but not income or property taxes. A separate item notes costly artists’ chair brushes at $450 a pound.
St Louis managers and players warn that continued injuries could jeopardize the pennant chase. Key figures Mancuso Slaughter Shoun Cooper Mize Crespi Brown Moore Padgett and Crabtree all miss time or play through setbacks, yet the club remains ahead in the National League as Brooklyn series ends with split games.
A large crowd gathered yesterday evening at the Maple Avenue playground for a Lawn Fete under the supervision of the Maple Avenue playground council. The event featured softball croquet volley ball and basketball games with lawn tables offering refreshments for guests.
Beaumont playground under the supervision of the Beaumont playground council held nine weiner roasts at Payne’s Crossing yesterday evening. Thirty five people enjoyed the event.
The Brownlow Park Recreation team edged Grafton Shoe Hospital 6 to 5 after a fourteen inning battle on local grounds. The contest was the year's most hard fought, with a return game planned against the visitors soon.
Bluefield rallied in the ninth to beat Logan 8-7 in a Mountain State league game as four straight singles produced two runs. Logan tied the score in the bottom of the inning. Bobby Cristo scored on an error in the tenth to lift Ashland past Williamson 3-2.
Charley Keller and Joe DiMaggio power the Yankees to a 13th inning win over the Tigers with a three run homer set up by DiMaggio. Reds beat the Giants on a bases loaded ninth by Chuck Aleno. Benny McCoy lifts the Athletics over the White Sox with a grand slam. Stu Martin drives five runs as the Pirates topple the Braves. Roy Cullenbine and Tex Hughson spark the Browns and Red Sox in openers, Hughson pitching six strong to win. Jim Wasdell plates a three run homer for the Dodgers, Podgajny shuts down the Cubs with a six hitter.
Entries for the US Golf Association amateur championship near. Defending champ Dick Chapman now an army air field instructor in Alabama. Contenders include Frank Stranahan, Mario Gonzales, John Goodman, Bud Ward, Ellsworth Vines, and Sam Perry among others. Field likely about 650 with sectional eliminations set for Denver August uy and August 14 elsewhere.
Rumors swirl about Pritzie Zivic's high spots before clashing with Red Cochrane in Newark While Eddie Briers circus may raise pay to lure Jack Dempsey, American League attendance tops last year but could dip without tighter races Stars like Jack Dempsey Lou Nova and Billy Conn feature in Puerto Rico previews Eddie Leonard the long-time st. Staging star dies Eddie Apostoli trains at Norfolk Naval Base Tom Harmon becomes WJR Detroit sports director Connie Ryan and Lester Burge trades loom Duke coach Add Warren manages a Delaware stock farm plus Gene Sarazen's Connecticut dairy profits report
Governor M M Neely will address a large program marking a new factory project. U S Senators Kilgore and Rosier, state officials, mayors, Westinghouse executives attend. An eight block parade precedes the speaking. Mystic Knights of Light initiations planned. George H Bucher and Roy B White attend luncheon and dinner. Rosier to speak at Morgantown airport schedule dedication by Pennsylvania Central Airlines.
Dr. Lionel A. W. Ford, a U. S. government aquatic biologist, explains that the age of California sardines can be determined from their scales. He has conducted research to support this method.
The US naval transport West Point, carrying American consular officials and other nationals home from wartime Europe, passed Sandy Hook for New York Harbor at 9 28 a m EST. Poor visibility slowed her pace and docking was now unlikely at the 11 a m EST schedule. A US Coast Guard cutter departed the Battery after 8 30 a m EST to meet her.
Legal notice of suit J H Watts versus Kuhs and unknown heirs to remove a cloud on 36 acres in Taylor County WV. Respondents must appear within one month of first publication. attorney signers and dates follow. Contains additional chancery case Phillie R Tareadder vs Abron Taylor Luzadder seeking divorce from bonds of matrimony. Returned process shows service issues and long form notices.
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