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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
6
Detroit’s Schoolboy Rowe remains a top arm with nine wins and two losses, delivering seven hits in a standout performance against the Yankees to lift Detroit to first in the American League. The Dodgers sweep Pirates in a doubleheader as Chicago tops Philadelphia in extra innings, tightening NL standings.
Yesterday Brooklyn and Pittsburgh played, ending 8 8 and 3 7 respectively. Today Cincinnati visits Boston with Turner and Moore facing Salvo and Strincevich. St Louis at New York features Cooper and Bowman against Gumbert and Melton. Chicago at Brooklyn has Raffensberger opposing Tamulis, while Pittsburgh visits Philadelphia with J Bowman facing Blanton.
Fleming ton exploded for eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat Quality Market 10 to 2 on the First Ward diamond. Spencer held the visitors to two hits, guiding Flemington to the win as Swisher endured the surging attack. Ed wards entered as reliever amid Flemington’s blitz and was credited with the relief appearance.
Five truckers began 10 day jail terms for violating highway road limits. Among those jailed are Stanley Feather 41 Chester F Sister 36 and Bruce A Richard 35 all from Hazelton West Virginia. The report notes additional individuals and locations connected to the case.
Associated Press notes three standout performances in Major League action. Schoolboy Rowe of Detroit limited the Yankees to seven hits while driving in three with a triple and a double. Jimmie Foxx slammed a tvo-run homer for Boston to edge Cleveland, and Joe Kuhel collected two hits and drove in two during Chicago's 11 inning victory over Philadelphia.
Tennis star Frank Kovacs from Oakland defeated George Toley of Los Angeles 4-6 14-12 6-1 in a nervy quarter final at the Midwood club invitation. Kovacs entertained the crowd with quirky remedies for faults as he overcame six match points. He advances to meet Bobby Riggs in the semi finals after Riggs beat Hank Prusoff 4-6 8-6. Elwood Cooke then beat Ted Schroeder to face Don McNeill in the other half.
Huntington aims for a second win in a state series against Parkersburg after an 18-5 Huntington victory. The deciding game, if needed, could be held in Huntington Saturday with the LaWaner brothers pitching against Parkersburg.
A field of 185 golfers including top amateurs and pros teed off at the Milwaukee open on the North Hills course. Ralph Williamson led the pros with 64, while Harvey Reidemann and Jimmy Milward posted strong 67 and 66 respectively. Many players posted under par in favorable conditions as rain threatened before Sunday's 36-hole finals.
Saratoga Springs New York opens the yearly yearling thoroughbred market. Colonel Edward R Bradley buys into a gamble promising a five dollar bonus if any horse wins Tate races between 1941 and 1942. About 675 high grade yearlings are offered as society and buyers flood the sales ring.
Bluefield short late rally fails as Logan expands Mountain State league lead with a 6-5 win. Indians jump ahead with three early runs off Vic Sorrell while Bluefield errors aid Ashland hurlers. Huntington’s Aces rally in eighth to make it 6-5. all-star game slated for Blue Islet det Mountain State and Virginia night.
Beckley West Virginia August 2 Thirteen of forty four positions for the seventh annual North South charity football game at Charleston remain to be filled. J R Van Meter says seven North squad and six South squad slots are open. Eligibility is limited to 1939 high school seniors. Training begins August 16 with travel to Charleston August 22.
Waterbury report notes Ed Dolan defeats Ernest Robinson in a fight while British and German wartime actions occupy front pages. Nazi leaflets, Haw Haw broadcasts, and air raids are outlined alongside British industry geared for export, and measures to safeguard factories and supply lines.
The article outlines essential timing for the first landing force in the English Channel noting that high tide allows flat-bottomed barges to reach beaches and unload tanks onto the sand, while fog is hoped to aid navigation. It discusses the balance between water depth and beach accessibility for amphibious operations.
Barclay discusses the three main squeeze types forward backward and double and explains a hand where Walter Beinecke builds a double squeeze to defeat the ten heart trick setup. The column also previews a question on the 6 No Trump play and features the S syndicate coverage.
The article cites Willkie asserting air bombardment and beach landings as preliminary to port seizure in an invasion scenario. It notes his view on campaigning, his meetings with Republican leaders, and his remark about Washington, D. C., as a boom town and his intent to shape the campaign.
A prolonged inquiry into the derailment continues as investigators review the mile past the siding. Division Superintendent F. W. Grieving and relatives of 43 victims, 41 of whom were railroad employees, gather amid preparations for burial. Officials plan extensive checks as Pennsylvania rail line scrutiny expands.
In the Akron district, authorities began a probe after a troubled incident. The report notes victims connected to the case and ongoing investigations by local police and federal agents. Officials emphasize safety, while families seek answers and support.
The Classified Sentinel outlines 2c per word for the first insertion and 1c per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge is 45.5 cents. Each initial and each figure counts as a word. Ads must fit the proper classifications and errors are not the paper's fault.
Special Commissioner G. W. Ford will offer for sale at public auction on August 14, 1940 at 1:00 PM the estate decreed in the Taylor County Chancery case C. C. Frum v Homer McDonald and A. McDonald. The property, eight acres and forty square rods in Plensington District, conveyed by W. S. Shields and wife to Homer McDonald and Plot’s A. McDonald by deed dated 1925, is to be sold for cash. Bond presented. clerk Frank M. Hollie Jr., deputy.
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