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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1941
Page
6
Browns pitchers Johnny Niggeling and Bob Harris stopped the New York Yankees in a doubleheader, with Niggeling four-hitting Ruffing and DiMaggio, and Harris tossing a two-hitter in the nightcap as Cleveland fans watched Feller win his 20th. The plate crowd at Shibe Park reached 40,200 as the Indians split with Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh defeated New York 5 to 4 and 10 to 4 while Boston beat Cincinnati 5 to 0 and 3 to 0. St Louis routed Philadelphia 6 to 1 in both games and Brooklyn crushed Chicago 10 to 2. Six innings, Sunday law noted.
Yesterday in the American League St Louis beat New York 6 to 2 and Cleveland won 6 to 3 then Philadelphia 4 to 3. Detroit defeated Boston 6 to 3 and Chicago crushed Washington 9 to 0. In the National League Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Laning versus Turner or Thompson. New York at Brooklyn Melton vs Hamlin. St. Louis at Chicago White Erickson. Also American League New York at Washington Russo versus Chase and Philadelphia at Boston Harris against Harris.
Lyons led the White Sox to a 9-0 win over the Senators with 18 support runs as Lyons didn’t allow a walk. Hal Newhouser got credit for Detroit’s 6-3 victory over the Red Sox. Pirates beat Phillies 6-1 and 6-1 as Cooper returned to start and Warneke earned his 13th win. Dodgers won 10-2 over the Cubs on the final leg of a western trip. Tobin pitched five-hit ball and Hutchins added three hits to blank Reds 5-0 and 3-0. Giants lost to Pirates 5-4 and 10-4, the second game shortened by curfew. Golfers from 302 clubs tee off in the tournament. Chris Dundee’s sister celebrated Georgie Abrams’ win by rushing from broadcast to hospital to deliver a baby. Dale Stafford notes critics of Clark Griffith’s pricing on players in Washington.
The piece notes anticipation of a light heavyweight world title bout between Tami Mauriello and Gus Lesnevich, highlighting scant prior pro starts for Mauriello and inviting reader conclusions. It also touches on baseball notes about Babe Ruth, Ted Mann, and other sports items, with figures and places referenced in a newspaper roundup style.
John Niggeling and Bob Harris led Browns-Combined to two wins over the Yankees with Niggeling throwing a four hitter and Harris a two hit 5-0 shutout. Whitlow Wyatt starred Dodgers-Hurling seven hits, homering and singling in a win over the Cubs. Feller and Moses powered Indians and Athletics to a 20th victory with a three hit effort and Moses scoring the deciding run. Hutchings and Tobin kept Reds quiet in shutouts. Sullivan had three hits for Tigers in an 11 hit attack against the Red Sox. Cooper and Wameke beat the Phillies for Cardinals with 11 hits in two games. Lyons shutout Senators on six hits with five strikeouts. Dietz and Klinger's Pirates relief helped Giants win 8-4 in the opener.
Harrisville August 4 1939 West Virginia semi pro baseball title battle heats up as Watwean DuPont of Charlestown and Parkersburg Viscose prepare for next weekend semifinal after DuPont routed Christopher Coal Morgantown 9 0 in yesterday’s game national event set for Wichita Kansas August 15 27
Zeke Bonura, former eight year major league veteran, finds happiness in the U S Army at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He serves as assistant athletic director, overseeing 200 men in baseball and other games, and says he has never felt better or more content. His past stints include time with the Cubs and a strong showing in the American Association. He quips that Uncle Sam won’t trade him and that officers treat him well.
Williamson powered by Harrison-Wickel three run triple led Williamson to a 9-4 win over Huntington while Logan blanked Welch 4 0 behind Harry Potts two hit pitching Only 30 batters faced Potts with one walk in the sixth Seale errant contributed to the Blue Greys 4 3 win over Ashland Kantor drove in the decisive run with a single
Craig Wood, at 39, stunned Vic Ghezzi 5 and 4 in a 72 hole special for the unofficial world title, earning 2500 dollars. Wood opened with 63 and led by seven strokes, finishing 271 to 277. He hinted at a possible match with Byron Nelson and slated next for Rochester tournament dates.
Graybeards age 50 to 70 from Virginia and West Virginia begin the 13th Virginia seniors golf matches at White Sulphur Springs with 140 players. John Tucker of Wheeling, a former individual champion, leads West Virginia hopes as teams from both states compete. play is organized by age flights with two Virginians and two West Virginians per group.
Hollis Rhinehart of Charlottesville is vice president for Virginia and J L Bum Gardner of Beckley is vice president for West Virginia, reflecting regional leadership within the seniors association.
Inco Monel of Huntington defeated Into Nickel of Huntington 3-2 to win the West Virginia Softball tournament title. Leonard Papineau limited Nickel to scattered hits as Monel earned a berth to the national playoff in Detroit, Michigan, September 10 to 14.
Grafton Independents edged Parsons 3 to 2 in Tucker County with Stolzenfels delivering a five hit performance and 11 strikeouts. Parsons tied the game in the fourth before Grafton grabbed the winning run in the seventh. McDonald pitched well for Parsons. The report also briefly notes the opening of The Singing Hill starring Gene Autry and supporting cast in a concurrent film showing.
Saratoga Springs August 4 Tonight marks the annual Saratoga Yearling Sales opening in the George Street paddock where millions have exchanged hands over 25 years. Last year the sale total reached 4,026,725 with an average 1,770 per head, a rebound after a period of lower prices.
The fragmentary OCR text mentions an opera and a reworked act at the Opera House street. The readable portions reference a revolted or revolutionary theme and a new act premiere, but details are unclear and names or dates are not identifiable.
In a column by Dr Adrian Gibbs and Dr Clendening an ongoing World War between insects and humans is discussed. Scientists report insects showing immunity to chemicals and the shift to bacterial warfare targets pests like Japanese beetle grubs. The piece notes the U.S. effort to curb invasions, including quarantine and biological controls, while pondering broader implications for disease vectors and food production.
The article advises gardeners to watch apple trees for signs of apple borers. Look for shallow irregular mines under the bark on the trunk or main branches, typically on the sunny side. Burrows may encircle the tree, signaling infestation.
Garden Graph notes grubs growing in burrows during winter and early spring reach about 1.25 inches. Infected trees must have grubs removed by digging in late summer or early fall, cutting with the grain of the wood. Protect young trees with shade and apply wound dressing after cutting out grubs.
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