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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1933
Page
5
In a Twilight Valley league contest Fetterman defeated Elkins 7 to 6 as Rog Shriv er delivered a late homer to seal the win. The report notes Fetterman’s strong early form, solid pitching, and a dramatic ninth inning rally to clinch the division clash.
Grafton M C A tennis team downed Kingwood 5 to 2 on Maple Avenue courts. Key results include Shaffer of Kingwood losing to Manley 6-3 6-3, Joliffe defeating Keck 7-5 6-4, Powell beating D Shaffer 6-0 6-0, Holt beating Gibson 7-3 4-6 6-3, and Lambert defeating Carroll 7-5 6-4. Doubles Manley Joliffe beat B Shaffer D Shaffer 6-2 6-1. A return match and exhibition between Abe Tackett and L Sawyer set for next Sunday.
Ripwy August 11 Judge Lewis H Miller opened the August term urging the grand jury to face crime directly. He cited a recent driving incident that left three men shot on a public highway and stressed the Jackson county citizenry will not tolerate dereliction of duty. He warned against mercy and called for swift justice.
Urban Faber and Burleigh Grimes are the last major leaguers linked to the spitball, a trick pitch banned in 1920. The article traces the history, listing the 1920 designated spitball pitchers and noting the fate of many, with Grimes and Faber nearing the end of their careers.
The baseball world debates the famed spitball as teams and leagues clash over the rule and its impact on pitching. Executives, players, and fans weigh in on fair play, history, and potential ban or modification signals.
The Middle Atlantic League Charleston Senators announced the signing of John Tyler to replace Dan Boone at right field. Boone resigns to return home to Alabama. The Senators also signed Eddie Marleau to replace Joe Speed Martin, veteran pitcher released. Tyler played for the Senators last season and Marleau pitched for Charleston in 1931.
Denny Shute and Walter Hagen extended their golf exhibition run by defeating A H Uum and Charles Parsons 6 and 3 in a 36 hole match. The Americans posted a best ball 64 to 67 for the rivals and led by three after 18 holes.
ELABORATE Continued from Page One invites all to enter at the park where a 5 o clock greasy pig contest will feature Graf ton merchants prizes. From 5:30 to 7 the big basket picnic follows, then 7 to 8 30 an old fashioned fiddlers contest led by Ed Headley with prizes for oldest participant and largest family. Horseshoe pitching will be available though no prize is offered.
Brooklyn fans saw the Dodgers come from behind to beat the New York Giants 6 to 3 in the first game, and hold them off for a 3 to 2 victory in the nightcap as Adolfo Luque and Van Mungo starred. Tony Cuccinello drove in three runs with a bases loaded double to spark Brooklyn.
Evans pitched superbly as First Ward edged Beaumont 2-1 in a Twilight League thriller. Beaumont scored on a Foley two-base hit and a Cole grounder, while First Ward answered with an RBI by R. Jackson and a two-base hit by V. Jackson. Umpires Keener and Gerkins.
National League results show New York 3 3, Brooklyn 6 2, Cincinnati 2 1, St. Louis 1, Boston 0 2, Philadelphia 1 1, Chicago 6, Pittsburgh 0. American League notes list Chicago 6-1, St. Louis 6-7, New York 5, Boston 4, Detroit 7-2, Cleveland 3-1. Upcoming games include Chicago at St. Louis and Washington at New York among others. A separate inset mentions farm work and a dairy strike scene with milk dumped near Penfield and threats against a farmer in St Johnsville.
The annual Austin family reunion will be held at the Martin School house near Grady in Monongalia County on Sunday, August 20. A basket dinner will be served on the grounds along with addresses and music by Miller brothers orchestra from Howesville. Rev. Mr. Spouse of Clarksburg will deliver the principal address and Mr. O. A. Austin of Independence is president of the organizing committee.
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