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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

6

Pirates Crack National League Race In Double Bill

Pirates sweep Cardinals in a 10-9 opener and 12-6 nightcap as Frankie Frisch’s squad builds late-season surge. Spud Davis drives in two with a pinch single, Max Butcher bats in four, and Pittsburgh climbs to fifth, one game from the top division. Reds fall to Cubs 5-3, Giants defeated by Dodgers 8-4 with Hubbell strong early, then Brooklyn erupts late at the Polo Grounds.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Frisch Cardinals Spud Davis Buccos Max Butcher Reds Chicago Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Paul Derringer Brooklyn Dodgers Mark Giants Mel ‘Ott Polo Grounds Carl Hubbell Giants Brooklyn Fred Fitzsimmons Hold Boston Bees

National League Yesterday's Results And Today's Schedule

Yesterday results list Brooklyn 8 New York 4 and Boston 6 Philadelphia 3. Pittsburgh 10-12 and St Louis 9-6. Chicago 5 Cincinnati 3. Today Chicago at Cincinnati with French 18 8. Boston at Philadelphia Strinceyich 2-5 vs Mulcahy 12-11. Brooklyn at New York Davis 4-9 vs Lohrman 9. Only games scheduled.

Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati French Walters Strincéyich Mulcahy Davis Lohrman

Baseball scores and postponed games in American League

Baseball standings and schedules show Boston 49 3 and New York 7 6 with Washington postponement due to rain. Cleveland 9 Chicago 3. Detroit 7 St. Louis 5. Cleveland at St. Louis features Ferfer 18 6 and Dobson 1 6 against Kennedy 9 10 and Auker 8 8. New York at Boston has Ruffing 10 8 vs Hash 7 6. Philadelphia at Washington has Beckman 3 1 vs Masterson B 8.

Boston New York Washington Cleveland Chicago Detroit St. Louis Felfer Dobson Kennedy Auker Ruffing Hash Philadelphia Beckman Masterson

Plague the Phillies Rally Cubs to 6 3 Night Victory

The Phillies defeated the Cubs 6-3 in a night game with Eddie Miller and Carvel Rowell each homering and a teammate aboard. The AL race stayed same as Detroit beat St. Louis 7-5 and Cleveland crushed Chicago 9-3 behind Lott Boudreau who homered twice and drove in six. New York split a doubleheader with Boston, rallying in the ninth of the nightcap to snap a five-game skid. Boston won the opener 10-1, while the Yanks prevailed 6-3 in the second game.

Phillies Eddie Miller Carvel Rowell Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Lott Boudreau New York Tottering Yankees Boston Red Sox Marius Rus Yanks

Logan’s Winning Streak Broken By Williamson

Logan’s streak ended as Williamson won 6-5 in 11 innings. Ray King’s ninth inning tying hit and 11th inning double produced Capri’s go ahead run. Bluefield defeated Huntington 18-10 in a slugfest, Welch pounded 21 hits to beat Ashland 8-4, Williamson plays Logan tonight.

Associated Press Ray King Williamson Logan Red Birds King Capri Bluefield Huntington Welch Ashland

Yesterday's Stars Lead Big League Wins Across Circuits

Lou Boudreau of the Indians had two ayomers and a single driving in six runs against the White Sox. Al Benton of the Tigers saved the victory over the Browns by retiring the bases loaded in the ninth. Dixie Walker of the Dodgers homered tripled and added two singles for four RBIs against the Giants with Cronin and Henrich contributing. The Yankees saw a home run in each game and Henrich tripled to cap a three run rally in the nightcap. Spud Davis and Max Butcher of the Pirates supplied key hits and pitching in the doubleheader against St. Louis, driving in four runs in the nightcap. Jim Golean?son of the Cubs led the attack on the Reds with two hits and two RBIs in a tenth inning rally.

Associated Press Lou Boudreau Indians White Sox al Benton Tigers Browns Joe Cronin Red Sox Tom Henrich Yankees Henrich Spud Davis Max Butcher Pirates St. Louis Jim Glesson Cubs Reds

Bonar elected WV Farm Bureau leaders

The West Virginia Farm Bureau wrapped its annual meeting with Clyde Bonar of Belington chosen as president Hunter M. Smith of Wall back named vice president and Leland Booth of Morgantown reelected secretary treasurer

Jackson's Mill West Virginia Farm Bureau Clyde Bonar Belington Hunter M. Smith Wallback Leland Booth Morgantown

Ott Honored by New York Giant Fandom

Fans in New York paid tribute to Mel Ott after 15 years with the Giants as figures like Leo Durocher praised him. The column lists other sports notes from the era, including players, teams, and potential game plans, with brief mentions of Hal Surface, Welby Van Horn, and Ruth’s hand-me-down uniforms.

Bill White New York Melvin Ott Lippy Leo Durocher Dodgers Hal Surface Welby van Horn Forest Hill Denver U Hawaii Dean T. J. Thompson Nebraska Red Friesell N.Y Boston Yanks Lou Gehrig G. H. Ruth Husky al Helfer Dodger Ruth Eddie Brannick The Giants Brooklyn Dock Walker Minneapolis ‘Times-Trib Cal Texas Aggies American Legion Frank McCormick Minnesota U Green Bay Packers Coolitch All Stars Chicago Curly Lambeau Washington Alex Carrasquel Jersey City

Charles Bell Picked for North Football Team

CHARLESTON Aug 8. The North team for the North-South charity football game on August 23 was filled today officials announced. New additions include Paul Orme Clarksburg and William Kirk West Fairmont at ends Ralph Newton Victory High Clarksburg and Lewis Myers Charles Town at tackles Charles Bell Grafton at guard and William Guinn Parkersburg at back.

Charleston Paul Orme Clarksburg William Kirk West Fairmont Ralph Newton Victory High Lewis Myers Charles Town Charles Bell Grafton William Guinn Parkersburg

Hunt Beaten in Net Meet at Forest Hills

Gil Hunt, Washington figure-filbert, exits before quarter finals in the eastern grass court championships at Forest Hills. Frank Shields, 29, defeats Hunt 6-3 5-7 9-7 after switching from the eastern clasp to a western grip. Shields advances to meet Bobby Riggs while Parker faces Prusoff and NeNeill duels Mulroy. Hunt also notes Sid Wood’s defeat by Shields earlier.

Rye Gil Hunt Washington, D. C Filbert Hunt Frank Shields New York Forest Hills Frank Wimbledon Shields Gil Sea Bright Sid Wood Concern Riggs Tourney Bobby Riggs Seymour Greenberg Chicago Frank Parker Frank Prusoff Don NeNeill Gardnar Mulroy Joe Hunt Bitsy Grant

Pastor Calm About Fight With Conn Next Tuesday

New York August reports show Bob Pastor unruffled about his looming title bout with Billy Conn, insisting he can win or hold his own. Conn strides in as favorite after beating Louis, while Pastor recalls past knockdowns and trains in the heat with calm resolve.

Gayle Talbot New York Joe Louis Bob Pastor Billy Conn Conn Louis Pastor Jimmy Johnston Bob Jim Pittsburgh Detroit Ray Arcel Johnston Billy

Wheeling Golfer Wins Annual Seniors Honors

Wheeling golfer John O. Tucker won the Virginias seniors golf tournament individual championship in a one hole playoff at White Sulphur Springs. Virginia contestants previously took the team title for the eighth time in the 12 year history of the event.

White Sulphur Springs John O. Tucker Wheeling West Virginia Virginia Oldsters

Truman Leads Stark in Missouri U S Senate Nomination

Unofficial returns from most precincts show Senator Harry S Truman leading Governor Lloyd C Stark in the Missouri primary for the U S Senate. Milligan and several women’s tennis players are noted in the same dispatch, with no comment from the leaders.

ST. Louis United States Harrys. Truman Missouri Lloyd C. Stark Truman Stark Maurice M. Milligan Kansas City

Three-way playoff for 36 holes tied at 153

Tucker, Forrest McNeill of Clarksburg, and Ross Puetle of Richmond Va. all posted 153 after 36 holes at the 18th. McNeill trailed the playoff in third place entering the decider.

Tucker Forrest McNeill Clarksburg Ross Puetle Richmond McNeill

Recreation Pageant Planned for August 30 at West Side

Director J B Dryfield announces a pageant titled The Progress of Recreation to be staged August 30 by members of various Recreation project playgrounds at the West Side playground. The event will include a musical setting and critics predict a very beautiful production.

Recreation Project West Side J. B. Dryfield

Brownlow Bruins Triumph Over B. and O. Team

Henry hurled splendid ball as the Brownlow Bruins defeated the B. and O. team 10 to 5 on the Brownlow diamond yesterday. Blue and Norris pitched for the losers, yielding 12 hits total, with no extra-base hits. Henry allowed eight hits.

Henry Brownlow Bruins Brownlow Diamond Blue Norris

Holt to Attend Charleston Judicial Convention

Governor Holt will travel from White Sulphur Springs where he attends sessions of the West Virginia and Virginia Bar associations to Huntington for the state Democratic judicial convention Friday, his office announced.

Charleston Holt White Sulphur Springs West Virginia

Beer Parlors Display State License Numbers

Following a new state tax commissioner edict local beer parlor operators painted their state beer license numbers on front windows. The state offered no explanation for the order and warned retailers against selling to persons suspected of resale.

Missing Girl Found Wandering On Highway

Youngstown Ohio reports 17 year old Ethel Yeter Kropf was found in a dazed condition along Route 18 and later returned home. The incident ended a period of concern as authorities traced her steps and ensured her safety.

Youngstown, O Ethel Yeter Kropf

John R. Hardie Property for Sale on Main Street

Real estate notice advertises the John R. Hardie residential property on W Main Street in Grafton. Describes landscaped grounds, level lots with 212 feet fronts on Main, access to a new rear paved street, a substantial dwelling and outbuilding, and a reasonable price. Contact Parrish Agency, Inc. licensed agents at 701.

John R. Hardie Grafton

Pittsburgh man’s appeal for release of girl raised concerns

A Pittsburgh man pressed hospital authorities to release a girl identified as a patient last year. The request drew scrutiny over consent and safety, with officials weighing protective procedures and legal implications. The case highlights ongoing tensions between guardianship, medical ethics, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Pittsburgh

Classified Sentinel Rates and Ad Insertion Rules

Classified Sentinel advertising rates show two cents per nine words for the first insertion and eleven cents per word thereafter. Minimum charge is 45 cents, with each initial digit counting as a word. All ads must stay within proper classifications and errors should be reported promptly.

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