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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1936
Page
6
In a ten inning duel before 1400 fans at the Lewis county fairgrounds, Rosemont defeated Weston 9 to 6 as Lefty Grimes fueled Weston with a three base hit and an attempted dash that ended on third base. Hutchinson fanned nine as Rosemont built a 6-0 lead before Weston tied it in the seventh and the visitors fell short.
Grimes pitched 9 innings with 10 strikeouts, earning a 9-3 win for Weston over Rosemont. Grimes allowed two base hits to Robinson and Grimes, while McKinney and Robinson had errors for Rosemont. Highlights included Grimes striking out 10 and Sacrifice hits by Jones and Stolen bases by Barna.
The Chicago Cubs regained first in the National League with a 56 hit four game stretch ending in a double header sweep of the Pirates 10-1 and 9-2. They meet the Cardinals in a key series as Cincinnati Reds surge in the NL race. In the American League the Yankees extend their 11 game lead with a 7-6 10 inning win and 3-0 victory powered by Gehrig and a bases loaded triple.
Rosemont Cubs defeated Monongah 8 to 1 at Reppert Park led by Garbark Barna and Clovis long drives and a Salamata homer. Daugherty pitched well early before Monongah’s errors opened the door for the Cubs’ big seventh inning flurry. Monongah’s Salamata struggled with control as Rosemont collected six earned runs and claimed the Marion county league clash.
The pace-setting Zanesville Greys held a slim one-half game lead over Charleston and Dayton today despite a 8-7 loss to Huntington Red Birds. Charleston split a doubleheader with Canton, losing 6-4 then winning 5-4 in 11 innings, while Dayton crushed Johnstown 12-0. Canton manager Pat Patterson planned to protest the second game over a steal of home and in-box chatter by pitchers Groskie and Burgess. Akron swept Portsmouth in a 4-3 and 17-11 twin bill amid a wild 23-run first three innings with 20 free passes issued by nine pitchers. Tomorrow’s card: Charleston at Canton, Zanesville at Huntington, Portsmouth at Johnstown, Dayton at Akron.
Grants and honors spotlight focus as Grant Mako and Budge vie for recognition amid a campus event in Rye New York on August 10. Local institutions spotlight achievements and academic honors with community attendance expected.
America's Olympians clinched the track title and team honors as the United States posted 203 points, led by Jesse Owens and a strong showing from Negro competitors. Kitei Son of Korea won the marathon as Japan faltered in swimming and other events.
Yesterday's results show Chicago 10 Pittsburgh 1, New York 6 Philadelphia 2, Brooklyn 4 5, Boston 0 2, Cincinnati 10 12, St Louis 2 5. Today New York at Brooklyn, Boston at Philadelphia, Chicago at St Louis. Also CAN league items: St Louis 4 Detroit 3, Cleveland 9 5, Chicago 1 2, New York 1 3, Philadelphia 6 0 first game 10 innings. Today's games Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston.
Forty seven officials applied for jobs in the New York Giants college all star game, with most offering to work without pay. Tom Thorpe likely to be referee. Weill, manager of Lou Ambers, turned grey over the Canzoneri bout. Columbia and Fordham renew football rivalry early. Fordham to host Southern Methodist at the Polo Grounds on October 10.
Jesse Owens announced with coach Larry Snyder that he will turn professional after a post Olympic tour if suitable financial offers arise. Offers include a 10 week personal appearance tour with a California orchestra, with potential earnings of 75,000 to 100,000 dollars. They may not decide until returning to the United States in September after touring Europe with the U S team. Owens is set to compete in Cologne Praha Bochum and London before barnstorming Sweden and other nations.
Ray Mangrum, a Pittsburgh pro, captured the $1,200 first prize in the Oregon Open at Portland. His 278 total over 72 holes led the field amid hot scoring, with Al Zimmerman of Portland tying for second with Neil Christian of Yakima after 70-67-71-70.
A St Louis sportsman has offered a perpetual trophy to honor left handed golfers. Richard Waltke of St Louis has created the prize to be awarded annually to the champion southpaw of the states. The National Left Handed Golf Tournament is scheduled for next month at St Louis.
The younger brother of late state lightweight champion Aubrey Martin will headline a memorial bout in Beckley on Friday night. He faces Orville Drouillard, a Canadian champ who beat the West Virginia titleholder twice, with promoter George Ades staging the event to honor the Kid. Jack Martin has trained ten days, aims to keep the title in the family after his brother's death.
Henry B. Katsche of Couwill assume duties as Boy executive of the Mountain region embracing Marion Metan all and Preston counties on September 1.
F M A Lawson 7B hss Elkins resident died at his daughter’s home in St Louis Missouri He was a native of West Virginia and widely known across the state The notice appears in Elkins August 10 and is dated P
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