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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1940
Page
6
Rip Sewell pitched four hits in a 6-2 Pirates victory over the Cubs, lifting Pittsburgh into the National League’s first division for the first time since early in the season. The Cubs dropped from the division standings as Sewell fanned 30 batters in a complete outing amid a slate of strong pitching across the league.
Yesterday Brooklyn beat Boston 1 to 0 and Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 6 to 2. Cincinnati won 7 to 2 over St. Louis. Today Brooklyn at Boston with Carlett and Salvo starting, New York at Philadelphia with Gumbert facing St Johnson, St. Louis at Cincinnati with Cooper and Turner, Chicago at Pittsburgh with Olsen and Klinger.
The report lists scores from multiple games including New York defeating Philadelphia 2-0 and Washington tying Boston 6-6. Detroit beat Chicago 3-2, St. Louis edged Cleveland 4-3, and Detroit at Chicago features Rowe and Lee on the mound with Milnar facing Harris. Cleveland at St. Louis matches Allen and Milnar against Harris and Hudlin. Philadelphia at New York pairs Dean or Potter against Bonham, with Washington hosting John and Chase in a scheduled matchup.
Lefty Ed Smith held Detroit to five hits and 11 strikeouts, but a Mike Kreevich double and a sacrifice delivered the deciding run for Chicago in a 3-2 win. The Browns rallied to beat Cleveland 4-3 as Walt Judnich homered and Harold Clift, Don Heffner, and Bob Swift added key hits.
Whitlow Wyatt of the Dodgers pitched four hits and scored the winning run after a single against the Bees. Steve Sondra of the Yankees relieved Red Ruffing in the third and allowed one hit the rest of the game to blank the Athletics. Rip Sewell of the Pirates hurled a four-hitter to beat the Cubs. Gee Walker and Rick Ferrell of the Senators each contributed key hits as Farmer had four and Ferrell singled with the bases loaded in the ninth to defeat the Red Sox. Bob Swift of the Browns singled with two on in the ninth to win over the Indians. Mike Kreevich of the White Sox doubled in the last of the ninth to drive in the only earned run and beat the Tigers.
Boxing results from Omaha Wisconsin to Atlantic City show Vincauer versus Knox ending in a draw in Omaha. Hillis outpoints Buckler in Kansas City while Martin stops Hanschen in Hollywood. Piskin stops Halasko in Long Branch. Feldman outpoints Shapir in New York as Bolvin stops Harper in Providence. Jones defeats Preree in Atlantic City. Daniels and Harden draw in Tampa in a night of multiple bouts.
Helen Jacobs seeks to even her all time series with Alice Marble in the Eastern Grass Court Championship final. Marble led their series three to two after five meetings, with Jacobs aiming to square the count in a 17th year of top level tennis. Other semifinal action saw McNeill reach the final after defeating Bitsy Grant while Marble routed Gracyn Wheeler.
Harrisville August 10 A state semi pro baseball tournament forecaster said the opening game between Hap Groteys All Stars of Parkersburg and the Clarksburg Wallstreet Servicemen would greatly influence the outcome. The Servicemen are defending champions and the All Stars have not yet lost in 1940. In the other game Lumberport Red Sox faced Du Pont of Belle.
Lynchburg attorney James Watts Jr. led the Virginia bar gathering at White Sulphur Springs on the golf course. He shot 31 and 33 for a six under par, tying the amateur course record set in 1933 by Fred Bannerot Jr. of Charleston. Prizes covered 18 36 and 54 holes, with Watts well in hand.
James Joy Johnson, manager of fighters, rails at bookmakers and boxing experts over odds favoring Billy Conn. He criticizes boxing commissioners for visiting Conn at Grossinger's while ignoring Stillman’s gym where Bob Pastor trains. Johnson predicts Pastor will KO Conn Tuesday at the Polo Grounds.
A compact roundup lists probable football powerhouses by region and school, naming East Cornell Fordham Southwest Texas Aggies SMU Nebraska North Central North Dakota Southeast ern Alabama Tennessee Duke Colorado Colorado Mines and noting regional events in Gren Witch village Mayor Jimmy Kelly hosts Joe DiMaggio autographs and kids seek a ball. It also touches on unassisted triple plays in baseball history and local sports chatter about Mike Jacobs and Phillies Athletics performance.
Bim elech seeks the three year old title in the $62,900 mile Derby at Washington Park. Sirocco is slight favorite with Bim elech at 2 to 1, facing Gallahadian Midland Weigh Anchor Super Chief and other rivals. a win by Bimelech would seal the championship, while any other winner muddies the standings.
Morgantown Aug 10 West Virginia Universitys 1940 football team will rely on off tackle plays for about 75 percent of its offense. Coach Bill Kern told students at the universitys yearly coaching school that the new Mountaineer offense will feature off tackle calls when in doubt. He stressed exact positions at snap and the small details driving the success of power plays. Kern echoed Harvard coach Dick Harlow in predicting the five man line will be abandoned soon.
Fort Erie Ont August 10 Sam Snead known as Slammin Sammy posted a 139 for 36 holes to win the Ontario open golf championship becoming the first American winner. He added a 68 after a 71 to capture a $150 purse a trophy and a gold medal.
George Cafego, 170 pounds, aims for a pro football contract with the Chicago Cardinals. A knee injury shadows his 1940 season as the team monitors his progress in practice and the upcoming pro versus All-Star game in Chicago.
A playful note asks if there is a birthday to celebrate this month and suggests gifts as reminders of affection and forethought. It treats birthdays as meaningful occasions and invites readers to reflect on personal celebrations.
Welch used its heavy artillery to defeat Logan's Indians 16 9 at Oak Hill. Williamson led Ashland to a 10 5 win over Bluefield behind Sharpe. Ashland’s Colonels routed Huntington 15 2, shelling Collins early and using relievers Shelton and Small. Williamson stays in Bluefield for today’s schedule. Logan at Welch. Ashland at Huntington.
Over the weekend radio schedules discuss national defense and conscription. Talks feature Rear Admiral Standley and Senator Lundeen on CBS WEAF and NBC channels, with programs ranging from Kindergarden to Melody in the Night and Willkie interviews.
Realty notice advertises the John R. Hardie Residential Property on W Main Street Grafton with level lots and 212 foot frontage on Main Street. Includes a substantial dwelling and outbuildings, with a new paved street at rear. Parrish Agency Inc licensed real estate agents available for contact.
Radio listings outline a packed Sunday lineup across networks. WABC CBS shows include Francis Bid dle on Alien Registration at 1 15, Bar low symphony at 2, learning invitation at 3 30, Gene Autry song at 5 30, Ellery Queen drama at 6 30, Jessica Dragonette hour at 8, and Bob Hawk quiz. WJZ NBC offers Radio City concert at 11, Red Cross program at noon, Music Camp concert at 2 30, Sunday concert at 7, Bill Stern and Jimmy Braddock at 8 45, and Good will hour at 9. MBS presents Willkle town interviews at 10 30, Haven of Rest at 3 30, Soap Box Derby finals at 4 30 and 9 05 WGN symphonic hour.
J B Dryfield WPA Recreation project director announced Taylor County baseball champions will enter the state championship at Spencer on August 31 September. The Spencer winner will represent West Virginia at nationals. Flemington, victors of the first half, are favored to join at Spencer in September.
The Brownlow Bruins defeated B. and O. 13 to 1 on the Brownlow diamond. Nestor pitched for the Bruins allowing three scattered hits as Behan and Miller each homered for extra base hits.
Members of the Eighteen Division Veterans' association met in Hinton for their annual four day session. They discussed selecting new officers and choosing a convention city for 1941. A memorial service will close the meeting on Sunday.
Otis P. Bwiger, 56, postmaster at Salem West Virginia and director of Salém College, died while visiting a Florida resort in an effort to improve his health.
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