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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1939
Page
6
The St Louis Cardinals swept a twin bill from the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 and 7-6, extending the Gas House Gang’s hot streak to 19 wins in 22 while trimming the NL lead to three games. Johnny Mize homered twice in the nightcap as seven pitchers wore down Cincinnati.
JJ Brown and Johny Mize sparked a four run rally for the Cardinals in the first game. Piet Jebert and Red Rolfe drove in three runs with homers in the nightcap as the Athletics and Yankees split. Gabby Hartnett and Max Butcher led Cubs and Pirates with multi run outputs in a mixed set of wins. Foxx homered for Boston, McNair and Brack contributed late, while Brack tied a decisive late game.
In Longwood Australia’s Davis Cup squad fights for the national doubles crown in an intra team final delayed by rain. Adrian Quist and Jack Bromwich oppose their understudies Jack Crawford and Harry Hopman as the match shapes up as a tune up before the inter zone clashes with Yugoslavia.
N J August 21 veteran racer Jack Cooper of Kansas City Mo the oldest in the world failed to win a trophy when his 225 cubic inch hydroplane Tops III broke down near the starting line. He later won the first two heats but was disqualified in the final heat after crossing the line before the starting signal.
The Pruntytown Farmers defeated Knottsville 4 to 2 in a rain halted game after four and a half innings at Athletic field. Knottsville rallied with two unearned runs in the fifth but Bunner quelled the threat, Ware pitched well, and Pruntytown collected most of their runs in the early frames. Key hits included a two base blast by Furlow for the Farmers and strong defense behind Ware, who earned the win.
Sam Breadon, owner of the St. Louis Cardinals, was seriously injured in a fall from a horse at his farm about 15 miles southwest of St. Louis. He suffered head injuries, facial lacerations, and a possible skull fracture after being thrown when the horse shied.
Huntington player Deacon Parsons defeated Lando Buchanan of Saltville Va in five sets to retain the Bluegrass singles title. The match score was 4 6 3 6 4. Parsons and defense doubles titlist Tickle Reed later beat Buchanan and George Richardson Bluefield city champion 6-4 -6 in the doubles final.
Demko pitched Maple Avenue to a 7 1 win over George's Flave on Athletic field. He held George's to two safeties and struck out nine as Tacy allowed five runs in the third inning. Hamric led Avenue with a triple and a double while L Jones added a double and a single. Box score shows Demko 3 1 1 6 3, Skaggs 3 1 1 0 0, Graham 4 1 1 4 0, Hamilton 3 0 1 2 1, Kann 3 1 1 0 0, others contributed. George's offense managed few hits and errors marked the close.
Local youths aged 17 to 23 are urged to contact Ross Gerard, manager of the Quality Market team, about a fall tryout with the Logan Indians of the Mountain State Class D League. A camp will be held August 29 to 31 in Logan. transportation and three days of board cost up to five dollars.
In Buntington on August 21, twenty seven softball outfits are entered for the Advertiser's Tri-State tournament. Tonight's opening play advances the winner and runner up to the national event of the American Softball Association.
Sid Feder reports from New York on the weigh in and boxing heat ahead of Henry Armstrong versus Lou Ambers for the lightweight title. Betting circles show little interest as fans expect Armstrong to defend the crown in a bloody, close fight. Promoter Mike Jacobs hopes for strong betting and a dramatic matchup.
The Huntington Aces beat Pluegrays 8-5 to reach 59 51 while Bluefield improved to 60 52. Williamson split a doubleheader with Ashland as Welch Miners rallied to a 7-6 win over Lozan. Today Logan visits Bluefield Welch plays Ashland and Huntington meets Williamson.
A roundup notes Tulane and Auburn’s recent scoring droughts, Frankie Frisch’s Cardinals remarks, Bears trades involving Zarnas and Siegal, Johnston’s club incident with a Louis cutout, Giants’ uncertain roster, Mike Jacobs’ busy fight card, and broadcaster Joe Engle seeking a station permit in Chattanooga. Also mentions Max Ambrozich’s no hitters and Roger Dobbins’ nine strikeouts.
Wheeling Downs plans reserved seating for Labor Day with tickets sold by Lou Hoffman. The other Fall meeting days open grandstand seating to the public, with 5,000 capacity stands. Boxes fronting the grand stand remain reserved, and work crews are upgrading seating and stairways as a camera eye booth is installed over the judges stand.
A farmer aged 21 shot himself at a Key's farm outing after an argument with an 80 year old William. Police report a self inflicted pistol wound to the head in a rural setting. The incident occurred during a dispute over a salting of produce at the estate.
In a tightly played baseball game on the First Ward diamond Wickwire earned a 1 to 0 victory over Fewerman. Stolzenfels pitched masterfully for Wickwire allowing ten hits but keeping the dangerous hitters under control until late. Fetterman and Withers produced key hits and Wickwire’s defense held firm to secure the no hit bid until the ninth.
Major League standings show St. Louis leading Cincinnati 7 to 1 with St. Louis 7 Cincinnati 5 and New York 8 Philadelphia 4 Philadelphia 3 New York 2 Pittsburgh 9 Chicago 5 Brooklyn Boston tied in a schedule note. American League results include Philadelphia 5 New York 4 New York 5 Philadelphia 1 Washington 2 Boston 6 Boston 10 Washington St Louis 5 Detroit 4 Chicago 6 rain through ten innings.
Jackson's MLL reports West Virginia dairy farmers set to convene with Agriculture Commissioner J B McLain for an address at the annual meeting. An attendance around 50 was expected. A reader of the advice column debates authenticity of a relationship claim.
The 43rd national championship opens with an 18 hole qualifying round at Wee Burn. Entrants include Mrs Richard V Pell of Wee Burn Mrs Edward H Baker of Water town Mass and Glenna Collett Ware six time champion. Pam Barton 21 and Fay Crocker 24 lead as co favorites in the 64 player match play field.
Kingwood defeated Tunnelton 7 to 6 in 12 innings to take the opening game of the Preston County League title playoff. A five game series is scheduled.
Eleanor Dudley of Chicago birdied the Wee Burn course in Darien during the qualifying round to card a hole-in-one on the 121 yard fourth hole. Her ace boosted the early momentum as the 43rd National Women's Golf Championship began.
Ohio Valley Board of Football Officials set a session for September to hold the annual interpretive meeting. Secretary John A. Gallagher and E. C. Irish Kreiger of Columbus were named to chair the rules committee.
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