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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1932

Page

5

Blueville Nine Beats Watson in Ten Inning Baseball Thriller

Blueville’s nine defeated Watson 13 to 1 in a ten inning Marion county game. Henderson started for Blueville, relieved by Clingan in the fifth as runs remained plentiful. Heavy hitting and stout defense paced the lengthy contest, with Watson previously beating Blueville 10 to 9 on a recent visit.

Blueville Watson Marion County Henderson Clingan H Steenfels Shafferman Si Peters Leperky B. Morrosco Pirin If Utt D. Robinson Evans Bradley Freeze

Pirates Split With Giants as Cubs Triumph

Pittsburgh beat the New York Giants 6 to 1 behind Heine Meine in the opener but dropped the nightcap 4 to 3, widening the Cubs’ lead. Meanwhile Irving Hadley shut down the Yankees 6 to 1 in New York. Lefty Grove powered the Athletics to an 8 to 1 win over the White Sox in Philadelphia. The Boston Braves swept a doubleheader from the St. Louis Cardinals 7 to 2 and 3 to 0 in Chicago, as Tex Carleton won the second game.

Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Heine Meine Cubs Meine Jim Mooney Ron Barrage Adam ? Domornsky New York Irving Bump Hadley St. Louis Brown Yankees Ould Fart Combs Schulte Joe Sewell McCarthy St. Louis Boston Braves St. Louis Cardinals Tex Carleton Braves Derringer Uaines Haines Carleton

Baseball results wrap and upcoming games listed

Yesterday's MLB results include Pittsburgh 6 New York 1 and 4 3 Boston 7 St Louis 2 Chicago 8 Philadelphia 4. today Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St Louis New York at Pittsburgh. American League scores show St Louis 5 New York 1 and other games. Midwest and minor leagues results follow with Cumberland, Clarksburg, Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, Johnstown. standings show sparse percentages and gaps.

Pittsburgh New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Cumberland Clarksburg Johnstown Huntington Beckley Charleston

Leading Batter Names From 1930s Baseball Evoke Star Power

A compact lineup highlights top hitters O Doul of the Dodgers Klein with the Phillies Foxx of the Athletics Hurst also with the Phillies Manush of the Senators Gehrig of the Yankees. The list reflects era heavyweights and marquee names from major clubs.

O'Doul Dodgers Klein Phillies Foxx Athletics Hurst Manush Senators Gehrig Yankees

Evans and Lepess Lead Home Run Show in Tight Tilt

Evans and Lepess powered the offense as Clingan took the loss to Ott while Utt walked twice and struck out 14. Umpires James and Morris called a high strike game with Henderson and Clingan also recording Ks.

Evans Lepess Clingan Ott Utt James Morris Henderson

Cubs sweep Phillies as NL race tightens in Brooklyn series

Baseball recap notes the Cubs dominating Philadelphia 3-0 in third straight win, with 13 hits from Rhein and Berley and Bud Tinning earning his fourth victory after Grimes relief. Also reports Red Sox win 6-5 over Detroit on Oliver’s two-run ninth inning double and Walker’s pinch hit homer, plus Marberry firest zero against Cleveland for Washington.

Brooklyn Schampionship Philadelphia Bros Cubs Flint Rhein John Berley Phillies Bud ‘Tinning Burleigh Grimes Phils Boston Tom Oliver Red Sov Detroit Gerard Walker Stone Alexander Sox

Harrisville Steeple Job Draws Town Crowds

Harrisville on August 23 reports Buck Cox George Harold and Cecil Hough beginning to paint the M. E. church steeple and roof. Cox handles steeple jacking while a large portion of the town watches the work.

Harrisville Russell Buck) Cox George Harold Cecil Hough M. E Cox

Miss Illinois selected at state convention

The American Legionnaires named Miss Gea Imhoff of Hillsboro, Illinois as Miss Illinois during the state convention. The selection follows a Associated Press photo credit, highlighting Imhoff as the chosen representative for the year.

American Legionnaires Gea Imhoff Hillsboro Illinois Associated Press

Sneed's King Tests His Motorboat For Race

UP reports Aug 23 that Miss England II. with Kaye Don at the wheel powered a 15 mile Harmsworth course run on Lake St Clair at speed estimated 110 to 115 mph. Don called the motors satisfactory and noted no further public runs until marker buoys are placed, as Gary Wood plans the route for the Harmsworth trophy.

Detroit Kaye Don Harmsworth Lake S J. Clair Don Gary Wood

Davis Elkins Coaching School Sees Record Attendance

One hundred coaches registered at the fifth annual Davis Elkins coaching school, the largest turnout in the event's history. President James E. Allen and athletic director Jennings Randolph welcomed the mentors, with B. T. Grove of Ohio University and J. Hun NICutt of Davis Elkins among the faculty for the week long program.

Deterto Davis Elkins James E. Allen Jennings Randolph B. T. Grove Ohio University JO. Hunnicutt Davis Elikins

Grid Star Leads Field For Western Golf Title

Rockford report notes Harry Eichelberger, who left football for golf, headlines the Western golf title field as August 23 coverage highlights his shift and readiness for the competition.

Rockford Harry Eichelberger

Golf at Stanford Sees Magician Plays in Western Amateur

A Stanford senior tour event at Rockfor¢ Country Club generated a high pace day with record field and a 70 shot mark. The round produced the only sub-par score as players eye match play with 32 advancing on Wednesday.

Flibs Stanford Bole Istrugele Janey Stanford Rockfor¢ Country Club

Rush Hour Wins Saratoga Consolation Stakes Feature

Rush Hour, a 1 to 5 shot, narrowly defeats Sweet Chariot by a nose in the Saratoga Consolation Stakes two year olds race. Sun Poly sand and Boy Crazy follow as the others finish. Rush Hour covers a half mile in 1 06 3 5 earning $2 375 for the purse.

New York Rush Hair Saratoga Rush Hour Spa Jocky Jimmy Burke Sweet Chariot Sun Polysand Boy Crazy

Tragedy in Fox Chapel Road district

Pittsburgh Aug. 23 a man and woman were gravely shot in a parked car. Anna Wolfe 25 and Michael Naughton 35 both of Pittsburgh were identified at a hospital. C T Altwater a motorist found them and notified police. Detectives say Naughton, a motor coach driver, wounded the girl and then killed himself.

Pittsburgh Fox Chapel Road Anna Wolfe Michael Naughton C. T. Altwater Naughton

Hoover Will Carry New York Says Leaders

New York officials express confidence that New York will vote for Hoover in the presidential race and for the Republican gubernatorial candidate. W. Kingsland Macy cites a 1200 mile tour supporting Hoover losing New York’s 47 electoral votes. William H. Hill adds that Republicans have a strong chance to regain state control, elect a senator, and two at large congressmen.

New York Roosevelt Hoover William H. Hill

Republicans Eye New England Win In Maine Campaign

The text notes a rare GOP governor win last in 1520 and Maine’s barometer state status. Macy Hill and Rep. John Q. Tilson discuss the state campaign prospects. Tilson expects a normal Republican majority of 25 000 to 50 000 though no landslide is anticipated.

al Smith Macy Hill Congress John Q. Tilson Maine

Women fliers extend endurance flight record in wild finish

The two pilots lingered in the air beyond 123 hours, kissing photographers for much of the publicity and exhausting attendants. Mrs Thaden could not walk after landing and was carried to a nearby home to rest overnight while Mrs Marsails planned a bath and meal before a long sleep. Casey Jones ordered descent due to fatigue as the record chase ended with cheers from Edna May Cooper and Bobby Trout.

Reese Mrs. Thaden Mrs. Marsails Casey Jones Edna May Cooper Bobby Trout

Young Republicans Grow in West Virginia Ahead of Convention

The article notes 25 Young Republican clubs across West Virginia with plans for county chapters before the state convention on October 3. The movement stems from a June 1931 Washington conference sponsored by the Republican National Committee and is endorsed by the West Virginia Republican Party.

West Virginia Washington, D. C Republican National Committee Republican Party of

Fostoria Man Kills Former Sweetheart

Fostoria Ohio August 23 Frank Ruez 35 of Marion shot and killed his former sweetheart in a fatal domestic incident authorities reported the suspect then killed himself. The case framed as a tragic ending to a troubled relationship with investigators collecting evidence at the scene. Authorities say no further suspects are sought at this time.

Fostoria Frank Ruez Marion Ohio Sweet

Boarding house shooting ends in self-inflicted tragedy

The report details a fatal shooting at a boarding house where Mrs. Mary Banda, 28, was preparing lunch for her husband before Rueg killed himself. A landlady, Mrs. Pauline Jackson, noted a two week old note threatening Mrs. Banda and her three children if she did not return to Rueg.

Mary Banda

No Change in Text Books in City Schools

City officials announce there will be no changes in school texts this year with possible gradual adjustments for high school pupils starting next year. Rural schools will use present texts, and plans for the September 6 opening proceed though some questions linger about funding and next steps.

M. J. Hannon St. Augustine’s Parish Ireland Charleston Court House

Motorman robbed near Fairmont last night

Two robbers one white and one Negro forced a motorman named Kemple from his street car near Fairmont to walk a short distance along the track last night and robbed him of several dollars in bills and change.

Fairmont Kemple Rivesville

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