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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1941
Page
5
The Cleveland Indians edged the New York Yankees 5 to 4 as Jim Bagby outpitched the sputtering Yanks without DiMaggio. The Yankees, missing their star, saw Keller slump again and dropped their third straight, while Chicago and Boston moved closer in the standings. The Dodgers beat the Cubs 8 to 5 as final signs build for a big showdown at Ebbets Field tomorrow.
Jack Lordspounding out five runs through two innings troubled the crippled Cardinals who lost 4 to 2 to the Phillies in 10 innings. Herman Triplett delivered a homer in the 10th to seal the win. The Reds suffered a 9 1 defeat at the hands of the Boston Braves as Max West sparked timely hitting. Pittsburgh scratched out a 5-3 win over the Giants with Maurice Van Robays homering in the eighth.
The National League games produced several final scores. Pittsburgh defeated New York 5 to 3, Boston routed Cincinnati 9 to 1, St. Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 2, and Brooklyn defeated Chicago 8 to 5.
American League scores show Cleveland 5 over New York 4 Detroit 5 over Washington 4 Boston 2 over Chicago 1 Philadelphia 5 over St. Louis 4. Tonight’s games include Chicago at Brooklyn Passein against Dake, Cincinnati at Boston Turner against Earley, Pittsburgh at New York Heintzelman and Dietz versus Schumacher and Mellon.
Chicago attendees expect Whirlaway to dominate the mile and a quarter Derby at Washington Park. The 31st running offers a $15,000 winner’s purse from a $62,500 gross, with seven starters including Walmac Farms Bushwacker Daily Trouble and Valdia Dude. Weather forecasts favor a fast track and large crowd.
Logan gained solo leadership in the Mountain State league by sweeping Huntington in a doubleheader 7-1 and 4-1. Williamson fell to Bluefield 6-5 after a late rally, while Ashland beat Welch 4-2 but Kentucky won the nightcap 5-4.
Ted Williams of the Red Sox shows no sign of fatigue as he accelerates toward the 400 batting mark. He hit 27 times in the past week and drove in 13, narrowing Boston’s gap to within a game and a half of second place in the American League. Cecil Travis of Washington clung to second with a .371 average, while Nick Etten led the National League with a .334 average after a nine game stretch.
In New York Georgie Pace defeated Danny London in a points decision. In Tampa Joe Legon beat Cuba in a points win. In Hollywood Baby Arizmen di defeated John Hutchinson in a points decision.
Charleston Aug 23 The South defeated the North 20-0 at Laidley field before about 11 000 spectators. Touchdowns by J R Coleman and Footsie Palmer plus a late score by Phil Farris secured the win while South coach John Brickels’ squad dominated with 11 first downs to the North’s two and 180 rushing yards to 68. David Fairley of Warwood sparked a late North surge but fell short.
The Grafton Independents host Nestorville at 2 30 Sunday afternoon on the Blueville diamond. Chubby Stolzenfels pitches for Grafton while Nestor hurls for the visitors. A Baltimore Orioles scout is rumored to attend for possible infielders. Grafton has won eleven of its last twelve games.
Dorothy Boll of Wheeling was the lone West Virginia representative in the Allegheny Mountains Tennis tournament semi finals at Cumberland. She beat Marion Haney 6-0 6-3 and, with Mrs. Gordon Bowie, defeated Haney and Mrs. Frank Rooerts 6-4 8-6 in doubles. Ansel Knotts of Morgantown edged Jack Southworth 6-1 3-6 6-2 after a 6-1 6-2 win over Ross Palmer. Barney Welsh of Rockville eliminated Gail Barnes 6-0 6-4.
New York August 23 promoter Mike Jacobs postponed the Joe Louis Lou Nova title bout from September 19 at Yankee Stadium to September 29 at the Polo Grounds citing Louis in need of more time to train. Managers Julian Black and John Roxborough supported the delay but Jacobs feared the two week shift could clash with the World Series. The move kept the fight at a New York venue, now at the Polo Grounds, due to scheduling concerns.
New York reports from Newport and nationwide leagues show star entries facing delays, with fans eager for tickets and clubs negotiating expenses. Notable items include family ties in ball clubs, umpire lineages, and a Aurelia semi pro tale of community funding. Lindley and Vitt debated among writers as Pittsburgh hosts a party for umpires.
In Newark New Jersey on August 23 Frank Negri aged 15 collapsed across the goal line during touch football. A doctor summoned by the Bruce Street playground director found the boy dead from a heart attack after he failed to rise amid cheering teammates.
Fragmented OCR mentions Nero as a youth with a description of his voice. The text is garbled, offering no clear event, date, or source details beyond a vague reference to his youthful speaking or singing voice.
In Detroit Aug 23 Bobby Jones paired with Gene Sarazen in a Scotch foursome against Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden as part of a two day Ryder Cup style event. Jones shot 70 in practice and uncovered a trick ball planted by Walter Hagen. Hagen teamed with Viv Ghezzi and Jimmy Hines against Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret in today’s feature match.
Walter Lee Talbert, a 52-year-old novice from Detroit, wins the 42nd Grand American handicap after a shoot-off against Del Bundschuh in a field of 1093 entrants. Talbert used a $40 pump gun and finished 193 of 25 targets to claim the title and roughly $1,500 prize.
An official police statement reports 640 male Germans remain in the country with 50 leaving in 45 days. Tiny Navy Tran fields under 300 aircraft. Italy built a small navy including two sloops five patrol vessels and motor launches on the Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf. The army is organized into nine mixed divisions five independent brigades and one brigade combining anti air craft tanks and mechanized infantry.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS Aug 23 An advantage built in the first 18 holes helped J M Wells of East Liverpool to capture the Old White golf cup defeating W P Andrews of New York City Wells defeated defending champion Mat Gardner of Darien and Medalist Billy Worthington of Sweetbrist VA by 3 and 2 yesterday.
Winston Churchill's Sunday radio address will mark his 14th speech heard in the United States since May 10, 1940. NBC CBS and MBS networks plus Canadian links will relay the 3 pm 30 minute program. W3XE Philadelphia gains 60 days for regular TV broadcasts starting Sept 1.
The article notes private ownership of salmon streams in Ice land with $10 daily fishing rights, a hotel liquor license restricting enlisted men, no cafes or resorts, and Marines stationed along streams to watch the activity. British sportsmen hold prior rights to many streams, an English admiral reputedly involved.
In Taylor County circuit court Victoria Suits Pat seeks a divorce from William Sutherland. The defendant is not a resident of the state and must appear within one month of the first publication. The notice, dated Aug 8, 15, 23, requires publication in the Grafton Sentinel.
The article notes Bertel K Kunsholm from Gardner Mass uses a shotgun for hunting and enjoys snipe and ducks with Rekykjavik police, while Icelandic locals often seek permission for hunting. It highlights skiing, winter sports, long summer days, and a motorized fishing fleet as responses to outdoor pursuits, urging USO to consider winter recreation needs.
Herman Triplett and Cardiills hit a 10th inning homer to beat the Phillies. Dixie Walker collected three hits and scored four runs for the Dodgers in a win over the Cubs. Jim Tobin halted the Reds to snap a five game skid. Johnny Lanning fueled a Pirates win over the Giants with a double and two runs. Barney McCosky hit a ninth inning homer for Detroit against Washington. Jim Bagby and Roy Weatherly led the Indians past the Yankees with Weatherly driving in three doubles and two singles. Frank Hayes homer aided the Athletics past the Browns.
Notice of fiduciary accounts before Commissioner of Accounts for settlement. Final settlement for Harry Friedman trustee under deed of general assignment of Bert H Franz. Partial settlements for Mae McVicker Leta McVicker Delta McVicker and Jay McVicker, all infants. Dated August 28 1941. John K Burdett Commissioner of Accounts. Taylor County West Virginia. August 23 30 1941.
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