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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1941
Page
5
In a dramatic Ebbets Field finish, Whitlow Wyatt singled in the ninth to lift the Dodgers 3-2 over the Cardinals, who had earlier crushed Brooklyn 7-3. Pollet yielded five hits through eight and a half innings as Wyatt delivered the decisive hit to preserve Brooklyn's lead in the pennant race.
Whit Wyatt starred for the Dodgers in a 3-2 victory over St Louis in game two of a crucial doubleheader after the Cards won the opener. Harry Craft homered twice and drove in six for the Reds as they swept. Bob Klinger earned his eighth straight win in the nightcap for Pittsburgh as Danny Litwhiler played a role in the split. Phillies racked five runs in a double victory over the Cubs thanks to homers by their batters. Charley Keller ended a long slump with six hits including two homers and a double in a Yankees win over the White Sox. Bob Swift and Walt Judnich delivered a late 10th-inning rally to beat Washington.
Logan swept Huntington 6-2 and 3-0 to strengthen its lead in the Mountain State league. Joe Pennington earned his 21st win, a new league mark, while Don Smith stole four bases in the pair. Bluefield fell to Williamson 13-11 amid 15 errors, and Ashland’s Chonko limited Welch to four in a 4-1 Colonel win.
The National Amateur at Field Club in Omaha pools 145 entrants for 36 holes of qualifying. Veterans like Chick Evans name Johnny Goodman as a favored native, with Chapman and Ward among top contenders. Predictions hinge on scoring near 160 to reach the 64 match play spots as heavy favorites tout familiarity with the course.
Bobby Jones, 39, from Georgia, defeats Henry Picard 2 and 1 at the Detroit Golf Club in a two day charity match. Other challengers Craig Wood Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret Clayton Heafner Denny Shute also won their bouts while Ralph Guldahl Dick Metz and Jimmy Hines won for the uppers.
Washington Redskins camp in San Diego reports Bob Masterson has added nearly 25 pounds to exceed 230, promising tougher play as he eyes the team’s end position in 1941. Despite added bulk, he may not reach 225 by the opener, but coach Ray Flaherty expects him to star. Masterson, a former Miami standout, is praised as the league’s best all around end aside from Hutson and Schwartz.
Ann Hoblitzell of Parkersburg led the field with a 77 in a warm up ahead of the Mason and Dixon Women's Golf tournament at the Greenbrier course. Virginia Bullfall and Mary Fine Capers matched strokes with 78, as nearly 100 entries began two-ball Scotch rounds while play was delayed to Tuesday. The championship flight will be limited to 16 players with match play starting Wednesday and the final Saturday.
New York reports Joe McCarthy benched regulars after pennant clinch spares. Detroit payrolls eyed for cutbacks if the Tigers miss top division. Indians blamed as Cleveland writers mock Peek's boys with Dykes managing from bench. Notre Dame freshman rail specials may travel from the district to South Bend. Bob Hope?
St. Louis defeated Brooklyn 7 to 3 while Brooklyn won 3 to 2. Cincinnati beat New York 13 to 9 and 6 to 4 in two games. Boston lost to Pittsburgh 3 to 7, and Philadelphia outscored Chicago 8 to 5 and 7 to 6. The report notes six innings and refers to Sunday law.
American League results show Detroit 7 Philadelphia 4, New York 5 Chicago 1, New York 8 Chicago 5, Cleveland 4 Boston 3, Cleveland 5 Boston 2. St Louis 4 Washington 3 in 10 innings with second game washed out. Standings list New York 84 43 661 and Chicago 66 59, with other clubs Boston Cleveland Detroit St Louis Philadelphia Washington in pursuit. several games scheduled today across multiple matchups including Brooklyn-Lanter vs Davis and Cincinnati at New York with Thompson facing Hubbell.
Derby heads to Whirloway and 45 grand isn’t hay as golf chatter fills the week. Amateur Ward Should and Kramer Schroeder win in doubles while experts doubt the coming majors and money talk lingers.
Wheeling Downs opens a 17 day fall session Friday with a regular two year old racing feature. Seven new head mares swell the two year olds to 26, racing secretary William M. Shewbridge aims to fill the condition book for spring speedsters including Val Dove owned by E Hubeck.
A dense listing of WMMN and counterpart stations across a day’s grid. Entries include show titles, host names, and times from 5:00 PM through midnight, featuring orchestras, dramas, news segments, and musical programs with multiple programs and host associations.
Wary Shewbridge draws keen racers while Sam Seava's So Fast and Cantigo, both with recent Derby oval action, join rival Val Dove. O B Fulks introduces two unnamed youngsters and J D Mikel adds three baby racers including Dalbane along with Bane Kan and Gene Kan. Mikel backs Dalbane and farms Illinois breeding credibility.
Roy Henville reveals Baby Sandy the three year old star of Bachelor Daddy now at the Opera House theatre. The child is deft handed and enjoys dolls toys a lawnmower rake mud pies and bath time. She memorizes studio friends names and loves cocoa cake candy ice cream while disliking lettuce peas and some greens. Her mother lets her help with dishes and she acts playfully when kept from play.
Pursuant to a 1941 circuit court decree in the Buckhannon Bank suit the Taylor County WV sale of real estate is set for August 30 1941 at 10 am at the courthouse front door. Parcels include part of Lot 4 West Grafton on Beech and Graham Alleys and Lots 35 and 36 in Blueville Heights with boundaries described along Pearl Street Railroad Street and adjacent alleys.
Special commissioners in Taylor County issue notice of sale under a chancery decree. Describes tracts 1 2 5 7 with legal bounds and timber sale options, restrictions on alienation, and coal exception. Announces payment schedule and notes, taxes, and bond certification by Clerk F. M. Hollis Jr. and E Bailey Wyckoff.
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