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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

6

New York Giants Top All Stars 9 to 0 in Preseason

Chicago Aug 31 Giants beat the College All Stars 9 to 0 on three field goals. Ken Strong and Ward Fromm as the scoring trio, the series now tied at two wins apiece. O’Brien intercepted late in the game as the pro champions held the line.

Tom Siler Chicago New York Giants Jesson Collegians Chicago Bears Davey O'Brien Texas Christian Sid Luckman Columbia Billy Patterson Bay~ Jor Johnny Pingel Michigan State Hants Elmer Layden Notre Dame Giants Warduff Marquette Ken Strong New York University O'Brien Strong All-Stars

Yesterday's Stars Feature Four-Hit pitching Doubleheader Wins

Ted Lyons of the White Sox and Joe Jakauskas of the Senators-Farmers returned to service with a four hit effort that won the first game of a doubleheader. In the nightcap Jakauskas pitched a seven-hitter and drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly. Sam Chapman and Lynn Nelson helped Athletics beat the Browns in the first game with Chapman’s double and homer, while Nelson shutout the Browns in seven innings in the second game. Buck Newsom of the Tigers came on in the ninth, fanning a pinch hitter with two on to preserve the victory over the Red Sox. Hal Trosky and Ken Keltner of the Indians connected for a two-run homer and two hits each as the Indians beat the Yankees 4-3 in ten innings.

Associated Press Ted Lyons White Sox Joe Jakauskas Senators Farmer Sam Chapman Lynn Nelson Athletics Chapman Browns Nelson Buck Newsom Tigers Newsom Red Sox Hal Trosky Ken Keltner Indians Yankees

Citizenship urged by Randolph to grant aliens one year

Congressmen Jennings Randolph of West Virginia urged mandatory citizenship for 4 to 5 million aliens in the United States. He said aliens benefit without pledging. They would have one year to file a declaration of intention or face action. He credited President Roosevelt for peace efforts in Europe.

Miami Pla Jennings Randolph West Virginia United States Roosevelt

Snead Returns to Tourney Action After Teeth Troubles

White Sulphur Springs August 31 Slamming Sammy Snead resumes the pro golf circuit after dental problems with infection sidelined him for months He tees off with regulars in Hershey Pa noting his drives are shorter and he weighs lighter He hopes workouts will improve his form and predicts a October return but warns his game may have deteriorated and he cannot bear being bad company to himself.

White Sulphur Springs Sammy Snead Snead Hershey

Kansas City Blues Spark American Association Chase

Yankees owned Kansas City Blues dominate in the American Association around Minneapolis, shutting out rivals like the Millers. The hot streak disrupts late bid hopes while fans gasp at pitching depth in a one two three style. Team talk includes promotions, signings, and notes on Van Mungo, Russia at Washington Park, and Bitsy Grant’s retirement chatter.

Eddie Briet New York Kansas City Blues American Association Minneapolis Millers Herman Taylor Noya Galento Nova Washington Post Russia Washington Park the Post Washington Bill Ellis Washington and Lee van Mungo Brooklyns Pageland S.C Bitsy Grant Bagghall

San Jose State Teachers Clash with College of the Pacific

San Jose State Teachers and College of the Pacific meet in Stockton California on October 20 with both teams aiming for a decisive win. Also mentions guest star Nixon Denton of the Cincinnati Times-Star noting Tony Galento bleeds easily.

San Jose State Teachers and College of the Pacific Stockton Cal Nixon Denton Cincinnati Times-Star Lou Nova Tony Galento

Four Golfers Lead Hershey Open Field

Four leading golfers with 18 wins in 26 majors this year start as favorites at Hershey open in Hershey Pennsylvania. Henry Picard top money winner at 10202 followed by Byron Nelson 8386 Dick Metz 8600 and Ralph Guldahl 9377. First round tees off as 60 players plus ties compete for 1200 prize with 36 final holes on Saturday.

Hershey Pa Henry G. Picard Byron Nelson Reading Dick Metz Chicago Ralph Guldahl

Wickwire Blueville Nine Edge St George In Tight Game

Stolzenfels struck out 12 as Wickwire Blueville edged St George 6 to 5 in a hard fought contest. Savage homered for St George and Baker also fanned 12 for St George while Stolzenfels limited the opposition.

Wickwire Blueville Stolzenfels Wickwire-Blueville St. George Savage Baker St George

Welch Miners Extend Home Streak to Nine

Welch Miners beat Ashland 9-7 in a four-run eighth to extend their Mountain State league home streak to nine games. Huntington rebounded to defeat Williamson Redbirds 11-7 after Welch’s late rally. Minnarsik pitched his second straight shutout as Logan beat Bluefield 9-0. Ashland visits Welch, Will travels to Huntington, and Bluefield hosts Logan.

Associated Press Welch Miners Ashland Huntington Welch Williamson Redbirds Minnarsik Logan Indians Bluefield Bluegrays

Indians Beat Yankees In Ten Inning Comeback

In a dull American League race, the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 in ten innings as Hal Trosky hit his 23rd homer with one on. Joe Gordon scored on an error in the seventh, and Ken Keltner singled home the winning run in the tenth. Boston Red Sox lost to the Tigers 7-6 while the A’s swept a doubleheader from the Browns. National League games were all rained out.

Judson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees Yankees Cleveland Bronx Bombers Hal Trosky Tribe Joe Gordon al Milnar Bryce Campbell Red Rolfe Lefty Gomez Ben Champman Johnny Murphy Ken Keltner Red Sox Boston Red Sox Nick New York Tigers Detroit Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Chicago Washington Senators Ted Lyons Sox Joe Krakauskas

Belanger Knocks Out Klassen in Cheboygan Fight Card

Canadian lightweight Charley Belanger 189 pounds stops Dave Klassen 227 pounds in Cheboygan Michigan. In Atlanta Kenny La Salle 146 1 2 pounds outpoints Battling Burroughs 152 1 2 pounds from Pascagoula Mississippi.

Cheboygan Mich Charley Belanger Canada Dave Klassen

Major League Standings and Rain Postponements

Yesterday's results show Cleveland defeated New York 4 to 3 while Detroit beat Boston 7 to 6. St Louis crushed Philadelphia 9 to 2 and Chicago edged Washington 5 to 3. all games were postponed due to rain with several matchups scheduled today across Boston Detroit Washington Chicago Philadelphia St Louis and New York.

Cincinnati Boston St. Louis New York Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Loui Pet Mt To Cleveland Trail

Nazis press for Polish corridor divide as talks stalled

Fragmentary text describes Nazi demands over a Polish corridor and territory, with German and Polish divisions noted. It hints at early war tensions and potential first battle developments, though wording is garbled.

Danalz Germany

Coach Knight Seeks Strong Bethany Football Season

John J. Knight returns as head of athletics at Bethany College with an ambitious season schedule starting September 30 as Westminster visits. The Bison host Glenville Salem W and J Geneva Fairmont and Heidelberg with many veterans back and Eddie Stump as assistant.

John J. Knight Grafton Bethany College Bison Westminister College Bethany Glenville Salem Sistersville Geneva Fairmont Heidelberg Knight Eddie Stump

Power plays dropped in football history

Stockton Calif Aug 31 The article marks Amos Alonzo Stagg’s fifty year span in coaching noting major shifts in football from the flying wedge to the forward pass. It recalls Harvard’s 1892 wedge that led to a 1893 ban and Stagg’s long career including his move to the College of the Pacific after a 41 year Chicago run.

Stockton Calif Amos Alonzo Stage Yale Stage John L. Sullivan Springfield Mass Harvard College of the Pacific University of Chicago

Family Next Door at Opera House Delights Audiences

Universal’s comedy drama The Family Next Door plays at the Opera House. Hugh Herbert stars as the doubtful father, Ruth Donnelly is the mother seeking marriages, Joy Hodges plays the daughter, Eddie Quillan the clever elder son with million ideas, Jamita Quigley the young daughter, Benny Bartlett the younger brother, and the cast features Byron Foulger Don Bedtice Stanley Brown and Joseph de Stefani.

Universal Tonizat Hugh Herbert Jamita Quigley Benny Bartlett Shirley Temple

Rough Riders Round-up at Opera House thrills crowd

Roy Rogers and Rusty return from the Spanish border war as Rough Riders to guard a gold shipment. Border bandit Arizona Jack and commander Harrison clash with the patrol. A border patrolman and two civilians die as Roy and Rusty pursue the thief through Mexico. Dorothy, captive daughter of a miner, aims to marry Lanning who aids Arizona Jack.

Rough Riders Roy Rogers Rusty Ramond Hatton Spain Barder Harrison Jack Rockwell Arizona Jack William Pawley Roy Arizona Jack Dorothy Mary Hart Lanning Geatee Meeker

Boris Karloff Horror Film At Strand Theatre

Strand Theatre presents The Man They Could Not Hang starring Boris Karloff in a tale of a betrayed scientist who returns from death seeking revenge. Lorpa Gray Robert Wilcox Roger Pryor co star. directed by Nick Grinde screenplay by Karl Brown.

Karloff Strand Theatre Lorpa Gray Robert Wilcox Roger Pryor Nick Grinde Karl Brown Ann Doran Charles

Pirates Claim Two Knoxville Hurlers In Swap

Pittsburgh Pirates claimed pitcher Elmer Donald Rambert from Knoxville of the Southern Association under a working agreement. Rambert, 22, will report after the southern season ends September 10 along with Cadis Swigart recalled from Knoxville. Rambert, a Ohio State graduate, previously played in Florida State and St Augustine, with ten wins last season for Savannah and another ten wins this year. He also played in the outfield with a .347 average across the South.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Elmer Donald Rambert Knoxville Southern Associat Cadis Swigart Pirate Nacpes Rambert Ohio State University North Carolin St. Augustine Seeburg Florida State Savannah South Atlantic

Pittsburgh Markets: Produce and Livestock Report

Pittsburgh markets report August 31 showing produce demand fair with dull apples and steady potato trade. Prices listed for apples, cabbage, and peaches. Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio varieties cited. Livestock sales 200 head with cattle, hogs, and sheep priced and graded by weight and quality.

Pittsburgh U. S West Virginia Jonathans Pennsylvania Dept. Agr

Rhos Twin Bill Washed From Schedule

Rain washed out the New York Giants double header with the St Louis Cardinals in New York. One game was tentatively to be played in St Louis during the Giants final western tour, while the other has to be canceled due to no date available.

New York UPI New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Giants Caras Senses St. Louis

Jockey Lou Machado Dies After Marlboro Race Accident

Jockey Lou Machado aged 22 died after a fall at Marlboro Maryland yesterday. A horse’s hoof struck him and fractured his skull, he was taken to a hospital where he later died.

Washington Lou Machado Marlboro

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