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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1937

Page

6

Gomez Pitches One Hitter As All Star Call Looms

Lefty Gomez delivered a one hit ball game in a 5-1 win over the Athletics, striking out eight and allowing a lone homer in the fifth. Cubs beat the Cardinals 9-4 as Chicago surged in the NL race while the Giants defeated the Phillies 7-1. Bees blank Dodgers twice, 1-0 and 7-0, on Gabler and Bush pitching, as the pre All-Star action heats up.

Associated Press Advange Lefty el Goofy) Gomez Washington Cubs Cardinals Giants Boston Bees Gomez Homer Athletics Philadelphia Bob Johnson

Trusty Takes Oath As Chief of State Police

Charles C. Trusty Tallman was sworn in as superintendent of state police in Charleston in a quiet ceremony at the secretary of state's office. Secretary Wilam O'Brien administered the oath at 9:30 a m with Captain H N Rex toad present. Tallman returned to his office and began work immediately.

Charleston Secretary of State Charles C Tallman H. N. Rextoad Wilam O'Brien

Wellsburg Man Sentenced for Drug Store Robbery

Wellsburg story notes John Ellieu aged 24 received a 10 year prison sentence after a jury conviction for robbing a local drug store. The event occurred in Wellsburg on July 1 with details from the court and police proceedings.

Wellsburg John Ellieu

Folio Edges Irish Bob Turner in Clarksburg Bout

Johnny Folio, new state welterweight, defeated Irish Bob Turner of Richwood Va. by decision in ten rounds before a small crowd at Carmichaels in Clarksburg. Turner, favorite at ringside, was knocked down in the first round and again in the fourth, slipping once more. He appeared dazed for most of the bout and could not mount consistent offense.

Johnny Folio New State Bob Turner Richwood Va Carmichaels Clarksburg Johnny Turner

Poor Running Costs Battle In Mountain State League

The Beckley Bengals fell behind on base paths as the Huntington Bees edged them 8-7. Bluefield extended a four game win streak, boosting Mercer County to leader status alongside slump-bound Logan. Welch Miners lost 3-1 to Williamson Colts, hampering Beckley’s hold on the top division as Bluefield’s Major Hutton extended a 22 game hitting streak. Beckley, Huntington and Welch head into key series against Logan, Triadans, and Bluefield.

Associated Press Beckley Bengals Huntington Bees Huntington Logan Indians Bluefield Mercer Miners Colts Beckley Welch Miners Bengals Williamson Colts Major Hutton Williamson Logan Tridians

Fights Last Night Across Several Cities

Pittsburgh's Billy Conn won a 12 round decision over Teddy Yarosz at 161 pounds. Clarksburg saw John Folio outpoint Irish Bob Turner at 152. In Richmond and Oakland, bouts featured Domingo Valin stopping Jim McVey at 10 rounds and other local results.

Pittsburgh Billy Conn Teddy Yarosz Clarksburg W. Va Johnny Folio Bob" Turner Richmond Oakland Calif Domingo Valin Hayward Jim McVey

Tunney backs German to whip Joe in new clash

Gene Tunney says if Joe Louis and Max Schmeling fight again there will be a New York champion. Notes on Bucky Harris, UC Berkeley travel costs, best dressed promoter Johnny Attell, old fighter Kilrain, Newark Bears shift in the International League, Mike Jacobi publicity, John Henry vs Walter Reddish, Vanderbilt finances for Pimlico, Charlie Dressen Reds, seventh inning rally theory, Dempsey gym and trainers, Carl Mays baseball school, and Duke football in view.

Eddie Brietz New York Montreal Gene Tunney Joe Louis Max Sehmeling Bucky Harris Johnny Stone A. L University of California Poughkeepsie Statio Johnny Attell Ridgewood Grove Club Jake Kilrain John L. Sustivaz Boston Bears Newark Bears de Coon Welter Denis Mike Jacobi Washington Park Carfare John Walter Reddish Philadelphia Washington Jawn Henry Alfred G. Vanderbilt Pimlico Giles News Warren C Charlie Dressen Reds Lloyd Gregory Portland Oregonian Freddy Steele Apostoli del Baker Mickey Cochrane Tigers Art Fletcher Baker Ray Walker Los Angeles Thanx Jack Dempsey Jerry Ludivas Dempsey Carl Mays Portland Ore Duke

Yesterday's Stars Shine in Major League Wins Across League

Last night's games featured YESTERDAY'S STARS Lefty Gomez holding the Athletics to one hit in a 5-1 Yankees win, Mel Ott homer with bases loaded in a 7-2 Giants victory, Hal Trosky driving in four with a double and two homers as the Indians beat the Browns 10-3, Gabbo Gabler and Guy Bush sparking Bees with a Dodgers doubleheader blanking, Wes Ferrell limiting the Red Sox to nine hits in a 6-4 Senators win, Charley Root delivering hitless relief in the Cubs 9-4 win versus the Cardinals, Tommy Bridges nailing five White Sox hits in a 4-1 Tigers victory, and Cy Blanton shutting out the Reds 6-0 in night action.

Cubs Dizzy Dean Carl Hubbell van Lingle Mungo Gomez Magic Marie Joe McCarthy Nationals St. Louis Chicago Giants Charley Root Phillies Clyde Castleman Bees Dodgers Babba Gabler Guy Bush Wes Ferrell Senators Boston Red Sox Troit Tigers White Sox Tommy Bridges Hal Trosky Indians Browns Pirates Cy Blanton Cincinnati Reds Lefty Gomez Yankees Mel Ott Phils Gabbo Gabler Red Sox Cardinals Tigers

Marble Aims At Wimbledon Final As Budge Advances

Alice Marble, seeking a place in the Wimbledon finals, faces Jadwiga Jedrézejowska in the women’s singles semifinals while Don Budge reaches the men’s final after defeating Frankie Parker. Budge and Marble also advance in mixed doubles with Gene Mako.

Don Budge Frankie Parker Wimbleton Eng Alice Marble Jadwiga Jedrézejowska Dorothy Round Rene Mathieu France Missoundi Mme Mathieu Budge Parker Germany Gottfried von Cramm Milwaukee Miss Marble Gene Mako Mlle Jedziejowska Rubles Dorothy Andras New York Stamford Conn Sylvia Kenrotin Miss Jacobs Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling Denmark Mako Australia Jack Bromwich Clifford Sproule

British Golf Stars Fail Under Pressure At Ryder Cup

In Southport England the British team collapsed under late pressure as the Americans won the Ryder Cup 8 to 4. Ed Dudley delivered strong play in the final nine holes while Gene Sarazen rallied for the United States, and a gallery incident near the 16th influenced the outcome.

Southport Eng England Ed Dudley Alfred Perry Henry Cotton David Rees Sam King Gene Sarazen Percy Alliss Gene Carnoustie Sarazen Alliss Denny Shue

Home Towner Looking Best in Golf Tournament

Jim Marks of Praketon advances to the quarterfinals at Oakmont in the national intercollegiates. The 21-year-old, son of J W Marks Sr, posted two under par through ten holes, after a 312 yard driving display, defeating Dan Donovan of Notre Dame and setting up a clash with Bill Barclay of Michigan in the 36 hole round.

Judson Bailey Oakmont Jim Marks Princeton Sam Parks, Jr Praketon J. W. Marks Risk Prep Saltsburg Notre Dame Marks Dan Donovan Bill Barclay Michigan Willie Turnes Haas Gels Revenge

Amateur golf match results between LSU and peers report

Pat Leslie of Louisiana State faced John Hobart of Illinois in a close opening round while Fred Haas of Louisiana and Harvey Johnson of Georgetown battled. Vinett D Antonio of Tulane also played, with Stanley Holditch of Georgia Tech needing extra holes to advance. Haas avenged a prior loss to Bob Praser of Creighton as Hobart and Holditch stretched plays.

Pat Leslie Louisiana State John Hobart Ilinois Fred Haas Louisiana Harvey Johnson Georgetown Vinett D’antoni Tulane Stanley Holditch Georgia Tech Hobart Holditch Haas Bob Praser Creighton

How They Stand: Baseball Games Today

Teams listed for today include Brooklyn at Boston Hoyt against MacPayden and Philadelphia at New York Walter facing Melton. Chicago goes to St. Louis Lee versus Dean with American League results from yesterday.

Brooklyn Boston Hoyt MacPayden Philadelphia New York Walter Melton Chicago St. Louis Lee Dean Detroit Cleveland Washington Poffenberger Kennedy Ruffing Ross Hildebrand Gatehouse Wilson Deshong Pittsburgh Cincinnati L. Pet Leveland St. Louisia Das

Roosevelt Attends Wedding Reception for Dupont Bride

At an East Room reception President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt mingled with guests as the 22 year old groom and his bride, a year his junior, exchanged farewells. Ethel whispered to the president and he was the center of attention among bridesmaids hoping for a kiss.

Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Roosevelts Duponts Ethel Franklin Eugene, Dupont Mrs. Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Aimee

Felton Acquitted In Tourist Crimes Faces Federal Charge

Bernice Felton, acquitted of murder in the tourist crimes tied to her former lover Lester Brodelhurst, now faces federal transporting charges. She was held for the grand jury in Lonoke Arkansas after the trial ended. Brockelhurst was sentenced to die.

Bernice Felton Lester Brodelhurst Miss Felton Lonoke Ark Young Brockelhurst Central Pre

STATE ENDS AND PUBLIC AID FINDINGS REPORTED

State end figures show costs of 3 128 059 and public assistance totaling 1 655 766 63 since December. Land redemptions reach about 1 800 000 with last day receipts nearly 73 000. Tax department sales tax and gross income total around 20 000 000. Mrs Dorothy Wilsone, missing daughter of Mrs W E Johnson, sought police help in Parkersburg. In Huntington a Common Pleas Judge sentenced William Bibby to ten years for a March assault on Troy Peoples.

Parkersburg W. E. Johnson Po‘lice Dorothy Wilsone Huntington Common Pleas Worth William Bibby Troy Peoples

Bicycles See Large Selection On Display At Store

Large display features many sizes and makes of bicycles. Advertising emphasizes real value with quality built in and no higher prices than competitors. Promotes bicycle sales and service from a shop claiming expertise in bicycles.

Pittsburgh Farm and Livestock Markets Report Summary

Livestock and produce markets in Pittsburgh show mixed gains. Hog prices rise 25 cents on 180-230 lb range. steers 10.75-13.25. vealers 10.50-11.00. sows steady at 10.25. Sheep 11.75-12.00. apples and potatoes with cautious demand. No. 1 Tennessee pears, North Carolina and Virginia cobblers prices listed. Market notes reference U.S. and Pa. Dept. of Agriculture reports.

Pittsburgh U. S U.S Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina Cobblers California Virginia Virginia Cobblers

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