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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1939

Page

5

Reds Dominate National League All Star Roster Hartnett To Lead

Seven Reds named to National League All Star squad with Hartnett chosen to manage. Rosters include Lombardi McCormick Medwick from Cincinnati, Ott from New York, Frey Camilli Frey Amoyich and more. First all star games for Amoyich Wyatt Frey Camilli and Mize.

Nationals Bull Lee Stan Hack Billy Herman Chicago Cubs Johnny Vander Mer Ival Goodman Frank McCormick Eric Lombardi Cincinnati Reds Joe Medwick Leo Durocher St. Louis Cardinals Mel Ott New York Giants Mace Brown Pittsburgh Pirates Giants Hank Leiber Jane Reds Leiber Durocher Brown Lombardi McCormick Medwick Herman Ott Wil Arkle Vaughan Pirates Hartnett Cardinals Dodgers Cubs Phillies Boston Bees Paul Derringer Johnny Vander Meer Bucky Walters Cincinnati Lou Fette Boston Bill Lee Chicago Curt Davis Lonnie Wameke St. Louis Whitlow ‘Wyatt Brooklyn Ernie Lombardi Babe Phelps Harry Danning New York Linus Frey Dolf Camilli Harry Lavagetto Pittsburgh Bill Jurges Johnny Mize Terry Moore Morrie Amoyich Philadelphia Amoyich Fette Wyatt Frey Cam~ Wi Moore

Boxing Results From Last Night Report

In Long Branch Mike Piskin outpointed Jackie Berg. In Fort Wayne Floyd Gibbons stopped Art Franklin. In St Louis Allen Matthews knocked out Billy Hod.

Long Branch N. J Mike Piskin Frehold Jackie Kid) Berg London Hort Wayne Floyd Gibbons Detroit Art Franklin Newark ST. Louis Allen Matthews Billy Hod Miami Fla

Major League Standings and Results Recap

National League yesterday Chicago defeated Cincinnati six to one while other games were rained out. Today schedule includes Cincinnati at Chicago Brooklyn at New York Pittsburgh at St Louis Boston at Philadelphia. American League yesterday heavy scoring with Washington beating New York 18 to two and Detroit topping Chicago three to one. Today New York at Boston St Louis at Cleveland Philadelphia at Washington Chicago at Detroit.

Chicago Cincinnati Rooklyn iNew York Kork Washington Detroit New York Boston St. Louis Cleveland Philadelphia St. Loui

Quality Market Nine to Play Coalton on Sunday

Manager Ross Gerard leads Quality Market in a county league game at Coalston Sunday against the Coalton independent club. Johnny Bebis, star of last Sunday’s win over Spelter, will start for Quality Market with the same lineup as vs Spelter.

New York All Stars Yankee Leo Gabby Cincinnati Quality Market Coalton Ross Gerard Coalston Johnny Bebis Spelter Gerard Coalton Aggregation

Dempsey Beats Doubt as Hospital Warrants Food Crave

Bill Boni reports Jack Dempsey, 44, recovering well after emergency appendectomy at Polyclinic hospital. Ned Brown, his secretary, says Dempsey demanded food and complained water was warm while doctors note resting comfortably and temperature near normal.

Bill Boni New York Jack Dempsey John L. Sullivan Gene Tunney Joe Louis Ned Brown Polyclinic Hospital Brown Dempsey Jess Willard Jack Willard

Yesterday's Stars: Hartnett, DiMaggio Lead Wins

Gabby Hartnett of the Cubs had two of Chicago's four hits and drove in a run in a victory over the Reds. Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees doubled twice and added a single to drive in four runs against Sena tors, while Buck Newsom of the Tigers scattered eight hits and left 11 White Sox on base.

Gabby Hartnett Cubs Chicago Reds Joe DI Maggio Yankees Senators Buck Newsom Tigers White Sox

Bonaba Stars In New Yorks Drive 10 Top Bonaba Stars

New York sports column notes Bonaba’s magnetic appeal as he leads a starry drive. Mentions Galento Apostoli Hostak Louis Shute Barred from meet and other boxing and tennis items. Reports Derek Jacobs selling reserve seats and plans for town events.

Bonaba New York Galento Nova Garden Philly Toledo Dempsey-Willard Jack Zeke Bonwra Giants Fred Apostoli al Hostak California Apostoli Tony Galento Charlie McCarthy Cubs Mr. Wrigley Joe Louis Atlantic City Mike Jacobs Mose Shute Biz P. G.A Denny Shute John Henry Lewis Frankie Parker Davey O'Brien Delafield Wis Dutch Leonard Senators Yanks Louis Pastor Detroit Michigan Pirates Buccos

Frankie Parker Leads In Cincinnati Tourney

Frankie Parker the Californian on the comeback trail meets Marshall Chambers of Cincinnati in the semi finals of the Tri State tennis tournament in Cincinnati. Johnny Doeg of Newark defaulted yesterday, sending Chambers into the bracket as Parker and Chambers clash today. Bryan Grant of Atlanta faces Edward Alloo of San Francisco after Grant beat Ronald Edwards 6-1 6-2 yesterday as rain cut play. Alloo defeated Ted Olwine of Santa Monica 3-6 6-3 6-3.

Cincinnati Franke Parker Marshall Chambers Chambers Johnny Doeg Newark N. J Bryan Grant Atlanta Edward Alloo San Francisco Grant Ronald Edwards Alloo Ted Olewine Santa Monica Calif

United States players sweep Wimbledon field

Wimbledon notes from July show US stars Riggs Cooke and Smith set to push through. The piece questions Riggs form, praises Cooke ground strokes, and hints Tilden could return to amateur play if allowed, while calling Riggs America’s top hope amid a generally dull tournament.

Drew Middleton Wimbledon Eng William Tatum Tilden Wimbleton United States Bobby Rigg Elwood Cooke Gene Smith Riggs Cooke Smith Ferenc Puicee Yugoslavia Gene Bobby America Mr. Tilden

Reds Beaten by Cubs Two Ejections Mark No-Hit Laugher

Cincinnati loses 5-1 to Chicago as Vander Meer is ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Cubs rally with two hits late, Lomardi miscue allows two runs, and Sears ejects Vander Meer and Lomardi. Yankees beat Senators 10-2 while Tigers top White Sox 3-1 amid miscues and rain delays.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Reds Chicago Gabby Hartnett Bill Lee Cubs Johnny Vander Meer Ziggy Sears Billy Myers Dick Bartell Lloyd Whitey) Moore Stan Hack Ernie Lombardi Sears White Sox New York Yankees Washington Senators Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Mike Tresh Barney McCosky Luke Appling Earl Averill

Home Runs Help Logan Indians Beat Ashland

The Logan Indians crushed Ashland 9 to 1 in two innings with two homers by Kvedar and Sleetko. DAntonio drove in three runs, while Vic Sorres earned his eighth win in nine starts for Bluefield over Williamson. Huntington Aces beat Welch 2 to 1 before rain halted play.

Associated Press Logan Indians Ashland Indians Kvedar Sleetko Vic Sorres Bluefield Williamson D'Antonio Jack Siens Huntington Aces Welch Logan Hunting

Blueville Faces Clarksburg in Pivotal Sunday Matchup

Blueville, riding a long winning streak, prepares to host Clarksburg this Sunday. Manager Dick Robins plans to send Hurling ace on the mound with Weaver behind the plate as Hank Mazza eyes a key trial in the timers.

Blueville Clarksburg Hank Mazza Timjers Dick Robins Weaver

Fragmented note on Mineral discoveries and railroads era

A damaged OCR passage mentions facts about Carlsbad Caverns and Dim White New Mexico, printed by a railroad in its time table. It references public perception of the railroad and a historical figure Queen Elizabeth. The garbled text suggests a discussion of exploration, fashion, and distant events without clear dates or cohesive details.

Queen Elizabeth

A Stage Full of Cuties at Grafton Fair Grounds

Floyd King's Hit Parade, a big musical comedy, comes to Grafton for one night on Tuesday July 4 in the world's largest tent theatre. The 5,000 seat capacity allows a 80-person company and a star lineup including Earl Adair and Jennie O'Brien. Doors open 7 p.m. with show at 7:15 p.m. Prices remain at popular rates.

Fair Grounds Floyd King Grafton Fairgrounds George White Earl Carroll Tabernacles King Earl Adair Golden Jennie O'Brien Gendlin Curei el Capitany Winists Billy de Vor Renee la Fanette Manus Malleck Pauline Tbo

Bluefield Bank Elects New President After Board Member Death

A Bluefield architect Alex Mahood was elected president of the Commercial Bank of Bluefield succeeding Bernard McClaugherty who died in April. The report also notes ongoing legal actions including a murder charge contemplation after an inquest and mentions unrelated political budget discussions involving WPA funds and public works.

Manod Bluefield Alex Mahood The Commercial Bank of Bernard McClaugherty State Board of Education

Relief Bill Cuts and Provisions Debate

President Roosevelt endorses a relief bill with a 3.4 percent overhead target and warns that reducing total expenditures requires efficiency. The plan calls for abolishing the federal theater program, angering professionals, while Adams criticizes the bill as senators agree with concerns about security wages and furloughs. Key items include 1.477 billion for WPA and 134 million for farm security.

Roosevelt Federal Theater Adams

Sale Notice of Undivided Half Interest in Coal Rights

Special Commissioner will sell at public auction July 17, 1939 at 1 PM at the front door of Taylor County Courthouse the undivided half interest of Byron W Dillworth in coal beneath 23 acres in Flemington District near Astor. Mining rights reserved per deed dated May 16, 1939 to Theodore Thompson. Taylor County Court Clerks.

Circuit Court of Taylor County G. W. Ford W. N. Layman Byron W. Dillworth Court House Byron W. Dilworth Flemington Astor Dilworth Theodore Thompson

Notice of Deed Sale and Tax Foreclosure in Taylor County WV

Public notice from E C St Clair Clerk of Taylor County Court West Virginia announcing sale of real estate in Fetterman District listed under Deed Book 79 page 89. Terms require half cash with balance in six months secured by notes. Sale of property 45.75 acres in Fetterman District to Nancy Clem and unknown heirs of William Neel. purchaser Gore Ryan. Government taxes and costs included. deed to be issued after September 2. Settlement details and redemption amounts provided.

G. W. Ford Ald Frank M. Hollis Jr Nancy Clem William Ee Neel Gore Ryan Fetterman District Cara Ryan Sais TOC Geereries E. C. St, Clair Taylor County West Virginia

Notices to creditors and beneficiaries of Spencer Elsey estate

Commissioners notice to all persons with claims against Spencer Elsey deceased to exhibit claims with vouchers to the undersigned in Taylor County West City. Deadline in 1940 or be excluded from estate. Beneficiaries urged to attend to protect interests. Also a separate notice for Sarah Johnson estate with December 1939 deadline and same exclusion rule. John K. Bui Commissioner.

Spencer Ki Elsey Spencer Elsey Taylor County B Taylor County Salte Sarah J. Johnnson Sinet John K. Bui West

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