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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1940

Page

5

Stolzenfels Hurls No-Hit No-Run County League Game

Robert Stolzenfels of the Grafton Independents hurled six innings of no hit no run ball, striking out 13 as the Independents beat Knottsville 14 to 0. He added a triple and three two base hits, scored twice, and helped his team pile up six runs in the second inning and four in the fifth.

Robert Chubby"’ Stolzenfels Grafton Independents Taylor County Baseball League Stolzenfels Knottsville Grafton Tigre Heir Farlow Bolyard Poe Stolzen Pottsville Rafton

Golfing title contest returns strong foe at White Sulphur

July 2 in White Sulphur Springs amid wind and rain, Parkersburg's Ann Hoblitzell leads 55 women in first round match play as rival Pritai Stifel Quarrier resumes title bid. Quarrier earns medalist honors with 81, Wheeling and Charleston golfers chase early rounds amid a large field and tricky conditions.

White Sulphur Springs Ann Hoblitzell Parkersburg Pritai Stifel Quarrier Hoblitzell Quarrier M. M. Moorhead Charleston Stifel Wheeling J. H. Kabler Bluefield Quartrer Henny Payne E. W. Stifel John O. Tucker Freddie Hawkins B. W. Stiel R. B. Buubaugh Henry Payne Roert_W. Lowe Smith TaFollette

Trout Season Extended Ten Days By Commission

Charleston dispatch says the Conservation Commission extended the trout season by ten days to July 17 due to poor fishing conditions from April 27. Anglers may fish trout or bass during the extension, as the bass season had moved earlier. Commissioner H W Shawhan noted high water and cool temps hampered fishing all season.

Charleston H.W. Shawhan Shawhan

Tutwiler struggles in first round of 27th state golf meet

Ed Tutwiler, 20, posted seven over par after 36 holes amid gusty winds and soggy greens at Old White course in White Sulphur Springs Spain. Fred Bannerot, Ray Vaughan, and Jack Grimes mirrored or approached his score as match play loomed. action resumes Wednesday as floods retreat in Texarkana Arkansas after heavy rain.

Spain Ed Tutwiler Tutwiler Charleston Fred Bannerot Ray Vaughan Lewisburg Jack Grimes Wheeling

Baseball results and upcoming NL games

Yesterday the National League delivered tight finishes with St. Louis 3 Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 3 and New York 7 Boston 1. Today Cincinnati visits St. Louis nightly pitching matchup Deringer against McGee while Brooklyn plays Philadelphia Beck vs Beck? Schumacher etc.

St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago New York Boston Deringer McGee Philadelphiaton Beck Errickson Schumacher Bowman Lee

Baseball Scores and Matchups Across the American League

In major league action Detroit edged Chicago 3 to 1 while Philadelphia defeated Boston 9 to 1 and St. Louis beat Cleveland 2 to 1. New York beat Washington 8 to 4 as Chicago faced Detroit with Dietrich opposing Sears or Trout, and St. Louis met Cleveland with Harris facing Harder. Charleston and Huntington social notices list Mrs Rolla Campbell, Sr and Mrs H D Everett plus Fairmont and other names.

Philadelphia Boston Caster Heusser Harris Gatehouse New York Washington Gomez Leonard Chicago Detroit Dietrich Sears Trout Deny St. Louis Cleveland R. Harris Harder M. G. Geiger Charleston Rolla Campbell, Sr Huntington M. M. Foster Fairmont H. D. Everett CLU Pvt Ana Philadelphia

Browns Rise Up Again To Beat Indians

The St. Louis Browns defeated the Cleveland Indians 2-1 as Elden Auker held the Tribe to eight hits, nearly a shutout before a ninth inning walk loaded the bases. The Browns also moved into first place contention, while other majors results included the Cardinals beating the Reds 3-2 and the Dodgers 4-3 over the Phillies.

Browns Indians

Quail and Deer Abundance Boosts Fall Hunting Prospects

Charleston dispatch reports the Conservation Commission foresees plentiful quail rabbit and grouse this fall though squirrel and wild turkey may be scarcer. Quail numbers rise despite poor nesting conditions and recent heavy rains. Deer populations are increasing with widespread sightings, though several counties show limited proof.

Charleston Conservation Commission H. W. Shawhan Cabell Gilmer Ohio Roane Tyler Wirt Wood Jefferson Lincoln

Wildlife Survey Notes Hard Winter Hits Populations

The survey reports scarce continuous woodland in some sections, raccoon numbers rising slowly, and squirrels in dire condition due to spotty mast and heavy hunting. Turkeys also suffered through the winter, reflecting broad wildlife stress.

Tony Galento Set to Fight Max Baer in Jersey Park

In Jersey City Tony Galento and Max Baer clash in a 15 round bout at the local park, expected before 9 p.m. EST with about 30,000 fans to watch. The winner earns a shot at Joe Louis in September. Baer would need a stunning upset to lure Promoter Mike Jacobs after his prior setback. Galento relies on courage and a punishing left hook, while Baer brings reach height and power but has been unusually quiet leading to this fight.

Gayle Talbot Jersey City N. J Tony Galento Max Baer Tony Joe Louis Galento Baer Louis Mike Jacobs Negro Max

Mayo Clinic Seeks Fluid Cure for Flipper Limbs

The Mayo clinic is said to be working on a fluid to inject into calcified arms like Dizzy Dean's. Patty Berg plans turning pro July 8 and will tour the country lecturing. Sonja Honey will wed Arch Ward soon. Barney McCoskey shines for Detroit yet debates his star status. The United Mine Workers take over a Pennington Gap club in Virginia. Fight, special Galen to win despite his chin.

Eddie Briet New York Mayo Clinic Dizzy Dean Kilian Vopel el Galento Patty Berg Chicago Galento Benny M'Coy Connie Mack Sonja Joe DiMaggio the DiMaggno Labor Dept United Mine Workers’ Union Pennington Gap Appalachian League Galen

Dempsey Wins Opening Comeback in Atlanta Bout

Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey returned at age 45 with a four minute, 58 second victory over Clarence Luttrell. Dempsey dominated, breaking Luttrell’s nose and leaving him battered and helped to a hospital as onlookers cheered the crowd of about 10,000 and a $15,000 gross.

Lewis Hawkins Atlanta Cash Reigsters Jack Dempsey Manassa Mauler Clarence Paule) Attrell Dempsey Luttrell

Fights Last Night Scene Across Multiple Cities

In Chicago Mike Gamiere stopped Johnny Pleasant in the 138 pound division. Pittsburgh saw Tony Musto outpoint Curtis Sheppard in ten. Atlanta witnessed Jack Dempsey knock out Clarence Luttrell in the 205 pound class. New York had Solly Krieger defeat Al McCoy in the 175 pound bout.

Chicago Mike Gamiere Cleveland Johnny Pleasant Pittsburgh Tony Musto Curtis Sheppard Atlanta Jack Dempsey New York Clarence Luttrell Texas Solly Krieger Brooklyn al McCoy Boston

Yesterday's Stars Shine in Major League Highlights

Buck Newsom and the Tigers routed the White Sox with six hit pitching and seven strikeouts. Cliff Melton of the Giants limited the Bees to six hits while striking out nine for his seventh win. Enos Slaughter slugged two homers for all of the Cardinals runs. Joe Medwick drove in a run with a triple and scored on a wild pitch as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 4-3. Vince DiMaggio homered to tie Pittsburgh at 4-4 and the Pirates won 4-3 in ten innings over Chicago.

Judson Bailey Associated Press St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Tribe Detroit ‘Tigers Auker Elden Auker Browns Cleveland Hal Trosky St. Lois Cardinals Hugh Mulcahy Giants Boston Bees Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Vince Dimagero Pittsburgh Claude Passeau Big Buck Newsom Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Washington Senators Washington Hal Chase Philadelphia Athletics Buck Newsom Tigers White Sox Cliff Melton Bees Enos,Slaughter St. Louis Joe Medwick Dodgers Brooklyn Phillies Vince DiMaggio Pirates Cubs

New League Team Routed In First Game Of Year

The Waddell Fuel team, replacing Lucretia in Taylor County Baseball League, lost 6 to 3 to Pruntytown in its first official game yesterday. No extra base hits were recorded. Tonight the Grafton Independents meet the Peerless Elites at Blueville.

Waddell Fuel Lucretia Taylor County Baseball League Pruntytown Grafton Independents Blueville

Junior League Opens With Busy Taylor County Schedule

The Taylor county Junior Baseball League opens tomorrow at Fetterman at 10 a.m. with a full first half schedule including Quality Market Jrs, Lockwood, Union Drug, Hilltoppers and Fetterman in July games. A second half follows with pivotal matchups and a playoff series August 19 through 23 culminating in a trophy for the champions.

Taylor County Fetterman Quality Market Jrs Lockwood & Lockwood Union Drug Hilltoppers Quality Marketers Betterman Lockwood

Logan Wins 1-0 In Eighth Inning Walkoff

In a pitchers duel at Ashland, Logan topped Ashland 1-0 as Ken Mountz stroked a long single to drive in Sigert in the eighth. Snyder drew a walk earlier, but was out at second on a attempted sacrifice as Sigert was ruled safe at first. Rain halted the rest of the league schedule with Logan remaining in Ashland and Bluefield set for Will yesterday.

Associated Press Logan Ashland Snyder Sigert Ken Mountz Bluefield Will

Sentinel Want Ad Sparks Quick Results

A compact want ad in the Sentinel promises fast outcomes for items and services. Readers are invited to place brief notices to reach a broad local audience seeking quick sales, trades, or offers.

Kate Smith Signs Up For Two Years On Non cancellable Basis

New York July 2 A non cancellable contract binds Kate Smith to January 1 1943 with nearly two years remaining and unlimited renewal options beyond that date A war suspension clause is included Most Toscanini broadcast details and other NBC CBS WEAF and WJZ programs listed alongside mentions of German progress and radio schedules

New York Kate Smith United States Plan Toscanini Arturo Toscanini Montevideo WJZ NBC North America Alfredo Baldomir Uruguay Europe Germany Russia Galen WEAF CBS MBS Tony Galento Max Baer WEAP Navy Lewis Compton Horace Heidt Meredith Willson Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Townsend U Wabc We the People Jimmy Durante

Central WV Station Schedule and NBC CBS Network Entries

A dense listing catalogs Central West Virginia station 890kc and NBC CBS network programs across the evening hours. It names stations WJZ WEAF WEAP WMMN KDKA WLW and others with shows from Amos n Andy to Fibber McGee and Molly, orchestras, and news segments, reflecting a packed radio schedule.

NBC WJZ Jose Bettencour Ord Nbc-Weaf Yvette CBS Paul Sullivan KDKA Cbs—Troubadors Lowell Thomas Mentator WMMN Paul Douglas Fulton Lewis, Jr Nbc-Weap Fred War Chesterfield Amos ‘N Andy Skete WEAF Glenn Miller Bob Hope WPA Symphony W. Kdka Wlww Fred Waring Cecil Golly Orch Edwin C. Hill IDEA

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