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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1939

Page

6

Major CHICAGO SOX DROP INDIANS TO STH PLACE

Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers surged in the standings after a July Fourth weather of upsets. Dizzy Dean lost as Dizzy Dean, while Jack Knott starred for Chicago in an 8-1 victory. The Tigers won 9-8, and Philadelphia beat Washington 9-3 ending a six game skid.

Chicago Sox Indians Dizzy Dean Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Paul Derringer Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Larry French Dean Jack Knott Chicago White Sox Cleveland Tigers Lewis

Boxing Fights From Associated Press Roundup

In Toronto Montreal and other cities, Dave Castillous outpointed Lee Rodak, while Paul Lee stopped Jackie Hatcher in Baltimore. Tony Cisco earned a decision over Bobby Jones in Atlantic City, and Cal Cagi defeated Andy Melia in New York.

Associated Press Toronto Dave Castillous Montreal Lee Rodak Chicago Baltimore Paul Lee Jackie Hatcher Richmond Atlantic City Tony Cisco Norristown Pennsylvania Bobby Jones New York Cal Cagi Cresshill N. J Andy Melia

Major League Standings and Results Across Leagues

National League yesterday Cincinnati defeated St Louis 7 to 4 and Pittsburgh beat Chicago 7 to 2. Today’s schedule includes New York at Brooklyn Chicago at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Boston. American League Chicago routed Cleveland 8 to 1 and Detroit beat St Louis 9 to 5 while Philadelphia defeated Washington 9 to 3. Upcoming games include Boston at New York Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St Louis and other scheduled contests.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Dodgers Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington Pet Boston If Cleveland Washington Louis

Parker Stays In Net Battle

In Louisville Kentucky an all California semifinal looms in the open tennis tournament named for Kentucky. George Toley of Los Angeles faces Louis Faquin of Memphis while Gene Mako of Los Angeles meets Frank Guernsey of Orlando. Frank Parker and Welby Van Horn reached the next-to-last round as Mako topped Deacon Parsons and Faquin and Guernsey played doubles. Parker beat Russell Bobbitt and Van Horn won a three set match over Gardnar Mulloy.

Louisville Kentucky George Toley Los Angeles Louis Faquiy Memphis Tenn Gene Mako Little Frank Guernsey Orlando Fla Rice Institute Frank Parker Beverly Hills Welby van Horn Mako Deacon” Parsons Huntington West Virginia Faquin Gurnsey Parker Russell Bobbitt Atlanta Georgia Tech van Horn Gardnar Mulloy Miami

Hypnotist Aids Champion Betina in Conn Title Fight

New York July 7 - The hypnotist Jimmy Grippo demonstrated training methods in Melio Bettina’s camp in Beacon New York ahead of his light heavyweight bout with Billy Conn next Thursday. Commissioner Bill Brown warned that no hypnosis could occur at weigh ins or in the Garden ring. Grippo claimed Bettina would be hypnotized to perform better and noted Bettina’s recent unbeaten streak since the eye contact sessions began.

Gayle Talbot New York Jimmy Grippo Melio Bettina Billy Conn Grippo Bettina Beacon N. Y Bill Brown Brown

Bettina Training Under Grips For Big Fight In New York

The light heavyweight champ Bettina prepares for a title bout next Thursday night after a dramatic session with Grippo. Bettina, a willing subject, was coached through intense drills and hypnotic suggestion to hit hard with both hands and obey instructions. Bettina claims no memory of the session beyond reporting continued wins.

New York State Bettina Grippo Mt. Beacon Conn M2lio

Mrs Stifel Tries Again In West Virginia Golf Final

White Sulphur Springs July 7 Mrs E W Stifel a six time finalist again faces Ann Hoblitzell defending champion in the women's amateur golf championship at Morgantown West Virginia Hoblitzell enters finals with a 4 and 3 win over Mrs Marlin Geiger Stifel defeats Mrs M M Foster 2 and 1 to reach final Medalist Henry E Payne Jr defeated earlier Stifel says the best player will win and notes her love of golf with two grandchildren nearby

Ann Hoblitzell Marlin Geiger Charleston

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Protest Over Late Start Marks Fetterman Win

In Taylor county league action at Athletic field Fetterman defeated Quality Market 8 to 6 after a double protest. Fetterman protested a late start from 5 p.m. to 5:30, while Gerard Eaters protested a base runner being ruled safe. Warne pitched well for Fetterman, allowing six hits, with McDaniel and Mitter delivering key hits on offense.

Fetterman Quality Market Athletic Field Gerard Ross Gerard Ump White J. Keener Warne Johnny Warne H. McDaniel J. Mitter Quality Mart HL O.a McMullen Robinson Grinnen Keener Keefover Murray Krs Fetteraan Withers Peters J. Keen Gerard Hebb McDaniel Willis E. Keener Ware Mills Phillips

Odds Listed for Big Tilt

Odds listed for the all star game include American League 9-20 and National League 8-5. A British reporter arrived with a bid for Jack to tour London while boxing and golf figures are mentioned. The chaotic scene features quotes and references to several sports figures and events with sporadic commentary.

Eddie Brietz New York Broadway Jack” Doyle Jack Dempsey Jack London Pew Tony Byron Nelson P. G Nelson George Perry Eee Front 7 Fice Times Square Chetn Agi Dr. Hub

Eminent St Louis Surgeon Missed Yankees Reunion

The 1927 Yankees held a reunion in St Louis where the famed surgeon was absent. Old sluggers recalled him as the toughest pitcher they faced in the American League and noted his 13 strikeouts of Babe Ruth in 15 tries. Jeff Dickson is shifting to Broadway and Deacon Scott reports a $5,200 two week haul. Umpire George Moriarty is injured in Detroit.

St. Louis Yankees Babe Ruth Jeff Dickson Paris Broadway Scott Gehrig Pass George Moriatyl Detroit Jack and Mack

Unknowns to Meet Junior for State Amateur Title

Walter Mason reports in a July 7 dispatch that Bryan Brown of Hinton and Mount Hope's 19 year old Junior Tutwiler advanced to the 36 hole finals of the West Virginia State Amateur Championship. Brown defeated Fritz Bannerot 4 and 3 in the semifinals after beating J. S. Trump 1 up on the 20th hole, while Tutwiler beat Alpha Lawson 2 and 1 and Ira Eyler 4 and 3 to reach the final. Tutwiler expressed a sense of finality as this may be his last chance to win a major tournament.

Walter Mason White Brown Fritz Bannerot Charleston King Tut Alpha Lawson Clarksburg Ira Eyler Martinsburg J. S. Trump Oak Hill Trump Frank Crum Williamson Tutwiler Sand Lawrence-ville N. J Byler George Hoffer Weneeling Banneret Ernie Hoffer George

Coulton Ball Team To Play Marketeers Sunday

Coulton's strong bail club is scheduled to oppose the Quality Market nine of Grafton in a game set for 2.30 Sunday afternoon at Athletic Field. Manager Ross Gerard announced the matchup this morning with Johnny Libis likely to start for Gratten against Coalton, while Letty Grimm is in reserve.

Coulton Grafton Athletic Field Ross Gerard Johnny Lbis Gratten Coalton Nifié Letty” Grimm Anny

Bluefield Triumphs In Clash With Huntington

Bluefield rode a 10-0 win by pitcher Barr to defeat Huntington in a Mountain State circuit clash. Ashland edged Williamson 11-10 in a tight late game while Welch and Logan were affected by rain and unable to complete their contest.

Bluefield Huntington Associated Press Welch Logan Ng Bluefield Ashland Selina Barr Williamson Critagtan

Marble Is Choice To Take Wimbledon Crown

SCOTTY RESTON reports Kay Stammers will face Alice Marble of San Francisco for Wimbledon glory with Marble hailed as invincible. Coach Eleanor Tennant notes Marble's rebuilt defense and nerves, following a recent triumph over Hilda Sperling and a recovery from illness that kept her off court 1934 to 1937.

Scotty Reston Wimbledon Eng Britain Kay Eleanor Tennant Helen Jacobs Alice Termarit Mme Hilda, Sperling Denmark Suzanne Lenglen Suzanne Miss Tennant

Argentine 15 Big Surprise At The Open

Martin Pose, a 28 year old Argentine professional from Thazaingo, has become the sport’s latest surprise in the British Open chatter. The former caddy turned assistant pro speaks of his swing and hopes for a future where Argentine golfers rival those in the United States, reflecting a growing belief among fellow Argentines in a rising golf scene.

Drew Middleton Andrews Martin Pose Pose Jur‘ado Thazaingo Qauabas Hee Martin United State

Hurls No Hit No Run But Fails To Win

Un i on town Pa July 7. Bruno Vits of Lambert in the Prick league pitched a no hit no run game but faced four hits himself. Smock pitcher allowed no runs as the game was called after nine innings due to darkness.

Uniontown Bruno Vits Lambert

Dizzy Dean Blames Team for Loss in Pittsburgh

Pirates beat the Cubs 7 to 2 as Dizzy Dean expressed frustration over his first defeat of the year. Dean complained the Pirates quit and later mused about facing fans after the game while Arky Vaughan urged a personal response to the dispute.

Pittsburgh Jerome Hernan Dean Dizzy Bucs Cubs Diz Arky Vaughan Dean Pirates Chicago

Ten Inning Softball Tilt Ends In 21 to 21 Tie

A high scoring softball game went ten innings ending in a 21 to 21 tie. Both teams produced late rallies with multiple runs in extra innings as the contest stretched beyond the standard nine frames.

Grafton High Defeats Bears In Extra Inning Thriller

Grafton High edged the Bears 14 to 7 after seven runs in the final extra frame. McKinney sparking an eighth inning surge with thirteen hits and key defensive plays sealed the hard fought Taylor County league game on the Fetterman diamond. Stolzenfels and Hamilton led the attack with four hits each as home runs by Stolzenfels and Graham highlighted a day of heavy offensive output.

Grafton’ High’ School Bears Gamser Fetterman Diamond McKinneymen Ted Taker Ballant Hannic Savee Tier High School Yataab Cma Stolsenfels Hamri¢ Hait Gedtty Hamilton Stolzen- Fels Ted Stolzenfets Graham Folllows Grefton-Hich AB. R. H

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