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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1939
Page
5
Boston Red Sox beat New York Yankees 4-3 in a five game series opener in New York as Boston strengthens its recent surge. Bob Feller notches his 14th win for the Cleveland Indians in a 7-3 rout of the Chicago White Sox. Dodgers top Giants 3-2 at Ebbets Field. Cubs topple Pirates 6-4 aided by a throwing error. Reds and Cardinals idle as weather or play halts brief update.
Dick Burton steamed to victory in the 1939 British Open at St Andrews with a 290 total after 72 holes, beating John Bulla of Chicago by two strokes. A stellar field including Reg Whitcombe Alf Perry Pose and Bobby Locke watched as Burton played steady, controlled golf to secure the championship and added prestige and endorsements beyond the cash prize. Burton praised Bulla and credited golf as a game of control and discipline.
Connie Mack, 76, was described as much better after gall bladder illness. Roy Mack, his son, said he feels sick but shows signs of improvement while pleased the Athletics beat Washington. He rested at home in Boston after being brought back on a stretcher on July 2.
Earl Tolley won the Old White tournament at White Sulphur Springs with 135 for 36 holes five under par earning 50 dollars as first prize. He defeated five other pros in a pro tourney held for 26 years in conjunction with the state amateur meet. Officials have decided to discontinue the professional tourney as professionals now have their own association.
Yesterday's results show Brooklyn 3 New York 2, Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 5, Boston 7 Philadelphia 3. Only games scheduled.
Chicago plays Cincinnati while St Louis faces Pittsburgh and New York meets Brooklyn in two. Philadelphia visits Boston as Boston hosts New York in a twi night doubleheader. American League results show Boston 4 New York 3 and Cleveland 7 with Chicago 3. St Louis 8 Detroit 6. Cleveland plays St Louis in a doubleheader and Detroit meets Chicago later.
White Sulphur Springs July 8 The 19 year old schoolboy golfer E M Tutwiler Jr of Mount Hope defeated Hinton driver Bryan Brown 7 and 6 to win the state amateur championship in 102 holes of match play ending five over par He will work and head to Oklahoma to learn the oil business His future praised by club pro Holly Vaughan who compares his power to Slammin Sam Snead based on drives.
In White Sulphur Springs on July 8 Ann Hoblitzell won West Virginia’s state women’s golf title for the third time. Defeating Mrs. E W Stifel 5 and 4, Stifel the veteran grandmother was defeated after losing another final. Hoblitzell sealed the championship on the 14th green, improving on last year’s 13th.
Rosemont Miners defeated Carr China Potters 9 to 4 at Fetterman diamond behind Spencer’s pitching despite early wildness. Paull Walters homered for the Potters while Babe Jones and Trader led Lucretia for a separate box score. Beaumont beat Lucretia 14 to 3 in the second game as Taylor County league play continued with multiple hits and errors shaping the outcome.
James Deacon White, 92, once the oldest living ex major leaguer, died at his daughter's home in Aurora. He began in 1860s with Forest City of Cleveland, later played infield and pitched, and finished with Pittsburgh in 1889, shortening a 21 year career.
Joe Gallagher of St. Louis hit a two on base homer in an 8 6 win over Detroit. Hall of Fame lefty Bob Feller and Hal Trosky led the Indians to a 7 3 victory over Chicago with steady pitching and timely hitting. Billy Herman sparked the Cubs with a dramatic 11th inning sacrifice fly and superb defense in extras to beat Pittsburgh. Joe Cronin’s homer and RBI double paced the Red Sox past the Yankees for their third win in four games. Max West of the Bees tripled with bases loaded to beat Philadelphia. Tut Stainback and Whitlow Wyatt of the Dodgers combined for nine hits in the series opener against the Giants as Wyatt logged his eighth straight victory.
In Hollywood Jimmy Garri son from Kansas City out pointed Tony Chavez of Los Angeles. In Sioux City Rete Lello of Chicago outpointed Ray Baker of Grand Forks ND. Sixto Escobar of Puerto Rico outpointed Johnny Buff of Atlanta City.
Huntington invaded Williamson for a two game series after routing Bluefield 4-0. Manager Mike Towers hit a pivotal triple with two on to spark the win. Kyedar drove in five runs with two homers as Williamson split a double header 5-4 and then beat Ashland 8-2. Logan and Welch each shone in the day’s action.
Plan PARADE continues as organizers seek cooperation from individuals and organizations. Final parade arrangements to follow. Slogan urges help to the fire department, stating by helping the fire department you are helping.
The Fetterman Flashes pounded Hilltop for 15 runs on 16 hits while Hilltoppers managed four runs on seven hits. Steenberg earned the win with McProuty and Graham handling the mound duties for the losers. Hilltop errors aided the defeat as both teams hustled through the game in under two hours.
The Chicago coverage notes Joe Groh as a possible baseball coaching candidate for Wisconsin while other sports headlines reference Melio Bettina’s guardian Jimmy Grippo, DiMaggio batting talk, Hank Greenberg jokes, and Sam Snead’s travel to enter a proam.
Mrs Zella Jeffers wife of Rev Joseph Jeffers testified in a Los Angeles court as the couple faced morals charges The witness described taking a drink at the request of a district attorney's man becoming sick and awakening in jail The item also notes a request to dedicate the seventh inning stretch to Charley Gehringer Detroit second baseman who is absent from the dream game for the first time
New York July 8 Joe DiMaggio leads all players with a 420 batting average after a strong stretch. The Yankee star, sidelined by an April injury, now has 58 hits in 138 at bats, 68 points ahead of his AL rivals Morrie Arnovich and other leaders, as the season progresses.
The text outlines classified advertising terms two cents a word for the first insertion one cent per word for subsequent insertions with a 45 cent minimum. It provides examples and lists rental sale listings and a salesman position, with contact details and office note.
Manager Ross Gerard announced Johnny Lobis will start on the mound for Quality Market in the 2:30 p.m. game at Athletic Field against Coaston. Olivo will catch, while Coalton favors a strong right hander Smallridge to face Quality's bats, presenting their best lineup of the season.
Legal notices announce two public auctions in Taylor County West Virginia. Trustee Harry Friedman will sell Lot 1 Starcher Addition 1 Grafton on August 7 1939. Special Commissioner G W Ford will sell undivided half interest in 23 acre coal tract near Astor Flemington District with terms one half cash and six months balance. Frank M Hollis Jr Clerk.
Creditors and beneficiaries of the Spencer K Elsey estate are directed to present all claims with vouchers verified to the Commissioner of Accounts William P Samples at the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton WV by January 1 1940 or be excluded from the estate. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Dated June 24 1939 and July 1 8.
Commissioner’s notice directs all creditors and heirs of Sarah J Johnson to present valid claims with vouchers to Be Burdett at the Grafton Banking Trust Company Building West Virginia by a stated deadline. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. notice dated June 1 with names of local officials.
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