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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

6

Giants Fall Deeper in Struggle as Redlegs Win

In a tight Major League roundup, Cincinnati Redlegs defeated the Giants 7-5 with Jess Byrd hitting key hits including a bases-loaded double and a late single to drive in two. Cardinals posted a 2-1 win over the Giants, extending a 12-game win streak. Phillies crushed Cubs 7-5 to end a five-game skid. Dodgers beat Pirates 9-3. Yankees beat White Sox 2-0 to widen AL lead. A's beat Tigers 8-2 with Foxx’s 17th homer. Browns 6-4 over Washington.

Associated Press Red Birds St. Louis Giants Cardinals New York Portsider Carl Hubbell Reds Jess Haines Braves Cincinnati Sammy Byrd Yankee Phila Cubs Phillies Roy Henshaw Tigers Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Jimmy Foxx St. Louis Browns Washington

Babe Ruth unlikely but may be next Indians manager

Jack's Jottings notes a Roosevelt Hotel dance to raise funds for the Dam baseball club. The column discusses Babe Ruth's fading media presence, a possible rise as Cleveland Indians manager if Walter Johnson leaves, and mentions Joe McCarthy’s Yankee pact as context. Also mentions the Carr China leaguers’ non-league game and upcoming trip to Ziesing.

Walter Johnson Cleveland Indians Ruth Cleveland Johnson Joe McCarthy Yankee Babe

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across 1 Behold Apollo 12

Across clues mix place names and abbreviations with chemical symbols and common words. Entries include city in Connecticut, city in Nevada, Tellurium symbol, Greek letters, and terms like extinction and notched on. The puzzle blends abbreviations, Latin roots, and familiar nouns for quick wordplay.

Sherift Omer Source Nevada Nick God of Love

Potters face Chemics in non league tilt at Ziesing

In a pre season contest the Chemics fall 3 1 to the locals with their hurler allowing one hit that did not figure in the scoring. Pat Walters will get a chance to show his fast ball Thursday night. Walters is not on the league eligibility list but will pitch in this game. The 5 30 p m start at Ziesing follows Bill Buzzard returning home from Cameron and abandoning plans to finish the season with the Potters. The park at Grafton continues drawing bathers as the Red Cross and the newspaper run a first swimming and lifesaving class for 28 students, with finals Sunday. Final standings story notes Rosemont’s Reppert Cubs stumble as Slaughter shines and Philippi defeats Rosemont on Lawson’s homer while Belington beats Braithwood 9 1.

Chemics Defenbaugh Pat Walters The Potters Ziesing Grafton Park Red Cross Reppert Cubs Rosemont Philippi Tole Belington Clarkshoro Knapp Generals Cubs Slaughter Repperts Lawson Barbour County Seat

National League Standings and Results Report

Standings and results from the National League show Brooklyn defeating Pittsburgh 9 to 3, Cincinnati 7 to 5 over New York, Philadelphia 7 to 5 over Chicago, and St Louis 2 to 1 against Boston. The American League includes New York 2 to 0 Chicago and Philadelphia 8 to 2 Detroit, with St Louis 6 to 4 Washington. Upcoming games list Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati, Boston at St Louis, Detroit at Philadelphia, St Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Boston, and Chicago at Newark.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis Boston Pit St.Louis Detroit Washington Ray Pot Chicago Tough Cleveland Alb Newark

Potters and Chemics to clash in non-league tilt

Grafton hosts the Chemics of Ziesing in a non-league game scheduled for Thursday night at Clarksburg. Pat Walters to start for Grafton after earlier omission from eligibility. Shriver singled in first inning for the Chemics in the April 28 loss. Two postponed Rosemont games may be played next week as Grafton heads to Philippi and Rowlesburg before returning August 3.

Carr Ziesing Clarksburg

Omaha and Black Helen Final Workouts Before Arlington Classic

Chicago July 17 Omaha and Black Helen top the three year old division ordered out for final workouts before the $30 added classic at Arlington Park Saturday. Count Arthur, Mrs John D Hertz candidate, drilled yesterday winning backers with a 2 06 1/4 mile. Roman Soldier also worked the classic distance in 2 06 15 under restraint.

Chicago Omaha Black Helen Arlington Park Count Arthur John D. Hertz Roman Soldier

Joe M Carmthy To Run Yanks Two More Years

New York July 17 Genial Joe McCarthy will manage the Yankees for two more seasons Col Ruppert owner announced he had been signed for 1936 and 1937 at the same salary about 35000 yearly Babe Ruth was floated as a possible successor to McCarthy who joined the team from the Chicago Cubs in 1931.

New York Joe McCarthy Yankee Jacob Ruppert McCarthy Babe Ruth Chicago Cubs

Joe Louis Opens Training For King Levin Bout

Chicago July 17 Joe Louis began drills for a ten round bout with King Levin sky set for August 7 at Comiskey Park. The Kingfish, about 200 pounds, plans to leave tonight for an outdoor bout at Round Lake Illinois. Louis weighs 203 pounds about six more than in the Primo Carnera fight. Promoter Joe Foley filed contracts with the Illinois State Athletic Commission stating Louis will receive 30 percent of net receipts Levinsky 20 percent. Ticket reservations near 50000 despite sales not opening until today.

Chicago Joe Louis King Levinsky Comiskey Park Kingfish Round Lake Ill. Louis Primo Carnera Illinois State Athletic Commission Joe Foley Levinsky Foley

Sam Cohn Defeated by Jinx in Open Tennis Match

White Sulphur Springs July 17 Sam Cohn state tennis champion again falls to bad luck in an open tournament. He misfired in the second and third sets losing 2-6 6-2 6-3 to Paul Pollard of Lynchburg Va. The Beckley ace dominates closed contests but never wins the open title.

Three-I Loop Rookie Tops League Hitters

Durham July 17 Chester Laabs rookie of Fort Wayne Chiefs leads Three-I league batters with a .424 average, three points ahead of Oscar Eckhardt of the Pacific Coast Missions. Charley Harig of Washington Pa. climbs to third with .402, while Henrich of Zanesville Middle Atlantic hits .381.

Durham N. C Chester Laabs Fort Wayne Chiefs Oscar Eckhardt Pacific Coast Missions Laabs Skaffic Bloomington Eckhardt Charley Harig Washington Henrich Zanesville Middle Atlantic

Wrestling results from Camden Trenton and Indianapolis 1923

Camden Everett Marshall 220 from Colorado defeated Hans Schnabel 200 from Germany in two of three falls. Trenton Emil Dusek 212 from Omaha defeated Gino Garibaldy 214 from Italy. Bull Martin 225 from Tre ton defeated Irish J. Donovan 224 from Boston in one fall. Indianapolis Jim McMillen 295 from Chicago defeated Charlie Strack 236 from Boston in two of three falls.

Camden N. J Everett Marshall Colorado Hans Schnabel Germany Trenton Emil Dusek Omaha Gino Garibaldy Italy Bull Martin Treton Irish J. Donovan Boston Indianapolis Jim McMillen Chicago Charlie Strack

Birds Still Seek No One In Half Standings Tilt

The Huntington Red Birds fight to end a seven game losing streak in the Middle Atlantic second half as Zanesville Greys top them 7 6 in a 12 inning game. Minogue earns win after relief stint driving in Kopko. other actions include Johnstown beating Charleston 8 6 and Berkley defeating Akron 7 6 with Hartje homering for West Virginians.

Huntington Zanesville Greys Red Birds Minogue Zanesville Ohioans Kopko Johnstown Charleston Thomas Pavlovic Berkley Akron Yankees West Virginians Hartje Dayton Ducks Portsmouth

Pittsburgh and Chicago Fight Card Recaps Last Night

In Pittsburgh bouts Tait Littman outpointed Anson Green while Pritzie Zivic beat Jackie McFarland and Ralph Gizzy narrowly defeated George Liggins. Draws included Barney Ruffner vs Johnny Bi rek and Mike Koroly vs another Pittsburgh fighter. In Chicago Billy Celebron outpointed Petey Mike as Nestor Bruggeman beat Ernie in a separate welterweight mismatch.

Pittsburgh Tait Littman Cudahy Wis Anson Green Homestead Pritzie Zivic Jackie McFarland Canton Ralph (Young Gizzy Donora George Liggins Carnegie al Sunscri Barney Ruffner Kittanning Drew Johnny Birek Mike Koroly Chicago Billy Celebron Rockford Petey Mike West Palm Beach Nestor Bruggeman Ernie

Sam Parks Ready For St Paul Open Tourney

Sam Parks of Pittsburgh, a national open champion, leads early arrivals for the $5,000 St Paul Open at Keller golf course. Defending champion Johnny Revolta and other stars were due in. 72 holes over Friday to Sunday with $1,200 awarded to the winner.

St. Paul Sam Parks Pittsburgh Natioggy

College All Stars Named for Bears Game

Chicago lists the 1934 College All Stars chosen to oppose the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 29. Top vote getters include Don Hutson of Alabama with 68,592 votes, and Frank Larson of Minnesota with 67,918, followed by tackles Bill Lee of Alabama and Phil Bengston of Minnesota.

Chicago Chicago Bears Solidier Field Don Hutson Alabama Frank Larson Minnesota Bill Lee Phil Bengston Regis Monahan Ohio State Bill Bevan Charles Mucha Washington Charles Marr Jack Robinson Notre Dame George Shotwell Pittsburgh Irvine Warburton Southern California Miller Munjas Jack Beynon Tllinois Duane Purvis Purdue Millward Howell Buzz Berries Navy Pug Stan Rostka Yonesota Tory Weinstock Paul Sulkowsky

Schmeling Fight Definitely Arranged For September

Chicago reports that Louis Schmeling will fight Joe Louis in New York this September. Mike Jacobs, head of the 20th Century Sporting Club, received a cablegram from Joe Jacobs, manager of Schmeling, confirming the bout.

Chicago Mike Jacobs 20Th Century Sporting Club of New York Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling Joe Louis Detroit Brown Bomber

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