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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

5

Tigers Sweep Yankees In Doubleheader Run Rally

Detroit Tigers win both ends of a doubleheader versus the New York Yankees, 4-3 to open, and 3-2 to close. Reds beat Giants 6-1 and 4-2 as Cincinnati strengthens chase of leaders. Indians sweep Red Sox 3-2 and 2-0 behind Bob Feller. Dodgers split with Cardinals. Pirates sweep Bees. Cubs and Phillies split. White Sox sweep Athletics. Browns and Senators split two.

Sion Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Air Enos Suge Hamlin Chicago Cubs Phildelphia Phillies Chicago Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Washgton Senators Browns Sturs Senators

Marble Dominates US Tennis Meet In Seabright Title Run

Alice Marble adds another singles crown at Seabright after earlier wins in Mid-Atlantic and Maryland events. Betz takes first set in women’s final before Marble recovers to win 6-4 6-0. McNeill wins men’s singles over Kramer. Riggs and Van Horn secure men’s doubles over Kramer and Schoecer.

Baltimore Maryland Alice Marble Seabright N. J Europe Miss Marble America Alice M'Neill Eleanor Tennant Pauline Betz Miss Betz

Hogan Leads Pro Golfers in Chicago Open Finish

Hogan tied for second with Johnny Revolta in the $5,000 Chicago open championship. Dick Metz won with a 278 total, 10 under par, at Tam O’Shanter Country Club. Hogan's 275 earned him the top spot in this year’s money winners with $8,788, surpassing Jim Thorpe and others in the field.

Chicago Littlen Hogan White Plains N. Y Harry. Gordson Hogan Ith Johnny Revolta Dick Metz K Park

PGA Trophy Standings Show Hogan Leads in Points

From Class D by Jack Lords Little, scores listed include Ben Hogan 338 points, Jimmy Lemaret 287, Craig Wood 215, Sam Snead 174, Byron Nelson 174, with others like Lick Metz and Sam Sned also noted in the Harry Vardon trophy point race.

Yankees Still Play to Win

Column by Eddie Briet notes the Yankees’ drive for the pennant and questions about umpires and exhibition-game choices. It contrasts Reds outfielder Harry Craft’s error-free start with Joe Moore of the Giants, and mentions Vito Tamulis and John Kieran. It also recalls Charley Howard’s horse comment and Ace Parker’s injury recovery amid fan bottle-throwing at umpire Rue.

Eddie Briet New York Diamond Dust Joe Rue Yankees Toledo Baltimore Buffalo Harry Craft Reds Joe Moore Vito Tamulis John Kieran New York Times Ossie Vitt Cleveland Charley Howard Mickind Tommy Riggs Huntington W. Va Navy Duke Zuppke Brooklyn Grid Dodgers Ace Parker Rue

Baseball Twin Bill: Derringer Turner Spark Giants Triumphs

Yesterday’s star pitchers Paul Derringer and Jim Turner held the Giants to two hits in the opener and eight hits in the nightcap as the Reds swept. Tigers clout by Campbell and Fox sparked a four-run rally in game one, with Fox delivering the later homer in game two to seal the win. Hugh Mulcahy beat Hank Leiber as Phillies opened strong and Leiber homered twice to lift the Cubs in the nightcap. White Sox leaders Tresh and Kennedy paced the batting parade.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Detroit Tigers Tigers New York Yankees Red Sox Boston Yankees Detroit Roygs Umire Joe Rue Enrich Themeelves Pete Fox Cleveland Indians New York Bob Feller Incinnati Reds New York Giants Eds Brooklyn Paul Derringer Babe Young Im ‘Turner Jim Turner Ross Giants Bruce Campbell Hugh Mulcahy Phillies Nail Hank Leiber Cubs Mulcahy Leiber Chicago Mike Tresh Bob Kennedy White Sox

Gee Training Ailing Wing in Baseball Saga

Pittsburgh reports Long John Gee works on pitching at a Vermont camp as he refuses to join the Albany Senators. Pirates president says Gee is optioned to Albany. prior soreness and lack of spring training appearances led to the option being canceled.

Pittsburgh The Post-Gazette Long John Gee Vermont Albany Senators Pittsburgh Pirates Gee Syracuse Senators Bill Benswanger Pirates Albany Bucs

Welch Takes Double Bill In Mountain State League Action

In Wayne on July 22 Welch Miners swept a doubleheader over Bluefield 13 8 and 4 0 to close within one game of Logan Indians in the season’s second half. Logan split with Williamson 4 1 and 5 2 while Ashland beat Huntington 4 1 4. Frances Ann Murphy 4 was killed in an auto crash near her home. Leslie Marcum 21 charged with manslaughter.

Associated Press Welch Miners Bluefield Logan Indians Welch Tex Stuart Bickford Logan Williamson Indians Ashland Huntington Wayne Frances Ann Murphy Beryl Langford Leslie Marcum

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in National League

Yesterday results include Pittsburgh defeating Boston 5 to 3 and 16 to 2 in two games. Cincinnati beat New York 6 to 1 and 4 to 2. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 8 to 2 and 8 to 5. Brooklyn edged St. Louis 3 to 1, while St. Louis won 5 to 2. An 8 inning game was called on Sunday law. No games today. probable pitchers listed.

Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis W. K Pat New York Ag

Baseball scores and results from the American League games

The list shows Detroit beating New York 4 to 3, Detroit 3 New York 2, Chicago 10 Philadelphia 8, Chicago 7 Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 3 Boston 2, Cleveland 2 Boston 0, St. Louis 8 Washington 4, Washington 6 St. Louis 4.

W. L Pet Detroit A Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Washington St. Louis Philadelphia

Record Score Made In Junior B. B. League

An all time city record was believed set when Union Drug defeated Lockwood and Lockwood nine 36 to 4 at the First Ward diamond in a WPA Recreation junior league game. The 4 1/2 hour contest featured nine two base hits three home runs and four triples by the winners.

Ward Union Lockwood WPA Recreation

Public Links Meet Opens With Star Field In Detroit

The 19th national public links championship begins in Detroit with 192 players from 2,601 entries. Defending champ is Andrew Szwedka of Pittsburgh, joined by former winners Carl F. Kauffmann Charles Ferrera David A. Mitchell and AleLach. The event starts a 36 hole qualifying, producing 64 match play qualifiers, while 33 teams vie for the Warren G. Harding trophy led by Smiley Quick Whitney and Train.

Detroit America Husky Andrew Szwedka Pittsburgh Steel Worker Carl F. Kauffmann Pittsburgh Charles Ferrera San Francisco David A. Mitchell Atlanta AleLach Cleveland Warren G. Harding Los Angeles Smiley Quick Evil Whitney William €. Train Harding

Barney Walsh Seeks West Virginia Open Tennis Title

White Sulphur Springs July 22 Barney Walsh of Rockville Maryland four times champion enters as favorite in the West Virginia open amateur tennis tournament. The 28 year old defender has won three straight titles and was winner in 1935. Women’s division field wide open with Marta Barnett of Miami withdrawing for emergency surgery. Gracyn Wheeler of California appears strongest among entrants as Parsons of Huntington, Dor othy Bell of Wheeling and Mary Ann Davis also in contention.

White Sulphur Springs Barney Welsh Rockville Marta Barnett Miami Gracyn Wheeler California Catherine ‘Wolf Elkhart Indiana Dorothy Bell Wheeling Mary Ann Davis Southern Ohio Parsons Welsh Deacon Parsons Huntington West Virginia Shanklin Ashland Stacy Hill Cincinnati Dartmouth College Marshall Chbers

Huntington Juniors Gop Legion district champions

Huntington and Belle played a two out of three series in southern West Virginia. Huntington won the district title by defeating Belle 9-0 in the second game after taking the opener 13-7 at Belle, with King and Peterson leading the Huntington Junior team to the victory.

Huntington King

Ten Stick In Ball Tourney In Harrisville

In Harrisville on July 22 the West Virginia semi pro baseball tournament saw few original entries survive into the second weekend. Pennsboro fell 19 to 14 to Austin Powder from Bretz, Wyatt Cubs lost again as Morgan Towns Christopher Coal team won 4 to 2, while Wall Street Servicemen of Cl burg dropped a 1 to 0 pitchers battle to St Marys Oilers. Other results: Lumberport Red Sox 1 Parkersburg Corr a 0, Dr Adams Hap Grotey All Stars Parkersburg 15 Ritchie Merchants Harrisville 2, E I Du Pont Charleston 1, Fonzo 0.

Harrisville West Virginia Pennsboro Austin Powder Company Bretz Wyatt Cubs Christopher Coal Company Morgantown Wallstreet Claburg

Zeke Bonura Sold to Cubs in Outright Deal

Chicago announces the outright purchase of first baseman Zeke Bonura from the Washington Senators to fill a sudden need after injuries sidelined Cub players Glenn Rip Russell and Phil Cavarretta. Hank Leiber moved to first base while Russell underwent an appendectomy and Cavarretta suffered an ankle fracture.

Chicago Zeke Bonura Washington Senators Chicago Cubs Bonura Cub Glenn Rip) Russell Phil Cavarretta Russell Cavarretta Hank Leiber

Bonura Sold to Senators Despite Fielding Woes

Clark Griffith announced Bonura was sold for 19000 after all American League clubs waived. Sammy West will replace him until late season when Jimmy Vernon may be recalled from Jersey City. Bonura hits .273 but his lack of fielding grace challenged three managers this season. The Cubs in Boston risk Bonura’s defense for extra power as they sit in fourth. He is to report tonight and play tomorrow.

Grace Washington Clark Griffith Senators Bonura Sammy West Jimmy Vernon Jersey City Boston Cubs

Young hurler hero crowns state softball meet

Huntington’s Pat Gill, a six foot three pitcher for the U S Engineers, pitched a 1-0 win over Buckhannon Dean Motors to claim the state title. Gill shut out the Buckhannon offense on seven innings while gaining plate support from Joe Andrick. The Engineers earlier eliminated Magazine A C Charleston and Huntington Pure Oil to reach the final, with the squad set to travel to Detroit in September.

Charleston Huntington U. S. Engineers Pat Gill Dean Motors Buckhannon Gill Joe Andrick West Virginia Wesleyan Engineers A. C Huntington Pure Oil Detroit

Nightly Radio Schedule Roundup

A dense list of 1930s era radio programs across networks NBC CBS MBS and WLW. It catalogs show titles hosts and entertainers from Tim Healy Paul Sullivan Blossom to Dorsey and Lombardo orchestras with times spanning 5:30 to 11:30 PM and multiple stations including WEAF WJZ WBC.

NBC WEAF Tim Healy CBS Paul Sullivan WJZ KDKA Jack Hollister Bas the World Today Nbc-Weaf Paul Douglas MBS Lowell Thomas WMMN Sammy Kaye Orch Hollywood Sam Howard & Shelton Voice of Firestone Happy Havlcheck Lux Radio Theatre West Virginia University WOR Gilenn Miller Alex Templeton Paul Martin Orch Guy Lombardo Wj2z Jack Denny Leo Reisman Frankie Masters Lou Breeze Herman Middleman Jimmy Dorsey Andy Kirk Frankie Master AI Marisco Erskine Hawkins Ted Weems Bob Crosby WLW Rhumba Ozzie Nelson

Charleston Daily Mail Sponsors West Virginia Tournament

The Charleston Daily Mail covered the West Virginia competition in the national tournament, highlighting the event's sponsorship and the session's significance for teams and players advancing in the national bracket.

Charleston Daily Mail West Virginia

Pan American conference faces broad agenda and empty German seats

Delegates confront wide set of issues from neutrality and territorial holdings to fifth column risks and refugee resettlement. Argentina’s absence worries some as Costa Rica reports German legation in San Jose withdrew its unneutral note ahead of the assembly.

Hull Western Hemisphere Eut Holland Belgium France Americas United States Argentina San Jose Costa Rica

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