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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1941

Page

6

Pirates Take Seventh Win as Dodgers Trounced Twice

Pirates win a doubleheader from the Brooklyn Dodgers 8-4 and 8-2 to claim their seventh straight victory and 21 of 29. Whitlow Wyatt loses again as Pittsburgh bats rally in the eighth, Vince DiMaggio drives in a bases loaded hit. Cardinals fall 8-0 to the Braves. Curt Davis knocked out early for the Dodgers.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Frankie Frisch Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves Pittsburgh Whitlow Wyatt Wyatt Vince DiMaggio Curt Davis Dodgers

Grove Earns 300th Victory as Red Sox Top Indians

Lefty Grove wins his 300th game as Boston defeats Cleveland 10-6 despite 12 hits by the Indians. Jim Tabor launches two homers, Ted Williams adds one, and Jimmie Foxx triples with two aboard. Yankees blank White Sox 8-0 behind Chandler. Tigers drop fifth straight. Detroit 11 Cincinnati 5. Auker allows seven hits in Browns win over Washington 5-3.

Ued Lefty Grove Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Jim Tabor Ted Williams Jimmie Foxx Yankees Chicago White Sox Spud'Chandler Yanks Tom Henrié Hanary Theiés Cincinnati Ties Detroit Tigers Frank Hayes Pete Suder I Elden’ Auker Washington Benators St. Louis Browns

Whirlaway Battles Jinx In Arlington Classic

Whirlaway and jockeys face a strong field in the $60,000 Arlington Classic at Chicago with forecast warm weather and a crowd of about 40,000 expected. Five rivals include Bushwhacker Daily Trouble To a Tee Attention and Our Boots, while Blenweed serves as a pacemaker in case Whitly slips back in the stretch. Shelhamer rides Whirlaway after Arcaro’s suspension as the three-year-old champ eyes another big win despite the jinxed past.

Chicago Whirlaway Whirly Philadelphia Detroit John St. Louis Stown Bimelech Washington Whitlaway Blenweed Calumet Farm Whitly Shelhamer Arcargo King Arcaro

Yesterday's American League baseball scores summary

New York defeated Chicago 8 to 0 while Boston beat Cleveland 10 to 6 and Philadelphia won 11 to 5 against Detroit. St. Louis topped Washington 5 to 3 in a slate of late results.

New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Washington

Baseball In Today’s NL Matchups Across Centers

National League games feature Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with Simmons facing Heintzelman, New York at Chicago pitting Hubbell against Passeau, Boston at St. Louis with Posdel or Salvo opposing Krist, Philadelphia at Cincinnati Podgany facing Turner, Chicago at New York Rigney vs Breuer, Cleveland at Boston Feller against Newsome, St. Louis at Washington Harris versus Sandis, and Detroit at Philadelphia Trout opposing Babich.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Firesimmons Heintzelman New York Chicago Hubbell Passeau Boston St. Louis Posedel Salvo Krist Philadelphia Cincinnati Podgany Turner Rigney Breurer Cleveland Feller Newsome Laws Washington Harris Sandis Detroit Trout Babich Aera Leag Ane Fa Williams J. DiMaggio Travis Heath Cullenbine Siebert Chaprhan Cronin Boston McCosky McQuinn Rizauto National League Ht Pet Iphia Walker Brookyn Slaughter Bt. Tati

UNC students win net open finals at West Virginia event

In White Sulphur Springs July 26 UNC seniors Alex Guerry Jr. Sewanee and Harris Everett Jacksonville met for the men’s division title with Guerry upsetting four time champion Barney Welsh 6 3 6 4 to claim the trophy. Catherine Loffe Elkhart Ind faced Helen Marlowe Los Angeles Calif in the women’s final with Loffe defeated as the Indiana star seeks another title.

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Alex Guerry,Jr Guerry Everett Don Leavens Washington Catherine Lolfe Elkhart Ind Helen Marlowe Los Angeles Calif Gracyne Wheeler Santa Monica Indiana Mid-West Marta Barnett Miami Fla Bermuda Mrs. Wheeler

Mounts Enjoys Strong Night For Plate Load In Win

Tennis Mounts entertained a Merchants gathering at Logan and aided by a perfect night at the plate led the Indians to a 12-10 Mountain State league victory over Huntington. He hit a home run two doubles and two singles while Staley Wentzel drove in five with a homer and a double. Stopski and Flannery each had three hits as Sel Miners beat Ashland 6-4 in a high scoring game. Williamson helped Bluefield to a 12-2 win over Blue-Grays aided by four miscues.

Logan Indians Huntington Staley Wentzel Stopski Flannery Sel Miners Ashland Williamson Blue-Grays

Fights Last Night in Brooklyn Mounts A Ringcard Turnout

AP report records bouts across three cities with outpoints and stoppages. Al Roth outpointed Mitsos Gripsos in Brooklyn, Bunky Wall stopped Ray Napolitana in Mt. Freedom, Johnny Hutchinson halted Joe Ybarra in Hollywood.

Brooklyn N. Y al Roth New York Mitsos Gripsos Greece MT. Freedom N. J Bunky Wall Morristown Ray Napolitana Hollywood Johnny Hutchinson Philadelphia Joe Ybarra Oakland Calif

Taylor County Baseball Team To Enter Tourney

Spencer WV July 26 eight teams from six West Virginia regional sandlot leagues begin the second annual state amateur title in an elimination series here August 30. The winner goes to Battle Creek Michigan in September for the national tournament. Grant Town Pirates of Marion County, defending champions, are expected to compete. Other entries will participate.

Spencer West Virginia Battle’ Creek Mich Grant Town Pirates Marion ‘County

Grove’s Courage Lifts Foxx as 300th Win Emerges

Boston July 26. Grove earns a place among 300-game winners through his grit while Jimmy Foxx, his longtime teammate, earns credit for a pivotal moment. Foxx’s booming triple broke a 6-6 deadlock, driving in six runs to topple the Cleveland Indians 10-6 as Foxx scored on Ray Mack’s relay into the dugout.

Boston Grove Box Jimmy Foxx Oignésist Lefty Cleveland Indians Foxx Indians Butte Philadelphia Athletics Ray Mack Cleveland

Gill Wins Grafton Horseshoe Championship Trophy

William Gill, manager of the Sterling store on Beech Street, is awarded the elegant trophy by Skaggs and Company as Grafton horseshoe champion. The Clarksboro native won three straight final games to defeat Junior Fowler and held a comfortable lead in the concluding match. Gill’s yearlong reign secures the trophy for subsequent defenses over the coming years.

William Gill Sterling Beech Street Skaggs and Company Grafton Gill Clarksboro Junior Fowler Imatch Permeek

Ted Huan Returns to Regular Duty in Tight NY Race

Ted Huan of the Boston Red Sox resumes regular duties after an ankle injury. Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees leads with a .377 average, aiming to fend off Williams down the stretch for the American League title. Reiser of the Brooklyn Dodgers remains a leading National League figure as the race tightens.

York Ted Wil‘Mims Boston Med ‘Sox Joe DiMarelli Williams DiMaggio Reiser Resist Brooklyn Dodgers

Benny Takes Over for Allen on Treasury Show

New York reports Benny will host Fred Allen’s Treasury hour from vacation spot on Wednesday night. He will use Allen’s music and staff, with six movie stars joining the program. Allen’s sponsor donates the time to the Treasury, and the guest list includes Bette Davis Claudette Colbert Don Ameche Tyrone Power.

New York Special News Service Jack Benny Fred Allen GBS Treasury Hour Defense Bonds Allen Jack al Goodman Stooges John Brown Al“Van Reed Minerva Plas Larry Elliott Treasury Department Maine Benny Bette Davis Claudette Colbert Don Ameche Tyrone Power Nbc-Red CBS NBC

Scrambled Sports Notes From A Dazed Page

A collage of sports and event snippets: Saratoga gambling spots may reopen next month. Ed Oliver misses St Paul Open defense. Freddie Cophaane bets $350 on himself at 1-4 odds. Hollywood Beach hosts women’s open tournament. Joe DiMaggio to be honored with a plaque in Greenwich Village. Dizzy Dean mixed up with AL players. Kayo Morgan and Harry Baxter picket a Windsor promoter. Red Priesel credited for late extra down in a Cornell Dartmouth game. Several Northern league games end tied 2-2. Al Weill promoter for Lakeside bout. Pony Canzoneri to train near Port Bragg. Teddy prospects questioned by W. Wattner. Cleveland Rams in big league football.

Wea Avellouy Eddie Brietz New Ity Special News'Service Saratoga Corp Oliver Pqls Freddie Red Civic Hollywood Beach Joe DiMageto Willvbeieiven di Kelly Greenwich Village Dizzy Dean St. Louis Labor Front Kayo’ Morgan Harry Baxter Morgan Baxtte Mike Jacobs Sixto’ Escobar Priesell Cornell Ebro Th Army al Weill Tis Amtead Jimmy ‘Hatcher Poninnder Lakeside Amd Pony’ Canzoneri Port Bragg N. C Soldlerss Cs Bench Wwattner Teddy Rams Cleveland

Tennis Star Palfrey Cooke Dominates Seabright Invite

Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Cooke shined at the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club in Seabright N X as she led the 54th invitation tournament. Police guarded the hotel early in the morning as officers and organizers prepared for national defense training plans and rapid induction of workers into defense industries.

Seabright N. X Sarah Palfrey Cooke Stroyig Yriyva Carey

Baseball Highlights From Aims at Random Matchups

Reuters style summary notes Spud Chandler and the Yankees blanking the White Sox on three hits while Merrill May and others contribute singles and runs. Mentions Vine DiMano and Matiride Van Robays with Pirates, Lefty Grove and Jim Tabor with Red Sox, Dick Bartell and Frank Hayes with Giants and Athletics, and Auker and Tobin pitching strong for Senators and Braves respectively.

Associated Press Spud Chandler Yankees White Sox Merrill May Giants Cuba Frank Hayes Pete Suder Athletics Hayes Suder Evan Elden Auker Senators Jim Tobin Braves Cardinals

Brownlow Team to Meet B. & O. Softball at Park Field

The Brownlow Recreation team will play the B. and O. ball team at Brownlow Park today at 6 30 p m daylight time. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Brownlow Recreation Brownlow Park

RAF Attacks Bring British Bombs to Berlin

RAF raids on Berlin marked a rare two month interval without heavy German defenses. The attack used American B 17s and British Halifaxes and Stirlings, with initial German anti aircraft suppression failing to hide the raid. Only a few German planes crossed into Britain as bombs fell on eastern England with minimal damage and no casualties reported.

Coupiet France Britain RAF Berlin England

Socialist Attacked Leader Faces New Government Posts

The Socialist movement in St. Denis continues amid clashes with anti-Communists and rightists. Montelimar police disclosed an infernal machine is involved, while several attackers now hold government positions.

St. Denis N’ A Montelimar

Notice to creditors in estate of Howard Pyles

Commissioners of accounts in Taylor County West Virginia warn all persons with claims against the estate of Howard Pyles deceased to file with vouchers by January 30 1942 at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building Graf ton WV or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Issued July 26 1964 by John K Burdett Commissioner of Accounts.

Howard Pyles Grafton Banking’and ‘Trust Company Grafton West Virginia John K. Burdett Taylor County

West Virginia Circuit Court of Taylox County Case Notice

Fragmented OCR notes reference a July 1842 circuit court session in Taylox County West Virginia. Mentions defendants Lainer and others with property tied to an attachment action. Names James Ged and local attorney Sige appear in garbled form amid uncertain docket details.

West Virginia Taylox Weet Reedee Pit James

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