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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1938

Page

5

Armstrong Blasts Ross In 15 Rounds To Claim Lightweight Title

Lou Ambers, the featherweight champion, watched by many as Armstrong defeated Barney Ross in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden to add the welterweight crown. Armstrong dominated with powerful left hooks, ending Ross’s bid to defend his title as Ambers awaits a bout with Armstrong for the crown.

New York Gayle Talbot Lou Ambers Natice Henry Armstrong Armstrong Beaney Ross Ahern Concensus Ross Ambers Armstrong Barney Allonis Armstrong Severy Tad ” Becuse Arthur Donovan

Roberts Collects Impings At Big Dinner

APOLIS June 1 Floyd Roberts daredevil driver who persuaded to drive the cur se in the 20th Memorial day speedway classic was 950 ticher today and collected his winnings at the victory dinner sponsored by the speedway corporation Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis second place winner collected 14 450 Chet Miller of Detroit winner of third place received 97 300.

Central Press Floyd Roberts van Nuys Cal Indianapolis Ind Wilbur Shaw Chet Miller Detroit Roberts Apolis Speedway Corporation Lou Moore Su] Arger Could Get Any Place In the Indianapolis Race,” Heid. ‘Wilbur Shaw

Wrestling results from last night across cities

In Dublin Patrick O Callaghan defeated Cy Williams in 4 26. In California Jumping Joe Bavoldi beat Chief Little Wolf on a third fall foul. In York Dave Levin pinned Gino Martinelli in 18 10.

Francisco Dr. Patrick O'Callaghan Dublin Cy. Williams Tallahassee Fla Diego Calif Joe Bavoldi Los Angeles Chief Little Wolf Trinidad Colo. On York Dave Levin Ork Gino Martinelli Is. Hiniy

Blanton Tops Golf Players in Huntington Open Qualifying

Jules Blanton led sectional qualifying at Huntington for the National Open with rounds of 74 and 76, but will not attend Denver. Arnold Browning earned the open spot by beating Russell Pankhauser on an extra hole. Others including Sam Baker, Charlie Noftsinger, and Frank Rhodes posted solid scores as the field narrowed, with several players eliminated or awaiting alternates.

Associated Press Jules Blanton Huntington Jules Denver Parkersburg “County Arnold Browning Russell Pankhauser Parkersburg Pat Browning Pankhauser Frankhauser Sam Baker Meadowbrook Club Charleston Guyan Blanton Russell Fankhauser Charlie Noftsinger Spring Valley Bill Swing E. M. Weichman Logan Johnny Jarvis Fred Bannerot L. B. Peterson Steubenville Jack Hoblitzell Howard Meek Denny Blair Riverview Frank Rhodes Pete Boggs Pete Hawkins Patersbury Chick Enslow P. T. Taylor Pat Beacom Dr. Lyon George Eel

Armstrong Outpoints Ross In New York Bout

Henry Armstrong defeats Barney Ross by decision in a New York welterweight title bout. The challenger delivers a strong showing to unseat the champion as details highlight the match location at New York and the fighters’ careers.

New York Henry Armstrong Los Angeles Barney Ross Chicago

Young Jockey Rides Six Winners in Row Tuesday

Six winners in a row by 16-year-old Basil James highlighted a strong bid to lead national standings at Tariforan track. James, aiming to surpass Johnny Adams who rode 31 wins last year, increased his total to 56 for 21 days as he booted five successive winners yesterday.

San Francisco Basil James Tariforan

Rosemont Dominates Memorial Day Town Baseball Clash

Rosemont Dubs mashed sixteen hits and routed City Firemen 16 to 2 on Athletic Field. Hawkins led with four singles, Jenkins added a three base hit and two singles, Seboria homered and singled, while Behan and Wright had safe hits for the Firemen. McKinney limited Firemen to two hits but issued walks and errors fueling the big Rosemont tally.

McKinney Rosemont Hawkins Jenkins Seboria Behan Wright Mathews Gerkin Gatrell Shaw Simmons Firemen H. Bo. A Benneman McMullen Wrignt Foley Phillips Erent En Oa Haesh Strae

Bees Regain League Lead In Mountain State Action

The Huntington Bees moved atop the Mountain State league standings by routing Welch 13 2 while Logan Indians fell 6 4 to the Bengals. Beckley edged Logan 6 5 as Beckley four runs in the first and fifth inning led the come from behind win. Bluefield beat Williamson 9 4 and Williamson meets Bluefield next.

Associated Press Logan Indians Huntington Bees Beckley Logan Indians Bengals Slone Huntington Welch Joe Lamanna Miners Bluefield

Only One Pro Lands In Meet From Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh district qualifiers for the National Open to be held in Denver June 9-11 include one bona fide professional among six. Amateurs Frank Souchak Toby Lyons Andy Sawedko and Tony Joy plus caddies Mike Pavella Nemo Sherbd Sam Parks Jr and Ray Mangrum are listed with scores and notes on automatic qualification from last year.

Pittsburgh Denver Frank Souchak Toby Lyons Cambridge Springs Andy Sawedko Fot ‘Ity Tony Joy Mike Pavella Washini Némo Sherbd

Yesterday's Stars Shine in 12-6 Victory for Champions

Johnny Murphy and Bill Knickerbocker fueled the Yanks with a 16 hit attack. Murphy allowed one hit, one walk in 4 2 3 innings in relief as Knickerbocker delivered a triple, a double and two singles to pace the offense.

Johny Murphy Bill Knickerbocker Yanks

Yankees Pace Power as Leaders Push for Position

In the major leagues the Yankees display old form led by Lou Gehrig as they win two straight over Boston to seize second place with 83,529 fans watching. Indians and Giants face tough schedules with Hemsley out. Nationals meet Cubs and Bees in a tight NL race as the circuit heads into a new stretch.

Hugh 5. Fullerton, JR Associated Press Lofi Gehrig Tron Hoss Yankees Chicago Cubs Gehrig Yankee Boston Red Sox Yanks Sox Boston Lou Indians Hemsley Rollie Hemsley Tribe Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senators Giants Boston Bees Cubs Hve Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Cabs Cincinati Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Red Sox Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers St. Lows Browns

West Tosin Golf Tourney Opens In New York

West's year in the national open golf championship is underway as the West hosts Deriver's Cherry Hills club June 9 11. Sectional qualifying drew 1 294 players at 31 centers with 141 open spots among 1 000 competitors. Jack Westland led qualifiers with 968 137 nine under par. Olin Dutra Francis Schneider and Charles Lacy posted strong scores. Horton Smith and Mark Fry tied low scores at 10 69 130 as San Francisco vie for top honors.

New York West Deriver Cherry Hills Club Mississippi Westland Jack Westland Chicago Seattle Los Angeles Olin Dutra

Furman Nets First Hole In One At Local Course

D. V. Furman scored a hole in one on the seventh hole last Sunday. Witnesses included Victor Ringler and a Mr. McCullough of Pittsburgh, the first reported hole in one at the local course this year.

D. V. Furman Victor Ringler Mr. McCullough Pittsburgh

Pasch Still Derby Choice At Epsom

Pasch Moriss horse remains the Derby favorite at Epsom despite soft tracks and rain dampening the Downs. The two year old Kempton handicap winner faced a grueling test in the 155th Derby with odds 11 to 4 the final call. Outsiders like Valerian and Unbreakable, both American owned, drew attention as potential threats in a field lacking seasoned distance runners.

Epsom Eng Ney H. Os Morriss Pasch Kempton Park William. Woodward Valerian Tif J. B. Widener

Pruntytown Loses Tight County Tilt 12-11

Pruntytown Farm ers battle a strong Golden Bears defense as errors plague the town club. Lefty Grimm and Bert McCoy pitch for the Farmers while Cunningham leads Golden Bears with two safeties. Poe hits a home run for Pruntytown, but a late Golden Bear rally seals the 12-11 victory at Athletic Field.

Hilington Golden Bears Jones Poe Robinson Cunningham Bear Pruntytown McCoy J. Keener Keener White Hari Boston Moorehead Halli Eslinngton Jackson Hall Gori H. Po Mooreheada L. Lewis A. Lewis Eltington M. Lewis Mitchell If

Gehrig Plays 20th Consecutive Game Milestone

New York June 1 1925 marked Lou Gehrig's 2000th consecutive game for the Yankees as he pinch hit for Bee Wanninger and started at first base. The feat places him among baseball's enduring icons while he recalls hitting a key homer in the 1936 World Series.

New York Jack Dempsey Charles Paddock Rogers Hornsby Flying Ebony Pour Horserten Dolly Sisters Henry Louis Gehrig Bee Wee Wanninger Yanks Wally Pipp Boston Gehrig Lou Cobb Walter’ Jobrivon Ins Grover Cleveland Exander Ruth Carl Hubbell

Ducky Holmes Leads Dayton Club Rescue Effort

Ducky Holmes took charge of the Dayton team after the firing of manager Red Rollings and guided a 4 to 2 victory over Springfield as Binks hit a ninth inning homer with runners aboard.

Ening Tel Jame Bucky Holmes Dayton Annountén Ww.b Rollings Holmiés Springfield Fang Binks

Cannon a Moot toon Od Ncional League Yesterday's Results

Today no games scheduled as Cannon a Moot Toon Od Ncional League shows yesterday results. Tonight Boston at Chicago Shofiner faces Bryant while New York travels to Pittsburgh Mel in Daily Schedule from Cannon slate.

Boston Chicago Shofiner Bryant New York Pittsburgh Mel

Unknown Scores and Teams From Disrupted Listing

A garbled OCR page lists names and cities including New York Chicago Detroit and London with scattered team references. The fragment mentions games and teams such as Lea New York, Deshong, Vas, Chandler, and British Newioir, but the text is unclear and partial. No coherent results or dates are present.

Chicago Washington Wnite Head Deshong Prithdeipfila Harder Dettoit Vox Mehfiedy Chandler Et Lous Brisish Newioir Bagby

Indians Defeat Maple Avenue Nine in Tuesday Swing

The Indians, featuring Watson and Cox on the mound, beat Maple Avenue nine with a 12 to 16 score. Earlier in the week the Indians routed Haymond’s team in a Sunday game, as Ralph Schoolbay pitched for the winners.

Thokr & Doublehelder Haymond Seycate Watson Cox Indians Maple Avenue Ralph

Central and Pruntytown Lead Elementary Track Meet

Kerns of Central led scoring with 24 1 2 points and Hamilton of Pruntytown added 21 3 4 as they topped the elementary meet at the Athletic field last Saturday. Rain postponed the May 21 event, causing weaker school representation. events included 70 yard dash, 220 yard dash, half mile, shot put, discuss, pole vault and high jump with top athletes from Central Pruntytown Park View and Isnet noted.

Kerns Central School High Point Hamilton Pruntytown Jist Isnet Park View Ind Linn Kern Central Centist Hatch Aid Hamilton Printytown Die Tance Renee Graham Oe Cooper Ted Ist Lanrian Ce Central Teat Ti

Ross Amazes by Sticking to the Ring

New York’s Eddie Brietz reports on Ross surprising opponents in a boxing card with Armstrong, Braddock, and DiMaggio presence. Mayor Hague of Jersey City mingles at ringside amid rumors and denials about promoter activity.

Eddie Brietz New York Ross Armstrong Petey Sarton Jim Braddock Barney Joe DiMaggio Bo J Joe Gould Gould Hague Marthe Draper of Lage Reds al Bel Slish Pastor Weat Phils Teague

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