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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1939

Page

5

Lou Nova Favored To Defeat Max Baer Tonight In Yankee Stadium

The Grafton Sentinel notes a rare even money fight for 15 rounds at Yankee Stadium as Lou Nova, 30, faces former champion Max Baer. Nova, trained at Nyack, is slight favorite over Baer whose recent form and stamina draw scrutiny. Jim Braddock sits in Baer's corner. outcome hinge on Nova's inside work and Baer's single big right hand.

Lelephone Lou Nova Max Baer Grafton W. VA Sentinel Gayle Talbot New York Yankee Stadium Nova Baer Maxie Baez Nyack Jim Braddock Louis Tony ¢Galento

Patty Berg to Play East Exhibition With Guilfoil

New York June 1 Patty Berg heads east to play an exhibition with Virginia Guilfoil of Syracuse, likely to be a major challenge in upcoming summer tournaments. Also notes Nova over Baer in 15 rounds and a lighthearted NL umpire uniform preview.

Eddie Brietz New York Tittle Tattle Patty Berg Virginia Guilfoil Syracuse Nova Baer Max

Rivals Meet Again In Goodall Round Robin Golf

In New York June 1, 15 top pros tee off in the Goodall round robin at Fresh Meadow CC. Open champion Ralph Guldahl faces Dick Metz while P G A champion Paul Runyan and Sam Snead renew their 1937 Denver duel. Metz upset Guldahl in Denver and Runyan's win over Snead last year reshaped the event.

Goodall the Fresh Meadow C.C Ralph Guldahl Dick Metz Paul Runyayl Sam Snead Denver Guldahl Metz Guldah Ralph Runyan Snead Sam

Night boxing action in Lubbock and Poughkeepsie results

Fights last night feature Babe Ritchie of Lubbock knocking out King Levinsky of Chicago in three rounds. In Poughkeepsie Charles Williams, 175 pounds from Fort Myers, outpointed Abe Feldman of Schenectady, eight rounds.

Lubbock Tex Babe Ritchie King Levinsky Chicago Poughkeepsie N. Y Charles Hobo) Williams Fort Meyers Fla Abe Feldmen Schenectady

Welch Miners Seek Lead In Mountain State League

The Welch Miners beat Ashland 10-5 to trim the league gap behind the top Bluefield Bluegrays. Fred Hensley drove in five runs with a homer and two doubles as Huntington beat Williamson 12-4, extending Huntington’s skid to eight games. Logan scheduled for doubleheader at Bluefield. Welch stays at Ashland. Huntington at Williamson.

Associated Press Welch Miners Bluefield Bluegrays Ashland Miners Bluegrays Logan Williamson Redbirds Huntington Aces Fred Hensley Hensley Bluefield Welch Williamson

Brooklyn Beats New York 7 4 in MLB Standings Update

Major League standings note yesterday's result with Brooklyn topping New York 7 to 4. other teams had no scheduled games. The brief lists only the score and the fact no other fixtures occurred.

Brooklyn New York

Dodgers Only Club To Gain From Trades

The Dodgers, riding solid play despite trades, sit fifth in the National League. Al Todd delivered a pinch hit as Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 7 4, a win amid deal churn. Todd came from Pittsburgh in a prior trade for Ray Mueller before shifting to Ray Berres. The Senators also reshaped infield moves, Waiving Zeke Bonura and releasing Jim Wasdell while pursuing Sammy West. Browns traded for Vernon Kennedy as they chase pitching gains.

Judson Bailey Asociated Press Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Flatbush Toda Dodgers al Todd Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Todd Boston Bees Ray Mueller Pie Traynor Mueller Ray Berres Browns Clark Griffith David Harum Washington Senators Old Fox Zeke Bonura Giants Senators Jim Wasdell Minneapolis Sammy West St.Louis Browns Buck Newsom Detroit Tigers Vernon Kennedy

Adjourment Aims For Neutrality Law Revisions

Roosevelt indicated he preferred an early adjournment to avoid a prolonged clash over revising the neutrality law this session. Democratic leaders expect the four point program may pass by mid July, but obstacles loom in enacting the arms embargo repeal and boosting executive neutrality powers. The House foreign affairs committee meets in a closed session to review Secretary Hulls neutrality plan amid doubts on law changes. Other measures include civil items in the War department supply bill and raising the government debt limit to 45 billion dollars.

Roosevelt House Foreign Affairs Committee Secre Tary Hull War Department Agriculture

Ringling Bros Circus to Exhibit in Clarksburg June 8

The largest circus air cooled with the world’s biggest tent will show in Clarksburg on June 8 at 2:15 and 8:15 pm. Gargantua the Great a 500 pound gorilla stars in a vast traveling menagerie with 50 lions tigers and leopards. Performances feature 2,000 people and animals including the Pilades Zerbinis and Riding Cristianis with aerial acts and bareback riders. Harness races debut under the big top alongside famed Globe circus talent Dorothy Herbert and the Flying Concellos.

Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Clarksburg Gargantua the Great Jy John Ringling North Lexington Charles la Maire Terrell Jacobs America Europe Zerbinis Arturo Hubert Castle Al_cardis Swallows Albert Powell Albertino London Lulu Dorothy Herbert Dolly Jacobs

Real Estate Opportunities At Bargain Prices

Wise investors see low prices and bar gains in real estate. Listings include 473 Walnut Street with 6 rooms and bath on a large corner lot for 2250 dollars and 844 West Washington Street at 2100 dollars. Buy with small cash and monthly balance, Parrish Agency Inc. Telephone 1701.

Walnut Street Bath Washington Street Parrish Agency, Inc

Review and Equalization of Assessments Notice

The Taylor County West Virginia County Court will convene at the Court House on Monday June 19 1999 to review and equalize the assessments. The notice is addressed to interested parties and outlines the meeting purpose and location.

Taylor’ County West Virginia Court House Said County

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