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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
5
In Jainton England June 2 the American effort in the British women's amateur golf championship ends as Leoria Che loses to Enid Wilson 3 and 2 in the series final. Wilson, a 22 year old from Derbyshire, dominates with long drives and precise play.
Helen Wills Moody defeats Collette Payot 6-2 7-5 to reach the semifinals of the women's singles at the French championships in Auteuil. Gregory Mangin wins 6-4 6-3 over Aki Kuwabara to reach the men's quarterfinals. Moody faces Hilda Winkel, a finalist last year, while Mangin meets the winner of Cochet versus G. P. Hughes.
Yankees lose a doubleheader to the Athletics 8 7 and 7 6 in 16 innings with Max Bishop clutch homer and Jimmy Foxx 18th circuit drive aiding a late win. A 31 000 crowd at Shibe Park closes with season record for the six game set.
Alan Gould notes the Olympic steeplechase, a premier test demanding stamina, hurdling skill and speed. Finns Loukola Ritola and Nurmi show form, while American entries led by Joe McCluskey and contenders Watson, Pritchard, Brocksmith, Dean, and Lermond vie for spots in Los Angeles. The British captain Burghley may focus on the 400 hurdles. Trials slated for Los Angeles week.
Reading, Pa June 2 Buzz Arlett Baltimore outfielder matched a rare feat by hitting four home runs in a single game against Reading. Only two players are known to have done this before Robert Lowe in 1889 and El Delehant in 1896. Complete minor league records were not available.
New Martinsville June 2 The West Virginia members of the International Order of Odd Fellows concluded their Grand Encampment. Officers were installed with Clarksburg chosen for next year’s meeting. New officers include Theodore W. Shockey Wheeling chief grand, J. W. Reed Clarksburg high priest, W. H. Wilson Parkersburg seniorwarden, C L Simpson Huntington scribe, C H Riggle Fairmont treasurer, Otto Stettler Huntington junior warden. Representing the state at the national encampment in Denver later this summer are J F Matthews Cameron and M B Fultz Weston.
Philadelphia defeated the New York club 4 to 2 and St Louis edged Chicago 1 to 0 in seven innings due to rain. Remaining scheduled games include Chicago at Pittsburgh, Boston at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at New York, and Cincinnati at St. Louis.
Washington defeated Boston 2 to 1 while Philadelphia beat New York 8 to 7 in the first game and 7 to 6 in the second. Rain affected other games with Cleveland at Detroit and New York at Philadelphia among the listed matchups. Standings show New York leading with 18 wins, Washington 17, Philadelphia 16, Cleveland 20, St. Louis, Chicago, and Boston trailing. Boston at 13-4% reported.
In the Mid Atlantic League Charleston defeated Johnstown 8 to 3 Cumberland beat Huntington 5 to 3 and Beckley won over Clarksburg 18 to 11. In the American Association Indianapolis edged Toledo 1 to 0 as the only game played.
Morgantown June 2 with the end of classes at West Virginia University non resident faculty members and students will begin their homeward exodus. Art Smith track coach will depart tomorrow for Orono Maine his hometown. Bill Miller hammer thrower will compete June 10 11 in the NCAA meet at Chicago and a week later Gordon Fraser sprinter will leave for Berkeley California.
A reader says competitors will attend ICAAAA try-outs on July 1 and 2 to qualify for the late July Olympic trials in Los Angeles. The DeForrest equipment was inspected quarterly as final prep for spring and summer cinema season. Buckhannon railroad offices announce a June 11 celebration with Tom Thumb locomotive relics and large pictures of national landmarks to be loaned.
J. L. Tappan of New York City conducted the latest overhauling of Strand theater sound gear. He performs inspections every three months. Manager J. Lester Bush oversees the theatre operations during the visit.
A quarter size model of a Tom Thumb engine, the first type constructed in America, will be displayed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The historic miniature locomotive showcases early American railroading and ties to Buckhannon.
Morgantown June 2 The athletic board of control at West Virginia University will meet next Monday to award the year and transact business. Letters will be conferred on basketball boxing wrestling track and baseball squads. Members include Dr Samuel Morris Prof Charles Hartley Fred Deem Judge Charles G Baker Leonard Hawkins Jacob Seblilaky Director Stansbury as chairman.
Cincinnati June 2 Mystery Excursion is railroading’s latest idea to fill day coaches with passengers. Even the engineer did not know the destination when he pulled out of Cincinnati station.
The Tygarts Valley Board of Trade will meet in special session at 7 30 this evening in its offices Room 16 First National Bank Building. Secretary Thomas announces the gathering.
June 2 report shows the Senate and Labor endorsing the Garner relief program before the house Ways and Means Committee. Rep. W. C. Hays argues that besides white workers, millions more are unemployed, with up to 16 million in dire circumstances amid pending systems and dependents.
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