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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
6
Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics show a late surge, winning seven of ten and climbing to sixth in the American League. Swinging Chapman and Fos Fuller spark a ballclub once dismissed, with Sam Chapman hitting .314 and 14 RBIs in 11 games. The Yankee loss steadies Cleveland’s lead. Detroit shells the Yanks as Giants and Pirates stumble in a busy MLB day.
Bauers and the Pirates-Hand beat the Giants with five hits for a 1 win. Bat Johnson of the Athletics drove in a bases loaded score for a Ss victory over the Indians. Vandermeer of the Reds pitched a five-hitter to beat the Joe Cronin led Red Sox 6-3. Medwick of the Cardinals slugged four hits including a homer and a double, with three RBIs in a 9-4 win over the Phillies. Kennedy of the Tigers had a strong day against the Yankees. Lewis of the Senators singled and scored a run in the ninth to push past the White Sox.
Henry Armstrong, the Negro featherweight champion, defeats Barney Ross in 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden to win Ross's welterweight title. The bout in Long Island Bowl drew about 40,000 spectators as Armstrong delivers a relentless, nonstop assault from start to finish.
New York June 2 Henry Armstrong, famed welterweight champion, handed Barney Ross a brutal beating and then sought to contact him by phone. Known as a friendly, disciplined fighter, Armstrong is described as likable, devout, and family minded, with a quiet demeanor and consistent church choir involvement.
In New York Sagario Turlello of Italy defeated Harold Brown of Chicago on points after a 147 pound bout while in Pittsburgh Sammy Angott of Washington PA outpointed Cen Blaridge of New York in the 133 pound division.
Marlin Texas June 2 Pauline Chilton the 1938 Marlin High School graduating class outstanding athlete is a girl. The comely 5 12 foot blond has won the county tennis title four times the district championship three and the regional crown once.
San Francisco June 2 Skinny Basil James, rider known for bold runs, set a string of new California records at Tanforan. From May 20 to 31 he rode three or more winners on nine straight racing days totaling 31 victories, matching Western rival Johnny Adams with six winners in one day. He previously won the 1936 American riding title with 245 wins and, after a six month suspension in Santa Anita, returned to ride twelve winners at Bay Meadows before dominating Tanforan.
Horton Smith the pro golfer said in Springfield that he and Barbara Louise Bourne, granddaughter of the late Frederic Bourne, would likely marry in the fall. They are visiting his parents in Missouri before Smith travels to the Kansas City open tournament. Bourne is a top ranking golfer and her parents are Alfred Severin Bourne of Washington Connecticut and Augusta Georgia.
Dean Cromwell’s Southern California squad travels to Randalls Island for the Intercollegiate A A A A championships, chasing a strong showing led by Adrian Talley and Erwin Miller. The Trojans expect tough competition from Olympic contenders and eastern colleges, aiming to place in ten events and contend for several victories.
Sammy Angott of Washington Pa won a clear 10 round decision over Irving Eldridge of New York in Pittsburgh. Angott dominated from the start and landed a hard right hook in the third that staggered Eldridge, who barely survived to hear the bell. Eldridge faded, while Angott continued to press the bout to claim the victory.
New York report notes York unable to field yet shows batting strength with three homers this season with bases loaded. Armstrong clash looms. Ruppert ill. Seeks second baseman bid. Whitehead season-ending injury. Mack smiles as A’s fire up.
Four players share honors in the AP first roundup of stars for the 1938 season. Pitchers Red Ruffing Paul Derringer Bobby Feller and Rudy York lead a list that includes Bill Dickey Jackie Robinson Lefty Grove or Lefty pitching and other notable selections from the Yankees Giants Athletics Pirates and Cubs.
Mercer county sheep raisers ship 13 851 pounds of wool to the state pool, almost doubling last year’s figure. The shipment highlights growing output from New Jersey farmers as markets remain active.
Golf report notes Picard at the Open with a club par for the round, mentioning a one-shot improvement to finish the day. The text references Hollywood and a party, indicating themes of celebration and return.
June 2 St Andrews Scotland United States and Great Britain announce foursomes matches for first day of the Walker Cup with eight pairings. Notable players include Fischer and Kocsis versus Bentley and Brien, Goodman and Ward against Peters and Thomson, Yates and Billows versus Kyle and Stowe, Smith and Haas versus Penink and Crawley. Foursomes start at 10 am local amid strong winds and cold weather. the U.S. holds a nine-match win streak in the series.
Beckley clung to first place in the Mountain State league as Huntington faltered while Logan and Welch lurked a half game back. Williamson and Bluefield traded strong showings with Bluefield winning a 13 11 slugfest. Red Seamster fanned 16 in a dominant 8th inning exit.
Boston boxer Yvon Robert 225 pounds defeated George Clark 218 pounds in Montreal with a 32:04 time. In Los Angeles Patrick O Callaghan 218 pounds and Treland fed El Pulpa 195 pounds from Mexico, El Pulpa reportedly broke an arm in a ring fall.
Recreos pitcher Lobo scattered six hits as Recreos built an 88 lead in early innings and did not surrender it. Firemen offense managed limited threats with multiple defensive miscues contributing to the decisive setback.
Yesterday results show Remulta defeating Pittsburgh 4 to 1 and Cincinnati beating Brooklyn 4 to 1 while St. Louis and Philadelphia posted 4 to defeats. Boston and Chicago had a game delayed by rain.
A golfer shot a 72 before dying yesterday. The incident occurred during a round, with no further details released. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Providence, June 2 Captain Nathaniel Gréenie Herreshoff known as the wield of Bristol died at his Bristol home after four years of illness. Nat Herreshoff, one of seven brothers, designed every America's Cup defender from 1803 to 1930 and built 1930s and later defenders Enterprise and Rainbow.
Gambs Today reports New York faces Plainburgh Hub with Tobin ston at Chicago Shoffner YB and Oat a Ape clashing Snel Anc er. Philadelphia meets St. Louie walters while Weiland takes on Hetishaw in a slate of matchups.
The Kansas City Open tees off with 72 holes of medal play starting tomorrow. Top pros including Gene Sarazell Jokhny Revolut and Lawson Lit Ue compete for a share of the $5,000 purse as field hopes to avoid trouble on the course in Kansas City.
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia and Cleveland tied 6 to 6, Boston 6 and St Louis 3, Detroit 8 over New York 4, Washington 3, and Chicago with Rooke noted in the report.
Fragmentary record notes names likely in a sports panel context from Detroit and Boston area, with garbled phrases and unreadable terms, preventing clear event, result, or participants identification.
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