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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

6

Gomez Delivers Ninth Win With Ten Strikeouts

Vernon Gomez pitched effectively for the Yankees, earning his ninth win of the season as they defeated the Athletics 5 1. He allowed eight hits and seven walks but struck out 10, with a decisive third inning and timely hits including Ruth and Gehrig. Joe Sewell left after fouls, and Philadelphia’s only run came on a McNair triple.

Philadelphia Vernon Gomez Yankees Athletic A’s Sugar” Cain Yanks Joe Sewell Babe Ruth Gehrig Sewell Ben Chapman Ruth Anickey Eric McNair Lef Chapman McNair Dykens Yankee al Simmons

Baseball results recap from yesterday and today

National League yesterday saw Chicago defeat Pittsburgh 9 to 5 and Brooklyn beat Boston 6 to 1, with Boston then winning 5 to 1 in the second game. Other NL games were postponed. Today Chicago visits Pittsburgh and Boston visits Brooklyn while Philadelphia heads to New York and Cincinnati travels to St. Louis. American League featured Washington sweeping Boston 6 to 4 and 8 to 1, New York topping Philadelphia 5 to 1, St. Louis beating Chicago 4 to 2, with other games rain suspended and remaining matchups listed.

Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Cincinnati St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit Team Pet Detroit A

Baseball score highlights from regional leagues yesterday

In the Mid-Atlantic League Beckley beat Clarksburg 11 to 6 while Johnstown defeated Charleston 6 to 2 and Huntington topped Cumberland 9 to 6. In the American Association Milwaukee crushed St. Paul 18 to 6 and Minneapolis edged Kansas City 5 to 3 with Louisville 9 and Columbus 8, Toledo 6, Indianapolis 4 in other results.

Beckley Clarksburg Johnstown Charleston Huntington Cumberland American Association Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Louisville Columbus Toledo Indianapolis

Baseball Doubleheader Splits. Braves and Dodgers Win

In a British style note, the Waner brothers led Pirates runs while Brooklyn and the Dodgers Braves each won one game from a doubleheader. Dazzy Vance struggled, touched Brown for Homers, Hack Wilson hit his sixth, and Brooklyn fell a point behind the Pirates for fourth.

Brooklyn Jane Dodgers Braves Dazzy Ince Bob Brown Dodger Hack Wilson Brown Dordeers Pittsburgh Pirates Vance Jack Quinn Innine

LIFTING OLYMPIC HOPES

The world class pole vaulters include American hopefuls Ted Lee Yale Fred Graber USC and Lee Barnes USA among others with Charley Hoff of Norway as a notable outside contender. Americans edge toward a potential 1 2 3 in Los Angeles while Carr’s retirement leaves a strong U S contest for the Olympic spot.

BI Gould New York Gune Charley Hoff Hoff Lee Barnes Los Angeles Barnes U. 8 Ted Lee Yale Fred Graber Southern California Sabin W. Carr Carr Amsterdam Mr. Graber U. S.C Graber Lee Brown Thompson Fred Sturdy Eli Verne McDermott Tommy Warne Nishida Japan Lindblad Sweden Wegener Germany Castro Brazil Bill Graber Oouthern California United States

Mass Meeting Seeks Debt Fix for West Penn Traction

Public Service officials pressed to keep debt to current level for electric power used by the cars while the traction company cites insolvency and the need to repair tracks. Officials warn that discontinuing service would cost jobs at Carr China and local railroad shops, as bad joints and snagged rails cause discomfort and danger to riders.

Gahela West Penn Public Service Commission Fairmont Traction Company West Penn Traction ‘Company Grafton Park Carr China Company

Graft Plans on Ohio River Track Near Beaver

Public mood favors street 6.3 miles from Beaver as officials estimate savings from extending a 1500 foot long car service line along the right bank of the Ohio River. The project, effective immediately, would cost about $3,000 a year and extend through plains of track services near the riverbank.

Ohio River Neil Beaver

Martinsburg Officials Cut Pay Amid Cofferdam Obstruction

Pittsburgh June 3. Ralph Metcalf of Marquette University sprinter and Billy Howell’s brother Tom are mentioned in a fragmented report about trials, locks on the Ohio River, and a salary cut affecting city officials and workers. A golfer shot an 88 in a recent tournament, and a cofferdam obstruction linked to Martinsburg is noted.

Ralph Metcalf Marquette University Pittsburgh Montgomery Martinsbuug Ohio River Billy Howell Tom

Close Personal and Political Ties Help Roosevelt Rise

Albany essay outlines Franklin D. Roosevelt's strong public record and deep networks. It notes his New York governorship wins, hydroelectric push, and tax, pension, and relief measures, plus his writing skill and speeches. It cites his paralysis and Warm Springs work, and credits wife Eleanor for sustaining support and reinvigorating his political circle.

Roosevelt

Baseball Games Postponed by Rain Across Leagues

National League games Philadelphia at New York and American League Washington at Boston were postponed due to rain. Both matchups are pushed to tomorrow with two games on the schedule.

Philadelphia New York Washington Boston

Home Run Leaders From Yesterday Across Leagues

The list highlights daily home run leaders in both American and National Leagues. Key names include Foxx with the Athletics and Cronin with the Red Sox, plus Waner of the Pirates and Jolley of the Red Sox. The totals summarize overall performance across teams and leagues.

Witton Dodgers Waner Pirates Jolley Red Sox Cronin Serrators

Max Rau to Get an Award for Meritorious Service

Max Rau veteran of World War I and employee of the C. G. Turner store has been notified by the War Department that he is eligible for a medal for meritorious service in action and for wounds received overseas. He belonged to the 32nd Michigan division, 126th infantry, and was among the first 250000 to embark for France when the United States entered the conflict. He fought in the Aisne Marne offensive and later in the drive up the Orne river, served near Chateau Thierry, and spent time in a hospital in that sector.

Max Rau C. G. Turner War Department Washington, D. C Mr. Ratt 32Nd Michigan 126Th Infantry France United States Aisne-Marne Ter Ork River Chateau Thierry

Holt Family Visits Morgantown for Brief Vacation

Mr and Mrs Howard H Holt traveled to Morgantown yesterday afternoon with their son James Findley Holt a student at the state university for a short family visit.

Howard H. Holt Morgantown James Findley Holt State University

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