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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1936

Page

6

Half of Wins For League Reds Cards

The article notes Dizzy and Paul Dean lead the St Louis Cardinals in a pennant chase with 28 wins, each accounting for half of the team’s victories. Paul pitched eight innings of a 5-4 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers, while other baseball highlights include White Sox vs Yankees and Reds comeback over the Cubs.

Associated Press Dean Boys St. Lou's Babe Ruth New York Yankees Dizzy Daffy Ducky Medwick Pepper Martin Stu Martin Arkansas Brothers Cardinals Paul Deans Frankie Frisch Brooklyn Dodgers Daffiness Boys Brooklyn White Sox Tommy Bridges Tigers Athletics Pirates Bees Washington St. Louis Brown Brownies Yanks Rip Radcliff Boston Red Sox Cleveland Cincinnati al Hollingsworth Chuck Klein Ival Goodman Reds Giants Cubs Chicago

Lack Of Nighties Held Reason For Cubs Slump

Chicago reports a tongue in cheek theory blaming the Cubs slump on players wearing night gowns. L M Davis of Ottawa Illinois cites nocturnal attire as hindering performance and even notes Theodore Roosevelt and Napoleon favored such garments. Manager Charley Grimm denies any night wear on the team and jokes that Gabby Hartnett wears pajamas.

Chicago Chicago Cubs L. M Doc” Davis Ottawa Ill Nightshirt Club of America Theodore Roosevelt Napoleon Charley Grimm Cubs Gabby Hartnett

Parks Opens Open Title Quest As Long Shot Returns

Sam Park, the 1916 open champion, enters the 40th U. S. open amid skepticism from experts yet strong support from peers. Parks, 100 to 1 odds, aims to defend at Balustral after refining his game since Oakmont victory, with many pros backing his chances and the old record in reach around 288.

Sam Park Springfield N. J Samuel McLaughlin Parks, Jr Parks Oakmont Sar Tommy Armour Oldsters Park Pittsburgh Emil Loeffler Sam Armour Loeffler Henry Picard Horton Smith Charles Chic) Evans, Jr Gene Sarazen Sarzen Olin Dutra Walter Hagen Bill Burke Willie Anderson Johnny McDermott Bob Jones

Fights Last Night New York Results

In New York Sonny Jones won 142 1 2 to outpoint Vince De Angelo 145. In Los Angeles Glenn Lee 146 from Edison Nebraska beat George Gravante 143 1 2 from Ocean Park California.

New York Sonny Jones Vancouver Vince de Angelo Los Angeles Glenn Lee Edison Neb George Gravante Ocean Park Calif

College Lads on Till Clubs Style Evidence in Pro Talks

A roundup of college born players entering professional circles with a chorus of name drops. Del Bissonette Hal King Ben Sankey Fresco Thompson and others from various colleges appear infield and outfield spots as the International League goes collegiate in spirit.

New York Montreal del Bissonette New Hampshire State Georgetown Hal King Muskingum Ben Sankey Alabama Poly Auburn Atlanta Fresco Thompson Medwicks Mr. Knapp James J. Johnston the Garden Joe Louis Alden Calkins Trotting Horse Association Billy Sullivan Cleveland Frank Pytlak Jack Dempsey South Oakland Tribune Bitsy Grant Louis Lakewood Baer Carnera Frank Schildrecht Joe Olin Dutra Horton Smith

Senators Win Another Tilt In National League

The Senators beat the Dawns in a tightly fought game as New York moved into a tie for second with Chicago. Cincinnati routed Philadelphia 9 to 0 while St Louis outslugged Brooklyn 5 to 4. Huntington Red Birds upset Akron 22 to 5, and Canton topped Portsmouth 12 to 9 in a day of league action.

Associated Press Huntington Red Birds Akron Canton Portsmouth Schamp Walter Alston St. Louis Senators Dawns New York Dayton Pittsburgh Johnstown Chicago Zanesville Cincinnati Charleston Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Ducks Reis Babbit Kraus Scatters Swift Helmers Gillispie Portsmouth Panthers Carl O'Grady David Stinger Huntington

Two hard luck horses set for Belmont stakes battle

New York June 3 P The hard luck horses of the year William Woodyards Granville and J E Wideners Brevity will race in the 68th Belmont stakes at Belmont Park for a 25000 added purse Both have failed to win major races recently and are the favorites to contest the divisional crown with the Derby and Preakness winner sidelined Brevity and Granville have each faced rough times with Bold Venture and Firethorn but enter Belmont with little excuse in a one and one half mile race Likely nine starters should provide racing room and Granville appears a slight favorite over Brevity based on the Suburban form.

New York William Woodyard Granville J. E. Widener Belmont Park Bold Venture Jamaica Teufel Bold Ventures Firethorn Jone White Cockade

Baseball Scores and Schedule From The Sentinel

Bruins list today games Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia not scheduled In the American League Chicago leads with 11 New York 9 Boston 14 Cleveland 6 Detroit Philadelphia 4 Washington 15 St Louis 11 Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington Cleveland at Boston Chicago at New York Patronize Sentinel Advertisers

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

Wrestling results from Baltimore and Boston matches

Vincent Lopez of California defeated Gino Garibaldi of St. Louis in 36 minutes 20 seconds. Joe Cox of Cleveland lost in Boston, 17 minutes 20 seconds, to an opponent weighing 207 pounds from Boston.

Balimore Vincent Lopez California Gino Garibaldi St. Louis Boston Joe Cox Cleveland

Grafton District Marbles Winners Advance to Clarksburg Finals

William Manley of the Graf ton M C A directs the event with James Proudfoot of Grafton and Donald Ridgely of Fort Ashby as top finishers. The trio will compete in the Central West Virginia finals in Clarksburg on June 5 under The Clarksburg Exponent Telegram sponsorship.

William Manley Grafton James Proudfoot Donald Ridgely Fort Ashby Mineral County Donald Jimmy Central West Virginia Clarksburg Exponent- Telegram

West Virginia car takes second in Monongahela races

Arnie Pease of Canonsburg pa drove the Spence Special to second place in auto racing at Monongahela pa. The car owned by Jimmy Spence Morgantown was part of a West Virginia contingent. Also, bail was set for John Williams of Riversville after a fishing without license arrest in the same report. Earl Lykens a Marshall college athlete traveled to Oxford ohio for the Buckeye conference track meet, vaulting to the conference title using Miami university poles. Burt Harbert, a Davis Elkins college graduate, is named coach at New Martinsville replacing Mont McIntyre.

Charleston Arnie Pease Canonsburg Monongahela Pease Spence Jimmy Spence Morgantown B. L. Tate John Williams Rivesville Justice of the Peace H. Pete Hamilton Harbert Earl Lykens Marshall College Buckeye Oxford Miami University Burt Harbert Davis-Elkins College Mont McIntyre New Martincville Keyser

Grafton Forms New County Baseball Team

Interest grows in county baseball as Recreation Manager Bob Wright announces a new team to be based in Monongah. Eleven players signed with plans to hire more as the squad aims to challenge nearby counties, with several games already booked against Monongah Davis the Zesing Chemies Carr China and other local teams.

Bob Wright Monongah Wright Davis The Zesing Chemies Carr China Pete Wolfe Bennett Lefty Sampson Paul Willis Coleman Jim Beverlin Daugherty Earl Vince

Parkerstown High rivals topple Triadelphia in 4-1 tennis win

At Allegheny High in Cumberland Maryland after graduation in 1929 a Parkersburg High School tennis team beat Triadelphia Ohio Valley Athletic Association champions 4-1. The Cabell County Board of Education named Frank J Loebs of Cleveland as assistant coach at Huntington High School. Loeb played football at Purdue University. J E Buckle Huntington coach and athletic director recommended Loeb.

Allegheny High Cumberland Parkersburg Triadelphia Ohio Valley Athletic Association Cabell County Board of Education Frank J. Loebs Cleveland Huntington High School Loeb Purdue University J. E. Buckle Huntington

Bruce Campbell Poised for Comeback With Indians

Bruce Campbell slugging outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, after a third spinal meningitis attack and hospital discharge in Boston, is raring to go and hopes to rejoin the Indians lineup soon. Central Press reports this recovery effort and comeback aim.

Bruce Campbell Olland Indians Bruce Boston Cleveland Central Press

Interview With Voters Promised On Broadcast

A one hour broadcast featuring voter interviews across 14 cities will air at 10:15 Thursday night. Conducted by the Associated Republican Clubs, the program titled Asking America for a Platform asks participants from diverse activities in New York Kansas City Des Moines Dallas Memphis Omaha Detroit Pittsburgh Cleveland Los Angeles Chicago St Louis Indianapolis and Louisville for their views.

New York Wjz-Nbc Associated Republican Chibs America Kansas City Des Moines Dallas Memphis Omaha Detroit Pittsburgh Cleveland Los Angeles Chicago St. Louis Indianapolis Louisville

Thieves Steal Nine Coin Change Machine from Liquor Store

J Floyd Harrison commission counsel states no beverages were taken after thieves removed a nine coin change machine from the state liquor store in the downtown business district.

Charleston State J. Floyd Harrison Commission

Dust concerns at New Buffalo Creek bridge in Fairmont

The Fairmont city board heard residents complain that dust from the unfinished roadway near the New Buffalo Creek bridge is harmful to health.

Fairmont New Buffalo Creek Bridge

Anti-Glaring Glass Demonstrated At Safety Forum

White Sulphur Springs June 3 A new headlight glass designed to curb glare was shown to automotive engineers at a highway safety discussion. Edwin J Land explained polarized crystals in a sheet of celluloid could filter glare, promising night driving approaching daytime safety.

Edwin J. Land Wheelwright Laboratories Auto George J. Mercer F. R. Fagoel Twin Coach Company Kent J. T. Keller Chrysler Corporations

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