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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1942
Page
2
Brooklyn Dodgers batter Pittsburgh in a 17 to 2 rout as Pete Reiser posts five hits and Les Webber limits the Pirates. Frisch discusses radio plans amid slump while Red Sox and Giants win behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
Ed Hirshberg, former captain of Pittsburgh’s 1931 squad and WVU assistant coach under Bill Kern, has been named one of four assistants to Howard Odell’s new Yale staff. He will report soon after past roles with Jock Sutherland at Pittsburgh and Earl Blaik at Dartmouth.
Camden New Jersey June 3 Promoters of the Garden State track say they are near the government deadline delaying nonessential construction at the park. Publicity director Jimmy Loftus notes the numbers are up and officials will confirm when the red light comes. Management hopes to attract horses and customers for a 49 day meeting opening July 18 with negotiations for special train and bus service amid wartime transport demands.
Names and figures show Gordon Doerr Williams Dimaggio Spence Heath Kolloway Higgins Mize Ott Marshall Joost Slaughter Musial Litwhiler Camilli Ott Marshall McCormick Miller Fernandez French Davis lead in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and pitching for the American and National Leagues with top totals across teams.
Pete Reiser of the Dodgers collected five consecutive hits for a perfect day at bat guiding a win over the Pirates. Mel Harder hurled a six-hit win for the Indians against the Red Sox. Si Johnson limited the Reds on five hits in ten innings as the Phillies won. Hal Schumacher contributed two RBIs as the Giants beat the Cubs. Virgil trucks pitched the Tigers to their first shutout of the season, 3 0. Bobby Estalela and Early Wynn led the Senators with a big hit and a five hit game respectively, while John Beazley saved the Cardinals in a 4 3 relief appearance.
The National Rifle Association proposed organizing American sport riflemen and skeet shooters into home guard units to supplement state guards, arguing millions of weapon owners could quickly counter sabotage and raids. Training manuals were sent to governors, with senior clubs envisioned as the reserve force supported by at least one corps area commander. Lachine near Montreal was noted for a northwest water passage claim by French explorers.
U S Golf Association faces critics with Hale America Open. Qualifying rounds draw top pros and amateurs. several stars miss due to Army duties. Recalled anecdotes note Army service, college players, and a lighthearted tale of Yawkey and a Red Sox ballgame phone call.
Jacob LeMotta defeated Vic Dellicurti in New York by outpoint, with the 157 1-8 pound fighter earning a decision over the 154 pound challenger. The Portland and Washington D C entrants Gilbert and Davis drew in the other documented bout, signaling a split card outcome.
Miami teen Doris Hart, 16, plans a grueling schedule from June through September to chase the 1942 National Women’s Championship. She will team with Pauline Betz in doubles, practice intensely, and compete in events from the Southern Championships in Atlanta to Forest Hills, aiming for a young title and strong showings in major tournaments.
Huntington defeats Ashland 9-2 as Bob Gutzweilaer and Frank Gretak homer. Jewels collect 11 hits in last six innings to seize control in Mountain State league. Logan ends six-game skid. Jim Canterbury limits Williamson to four hits in 10-1 win. Vanek homers for Red Birds in fifth with bases empty. Bluefield Welch game postponed by weather.
Tonight at the Opera House the PIRC production Rodeo Rhythm debuts with Fred Scott and the thirty Roy Knapp Rough Riders. The orphanage tale follows finance woes as Scott and the kids, aided by Pat Dumn, rally to keep the home intact. The riders deliver daring feats, bull dogging and stunts that quicken the pulse and keep audiences on edge.
The new Paramount romantic thriller Fly By Night debuts at the Strand Theatre in a fast moving story of homicide and romance. Richard Carlson stars as a young doctor falsely accused of murder, with Nancy Kelly co starring and Robert Siodmak directing. Kosleck plays the murder victim in a tale of espionage and intrigue.
Classified section outlines two cent per ward rates with addition of one cent per ward for each extra insertion. Minimum 45 cents. Example entries include sales of pianos instruments plants and livestock, help wanted for female telephone work maid for hotel. Listings show towns like Grafton and West Main with contact names and phone numbers.
Pilot and Mascot tease a sleuthing romance as Carlson invades Nancy Kellys apartment and recruits her, mistaken for honeymooners by police. They wed to hide, race a spy ring, amid laughs and high tension. The duo, fresh from prior hits, promise romantic sparks and dramatic escapades in a fast paced film.
Station WMMN Fairmont presents a dense overnight schedule with music and talk programs, including Grover Hite songs at 5:30 and 6:00 news slots, plus features on Jack Armstrong and Captain Midnight. Numerous others include The ONeills, Little Orphan Annie, Dr. Christian, and Gabriel Heatter with late-night news.
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