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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

6

Beaming Lou Fette Shines for Boston Bees Victory

The Boston Bees pitcher Lou Fette, a rookie in the 1937 league, delivered a 6-0 shutout against the league leading Pirates, marking his sixth win and boosting Boston into contention for the NL fourth spot. Fette’s surprising success comes after initial doubts about the Bees’ rookies, and he’s become a standout in a pitching-friendly season.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Lou Fette Boston Bees Bees Dodgers Ford Frick Gas House Gang Burleigh Grimes Fette Bill McKeehnie Gold Bil Can “Didates McGraw al Fton St. Paul American Association Pirates Bill Giants Phillies Pittsburgh

Indians Top Gomez As Beefs Rally In Six Season

Indians trim Gomez as Dean Fette and the weather man spark a relative quiet day in major league action. Cleveland evened the series with New York by a 6 2 decision over Lefty Gomez. The Tigers squandered chances and fell to the Senators 5 4 while the White Sox surged to third by routing the Red Sox 11 4.

Indians Gomez New York Yankees Lefty Gomez Tigers Senators White Sox Boston Red ‘Sox

Lewis halts Olin in 8th in St Louis title bout

John Henry Lewis dominates Bob Olin, stopping him in the eighth round of a scheduled 15 round heavyweight contest. Olin suffered a cracked rib from a fourth round onslaught and a late rally failed as referee stopped the fight. Lewis earned 15000 of a 23872 gate. Olin received 12 1 2 percent.

ST. Louis John Henry Lewis Phoenix Bob Olin Lewis Olin Olin Bhian Walter Heisner

Fights Last Night in Denver and St Louis

Denver saw Alabama Kid stop Joe Jaramillo in a 157 pound bout while Columbus against Colorado suffered a stoppage. In St Louis John Henry Lewis stopped Bob Olin in a 174 pound match, with Olin lasting 3 4 rounds before the stoppage at New York (8).

Denver Alabama Kid Columbus Joe Jaramillo Colorado ST. Louis John Henry Lewis Bob Olin New York

Dean to Appeal as Frick Lifts Suspension

New York June 4 Dizzy Dean declared he will appeal after Ford Frick lifted the suspension on the St Louis Cardinals ace within 24 hours. Dean refused to sign a disavowal of statements against Frick and Umpire Barr, threatening to sue for $250,000 for depriving him of his job while awaiting Landis review.

New York Dizzy Dean Cardinal Ford Frick National League Frick Dean George Barr St. Louis Belleville St. Louis Cardinals Jerome Herman Dean K. M. Landis National League For Landis Frick and Barr Fathers and Sons Dizzy Frankie Frisch Philadel Passas Hartford Conn Frick and Barr

Wrestling Results From Across The Nation

In Columbus Orville Brown of 222 from Florida pinned Andy Rascher 218 of Indiana in 73 minutes 34 seconds. In Milwaukee Everett Marshall defeated Martin Levy. Boston had weights unavailable.

Columbus Orville Brown Florida Andy Rascher Indiana Milwaukee Everett Marshall J Martin

Suit Settled for 2900 After Auto Crash In Martinsburg

A circuit court order shows the $10,000 damage suit filed by John E. Lucas of Hagerstown Maryland against George Phillps of Charles Town was settled for 2900 following an automobile accident.

Martinsburg John E. Lucas Hagerstown George Phillps Charles Town

Poffenberger Recalled By Detroit Tigers

Beaumont officials announced Cletus Boots Poffenberger, a stocky young pitcher, was recalled by the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He won his ninth game of the season yesterday 5 to 1 over Galveston, maintaining an ERA under 2. He previously played for Charleston in the MH-Atlantic League last year.

Beaumont Tex Cletus Boots” Poffenberger Detroit Tigers Poffenberger Galveston Charleston

Pros divide over winner at Oakland Hills

June 4 Toledo The top 16 professionals in Inverness invitational meetopinion split on who will win the national open at Oakland Hills Birmingham MI next week. Cooper appears on 12 ballots Picard on 10 Manero none Sarazen Shute Guldahl Snead Laf foon Dutra Hines among others named.

Toledo Oakland’ Hill Birmingham Mich Inverness Wal Harry" Cooper Tony Manero Baltusrol Henry Picard Hershey Cooper Picard Manero Cooper-Pickard Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Horton Smith Ky Laffoon Bleaze Byron Ni Jimmy ‘Thomson Denny Shute G. A. Champ Jug Mc Fenatrous Olin Dutra Laws Bd Dudleys Tommy Pes Sarazen Seco Nee Bai Bunyan Snead Thomsin Dytra Ray Mangram Armour Little Johnny Revolta Shute Laffoon Guldahl Gene Jimmy Hines Smith Oakland Hills Americay

Terry Fav ors Dizzy Dean and Belmont Stakes News

New York reports say Bill Terry may choose Dizzy Dean for the National League All star team if he is out of the doghouse by that time. Belmont Stakes tomorrow could pit Col. E R Bradley's War Admiral and Pompoon against tough competition. Other notes include Lefty Gomez hitting eight of ten games and plans for future Davis Cup matches possibly moving to Germantown Philadelphia. Benny Everlast unveils a device to prevent beanings, while boxing gear and swing records draw attention.

Eddie Brietz New York Dean Schmeling Phantom Max NBC Terry Bill Terry Dizzy Dean Diz E. R. Bradley Brooklyn Cain War Admiral Pompoon van Mungo Lefty Gomez Germantown Philadelphia Forest Hills Budge Don Budge America Ralph Guldahl Jack Supreme Court

How They Stand Yesterday's Results

Boston defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 0 while other games were postponed due to rain.

Boston Pittsburgh

Baseball standings and results from the American League

American League notes list yesterday's results Cleveland 6 New York 2 and Chicago 11 Boston 4 with Washington 5 Detroit 4 and Philadelphia 1 St Louis rained out. Standings show New York 24 1/2 games, Cleveland 20 15, Detroit 21 5, Boston 16 16, Washington 18 2, Philadelphia 15 4, St Louis 10 25. Today Philadelphia at St Louis and other matchups Keary vs. Ey rrand ton at Divolt Appleton at Cleveland Chandler vs. Allen Boston at Chicago Grove vs. Whitehead.

Cleveland New York Chicago Boston Washington Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Standinés W. L Clévélstia Washingto Priel St. Luis Keay DiVolt Appleton Chandler Allen Grove Whitehead

Grafton HazebA to Start Hoitie Season at Home

Local Hazelton baseball fans expect a strong opener as the No. 3 team faces Washington, Pa in a home game. Hob Phillips likely pitches with Millard Stump catching, and Brestel is expected to umpire amid a large crowd.

Grafton Hazeba Washington Fetterman H. A. Nine Poe Hob Phillips Cal Millard Stump Brestel

Pittsburgh Livestock and Produce Market Report, June 4

In Pittsburgh LIVESTOCK MARKETS, hogs 1800 head steady to 5 cents lower with 1300 direct. cattle 400 with 350 direct nominal. vealers 9.50-10.00. lambs 9.00-9.50 with spring lambs 13.50 down. Produce demand moderate. apples steady with Baldwins 1.75-2.00 per bushel, potatoes about steady. butter and cheese steady. poultry and eggs varied with multiple item prices across gives.

Pittsburgh U.S Pa. Dept U. S Dept New York Baldwins Virginia Alabama Bliss California South Carolina Georgia Ohio Kentucky

Great Horses Renew Belmont Showdown Between War Admiral and Pompoon

Samuel Riddle's War Admiral and J H Louchheim's Pompoon renew their rivalry in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park worth 50000. Entry rumors hint at four or five other candidates. Officials expect a large crowd likely the biggest in years as both horses come off strong Derby and Preakness showings with Pompoon nursing a foot issue but ready to challenge.

New York Junk Samuel Riddle J. H. Louchheim Belmont Park America Admiral Pompoon Long Island Westchester Racing Association Louehheim C. F Danny) Clarke

Prospects and salaries outlined for graduates and housing bargains

Implementing Day states graduates may exceed last year with 80 percent placement expected. starting salaries range from 100 to 125 dollars weekly or monthly. Advertises numerous real estate bargains with prices from 1600 to 2750 dollars and quick-sale incentives. Parrish Agency, Inc. advertises housing and building sites and urges immediate contact.

Grand Street Mtrust Gabon Éhickert Parrish Agency, Inc

Colgate seniors see improved job prospects this year

John Studebaker of the U S Commissioner of Education notes big corporations returning to campuses to hire graduates. Colgate's placement director George Ba tabroots says conditions are better this year than since 1929, with every senior able to obtain a position if desired.

John ‘Studebaker U. S Colgate Univer Sty Géorgé Hy Batabroots Séhobl Norawemete

Yesterday's Stars Shine in Narrow Baseball Wins

Lou Fette and Wally Berger led the Bees to a 6-0 win over the Pirates with seven hits and Berger six doubled homers driving in four. Billy Sullivan delivered a bases loaded pinch single for two runs in a 6-2 Indians victory over the Yankees. Vernon Kennedy of the White Sox held the Red Sox to six hits and fanned seven in an 11-4 win. Buddy Myer drove in two runs in a 5-4 Senators victory over the Tigers.

Lou Fette Wally Berger Bees Pirates Berger Billy Sullivan Indians Yankees Vernon Kennedy White Sox Red Sox Buddy Myer Senators Tigers

Edward 7 Edward heirs seek claim on sold Taylor County lands

The unknown heirs of Edward Hooten are notified that Shriver, the purchaser, holds title to 25 acres and a road in Booths Creek District Taylor County West Virginia, sold by the Taylor County sheriff at a public sale.

Vad Frank Bennett Taylor County West Virginia Alleh Baugh Grafton J. Guy Allender Taylor County Board of Education Court ‘House Robinson Flemington Middleville Boothscreek Sand Hill Booths [Sree Shelby Court Hot Congress Fairmont Hotel Fairmont Edward Edward ‘Hooten Noties Fiat Rea | Shriver Booths Creek W. Va

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