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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
5
Pirates edge Giants 6-5 as Harry Gumbert struggles. Bob Buhl Waner lifts Pirates with three hits to reach 2,501 in career. Reds, Cardinals, Cubs win while Yankees beat Tigers. Brooklyn nips Cincinnati 5-4 in a tight set.
Boxing brief notes several last night results. Pat Gissinger defeated Jimmy Legrone in Kansas City. Frank Androff boxed in Minneapolis, outpointing Fred rt. Wesley Ramey scored over Britton in Florida. Other bouts listed in Port Arthur Galveston and New Orleans showdowns with multiple weight classes and cities.
Pittsburgh June 4 A big chestnut gelding steered by Mrs Parker won the open jumper event at the Allegheny Country Club horse show, claiming the coveted Harvey Norton Van Voorhis cup. Crispin Oglebay of Gates Mills Ohio took second with Richard King Mellon’s Bedford third, Brown Oak owned by F John Tollon Jr of Erie, Pa.
The Northern Panhandle politics and sports mix as Ohio county young Democrats announce a promotional venture matching Chief Baby Miller against Erwin Berlier on June 13 in the main event. Miller fights in Pittsburgh under a Prt, seeking gains while Berlier claims the southern lightweight title amid a Virginia court ruling. Holmes Hunting Manager Duck Holmes contemplates his Dayton Ducks future after ousting Red Rollings, facing fan scrutiny and the season’s uncertain finish.
Travis of Washington Slaughter and Klein surged in the weekly hitting race. Travis improved to .352 after 12 hits in 26 at bats. Slaughter climbed to .364 after a near .500 run and rose to third in the National League. Klein added 10 hits in 20 at bats to lift his average to .347 and tie for sixth.
In Newark Henry Kulko vich defeated Tony Martinelli in Yonkers as Bobby Burns and Thunderbird from British Columbia drew in a 90 minute bout. In Camden Wladyslaw Talon beat Hans Steinke in two of three falls, while Des Moines saw Ian Joe Dusek throw Otto Kuss in Omaha over 24 minutes 30 seconds.
New York June 4 A sprawling sports digest notes Joe McCarthy plans to add Buck Newsom to the Yankees payroll before June 15 amid chatter on Max Schmeling Louis fight coverage and various boxing and baseball items. The piece mentions Notre Dame’s long baseball run, DiMaggio boos, Galento’s weight, and other prominent sports figures and events from the era.
Rosemont won a high scoring WPA twilight league game 21 to 4 over the Golden Bears at Athletic Field. Rosemont collected 15 safeties and benefited from 11 opponent errors while using three pitchers G Jones McKinney and Spencer. The Bears rallied late but failed to change the outcome as Rosemont plated 12 runs in the fourth inning and played errorless ball.
In Kansas City on June 4, a deadly accident halted a 54 hole PGA tour event. A belt firing debris killed two spectators and injured a third, with several others shocked or burned as organizers canceled scores and shortened the competition for 5000 dollars in prizes. Kansas City residents William Boyle Edward Critchfield were among the dead, Thomas Cunningham injured and Lester Allen knocked unconscious as Fred Corcoran halted play.
The 72 hole circuit was reduced to 18 holes to be completed Sunday. Walter Mm of St. Joseph Missouri shot 74 as a leading score. Most players posted scores in the 80s. Glen Oatman of Lawrence Ohio stood one under par for several holes.
In a Mountain State league clash Huntington and Beckley remain deadlocked for the top spot. Beckley’s Al Gardella starred in a 12-10 win over Bluefield after a misplayed foul tip. Huntington piled six hits off Gulasesy at Logan for a 10-7 win, while Williamson and Welch paced McDowell County in a 16-14 Miner victory. Field locations listed: iefield at Huntington St Williamson at Beckley and Logan at Welch.
New York June 4 Pitts burgh sprinter John Youey Woodruff, famed for calm poise, seeks the quarter and half mile double in IC4-A finals at Randalls Island. Ted Meredith, who twice doubled in these events, watches and hopes Woodruff breaks the long standing record while the field features Miller and Herbert pushing for pace.
Great Britain faces a possible first Walker Cup victory since 1922 as after eighteen holes at St Andrews the British lead the United States in five of eight singles and hold a 2-1 edge in the foursomes. Notable scores include Marvin Ward’s 67 and Charley Yates, Ray Billows, and Bud Ward as early standouts for Britain.
Yesterday's stars included Red Ruffing pitching seven innings for the Yankees in a 5-1 win over the Tigers. Bill Lee hurled a three hitter for his third straight shutout, Cubs blank Bees 4-0. Mickey Owen and Don Padgett helped the Cardinals win 8-7 with Owen delivering a clutch 11th inning single after Padgett hit a bases loaded homer. Wes Ferrell held the White Sox to five runs on six hits in a 5-1 Senators win. Earl Averill drove in four with a triple and a single in a 10-5 Indians victory over the Athletics. Dolph Camilli doubled and singled in Dodgers' 5-4 win over the Reds. Bob Klinger limited the Giants to eight hits as Lee Handley drove in two in a 6-5 Pirates win. In trials, Southern California athletes competed in 33 events.
Yesterday results show Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 0, Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 to 4, Pittsburgh edged New York 6 to 5, St. Louis triumphed over Philadelphia 8 to 7. Today’s matchups include New York at Cincinnati Hub Bell faces Grissom, Boston at St. Louis Turner meets McGee, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Tumulus battles Tobin, Philadelphia at Chicago Mulcahy or LaMaster vs. French.
Yesterday’s results include New York 5 Detroit 1 and Cleveland 10 Philadelphia 5. Washington 5 Chicago 1 with St Louis at Boston in an interleague pairing. Tonight’s games feature St Louis at New York New York versus Gomez and Chicago at Philadelphia Lyons versus Caster. Cleveland at Washington Fel ler versus Hogcett and Detroit at Boston Bridges versus Grove.
Legal notice to all persons having claims against the estate of W N Lyman deceased to exhibit verified claims with vouchers before November 26 1938 at the office in Grafton West Virginia. Beneficiaries must be present to protect interests. Issued May 21 1938 by J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts. May 21 28 June 4.
By virtue of two trust deeds dated September 20 1929 and September 2 1933 and of record in Taylor County West Virginia, Walter Carroll and Dora Carroll conveying property to the trustee. I will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Court House on Monday June 13 1938 at 1 AM that horse and road entitled No 50 in the described property.
Notice to creditors of Mahala deceased in Taylor County West Virginia. The estate of Mahala, heirs and beneficiaries must present claims by November 25, 1938. Public sale conditions and cash terms. administrator Alcen der as account chancellor.
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