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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
2
Eastern clubs falter as Pennsylvanian curfew disrupts many games. Giants, Cardinals, Reds, Pirates and Cubs show mixed results in a challenging swing through the Western circuit, with St Louis and New York among the majors’ notable performers while several lines of outcomes reflect a tight pennant race.
Chicago June 4 reports say the All-America conference, a new professional football group, is not worried about being blocked from New York venues. The NFL waived Giants rights to Brooklyn Tiger games at Yankee Stadium and seeks Ebbets Field for a Brooklyn team. Negotiations for venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn continue as war conditions loom.
Bond Beauty suggests the Tigers would bypass Manhattan to avoid the 80,000 seat Yankee Stadium, opening the venue for New York teams or other postwar leagues. The Tigers plan to begin using Yankee Stadium in 1946 and face merger with Boston this fall, resolving stadium concerns. The authentic Columbus portrait is linked to the De Orchi family of Como, Italy.
At a hotel meeting secretaries of state and allied nations reach in principle agreement on 14 of 18 issues in a bid to mold postwar world order. Key debates remain over whether the UN assembly may discuss general issues or only peace questions and how veto power applies to charter amendments. The main sticking point centers on whether the veto should cover the election of judges or be removed for that process. The Yalta voting formula guides the current dispute as talks pause.
Sports column notes promoters seek El Pato a rough hybrid of basketball wrestling and tug of war on horseback to draw crowds. It recalls outlaw Gaucho knife fights and cites Ed McKeever quipping about Clem Crowe fishing. Mentions college eligibility rules and Navy commissions for Oklahoma track stars. References Marine softball in the Philippines and Stan Musial.
Fragmentary text notes that the five permanent UN Security Council members must be unanimous to act for peace though risk of quarrels exists among major powers. It mentions births in Germany rising eight percent in 1944 first half versus 1943 and references Burma’s annexation and a history note about the British Empire in 1868.
Yesterday's results in the American League show New York 8 over Cleveland 2 in the first game and Cleveland 4 over New York 1 in the second. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 3-1 in the first, with a 0-0 second game called after 13 innings due to curfew. Washington topped Chicago 3-1 in the first, while Chicago won 5-1 in the second. Boston edged Detroit 4-3 in the first, and Detroit took the second 4-3. Tomorrow's schedule includes Philadelphia at Boston, St. Louis at Chicago, Detroit at Cleveland, and New York at Washington. In the National League, Boston beat Chicago in the first game, Chicago won the second, St. Louis defeated New York 11-3 in the first and 8-2 in the second, Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 6-2 in the first, and Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 7-6 in 10 innings. Philadelphia won 11-9 in the second. Standings list teams and runs with 14,650 attendees noted. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh leads the day’s games with one scheduled.
The message explains redeployment as shifting vast U S military forces from European fronts to the Pacific, involving retraining and reequipping millions of servicemen. It emphasizes the large cost and effort required for moving personnel, ships, and supplies across long distances to engage in the Pacific theater.
The veteran owner, nearing his 86th birthday, will be the oldest in the Derby field at Churchill Downs. His green and white silks have appeared in more derbies than any other owner, though health limits his ability to witness Burning Dream's run. Bradley has sent horses to the post in 17 Derby years since 1930, with two previous victories and high historic standing amid strong rivals.
John K. Bartlett Commissioner of Accounts notes fiduciary matters before him for Hazel L. Holt executrix of Alfred A. Holt deceased Raymond H. Bartlett administrator of Clay G. Bartlett deceased and Sarah V. Corrothers committee of Alexander Corrothers non compos mentis if Given. filed June 4 1945.
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