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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1932

Page

5

Cardinals Defeat Reds in Double Win Start

Mt. Louis June 6 Jimmy Reese the Cardinal utility man started fast and helped beat Cincinnati 3 2 in both games. Reese had two singles first two at bats scored the first run handled 11 chances at second without error and took part in four double plays. In the second game Dizzy Dean pitched a three hit win while the Senators struggled after injuries.

Mt. Louis Jimmy Reese Cardinal Cardinals Cincinnati Reese Dizzy Dean Young New York Yankees Philadelphia Joe Cronin Heinze Manush Senators Athletics Brown Rube Walberg George Earnshaw Foxx Washington

Philippi dominates B and O in sunlit league clash

Philippi defeated the B and C nine 13 to 8 at Barbour county with Kyosick matching a homer double and triple. Wright pitched for the Railroaders while Framentine Jones Poling led Philippi in runs as Buckhannon forfeited the scheduled Tygart Valley league game.

Philippi Barbour Wright Railroaders Kyosick Errer Philipp Erner, Jackson R. Koch Rhe Philippi Grafton Framentine Jones Poling Wright and Behan Swisher Tygart Valley Here Buckhannon

Baseball results wrap for yesterday across leagues

National League games featured New York beating Boston 10 innings 6 to 5 and Philadelphia topping Brooklyn 7 to 6. St Louis defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2 in both games, while Chicago beat Pittsburgh in rain. American League saw New York 12 Boston 1 and Detroit 10 Cleveland 9 with St Louis at Chicago rained out. Minor leagues report Huntington over Johnstown 9 to 4, Charleston over Cumberland 7 to 6, Columbus 3 Indianapolis 2 in game one and 8 to 5 in game two, Toledo 7 Louisville 2, East 3 Philly 7 Milwaukee 5, Minneapolis 12 Kansas City 7 then 7 to 5.

New York Yankees Boston Red Sox West Babe Ruth Boston Ben Boston Braves Chapman Bill Dickey Chapman Aler Bill Terry Giants Chicago Cubs Frank Crosetti Jolley Braves Lazzeri Webb Bhires Worthington Terry Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Washington Detroit Cleveland

Big Six In Baseball Foxx Athletics P Waner Pirates

Six baseball stars are tied to recent headlines with teams including the Athletics Pirates Reds Yankees and players Foxx Waner Lombardi Dickey Hafey Lazers. The terse note highlights key figures and clubs in ongoing baseball chatter.

Helen Moody Wins Singles at French Championships

Auteuil, France June 6 Helen Wills Moody won the women's singles title at the French hard court championships for the fourth time since 1928 defeating Mme Rene Mathieu of France 7 5 6 1 in the final. Moody regained the title she held 1928 to 1930 while Cochet and De Stafani reached the men’s singles final.

Auteuil France Helen Wills Moody California Mme. Rene Mathieu Cecelle Aussem Germany

Jessup Seen Favorite In Olympic Discus Race

Associated Press report from New York June 6 notes Jessup as America’s likely third straight Olympic discus winner, with Stanford star Bob Jones emerging as top hope after Eric Krenz’s death. Contenders include Remess and Finnish talent, while Bud Houser’s comeback remains doubtful and European threats hover near 160 feet.

Jessup Clarence Bud) Houser Washington Ord Pittsburgh Jim Duncan Kreny Hoffmeister Jones Stanford Dink Templeton Moeller Oregon

Olympic discus throw champions through the years

A compact history list chronicles Olympic discus champions from 1896 to 1929, noting athletes, nationalities, and distances. Key figures include Sheridan and Houser of the United States with records and proposed marks, along with early marks like 163 feet 8 34 inches attributed to Eric Krenz.

Discus title unbroken despite new records at Olympiad

The article recalls Olympic discus history with Finland, Hungary, and United States medals. It notes Martin Sheridan’s upset in 1906 lifting the Olympic mark to 198 feet 10½ inches and praises Paul Jessup of the University of Washington for surpassing Sheridan by over 35 feet.

Paul Jessup University of Washington Clarence Bud) Houser United States Finland Hungary Georgantas Martin Sheridan Sheridan

Moody Falls Short in European Tennis Title Defense

8 0 6 4 and De Stafina eliminated Czech oRderich Menzel 6 3 2 6 7 5 6 4 to reach today’s finals. Despite beating top Europeans en route to the title Mrs Moody was judged below her 1930 form, with accuracy cited as temporarily reduced but restorable through further competition.

de Stafina oRderich Menzel Mrs. Moody

Hunger strike ends after attack at Elm Grove mine riot

Emmanuel Bennett, 35, jailed for assault with intent to kill after beating a woman principal. During his two day hunger strike he muttered at jailers. In Wheeling shots fired near a filling station. 100 strikers attacked mine workers. Four arrestees were mine employees, six were pickets, all held on $500 bail. Nearby riot at the Elm Grove Mining Co mine drew police and detectives to respond.

Emmanuel Bennett John Gantzer Wheeling Menre Triadelphia Elm Grove Baltimore Portland

Era of Stupidity Blamed for Conditions at Graduation

Berea College president Dr James William Hutchins delivered a sobering address at State College warning that the era of fear and lacked leadership harms young graduates. He said elders created this era and that millions face idleness while neglecting real work and daylight. His remarks affected more than 300 graduates and many relatives.

Fairmont James William Hutchins Berea College State College Robert Maynard Hutchins University of Chicago

Frame Finishes Third In Detroit Auto Race

Bob Carey, Pacific Coast racer, won a 14-car dirt track race at Detroit state fairgrounds over 84 laps on a rain shortened 100 mile race. Carey earned 120 points toward the 1932 national championship with an average speed of 7.575 mph, followed by Howdy Wilcox in second, Freddie Frame third, Stubby Stubblefield fourth, and Sam Ross fifth.

Detroit Bob Carey State Fairgrounds Carey Howdy Wilcox Freddie Frame Indianapolis Stubby” Stubblefield Sam Ross

Thousand Golfers to Enter Open Berths in 1931 Qualifiers

Nearly a thousand golfers will play 36 holes of medal play on 20 scattered courses today to win one of 116 vacant National Open spots at French Meadows. The field at Fresh Meadow will be limited to 150 players with 34 exempt from qualifying, including Jose Jurado, Taketohmi Miyamoto, Tommy Armour, and the 31 lowest scorers from the 1931 Open.

New York French Meadow Country Club Fresh Meadow Jose Jurado Argentina Taketohmi Miyamoto Japan Tommy Armour Sandwich

Knacks from 180-Pound Plates Help Klein Bat Power

Chicago report detailing how Chuck Klein trained with 180-pound steel plates to build wrists and forearms. The piece notes his early work in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, his rise with the Phillies, and how his strength supports his swing and fielding, highlighting his 26-year-old status and minor league path.

Chicago Chuck Klein Phillies Klein Indianapolis Klen Evansville Ind Fort Kayne Philles Southport

Senate debated home loan bank expansion and convention control

Senate continued discussion on increasing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation securities to three billion dollars for home loan banks and economic aid. President Hoover proposed the home loan bank bill as the session opened. The Senate Banking Committee began hearings while the House had passed a similar measure. Delegates increasingly claim influence over convention leadership amid mounting state representation. Roosevelt camp tensions linger as Farley notes a Chicago meeting to set convention procedures.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation Watson Hoover Congress Senate Banking Committee House

Relief plan outlined by federal officials and Alaska fishery leaders

Timeline from Page One shows a relief plan discussed by Governor Meyers of the Federal Reserve Board Jesse H. Jones and Wilson Moy with Carthy Harvey C. Couch Paul Bestor of the Farm Loan Bureau and Undersecretary Ballantine of the treasury. The plan involves Alaska's fishery industry employing nearly 23 000 persons.

Governon Meyers Federal Reserve Board Jesse H. Jones Wilson Moy Carthy Harvey C. Couch Paul Bestor Farm Loan Bureau Ballantine The Treasury Corporation Alaska Emp Jperes

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