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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1935

Page

5

Rookie Whitehead Loses First 1935 Start in Team Slump

The White Sox rookie John Whitehead allowed seven hits and two walks in a 2–0 loss to the Browns as Johnny Knott delivered a two hit game. Yankees lefty Vito Tamulis faltered, while Bob Johnson’s 18th homer fueled the Athletics to a 9–7 win. Cubs beat Giants, Phillies edge Giants, Dodgers split a doubleheader with the Braves.

Associated Press John Whitehead White Sox Browns Tamulis Whitehead Jack Knott Vito Tamulis Yankees Wild Bob Johnson Johnny Murphy Athletics Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Cubs Giants Washington Red Sox Cincinnati Phillies Cardinals Pirates Fred Fitzsimmons Dolph Camilli Phils Brooklyn Boston Dodgers Braves

Standings and results from the National League today

National League results include Chicago 5 Cincinnati 2 and Philadelphia 4 New York 3 while New York 7 Philadelphia 4 and Brooklyn 3 2 Boston 0 10. Pittsburgh St Louis rain left games for today St Louis at Pittsburgh New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Chicago. American League shows Philadelphia 9 New York 0 Washington 5 Boston 4 Detroit 5 4 Cleveland 4 4 with a tie and darkness. Philadelphia at New York Boston at Washington Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at St Louis.

Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh-St. Louis St. Louis Pittsburgh Washington Detroit Cleveland

Foxx Returns to First Bag for Athletics

New York reports Jimmy Foxx is back at first base for the Athletics after five weeks of batting behind the catcher. Connie Mack, the Athletics manager, signals he may retain the switch, while Babe Ruth’s return to Boston and other trials from the prior winter are noted amid a flurry of questions about the season.

New York Jimmy Foxx Athletics Connie Mack Philadelphia Foxx Babe Ruth Boston Cincinnati

Scott's Scrapbook teaser page with trivia notes

A clipped scrapbook page by R J Scot Me covers scattered trivia questions on past patents and science. It lists answers about the Selden patent, Robert Koch, and a sixteenth foot measurement, framed as a playful daily quiz with horoscope aside.

1934 Baseball Campaign Struggles and Foxx at First

The piece notes Ruth’s departure from baseball and Foxx back at first base as the Athletics juggle players. It discusses Connie Mack removing gear from Foxx to shake the team from a slump, Jimmy transferring, and Lew Finney outperforming Foxx at first. The A’s hit a brief winning streak until facing the Yankees where Foxx and Whitney struggle at the plate.

Ruth Foxx Connie Mack Jimmy Mack Lew Finney Yankee Stadium Frank Whitney

Fritzieback in golf wars

Charleston reports Fritzie Slifel, seven time state women's amateur champion, returning to defend her White Sulphur Springs crown after a world cruise. She practices in Wheeling and joins rivals Mrs Hoblitzell, Mrs Everett, Mrs Moorehead, and her mother Mrs Stifel for the July event. General Johnson predicts an NRA termination will trigger wage cuts and unrest nationwide.

Charleston West Virginia Fritzie Slifel White Sulphur Springs W. Stifel Wheeling Hoblitzell Parkersburg H. D. Everett IM. M. Moorehead Charles‘ton Stifel

Dean on Spot as Cardinals Grapple With Dizzy

Allan Gould reports Dizzy Dean faces penalties and possible suspension after bench quarrel with Joe Medwick and criticism of management. Frank Frisch holds no immediate discipline but Dean remains on probation while Cardinals deny any trade plan. Dean seeks a sale to another club but hints persist.

Allan Gould Associated Press Pittsburgh Dizzy Dean Cardinals J. Herman Dean Frankie Frisch Cardinal Pittsburgh Pirates Frisch Dean Dizzy Popoff Joe Medwick Cardinal Pilot New York Giants

Cincinnati Grabs Wins in Card at Cincinnati

Cincinnati defeated Paul Dazzo of Chicago in a 10 round bout while Danny Milik stopped Johnny Netterman in Louisville. Milik improved to 147 pounds and Netterman fell to 146 1-2 as action wrapped in a crowded Cincinnati arena last night.

Cincinnati al Hamilton Paul Dazzo Chicago Danny Miliko Johnny Netterman Louisville

Albany Senator Seeks to Add Convicted Player Despite Ruling

Pitts a 24 year old Bing Sing prisoner and former alma mater athlete plans to join the Albany Senators of the International League. Judge Bramham barred his play as detrimental to gate receipts, prompting an appeal by Albany officials led by Johnny Evers. Warden Lawes of Sing Sing champions Pitts's potential future in baseball.

Albaniy Imawin C Alabima Pitts Bing Sing Albany Senators International League Johnny” Evers Albany Sid Lawes Lad W.G. Brahim National Assocition Senators Bramham Albany Club Lewis E. Lawes Sing Sing Gudgé Brambain

Body identified of man missing since December in river

A body recovered from the Olio River was identified by Bradley's father yesterday. James W. Brindley, 32, of Wheeling, had been missing since December. The Olio River recovery confirms the line of inquiry for the Beasts incident.

Olio Wheeling James W. Brindley Ono Bradley

Miners Take Long Battle In 13 7 Victory

The Beckley Miners outlasted the Huntington Red Birds 13 7 after a late rally. Johns town tops Dayton 4 2 as Atwood homer highlighted the win for the visitors. Portsmouth beat Charleston 3 1 extending its streak to six while York’s Greys topped Yankees 7 3. Tonight’s slate includes Zanesville at Akron and Beckley at Huntington.

Associated Press Beckley Miners Huntington Johnstown Dayton Atwood Jowns Anesville Akron Greys Yankees Jess Davis Yanks Portsmouth Pirates Charleston Senators Pirates Zanesville Beckley Charleston Portsmouth

Auto race bills speed at Clarksburg half mile

Washington D C based Wheeler Braden brings two fast cars to Clarksburg on June 16 with driver Johnny Concannon and veteran Don Moore taking the wheel. Concannon known for dirt track fame and tough throttle, Moore age 49 and a long racing career dating to Louis Disbrow era, marking Braden’s cross country pursuit of speed and glory.

Clarksburg Washington, D. C Wheeler Braden Concannon Braden Hns Johnny Concannon Philadelphia Pilot Don Re Richmond Johnny Onc Anhon Redding Langhorne Pennsylvania Moore Bae Louis Disbrow Ralph DePalma Sig Haugdahl Ince Saetie Ith Cara Tites Ids

Wrestling Results From Holyoke Match

Charley Strack of Newton defeated Bibber McCoy of Cambridge two falls to one in a best of three matches at Holyoke.

Holyoke Mass Charley Strack Newton

Baer Training Camp Scene Of Many Follies

Asbury Park New Jersey June 6 This training camp of Max Baer features a seaside backdrop and a carnival atmosphere. Baer quips sparring partners hit him freely as trainers scold from ringside while photographers urge ads on every post. The scene doubles as hype for Braddock’s title defense with Buddy Baer watching. Baer appears fit aside from a slight midsection.

BAER Asbury Park N. J Max Baer Brown Ancil Hoffman Buddy Baer Max Jimmy Braddock Braddock Art Lasky Jimmy

Two Salem Players Signed by Rosemont Cubs

Two Salem College baseball regulars, Mike Cerato and James Venarri, were signed by the Rosemont Cubs of the West Virginia State League. Cerato and Venarri, both regulars on the Salem nine, were announced as new members of the Rosemont roster.

Salem College Mike Cerato James Venarri Rosemont Cubs Cerato

Salem men star in Rosemont Rep roster update

In the Rosemont Rep roster Salem players are featured with ing batters in the state league last season at first base, Venarri as catcher, Frank Grubbs at utility infield, and Angelo Hank Mazza from Clarksburg as pitcher.

Ing Venarri Frank Grubbs Angelo “Hank” Mazza Clarksburg Salem Rosemont Repperis

Huntington Youth Wins State Boys Net Title

Huntington player D Parsons won the West Virginia state boys tennis singles title at the State Junior Tennis tournament defeating Morgantown’s A Knotts 6 2 in the first set and 6 3 in the second. Parkersburg’s Turner Stephens led Lawrence Smith before rain paused junior play.

Parkersburg D. Parsons Huntington West Virginia A. Knotts Morgantown Turner Stephens Lawrence Smith Smith Sam Dils S Barkersburg

Dutra Faces Stiff Battle At National Open

Pittsburgh June 6. Olin Dutra of Los Angeles enters defense of the national open over Oakmont with 159 challengers. The course promises a steeplechase with 200 traps and 18 tough greens as 30 players aim for the lowest four-round total by Saturday. Dutra's Merion victory is challenged by seven former champions, top amateurs, a South African pro, and six Japanese mashie players.

Pittsburgh Olin Dutra Los Angeles Oakmont Dutra Merion Philadelphia Japan Sid Brews Johannesburg S. A

Daily Crossword Puzzle Preview From Old Paper

A fragmented crossword grid appears with clues for across and down entries, including references to Egyptian and Greek terms, chemical and unit clues, animal and object hints, and various matching word lengths. The scan shows partial clue fragments like 29, 23, 24, 16, 30, and 38 with multiple interwoven across and down prompts, typical of a mid century newspaper puzzle page.

Cold &T Haltem Narscale U.S Beadie—Begal Science Ly Exchange of Foot Dot eRieler Organ of Quantity Hebring

Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping Case Sees Sleuths Close In

Federal agents press the Weyerhaeuser abduction case as a Seattle man says agents lingered in a hotel room for an hour. A May 2000s style note mentions a $200,000 ransom after a late Saturday release near Issaquah. Investigators name six questioned suspects and warn they may be Northwest criminals from Tacoma and Seattle. The public remains told little about the kidnapper’s identity or hiding place.

Weyerhaeuser Seattle Federal Issaquah Tacoma Litle George Jou John Keegan Portland Jack Baily Milo Eggers Harold McAttee St. Louis Herbert Lester Johnstone Eggers Harold Osborne Aberdeen Wash Queets

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