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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

6

St Louis Browns Triumph In 14 Inning Win Over Red Sox

Major league action highlights a 14 inning Browns victory over Boston as Rob Harris delivers the deciding run after relief by Harris in scoreless extra innings. Walter Masterson dazzles as Washington Senators suffer in a tough stretch. Yankees beat Chicago White Sox 7 3 as Monte Pearson falters late. Reds topple Giants 7 2 to boost NL standing.

THE Grafton W. VA St. Louis Browns Red Sox

Baseball scores and today’s National League games

Yesterday's results show Cincinnati defeating Philadelphia 7 to 2 and New York beating Chicago 2 to 7. Today's schedule lists Brooklyn at St Louis with Hamlin vs McGee and Philadelphia at Chicago with Pear ves Lee.

Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Brooklyn St. Louis Hamlin McGee Pittsburgh Posedel Klinger Ladelphia Pearves Lee

Baseball Scores From Yesterday and Tonight’s Lineup

American League results show York 7 Chicago 5 and Washington 6 Cleveland 1, Bt Louis 4 Boston 3 in 14 innings, Detroit 9 Philadelphia 1 night. Today’s probable pitchers list Risney Chandler 3 4 Washington Rud Se Fes 3 6 or Al 3 for New York. Louis at Boston Bilchiti 229 facing Grove 2 1. Detroit at Philadelphia Sears 1 1 against Dean 4 3.

York Chicago Washington Cleveland Louis Boston Detroit Philadelphia Gakes Cage New York Risney Chandler Rud Se Fes Elouis Bilchiti Grove Sears Dean

Shatters S C 4 A Record in Big Baseball and Boxing Bout

Gene Thompson allowed ten hits and three runs to seal his seventh win in a 4 A record shattering game. In another Senior circuit matchup the Chicago Cubs beat the Phillies 3-2 as Dom Dallessandro drove in all Chicago runs with a bases loaded double. Paychek, a Golden Gloves international heavyweight champion, battered Allen to a probable knockout despite Allen’s edge in rounds and weight.

Gene Thompson Chicago Cubs Phillies Dom Dallessandro Chicago Hug Mulcahy Larry French

Paychek Ends Boxing Career After Loss to Allen

Chicago June 63 Paychek quits boxing after a tenth round knockout by Altus Allen a 219 year old Chicago heavyweight a year out of Golden Gloves Amateurs. Paychek 25 says he lost desire since Joe Louis knocked him out in four punches nine weeks earlier his coordination impaired as the crowd of 4000 watched the bout at the Coliseum.

Allen Paychek Chicago Johnny Paychek Knokout Altus Allen Joe Louis al Jen

Yesterday's Stars and Tigers lean on seven hits in win

Schoolboy Rowe and the Tigers limited Athletics to seven hits as Rowe drove in three runs in a win that started a four game streak. Don Callessandro doubled in Chicago's only runs with bases loaded for a 3-2 Chicago victory over Philadelphia. Walter Masterson allowed four hits in a 6-1 win for the Senators over the Indians. Bob Harris pitched seven scoreless innings in relief and singled home the winning run against Boston.

Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Don Callessandro Cubs Chicago Phillies Walter Masterson Senators Indians Bob Harris Browns Red Sox

Davey OBrien Marries Fort Worth Sweetheart

Davey OBrien, Texas Christian University 1938 All America quarterback, wed his schoolday sweetheart Miss Frances Buster in a wedding reported from Fort Worth Texas. The ceremony occurred last night, marking a notable sport figure's marriage in a local news item.

Fort Worth Tex Davey O'Brien Texas Christian University Frances Buster

Fares Planned For Fairmont Boxing Card At Jackson Armory

Fairmont promoters stage a four hour boxing show at Jackson Street Armory featuring Carl Turner defending the state welterweight title against Bobby Williams in the headliner. Joe Testa meets Johnny Folio in a 10 rounder while George Davis faces Cyclone Kid and Mike Tamuty meets Archie Hickerson in prelims.

Fairmont Clarksburg Jackson Street Hosea Wyer Wilnoss Dick Woodward Carl Turner Bobby Williams Williams Casey Rhodes Pittsburgh Rhodes Tony DeComa DeComa Harrison County John Henry King Turner Joe Testa Johnny Folio Walter Johnson Carl Sivers Young Duky Eddie Bronson Buddy Miller Chubby Meeks Buster Garrell Bob Momin al Manriques Kid Williams Bobby Holland Sammy Bacle Frankie Tygh Testar Ralph Grazy Keystone Windmill Folio Madison Street Pride and Joy George Davis

Ruth Is Well Paid For Joe

Ruth is well paid for a ten day Chicago appearance as he tours with Babe Ruth Edd Briez notes the baseball star teaching at Ray Deans academy and the Yanks’ advantageous position in the race. Tucson Cowboys rack up 61 runs in three wins then lose 13 1. Howard Roberts notes Dodgers labeled Brooklyn Post.

Eddie Brietz New York Taisto Maki Finland Lord Byron Nelson Cleveland Ted Craig Wood Babe Ruth Ray Dean Baseball Academy Chicago Yanks Tucson Cowboys Howard Roberts Chicago Daily News Dodgers Brooklyn Posty

Yanks, Giants Target Pennant Heat in dense AL and NL chatter

Gossip from the baseball scene centers on Connie Mack and the Yankees as they pursue a third place. G A R era veterans like Durocher Walker Vosmik Wasdell Hamlin Tamulis Wyatt Kay Gallagher appear in club notes. Terry projects the Giants as red hot pennant threats with lingering confidence in their lineup.

A. L Manager Durocher Dixie Walker Joe Vosmik Jim Wasdell Luke Hamlin Vito Tamulis Whitlow Wyatt Ernie Kay Joe Gallagnola Yanks Connie Mack Terry Giants

Conn Beats Lesnevich To Retain Title In Detroit

In a 15 round defense in Detroit Billy Conn retained the light heavyweight crown by unanimous decision over Gus Lesnevich. Conn announced he will remain a heavyweight and urged Lesnevich to move up if he wants another title shot. A crowd of 6,075 paid $17,048.10 with Conn at 35 percent and Lesnevich at 15.

Dale Detroit Gus Lesnevich Cliffside Park N. J Billy Conn Lesnevich Billy Conn Tite New York Sam Hennessy Michael Dad Butler Harry Hall Joe Louis

Open Tourney Gets Started

Cleveland June 6 The national open championship opens at Canterbury Golf Club with Byron Nelson the defending champion among 169 top pros and amateurs. Co favorites Sam Snead and Ben Hogan loom, while Ralph Guldahl Jimmy Demaret Craig Wood Lawson Little and others may challenge. Windy Lake Erie conditions forecast heavy pressure and a long, free for all 72 hole battle.

Earl Hilligan Cleveland Canterbury Golf Club Byron Nelson Toledo Canterbury Lake Erie Snead Sam" Snead Ben Hogan Nelson Philadelphia Ben Ralph Guldahl Jimmy Demaret Houston Texas Craig Wood Lawson Little United States

Youngster Drowns in Kanawha River Near Charleston

In Charleston on June 6 an eight year old boy named Howard Teter stepped into deep water while wading alone in the Kanawha river and drowned. Coroner F. Sayre reported the accident.

Charleston Kanawha River Howard Teter J F. Sayre

Logan Indians Sweep Ashland In Mountain Sie Teague Doubleheader

The Logan Indians defeated Ashland in both ends of a Mountain Sie Teague doubleheader, winning 9-6 in game one and securing the nightcap as part of a decisive double bill.

Associated Press Logan Indians Ashland Little Mercy Kentucky

Night Baseball Action Across Teams In Local League

Logan drives in runs with four in the first and second innings as Indians rally. Pitcher Pennington triples after three walks. Huntington Aces surge in twin bill, while Bluefield edges Williamson 3-2 in a pitcher’s duel. Teams head to Bluefield Huntington Welch and Logan with upcoming games tonight.

Ers Logan Pennington Indians Huntington Aces Welch Stephens Small Larson Aces Eakin Bluefield Bluegrays Williamson Outfit Williamson Huntington Ashland

Young McKinney pitcher Howard Water eyed by White Sox

McKinney Texas June 6 McKinney High School star Howard Water shows a phenomenal high school record over three seasons with 18 wins 4 losses 271 strikeouts and two no hitters He is 17 years old and undecided about signing with the Chicago White Sox preferring college first Despite heavy scouting attention Mrs Roy Largent says only an informal understanding exists and Water may be ready for the majors in a year or two if his arm holds up He is nicknamed Nubby and has a tall lean build and a 170% innings pitched in high school.

McKinney High School Water White Sox Pile Nee Hien

Classified Item: Missing Finger Detail

A classified blurb notes the little finger of his right hand is missing. The terse entry provides no further context or identifying information.

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