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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
5
Giants receive Alex Kampouris from the Reds in exchange for Wally Berger as New York seeks a pivotal clash with Chicago. Kampouris brings defense at keystone and a .250 bat while the Reds get an experienced spare outfielder. The swap comes after Cincinnati’s farewell to the club as the race with Chicago tightens.
Boxing results report multiple nine fights with outpoints and knockouts. Notable bouts include Williams of Baltimore defeating Portnoy in Baltimore, Stevens stopping Huerta in Cincinnati, Abrams over Yarosz in Washington, Celebron besting Petroskey in Chicago, and Burman stopping Wagner in Weare New Jersey in the sixth round.
Detroit June 7 John Roxborough co manager of heavyweight champion Joe Louis said former champion Gene Tunney recently worked out with Louis and another session was planned He noted Tunney was teaching Louis how to avoid a powerful right hand in the upcoming title bout.
Chicago and New York meet in a four game set as Cliff Melton faces Bill Lee. Cubs lead pennant race by a half game behind Lee while Giants aim to rebound after a 11 to 2 win over Cincinnati. Hartnett sits with a wrist bruise as trade talks bring Kampouris to the Giants.
Tulsa June 7 Youth and enthusiasm clash with veterans in the women’s Trans Miss golf tournament at Oakhurst Country Club. Betty Jameson led first round with 78, while 14-year-old Alice Daniels of Fort Worth thrilled crowds by reaching par with a 230 yard drive and steady putting. Patty Berg, 20, qualified with 81 to share runner up medalist honors with Pat Newbold.
In a sizzling 10 round bout Eddie Risko 166 pound former middleweight champ from Syracuse battled Al Quaill 165 of Pittsburgh to a draw. One judge favored Risko, one Quaill, referee Al Grauber scored it a draw. Freddie Latin 159 beat Carl Turner 163 to claim his title bout victory.
Max Schmeling plans a personal appeal to the New York State Athletic Commission to restore Joe Jacobs to his second’s corner for the June 22 Yankee Stadium bout with Joe Louis. Schmeling aims to have Jacobs at ringside, possibly meeting Chairman Brig. General John J. Phelan and perhaps Governor Herbert Lehman if needed. Jacobs held a 50-50 claim in the Sharkey title win and has fallen out of favor after the commission objected to Tony Galento’s status. Gene Tunney is due to visit for a personal assessment as Schmeling trains, with Schmeling restricting to six rounds daily and taking a brief layoff later in the week.
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced plans to introduce night baseball at Ebbetts Field this season with six night games scheduled. All National League clubs except the New York Giants have agreed to play under the Ebbetts Field lights.
Ducky Medwick homered with one on and two singles in a 11-2 Cardinals rout of the Bees. Zeke Bonura doubled in the 11th to deliver a Senators win over the Indians, plus a triple and a single. Johnny McCarthy and Hal Schumacher helped the Giants beat the Reds 11-2 with McCarthy's four singles. Frank Crossetti's eighth inning single carried the Yankees past the Browns 6-5. Kiki Cuyler had a triple and two singles in a 9-4 Dodgers win over the Pirates. Bobby Doerr and Roger Cramer propelled the Red Sox to an 8-7 victory over the Tigers with Doerr's RBI single and Cramer delivering two doubles and two singles. Frank Demaree and Ken O'Dea led the Cubs as Demaree had three singles and O'Dea two doubles in a 10-8 win over the Phillies.
Hollywood star Husky John Montague calls Cherry Hills a superb course and expects par golf to win the 1938 Open title as Sam Snead shatters par with a 68 while Montague stays in the gallery awaiting Thursday’s start. Another notable sight is Frank Souchak watching long range drives.
Potters defeated the City Firemen 9 to 2 on Athletic Field Monday in seven innings. Potters piled ten singles while Firemen managed only two. Walters and Shomate starred on the mound for Potters, with two-hit days from Jones, Hamilton, Shomate and Shingleton. Pugh and Behan hit the only extra-base hits.
Yesterday New York defeated Cincinnati 11 to 2 and Chicago beat Philadelphia 10 to 8. St Louis won 11 to 2 over Boston while Brooklyn 9 beat Pittsburgh 4. Today New York visits Chicago with Melton facing Bill Lee. Boston at Pittsburgh features Petter, Turner vs. Klinger. Philadelphia hosts Cincinnati with La master opposed by Schott or Derringer. Brooklyn at St Louis pairs Mungo against McGee.
Major league results show New York defeating St Louis 6 to 5 and Boston beating Detroit 8 to 7. Washington outlasted Cleveland 5 to 4 in eleven innings. Only games listed.
Judge John H. McCann ruled a blow struck during a basketball game excusable. He acquitted Mike Balitsaris, UT Knoxville student and former local player, of assault and battery for striking Howard W. Watson in February. The judge suggested a benefit game to cover Watson’s medical expenses, noting it was just a game.
New York June 7. Suc cess story: Henry Armstrong, once broke and homeless in Los Angeles, rose to boxing fame as featherweight and welterweight champion. He built a home, secured a $100,000 annuity, and could retire after beating Lou Ambers. Predictions and other sports notes follow.
Outfielder Larry Insley slugged a single a double a triple and a home run in five trips to the plate as the Welch Miners crushed opponents. He also drew a walk off Young Don McClure in a five at bat showcase.
Mountain State league batsmen forced pitchers into tough battles as Logan’s McClure and Williamson’s Brinegar suffered losses. Welch Miners snapped McClure’s four game streak by a 5 to 3 score as Larry Insley collected a single, double, triple and homer while drawing a walk. Beckley catcher Joel Ereno was mentioned in the report.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated January 16 1930 recorded in Taylor County WV the trustee will offer for sale at public auction on June 28 1938 at 1 PM at the courthouse front door. The property is in McGraw and Yates Addition West Graf ton including lots 10 11 12 block 17 with a ten foot alley and a right of way. Publication dates May 31 June 7 14 21.
Brinegar of Williximgon delivered the decisive late run as his team notched an 11 to 10 win over the Bee, tapping a triple to score two in the ninth and then driving in the run that sealed the Colts defeat. Carlos Ratliff returned to form with two singles and a double, aiding Bluefield’s comeback before the loss. The Bees face Huntington again as Welch plans next game at Beckley and Wiluitaion.
Abe Colemin of California defeated Ed White of Texas by fall at 25:18 in New York. In Portland Me, Chucky Montana of Quincy Musé defeated Mike Kilonis of Chicago two falls to one in their best of three.
Charles Craige, a longtime Charleston police officer and veteran of the Spanish American War, dies at 61. He served as the first president of the Charleston chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police.
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