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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

5

Rosemont Cubs Take Another Pair In State Loop Play

Rosemont Dominates Clarksburg Generals 11 to 1 as Lefty Hutchinson keeps Generals scoreless early and Hank Mazza belts two homers plus a timely single. Rosemont showcases sharp defense led by Bill Bracey and multiple hits fueling a 15 hit attack despite modest crowds in Rosemont and Philippi.

Rosemont Cubs West Virginia Generals Cubs Rosemont Clarksburg Generals Clarksburg Tom Barry Jeff Hutchinson Repperts Daugherty Paletti Garback Gens Bill Bracey Philippine Opponts Spora Earl Johnson Cy" Slaughter Hig Philipp! Park Hank Mazza Highlass Mazza Philippi Johnny Tramontina Carr China Hoa Barrett Bryan Clovis Barna Barnett Young Stuguies Bracey Jones Totgls Oun EB. Orme Sprout H. Orme Adams Bialewski Brinkley Coleman Martino Blafoe Exford E. Orme Barrett Hughes Galera Biafoe Jeranko Moron Gamte

Shawnee Open golf action under way at Shawnee on June 8

The Shawnee Open at Shawnee on Delaware began its second 18 holes of the 72 hole event led by Roland MacKenzie of Washington DC who shot 70 after a 36 on the front nine. Tony Manero struggles after a strong open and other club players contest the field as the $3,000 prize awaits the winner.

Shawnee-On-Delaware Roland MacKenzie Washington D. C MacKenzie Yessterday Tomorow Baltusrol Tony Manero Manero W. L New York Boston Detroit Cleveland Rosemont Weston Bess- Barrett Rf Ou Chicago Dents Plang Hutchinson Philadelphia Stonewall” Bryan Ste Louis Confeder Clovis Daugherty Barna Barnett Foun Hughes Monces Ashley Mazza Carl Philippi AB Rho A China Company Walters Butler Athoieman Slaughter

Rosemont Sweeps Doubleheader Over Philippi In Slugfest

Rosemont defeated Philippi 14 to 2 in a high scoring game after taking a 4 run lead early and stretching it with a late surge. Key contributors include Mazza Barrett and Barnett for Rosemont while Johnson and Mazza combined for strong pitching support.

National League results and upcoming games note

Yesterday's scores show Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 2 and Chicago 4 Brooklyn 3 with Boston 8 Cincinnati 3 and St Louis 6 New York 3. Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Chicago set. New York at Cincinnati and St Louis at Boston to be played July 19. In the American League Washington 8 Philadelphia 5 and Boston 5 New York 4 Cleveland 4 in 6 innings.

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

Canton Wins STH Game In Nine Starts

Canton Terriers swept a doubleheader from Portsmouth to rise to third in the Mid-Atlantic pennant race with seven wins in eight games. Scores 8-1 and 8-7 boosted Canton from sixth, while Akron and Zanesville led tied for first.

Canton Associated Press Terriers Portsmouth Akron Zanesville Greys Dayton Harvey Condon Elmo Parick Stable Huntington Red Birds Ducks Hahan Zuper Johnstown Charleston

Mrs. Hoblitzell Nets First Hole In One At Parkersburg

Parkersburg on June 8 reports Mrs. Jack Hoblitzell, the state women’s golf champion, scored her first hole in one. She sank a 178 yard iron shot on the sixth hole at Parkersburg Country Club. Pro Jules Blanton then set a new course record of 64 for the par 73 layout, beating last year’s mark by Jack Hoblitzell, the champion’s husband.

Parkersburg Jules Blanton Jack Hoblitzell

Tony Manero Wins Unusual US Open Golf Title

New York June 8 Tony Manero wins the United States Golf Association open championship in a dramatic finish. The North Carolina sharpshooter cards a final 67 for a 282 total to edge Harry Cooper by two strokes, becoming the first mustached champion and matching par or breaking it across the 72-hole event.

New York Tony Manero United States Golf Association North Carolina Tony Baltusrol Club Harry Cooper Manero

Leach elected chairman of Wood County GOP

Former Sheriff Jasper E. Leach won the post as chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee, succeeding John A. Davis Sr. The move comes amid plans for summer games in local towns with L. C. Phillips backing and manager Bob Wright vowing a strong team visit on July 4.

Parkerburg Jasper E. Leach Wood County Republican Executive Committee John A. Davis Reatson L. C. Philips Bob Wright

Royal Teen Heir Helps After Vienna Stand Collapse

Chaos in downtown Vienna after two sections of temporary stands collapsed injuring spectators. Prince Michael, 14, heir to the throne, rushed to aid the injured with his father, while troops restored order and scouts on the royal reviewing stand observed. Censorship fears followed telegraph outages between Austria and Romania.

Secion Michael Vienna Aus Tria Romania

Damages Awarded in Beckley Bus Franchise Suit

A jury awarded $1,000 to T. J. Harper in a $20,000 suit against Consolidated Bus Lines. Harper claimed the company refused to sell back to him the Beckley-Harp e Surveyor bus franchise when he attempted to exercise a right.

Beckley T. J. Harper Consolidated Bus Lines Harper Beckley-Harpe Surveyor Bus

Fifty Jobs Planned For Oak Hill Gas Line Project

E W Duval Wak company manager said fifty men will be employed to construct an eighteen mile gas line from Slab Fork to Oak Hill for Godfrey Cabot Tac.

Oak Hil E.W. Duval Wak Company Slab ‘Fork Dil Oak Hill Godfrey 1. Cabot Tac

National League Race Hots Up As Vaughan Leads Pirates

Joe Vaughn of the Pirates drives a late surge to pull the team within sight of third place with a three hit day and 19th straight game of scoring. Dizzy Dean wins again for the Cardinals as New York takes a 6-3 victory over the Giants. The Yankees stretch their lead to two games, Detroit beats Washington, and Boston Bees topple Reds as the pennant chase tightens.

Associated Press Arky Vaughan Pittsburgh Pirates Vaughan Vaughn Bucs Phillies Pirates Chicago Cubs Dodgers Curt Davis Dean Cardinals New York Giants Dizzy Dean New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Tigers Detroit Tigers Indians Senators Bae ‘Lawson Boston Bees Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Browns Athletics Connie Mack

Cooper Tough Luck Golfer

By Eddie Brietz Associated Press Sports Writer in New York June 8 194? Cooper earns cheers as a runner-up in golf with a 67 score tying a major record while Harry Cooper faces strong competition and DiMaggio struggles to find hitting form in a weekend roundup of sports notes.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Tony Manero Greensporo N. C Houston Lawing Mussolini Crosetti Lazzeri di Maggio Manero Garl‘baldi Isa Roman Primo T-Duce Baer Columbus Cooper Harry Cooper Harry Chicago Joe di Maggio Rst

Widener backs Brevity owner eyes Belmont run

Joseph E. Widener, owner of Brevity, paid for a shore to ship broadcast of the Belmont. He plans to sail Friday night on the Europa and has arranged a broadcast from shore to ship. Also noted are training updates for Louis or Schmeling and a mammoth array of out of town sports writers arriving for the Schmeling Louis affair.

Joseph E. Widener Brevity Jimmy Jimmy Braddock Louis Schmeling Joe Gould Canada

Junior Ball Meet Opens With 13 Teams in Harrison County

More than 200 boys in 13 teams begin the Harrison county American Legion junior baseball elimination series in Charleston. WPA official Anthony Oliverio says a round robin tournament will be held. Also notes include Mrs Jack Hoblitzell’s hole in one at Parkersburg CC and Bunnycroft CC joining Mountaineer Golf League.

Charleston Harrison County American ‘Legion Anthony Oliverio WPA Jack Hoblitzell Parkersburg Bunnycroft Country Club Clarksburg Mountaineer Fairmont Morgantown Bikini Kingwood Huntington Sam Cohen Beckley Paul Pollard Lynchburg Virginia Mike Charleston Tennis Club Mike Green West Virginia Wesleyan Logan Logan County Baseball League

West Virginia Delegates Favor Kansan For President

Delegates and officials including Mrs Cara Ebert of Parkersburg discuss convention rules and seating as pres nominee choices are debated. Hallonan claims M M Landon is the Republican voters’ choice in West Virginia and predicts about 12 of 16 delegates may back him on first roll call with 15 possible later. Carl G Bachmann notes five delegates favor Bot as the popular choice. Landon not in state primary but favored by a bloc.

Joe Bachmann West Virginia Bil Bonthron New York Hallanan Lilly Charles Pirates Kimball Levent Sistersville Howard Sutherland Elkins Borah Landon Senator Vandenberg Michigan Vanderberg Senator Borah Idaho Vans Denberg Hach Hoover Lawson Frank Knox Illinois Herbert Hoover Kansas William ‘Allen White London Ndenberg Borah Essary Cara Ebert Parkersburg Bules Hallonan M. Landon Ted Carl G. Bachmann Wheeling William E. Boral

Predicts New West Virginia welfare program plans

Phrases suggest newcomity boards and a proposed state welfare framework in West Virginia. Officials say no new cash is needed now, though additional revenue may be considered later. both executives and legislative spokesmen weigh welfare phases under the program.

Ponsiaetes Khe West Virginis

G A R MEETS Memorial rites and veterans parade plan

The American Legion and other veteran groups will join the G A R and ladies of the G A R for a joint observance. Memorial services are planned for five veterans who died since last year. Attendees include senior vice commander William Satow and others with long service records. The event features military parades, camp fires, and business sessions beginning tomorrow.

American Legion Ladies of the Daughters of Union Veterans Women’s Relief Corps West Virginia William Satow Parkersburg Lorenz D. Ullom Bellaire P. RB. McCleln Cardér Joshua Jones Berea Thomas Carder Winfield Ruttencutter Wheeling Simeon Furman Jonah Hayles Morgantown W. D. Newbanks and& B. Stalnaker

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