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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
6
Chicago tops New York 4 2 as Bill Lee throws seven hits and Billy Herman and Joe Marty provide the power. Cleveland beats Boston 7 0 with Lyn Lary and Earl Averill keying a late rally. White Sox topple Yankees 8 5 to widen their lead. St Louis 11 Washington 8. Detroit 5 Philadelphia 4. Dodgers stay hot with 7 6 win over Cardinals. Philadelphia-Cincinnati and Boston-Pittsburgh games rained out.
Bill Lee of the Cubs stopped the Giants as he collected seven hits to push his sixth straight win in a 4 2 game. Don Christman led the Tigers with three hits including two doubles in a 5 4 win over the Athletics, while Vito Tamulis pitched well for the Dodgers as they beat the Cardinals 7 6. Harland Clift had four hits and five RBIs in the Browns 11 8 victory over the Senators. Thornton Lee helped the White Sox win 6 1 by pitching and contributing a homer and a single against the Yankees. Odell Hale Lyn Lary Earl Averill and the Indians combined for seven hits and drove in the ninth-inning rally to defeat the Red Sox 7 5.
In Chicago, Pat Bruns from Reading defeated Boris Demet of Boston in a 23 minute bout. The match showcased Bruns’ decisive win and Demet’s strong challenge in the heavyweight division.
In New York Vincent Dell era outpointed Paul Les in a 126 pound bout. Detroit saw Ted Keating stop George Sutki in 10. Houston match Bernard stopped Charlie Jerome in 3. Los Angeles Baby Arizmendi drew with light heavyweight champion Lou Ambers in 10. New York Jackie Berg outpointed Johnny McHale in Brooklyn 8.
In Tulsa on June 8 the women’s Trans-Mississippi golf tournament at Oakhurst Country Club advances to the quarter finals. Pat Grant, 17, from Cushing Oklahoma, faces Patty Berg amid a field including Jenny Grout, Betty Jameson, and other regional competitors as third round matches unfold.
Yesterday Chicago defeated New York 4 to 2 and Brooklyn beat St. Louis 7 to 6 while all other games were rained out. Today New York visits Chicago with Gumbert versus French and Hubbell versus Bryant. Brooklyn plays St Louis with Hamlin against Weiland. Boston travels to Pittsburgh with Fette or Turner facing Klinger. Philadelphia at Cincinnati features La master versus Schott or Derringer.
Yesterday in the American League St Louis defeated Washington 8 to 1 while Cleveland beat Boston 7 to 5 Detroit topped Philadelphia 6 to 4 Chicago won 8 to 5 over New York. Today Cleveland at Boston hosts Grove. Chicago visits New York in a Detroit Philadelphia match Bridges versus Thomas. St Louis at Washington features Walk up versus Ferrell.
In Denver on June 8 1938 top professionals and strong amateurs gathered for final practice ahead of the national open championship at Cherry Hills. The field of 170 featured Sam Snead Ralph Guldahl Horton Smith Paul Runyan and other notable players as conditions on the course drew praise despite tough rough and water hazards. Some contenders faced questions about Revolta after a finger cut.
Boston fans eyed Cleveland ace Bob Feller against Lefty Grove of the Red Sox as the Indians and Red Sox renewed their Cleveland Boston series. The prior game saw the Tribe win 5 1. Johnny Allen left after one inning, Joe Cronin protested a sleeve distraction, umpire Bill McGowan ordered a sweatshirt change, and manager Oscar Vitt fined Allen $250 after the dispute.
The Huntington Bees roared to the Mountain State league share with a 16-5 win over Bluefield as Willgrbown earned his seventh straight victory. Beckley slipped to second after losing 15-2 to the Williamson Colts, dropping a half game behind Huntington.
Bt Lea hosts Little Brothers Monday at Point Stadium in an exhibition baseball game. The Johnnies are in their second Browns farm system season.
Eddie Brietz reports on New York and Chicago sports chatter about a Reds Giants deal involving cash payments and players to acquire Greek star Kampouris, with further notes on boxers managers and baseball finances. Names such as Kampouris and Berner anchor the piece amid broader sports gossip.
In Los Angeles at the Olympic Auditorium 40000 fans watched Baby Arizmendi, a veteran of many bouts, draw with Lightweight Champion Lou Ambers after ten hard rounds. Ambers showed resilience while Arizmendi predicted Henry Armstrong would beat Ambers, signaling ongoing welterweight talk.
In a tense game the Welsh Miners surged in standings after a decisive win. Huffer Bradshaw was knocked out of the box early, shifting momentum as Sylliannon faced Welch in a pivotal match at Huntington.
The German heavyweight champ Max Schmeling projects a victory over Louis in the upcoming Yankee Stadium bout. Trainer and camp routines emphasize strict sleep, long road work, and relentless morning runs. Gene Tunney notes Schmeling’s peak form as he discusses pace, timing, and the strategic edge expected to land in the fight.
A garbled excerpt of a Barclay on Bridge column discusses an Opening bid by South and a North response. It references a spade lead, a no trump reliance, two diamonds over the one no trump, and a later showing of hearts and other suits amid doubles and signaling.
Pittsburgh market notes cattle hogs and sheep with prices and weights. Hoge 1600 head including 1300, plus entries 170 to 225 pounds steady to higher. Cows steady with lower wethers and lambs. Top steer prices around 10.85, 7.76 for lambs, and various quotes across cattle hogs sheep and sows.
Legislation discussed would keep the first year minimum at 25 cents an hour and raise the second year to 30 cents, with boards to set industry rates after the 30 cent minimum becomes effective. The plan aims to reach 40 cents quickly, drawing fire from Senator Borah who cautions many industries may stay at 30 cents. House conferees expect to accept the scheme despite opposition.
In Noyda refugee camps amid an epidemic, authorities express concern over disease spread. Doctors warn that despite assurances, millions may remain in unsafe conditions. Manila weather director says no relief yet, while the volcano near the region shows continued activity with a 60 day eruption rising in intensity, heightening fear of a potential climax.
Three hundred fifty four graduates from Pairmont will receive diplomas tonight at two ceremonies. West High plans a 19 ceremony and East High 183? The text is garbled but notes public subscription and diplomas for students completing a month term in schoolsolic?
Pur netal services were held yesterday for J O Shorter 92 year old Confederate veteran who died in a hospital. He was a Bluefield Virginia resident for many years and associated with the Norfolk and Pentagon.
Union leaders say money for this class of work will not apply to performers under individual contracts. If needed to keep the show open, performers likely will agree, says Ralph Whitehead, executive secretary of the American Federation of Actors, AF of L affiliate.
A six year closed shop contract negotiated last year is referenced. The social security program has added a billion dollars to government permanent appropriations with an extra 250 million provided for relief to be expended by July 2. The relief and public works will aid the needy after that period.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County a special commissioner will sell at public auction the real estate of Mary H. Largent and J. Hamilton plaintiffs against I Hamilton Jr and others. The property sits on Walnut Street, fronts eight feet, extends 106 feet to Oakham Alley, includes a two story dwelling and yard, and is tied to the Hamilton estate. Sale scheduled at the courthouse door in Taylor County on a date in 1886.
Fragmentary classified note shows pricing for first insertion and follow ups. Mentions hatrilony and peb tit insertions. unreadable specifics and phrases due to garbled OCR.
The report notes a public debt projection around 45 billion by July 1 as lawmakers approve a peacetime appropriation fund for the army. The House maintains a pattern of setting below budgeted totals while boosting overall appropriations, aligning with the approved dollar fund and continued fiscal adjustments.
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