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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

2

Tiger Hoeft Dominates Lefties in Major League Clash

Lefty Billy Hoeft of the Tigers silenced the Yankees with dominant control in a 11-0 Detroit win. Hoeft walked one and fanned three, improving to two wins against New York this season. Harvey Kuenn and Jerry Coleman provided late-run support as Chicago and others chased the pennant race standings.

Billy Hoeft Tigers Wis Oshkosh Gosh Yankees Hoeft Virgil Trucks Tiger Irv Noren Billy Shortstay Harvey Kuenn Kuenn Aater Yankee Jerry Coleman Shen Ie Detroit New York Ed Lopat Ray Boone Lomer Walt Cropo Chicago Washington Mickey McDermott Baltimore Boston Cardinals Brooklyn Stan Musial Wally Moon Giants Milwaukee Corks Valentine Cincinnati Pittsburgh Phils Ralph Kiner Hank Sauer Philadelphia Ferris Fain George Kell Truck McDermott al Smith Bary Wynn Fete Runnels Mickey Yvernon Jim Busby Ed Yost Jim Fridley Orioles Red Sox Ed Waitkus Donenhardt Milt Bolling Musisl Moon Gil Hodges Dodgers Mouse Irvin Alvin Dark Hank Thompson Joe Adcock Valentine Cincy Sauer Kiner Philly Robin Roverts Karl Drews Gran Hasaner

Yesterday's Baseball Results From The National League and A.L.

National League results include Philadelphia 5 Chicago 9 and St Louis 10 Brooklyn 3. Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 6 with O'Donnell and Purkey strong on mound. American League highlights Chicago 9 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 14 New York 8 and Baltimore 7 Boston 4. Key pitchers Pollet Wilhelmm and Lopat recorded wins.

United Press National League Phila Chicati Roberts Drews Konstantly Lopata Pollet Jeftcoat Klopsein Cooper WP Pollet Pittsburgh Cincinniati O'Donnell Purkey Atwell Valentine Batley Cal Wilhelm Westrum Nichols Jolly Jvandwil Chicago Trucks Loar Trice Martin W. Shantz Trice Detroit

Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Summary

Major League standings show Chicago leading at 34 16 and New York at 30 21, with Detroit 24 23 and Washington 20 28 in mid table. Tuesday results include Detroit 8 New York 0 and Baltimore 7 Boston 4, with Chicago 9 Philadelphia 3 and Washington 5 Cleveland 2.

United Press American League Chicago Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Zaverink York Ford Turley Henry Keegan Kellner Lemon Stone Brooklyn Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Miller Dickson Rush Klippstein Davis Padres St .Louis Haddix Antonelli Spahn Surkont Nuxhall

Arcaro Takes Correlation Saddle for Belmont Stakes

Ed Arcaro replaces Willie Shoemaker aboard Correlation in the 86th Belmont Stakes with Goyama withdrawn for leg trouble. Arcaro, already a five Belmont winner, gains favored status as Correlation seeks to rebound after Derby and Preakness defeats.

Belmont Park Eddie Arcaro Willie Shoemaker Correlation Arcaro Goyama

Sluggers Fall To West 8 To 4

The Gerard Sluggers lost 8-4 to West Side at the Grafton High School diamond. West Side held a six run lead for five innings as Ward Laul hit a homer for the winners and David Knisely drove in a run for Gerard. The Sluggers travel to Beau mont and Blueville for two more games this week.

Gerard West Side Grafton High School West Siders Ward Laulis David Knisely Gerards Hargett Auppett Stocker Johns Shelton P. Stockett Sluggers Beaumont Blueville

Baltimore Fans Boosting American League Take

The American League shows a 19 percent rise in attendance this season with Baltimore’s entry delivering the largest jump. Across 181 games the total reaches 2,413,498, up 484, over last year while the National League posts 2,436,062, up 307,377. Baltimore leads with 899,006 in 23 games, surpassing St. Louis’ 272,949 gain for the same games last season. New York at Milwaukee Philadelphia at Chicago, Brooklyn at St. Louis.

Chicago Baltimore St. Louis

Cameron High Loses Football Coach and Staff

Cameron High confirms assistant coach Charles Healy resigns to become head coach at St Johns High School Bellaire Ohio. Healy's exit leaves Cameron without a football coaching staff after the death of Head Coach Bartley Routan.

Cameron Charles Healy Cameron High School St. Johns High School Bellaire Ohio Healy Bartley Routan

Doing It With Youth in Baseball

Walter L Johns argues youth development fuels baseball’s future through Little League, Legion programs, and farm systems. He praises organized coaching, clubs and volunteers, noting Campanis and Branch Rickey push instruction to nurture future majors while dads must stay engaged beyond casual play.

Babe Ruths Bob Fellers Legion Baseball Branch Rickey Pirates St. Louis Brooklyn Buc Rickey Pittsburgh al Campanis Campania

Merchants Top B&O 19-4. Sevier Downs Blueville 16-6

Merchants routed B&O 19-4 to move into second in the City Softball League, one game behind Elites. Sevier Sunnocomen defeated Blueville 16-6 before rain halted the game in the sixth. Merchants led 7-1 after two innings and expanded to 16 runs by the third. Sevier built a 7-0 lead before Blueville rallied. Box scores list Cleavenger and Dadisman for Merchants and Stevens for Sevier. Games next night: Blueville vs Industrial School and Kelley’s vs Merchants.

Merchants B&o Sevier Sunnocomen Blueville Rain J Sevier Shopmen Sevier’s Sunocomen Cleavenger Dadisman Behen Bonner Norris LP E Behan Sunoco Blueville Ood Sevier's Stevens and Hensell Furlow and Skinner Steveris Furlow Industrial School Kelley's Brownlow Park

W and J Names Reardon Athletic Director

Washington and Jefferson University appointed Paul Reardon as athletic director on Tuesday. Reardon, previously an assistant football coach and head swimming coach, succeeds Joe McMullen who moved to Akron University.

Washington, Pa Paul Reardon Washington and Jefferson University Joe McMullen Akron University

Durande Favored In 10 Round Middleweight Bout

Durande of Bayonne N J powered to a 5 2 favorite over Miami’s Billy Kilgore in a nationally televised ten round middleweight clash at the Miami Beach Auditorium. The winner could earn a non title tilt with Middleweight champion Bobo Olson, though Olson’s manager Sid Flaherty denied any firm commitment. Durande brings a record of 28 knockouts in 39 victories, highlighting his slugging style.

Miami Beach Ernie Durande Bayonne Miami Billy Kilgore Miami Beach Auditorium Bobo Olson Chris Dundee Olson San Francisco Sid Flaherty Durando

Landy Aims For 4:01 Mile In Helsinki Race

Australia’s John Landy ran a 4:01.6 mile on a muddy track and planned to leave for Helsinki to challenge Roger Bannister’s 3:59.4 world record. He hopes for a better result on Friday and looks forward to meeting Bannister at the Empire Games in Vancouver.

Stockholm Sweden Australia John Landy Helsinki Finland Roger Bannister Olympic Stadium Sandy Bannister Vancouver Canada

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