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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1935

Page

6

Cardinals Rally Past Cubs in Majors Showdown

In a lively clash sparked by a publicized feud, Dizzy Dean and Joe Medwick led the St. Louis Cardinals to a three game winning streak against the Chicago Cubs. Frisch reshuffles the lineup as Pepper Martin shifts to center, Gelbert returns at short, and the Cards ride strong pitching and a 12 to 2 rout to keep second place ahead of Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Dizzy Dean Joe Ducky Medwick St. Louis Pittsburgh Cizy Frank Frisch Cubs Diz Cards Chicago Pirates Reds Cardinals Pepper Martin Burgess ‘Whitehead Frisch Charley Gelbert Lemons Dean Cincinnati Cy Blanton

Bitsy Grant and Bell Favorities of Tourney

Nashville Tenn June 10 Bryan M Bitsy Grant of Atlanta ranking southern net star and Berkeley Bell of New York chief contender for the crown held by the diminutive Georgian for the last two years were co favorites today in the golden Jubilee tournament of the Southern Lawn Tennis association. Although seeded second by the tournament committee Grant was an odds on choice to survive one of the fastest fields to compete in the Dixie show in several years. Along with Bell he was favored with a bye in the initial round.

Nashville Tenn Bryan M Bitsy) Grant Atlanta Berkeley Bell New York Grant Bell

Dayton Looks for Manager in Baseball Shuffle

Dayton Ducks seek a new manager after Riley Parker quit following an 8-2 and 6-3 doubleheader loss to the Yanks. Dayton, once leading the Middle Atlantic League, slides to fourth place amid a rough stretch.

Associated Press Dayton Ducks Yanks Dayton Riley Parker Parker

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

The clues list across and down entries with numbers and quirky hints. Answers include color changing lizard and other worldy terms, plus chemical and musical references, forming a standard themed crossword puzzle grid.

Unknown Wins Open Tourney By Good Play

New York reporters declare Samuel McLaughlin Parks Jr. the new National Open champion after Oakmont’s brutal weather and hazards produced a historic upset. Parks, a 26 year old Pittsburgh area pro, shot 299 for 72 holes and became the only player under 300, while Jim Thomson and Walter Hagen contend for runner-up positions as Hagen finishes third at 302. Parks earns Ryder Cup berth prospects, with Hagen’s status as captaincy in question.

New York Oakmont Samuel McLaughlin Parks, Jr Pittsburgh Henry Picard Bob Jones Haig Parks Hagen Jim Barnes Ridgewood N. J Thomson Australia Caballero Sir Walter

Wet Grounds Postpone Clarksburg Generals Contest

After a rainout Saturday the Clarksburg Generals were to play Carr China in the West Virginia State League at Athletic Field. Wet grounds forced cancellation of Sundays game with Philippi loop leaders. Sun and breeze later aided drying but decision stood early morning.

Clarksburg Generals Carr China West Virginia

Baseball standings and results from yesterday

National League results: Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 4. New York 5 Boston 4. St Louis 13 Chicago 2. Brooklyn Philadelphia noted. American League: Washington 5 Philadelphia 4. Detroit 4. Chicago 1. St Louis 2. Cleveland 1. New York Boston rain. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh on schedule today.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Boston St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn - Philadelphia Washington Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York-Boston Brooklyn Chicago Boston Ll

Braddock Baer Title Fight Hype Builds at MSG

New York June 10 The world heavyweight championship race heats up as Max Baer prepares to defend his title in a 15 round Madison Square Garden bout with Jim Braddock. About 35 000 expected in the bowl with NBC set to broadcast. Braddock arrives in fine shape after Catskills layoff and vows 45 minutes of bruising combat. Baer shows strong form and quiet confidence amid rising optimism for an exciting match.

New York Jim Braddock Catskills Max Baer Asbury Park Knickerbocker Baer Madison Square Garden Giant Bowl Long Island Warriors Gutlook Braddock Beer Rickard Dempsey Tunney Heydey NBC Trish Icicle

Omaha Now Waiting For New Fields to Conquer

Omaha the chestnut horse rests in his stall as owner William Woodward and trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons decide today where and when he will race next. Fresh from the Belmont triple crown, the horse may enter Detroit Derby a 25,000 race at one and a quarter miles, seeking further glory after joining the ranks of Gallant Fox and Sir Barton.

New York Omana William Woodward Sunny Jim” Fitsemmons Oomaha Gallan Pox Sir Barton

Taylor County Plans Summer Recreation Program

Taylor County prepares a summer recreation program for children and adults under J Bernard Dryfield and William N Bechler with approval anticipated from the local relief administration. The plan lists nine activity areas from general recreation to nature studies and camps, with ten instructors to run centers across the county for ten weeks of summer.

Taylor County J. Bernard Dryfield William N. Bechler Charleston Dryfield FERA Relief Administration D. D. Hicks Federal Relief Administration Ethel Bowers National Recreation League Washington, D. C

Missouri Girl Set for Olympic Bid in Track

Kansas City report confirms central Missouri farm girl Helen Stephens as an Olympic-bound sprinter after she ran 100 meters in 11.6 seconds, two tenths faster than Stella Walsh's world record. Coach Hargis of Kansas praises her as a champion as official recognition follows the Missouri Valley AAU mark.

Kansas City Helen Stephens Glenn Cunningham H. W.bill Hargis University of Kansas Hargiss Central Missouri Stella Walsh

Cunningham Wins Elkhart Mile Pace Before Princeton Meet

Cunningham cruised to victory in the Elkhart meet as five watches marked 11.6 for a sprint duel. Coach Hargiss said he is ready for the Princeton mile after Cunningham ran virtually unchallenged in the 800 from the start, timing 1:52.2, aiming to preserve his meet record pace for the mile at Princeton next Saturday.

Princeton Hargiss Cunningham Elkhart Princeton University

Star hurler ruled ineligible for Philippi team

Philippi speedball pitcher Dink Stevens, a leading figure for the West Virginia State Teague league club, has been declared ineligible by commissioner Harliss Clark of Clarksburg after a protest by Edward Denham. The ruling affects the club’s pitching staff, as Stevens had relieved Bud Smallridge to secure a 3-2 win over the Clarksburg Generals last Sunday.

Philippi Dink" Stevens West Virginia Clarksburg Generals Stevens Clark Kittle Cy Slaughter Bud” Smallridge The Generals Smallridge

Debt Paid After 38 Years Reveals One Dollar Debt

Weston resident Mrs E G Davisson recounted yesterday receiving a single dollar bill with an unsigned note claiming it was borrowed from her father in law who died 38 years ago. The tale highlights a long unpaid debt connected to a lifetime ago.

Weston E. G. Davisson

First Warders Hammer Terra Alta In 8–0 Box Score

First Warders hosted Terra Alta yesterday afternoon and won 8 to 0 behind late inning rallies that produced seven runs. Alberi misplayed a fly in the seventh allowing four runs, while Feterman's hitters sparked a four-run eighth frame aided by five straight hits. W Brown led Terra Alta with three safeties, and Tiberi in Feterman stood out with 10 assists and two putouts as field work resumes for upcoming games.

Fetterman Ward Terra Alta Alberi Tiberi Feterman Keener Warne W. Brown

Transient Ordered To Leave Town at Once

City police docket lists two intoxication in public cases. Bass Adkins was arrested at the corner of St Marys and Latrobe streets and ordered to leave Grafton immediately. Daniel Leimer was jailed for five days after being found drunk in public on Boyd Street.

City Hall Grafton Bass Adkins Transient Bureau St. Marys and Latrobe Yesters Burei E. Otto Waugh Adkins

Pitts Works With Albany in Bounds on Eligibility

Edwin C. Alabama Pitts, former Sing Sing athlete, debuted for Albany in practice as the National Association of minor league baseball leagues awaited a ruling on his eligibility. Albany Senators players and manager Johnny Evers supported him, while president W. Branham’s ban could be appealed to Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis if upheld.

Albany Edwin C Alabama Pitts Sing Sing National Association of Minor Professional Baseball Leagues Albany Senators associa _tion Branham Albany International League Johnny Evers Kenesaw Mountain Landis

END TO CHACO CONTINUED ON PAGE ONE BOLIVIA CLAIMS PARAGUAY FORCES REPULSED

Bolivia asserts Paraguayans were repulsed with heavy losses in a counter attack. Moving a specialty June 4 to July 4, 1935.

Chaco Bolivia

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