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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1936

Page

6

Every Squad Changes Spot in Warm Race

The national league sees constant lineup shifts as Pirates win two games to surge into a tie for second and Reds top Giants in an 18 hit, 15-4 rout. Cardinals stay ahead, while Cubs, Bees, Phillies rotate positions amid a busy day of games. American League sees Browns beat Yankees, Tigers beat Red Sox, Senators edge Indians, Athletics stumble toward the cellar.

Associated Press Deans Casey Stengel National League Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Boston Bees Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Dodgers Jim Weaver Bucs Brooklyn van Lingle Mungo Reds Giants Cincinnati Reds Kiki Cuyler Bees Phillies Cubs Roy Henshin Senators Browns Tigers New York New York Yankes Elon Hogsett Boston Red Sox Mickey Cochrane Detroit Cleveland Indians Pete Appleton Athletics White Sox

Fights Report From Sections Across the Nation

Boxing results last night show Charley Gomez outpointing Petey Caracciola and Johnny Morro defeating Leo Rodak in New York. Marty Gallagher topped Bob Tow in Washington while Ceferino Garcia beat Peter Jackson in Los Angeles. Fritzie Zivic stopped Tony Falco in Pittsburgh. Pete de Ruzzo outpointed Willie Pal in Mamaroneck and Billy Mosco stopped Eddie Cox in New York. Jon Lombardi outpointed Al Dunbar in Jersey City.

New York Charley Gomez Baltimore Petey Caracciola Brooklyn Johnny Morro Leo Rodak Chicago Washington Marty Gallagher Bob Tow Alexander Los Angeles Ceferino Garcia Manila Peter Jackson Pittsburgh Fritzie Zi Tony Falco Philadelphia Pete de Ruzzo Mamaroneck Willie Pal Albany Billy Mosco Paterson N. J Eddie Cox Jersey City Jon Lombardi al Dunbar

Wrestling Results From Multiple Cities Last Night

Inirmape wrestling results show Vincent Lopez of Mexico at 225 pounds defeating Chief Little Wolf of Colorado at 218 in 31 minutes. Danno O Mahoney of Ireland bested Joe Gox of Kansas City in two straight falls in Irvington New Jersey. Everett Marshall of La Junta Colo defeated Max Martin of Brooklyn in Montreal. Ali Baba heavyweight champion beat Pat McLary of Ireland in Bridgeport with two straight falls. Bronko Nagurski of International Falls Minn threw Tommy Marvin of Columbia Tenn in Minneapolis.

Baltimore Vincent Lopez Mexico Chief Little Wolf Colorado Irvington N. J Danno O'Mahoney Ireland Joe Gox Kansas City Montreal Everett Marshall la Junta Colo Max Martin Brooklyn Bridgeport Conn Ali Baba Pat McLary Minneapolis Bronko Nagurski International Falls Minn Tommy Marvin Columbia Tenn

Twins Shine In Open Meet And Golf Pro Am Run

Twins Ernie and Ferdy Catropa, noted golf pros, posted identical scores at Seawane while qualifying for the national open and again in the Whatley Hills pro-amateur tour. Their tutor Al Brosch of Bethpage praises their identical swings as a rare pairing for future Open days. Also mentioned are Temple baseball struggles, Max Schmeling’s brother Rudy’s birthday on fight day, and Derby picks by Prof Bill Reese.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Sue Ernie Ferdy Catropa Seawane Whatley Hills al Brosch Bethpage Brosch Bob Garrison Temple Bubit Gaumont Mahmoud

Schmeling Unruffled by Louis Boosts Ahead of Fight

Schmeling prepares for his June 18 bout with Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium amid skeptics who see Louis’s speed and power overwhelming the German. Max, 30, weighs 193 pounds after sparring with three partners, insisting he isn’t nervous, vows to fight hard, while Louis’ rapid fire punches loom as the decisive factor.

Joe Louis Yankee Stadium der Maxie Uhlan Louis Brown Bomber Jone Max Teuton Schlager Baer Carnera Levinsky Anny Ondra Schmeling Heinz Kohlhass Henry Cooper Mickey McAvoy Jerry Johnson

Baseball scores and schedule from National and American leagues

Yesterday results include Pittsburgh routing Brooklyn and Cincinnati overpowering New York as St. Louis edged Boston. Today's games feature Brooklyn at Pittsburgh plus Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Cincinnati with St. Louis at Boston. In the American League Washington beat Cleveland and Detroit defeated Boston with Chicago and Cleveland meeting later.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Broklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Washington Cleveland Detroit Boston Ie W. L. Pet York Washington Chicago

Dudley Takes Golf Tourney at Shawnee on Del

Shawnee on Delaware Pa June 10 Ed Dudley retained the Shawnee open golf crown with a 72 2168 card after a wobbling putt on the 18th green edged Ralph Guldahl who shot 289 to tie for second with Roland MacKenzie Tony Manero the new United States open champion finished with 301 in the event once held by Dudley since 1930

Shawnee-On-Delaware Dudley Philadelphia Ralph Guldahl Guldahl Roland MacKenzie Washington, D. C Tony Manero

Open title Is Not As Valued As Once Rated

Tony Manero sits atop as the Open champion but the myth of vast riches fades. Gene Sarazen recalls the bungled $250,000 tag after 1932 wins and warns Open money rarely matches hype. Sam Parks Jr. notes the $1,000 prize. Manero may net around $10,000.

Associated Press New York Tony Manero America Sarazen Gene Sarazen Gene Parks Sam Parks, Jr Pittsburgh Sam Don Manero

QUTDCOR MITT SEASON OPENS

Charleston June 10. Outdoor boxing season at Morgantown opens tomorrow with Pleasant Valley athletic club and Pittsburgh fighters. Promoter John Zan brings Scotty Biffle Russ Stoner Frankie Wills Pete Barton Bill Fallon and the Dells jon. Hole in One Joe Markey first to make a hole in one at Nicely Villa Field club. Twilight Baseball League disbands after 62 years due to low gate receipts.

Charleston Morgantown Pleasant Valley Athletic Club Pittsburgh John Zan West Virginia Scotty Biffle Russ Stoner Frankie Wills Pete Barton Bill Fallon Dellsjon Joe Markey Parkersburg Nicely Villa Ray McKim Howard Work Dick Morgan M. Macklin Anna Hoblitzell Huntington Warren Fountain Camden Park

Beer Parlor Proprietor Pays Fine With Nickels

Montgomery report shows John Fabretti, mobile beer parlor proprietor, fined 13 dollars and 60 cents for violation of prohibition laws. He dumped 272 nickels on the clerk’s desk and quipped that he takes it in and pays it out in that manner.

Montgomery Ala John Fabretti Mobile Fabretta

Greys Seize First Place In Mid-Atlantic League Win

Portsmouth battered Canton 17-4 as new outfielder Wrigley homered and Patrick also connected. Canton’s Senators split with Zanesville 5-2, while Reiss struck out 11 and Dutfy eight for the Ducks. Martynik earned his eighth win as Huntington defeated Akron 8-6. upcoming games list Dayton at Huntington and other matchups.

Associated Press Portsmouth Canton Terriers Wrigley Patrick Senators Zanesville Dayton Reiss Dutfy Charleston Johnstown Martynik Mike Martynik Huntington Red Birds Akron

97 Year Old Wins Jury Job In Miami

In Miami Florida on June 10 a 97 year old man J C Kuney earned a position on a jury after demonstrating he could bend and touch his toes without bending his knees. Attorneys had considered striking his name due to age but Kuney proved fit and was accepted.

Miami Fla J. C. Kuney Kuney

America Opens Defense Of Polo Cup In London Victory

America opened defense of the International Polo Cup with a 10 to 9 win over England before about 10,000 at Hurlingham Club London. Eric Pedley of California scored nine of the ten goals, matching his cup competition record set in 1930 at Meadow Brook. The American team faced unusually tough opposition from the patched British side.

Hurlingham Club London America England Eric Pedley California Pedley Meadow Brook

University of Texas Star Joins Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the acquisition of Melvin Preibisch a six foot 190 pound center fielder from the University of Texas. He bats and throws right handed and will be assigned to one of the Pirate farm clubs.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Melvin Preibisch University of Texas Preibisch Pirate

Platform delays in deciding party planks amid minimum wage debate

Reported overnight tensions in the eastern subcommittee as leaders failed to finish the monetary plank backing Governor Alf Landon. A potential minority report loomed while disagreements on farm and foreign affairs planks persisted. A late 2 am recess surprised members as heated talks on minimum wage softened.

Cent Platform Alf Landon Kansas

Landon Aides Move on Platform Draft Amid Borah Talk

Speculation rose as Wilam Allan White and subcommittee members discussed Borah's possible cooperation with Landon forces. They denied formal negotiations, noting they were tired and would study the draft overnight. The Gold Standard split appeared, with Knox backing gold exchange and Borah favoring managed currency, while the rest of the platform leaned states rights on key issues.

Wilam Allan White Landon Senator Borah Idaho Borah Subcommittee Knox London Empora Frank ‘Knox Illinois

Hoover Speech at 1896 Democratic Convention Read Aloud

Rowell called Hoover's 1896 Democratic convention address the speech he read, noting its strong influence on the proceedings. The report highlights Hoover's delivery and the reception among delegates as the convention progressed.

Rowell

Hoover Testimony and Violent Allegations Amid Trial

Eyewitnesses recount confrontations as three men face charges in a dramatic examination trial. Witness Charley testifies to a shooting sequence involving Turner, his wife, and daughter, with Jim Turner firing a pistol and Oscar firing a revolver in a chaotic scene that ends with Turner being restrained.

Turner Charley Jai Mounts Charsley Jim Tam Oscar

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