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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
2
Boston's surge extends to 10 straight wins as Ted Williams adds two homers and the Sox chase season marks. Yankees split with Indians as Keller homers, Cubs shorten gap on Dodgers with seven straight. Cards and Reds also win, while a government oil and gas agency is created in the Interior Department.
Legal advertising declares the fiduciaries handling estates for settlement. Daisy Amos as administratrix of Jesse Amos deceased and Lula Jackson as executrix of Orma. J Losh as administrator of W B Roach estate. Official undersigned William P Samples notes duties and public claim details.
Pittsburgh June 10 A guildsman Robert Murphy said he would file unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Relations Board against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He alleged the club tried to dissuade players from dealing through the American Baseball Guild, their representatives for collective bargaining, as Pirates players voted not to strike.
Sports roundup previews next Friday's all star college baseball game in Boston with players from Georgia Army Colgate and Ohio State noted for speed speed and pitching. It also mentions boxing football and hockey figures including Joe Louis Billy Conn Johnny Cox Kenny Washington Al Kubiski and others, emphasizing career twists and military service.
Bill Kern remains cautious about WVU glory as Keyser camp shows heavier players and coaching reshuffles. Roster includes Morton and Thom as 210 and 220 pound backs, Richmond and Brallens names appear. $90,000 strongbox hints at finances. Also notes on Wheeling Downs horse reservations, McNeish departure, Romney as multi sport coach, and Logan golf housing demand for June 24 to 26.
Ong Wolfe twenty two a Gonville college freshman and army air corps veteran and former Harrisville High athlete drowned yesterday in the Little Kanawha river near Glenville while on an outing with friends.
Grafton's Quality Market baseball team faced two top colored squads in a key section clash. They split games after losing the opener to Clarksburg's Elks before winning the second 10 to 9 over Fairmont's Royal Monarchs, as W Thomas dominated early pitching for Clarksburg and the crowd packed the stands.
The By The Associated Press recap details multiple MLB games. Key moments include Storzy Stolzenfels leading Elks over a weak Yankee effort 4 to 1, Keller delivering a three run homer for New York, and Red Sox victory with Harris on the mound. Browns beat Brooklyn 7 to 6 while Pirates shut out the Giants 5 to 1. Norris and Sain helped Braves and Phillies split props, with Cards and Phils producing decisive wins.
Joe Louis intensifies training for his June 19 bout with Billy Conn. After ten years as champion and one month of work, Louis boxed beyond six rounds on weekend days, a sign he expects a longer title defense. He notes Conn’s speed, contrasts with Farr and Godoy, and aims to be ready for all 15 rounds.
Gene Sarazen, ageless contender, shockingly holes out a 176 yard hole in one at Canterbury Golf Club in Cleveland. He predicts an outsider will win the 1946 National Open as Hogan Nelson Snead duel for the title rages, while the veteran notes his tee shot on the third.
Mexico City June 10 Jorge Pasquel Mexican League president says he will formally propose a real world series between the American National League winner and the Mexican league champion to A B Chandler. Pasquel calls the current NL and AL playoff a sham compared to a true world championship.
Kansas City report states Frankie Parker, America's top amateur, heads for St. Louis to join Davis Cup zone matches with partner Billy in a trip dated June 10. Parker, from Angeles, is the leading amateur player as the team prepares for upcoming ties.
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