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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

6

Hendrick Sparks Reds Ahead In Big Seven Game Run

Hendrick, a 33 year old veteran once with Brooklyn, has become Cincinnati’s spark after a sale. His .386 pace mirrors Ruth as Col Howley’s squad wins seven of eight. Rixey and Phelps lift Reds in series opener, while Pirates drop Giants as Braves rout Cardinals. Senators edge A’s. Athletics slide.

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Boxing results from last night headline round up

Associated Press report details several boxing bouts with winners including Tony Galento, Peewee Farrell, Frankie Battaglia, Britt Gor, and Louis Pojello. Outcomes feature knockouts and decisions across cities such as Grand Rapids Chicago Winnipeg Minneapolis and Omaha with several pairings and scores noted.

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Baseball Scores and Standout Performances Across League Games

A scrambled recap highlights key hits and pitching across multiple games. Cubs shut out opponents 3 to 0 as a winning run scored late. Braves beat rival 18 to 4 with Lee Maranville collecting three singles and five runs. Pirates limited Giants to three hits in a 5 to 1 victory. Senators and Indians posted notable blasts with Cueviriello driving in four and Managh delivering a timely two hits.

Associated Press Cubs Lee Maranville Braves Hu Ible Slaughter

Double Plays Irk Cubs’ Rajah Says Weakness Is Hitting

Chicago reports that after 60 double plays victimizing the Cubs, manager Hornsby laments double plays as the team’s main weakness though he says the hitting is good enough to lead the league. The crowd observed the ongoing struggles as the season progresses.

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Phillies Turn 60th Double Play In Big Six Baseball Row

Hack Wilson has struggled to drive long hits this season as the Phillies complete their 60th double play, stifling opposing rallies and preserving the lead.

Hack Wilson Phillies

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today

National League results include Pittsburgh 5 New York 1 and Cincinnati 10 Brooklyn 3 with Boston routing St Louis 13 to 4. Chicago 3 Philadelphia 0. Today's games list Boston at St Louis and Brooklyn at Cincinnati among others. American League saw Washington 9 Cleveland 4 with rain in other games. Today Chicago at New York and Detroit at Boston are on the schedule.

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Mid-Atlantic League Scores and Pairings

The Mid-Atlantic League results show Charleroi 2 over Fairmont 1 and Huntington 8 over Altoona 1 in the first series, with Charleston 11 over Johnstown 10 and Beckley 6 over Cumberland in the second. Upcoming matches include Cumberland at Fairmont and Beckley at Johnstown, among others.

Charleroi Fairmont Scottdale Hagerstown Wheeling Clarksburg Altoona Huntington Charleston Johnstown Cumberland Beckley S Pet Charlero Altona

Milwaukee to Welcome American League Hockey Next Winter

Milwaukee officials say preparations are complete for an American League hockey franchise to play in Milwaukee next winter. Bill Grant states a franchise has gone to Johnny Farquahar, formerly Wisconsin hockey coach, with a rink to be built in the Milwaukee Auditorium. In San Diego, an open betting ring will be recessed at Agua Caliente’s third annual meeting on Thanksgiving, with James N. Crofton overseeing the decision to abandon the syndicate in favor of open betting.

Associated Press Milwaukee Bill Grant Johnny Farquahar Wisconsin Milwaukee Auditorium San Diego Agua Caliente Jockey Club James N. Crofton Aqua Caliente Jackey Club

Stars Move On Chicago in National Inter scholastic Meet

An army of 520 prep track stars from 24 states head to the University of Chicago for the 27th national scholastic meet. Strong teams include Oak Park, Fort Collins, Scott High of Toledo, and Roosevelt High of Dayton, with many contenders expected in a trimmed field.

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Cuban Welterweight Champion Faces Tug Phillips in Pittsburgh

In Mills Stadium Pittsburgh tonight Cuban welterweight champion Jempo Saguero, 71 wins in 74 bouts, meets Tug Phillips in a 10 round main event. Phillips, a Canadian based in Pittsburgh, has two losses in two years with 36 wins and a draw. Billy Pappkers, son of a former champ, fights Edgar Norman in the 10 round semi windup at 175 pounds.

Chicago Jempo Saguero Cuba Tug Phillips Rittsburgh Mills, Stadium Phillips Pittsburgh Billy Papkers Edgar Norman

Altoona Surrenders Franchise Amid League Moves

Altoona Pennsylvania reports surrender of its baseball franchise to the Middle Atlantic League due to financial issues. Daily, league president, noted plans to form a boosters group and a probable new management. The franchise, bought from Jeannette interests, was returned to the league after rent disputes with the Altoona Road Drivers’ association who owned the ballpark. Negotiations were said to be underway to transfer the Hagerstown club for Steubenville as attendance remained weak.

Altoona Middle-Atlantic Baseball League Ehner Daily Boosters’ Association Jeannette Altoona Road Drivers’ Association Hagerstown Steubenville

Baseball leaders and stats from midweek games

Batting led by Hendrik of the Reds with 386 runs and Terry of the Giants at 357. Klein of the Phillies tops in runs batted in with 43 and home runs with 14, Arlett of the Phillies with 10. Hits show Terry and Robins’ Herman tied at 66. Pitching notes include Derringer of the Cardinals with a 5–0 win. Other names include Comorosky, Cuyler, and Jackson in steals and various Athletics and Senators players leading in multiple categories.

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Ruth and Yankees Lead Inning Ninety-Five Run Rally

Ruth of the Yankees and John Chapman of the Yankees each posted strong power numbers, while Johnson of the Tigers and Walberg of the Athletics contributed scoreboard impact as the day’s results showed a 16 to 14 finish.

Kingwood to Play Country Club Golfers

Grafton Country Club golf team heads to Kingwood on Sunday June 21 for the first inter city match of the season. Play begins at 1 p.m. and runs 18 holes with a possible playoff if needed. The Grafton roster includes Nestor Donnachie Beavers Beagle Watkins Malone and others.

Grafton Country Club Kingwood Gratton Grafton Roy Nestor John Donnachie A. Beavers, Jr Alden Beagle Charles Watkins Paul Malone George G. Jolliffe Ona Sinsel Harry Murray Dick Gerstell Jay Fleming William A. Beavers Paul Warden J. Holt Francis Warder B. Bailey Wyckoff Fred B. Watkins Janice Beagle William Aspinal

Two New Tennis Courts For City In Grafton

Grafton will gain two new tennis courts within days as work proceeds. The Y M C A and the civic department of the Woman's Club are each building a double court at Maple avenue end. County workers handle grading. The Woman's Club court will be open by appointment for public or member use, with city tournaments planned later if interest grows. The project aligns with the club's push for public playgrounds, though the club has not issued an official statement.

Grafton Civic Department Woman's Club Maple Avenue

Far tourists reported draw from distant states at local filling station

Early visitors to a local filling station arrived from Chicago Illinois Nebraska Kansas and other distant places. The proprietor notes a surprising influx from several regions as tourism trends show mixed results at nearby stations.

Chicago Illinois Nebraska Kansas

Ruth Nichols Plans Trans Atlantic Flight Ambition

Ruth Nichols, noted aviatrix, prepares for a major trans Atlantic hop after a string of record flights. She emphasizes she is a wage earner and has funded her voyage, with tanks of secrecy around start details and Harbor Grace takeoff plans. Nichols has held roles in banking, aviation journalism, and aviation club founding as she advances toward the Great Circle crossing.

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Ruth Nichols Seeks Solo Atlantic Flight Record

Ruth Nichols holds four women aviation records and aims to be the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She plans a 1,900 mile water crossing in 10 to 13 hours aboard a Lockheed Vega with Powell Crosley Jr. loan. Technical partner Col Clarence Chamberlin backs a strong success chance, while safeguards, fuel, and higher altitude plans illustrate a bold effort to push female aviation progress.

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