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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
6
Washington obtains Rick Ferrell Wes Ferrell and Mel Almada in exchange for Ben Chapman Buck Newsom in a major league trade that reshapes the Red Sox and Nationals lineups. The move ends Chapman’s Washington fit and boosts the Nationals with an ace pitcher and catcher.
Yesterday's results include Philadelphia topping Pittsburgh 5 to 4 and Chicago defeating Brooklyn 9 to 3. Cincinnati edged Boston 6 to 5 as New York beat St. Louis. Detroit defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3.
Beckley pitcher Bowles held Logan Indians to four runs until the ninth inning when three walks helped Logan load the bases. Bert Grimm batted for Sayer and singled but produced no runs as Beckley won 4 to 1, strengthening its hold on second place in the league amid rain cancellations. Beckley then faces Huntington Bees, Williamson vs Bluefield, and Welch vs Logan.
James J. Braddock nears his world heavyweight title defense with ten days of light training in Grand Beach Michigan. He remains ready to meet Joe Louis in Chicago on June 22 after a Philadelphia court blocked Madison Square Garden from seeking an injunction. Braddock plans simple training, avoiding risk of stale form, while sparring remains restrained and a golf day followed a legal victory.
Denny Shute and Sam Snead led the National Open after a first round in Birmingham Michigan. Snead, fresh from a 69, and Shute with five birdies and one eagle, shared co favoritism at 8 to 1 while Ed Dudley and Frank Walsh chased. Defending champ Sam Snead began slowly but surged to an eagle finish, with many veterans close behind in a tight field.
Portland fighter Paul Junior stopped Mickey Page in Lewiston at 1 2 rounds. Page weighed 137 1 2 pounds and Junior 128 1 2. Providence represented by Page, with Maine hosts Lewiston. Rack It Store advertises aluminum ash trays and fine roasters for 69 cents tomorrow.
In New York Abe Coleman 205 of Los Angeles pinned Jack Donovan 220 of Boston in 29 12. In Toronto Everett Marshall 222 of Colorado pinned Cliff Thiede 216 of California in 19 28. In St Louis Eddie Newman of New York defeated Chief Chen chki Seymour Ind 8 38 in heavyweight action.
New York gossip notes Braddock arrival at Washington Park as Miss Pitty Pat defeats Ony Boy, with odds chatter from Jack Doyle. Brief tidbits cover Dimaggio, Pedro Montanez, Dizzy, Bill Terry plans, Danning bonus, Garden recess, Nelson’s Detroit stats, Oakland Hills club tote, Nanticoke boxers, and Brad dock vs Louis lead-in.
Tom Henrich delivered a three RBI first inning for the Yankees in a 10-3 win over the White Sox with bases loaded. Augie Galan and Bill Jurges paced the Cubs to a 9-3 victory over the Dodgers. Ben Huffman drove in three with a bases loaded double as the Browns beat the Senators 6-3. Billy Rogell's bases loaded single produced the winning run in the Tigers 4-3 win over the Athletics. Les Scarsella's ninth inning pinch single produced the winning run in the Reds 6-5 win over the Bees. Dolph Camilli tallied a homer triple and single in the Phillies 5-4 win over the Pirates.
The Disaster Loan Corporation announced that 34 582 dollars was loaned to West Virginians who suffered property losses in the January flood.
The Charleston tennis club hosts a West Virginia closed championship June 23 to 27 with novices up against veteran champions. Organizer J Pell Mill reports hundreds invited, while top veterans from Beckley Wheeling Huntington and Charleston aim to defend singles and doubles titles across a field that includes past winners Lacy Newberry Mary Dickinson and Eddie Bickle.
Seattle June 11 1937 three UW crews head to Poughkeepsie N Y to defend national intercollegiate rowing titles after sweeping Pacific Coast and Olympic championships. Veterans led by Jim McMillin Roger Morris and John Rosenstranz face senior year farewells as five varsity oarsmen graduate. Ulbrickson plans Lake Michigan workout stopover in Chicago before June 22 regatta.
Legal notice to Edward Hooten and unknown heirs regarding Ned Shriver’s purchase of 25 acres and a road in Booths Creek District Taylor County West Virginia sold for delinquent 1924 taxes on December 9 1935. Redemption possible on or after August 25 1937 with specified totals including taxes survey report and notice costs. Franklin Bennett Clerk. May 21 28 June 4 1937.
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