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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

5

Fatboy Wins Another For Chicago Nine

The Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 14-8 as Johnny Whitehead pitched nine innings for his fourth straight start and the Sox moved within a game of the pace behind the Yankees. Zeke Bonura homered and drove in five in a 17-hit attack that boosted Chicago to second in the American League. The Yankees routed the St Louis Browns 10-0 with five-hit pitching from Red Ruffing as Dimaggio belted two homers. Bulls: Tigers unveil Boots Poffenberger in a 6-5 win over the Red Sox. The column notes Whitehead's rebound after trading attempts and suspension early in the season.

Associated Press Johnny Whitehead Chicago White Sox Johnny Texas Jimmy Dykes Mr. Whitehead Joop Whitehead Cleveland Oral Hildebrand Detroit Jake Wade Red Sox Browns Senators Athletics Boston Indians A's Washington Senators Sox Yankees White Sox Zeke Bonura St. Louis Browns Charley Red Ruffing Joe Dimaggio Buck Ross Cleveland Indians Tigers Boots Poffenberger Gue

Yesterday's Stars Shine in Big League Wins

Joe DiMaggio and Red Ruffing led the Yankees to a 10-0 shutout of the Browns with two homers and a single while Ruffing pitched five hittters. Zeke Bonura starred for the White Sox with a homer two doubles and a single driving in five in a 14-8 win over the Senators. Wally Moses powered the Athletics to an 11-3 victory over the Indians with two homers. Gerry Walker homered with a man on base as the Tigers beat the Red Sox 6-5.

Joe DiMaggio Red Ruffing Yankees Ruffing Browns Zeke Bonura White Sox Senators Wally Moses Athletics Indians Gerry Walker Tigers Mate Red Sox

Fights Last Night Across Cities

Reports from Chicago New Orleans Hollywood and San Francisco detail boxing results. Billy Treest outpointed Salvatore Rueghello in Chicago. Luis Cocoa outpointed Holman Williams in New Orleans. Ciferino Garcia outpointed Phil Farr in Hollywood. Fred Apostol outpointed Dale Sport in San Francisco. Swede Berglund edged Lorenzo Pedro in San Francisco.

Chicago Billy Treest Batava Salvatore Rueghello New York New Orleans Luis "Kid" Cocoa Hartford Conn Holman Williams Hollywood Calif Ciferino Garcia Los Angeles Phil Farr Washington D.C San Francisco Fred Apostoll Dale Sport Colorado San Predo— Milford Berglund San Diego Eutited Lorenzo Pedro Brajan

Jim Sauls Hurt When Wall Collapses on Farm

June 12. Jim Sauls a black farm hand leaned against a brick building on J Aycock’s farm. When he moved the wall collapsed striking him causing cuts and bruises.

Latonia Derby Field Ready as Latonia Derby Pace Set

Covington Kentucky awaits the Latonia Derby with a dozen three year olds. Heeley leads early bets at 3 to 1, alongside Mrs Ethel Mars entries Reaping Reward and Military. Flying Scot and Eagle Pass also factor, with Withers Stakes winner Flying Scot carrying 121 pounds for the mile and a quarter race.

Covington Heeley Ethel V. Mars Charles A. Nolte W. H. Furst Mars Heelfly Hus Lantonia Track Mrs. Furst John Hay Whitney East Valinda Farm Eagle Pass Belmont Park

How They Stand and Yesterday's Results

Weather and scores from a busy slate include New York over Cincinnati in rain and St. Louis beating Boston in cold. Chicago and Philadelphia games postponed to later date. doubleheader in Pittsburgh Brooklyn tomorrow. multiple matchups listed for today with key pitchers and lineups.

New York Cincinnati St. Louis Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Parmelee Lamaster Wararke MacPayden Blanon Brandt Henshaw Muneo Jerringer Schumacher Washington Detroit Cleveland Marcum Newsom Lawson Wade Gomez Plogsett Ferrell Rigney Kelley Galehouse Pet Aeray

Playoff Looms For Golf Open Title At Oakland Hills

Birmingham Michigan June 12 Amateur and pro contenders vie at Oakland Hills in a 36 hole Open test with 65 starters. Leaders include Thomson Dudley Guldahl Strafach Sawyer Cooper and Snead within striking distance as a potential first playoff since 1931 looms. If tied after today an 18 hole playoff will be held Sunday.

Birmingham Mich Golfdom Oakland Hills Laurels Baltusrol Tony Manero Manero Tony Jimmy Thomson Shawnee-on-Delaware Ed Dudley Philadelphia Frank Walsh Ralph Guldahl Chicago Snead Thomson Guldahl Frankie Strafach Public Links Brooklyn Pat Sawyer Minneapolis Harry Cooper Slammin Sam Harry Goodman Johnny Goodman Omaha Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Lake Billie Burke George van Elm

Golfers Reach Back Nine Near Record Pace

Near the close, only Gene Sarazen Johnny Goodman Walter Hagen and Tommy Creavy had prior marks. Shute made six birdies and an eagle but Par pulled back two strokes as Jimmy bogeyed 4 and 17. Guldahl matched an eagle with six birdies. Walsh and Budley, paired, posted 70 again to pace the field. Snead shot 69 to end tied for lead, then slipped to 73. Shute, tied for 145, remains five back with Denny Shute. Chuck Kocsis Turnesa and E J Harrison sit alongside. Manero added 73 to 149 as the field tightens.

Gene Sarazen Johnny Goodman Walter Hagen Tommy Creavy Shute Thomson Jimmy Guldahl Walsh Budley Snead Denny Shute Chuck Kocsis Michigan Mike Turnesa Elmsford N. C E. J. Harrison Stuttgart Ark

Porter Pick in Marathon

Washington June 12 Mel Porter representing Mill Rose Athletic Club of New York led 75 entrants in the National AAU marathon from Mount Vernon to the White House with 2 p m start. Porter, a top distance runner, seeks his first marathon win as Fred Ward Bill Steiner and Pat Dengis also loom strong for Millrose and Keene’s Clarence Demar eyes a first triumph. The top three finishers earn a Pan American Olympic marathon berth in Dallas next month.

Washington Mel Porter Millrose Athletic Club of New York Mount Vernon White House Porter Millrose Fred Ward Bill Steiner Pat Dengis Baltimore Methan Clarence Demar Keene, N Jose Rios Peru South America Dallas Texas

Wrestling Last Night Roundup From Several Cities

In New York Steve Casey of Ireland defeated Frank Judson of Detroit in 22 51. In New Jersey Abie Coleman pinned Stan Pinto after 14 25. In Buffalo Danny O’Mahonney of Ireland beat James Patterson of Syracuse two straight falls. In Boston Ed Don George toppled George Clark of Scotland in 33 45.

New York Steve Crusher) Casey Ireland Frank Judson Detroit North Bergen N. J Abie Coleman Stan Pinto Ravenna Neb Buffalo Danny O'Mahoney James Patterson Syracuse Boston Don George North Java George Dazzler) Clark Scotland

Mare Mars Ships $7,000 Worth of Juvenile Fillies in Princess Pat Stakes

Mrs Ethel V Mars sends seven thousand dollars worth of juvenile fillies to post for the Washington Park Princess Pat stakes the first major two year old race of the season over six furlongs Inhale is the leading threat at 2 to 1 with Mane OHara and Well Rewarded among Mars entries The purse IS seven thousand five hundred with a potential gross of twenty four thousand three hundred ten if nine start field could adjust the prize total by a thousand for an eight starter option

Chicago Ethel V. Mars Washington Park Mistress of Milky Way Mane O'Hara Inhale John Hay Whiney Jamaica Mrs. Mars California Washington Park Speod

Gehrig Tops League Batting Lead In Tight Race

Lou Gehrig held a league leading .383 after 23 at bats while Ducky Medwick led the majors with a .413 average this week. Buck Jordan rose to .381 for the week, Heinie Manush moved to .349, and Dolph Camilli topped .500 with Phillies as the NL heat stayed hot in June.

New York Lou Gehrig Ducky Medwick Gehrig

Notable AL Week Shows Gehringer Ten Hits in 23

Charley Gehringer of the Tigers had the best week in the American league with ten hits in 23 at bats. Ken O'Dea of the Cub finished seventh with 345 and a total of 500 for the week. Another player reached 346 for sixth place.

Ken O'Dea Cub Charley Gehringer Tigers

Tigers Edge Blackhawks In Semi Dark High School Thriller

The grafted Tiger edged the Blackhawks 5 to 4 in a narrow late inning victory on the high school field. Blackhawks led 4 0 until the seventh when Tigers capitalized on three errors and De Moss stole second scoring the tying run. DeMoss, Trader and Bailey key the rally as Robison wild pitches produced the winning tally. Tigers next play Carr China club at 5 30 p m Tuesday.

Tiger Blackhawks White Robison Blackhawk Tigers Batley Hawks DeMoss Trader Mitter Bailey Goodnow Carr China Club

Radio survey outlines five test sites for coverage

The report details plans to set up five stations in Charleston area and other locations Beckley Logan Rommey Moundville Elkins Clarksburg Richwood to test radio coverage. Regular stations previously used included Charleston Huntington Wheeling Fairmont and Clarksburg with Cumberland Maryland for the eastern segment. Municipalities may install their own receivers if the test proves favorable.

Comumuca Charleston Beckley Logan Rommey Moundaville Elkins Clarksburg Richwood McGregor C. Shaw DeMoss Bailey P. Cous Poe Barkins Smith Rinnin L. Shaw Hunting ‘Tote Ts Millefiere Wheeling Fairmont Blackhawks Pan- McMullen J. Goodnow Cumberland Robison Goodnow Bartlett Doe Mitter C. Agittt Willis Gatrell Tigers

Judge calls special term for bank building title transfer

Morgantown June 12 Judge Minter L Wilson announced a special term of circuit court on June 24 to finalize negotiations for the transfer of title to the former Second National Bank building. The property was purchased by E M Cassady Jr executive head of the Farmers and Merchants Bank.

Morgantown Minter L. Wilson Circuit Court Second Natinal Bank E. M. Cassady, Jr Farmers and Merchants. Bank

Braddock Louis Bout Faces Garden Legal Fight

World heavyweight champion James J. Braddock and challenger Joe Louis prepared for a 15 round title clash at Comiskey Park on June 22 amid Garden plans to sue any party tied to Braddock’s contract. Col Kilpatrick said damages suits would target all involved while Foley claimed the fight would proceed. Braddock drilled at Grand Beach and Louis sparred with five partners as organizers pursued a legal battle with renewed motions for a rehearing.

Chicago Madison Square Garden Corporation James J. Braddock Joe Louis Comiskey Park John Reed Kilpatrick the Garden Everyote Braddock Max Schimeling Garden Joe Foley Grand Beach Mich Louis

Fiduciary accounts for final settlement in Williams will

Notice states fiduciary accounts of W E Williams and W A Williams joint executors of Sophronia Williams deceased are before the commissioner of accounts for final settlement. Given under hand June 5 1937, John K Burdett Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County W Va June 5 12.

W. E. Williams W. A. Williams Sophronia Williams John K. Burdett Taylor

Raid arrests and seizure at Shannon Branch and Lattle Buffalo Creek

June 12 reports show Irwin Mullens posting bond before Magistrate A Henchey on a charge linked to a cow theft. Deputies John Mullens Cecil Bramfield and Russell Hylton announced the confiscation of 23 sixty-gallon mash barrels a 50-gallon still and 13 gallons of corn whiskey in a raid on Lattle Buffalo Creek near Shannon Branch.

Logan John Mullens Cecil Bramfield Russell Hylton Lattle Buffalo Creek

Piano sale and rental listings in Wheeling and Ohio area

Classified notice discusses a small upright piano on lease transfer, urging prompt cash discounts, with guarantee and street address in Wheeling West Virginia. Also includes rental ads for 2 room and 310 apartments at 306 Maple and a Moler Leadership teaching service in Beatty Ci ture with contact in Ohio. Includes a May 26 to June 25 date span.

F. C. Heil Box Wheeling W.va Moler Beatty Citure Moitr System W. Fifth Civicthsnati, O

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