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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1938

Page

5

Dizzy Dean Still Out of Box Score for Cubs

Chicago overview of Dizzy Dean’s ongoing arm troubles with the Cubs. He was left in Chicago for examinations by a specialist after another flare of shoulder muscle inflammation. Manager Grimm and owner Wrigley remain hopeful, noting the 188000 dollar deal and past performances while Dean awaits a clear prognosis.

Chicago Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Ol' Diz Dean Diz Cubs Grimm Charles Drake P. K. Wrigley Afi Wrigley Louis Philadelphia Mick

Tigers Farmout By Associated Press

Detroit Tigers pitcher Cletus Elwood Poffenberger, known for fines and disciplinary trouble, is sent on a farm system tour with the Charleston Senators of the Middle Atlantic league. Manager Cochrane expresses anger at his offbeat career, while plans to use Harry Eisenstat or Jake Wade as a starting left-hander are mentioned.

Associated Press Cletus Elwood _Poffenberger Detroit ‘Tigers Béota the Baron Tigers Berigals Charleston Senators Pottenberzer Cochrane Benators Eith Harry Eisenstat Jake Wade Wotti Anders Fat Boots

Charleston Boy May Pitch for Senators in Tense Game

Coffman, who pitched for Charleston in 1935, may return to mound for the Tigers to impress old friends. Harry Kuntaschain, curve ball artist for the Senators, will likely start, with rookie Walter Reinhardt catching. Manager Red O’Malley hopes to rest his ailing ankle as the Senators, after a 9-7 six inning win over Canton, hold fourth in the Middle Atlantic and fall from third to Portsmouth.

Charleston Coffman Buick Coffman Tigers Harry Kuntaschain Senators Walter Reinhardt Red O'Malley Canton Middle Atlantic Portsmouth

Loveland Wins Game Over Fetterman 5 to 2

Loveland rallied with runs in the fourth seventh and eighth innings to defeat Fetterman 5 to 2 on the Fetterman diamond. Stolzenfels pitched all nine, while Loveland compiled 13 hits off B Hebb. Five two base hits highlighted the attack. one error per side marred the contest. A rematch is set for Thursday at the First Ward diamond.

Loveland Fetterman Stolzenfels B. Hebb Ward

Bengals Split Two Contests In Mountain State League

The Beckley Bengals, leaders, split a doubleheader with Huntington Bees, with Huntington winning 6-0 in a protested playoff and Beckley taking the regular game 6-2 behind Garatta. Bluefield Bluegrays swept Welch 7-2 and 14. Logan Indians blanked Willdingon Colts 2-0 led by Vernon Kohler. Siémson, Cincinnati hurler, is noted on tonight’s slate in Logan.

Beckley Bengals Hunington Bees Doublehender Raleigh Countians Beckley Huntington Bengals Garatta Bluegrays Welch Logan Indians Vernon Kohler Willldingon Colts Cincinnnati Stout Siémson Logan Hure Tington and Werth Spo

Yanks Defeat Indians to Push Lead in Tight Thriller

Yankees rally past Cleveland 7-6 at home as Bill Dickey walks and Joe Gordon homer to cap a late surge. Rufus the Red also homered for New York, while Bob Feller started strong before Hampered by early deficits. Giants split with St Louis in a doubleheader, Cubs and Dodgers win, Athletics and Pirates also post wins.

Associated’ Press Babe Ruth Supreme Authority Yankees Cleveland Indians Yanks Indians Bob Feller Tribe Charley Ruff Rufus the Red Johnny Allen Johnny Feller

Yesterday's Stars Highlight Giants and Cardinals Victory

Yesterday's Stars shows Harry Danning going three-for-three for the Giants in an opening win while Bob Welland pitched six hits to power the Cardinals to a second game victory. Bob Johnson starred for the Athletics, driving in eight runs in an opening win over the Browns with two homers. Pirates and Yankees also posted key wins as Rizzuto homered for the Pirates and Fletcher drove in the go ahead run in the Yankees game.

Harry Danning Giants Bob Welland Cardinals Danning Welland Bob Johnson Athletics Browns

Tigers win doubleheader with late rallies and strong pitching

In the opener Charley Gehringer delivered the key hit as Detroit rode a late rally to an 18-12 victory. Fitsimmons blanked the Cubs with four hits in the nightcap, while a man’s eight-inning double produced the winning run and Walker homered in the ninth to seal the second win.

Man Walker

Guldahl Aims for Western Open Victory repeat star’s bold bid

Ralph Guldahl, rising from a Texas caddy past, leads as a favorite at Denver for the 72-hole Western Open. His U S Open wins set a pace with a 284 total, six strokes ahead, as the field prepares for the final rounds and looming Cincinnati and Cleveland opens.

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Reds buy pitcher Walters from Philadelphia on June 13

Cincinnati announces the purchase of pitcher Bucky Walters from Al Hollings in a deal reported by the Times-Star. The terms are unclear but fall within a wide range of 0 to 960000 dollars, with Davis and Hollings linked as catcher and owner respectively.

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Death of 85 year old railroader Nuggent

David H. Nuggent, aged 85, former Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad employee, died at his home in Hinton. He served 53 years with the railroad, including a period at Thurmond.

Hinton David H. Nuggent Hig Niugert Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Thurmond

Beckley Centennial Vesper to Feature Rev. Speer Address

The Rev. Robert E. Speer of New York will deliver the sermon at Beckley’s centennial vesper service next Sunday. The event honors Beckley’s 100th anniversary with a city observance.

Beckley Robert E. Speer New York

Reds Chuckle Over Vander Meer Aged Twice In One Tale

Sid Feder reports the Reds enjoy a double chuckle over Johnny Vander Meer, first for being found pitching in a Jersey church league in ’33 and then for a transferred papers mix up that led to him becoming a free agent before Cincinnati picked him up. Also notes Dempsey’s pride and the rumor mill on trades and pitchers in early June baseball chatter.

Sid Feder New York Reds Johnny Vander Meer Dodgers Dayton Judge Landis Brooklyn Jack Dempsey Jack Talways Guldahl Dean Bratch Rickey Ralph Guidahi Bobby Jones Ruffort van S Mudge Cubs Erle “Lombardi Buddy Hassett Cincinnati the McCoy Red Sox Fritz Ostermueller Johnny Marcum Indiana Mace Brown Pirates

National League Yesterday's Baseball Results Summary

Boston defeated Cincinnati 8 to 5 in 10 innings while Cincinnati won 7 to 4 in the second game. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 11 to 5. Chicago edged Brooklyn 9 to 3 and Brooklyn later shut out Chicago 6 to 0 in the second game. New York and St Louis split a doubleheader with 6 to 6 in the first game and St Louis winning the second.

Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn New York

Sports and personalities mix in summer notes and boasts

The column surveys summer sports scenes at Columbia with quotes on officiating and player behavior. It mentions Wally Simpson at Goshen trotting meet, Helen Wills favored in nationals, and Louis and Maxie facing tough bouts. It closes with playful team quips about the Cubs and Yankees rosters.

Wet Finger Red Sox Yankees Oscar Vitt Columbia Wally Simpson Goshen Helen Wills Chapple Blackburn Louis Max Joe Maxie The Cubs Harrnett Yanks Dickey Ham

Grafton Quality Market Routs Kingmont 4 3 In Thriller

In a lone Saturday Valley League game at Athletic Field Grafton Quality Market defeated Kingmont 4 to 3. Lefty Shomate pitched well, allowing six hits while yielding two runs in the second and seventh innings. Ross Gerard hit a decisive fourth inning homer driving in two as the home team broke a 2 2 tie. An injury to Bensky forced lineup changes including L Jones catching and Bartlett moving to second.

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DIES WILLIAMSON Drowns Injured Diver Hatfield Dies

Mack Hatfield, 32, disabled since an injury 16 years ago from diving in the Tug River, dies at his home in Matewan after completing high school by correspondence despite limited mobility.

Saturday Scorelines From Chicago to Monohgah

Chicago 4 Boston 18 Detroit 18 Washington 12 Grafton 4 Kingmont 8 Olarksburg 8 Unitzed 7 Grant Town 4 Monohgah 2 Readouts show uneven results across cities with Detroit and Olarksburg posting higher tallies than their opponents while Monohgah and Grant Town trailed.

Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Eich Grafton Kingmont Olarksburg Unitzed Grant Town Monohgah

Heat Likely to Slow Schmeling in Louis Bout

Heat during the June 22 boxing night could hamper Max Schmeling as he trains in Pompton Lakes and Speculator, with Joe Louis poised to face him in New York. The article notes past heat effects on Schmeling and suggests an alibi if the heat becomes a factor during the bout.

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Pittsburgh Markets Produce and Livestock Trends

Pittsburgh reports June 13 market briefs from the U.S. and Pa. Dept. of Agriculture. Produce demand is moderate with apples and potatoes showing steadier prices across stock and new stock, while Virginia and Maine fruit and stock offerings appear in specific price ranges. Hog and cattle slaughter and trading patterns show steady to higher prices, with live weights and direct sales noted and beef cattle quoted across several ranges.

Pittsburgh New York North Carolina Maine

Fiduciary Notice Final Settlement in Guardianship and Estate

Commissioner of accounts announces final settlement of fiduciary accounts for George Flaharty guardian R Redinger and executor John W Snider for Hliza last will. Notice dated May 9 1938 provides details of proceedings and hand signature by William P Samples.

Commissioner of Accounts John W. Snider Hliza Hind R. Redinger George Flaharty William P Samples

Livestock Price Report Shows Mixed Cattle and Lamb Markets

The market lists bulk cows at 4.75 with some to 4.60 and fat cattle up to 0.95. Calves bring 6.50, with steady to strong trends. Wool and prime lots reach 9.00 to 6.05, top selections at 10.00. Sheep at 11.00 with 300 direct, spring lambs scarce, mixed sales 10.00 to 50. Prices indicate around 26 lower. shorn lambs noted.

Pittsburgh U. S Dept. Agr

Summers County Board proposes 318,181 bond election

The Summers County Board of Education proposed a 318,181 bond issue for a school program. The money would be used to match federal funds and support planned improvements in Summers County schools.

Hinton Summers County Board of Education PWA

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