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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1936

Page

6

Cubs Power Surges as They Win Ninth Straight

The Chicago Cubs crushed the Boston Bees 17 to 1 as Tex Carleton allowed eight hits, extending their nine game win streak and moving toward matching 1935 form. The St. Louis Cardinals edged the Phillies 3 to 2 in 11 innings, while the Pirates won 3 to 2 over the Giants. In the American League, the Yankees led Detroit 6 to 3, with the Red Sox rainout keeping standings tight. Buck Newsom scattered five hits to blank the White Sox 6–0, and Cleveland moved to third as the Senators defeated them.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cubs Chicago Windy City Becaus Boston Bees Tex Carleton Cub Hurler Gashouse Gang Phils Rip Collins Pirates New York Giants Bill Swift Carl Hubbell Dodgers Reds Yanks Yankees Detroit ‘Tigers Red Sox Cleveland Indians Senators Buck Newsom White Sox

Lefty Hutchinson to Pitch Rosemont Philippi Game Sunday

Lefty Hutchinson has drawn the starting assignment for Rosemont versus Philippi in Taylor county tomorrow afternoon at 3 Oclock. Hutchinson and the pitchers are undefeated this season. Earlier, Hank Mazza started for the Cubs against Rowlesburg this afternoon.

Lefty" Hutchinson Ed Reppert Rosemont

Rushaway to Feature Race in Detroit Derby

Rushaway the iron horse dominates an eight entry field at 123 pounds for the third Detroit derby worth 25 000. A G Tarn’s black gelding seeks a record after winning the Illinois and Latonia derbies and tying the Louisiana derby. Split Second of the King ranch arrives to challenge with jockey Ira Hanford riding, carrying 114 pounds. Max Hirsch trains Split Second and expects a strong bid.

Detroit Iron Horse A. G. Tarn King Ranchily Max Hirsch Bold Venture Ira Hanford Split

Wrestling News Roundup from Newark Allentown and North Bergen

Newark and Allentown results feature Dave Levin 192 of Jamaica NJ defeating Ali Baba 210 of Detroit on a foul in 21 minutes. Gus Sonnenberg 205 of Boston defeated Ralph Garibadli 203 of St Louis in 13 44. Chief Little Wolf 216 of Colorado threw Hank Barber 216 of Hanover in 20 22.

Newark N. J Dave Levin Jamaica Ali Baba Detroit Allentown Gus _ Sonnenberg Boston Ralph Garibadli St. Louis North Bergen Little Wolf Colorado Hank Barber Hanover

Louis Seems Sure to Win

Lakewood New Jersey June 13 Joe Louis looks set to defeat Max Schmeling in four rounds or fewer. Trainers and managers emphasize Louis's improving form and potential uppercut while Schmeling trains steadily. Louis weighs about 198 pounds but aims for 195, with Braddock title shot planned for September.

Lakewood N. J Joe Louis Max Schmeling Louis der Maxie Joe Schmeling Blackbur John Roxborough Braddock

National League results and upcoming games summary

Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh defeated New York 3 to 2 while Chicago routed Boston 17 to 1 and St. Louis beat Philadelphia 3 to 2 in 11 innings. Brooklyn and Cincinnati delayed. Planned Today: New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St. Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Chicago. In the American League New York topped Detroit 9 to 6 and Washington beat Chicago 6 to 0 while St. Louis and Boston rainout. Cleveland and Philadelphia to play later.

Pittsburgh New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Detroit Washington Cleveland L. Pet

Braddock Still the Same Old Braddock After Title Win

James J Braddock marks one year as heavyweight champion while maintaining modest life. From dock worker to world champ, Braddock remains affable and financially cautious, still living in a small New Jersey apartment as talk of a possible bout with Joe Louis looms this fall.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Jimmy Braddock Max Baer James J. Braddock Hoboken Poke Griffin Braddock Griffin Art Lasky John Henry Lewis Lewis Joe Gould Gould Lasky Baer New Jersey Relief Society Long Island City New Jersey Braddocks Joe Louis

Sullivan Grabs Major League Batting Lead

New York June 11. Giants manager Bill Terry, aging and ailing, ceded the pace setting spot in the weekly batting race as Billy Sullivan of the Cleveland Indians vaulted to the top by hitting safely in seven of 16 at bats. Sullivan leads both leagues with a .411 average. Rookie Stu Martin of the St. Louis Cardinals rose to the National League lead with a .391 mark. In the American League Lou Gehrig of the Yankees and Joe DiMaggio of the Red Sox slipped back, DiMaggio dropping to .363. In the NL, Johnnie Moore of the Phillies moved up to second despite an injured shoulder.

New York Bill Terry New York Giants Billy Sullivan Cleveland Indians Terry Stu Martin St. Louis Cardinal Giants Boston Cleveland Sullivan America Washington New York Detroit Yankee Wallopers Lou Gehrig Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Joe DiMaggio Johnny Moore Phillies

Cleveland at Philadelphia and other NBA matchups

Basketball schedule lists Cleveland visiting Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston with two games noted.

45,000 Fans Expected To See Princeton Tourney

Princeton New Jersey June 13 A brief but potent tradition of excitement and record smashing is expected to bring upwards of 45 000 fans to Palmer stadium to day to see a track meet which already has shattered one tradition The third Princeton invitation meet comprises seven events with an entry list limited to a few of the nation's outstanding stars in each It doesn’t cost spectators anything this year It is probably the only modern major athletic event barring crew races which has ever been conducted without an admission fee The meet mirrors its two predecessors which brought unprecedented throngs of paying customers to Princeton

Princeton N. J Palmer Stadium

West Virginia youth tennis crowns decided at Huntington

Deacon Parsons, 15, earned a West Virginia spot for the Middle Atlantic junior tournament by beating Jimmy Gray 6-1 6-4 8-6 in Huntington state final. Rodney Wolford won the boys title by upsetting Charles Schoen 0-6 6-1 6-1. Junior doubles went to Dave Doughty and Walter Schuster of Parkersburg over Schoen and Jack Hamilton 6-1 6-1 6-3.

Charleston Deacon Parsons Huntington West Virginia Parsons Jimmy Gray Rodney Wolford Charles Schoen Dave Doughty Walter Schuster Parkersburg Schoen Jack Hamilton Gang Huntington Tennis Club Bluefield Tomorow Eddie Buckle Ridds Jones Lloyd Feuchtenberger Bluefield Beckley and Hinton Capital City Greenbrier Valley Combination Sam Cohn Aubrey Smith Cohn Charleston Rifle Club West Virginia Rifle League

Crucial test for leaders in Mid Atlantic race

Zanesville Greys head the league with Akron one game back in the Mid Atlantic pennant race as of July 4. Canton beat Akron 19 to 10 while Johnstown toppled Akron with strong pitching. Charleston spurred a 6-4 win over Portsmouth, Dayton beat Huntington 9-8, and Gray of Dayton had four hits. Today’s schedule features Huntington at Portsmouth, Charleston at Dayton, Zanesville at Akron, and Canton at Johnstown.

Associated Press Zanesville S. Greys Akron Mid-Atlantic Jeague Greys Dayton Ducks Canton Terriers Johnstown Ransdall, Schamp R. Brown Senators Charleston Portsmouth Dayton Huntington Gray

Car Accident Injures Miss Dorsey in Kanawha County

Charleston report details Miss Myrtle Dorsey of Clendennin struck by an automobile causing a fractured collar bone. She becomes the 152nd injury in Kanawha County since January 1, with twenty eight fatalities overall.

Charleston Myrtle Dorsey Clendennin Kanawha

Boxing Card Arranged At Cops Parley For June Fight Night

Fairmont boxing cards move to open spaces on June 22 featuring seven bouts in a 42 round program under the West Virginia Fraternal Order of Police. Headliner Aubrey Kid Martin, WV lightweight champion, faces Jess Calhoun of Cincinnati in ten rounds, with other bouts including Jack Martin vs Mickie Brown and Kid Cook vs Simon Nebolsky. Three referees will oversee the card. tickets available at the police station.

Fairmont West Virginia Jack Martin Beckley Mickie Brown Cincinnati Kid Cook Huntington Simon Nebolsky Battling Torchy Morgantown Buster Bell Charleston Bobby Morris Eddie Myers Uniontown Sammy Terchy Homer Oldaker Clarksburg

Fights Last Night In Hollywood and San Diego Card

Carmen Barth from Cleveland outpointed Swede Berglund of San Diego in ten rounds while Hank Hankinson of Akron outpointed Lee Savoldi from St Paul in another ten round bout in San Diego.

Hollywood Calif Carmen Barth Cleveland Swede Berglund San Diego Hank Hankinson Akron Ohio Lee Savoldi St. Paul

Landon Ready to Launch Campaign Now

Governor Alf Landon signals a rapid start to the Republican campaign after congratulating Joan Hamilton on becoming RNC chairman. He declares, I want to get the campaign plans underway right away, and says he will handle his part of the campaign himself.

Landon Hamilton Lanson Clyde M. Reed Kansas Joan Hamilton Republican National Committee Knox Rough Riders

Modern Cinderella story in Sunday American Weekly

One of America s richest young men helps a poor girl in a feature tale from the June 14 issue of the American Weekly magazine packaged with the Baltimore Sunday American. Your newsdealer will supply your copy.

America American Weekly Baltimore American

The Lady Consents at Opera House and Rogers Yankee at Strand

Ann Harding and Herbe Marshall star in The Lady Consents a sharp comedy on marriage change at the Opera House with Margaret Lindsay Walter Abel and others. Also 20th Century Fox reissues A Connecticut Yankee at the Strand with Myrna Loy Maureen O Sullivan and William Farnum in a Twain era romp.

Ann Harding Opera House Sund Herbe Marshall Margaret Lindsay Talbot Walter Abel Edward Ellis Hebbart Cavanaugh Tika Chase Stephen Roberts Edward Kaufman Will Rogers 20Th Century-Fox Strand Theatre Rogers Mark Twain Myrna Loy Maureen O'Sullivan William Farnum Frank Al‘bertson William Conselman David Butler Sya Fox Connecticut

Strand Theatre Revival of Rogers Comedy Classic

Strand Theatre revives a beloved Rogers classic as Americas most cherished comedian contributes his greatest work. The screening draws fans and critics, highlighting enduring charm and historic cinema appeal.

Rogers America

Dixie Theatre To Open New Farce “arry To Bed”

New Dixie Mary Boland and Charlie Rug gles star in a riotous honeymoon farce at the Dixie Theatre. The veteran cast portrays a couple who marry after twenty years engagement and embark on a trip filled with ludicrous situations. Charlie appears as mous2.

Mary Boland Charlie Ruggles Arry Dixie Theatre Charlie

Landon Looms Over GOP as Convention Opens

The Republican National Committee backs Landon after a graft of leadership shifts with Charles D. Hilles backing. Rumors of a stadium ceremony fade as the party eyes a front porch strategy, likely in Topeka, and notes Knox's rising momentum aided by former senators Reed and Bingham.

Republican National Committee Landon John Hamilton Charles D. Hilles Old Guard New York Hamilton Philadelphia Roosevelt-Garner Topeka Independence Kan Snell Bertrand Snell Frederick Steiner Knox Chicago Arthur Vandenberg Michigan London Moses New Hampshire Reed Pennsylvania Bingham Connecticut Alfred E. Smith John W. Davis Ely Massachusetts

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