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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1937
Page
5
The American League and National League clash ends with Chicago teams leading the pack. Pirates slump as Giants struggle. Yankees, White Sox, Cubs, and Tigers show mixed form on a long Western swing. DiMaggio and Gehrig power the Yankees. Dean returns for the Cardinals as teams head into tomorrow’s idle slate.
London June 14 William Woodward announced Omaha would not start in the Ascot Gold Cup on June 17 due to a leg injury after a practice gallop. The three year old champion of America in 1935 was sidelined by a slight left foreleg tendon problem.
Allan Gould reports on America's 10 man golf team led by Ralph Guldahl Sammy Snead and Byron Nedson sailing for Southport to duel Britain’s pros including Henry Cotton in the Ryder Cup fashion 1927. Guldahl’s Oakland Hills success boosts hopes of victory abroad and a strong showing in Carnoustie with Walter Hagen as non playing captain.
Chicago’s Light Horse Harry Cooper leads year’s money list after finishing fourth at the National Open in Birmingham. Through January to June he has earned 8592, with Henry Picard and Sam Snead next in line and the ten top money winners listed by name and total earnings.
Standings summarize yesterday's results across leagues. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 6-4 while St. Louis outscored Chicago 16-3 and New York 16-8 in separate games. Boston, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and others posted wins with varied scores.
Eighth district posts of the American Legion announce their annual convention on June 19 and 20 in Webster Springs. Okey M. Cogar, commander, says expected guests include Claude Smith of St. Albans, past department commander, and Department Commander Charles E. Booth.
The West Virginia Affiliated Sportsmen's Association sets a two day convention for September 17 and 18 in Webster Springs. Dr. J H Mayo of Buckhannon serves as president as the executive committee approves the dates.
In Princeton on June 14, officials announce the new airport will be dedicated August 14. The event marks the completion of the facility and its readiness for public use.
ST Louis June 14 Bill DeWitt vice president of the St Louis Browns denied persistent rumors that Rollie Hemsley the team's regular catcher had been traded to Detroit for two players and 10000 He said Detroit had made no definite offer but there were a couple of deals pending one of which probably will involve Hemsley He hoped to push the deals to completion before the trading deadline at midnight tomorrow.
Charleston witnesses a historic baseball holiday with four major league teams playing a double header to aid anti tuberculosis funds. The Senators facing the Phillies in game one and the Reds versus the Athletics in game two drew a projected crowd of 10,000 as stars from all four clubs attended a pre game parade. Notables included Connie Mack and Judge O Branham with former Charlestonians among the anticipated players.
Chicago sports gossip piece from June 14 covers boxing and racing buzz. Joe Louis versus James Braddock slated for June 22 with odds around 2 to 1, local excitement at Soldier Field and Kenosha workouts, plus notes on baseball, golf, and other sports figures and events in Chicago.
Clair Bee, famed basketball coach and athletic director at Long Island University, will return to his alma mater Waynesburg College to deliver the principal address at the alumni association banquet tomorrow evening. The 1925 Waynesburg graduate is slated to speak after completing engagements in Pennsylvania.
In a 5-1 opener Reds beat Ghants-Davis 5-1 with Davis, Riggs hitting two homers and Castleman taking the loss. Tigers win 3-1 behind Auker five-hitter. Walker drives rally with a triple. Yankees rally features Lazzeri homer with two on in 16-9 win and DiMaggio belts three homers across games. Cardinals top Bees 6-2 as Dean and Medwick contribute. Indians edge Athletics 2-1 opener as Allen fans nine. Phillies top Cubs 16-8 with Klein driving in three. nightcap 4-3. White Sox sweep Senators 9-4 and 8-2 behind Appling and Bonita.
A moving specialty note for Ellers' Taxi and Transfer Dependable Taxi Service lists contact details and a June July 7 window. The advertisement highlights hauling and taxi services with phone 11 and residence 895 M.
An advertisement for Royal Typewriter Agency promoting sales and service for Royal typewriters. It notes service for buyers in the US and cautions buyers elsewhere, listing Clyde S. Holt Co at 313 Adams Street, Fairmont, with a phone contact 480 for sales and service.
The Welch Miners edged the Bluefield Blue Grays 8 to 6 after a three-run rally in the tenth inning. Malatin doubled and, with two singles and a fielder's choice, Welch pushed across three runs as Bluefield answered with one in the bottom of the frame. Peckley won both ends of a doubleheader from Logan's Indians 4-1 and 10-4, while Williamson mirrored the feat against Huntington 10-2 and 3-1.
Pittsburgh livestock market report shows hogs 2 500 head active and steady to 10 cents lower, cattle 650 with steers up to 25 cents, heifers and bulls steady, cows steady to stronger, calves steady, vealers good and choice 9.50 to 10.00, lambs and sheep mixed with spring lambs at 13.75 top and overall sheep at 5.00 down. Direct sales include 1,500 hogs and 150 direct cattle.
County Agent John M. Pierpont estimates Harrison county farmers will receive over 9000 dollars from selling 6300 wool fleeces. Clear medium wool is expected to fetch a record 48.81 cents per pound, over 10 cents higher than last year.
F Leslie Body manager of the Upper Monongahela Valley association reports all booths for the Fairmont housing exhibit are reserved. The event runs from June 17 to June 19.
Central West Virginia Baptist plans a Sunday School convention with Mildred Trickett of Elkins serving as president. The event details appear incomplete on the clipping.
Agriculture department officials said 300 Japanese beetle traps will be placed here this week to combat pests.
Grafton Drug and Chemical invites visitors to stop at the fountain for toasted sandwiches and a range of foods. The venue features Maxwell House coffee brewed in a Siléx maker, salads, soups, baked beans, pastries, and Hagan Ice Cream, encouraging guests to refresh themselves in town.
Franco’s Insurgent forces tightened around Bilbao as they closed the ring from the east and south amid bitter fighting. The attack cut the city off, with refugees fleeing west as more than 1,000 prisoners, including frontline commanders, were captured in yesterday’s operations.
The Parsons disappearance case prompted a renewed search plan with a defined passel from Gould Road to Oxhead Road, no dogs used, observers ordered to stay clear. William H Parsons issued a ninth appeal to abductors as investigators weigh murder or kidnapping theories in this federal state local probe.
Police tracked a $25,000 ransom note found Wednesday night while confusion grew over Mrs. Parsons disappearance from a home near here. Marilyn Parsons’ sister and the Rus sian-born roommate Anna Kupryanova disagreements surfaced in reports. Howard McDonald, Parsons sister, flew from Los Angeles to seek kidnappers, hoping she may still be alive and that suspects will contact the family soon.
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