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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
5
Major league pennant races hinge on two strong pitchers Dizzy Dean and Bob Feller. Dean’s arm troubles keep him out of action as the Cubs beat the Bees 5 2 while New York trims Cleveland’s lead to a half game with a 7 4 win over the Yankees. The Yankees rally after two outs highlight two late scoring plays and Rip Radcliffe’s error.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Ernie Dusek 229 from Omaha defeated Hans Barber 234 from Cambridge in 30 44. In Boston Steve Casey 225 from Ireland defeated Yvon Robert 220 from Montreal in two of three falls. In Harrisburg Orville Brown 228 from Wallace Kansas pinned Prince Briu Pinder 225 from Calcutta India in 27 20.
Seattle middleweight Freddie Steele won a non title decision over Sally Krieg, both linked to 161 and 164 weight notes in separate mentions. Detroit saw Kayo Morgan defeat Jose Santos as a 120 to 124 percent matchup with international framing. New York coverage records Eddie McGeever stopping Honey Melody, while Newark reports Ray Miller outpointing Herbie, with city bouts across Newark New York Boston and Scranton noted.
Spectator crowd of over 2,000 watched Max Schmeling take it easy after a stiff six-round workout in New York as his training progresses satisfactorily.
In St Louis on June 15 the 38th Western Open enters its second 18 holes. Ralph Guidghi opened with a 71 to hold a one stroke lead over Sam Snead Paul Runyan Tony Penna Floyd Farley Ray Mangrum and others. Sid Richardson led amateur challengers with a 74.
National League results included Chicago 5 Boston 2 New York 5 Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 4 Philadelphia 3. Tonight Pittsburgh visits New York Tobin Castleman Chicago meets Boston Bryant versus MacFayden Cincinnati at Brooklyn night game Davis or Schott against Presswell St Louis at Philadelphia Shaw against Bivess.
The American League results show New York 7 over Chicago 4 and Philadelphia 8 over Detroit 2. Washington defeated Cleveland 7 to 6 as Caen lists Whitehill and Leonard for Washington. Boston triumphed 5 to 3 against St. Louis with Dickman or Rogers facing Hildebrand.
Speculators pay $100 per copy for Schmeling Louis ringside seats and $12,000 worth bought by publisher Annenberg signaling a high stakes boxing season. Amid market chatter, other sports tips and coaching talk pepper the page as fans eye box office bets and potential matchups.
Huntington June 15 Deacon Parsons captured the West Virginia junior tennis title for the second time by defeating Dunham of Parkersburg 6-2 6-3 6-2. He beat Thomas Howell 6-3 6-1 in the semifinal and teamed with Rodney of Huntington to win junior doubles 6-1 6-1 6-0. Vebron Steele of Bluefield won the boys singles 6-1 6-4 over Joe Neal of Huntington. Parsons and Steele advance to the Mid-Atlantic tournament June 21-22 in Chanestown with 45 participants statewide.
The West Virginia chapter of the Sons of the Revolution elected five new members including J Woodrow Cooley and Harold N Dooley of Fairchance Pennsylvania and Dr. John R Simpson dean of the West Virginia University College of Medicine.
BLEATILE June 15 Pra Sete wins as rat is hurt by a punch in a 10 round decision. Sally Krieger, New York City Jewish boxer, drops a close decision to the champion, rocking the champ with a right flush in the final rounds. Steele led through most rounds. Krieger won rounds six and eight. others even.
In the second round of the women's Western Open, Helen Hicks Harb of Little Rock faced Beatrice Barrett of Minneapolis, while Patty Berg and Mrs Charles Newbold dueled. Babe Didrikson and Betty Botterill also clashed as Harb’s fate hung on a stronger mountain performance. Barrett led by two strokes after 12 holes, with Rieche and Shaw among early contenders.
Charleston June 15 The Unemployment Compensation department reminded employers that the deadline for filing reports of contributions to the state fund for 1936 has been extended to July 26. Employers with eight or more workers contributing to the state fund are eligible for a 90 percent credit on the federal tax.
Joe Louis asserts readiness for the next clash with Max Schmeling at Yan Keen Stadium next week. The champion promises a decisive finish, aiming to force a stoppage in four rounds if Schmeling fights in his usual style. The context recalls their brutal prior encounter and the lingering doubts about Louis’s approach.
The Welch Miners defeated Huntington 13-3 with five home runs, aided by Catcher Broskie who hit two. Beckley, leaders of Mountain State, lost to Logan's Indians 5-3. Rookie McClue limited the Bluefield Bluegrays to six hits as Williamson and others were unable to mount a comeback.
Huntington rode a two run fifth to tie the game and added two more in the sixth to beat Logan 8 to 6. Huntington and Welch collide again tonight while Bluefield visits Williamson and Logan hosts Beckley in other district action.
Bluefield Virginia hosts an amateur boxing night featuring Mose Brown of Highcoal versus Billy Bratton in a state championship clash with Brown aiming to turn pro. Red Phila faces Cecil Frye in a welterweight semi final while a golf hole in one highlights Mercer club action as Rangely shoots 68.
Audubon Indiana June 15 A prediction by Byron White's uncle states the University of Colorado football star will sign with a professional club over pursuing a Rhodes scholarship. Attorney Charles S. White says Byron will likely accept a Pirates offer and views it as the sensible decision.
The speaker contemplates a three year legal studies path in the United States. He mentions Pittsburgh as a potential base with two suitable universities, suggesting American legal education surpasses Oxford for his goals and praising the synergy of American schooling and credentials.
In baseball action yesterday several stars delivered. Peacock singled for the Red Sox in the eighth to drive in two in a 5 3 win over the Browns Curt Davis was the losing pitcher. Cardinals beat the Phillies 4 2 on strong hitting by Gaye Seven. Cecil Travis led the Senators to a 7 6 win over the Indians with a run and two singles. Carleton drove in Que Tun and scored while tossing seven strong innings against the Bees in a 5 2 Cubs victory. Myril Hoag and Johnny Murphy sparked the Yankees in a 7 4 loss to the White Sox with Hoag hitting a bases loaded triple and Murphy tossing seven innings of no hit ball. Mel Ott homered and singled twice as the Giants rallied for a 5 3 defeat of the Pirates. Ike Nelson of the Athletics held the Tigers to eight hits and drove in two in an 8 2 win. The wage hour bill, a major Roosevelt recommendation, passed the House 290 to 89 and moved toward the White House. The Senate approval and other measures followed as lawmakers debated antitrust probes. Gallery crowds pressed for entry as lawmakers considered or tabled various bills. A plan to investigate monopoly in radio was defeated 234 to 101. Senator Wagner pushed forward legislation on railroad loan liberalization, but prospects looked dim for passage this session.
Senator Barkley of Kentucky urged the Senate to finish the flood control bill before adjourning. He said no need to adjourn this week if opponents want to talk. The chamber approved most relief provisions but rejected two rural electrification administration amendments.
Legal notice to creditors of U. S. Cleavenger deceased to present claims with vouchers by December 12 1938 at the Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building Graf ton West Virginia. Beneficiaries must appear June 6 1938 to protect interests. Also a June 25 1938 public auction of Mary H. Largent et al vs J W Hamilton Jr deeds in West Grafton Walnut Street front 80 feet back 156 feet with two story dwelling and garage present terms one third cash and balance in six months and one year with notes and bond posted by G W Ford.
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