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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1937
Page
6
The Pirates defeated the Giants as Carl Hubbell faltered once more, dropping New York to second place behind the Cubs who also benefited from Clay Bryant securing his fifth win. Ruffing starred for the Yankees who beat the Indians 3 0 while Ruffing continued a strong run.
Washington June 16 A right handed pitcher who began in 1917 and later became president Franklin D Roosevelt will throw the first ball at baseballs all star game. Clark Griffith Washington Senators owner says a deal with Roosevelt was made before the deadline and baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis need not rule on it. This marks the first time a sitting president appears in the all star event.
Clay Bryant of the Cubs earned a win with five scoreless innings despite one hit as Chicago moved to first place. Joe DiMaggio and Red Ruffing led the Yankees with a triple and single apiece in a 16th straight game, Ruffing tossing a four hit shutout of the Indians. Johnny Mize fueled the Cardinals with three hits and two singles in a 13-4 win over the Phillies. Gus Suhr collected two hits and a homer for the Pirates in a 7-4 victory over the Giants. Al Hollingsworth kept the Dodgers' late rally in check as the Browns won 4-3.
The Grafton Tiers defeated the Carr China team 3-0 in a low scoring game at the athletic field. Walters of the Potters and Plum the Tiger pitcher dueled as the Tigers broke through with a three run rally in the sixth. DeMoss hit a homer and Trader and Batley added RBIs as Walters allowed four hits and struck out 12. Potters and Tigers meet again at 5 30 this evening with a Saturday game at 4 p.m against Kinemonthie.
Chicago on June 16 buzzes as Joe Louis known as the Brown Bomber readies for his world heavyweight title defense next Tuesday. Fans, merchants, and local barbers report strong ticket interest and widespread anticipation across darktown neighborhoods with broadcasts planned in clubs and halls.
Berkeley Calif June 16 nearly 300 runners and field athletes gathered at Edward Field for the national collegiate championships trials featuring Michigan Wolverines stars and a who’s who of top colleges including Columbia Wisconsin Notre Dame Chicago and Michigan State along with Temple and Stanford hopefuls. Notable figures include Bob Osgood who recently beat Forrest Towns high hurdles mark and Eulace Peacock among sprinters. Trials start Friday with Towns as the heavy favorite as teams from Rite pirates and others prime for Friday and Saturday events.
Reports from Harelon Kansas City and Indianapolis detail matches with several results. Joe Cox of 294 pounds from Kansas City beat opponents including Dtan Detton of Salt Lake City in 28 minutes. Everett Marsh of La Junta defeated Juan Humberto in one fall.
The favored USC Trojans face key challengers including Weight Tossers Tom Montgomery Al Hershey Jim Reynolds and Pete Zagar along with Middle-Distance Runners Jack Weiershauser. Pole vault holds 14 feet 11 inches for Meadows and Sefton as trials begin Friday with most events reporting by tomorrow.
London June 16. Frank Parker risks losing his Davis Cup place as Wayne Sabin tops him in a Queens Club match. Parker’s forehand and tactics falter while Sabin proves steadier in baseline rallies. Pate watches as Sabin gains first-choice status for potential singles. Budge Grant and Gene Mako remain in reserve with recent round wins.
The Associated Press reports Sim Snead of White Sulphur Springs joined Ryder Cup teammates in New York and pledged to give his best to win the British Open. Denny Shute, PGA champion, is also on the squad. West Virginians hope major British crowns return to the United States.
Kenosha Wisconsin June reports portray Joe Louis still dangerous in drills and planning for a September bout with Max Schmeling. Braddock looms as a future opponent with recent workouts described as his best since Baer era, while other boxing chatter includes Dizzy Dean trade rumors and Cubs All Star talk.
Don Budge and Helen Jacobs were seeded first in the Wimbledon singles, both favored to contend for titles in the men’s and women’s events. The announcement sets the field as the top seeds for the tournament.
A garbled classified notice advertises rental rooms and a single room apartment at 221 Mapte Avenue with unclear pricing and conditions. The legible fragment mentions a location, a rent notice, and a general housing listing, but many words are distorted.
The all English tennis championship starts Monday with Budge, the top American, given preference over Baron Gottfried von Cramm who is seeded No 2. Miss Jacobs, defending champion in the women's division, was also noted.
Hank Gaguin went to the plate five times in the Huntington Bees victory over the Logan Indians, grabbing a home run a triple and two doubles to lead batting honors in the Mountain State league. The Bees’ win lifted Huntington from the cellar while Logan fell from the standings. Welch downed Williamson 8 to 6 to tighten the Miners’ grip on first place. William son rallied belatedly as Logan and Huntington set rematches, with Welch hosting Williamson and Logan facing Huntington.
New York light heavyweight Harry Balsamo 160 pounds halted Jim Belmont 160 pounds in New York. Pittsburgh contender Lewis 178 pounds from Phoenix fought but fell to a knockout. World boxing report notes the rapid finish and crowded arena atmosphere.
Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh beating New York 7 to 5 and Cincinnati 4 to Brooklyn 3. Chicago edged Boston 5 to 4, while St. Louis overwhelmed Philadelphia 18 to 4. Standings list New York leading with 29 wins and 18 losses, Detroit at 30-5, and Chicago 28-20 amid a crowded American League.
Johnny Folio of Clarksburg meets Carl Turner of Fallon mont for the state welterweight title tonight at Carmichael's hall. A packed house is expected as Folio seeks his career best performance while Turner remains in peak shape. Gates open 7:30 with preliminaries at 9, a battle royal teased and bets circulating among local boxing fans.
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