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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

6

Wes Ferrell and Buck Newsom Shine in Trades Impact

The Boston Senators duo Buck Newsom and Wes Ferrell rebounded to strong form after a midseason swap. Ferrell pitched 12 innings for a 2-1 win over the Tigers, Newsom followed with an 8-2 victory over the White Sox. Yankees widen AL lead with Gomez seven strikeouts in a 4-1 win over Cleveland. Giants rally to beat Pirates 5-4. Cardinals topple Phillies 7-6. Browns edge Athletics 3-2. Dodgers-Reds game rained out.

Associated Press Washington Boston Buck ‘Newsom Wes Ferrell Senators Red Sox Newsom Ferrell Nats Tatil White Sox Tigers Yanks West Rick Mel Almada Ben Chapman Yankees New Yorkers Cleveland Indians Lefty Gomez Giants Pirates New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Boston Bees Cardinals Phillies St. Louis Browns Athletics Dodgers Cincinnati Reds

Babe Barna Debuts in Major League with Athletics at First Base

Babe Barna, former Rosemont Cubs star and WV State League champion, started for the Philadelphia Athletics at first base against the St Louis Browns. He handled nine putouts and one assist with two double plays, drew a walk but went hitless in four official at bats.

Rosemont Cubs West Virginia Grafton Barna Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Vail

Married Men Triumph In Local Diamond Contest

The married men of Pruntytown defeated the single men 9 to 3 on the Hazel Atlas diamond in Fetterman last night. Bill Shriver, for Benedicts, struck out seven. Dave Pawcett fanned 11 in six innings. In Chicago, June 17, the looming James Braddock Joe Louis title bout stirs betting, with Louis favored to win despite Braddock’s limited purse earnings. The boxing commission weighs referees as the bout nears.

Pruntytown Fetterman Bill Shriver Benedicts Dave Pawcett Chicago James J. Braddock Joe Louis Louis Braddock Max Baer Randolph St Daugherty Kenosha Wis Bartlett Lee Tucker W. Shriver Pion Osing State Boxing Commission Peingle G. Whitescarve Little Phil" Colton Raantees) Selins Dave Miller Tommy ‘Thomas B. Whiteschiver Josh McNamara Frank Chas Whitescarver H. Robinson J. Gathrop C. Hibbs H. McDaniel

How They Stand Yesterday's Results in Baseball

Yesterday's scores show New York 5 Pittsburgh 4 and St Louis 7 Philadelphia 6. Boston Chicago and Cincinnati Brooklyn games were postponed due to rain.

New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn

Cards Enjoy Cohen song fuels Cardinals rally

St Louis fans credit George M. Cohan inspired tune for the Cardinals’ surge in the NL race. Pepper Martin and Frankie Frisch praise the chant “What team! What a team!” as the club wins 10 of 11. Standings show tight battles with New York and Brooklyn near the top.

ST. Louis St. Looey Cardinals George M. Cohan Cohan W. L. Pet Chicago New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Nan Philadelphia Cincinnati Cardinals Pepper Martin Frankie Frisch Knights of Old Cardinal Frisch Missouri Detroit Cleveland St. Looey Boys Washington

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Dames Today Card

American League results show New York 4 Cleveland 1 and Boston 3 Chicago 2 with St Louis 3 Philadelphia 2 and Washington 2 Detroit 2. Scheduled games include MacFayden vs Lee and Hub Bell vs Bavers or Swift Dean.

Chicago Boston Dietrich Stratton Walberg Wilson Cleveland New York Whitehead Allen Hadley St. Louis Philadelphia Hildickron Ross Detroit Washington Lawson Appleton Deshong

California Heavyweight Title Bout Result

Vincent Lopez of Los Angeles defeated Len Hall of Nebraska in a best two of three match to claim the California heavyweight championship. Lopez, listed at 225 pounds, prevailed after a tight sequence of rounds ending the bout in Los Angeles.

Angeles Vincent Lopez Los Angeles Len Hall California

Yesterday's Stars Shake Up Major League Action

Yesterday's stars included George Selkirk and Lefty Gomez driving in three with a bases loaded double in a 4-1 Yankees win over the Indians. Mel Ott delivered the tying single in Giants 5-4 win over the Pirates. Buck Newsom struck out eight in a 3-2 Red Sox win over the White Sox. Jimmy Brown produced the winning run in a 7-6 Cardinals victory over the Phillies. Beau Bell connected for a go ahead single in a 3-2 Browns win over the Athletics. Wes Ferrell went eight and a third innings for a 2-1 Senators win over the Tigers.

George Selkirk Lefty Gomez Yankees Farmer Gomez Indians Mel Ott Giants Pirates Buck Newsom Red Sox White Sox Jimmy Brown Cardinals Phillies Beau Bell Browns Atheltics Wes Ferrell Senators Tigers

USC Favored To Win NCAA Track Title Meet in Berkeley

Nearly 300 athletes attend as USC is picked to capture the team championship with Stanford second and Indiana third. Michigan is forecast fourth, followed by Washington State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Temple and Pittsburgh. USC benefits from Bill Sifton and Earle Meadows, high jump? pole vault threats, while John Woodruff and six Pitt Panthers arrive for the meet and challenge in distance events.

Berkeley Calif National Collegiate Athletic Association University of Southern California Stanford Indiana Michigan Washington State Notre Dame Ohio State Temple Pittsburgh Southern California Bill Sifton Earle Meadows Johnny Woodruff Woodruff Pitt Panthers Ed Mason Eugene Taano

Fights Last Night Across Cities

In Ponca City Oklahoma junior Munsell 177 from Oklahoma City defeated Billy Treest 181 in Chicago. In Waterloo Henry Schaft 147 from Minneapolis KOed Wesley Ca. In Oakland Sunny Jim McVey 198 from Pittsburgh stopped Pepe Del Rio 190 from Mexico City. Maxie Berger 136 1 4 from Montreal outpointed Johnny Morro 127 1 2 in New York. Carl Gugiano 135 from Tampa outpointed Lou Feldman 133 from New York. Ralph Zannelli 146 1 2 from Woonsocket technically KOed Johnny Studley 149 from Providence.

Ponca City Okla Junior Munsell Oklahoma City Billy Treest Chicago Waterloo Henry Schaft Minneapolis Johnny Cosgrove Wesley Oakland Cal Sunny Jim McVey Pittsburgh Pepe del Rio Mexico City New York Maxie Berger Montreal Johnny Morro Hartford Conn Carl Red 'Gugiano Tampa Fla Lou Feldman Woonsocket R. I Ralph Zannelli Johnny Studley Providence

Wider Liquor Licenses Scrutiny Tightens State Rules

The commission outlines stricter liquor license rules requiring three years in-state operation under the same title for pharmacists to qualify. It notes purchases must be made through the commission with blocks allocated to stores and bans undercutting prices. The measure aims to curb abuse while deeming the process suitable for applicants.

Lewis Defied in UMW Monobers Strike Record

Fragmentary OCR notes show Lewis defying UMW members during a strike action. Details are unclear due to poor text, but reference to labor dispute and organized labor context suggests a confrontation at a workplace or union meeting.

Lewis U. M. W. Monobers

Folio Claims West Virginia Welterweight Title

Johnny Folio rises as the new welterweight champion of West Virginia after ten rounds of action against Carl Turner at Carmichael auditorium Clarkshoro. Paul Oger presents the belt buckle, Lambert defeats McCoy, Cononie and Myers battle to a draw, with Jimmy Smith edging Bud Huston in the opener.

Turner Carl Follo Johnny Lambert Fred Lambert Fairmont Mason McjCoy Clarksburg Cononie Jimmy Smith Buckhannon Negro Bud Huston

Chicago Goes Sports Crazy

Chicago buzzes with Braddock vs Louis hype, Cubs vs White Sox world series chatter, and Saturday’s American Derby at Washington Park. Freddy Lindstrom eyes a comeback, Clay Bryant shines with 18 straight scoreless innings, and local bets lean toward Louis. the piece also notes Joe Louis possibly touring Europe and Cincinnati Reds trading rumors.

Eddie Briet Chicago Braddock Louis Sporting Cubs White Sox Washington Park Wes Lindstrom Freddy Lindstrom Giant Cub Dodger Kenosha Freddy Dodgers Clay Bryant Cubs Joe Louis Mike Aacobs Europe Cincinnati Reds

Bride and bridegroom flee amid wedding day glare

Mrs John Mack Brown 30 wore pink mousseline and lace as she married the bridegroom in a single-ring ceremony officiated by Rev Willsie Martin. Outside, thousands jammed the church as Mendelssohn and a star’s song filled the air and photographers flashed. The couple escaped in a police escorted car.

John Mack Brown Raymond Willsie Martin Mendelssohn Nelson Eddy

Stockholders Notice Detail Settlements and Dues

The notice lists stockholder Hettie Cather who bought shares on November 18, 1904 and January 10, 1928 now asked to pay 2074.67 dollars in Receiver Rinehart’s filing. Paul S. Ward, owner of four shares bought April 20, 1920 and November 18, 1925, is asked to pay 518.67 dollars plus interest from June 1, 1937. Many settlements have been reached with stockholders in the closed bank.

Hettie Cather Rinehart Paul S. Ward

Dating Bureau Continued From Page One

A fragment recalls a dating bureau discussion about ages sixteen and seventeen. A speaker notes seeing “just as pretty girls as I’ve seen anywhere” and hints at questions about supply. The snippet ends unresolved.

Dating bureau at girls school aims to improve home life

Mrs Burnham discusses a rotating dating bureau at the school for under 18 girls. Three young men have already applied with one admirer eager for a parlor visit. The superintendent notes marriages may enter the scene as girls are prepared for rehabilitation and serious relationships.

Mrs. Burnham

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