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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
6
Reds and Pirates surge toward third place within three games of the Cubs as Giants stumble. Diehard contenders Cincinnati and Pittsburgh gain momentum behind Vander Meer nohitters and a revived Pirates attack led by Klinger Tobin and Brown. Hubbell struggles as Hubbell’s control slips while Yankees Indians battle atop the American League with Feller, Pearson, Hadley and Bridges delivering decisive wins.
Fights last night in Windsor Detroit Milwaukee Marshalltown Sacramento New York Norristown Scranton featured knockouts and decision wins. Notable bouts included Bert Arndt vs K. Morgan in Windsor and Lloyd Marshall defeating Charlie Coates in Sacramento while Joey Fontana beat Jimmy Law Sister in New York.
Minneap olis June 17 The nation s track and field celebrities turn the University of Minnesota stadium into a testing ground today and Saturday in the 17th annual National Collegiate track and field meet Southern California is defending its team title and is the strong favorite to win a fourth straight year The Trojans boast star performers with about 80 other colleges represented in the largest field in the meets history
Ralph Guldahl captured his third consecutive Western Open, finishing with a six under par 65 and a 4 round total of 279 to win $750 from a $3,000 purse. Sam Snead tied for second at 286, with Toney Penna 289 and Leonard Dodson and Jimmie Thomson tied for fourth at 300.
A star studded field of 31 athletes led by Glenn Cunningham Archie San Romani Archie Williams gathers for Saturdays Princeton Invitational at Palmer Stadium Cunningham the likely mile favorite San Romani makes a comeback Mostert Belgian world three quarter mile holder Williams leads the 440 field with Ca gle Doug Raymond Phil Goold West Wallace Don Lash and Joe McClain headline strong 2 mile and other events feature additional top names scattered across the meet
New York report from June 17 describes Joe Louis sharpening, with trainer and managers noting Louis’s improved form and sharper punches ahead of the Schmeling title defense. Schmeling’s camp believes the challenger may press the pace, while officials prepare for final training and an upcoming athletic commission meeting.
Yesterday results show Pittsburgh 10 over New York 4 Philadelphia 3 over St Louis 2. Tonight games include St Louis at New York Warneke versus Gumbert, Chicago at Boston with Lee and Frerich against Turner and Lanning, Cincinnati at Brooklyn with Walters and Weaver against Mungo and Fitzsimmons, and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with Swift versus Hollingworth.
American League results show Cleveland 4 Washington 1 Detroit 12 Philadelphia 3 New York 5 Chicago 1 Boston 12 St. Louis 8. Standings list Cleveland and New York atop. upcoming games feature Ruffing versus Walkup in Cleveland at St. Louis, Washington at Detroit, Leonard and Ferrell versus Lawson and Auker, and Senet at Cleveland with Rouse?epodtin at Chicago Wilson versus Knott.
Vernon Kohler of Logan, a 17 year old southpaw, battled in a 18 inning feature until Williamson Colts edged Logan 4 to 3. Kohler struck out 26 batters, including 16 in the first nine frames, and Cincinnati bound hitter delivered a two run homer in the ninth to tie the game before the aid of Gessi’s homer for Williamson. The game was postponed from rain and other schedules shifted with Bluefield and Welch not playing. Williamson plays Huntington tonight, Welch at Beckley and Bluefield at Logan.
New York dispatch notes Mike Jacobs unlikely to sell out for Schmeling and Louis clash. Betting odds fluctuate from 7 5 to 9 5 and Louis support grows in Yorkville German community. British and New Zealand boxing links mentioned with Strickland expected to defend empire title in Toronto in August. Red Sox payroll details cited with $160000 net after obligations.
The owner Tom Yawkey smiles through a major feud pitting Joe McCarthy against Jimmy Dykes. Dykes accused Chicago White Sox sale of Lazzeri of selling brains while McCarthy urged Yankees to stop pro teams from dominating after Boston Sox swept the world champions three straight.
In Colorado Springs on June 17 the women’s western open featured three hopefuls to win their first major title. Patty Berg, facing veteran Opal Hill of Kansas City, met Hill in the semi finals while Beatrice Barrett, Helen Hoffmann of Salt Lake City, and Babe Didrikson of Beaumont, Texas pursued upset bids. Barrett drew Hill. Hoffmann and Didrikson were set to follow.
Bob Klinger and the Pirates held the Giants to five hits as they won 10-2. Tommy Bridges pitched six strong innings and drove in three as the Tigers beat the Athletics 12-3. Claude Passeau and the Phillies edged the Cardinals 3-2 with six hits. Joe Cronin and the Red Sox routed the Browns 12-8 with four RBIs on two doubles and two singles. Bobby Feller spun an eight inning gem for the Indians in a 4-1 victory over the Senators.
Grafton High School’s Quality Market Nine faces a strong Shamay squad at Athletic Field Saturday at 3 30 p m then travels to Monongah Sunday Manager Ross Gerard says Ron McKinney of Grafton High joins the lineup boosting the locals weak hitting attack McKinney a 350 hitter could solidify defense at first base Lef ty Shomate may start Saturdays game against Shamay with the hurler in top form and set to begin either Saturday or Sunday in the weekend set
AP reports Mehen, a West Virginia basketball figure, plans to play for Tennessee next year. The item notes Mehen’s height, ties to golf caddies, and references to football and other sports figures as context.
Fire destroyed the old tenant house on Mineral County property near Gerstell. The unoccupied dwelling burned with no injuries reported. Fire officials investigated the scene and determined the cause was not immediately known. Local responders contained the blaze and cleared the area.
Bluefield police and county authorities pursue the case of C. Pred Ferris reported missing after leaving Shady Springs in an employer A. G. Wright's car toward Bluefield. In Charleston an 80 year old book binding company owner from Mason County dies. funeral tomorrow.
On June 17 in Princeton a jury awarded $26,196 to Oscar Vecellio of Timann in his pe H Boost against Piping Nail Company of Baltimore. The suit stemmed from an alleged breach of contract in the construction of a sewage disposal plant at Bloefielt Virginia.
Special Commissioner set to offer for sale at public auction on July 9 1938 at 1 PM the 61 acre farm in Boothscreek District Taylor County near Hepbgibah Church and school. Five parcels span various acreages with oil gas coal rights reserved on an 8 acre parcel. Terms: one third cash and balance on credit for one and two years with notes and bond for sale. M Hollis or Joan R. notice appeared June 17 24 and July 1.
In the Circuit Court of Taylor County West Virginia A C Thomas administrator with the will annexed of Luzadder deceased issues a notice to all creditors including those holding judgments or liens on real estate to present their claims at the plaintiff's office. June 3 10 17.
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