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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

6

Lowly Browns Score Double Win on Yanks and Giants

The Browns toppled the Yankees 12-6 in the first game and 5-2 in the second, led by Pincher Vernon Merifiedy’s homer as New York slumped after a rough day. The Reds beat the Dodgers 5-2 behind Curt Davis, while the Giants were shutout by Max Turner and Truett Sewell in a 5-0 and 5-3 loss. Cardinals defeated the Phillies 9-3 and 3-1 to complete a twin bill sweep.

Bill White Amsociated Press Mudville Casey New York Yankees Giants Dodgers Browns Vernon Merifiedy Whitt Brooklyn Whitlow Wyatt Deason Cincinnati Linus Frey Paul Derringer Reds Curt Davis Brooks Jim Turner Hesty Pirates Polo Grounds Maxtcer Truett Sewell Bill St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Fiddler Mc

National League Results and Probable Pitchers

Yesterday's results show New York 0 over Newark 3 and Brooklyn 0 over Baltimore 4. The box lists games with innings, probable pitchers for Pittsburgh at Bristol, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and other matchups with pitchers such as Mac Payden, Bauers, Picchiota, Posedel, and Vandermeer.

New York Newark Brooklyn A Ee Hoan Ae Pash Sines Pittsburgh Bristol Mac Payden Bauers Brown Picchiota Posedél Strineevich St. Louis Shoun Casey Chicago Root Lohman Pcincinnati Philadelphia Vandermeer Beck

Baseball Scores Show Redriuts and Quick Trades

Yankees lose twice to St Louis 12 to 6 and 6 to 5 while Boston beats Chicago 4 to 3 and 14 to 5. Cleveland outslug Philadelphia 4 to 2 and 4 to 3. Detroit defeats Washington 8 to 7 in 12 innings. Podki's Game No Fallies scheduled today.

St. Louis New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Washington Podki

Baseball Openers and Scores Across League Action

Gee and Jack Russell combined on eight hits in the opener while Len Warneke pitched well and Johnny Mize hit his 18th homer in the afterpiece. The Cubs and Bees split a doubleheader with Claude Passeau tossing five h itters to win 9-1 after an 11 inning 5-4 loss due to errors. Ted Williams homered in the 12th to lift the Red Sox 4-3 over the White Sox as Williams and Wilson and Cronin fueled a 14-5 nightcap. The Indians beat the Athletics 4-2 on Feller’s three hitter and 12 strikeouts and 4-3 on Milnar’s eight hit outing, easing tensions with Oscar Vitt. Detroit swept Washington 8-7 as McCosky scored the winning run in the eighth.

Chicago White Sox Jack Wilson Joe Cronin Cleveland Indians Oscar Vitt Athletics Bob Feller al Milnar Detroit Tigers Washington Nats Barney McCosky

Snead Leads at Toledo in Sixteenth Annual Four Ball

Sixteen top professionals head home with winnings totaling $6,500. Sam Snead and Ralph G imong captured the tournament with a plus 15, Jim Demerer and Dick Metz finished plus 12 to place for prize money. Other teams earned between $350 and $900 as the field distributed $1,500 to the winners and $700 to Jimmy Demerer, boosting his season total to $8,477.

Toledo Sam Snead Shawnee-On-Delaware Ralph Guidanl Chicago Snead Guidabl Jimmy Demerer Houston Tex Dick Metz Ben Hogan

Welch Logan Break Even In Only League Contest

Rain washed out most Mountain State league games Sunday leaving Welch and Logan to split a doubleheader. Logan Seidel homered with two aboard in the ninth of game one to spark a four run rally, but Welch fell short 5-4. The Indians built a four run lead in game two and won 6-1.

Associated Press Welch Logan Seidel Miners Indians Williamson Toa Astard

Cards Better With Joe Gone

New York diary notes Dizzy Dean received one vote for the Texas league all star team. Joe Medwick faces fallout for fame while Christy Walsh lectures youngsters at the World’s Fair. References to Cubs, Hubbell, andMedwick talk. Fathers Day recap includes Walker, Rickey, Stevens, and Bregman. Oklahoma football alumni entering pro ranks. Cards’ dominance hinted at hotel use for Red Cross assistance.

New York Dizzy Dean Joe Medwick Christy Walsh Cubs Dean Ito Carl Hubbell Pough Cornell New York World-Telegram Jimmy Walker Branch Rickey Larry MacPhail Harry M. Stevens Aew Bregnaien Louis Godoy Oklahoma Medwick Southworth Red Cross Suffolk Downs

30 Players Enter Charleston Tennis Tourney

Charleston June 17 Officials accepted entries by 9 a.m. for West Virginia boys, Janes, and girls tennis tournaments. More than 30 players entered and three new champions are expected since last year's winners are now ineligible due to age limits.

Charleston West Virginia

Baseball Highlights From Yesterday's Games

Barney McCosky sparked the Tigers to an 8 7 win over Washington with a two run eighth. Bob Feller pitched a three hitter to beat the Athletics in the opener. Ted Williams and Jack Wilson contributed for the Red Sox in a 12th inning victory. Max Butcher and another pitcher led the Pirates to a 5 0 win over the Giants.

Associated Press Barney McCosky Tigers Washington Bob Feller IncMans Athletics Ted Williams Jack Wilson Red Sox Russell White Sox Max Butcher

Quality Wins Close Battle in Fetterman

Quality Market beat Fetterman 3 to 1 in seven innings on the First Ward diamond. McDaniel held the Market to six hits but walked two and took the loss while Swisher and Lobis held the First Ward to a lone fourth inning run. McMullen hit a three-base hit and doubled twice as Quality produced three runs, with key hits from Swisher and McDaniel to seal the win.

Swisher Lobis Fetterman Ward McDaniel McMullen F. Swisher H. McDaniel Hebb Oj Graham L. Swisher Grinnan Gerard R. Swisher Rf P Ou al J. Mitter Withers R. McDaniel P. Miter Collier McCue Rogers J. Miter Mitter Graham P. Mitter Jones

Louis Godoy Ready for Go in Yankee Stadium Bout

Promoter Mike Jacobs expects a $200000 gate for Joe Louis and Arturo Godoy’s 15 round heavyweight title rematch at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night. Louis, the champion, and challenger Godoy completed training as both sides anticipate a strong crowd.

Gayle Talbot New York Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Yann~kee Stadium Woods Mike Jacobs Airgside Goday Godey Chile Louis Lops Johnny Paythek Godoy Abgus Dean Artard Arturo

Newger Chosen For Welch League Nine

John W. Blakely, owner of the Welch Miners, announces Eddie Krainik of Cleveland will succeed Tex Stuart as manager. Krainik previously managed Welch in 1937 and 1938, was suspended then reinstated, and will take over tomorrow while Stuart remains as catcher.

WELCH John W. Blakely Welch Miners Eddie Krainik Cleveland Tex Stuart Krainik Stuart

Parsons Aims For Third Homer Sholze Cup Title

Parson leads hopeful field as 19 year old Mar swall College star seeks a third state closed tennis title and the Homer Sholze cup. Veterans Sam Cohn and B F Arkle return while young contenders include Lawrence Smith and Charney Gary. Dorothy Boil defends the women’s singles title as Charleston rivals Ann Miller Radcliffe Edmonds and Lisa Spilman enter strong field.

Charleston Delos (Deacon Ann Miller Radcliffe Edmonds Lisa Spilman

Parker Seeks To Keep Title In National Clay Courts

Frank Parker, defending champion and 1933 clay courts winner, opens his bid for a third title at the River Forest club as the 30th annual tournament begins. He faces Arthur Marx, son of Groucho Marx, while Robert Riggs and Alice Marble also advance in earlier rounds amid tight matches and past champions eye another crown.

Chicago Frank Parker River Forest Club Parker Arthur Marx Groucho Marx Robert Riggs United States England Riggs Tom Brown San Francisco Alice Marble Féamnis Kewise Itty Lawrence Winnetka Welby van Horn Los Angeles Bob Kamrath Texas Don Molveill Oklahoma City Edward Aloo Berkeley CRUE

Pro Am Battle Set for State Open Tournament Start

Huntington on June 17 reports the annual pro am battle ahead of a 72 hole state open championship. Clem Welchman of Logan leads the amateurs while I G Rocky Schorr of Bluefield chairs the organizing pro association as the open start approaches tomorrow.

Huntington Clem Welchman Logan I. G Rocky) Schorr Bluefield

Betty Kimble Concludes Sorivention Findings

Betty Kimble completes the Sorivention proceedings documented in the June report, finalizing official conclusions and noting key outcomes. The record records the closing remarks and the formalization of decisions.

Wey Betty Kimble

Carlin Edges Grafton In Tight 8 7 Victory

Carlin defeated Grafton 8 to 7 at Brownlow Park as Stolzenfels allowed 13 hits over nine innings. Murphy pitched nine for Carlin, with no extra base hits in the game. Grafton committed four errors while Carlin had three. the decisive run came in the first half of the ninth after a late rally.

Bobby Stolzenfels Grafton Independents Carlin Brownlow Park Independents Stolzenfels Murphy Grafton Abe EO Mitchell Morris Ay Haddix Cc. Mitchell Proudfoot B. Mitchell Reed Cross Gratton O A' Parlow Skinner Robinson P58 Newcome Roster Wilts Ita Weaver Jackson Henderson Haddix C. Mitchell Py Mitchell Parlow Rosier Stollen Furlow Ett Aera Ott Stolzenfels Stolzenféls Widpitch Skinnér Phillips

Noted Heart Specialist Urges Americans to Walk and Cycle

Boston June 1 Dr Paul D White a renowned heart specialist urged Americans to curb excessive use of motor cars and turn to walking and cycling as the automotive industry devoted itself largely to national defense.

Boston Paul D. White Iso Automotive

War era quotes mix with political notes and fuel curb calls

The text compiles fragmented remarks about aiding civilization, industrial output, and civilian shelter. It references government actions to conserve fuel, accelerate air raid preparations, and adapt infrastructure for civilian use, along with Senate tax discussions and wartime leaders urging endurance and action.

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Charleston to Host 24th State Trapshooting Meet

Announcement of the 24th annual state trapshooting tournament to be held at Charleston. Events include team shoot, singles, doubles, handicap, and other divisions as part of the program at the Gun Club.

Charleston Aysenink Priday Stoot

Italy conducts raids across fronts in North Africa

A French broadcast reports Italian air operations in North Africa were described as violent. Italy claimed succession of attacks on air bases in Libya and surrounding territories, with claims of downed craft and munitions destruction.

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