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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

5

Reds Regain First As Fast Moving Card Nips Dodgers

The St Louis Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 1 with unearned runs from four Dodgers errors. Clyde Shoun gave up four hits in his first start while the Cincinnati Reds won 6 2 over Philadelphia to reclaim first place. Whitey Moore in eight innings allowed only two hits. The New York Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 2 1 as Paul Dean dominated the mound. The Boston Bees swept a doubleheader from the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 3 and 5 1 thanks to strong pitching from Bill Posedel and Al Piechota, lifting Bees to sixth place. The American League had an idle day.

Judson Bailey Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Billy Southworth Chicago Cubs Dodgers Redbirds Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn St. Louis Clyde Shoun Reds Philadelphia Phillies Whitey Moore John Vander Meer Bees Pirates New York Giants Paul Dean Dean Cubs Boston Bees Bill Posedelnd al Piechota Pittsburgh

Louis Poised to Start Thursday Pitching Deep Fastballs

The report notes Louis appears likely to start Thursday, with Buch out of the lineup. It describes Louis throwing his high hard one confidently, suggesting he is two outs away from a likely appearance on the mound.

Buch Louis

Open Tourney Play Started

Huntington June 18 Pro am winner Jack Hoblitzell and Jules Blanton took victory on an extra hole in the state open golf tournament opener. Weighman of Logan competes in 72 hole medal play, 36 today and 36 tomorrow, with a professional winner each year in the seven year history. Parker and Weighman, also of Logan, were disqualified for not carrying score cards, while Noblitzell and Blanton continued the match finishing on the 19th with Blanton birdie three.

Huntington Jack Hoblitzell Jules Blanton Clem Weighman Logan Weighman Bob Parker Parkersburg Guyan Club Fallre Noblitzell Blanton

Huntington Has Edge in State Tennis Tournament

Charleston June 18 The junior boys and girls tennis tournament moved toward semi finals with Huntington players dominating. Charley Schoen advanced to the semis while St John Hayman from Huntington also reached the round, and Johnny Jones was set to face Paul Lingo, a leading Charleston contender.

Charleston Almmered Tor Erong Huntington Charley Schoen Huntington St John Hayman Hunt Johnny Jones Paul Lingo

Cornell DREW Hope of East Cornell DREW HOPE OF EAST

Poughkeepsie June 18 Cornell is favored to win the intercollegiate rowing association’s 43rd annual water carnival on the Hudson. Washington is the favorite, California has won the last plenty of races, while Cornell seeks its first win since 1930 amid a wide open field and several four mile trials.

Bill Boni Poughkeepsie N. Y Cornell Intercollegiate Rowing Association California Washington Navy Syracuse Wisconsin Columbia Hudson East Cornel

Flemington Ball Team Tops Wyatt Nine in Summer League

Flemington's entry in Harrison county league defeated Wyatt 14 to 6 on Sunday for their first league win this summer. First Baseman McCauley slugged a double a triple and a home run as Grove drove in eight runs with Kittle strong on the mound. The scoring line shows Flemington 14 Wyatt 6 with Kittle and Hawkins,Enoch,Salentro and Keasling credited in the box.

Flemington Wyatt McCauley Grove Kittle Hawkins Enoch Salentro Keasling

Boxing Results From Night Across Multiple Cities

The Associated Press reports last night’s boxing results with several decisions and draws. Notable bouts: Edsie Langer and Phil Sack both listed with Chicago ties. Pete Scalzo and Bernie Friedkin fought to a draw in New York. Pete Lello of Gary defeated Jimmy Vaughn in Garfield New Jersey. Charley Burley beat Carl Dell in Holyoke. Al Rith outpointed Johnny Cabello in New York. Tommy Forte defeated Paul Jackson in Allentown Philadelphia Reading, with the latter bout ending 8 rounds.

Holyoke Mass Charley Burley Pittsburgh Carl Dell New York al Rith Johnny Cabello Puerto Rico Allentown Tommy Forte Philadelphia Paul Jackson Reading

Betty Lee Threatens Title at 31st Charleston Open

In Charleston on June 18 Betty Lee drives left handed to challenge Dorothy Bell for a third straight women’s title as Ann Miller and others eye the crown. Deloc Parsons seeks a third men’s singles trophy with Charley Gore among challengers.

Charleston Morgantown Betty Lee Dorothy Bell Deloc (Deacon) Parsons Huntington Ann Miller Miss Lee Miss Bell Miss Miller Herman Bennett Kanawha County Barbara Edmonds Parsons Hs Parsons Homer Schulze Hunington Charley Gore Kanawha

Yesterday's Stars No Games Today Highlight Strong Pitching

Paul Dean limited the Cubs to six hits to beat them again in a week. Clyde Shoun held the Dodgers to four hits in going the distance for the first time since 1938. Lloyd Moore worked the mound in relief for Betis Worlt, allowing two Phillies hits the rest of the game. Bill Posdel and Al Picchota each limited the Pirates to six hits as Boston swept the doubleheader.

Paul Dean Giants Cubs Clyde Shoun Cardinals Dodgers Lloyd Moore Betis Worlt Phillies Bill Posedel al Picchota Bees Pirates Boston

Heavy title could leave our country card hurlers go distance

Baseball and boxing notes from New York sports desk discuss Arturo Godoy vs Joe Louis potential heavyweight defense abroad, possible forfeit, and a return bout contract. Odds favor Louis. gate may top 160000 dollars, with 35 percent to Godoy if he defends abroad. Also Cardinal pitchers near distance with 45000 in Louis vs Godoy pool and other league notes.

Sid Feder New York al Weill Weill Weskit Arturo Godoy South America Joe Louis Yankee Stadium Louis Fistiana United States Primo Paulino Uzcudun Rome Godoy Argentina Sich Fellows Alberto Lovell Bob Pastor Weill John Hancock Mike Sacobs Arturo

Baseball results from yesterday across the NL

Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2 while St. Louis beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 and New York edged Chicago 2 to 1. Boston and Pittsburgh played to a 5 to 5 tie then Pittsburgh won 3 to 1 in a second game.

Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn New York Chicago Boston Pittsburgh

Today's Baseball Schedule With Probable Pitchers

The card lists games across the National and American Leagues with probable pitchers. St Louis at Brooklyn Bowman to Hamlin, Chicago at New York Olsen against Lehrman, Cincinnati at Philadelphia Walters versus Mulcahy, only games scheduled. Yesterday there were no league games recorded, New York at Chicago Donald against E Smith, Boston at St Louis Harris versus Auker, Washington at Cleveland Leonard versus A Smith, Philadelphia at Detroit Dean against Rowe.

St. Louis Brooklyn Bowman Hamlin Chicago New York Olsen Lehrman Cincinnati Philadelphia Rugury Walters Mulcahy Donald E. Smith Boston St. . Louis Harris Auker Washington Cleveland Leonard A. Smith Detroit Dean Rowe Ww. L. Pek Bt. Louis

Best players stay in meet on third day of tourney

Chicago June 18 top seeds Riggs and Parker advanced as unseeded challengers chased upsets at the national clay courts tennis tourney. Riggs idle yesterday faces William Reedy of Los Angeles while Parker, second seed, meets Charles Mattman of Los Angeles after a 6-3 6-1 6-3 win over Arthur Marx. William Talbert of Cincinnati meets third seed Don McNeill of Oklahoma City.

Chicago Bobby Riggs William Reedy Los Angeles Frank Parker Pasadena Calif Charles Mattman Parker Arthur Marx Marx William Talbert Cincinnati Don McNeill Oklahoma City

Welby Van Horn and Marble Shine in Open Tennis Round

Welby Van Horn, paired with McNeill, faced Jack Wathers of Miami and Edward Alloo of Berkeley as McNeill fell in a four set marathon 6-2 6-4 3-6 6-1. Alice Marble advanced to the third round by defeating Edna Shalala 6-3 6-1 while Helen Bernhard sat out today.

Welby van Horn McNeill Jack Wathers Miami Edward Alloo Berkeley Calif van Horn Alice Marble England United States Edna Shalala Cleveland Miss Marble Helen Bernhard New York City

Washington Senators Slip Toward Bottom of AL Standings

Washington rivals slump as the Senators sit eighth in the American League amid one of the worst periods in 20 years. Pitching and fielding crumble while hitting wanes. manager Bucky Harris exhausts every option besides asking owner Clark Griffith to pitch.

Washington Senators Bucky Harris Clark Griffith

France Expects End But Demands Honor in Peace Talks

French leaders refuse to accept shameful terms and insist on spiritual freedom for their people. Navy and air forces are reported intact, while the front is described as disorganized with German forces splitting French units into four ribbons. German spearheads push toward Dipon Autun and the Doubs Jura area near the Swiss frontier.

Dipon Autun Loire Paris Doubs Jura

Petains Plea Heard In U S June Broadcast

New York June 18 More history in the making as Marshal Henri Petain France new premier pleads for a separate peace in a 115 word French broadcast The world learns France will quit The day also marks Churchill's London address reaffirming Britain's war resolve The radio listings note anti war talks and programs across networks with discussions on mobilization and protecting America.

New York America Henri Petain France NBC CBS Germany Churchill Great Britain London Rope WEAF MBS WJZ WABC L. D. Thill Col. Louis Johnson C. J. McLeod Heidt Cornelia Otis Skinner Europe

Radio Schedule Highlights West Virginia Station 890kc

Central West Virginia's 890kc station airs NBC and CBS programs from 5:30 to 10:45 pm. Listings include Bettencourt, Thomas, Douglas, Kell, and Weaver, with sports, news, and variety shows. Multiple networks broadcast programs like Amos 'n Andy, Easy Aces, Fibber McGee and Molly, Cavalcade, and The Stardusters among others.

NBC WJZ Jose Bettencourt Nbc-Weaf Yvette Sores CBS Paul Sullivan KDKA WMMN Troubadors Lowell Thomas MBS the World Today Paul Douglas Fulton Lewis, Jr Fred Waring Chesterfield Pleasure Amos 'N Andy Mr. Keen News of Europe Lanny Ross Nbc-Weaf—School of New York the Stardusters Cean Miller WEAF Uncle Walter Wwaney Cas—Four Clubmen WLW Cecil Golly Edwin C. Hill RDKA Bob Chester Will Osborne

Radio Schedule Fragments From Early Broadcasts

A scrambled listing shows radio program slots across networks WEAF NBC CBS and WJZ with times like 12 30 2 45 4 and 11 30 a m including Ben Berle orchestra Vic and Sade Girl Alone serial Hedda Hopper and Farm and Home hour plus pan America and Children’s hour and race coverage at Delaware Park and Aqueduct detailing ongoing broadcasts and lineups.

WEAF NBC Ben Berle Vic and Sade CBS Chain Fletcher Wiley Hall Hedda Hopper WJZ Pan-Armerica MBS

Locusts Sweep Western West Virginia in 17 Year Cycle

Locust swarms spread across counties west and south of a Ravenswood to Bluefield line in western West Virginia. Entomologist Waldo Craig says the 17 year cicadas appeared late May and will vanish by July 1. Damage comes from females laying eggs in branches, affecting primarily young shoots. Swarms are confined to eastern Morgan and western Berkeley ridges in the eastern panhandle, with Raleigh and Fayette counties largely spared.

Charleston West Virginia Waldo Craig Ravenswood Bluefield Panhandle Morgan County Berkeley County Cabell Wayne Lincoln Logan Ning Boone Wyoming McDowell Mason, Putman Kanawha Raleigh Fayette Wood County Craig Eastern Panhandle

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