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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1931

Page

6

Hagen Leads Western Open With 68 Shot Faltering Field

Walter Hagen, back in form after a two season drought, shot 68 to take a one stroke lead at the Western Open in Dayton. Ed Dudley and two others followed with 69 as Charles Garringer and Olin Dutra tied for third with 70. Defending champion Gene Sarazen, Lew Waldron, and Gene Marehi shared next at par.

Soaninlnshin WiHagen Ed. Dudley Wilmington Del Charles Garringer Indiapoli Olin Dutra Long Beach Cal Gene Saragen Lew Waldron Celina Gene Marehi Dayton

Joe Jacobs Seeks Attorney Over Purse Forfeiture Clause

Cleveland June 19 report states Joe Jacobs manager of Sehmel ng plans to consult an attorney before accepting the purse forfeiture clause of the no foul rule in effect when the Ger rat champion defends his title.

Joe Jacobs Cleveland Jon Jacobs Sehmelng

Cleveland boxing panel adopts no-decision rule in fouls

The Cleveland boxing commission declares there will be no decision in foul events and adds a provision that if a fighter is struck a low blow but can continue, he forfeits his entire purse if he refuses to proceed. This rule applies to bouts beginning July.

Cleveland Boxing Commission

New York Boxers Dominate In Outpoint Victories

In New York bouts Singer outpointed Lewin 10 to 5 in Philadelphia. Rosenbe outboxed Walker in Trenton. Olt defeated Schwartz in England by eight rounds. Mastro from Chicago beat O Dowd of Columbus in ten rounds.

New York AL Singer Lewin Philadelphia Jack Rosenbe Paulie Walker Trenton Andy Olt Chicago Earl Mastro Mike O'Dowd Columbus

P malone with five hits in doubleheader win for Phillies

Don Hurst drove in four runs with a home run and two singles as the Phillies beat the Reds 5-4. Carl Hubbell held the Pirates to six scattered hits and dominated the last eight innings for the Giants. Chick Hafey hit a late homer to lift the Cardinals 5-4 over the Boston Braves.

Don Hurst Phillies Reds Carl Hubbell Giants Pirates

Survivors Meet In Top Bracket of Semi Finals

In the western singles championship top bracket, Herbert L. Bowman of New York faces Marcel Trainville of Montreal tomorrow, while Harris Coggeshall of Des Moines, Iowa, meets George Jennings Jr. of Chicago in the lower bracket. The women’s semifinals were held today with Catherine Wolfe of Indianapolis paired against Ruth Riese of Saginaw and Clara Louise Zinke of Cincinnati facing May Cuerworst of Wichita.

Chicago Herbert L. Bowman New York Marcel Trainvile Montreal Ace Canada Harris Coggeshall Des Moines George Jennings, Jr Catherine Wolfe Indianapolis Ruth Riese Saginaw, Mich Clara Louise Zinke Cincinnati May Cuerworst Wichita, Kan

Boxing World Heavyweight Title Recognized by NBA

The National Boxing Association will recognize the Stribling vs Scimmling winner as world heavyweight champion after the Cleveland bout on July 8. Gen John V. Clinnin, NBA president, announced the ruling after an 18 to 1 vote and will present the championship belt at the event.

Chicago Theational Boxing Association Cleveland John V. Clinnin N. B. Ay Clinnin National Boxing Association

Al Singer Plans Return From Hiatus in New York

New York reports that former world light weight champion Al Singer, known as a stubborn battler, has begun a comeback after holding the title for several months last year. He aims to reclaim top status in upcoming bouts.

New York al Singer

Baer Gordon Reno bout stirs echoes of Rickard era

Reno’s 20 round heavyweight bout featuring Max Baer and Paulina Azeridan is set for July fourth drawing Dempsey era fans to the Silver Club arena. Promoter Jack Dempsey believes 15 000 fans will attend as Western wheat fields face army worm damage and railroads prepare sleeping cars for visitors.

Baer Uzcudun Reno Nev Jack —Dempsy Tex Rickard Pauline Azeundun Max Baer Dempsey Nevada Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries Thas Reno Silver Club Shelby Mont Tom Gibbons Pauline Urcadah

Champion outfought Massey at Madison Square Garden

He defeated Lew Massey of Philadelphia in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. The winner dominated eight rounds and showed no sign of a fragile chin as he absorbed Massey’s punches without slowing.

Lew Massey Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Massey

How They Stand National League Results and Schedule

National League yesterday saw St Louis beat Boston 6 4 and Brooklyn 7 0 while Chicago won 8 0 over Brooklyn. Today’s games include St Louis at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Philadelphia at Chicago. American League lists none scheduled with New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland. Mid Atlantic results show Fairmont beating Scottdale and Beckley routing Charleroi along with Wheeling over Altoona and Cumberland over Charleston. American Association games include Louisville 5 Kansas City 4 Minneapolis 8 Columbus 5 Toledo 8 St Paul 7 Indianapolis 6 and Milwaukee 8 ?.

St. Louis Boston York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Fairmont Scottdale Wheeling Altoona Cumberland Charleston Beckley Charleroi Johnstown Huntington Hagerstown Clarksburg American Association Louisville Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee

Major League Baseball Leaders and Standings Highlights

Associated Press summary of Thursday games lists top performers across leagues. Flendrick of the Reds and Terry of the Giants lead batting averages, Klein of the Phillies tops in RBIs and runs, with notable mentions of Arlett, Cuyler, Adams, and Worthington. Pitching leaders include Derringer and Mitchell with mixed team results and various season totals for home runs and stolen bases.

Klein Phillies Terry Giants Arlett Comorosky Pirates Cuyler Cubs Derringer Cardinals Mitchell Bush

Cardinals Win 5 10 4 Defeating Boston Braves

The St Louis Cardinals won 5 to 4 over the Boston Braves in their latest eastern tour opening. The champions collected five hits off two Boston pitchers while their own pitching was touched for 11. Wey hit a key double with three walks and two errors to spark a four-run seventh, and Hafey homered in the eighth for a fifth straight Cardinal victory.

Gabby St. Louis Cardinals Hays Boston Brandt Wey Chick Hafey

Baseball leaders and pitching notes from the era

The record lists top hitters and pitchers with names like Webb, Manush, Foxx, Ruth, Gehrig, Chapman, and Johnson. It shows team affiliations Senators Yankees Athletics Tigers and mentions pitching line Fischer and Burke with win loss tallies.

Morgan Indians Gochrane Athletics Ruth Yankees Simmons Manush Myer Senators Cronin Foxx Arts— Cronin Managh Ators Webb Red Sox Ruth and Gehrig Chapman Johnson Tigers Fischer Burke Worth

Giants Beat Pirates 3 1 Behind Hubbell Pitching

Carl Hubbell pitched six hits allowed and five strikeouts as the Giants won their sixth straight, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 to 1. The Cubs dropped ground with two losses to the Brooklyn Robins as Dazzy Vance and Pat Malone fared well in different games. Don Hurst powered the Phillies to a 5 4 win over Cincinnati, while eastern American League clubs traveled west.

Giants Carl Hubbell Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Robins Dazzy Vanes Speedhutler Hornsby Clan Pat Malone Tobins Sto Don Hurst Cincinnati Phillies Col Dan Howly Pup

Yale Makes Sweep Of Early Races At Annual Regatta

Yale swept the morning races at its annual regatta in New London against Harvard. Yale won the freshman sprint by three lengths and the junior varsity by three and a half lengths. Harvard led briefly in the JV before Yale surged to a clear victory.

Yale New London Conn Harvard Elis Crimson

Hunt Formula for Apology at Vatican Talks

June 19 report outlines two main issues between Haly and the Vatican the first a demand for an apology the second questions about the churchs political activity. Government insists on firm positions regarding Catholic action and clubs for Catholic laymen while Vatican signals willingness to discuss leading to a possible conciliation.

Roon Sear Haly Vatican Catholi Popular Iss

Federal Deficit Drops Below Billion Mark

Washington reports the federal deficit eased below the billion dollar threshold as June 17 income tax receipts totaled 89,910,855. The deficit closed at 946,020,000, marking the first dip under one billion in weeks and bringing the year to date near five million dollars under the 950 million target.

Washington Treasury Suma

Beer-Runner Still In Jail Facing $150,000 Bail

New York reports Arthur Dutch Schulty jailed with bail set at 150000 as police target public enemies amid tax investigators. He faces three gun charges after a gun battle with two detectives. his bodyguard Dan Amacia died from wounds.

New York Arthur Dutch” Schulty Schultz Dan Amacia

Torrio Invests Threat Looms Over Capone Succession

George B H Q Johnson, the director of the drive against Capone, has prepared to wage war on Torrio. While Johnson would not comment on rumors of Torrio's return, the district attorney announced plans for an offensive against Capone's successor.

George BH. Q. Johnson Capone Torrio Johnson

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