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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1937

Page

5

Fight Experts Again Mourning for Louis Bandwagons

Alan Gould reports shifting expert sentiment toward Joe Louis in the upcoming heavyweight title defense against Jim Braddock at Comiskey Park. Betting expectations rise for a Louis victory possibly renewing plans for a Farr title bout in London, with promoters banking on a near million-dollar gate and lingering talk of possible English title alignment. Braddock remains unpredictable, with new aggressive training signaling a potential change in style. Louis reflects on a year since Schmeling loss, aiming for a knockout and historic triumph.

Alan Gould Chicago Piccadilly Joe Louis Jim Braddock Braddock Tommy Farr London Louis Mike Jacobs England New York Braidock Grand Beaor Mich James J. Braddock Comiskey Park Jim Jimmy

How They Stand Baseball Standings and Results

Yesterday’s results show Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 6 to 4, Cincinnati over New York 5 to 3, Chicago beating Philadelphia 8 to 7, and St. Louis routing Boston 5 to 2. Today’s games include Philadelphia at Chicago and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with matchups featuring Walters, French, Simmons, Swift, Schumacher, Derringer, Fette, Ryba, and other listed players. In the American League Boston edged Cleveland 5 to 4 while St. Louis beat Washington 6 to 0. New York-Chicago postponed on wet grounds and several interdate or scheduled games mentioned with various pitchers.

Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Walters French Fitzsimmons Swift Schumacher Derringer Fette Ryba Cleveland Washington Detroit Bonnetti Weaver Lee Ruffing Bridges Ross Hudlin Grove

Valuable prize for a monetary bas is in sport

No man has won the crown within three years of campaigning and no one has dethroned a champion with three minutes. Most experts believe Louis must stop Bradock within one to four rounds or not at all. Lou has appeared listless when forced to work overtime. Bob Pastor might have had the edge over the Bomber in their track meet as Joe tired and lagged like a 1900 steam engine from the sixth round.

Louis Braddock Bob Pastor Joe

Two Leaders Hold To Lead In Baseball Averages

New York news notes that Lou Gehrig and Ducky Medwick stayed atop their league batting leaders as the week showed a surge in pace setters. Gehrig moved to a .394 average with ten hits in 21 chances, while Medwick held a .413 mark after twelve safeties in 29 at bats.

New York Lou Gehrig Ducky Medwick Gehrig Beau Bell Browns Medwick

Yesterday's Stars Salute Early Baseball Standouts

Augie Galan of the Cubs delivered a bases loaded triple in the ninth to beat the Phillies 8-7. Lee Grissom of the Reds halted the Giants with five hits for a 5-3 win. Moe Berg of the Red Sox added a double and a single driving in three in a 5-4 victory over the Indians. Todd of the Pirates batted triple double and two runs in a 6-4 win over the Dodgers. Bob Weiland of the Cardinals fanned eight in a 5-2 win over the Bees. Oral Hildebrand of the Browns shut out the Senators 6-0 with two hits.

Augie Galan Cubs Phillies Lee Grissom Reds Giants Moe Berg Red Sox Indians AL Todd Pirates Dodgers Bob Weiland Cardinals Bees Oral Hildebrand Browns Senators Lon Warneke Dean Cards Cleveland Warneke Weiland Gas House Boston Bees Fritz Ostermueller Sox Hubbell Cincinnati Reds Carl Hubbell van Mungo Oxal Hildebrand St. Louis Browns Washington White Sox Tigers Athletics

HURLING HEAT UPS TWO TOP TEAMS IN FUN

The Cardinals and Red Sox surge with pitching strength as Lon Warneke and Bob Weiland anchor St Louis and Lefty Grove and Wes Ferrell stumble. Boston wins six of seven behind Dean and Weiland while Cincinnati tops the Giants and Cubs rally. Ox Hildabrand blanks Washington. rainouts and sched gaps noted.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Boston Red Sox Gas House Dizzy Dean Red Sox Lefty Grove Wes Ferrell

Wrestling Last Night Falls In Three City Matches

In Quebec Montreal Yvon Robert 226 defeated Mike Mazurki 223 two straight falls. In Buffalo Ed Don George 218 North Java defeated Cy Williams 228 Tallahassee Fla two of three falls. In North Bergen Wally Dusek 220 Omaha Neb defeated Abie Coleman 205 after 17 minutes with Coleman counted out. In Kansas City Everett Marshall 220 La Junta Colo defeated Nanjoo Singh Bombay India one fall 34 43.

Quebec Yvon Robert Montreal Mike Mazurki New York Buffalo N. Y Don George North Java Cy Williams Tallahassee Fla North Bergen N. J Wally Dusek Omaha Neb Abie Coleman Coleman Kansas City Everett Marshall la Junta Colo Nanjoo Singh Bombay India

Coast Teams Battle for NCAA Track Crown at Berkeley

In Berkeley California on June 19 USC and Stanford clash in the NCAA track meet finals for the team championship. Stanford leads qualifiers with eight men aiming to upset defending champions USC as King and Zagar lead in broad jump and discus. Towns and Woodruff headline hurdles while Peacock withdraws from the 220 after a leg cramp. Burglar tale ends with customers fleeing to the back room.

Berkeley Calif University of Southern California Stanford Trojans King Jim Reynolds Nebraska Sam Francis Pete Zagar Lowell, Todd San Jose State College Kermit King Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg Bill McCurdy Ray Malcott Eulace Peacock Temple

Tigers Take Close Battle In Eight Inning Duel

The Grafton Tigers edged the Carr China team 3 to 2 in eight innings. Pat Walters of the Potters and Claude Plum of the Tigers fanned 11 each as close plays defined the game. The Tigers led 2 0 in the second. Carr tied it in the third and fifth, then Grinnan scored the winning run in the eighth after an error and Shingleton misplay.

Grafton Tigers Carr China Pat Walters Potters Claude Plum Tigers Pat Grinnan Tiger Isner Shingleton Plum L. Shaw Kirby DeMoss Poe

Fights Last Night Boxers Score Wins Across Cities

Boxing results from Milwaukee Hollywood and Phoenix show Dominic Mancini stopping Larry Greb in Milwaukee while Lous Salica and Pancho Leyvas fought to a ten round tie in Hollywood Izay Jannazzo outpointed Fred Dixon in Phoenix and Frank Cinque beat Nick Pastore in Scranton Al Colate knocked out Al Gillette in Long Island and New Bedford with Mélio Bettina noted in Miami.

Milwaukee Wis Dominic Mancini Pittsburgh Larry Greb Hollywood Calif Lous Salica New York Pancho Leyvas Yuma Aria Grew Phoenix Ariz Izay Jannazzo Freddie Dixon Scranton Frank Cinque Nick Pastore Brooklyn Long Island N. J Kid Chascolate Cuba al Gillette New Bedford Mass Miami Fla Mélio Bettina

Boxing results list from Raleigh New York and other towns

Boxers from Beacon N C Caiio Ga Wilmington Del Fin land Boston Raleigh N C faced opponents in tight scoring bouts and knockouts. Names include Jack Sharkey Jr Steven Savio Billy Condery Ray Matulewicz Red Collins and Joe Knight with various decisions and knockouts noted across multiple venues.

Beacon N. C Joe Knight Caiio New York Jack Sharkey, Jr Jimmy Lancaster Wilmington Del Steven Savio Finland Billy Condery Boston Raleigh Ray Matulewicz Red Collins Charlotte N C

Indians Boss Visits State in Mountain League Show

Cleveland Indians executive Cyril Slapnicka and Spring field’s Buzz Whetzel watched Welch edge Bluefield Blue Grays in a nine inning contest. Barney Beluseak starred with two doubles as Slapnicka eyed upward prospects and noted the Cleveland sandlot roots.

IND Associated Press Welch Bluefield Blue Grays Cyril Slapnicka Cleveland | Indians Buzz Whetzel Springfield Club Barney Warried Pesperty Barney Belus Eak Mountain State Loop P Sinjgic Cleveland

Force halted continues amid picket line mail delay

A letter quotes Republic Steel employees describing how unusual mail items such as clothing and food cannot be delivered due to picket lines. The letter asserts deliveries are made to Republic Steel offices and may not reach addressees, calling the force a cause of non acceptance and non delivery of certain parcels.

Republic Steel Corporation Bridges

Picket incident at Bethlehem Steel plant ends with rescue

Leo Oswald of Qone Maugh Pennsylvania attempted to report for work at Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown by passing through Franklin borough with a pick handle. Pickets beat him and police intervened to protect him, escorting him to safety at Central Presa.

Leo Oswald Qonemaugh Franklin Borough Bethlehem Steel Corporation Johnstown Central Presa

Northern alation warns against coal boycotts in West Virginia

Northern faction declares members will not participate in any coal boycott from northern West Virginia mines. Lewis says about 2,200 Bethlehem Steel workers, from three plants, involved in a move to halt steel operations. He notes workers had been employed without a wage agreement since the previous pact expired April 1.

Boycot West Virginia Lewis Bethlehem Steel Corporation

Library Planned Keys er Lorary Jousts for Sale Notice

R A Welsh an attorney jousted a suite of rooms in the law building to establish a Lorary. For sale 1 new bath tub roll top desk. Call 9675. 70-3 For sale rowboat cheap Apply Sentinel office 70-3t.

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Bicycle Sales And Service Advertises Quality Bikes

On Saturdays a large selection of bicycles of all sizes and makes is displayed with prices at two dollars each. The ad claims real bicycles offer quality built into the product and cost no more than flashy competition. We Know Bicycles promotes their sales and service.

Creditors and beneficiaries warned on A J Myers estate

Legal notices inform all claimants against the estate of A J Myers deceased to file verified claims with vouchers at the Taylor County Bank Building in Grafton West Virginia by December 27 1937 or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries must appear to protect their interests. Notice dated June 19 1937 by William P Samples Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County.

A. J. Myers Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia William P. Samples County of Taylor

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