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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
6
The Yankees power surge headlines a busy weekend as homer hitters and strong pitching shape the national leagues. The Cardinals stay strong, the Giants falter, and Boston and Cincinnati fight cellar spots while the Red Sox win twice in a doubleheader. Dodgers and Phillies also show pivotal changes in their races.
AP notes multiple stars including George Selkirk and Bill Dickey leading Yankees to an 8-4 win over the White Sox and Dickey adding a 7-4 victory in the nightcap. Rudy York, Tommy Bridges spark Tigers, Hal Schumacher superb in Giants relief, and other notable performances from Foxx Solters Sul II and Mungo in varied games.
Chicago preps for the Braddock Louis heavyweight title bout at Comiskey Park with little betting activity and high confidence. Braddock, weighing about 196, predicts a knockout in eight rounds, while Louis, near 198, remains poised in his Lake Michigan quarters. An 11,000 dollar ring sits over second base as 75,000 seats are set for the event amid strong attendance expectations.
In Welch, Eli Harris of the Bengals and Eddie Krajnik of Welch argued over batting practice time, leading to a staged confrontation after which Welch won 3-2. The Logan Indians beat Williamson 4-2, and Bluefield swept Inkington Bees 8-2 as Bluefield heads to Logan and Williamson to Huritington.
Tunnelton outscored Grafton 4 to 3 after a ninth inning rally as Wat kin scampered home on a fumbled throw. Grinnan led Tunnelton with a two bagger and two singles while Fortney added a triple and single. Bailey struck out 15 Tiger batters in a low error game for Tunnelton.
Chicago report outlines cross state preparations for the Braddock Louis title bout with camps in Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. Betting on Louis runs 2 to 1 while gate potential tops 750000 as promoters and champions converge on Grand Beach and nearby sites for the high profile matchup.
Kenosha report details Joe Louis facing doubt from experts ahead of the heavyweight title bout with James J. Braddock. Louis and trainer Jack Blackburn defend his training, noting he is in perfect condition despite a tough sparring session. Louis and his camp remain in Kenosha until the fight day, then travel to Chicago.
The camp outlines that visiting players must cover their travel and living costs while in Johnstown. Each boy must have his own sheds, gloves, and forms. Out-of-town hopefuls will stay three to four days for scouting and evaluation by baseball officials. Room and board can be secured for $1.50.
London June 21 Al though Brydn Bitsy Grant was listed as very doubtful starter the American delegation was rated as about the strongest collection of players for any one nation as the annual courtship of tennis at Wimbledon began today. Don Budge led the American forces into action while Grant rested in bed with a cold and a tentative return. Budge drew a first round bye but may defer playing tomorrow as Walter L Pate Davis cup captain weighs the risk. Budge faces Norman G Farquharson in the round one. Gene Mako and Wayne Sabin also met lighter early opponents. In the women's division Helen Jacobs defending champion and Alice Marble United States titleholder both drew first round byes.
Johnstown Baseball Club partners with the St. Louis Browns to run a July 12 start camp at Point Stadium Johnstown Pa for players 17 to 21 years old, at least 5 feet 9 inches tall and 160 pounds or more. No fee to attend.
Baseball standings and results list games from yesterday and today across the American League. Teams include Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Cincinnati St Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington and others with scores such as 4 2 4 2 4 3 and 6 2 9 1.
Clarksburg WV welterweight champ Johnny Folio prepares to defend his title against Irish Bob Turner of Richmond VA at Carmichael Auditorium on June 30. Folio plans to vacate the welter crown for a shot at the state middleweight title if he wins. Promoter Jack Sheppard has lined up a strong supporting card.
Kingmont outslugged Grafton 15 to 3 as Brannon led with a triple and two doubles. Bailey collected three hits for the Tigers, who misplayed six balls in the field. The visitors built an early 2 run edge, the Tigers tied 4 3, but Kingmont pulled away with 15 hits and six Tiger errors.
Promoter Jack Sheppard announced a June 27 outdoor show at Norwood Park Clarksburg featuring Flash Williams Death Defiers Thrill Circus. The two hour program includes broad jumping autos car collision in air and head on trick driving among other stunts in West Virginia’s northern and central region.
The act features a flying automobile leap over 180 feet with a flaming barrier. This unique stunt is to headline in Clarksburg on Sunday June 27, the only WV appearance, before a New York City booking by Jack Dempsey.
Heavyweight champion James J. Braddock said he will retain the title by knockout within eight rounds against Joe Louis in Chicago at the White Sox Park. Braddock, moving from Grand Beach, called Louis a worthy opponent and predicted one of his hardest fights, stating he is not afraid of any foe. Braddock trained 50 days on Lake Michigan shore, then traveled with manager Joe Gould and trainer Doc Robb toward weigh-in before the Illinois Athletic Commission.
Magistrate Carl Jones remanded Don Wirth director of a big field pageant to a grand jury on an emb (embezzlement) charge. Wirth faces misappropriation allegations totaling 108.73 dollars as charged by W. W. Parks president of the Mercer County Central Labor Union.
Poughkeepsie June 21 Washington Huskies rowing for the intercollegiate regatta on the Hudson are favored to repeat. California coach Carroll Ebright says Washington is the best boat on the river and has shown top form in week long training. He notes the Huskies, with last year’s winning lineup, face a determined rival field and have extra incentive to win.
In Dunbar near Charleston motorcycle races saw Len Vigro of Bloomfield New Jersey win five and ten mile professional events while Folden of Charleston and Clark of Princeton triumphed in amateur divisions. Joe Tiger Hairston former state boxing flash impressed during workouts with Joe Louis and Jim Braddock as promoter Mike Jacobs rushed the call time to prevent injury. Babe Barna’s lack of early hitting seen as minor in Prospect of Mack backing the former West Virginia star to prove himself in his first big league appearance.
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