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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1941

Page

6

Yankees Surge Past Indians as DiMaggio Sizzles in 1941

In a 14 4 win over Detroit the Yankees slugged 17 hits with every man scoring a run and DiMaggio collecting four. Cleveland beat by Washington 7 6 in an eight inning rally, while Charlie Keller leads in RBIs. Red Sox edged St Louis 4 2.

Tedius Yankees Indians Yankee Clevland Indians Joe DiMaggio Rogers Hornsby Detroit Tigers DiMaggio Cleveland Washington Senators Jeff Heath Senators George Archie Buddy Lewis Boston Red Sox St. Louis

Baseball Scores And Tonight's Lineup Across The League

Yesterday results show New York routed Detroit 14 to 4 while Boston defeated St. Louis 4 to 2 and Washington edged Cleveland 7 to 6. A doubleheader looms for Chicago and Philadelphia on June 22 as players Grisfoith Bowmen Mooty and Melton White plus several others prepare for tonight’s slate featuring 10 matchups across Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati and more with key pitching pairings listed.

New York Detroit Boston St. Louis Washington Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Grisfoith Bowman Brooklyn Wyattean Hamlin Riddle Posedel Mooty Melton White New York Trout Donald Milnar Chase Hallett Knotts Bt Louis R. Harris Washington St. Louis

Dodgers Beat Reds 6-2 Behind Chubby Huxtable Pitching

The Brooklyn Dodgers strengthened their NL lead by a 6-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds as Chubby Huch Casey pitched three hit ball. The New York Giants rallied to 6-2 at St. Louis, cutting their lead to two games. Larry French blanked Boston 5-0 for Chicago. Nick Hetten homered in Philadelphia's 6-2 win over Pittsburgh, but the Pirates stormed back to win 7-6 in the ninth on Frank Gustine's bases loaded single.

Dodgers Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Chubby Huch Casey New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Tatty Larry French Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Babe “Dauigren Phil Caverretta Nick Htten Pladelphia Phils Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Frank Gustine

Leaders Meet at Inverness in Fourth-Ball Showdown

In Inverness the seventh annual $7,000 Inverness four-ball matches moved into rounds two and three as Hogan and Demaret led with a plus five rating after two wins yesterday. Nelson and Thomson trailed at plus four, while Picard and Revolta climbed to third with two straight victories and Metz and Heafner sat 15 under.

Toledo Inverness Hogan Demaret Ben Hogan Demaret-Hogan Dick Metz Clayton Heafner

Boxing Roundups From AP Report Two Fights Noted

In Mt Vernon New York two Associated Press bouts are listed with blows and decisions. Steve Belloise won over Vic Dellicurt at 153 pounds and Norman Rubio defeated Tony Marteliano at 142 pounds in Albany with a 10 round match count.

Associated Press MT. Vernon Steve Belloise U. S. Naval Airport Jacksonville Fla Vic Dellicurt New York Norman Rubio Albany Tony Marteliano

Nation's Track Wins Tournament Avara Aces Compete at Palo Alto

At Palo Alto California on June 21 1941 the National Collegiate championships opened with 200 athletes from 53 schools. Archie Harris Indiana set a world qualifying mark with a 174 feet 83 4 inch discus throw and targets for records dominated the day. Norwood Ewell Penn State Campbell Kane Indiana Al Blazis Georgetown Martin Biles California Johnny Wilson USC Harris and Leslie MacMitchell NYU are featured contenders. Billy Brown LSU led Louisiana State with standout sprints and broad jumps while Ohio State hurdler Foh Wright faced a strong field in the high hurdles. Les Steers Oregon eyed a seven foot high jump after a 6 feet 11 inch leap last week.

Palo Alto Calif America Indiana Archie Harris Stanford University Harris Germany Willie Schroder Norwood Ewell Penn State Campbell Kane al Blazis Georgetown California Martin Biles Johnny Wilson U.S.C Leslie MacMitchell New York University Kane Tre Louisiana Lanke Billy Brown Brown Ohio State Foh Wright Les Steers Oregon

Yesterday's Stars Lead Dramatic Baseball Showdowns

Joe DiMaggio powered the Yankees with four straight hits guiding a win over the Tigers. Larry French of the Cubs shut out the Braves with four hitting and solid pitching. George Archie drove in a run for the Senators with a ninth inning rally against the Indians. Hugh Casey of the Dodgers tossed three hits to topple the Reds. Gus Gustine singled with the bases loaded in the ninth to provide the Pirates a winning run against the Phillies.

Joe DiMaggio Yankees Tigers Larry French Cubs Braves George Archie Singl Indians Hugh Casey Dodgers Reds Ve Gustine Pirates Phillies

Beckett tops 22 caliber event at Northern WV pistol meet

In Fairmont on June 21 Corp. W. M. Beckett led with a grand total of 857 points of 900 to win the .22 caliber grand aggregate and gold medal. Trooper W. B. Stark claimed the silver medal with 831, while the West Virginia state police took team honors scoring 1,158 of 1,200.

Fairmont Corp W. M. Beckett West Virginia W. B. Stark Fairs Mont

Tennis champ in good form at State Closed Ti

Ed Selfe Jr of Huntington stunned by seeded veteran rivals as he and Tickle Reed reach semi finals in Charleston. Defending champ Delos Parsons dominates with John Gray advancing. women’s singles see four Charleston players into semi finals led by Mrs Spilman. Doubles pairs set for men’s semifinals as Parsons and Jim Gray face Wright Wagus and Stump Friedrichs.

Charleston Ed Selfe, Jr Huntington Tickle Reed Delos (Deacon) Parsons John Gray Eddie Alcorn Wheeling Parsons Ansel Knotts West Virginia Selfe Charley Gore al McCabe Robert Spilman Dorothy Bell Spilman Scott Camp Ratcliffee Edmonds Herman L. Bennett B. F. Arkle Herb Hilton Herman Bennett Gore Jim Gray Wright ‘Wagus Stump Friedrichs

Bash Street Clamors for Louis Fight

The column details boxing gossip and sports scraps from New York on June 21, noting Louis may have knocked Conn 24 times in a half minute. It mentions Babe Ruth Ty Cobb golf match, Dutch Meyer, Charley Gehringer bats, Dan Desmond trade views, and Yankee Keller RBIs with Greenberg returning for an amateur day at Briggs Stadium.

Hugh S. Hullerton, JR Eddie Beiery New York Special News Service Louis Conn Billy Joe Eddie Brieta Charley Gehringer Bar Averill Dan Desmond Sioux City Cubs Cardinals Dizay ‘Dean Detroit Free Press Papa Towching Aoy Charley” Keller Babe Dahlgren Chicago Zeke Bonura Hank Greenberg Briggs Stadium Fort Custer Willin

Bluefield Trims Logan in Mountain State League clash

Bluefield defeated Logan 5 to 4 with eighth inning pressure as Carter of Logan issued three walks and one hit, enabling Bluefield to surge ahead. Laisle of Bluefield tied the score in the seventh inning, preserving a tight finish against Welch who battled Huntington.

Carter Logan Bluefield Laisle

Ninth inning rally decides Huntington win over Welch

Welch drove in three runs to close the gap as Huntington edged Welch 6-5. Tioga delivered a two RBI hit after Bumstead loaded the bases, and Neisler added an insurance single to seal the win. Astland beat Williamson 7-5 as Logan stayed at Bluefield, Huntington at Welch, and Williamson at Ashland.

Enth Welch Huntington Tioga Bumstead Neisler Astland Williamson Logan Bluefield Ashland

Jacobs signs Nova to meet Louis next fall

Promoter Mike Jacobs signed Lou Nova to challenge Joe Louis for the heavyweight title with September as target time frame. The site and exact date will be announced later. Nova was chosen from a list of challengers including Billy Conn, noted as the only one yet to fight for the title.

Mike Jacobs Nova Louis New York Lou Nova California Collegian Joe Louis Jacobs Billy Conn Lou

Pleasant Creek G W Shomo Visitor at Sunday School

G W Shomo of Jimmor, honorary chairman of Barbour county Sunday School association, visited the local Sunday School. He served as active president for over 20 years. Ronald Kerns, son of Dorsey and Mrs. Kerns, fractured his arm in a cherry tree fall. Noble Marsh and son Cleo of near Nestorville delivered stock locally Tuesday. Pleasant district children’s division gave fine programs at Ebenezer church Thursday and Friday nights. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arbogast and their son from Elkins visited Mrs. Arbogast’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keller, last week.

G. W. Shomo Jimmor Sunday School Association Barbour County Shomo Ronald Kerns Dorsey Kerns Noble Marsh Cleo Nestorville Pleasant District Ebenezer Henry Arbogast Elkins Arbogast Robert Keller

Notice to unknown heirs of Stella Kendall and redemption request

The unknown heirs of Stella Kendall whose residence is unknown and the clerk of the County Court are notified that Leo Kennedy purchased the Booths Creek District real estate in Taylor county for delinquent taxes. The sheriff sold it December 11, 1939, and a deed will be made to Leo Kennedy after October 2, 1941 unless the property is redeemed by then. The redemption sum includes taxes since sale, survey costs, and miscellaneous service charges.

Stella Kendall Leo, Kennedy Booths Creek Taylor County Leo Kennedy

Grafton City Singles Horseshoe Championship Entries Open

Entries for the second annual Grafton city singles horseshoe championship open next Monday for any boy or man in Taylor county. Entries at city park concession stand Skaggs Jewelry or Tygart restaurant. Matches are best two of three to 21. Title on Tri-C club courts and Imperial Ice Cream court. Alfred Wilson current holder. two wins out of three needed for permanent possession. Lyle R. Shader tournament manager. Board of appeals: William Gill Harry Korte Rock Mason Junior Hensell. Entries close July 4.

Grafton City Taylor County City Park Skaggs Jewelry Store Tygart Skaggs Jewelry Company Alfred Wilson Tri-C Imperial Ice Cream Company Grafton Lyle R. Shader Board of Appeals William Gill Harry Korte Rock” Mason Junior Hensell

Independents to Clash with Elites Next Monday

The Grafton Independents meet the Peerless Elites at the Athletic Field Monday June 23 at 5 p.m. The game date moved up from Thursday due to a schedule mix-up.

Grafton Independents Peerless Elites Athletic Field

Diamond Ring for sale at $125 quick cash

Classified ad notes two cent word rate for first insertion and one cent per additional insertion. Minimum charge 45 cents. Item described as Lady's diamond ring in a beautiful setting with a brilliant diamond, cash offer $125, inspection invited, write Box D Sentinel.

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West Virginia Marks Anniversary and Unity in Congress

Representative Jennings Randolph of West Virginia declared the state stands ready to meet any emergency, recalling its 78th anniversary since formation on June 20, 1863. He stressed West Virginia’s place among states as a territory where loyal citizens unite for the country.

Washington West Virginia Jennings Randolph D.-W.va

Three Prisoners Escape From Randolph Road Crew

Charleston reports three inmates escaped yesterday from Huttonsville medium security prison while working a road crew between Huttonsville and Valley Head in Randolph County. Identified as Louis R. Jackson 25 Wood County Sidney Blaylock 29 Harrison County and Edwin Dunlap 23 Raleigh County. State Police Superintendent Bosworth confirmed the escape.

Charleston Huttonsville Valley Head Randolph County John W. Bosworth Louis R. Jackson Wood County Sidney Blaylock Harrison County Edwin Dunlap Raleigh County

Editor Claims Continued From Page One

The editor says the discussion was ambiguous with plans to wait and see how events unfold. Fascist circles say the president’s speech aimed to pin Germany and Italy for the deteriorating U S axis tensions and developments.

Germany Italy United States

FIND VASSAR Continued from page one

Police traced the disappearance of a girl reported missing June 11. A car worn by the missing girl contained a typewriter and clothing the girl wore. Evidence included a hose extending from the exhaust into the interior and windows stuffed with rags. The body was found by two hikers.

Russell

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