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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
5
Cleveland Indians widen NL pennant chase as they win a seventh straight, defeating the Boston Red Sox 7-4 behind Roy Bell's three-run homer in the eighth. Washington’s Sid Huson tosses a one-hit shutout of the Browns, while the Yankees snap a skid with a 12-7 win over Detroit.
Four pitchers could not quiet the Bronx Bombers as Charley Keller powered with a homer and three singles and Red Rolfe added a double and four singles. Philadelphia pummeled Chicago 12-1 with Lee Ross a four-hitter and Bob Johnson belting his 12th and 13th homers. Dodgers beat Pirates 10-8 as Brooklyn solidified first, Giants toppled Reds 4-3 to move to second. Fitzsimmons earned his sixth win, Derringer saw defeat end his personal six-game streak. Klein sparked Philadelphia 6-5 over Chicago, driving in two runs with a pair of doubles.
Yesterday New York defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 10 to 8 and Philadelphia won 6 to 5 over Chicago. St Louis postponed at Boston due to rain. Today Cincinnati at New York Nar Turner facing Lohrman. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Sewell opposing Carleton. Chicago at Philadelphia Passeau vs Blanton. St Louis at Boston Warneke vs Javery.
The American League results include New York 12 over Detroit 7, Philadelphia 12 over Chicago 1, Cleveland 7 over Boston 4, and Washington 1 over St. Louis 0. Probable pitchers list matches New York at Detroit Chandler versus Bridges, Washington at St. Louis Lemard or Chase versus Auker, Philadelphia at Chicago Babich versus Dietrich, Boston at Cleveland Harder.
In Charleston on June 22 Robert Red Brown from Elkins reached the quarter finals of the state closed tennis tournament. Parsons will face the winner of Brown versus Howard Allum of Charleston. Parsons defeated Fred Kellmeyer 8 3 6 0 yesterday. Women's quarter finals featured Dorothy Bell defending champion and Mrs John F McKaskey, Ann Miller and Caroline Firel. The remaining men's quarter final matches include Charlie Gore versus Al McCabe to meet Byron Wilkinson, a Huntington pastor.
Unseeded Notre Dame sophomore Don Canale of Memphis faces a decisive match in the West Penn tennis championship semi finals at Pittsburgh. He upset two ranked players, meets second seed George Pryor of Kenyon, while top seed Larry Dee of Stanford plays teammate Bobby Low as Canale seeks a breakthrough title.
At Memorial Stadium Minnesota, Norwood Ewell of Penn State and Clyde Jeffrey of Stanford prepared for a duel in the 100 and 220 yard dash finals amid rain slowed track. Al Blazis of Georgetown set an indoor American record in the shot put, while Stanford led with eight final qualifiers against Southern California’s seven.
Reno reports Tiger Jack Fox stopping Al Delaney in a welterweight bout, while Maynard Daniels scored a knockout over Marty Clark in Tampa. Brooklyn sees Herman Palama, the Yucatan Kid, defeat Paul Debello at 137% weight noted in a brief ring recap.
San Francisco June 22 Herb Pennock former Yankee star says New York could be breaking up under Father Time noting aging stars and weak right handed power. He favors Boston Red Sox to win the pennant as they possess the power to seize the lead even if Cleveland leads now.
In Chicago at River Forest club Parker of Pasadena and McNeill of Oklahoma City reach the national clay courts semi finals to earn a final bid against Bobby Riggs. Riggs advanced by defeating Welby Van Horn in straight sets 5-2 6-4 6-4. In the women's side Alice Marble and Grace Wheeler reach the final with Marble already qualified after Thursday. Wheeler beat Helen Bernhardt 6-4 7-5 in semi final action.
Grafton’s Independents with Bobby Stolzerifels in the pitching role travel to Arthurdale for a 2 PM clash with the Homestead nine. Manager George Robinson plans to start Parlow, DeMoes, Poe, and others as local fans anticipate a strong tilt.
Independent team wins the opening game with Stolentels hitting a home run and two base hits. Bolyard earns win, McDaniel suffers four walks and twelve base hits across seven innings. Umpires Withers and Stemple call a two hour forty five minute game.
Welch defeated Ashland 11 to 8 as Flannery hit a two on base chance and Ashland misplayed a ball in the park. John Akin allowed two hits in 7 2 3 innings for Huntington Aces, yet Williamson won 5 to 4. Bluefield and Logan split a twin bill 9 5 and 7 5 with next day games set for Huntington Williamson Logan Bluefield and Ashland Welch.
Sid Hudson of the Senators shut out the Browns on one hit in a night game. Beau Bell of the Indians hit a three run homer in the eighth to beat the Red Sox 7-4. Bill Jurges of the Giants singled driving in winning runs for a victory over the Reds. Chuck Klein of the Phillies doubled twice driving in two runs in a big third inning to defeat the Cubs.
A meeting of managers wishing to enter teams in the Junior Baseball league is set for Monday at Lawson Community Center at 1 p m. The date serves as the entry deadline. Recreational staff urge managers or their representatives to attend. Only entrants under 17 are eligible.
New York reports on Arthuro Godoy showing grit as Budge’s tennis losses spark talk of fifty thousand dollars. Jack Dempsey’s Avenue club eyed for reopening under a new name after refereeing issues. Joe Louis scouts Max Baer. Tennessee football recruits and pro baseball moves reshape stories. Bobby C. and Silat rumors tie into Raleigh visits. Poland shines as standout fighter. references to 1940 Paris German entry date and Joe Medwick Dodgers debut frame a broad, bustling sports sketch.
J. W. Warnes, agent in charge of the Huntington FBI office, announced his resignation effective immediately to take a position with E. I. Du Pont De Nemours company.
Police reported Ophar borrowed a revolver from Fayette City Police Chief John Whitelaw and did not know it was loaded. The shooting occurred during a parade witnessed by several hundred spectators, interrupting the event at its conclusion.
Dr Clendening explains that about 1 in 100 overweight children may be due to gland disturbances, chiefly pituitary and thyroid issues. Endocrine treatment with gland extracts has shown weight loss and improved growth in boys and girls, though diet limits remain important for long term results.
New York reporters assess a televised preview of the Republican national convention in Philadelphia. A multi-station broadcast plan begins Monday at 10 a.m. with weekend previews featuring speakers on foreign policy, campaigns, and party leaders, plus various programs and interviews across WEAF NBC WJZ CBS and others.
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