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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1942

Page

2

McCarthy Not Fretting Over Yankees Slump

The Yankees suffer a rough stretch losing six of eight with five straight defeats yet McCarthy remains unbothered. He cites strong pitching and confidence in hitters like Dimaggio Keller Dickey Gordon while noting recent batting slumps. The club prepares for series with the Browns and White Sox as Dodgers lead the NL.

Judson Bailey Associated Press New York Yankees Joseph Vincent McCarthy Boston Red Sox Marse Joe New York Joe Dimaggio Charley Keller Bill Dickey Joe Gordon Gordon Buddy Hassett McCarthy Yankees Yanks St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Red Sox Detroit Cleveland Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Cardinals

Successful Rookie And The War Bond Softball Tour

Fort Sam Houston and Camp Polk lead entry list for the Houston war bond softball tournament set over the Fourth of July weekend. Marines gear for overseas action. Joe Temes, Jimmy Tygh, Maynard Daniels, Sid Fischer, and Lieut. Harry Volkman among named opponents and officials. Corp. Lloyd Skedd reports Ireland courses are easy. Al Yourkewicz shines at Fort Logan with 95 plus average. Dave Koslowski gains headlines after dropping four letters of his name. father a printer in Menasha.

Service Dept Houston Fort Sam Tex Camp Polk Joe Temes Florida Jimmy Tygh Philadelphia Weiant Maynard Daniels Sid Fischer Lonce Georgia Abrams Harry Volkman Corp Lloyd Skedd Montana Ireland AEF al Yourkewicz Fort Logan Colo

Baseball Schedule Adds Evening Twin Bill In The NL

National League yesterday had no games. Today’s schedule features Cincinnati at New York Der ringer facing Hubbell, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Sewell against Allen, St Louis at Boston Lanter versus Tobin, Chicago at Philadelphia Erickson vs Hoerst. American League games include New York at St Louis Chandler or Hollingsworth against Niggeling, Washington at Chicago Wynn versus Humphries, Boston at Detroit Judd against Trott, Philadelphia at Cleveland Harris against Bagby.

Cincinnati New York Derringer Hubbell Pittsburgh Brooklyn Sewell Allen St. Louis Boston Lanter Tobin Chicago Philadelphia Erickson Hoerst St. Lewis Chandler Niggeling Hollingsworth Washington Chicago-Wynn Humphries Detroit Judd Trott Cleveland R. Harris Bagby

College Golf Aces Battle in Indiana Qualifiers

In South Bend Indiana on June 23 1932 college golfers pushed toward the national intercollegiate title as 138 players vie for 64 match play spots. Dick Haskell led qualifiers with 69 while veterans anticipate post tournament Army Air Corps service. Six players tied par 71 as top contenders include Earl Stewart Ray Brownell George Traphagen Charles Lind Bob Beekman and Eddie Johnston.

South Bend Ind Uncle Sam Chick Evans, Jr N.c.aa Haskell Dick Haskell Seattle Wash Northwestern University Chick Evans O'Lakes Army Air Corps Grover Poole Duke University Air Corps Earl Stewart L.8.a Ray Brownell Stanford George Traphagen Charles Lind Denver U Bob Beekman Us.c Eddie Johnston Baltimore U

Boxing results from Chicago New Orleans Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh

Fights last night in Chicago Winnipeg native Billy Marquart stopped Cleo McNeal by technical knockout. In New York Costantino defeated Hansford by technical knockout in New Orleans. Fritzie Zivic stopped Boo Britton in Wilkes-Barre while Carmen Notch outpointed Pete Spotti in Pittsburgh. The Rhine remains Europe's largest inland waterway carrying about 60 million cargo tons annually in over 10,000 boats and barges.

Chicago Billy Marquart Winnipeg Can Cleo McNeal Barberton New Orleans Charles Lulu) Costantino New York Georgie Hansford Los Angeles Wilkes-Barre Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Boo Britton Miami Carmen Notch Peter Spotti Cecil Rhine Europe

Notable Sports Oddities From War-Era Front Pages

New York reports recount quirky sports anecdotes from the Hale America event and pee-wee golf trials. Names like Oteg Crisman, Dom DiMaggio, Ben Hogan, George Halas, Curley Lambeau, and Mel Ott appear in a collage of reminiscences, coaching shifts, and playful quips from across the era.

New York Little Oteg Crisman Otey Billy Conn Fort Jay Heinie Groh Dom Dimaggio Giants Dom Speed Wilson Cornell Denison College Jimmy Dykes Troy Gordon Coffeyville Kas Ben Hogan Ghandi George Halas Bears Curley Lambeau Green Bay Packers Luckman Dick Weisgerber Williamette U Iowa Sports Front Red Cross Morgan Dad) Evans Polo Grounds Mel Ott Mel Mr. Ott Dodgers

Dodgers Lead League Batting Race in National League Duel

New York June 23 The National League long rivalry for batting honors narrows to Pete Reiser and Joe Medwick of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Reiser sits atop at .366 with Medwick close, while Joe Gordon and Bobby Doerr in the American League remain led by the Yankees at .367 and Doerr at .361 after a slow week.

New York Joe Gordon Bobby Doerr Péte Reiser Joe Medwick Brooklyn Dodgers Reiser Medwick Gordon Doerr Yankee Stars

Princeton Triumphs In College Lacrosse Loop

Princeton University claims the Wingate trophy as national collegiate lacrosse champions for 1942. The Tigers were undefeated against colleges all season, with a single loss to Mt. Washington club of Baltimore in an early-season contest. Vice President John H. Paige of the USILA announced the result in East Orange New Jersey.

East Orange N. J Princeton University Wingate John H. Paige U. S. Intercollegiate Lacrosse’ Association Tigers Mt. Washington Club Baltimore

Contractor Takes Over Lavish Golden Gate Turf Club

John P. Brennan of Oakland won control of the bankrupt Golden Gate Turf Club in Albany California for a bid of 1000 dollars, taking over debts of 490000 dollars. The costly track sold for 1.5 million dollars and operated five days in January 1941. The Army now uses the property and may hold it through the war.

Albany Calif John P. Brennan Oakland Golden Gate Turf Club

CAA Requests Expand Flying School Facilities in West Virginia

The Civil Aeronautics Authority outlines civilian and military pilot training across West Virginia. Graduates join Army reserve flying duty or civilian jobs, with programs listed at Parkersburg Marietta College Fairmont State Teachers College West Virginia University Kanawha Flying Service Morris Harvey College Marshall College Huntington Concord State Teachers College Beckley Davis and Elkins College. Candy manufacturers consumed 20 to 25 million dollars worth of dairy products in 1941.

Army Reserve System Army West Virginia Parkersburg Marietta College Fairmont State Teachers College

Whirley Aims for Money Record in Four Races

Whirlaway after today's track record run eyes a four race plan to surpass Seabiscuit as the leading money winner. Warren Wright and Ben Jones map a Brooklyn Handicap Butler and Massachusetts sequence with Arlington to follow, hoping to boost earnings toward a historic mark. Market Wise may challenge if he recovers from a cough, but Whirlaway leads the field toward big purses.

Sid Feder New York Sharp Whirlaway Aqueduct Seabiscuit Warren Wright Ben ‘Jones Empire City Massachusetts Suffolk Chicago Saratoga Georgie Iceman Woolf Brooklyn Market Wise Lou Tufano Whirly

Weather Halts Games In Mountain State League

Weather interrupted six Mountain State League ballparks last night with no games played. If no further interference occurs, Williamson hosts Logan tonight while Bluefield visits Welch and Huntington travels to Ashland.

Mountain State League Associated Press Williamson Logan Bluefield Welch Huntington Ashland

Stranahan Defending Trans Miss Golf Title

Frank Stranahan of Toledo defends his Trans Miss golf title at the Blue Hills course in Kansas City as challengers rise. Returning to the field is Johnny Goodman, former national amateur and open champion, and a three time Trans Miss champion.

Kansas City Frank Stranahan Toledo Blue Hills Johnny Goodman

Layoffs Hit Mine Workforce Across Morgantown Area

UMW local No. 9650 president reports complaints of wage related layoffs at Kelly's Creek Collieries. George Wyant notes similar issues as Frank Christopher cites production cuts over three months. About 25 men missed a shift and some mine shifts run 18 to 20 percent short of men. An unrelated line mentions John M Browning’s WWI machine gun development.

Lewis Morgantown Cham Kw Nt. Commerce Wsrlitst Suvhards UMW George Wyant Kelly's | Creek Frank Christpher Pursgrove

Victory Garden Graph Promotes New Zealand Spinach

A Victory Garden feature by Dean Halliday from Central Press Association urges substituting New Zealand spinach for spinach. The plant thrives in heat, grows quickly with frequent tip pruning, and yields abundant greens from a single plant across the season.

Dean Halliday

aging elephant lift to be destroyed by allied air forces

In a wartime rally at Madison Square Garden M. M. Litvinov and others warned of Hitler's eastward offensive and the likely collapse of the Nazi regime. Hopkins cited Coral Sea and Midway as preludes to impending disaster under the dictatorship. The message emphasized relentless Allied air power and the futility of Tojo's plans amid growing pressure.

Tojo Coral Sea Midway Hopkins M. M. Litvinov United States Madison Square Garden Hitler Jen Europe Roosevelt Washington Russia

Classified rates and sample ads for Sentinel column

The notice reproduces Sentinel classified rate details two cents for first insertion and one cent per word after, with a 45 cent minimum. It shows example ads for rent and sale listings including addresses, phone-like numbers, and fragment items such as Lost and Wanted advertisements. The text preserves old style with terse phrases and line breaks.

Sentinel M. Wana

Radio Schedule Drama From Central West Virginia Station

Central West Virginia’s station list outlines evening programs across multiple networks WATTS and arm stations. It lists times from 5:30 PM to midnight featuring news sports music and drama with hosts such as Captain Midnight and Lowell Thomas plus performances by Glenn Miller and Burns and Allen among others.

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