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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1931

Page

6

Young Players Shine In AL Race As Cronin Chapman Rise

Two rising stars Cronin of Washington and Chapman of New York electrify the American League. Cronin leads in batting, hits and triples with stellar defense. Chapman hits near .300, excels at stealing bases, and helps the Yankees win twice against the White Sox. Babe Ruth homers, Ed Wells shines in the second game. Washington sweeps Detroit in a lopsided doubleheader before a late rally.

Associated Press Joe Cronin Husky Washington Senators Ben Chapman New York Yankees Cronin Chapman Yankees Youngs York Chicago White Sox Chappie Yanks Babe Ruth Ed Wells Detroit

Senators win two. Red Sox, Braves fall in rain games

The Senators beat Philadelphia 4-0 in a doubleheader split, later sweeping a 3-0 win by Bob Grove. Cleveland’s pitchers shut out Boston 13-0 and 10-0 as the Indians overpower the Red Sox. Reds upset Braves 2-0 and 4-2 before rain stopped play. most other National League games were rained out.

Senators Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Browns Bob Grove Browns Cleveland Thunder Boston Clint Brown Red Sox Willis Hudlin Indians Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Red Lucas Larry Benton Cincinnati Reds

How They Stand National League Yesterday and Ahead

Yesterday's results saw Cincinnati defeat Boston 2 to 0 and 8 to 4. Today schedule features Cincinnati at Boston, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, and St Louis at Philadelphia.

Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Philadelphia Ww. L. Pet

Baseball Scores and Standings From League Play

In the American League Cleveland led Boston 10 0 with 2nd games cited. Washington beat Detroit 10 3 and 4 0 in the second. Philadelphia shut out St Louis 3 0. St Louis 5, Philadelphia 4 in the second. New York triumphed over Chicago 8 6 and 9 4 in the second. Today’s games include New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Detroit Boston at Cleveland. In the Mid Atlantic League Fairmont 4 Hagerstown 2 then Hagerstown 3 Fairmont 0 in the second. Johnstown 17 Wheeling 0. Clarksburg 2 Cumberland 0 Beckley 2 Charleston 1 Scottdale 15 Huntington 3 Huntington 12 Scottdale 9 second. Fairmont at Charleroi Clarksburg at Beckley Scottdale at Charleston Huntington at Wheeling Hagerstown at Altoona Johnstown at Cumberland.

Cleveland Boston Washington Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis New York Chicago Fairmont Hagerstown Johnstown Wheeling Clarksburg Cumberland Beckley Charleston Scottdale Huntington Altoona Charleroi Cumberlai W. L. .Pet Cumberland Beckley Fairmont Hagerstown

Toledo and Milwaukee Wins Lead Mixed Baseball Totals

In American Association play Toledo defeated Minneapolis 5 2 and 8 7 in two games while Milwaukee beat Louisville 1 0 and 4 2. St Paul topped Columbus 12 7 and Kansas City surged past Indianapolis 4 2. In Palermo Sicily a mafia terrorist trial ended with 114 convictions including lifers and long terms. Luke Corbus has been signed seven times and released six by Joplin in the Western Association.

American Association Toledo Minneapolis Milwaukee Louisville St. Paul Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Luke Corbus Joplin Western Association

Second Jones? Atlanta’s 7 year old golf prodigy shines

Gene Dahlbender Jr., a seven year old from Atlanta, shoots 54 on Ansley Park nine and nets early praise as Atlanta’s premier juvenile golfer. Tom Wilson credits him with the finest swing he has seen in a youngster and notes he already hits the ball correctly.

Atlanta Gene Dahlbender Links Young Dahlbender Sporting Goods Ansley Park Dabthender Atisuta Jones Bobby Gene Tom Wilson

Stribling Gets New Heavyweight Opponent in Training

Al Stribling adds Frank Cawley of Wilkes-Barre to his camp as a new heavyweight playmate. Their first workout ends with Cawley challenging Stribling and delivering solid punches while Stribling shows mixed form in practice. The scene includes a broadcast from the Stribling camp with Ma and family joining in.

Schmeling Stribling Bill Babe National Broadcasting Company

Yankees pull off two double steal games in twin bill

In the second game of a double header with the White Sox the Yankees executed two triple steals stealing three bases apiece twice. Willis Hudlin and Clint Brown combined for a strong Indians win in the double header 13-0 and 10-9 against the Red Sox with steady pitching. Red Lucas of the Reds blanked the Braves 2-0, while Fred Marberry outpitched George Uhle to lift the Senators to a 40-? triumph over the Tigers.

Yankees White Sox Willis Hudlin Clint Brown Indians Red Sox Fred Marberry Senators George Uhle Tigers

Major League Leaders Across June 23 Standings

Baseball leaders compiled through June 23 show Hendrick of the Reds at .380 batting average while Klein of the Phillies leads with 68 runs and 55 RBIs. Terry of the Giants tops with 80 hits and 34, others highlight power and speed across leagues. Cubs and Yankees feature prominent names in triples and home runs.

Morgan Indians Ruth Yankees Cochrane Athletics Hendrick Reds Terry Giants Davis Phillies Klein Hornsby Cubs Baretti Worthington Braves Watkins Cardinals Arrett

Bank of United States leaders sentenced for misapplying funds

New York June 23 Bernard K Marcus president of the closed Bank of United States and Saul Singer executive vice president were sentenced to three to six years in state prison after conviction for misapplying the bank funds Herbert Singer son of Saul received an undetermined term.

New York Bernard K. Marcus Bank of United States Saul Singer Herbert Singer Saul

Hornsby: Cubs just getting started in NL race

New York June 24. Rogers Hornsby, Cubs manager, says the club hasn’t had its at bats in the National League race and is just starting. Hack Wilson has shaken slump and pitchers are rounding into form as the team plans more home games to balance road trips. He cites the Giants and Cardinals as tough opponents but says Chicago is now playing better as a unified unit with catcher Ralston Hemsley standing out.

New York Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Hornsby Hack Wilson Giants Ralston Hemsley Pittsburgh

Schmeling Meets Brown in San Francisco Sparring Bout

Conneaut Lake Park Pa June 24. Max Schmeling’s chin is called just another to Natie Brown, the San Francisco heavyweight. Brown, the world champion contender, faced Schmeling yesterday with 1,000 spectators watching as he shook Schmeling with left hooks and right crosses. Critics expect Schmeling to unleash real power later in the week as Brown has notable wins and a decision over Max Baer. Schmeling trains for eight rounds this week to test speed before returning to six rounds.

Conneaut Lake Park Max Schmeling Natie Brown San Francisco California Schmeling Thhey Brown Max Baer Larry Johnson Chicago

Pruntytown Wins Double Bill at Colfax

Pruntytown baseball team defeated Colfax 14 to 4 and then Silver Run 16 to 3 in a Sunday double bill at Colfax, securing two victories in a single afternoon.

Pruntytown Colfax Silver Run Boys

Pruntytown club wins with 29 runs in tight contest

Pruntytown amassed 29 runs over their opponents with timely hits and a sharp double play by Frank Gawthrope to Harry Shriver on second. Rogle Shriver pitched well while Charles Tucker handled catching duties as the visitors produced several two and three base hits. Next Sunday Colfax hosts Xingmont.

Pruntytown Colfax Xingmont Frank Gawthrope Harry Shriver Rogle” Shriver Charles Tucker

Eastern Ivy Stars to Play West at Olympic Games

Harvard, Princeton, and Yale graduates will face seniors from Southern California, California, and Stanford in an August 8 1982 exhibition in Los Angeles. Howard Jones of USC coaches the West with Tad Jones of Yale leading the East. Coaches from each school assist, with players selected from spring graduating ranks. Michigan conservation officials seek clarity on statutes governing sportsmen and landowners.

Los Angeles America Harvard Princeton Yale Southern Califoriy California Stanford Jo Brothers Howard Jones University of Southern California Tad Jones Yals

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