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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1942
Page
6
Brooklyn Dodgers move three games ahead of the Yankees atop the NL with a 5 4 ten inning victory over the Cincinnati Reds. In Chicago, Ed Smith beats the Yankees 4 2 as White Sox stop the Bombers, widening the gap to six and a half games.
The article states that a pool aims to move 8,000,000 tons, about 83 ships per month. Predictions by Rear Admiral Emory Land and WPB officials expect three ships daily by fall and 100 ships per month by December. Military tolls on tank programs noted, while steel-owned operations mostly unchanged. A three-day vacation cut in northern fields starts July 3. Edward Burke plans to discuss the situation with Harold Ickes in Washington after a telegram from P. Y. Thomas.
Witness Hansen recalls a near miss and a fatal strike on the submarine at the water line as it crash-dived. A third shot ricocheted while the gun crew included Coxswain Sharkey and Seaman Chipman among others, with the sub disappearing after a three minute encounter. The piece also cites Britain’s Times urging radical war changes and notes Churchill’s London return with Harriman aboard.
Edgar Smith of the White Sox pitched six hits to lift his team past the Yankees for their first win. Dodgers batters Dolph Camilli and Pee Wee Reese tied the score with Camilli's homer and Reese's bunt for the winning run against the Reds in the tenth. Dick Newsome of the Red Sox pitched a six hitter to beat the Indians. Jimmy Foxx of the Cubs delivered a two run homer in the ninth to top the Braves. Chet Laabs and Harland Clift of the Browns drove in three runs apiece to defeat the Senators. Cliff Melton of the Giants worked six hits and had two hits himself in a win over the Pirates. Al Benton and Pinky Virgins combined for a six hit game as the Athletics beat the area club.
Whirlaway heads a nine horse field at Aqueduct for the Brooklyn Handicap with aim to exceed 437000 career earnings. Proceeds benefit Army and Navy relief societies and USC. Key rivals include Attention, The Rhymer, Corydon, Swing and Sway, Waller, Olympus, Paperboy, Toma Rose, and multiple trainer entries.
In Chicago on June 27 1942 Betty Jameson of Texas and Phyllis Otto of Iowa faced off in the finals of the women’s Western Open at Elmhurst. Jameson, 24, San Antonio columnist, wires modest updates from the six day meet. Otto, 17, Atlantic high school graduate, class of 1942, plans Columbia Mo Christian college next fall but has not chosen a career.
Philadelphia reports Mort Cooper will be in shape to pitch for the National League all stars against the American League. Billy Southworth says he may save Cooper for the July 6 New York game if needed, as Cooper has 10 wins and six shutouts this season.
The piece notes Twilight baseball draw might help owners if crowds stay strong but players resist afternoon games. It highlights season themes, mentions Fred and Ken in hotel hops, Bobby Feller slated for se adjutant duties, and light war-time vignettes with Hugo Harrington and others in varied sports and social anecdotes.
American League leaders include Gordon New York batting .386 and Fleming Cleveland at .348 while Williams Boston drives in 71 runs and Spence Washington leads with 87 hits. Pitching sees Borany New York 6 0 and Haynes Chicago 5 1, based on six decisions. National League features Reiser Brooklyn batting .360, Mize New York with 53 RBIs, 80 hits, Musial St Louis 81, and French Brooklyn 7 0 with Wyatt 7 1, based on six decisions.
In Norfolk Ken Overlin and Pred Apostoli fought to a draw in a Navy card. In Boston Sal Bartolo defeated Jerry Zullo by technical knockout. Hollywood results saw Richie Lemos stop Bobbie Ivy by TKO in a bout noting the era’s boxing scene.
Beginning at 2 p m Sunday the Grafton Independents schedule a double header at Brownlow park. First, the Independents meet Bridgeport with Chubby Stolzenfels who blanked 17 batters and homered in the last clash. The Porters have drilled for revenge as fans expect a fair tussle. In the second game the Indians face Grafton Senior High School in a nip and tuck planned by a mystery battery. Public invited. large crowd expected.
In Girard Ohio on June 28, pre tournament talk gave way to possibility as the Mahoning Valley open neared a world major league golf record of 264. Horton Smith Joe Kirkwood and Sam Byrd shot 33 31 10 to share the lead after the first 18 holes, four under regulation, and challenged Craig Wood's 1940 Metropolitan Open mark set at Bloomfield New Jersey.
Yesterday results show New York defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 2 and Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 to 4. Chicago edged Boston 6 to 4 while Detroit beat Philadelphia 1. Boston over Cleveland 3 to 2 and Chicago downed New York 4 to 2. St Louis defeated Washington 8 to 5 with St. Louis vs Philadelphia postponed.
National League action features St Louis at Philadelphia with Pollet opposing Nahem while Chicago visits Boston in a duel between Bithorn and Javery Cincinnati battles Brooklyn as Vander Meer faces Davis Pittsburgh hosts New York with Beimeianean clashing Carpenter Washington plays St Louis with Masterson and Cybrasquel against Gatehouse Philadelphia meets Detroit with Mariblton or Bridges and Boston sees Judd or Gomes against Grove The mix spans multiple parks and pitcher matchups across the circuit
Pravda reports Sevastopol defenses remain firm despite heavy German bombardment. Axis losses include 200 tanks and hundreds of aircraft, with more than 50,000 men killed or wounded. Assaults shift from regiments to smaller units, signaling campaign strain. Garrison heroism praised for steadfast defense under siege conditions.
The shipbuilding program, seen as underway by optimistic officials, reports cargo vessels now launching at an average rate of 11,000 fans. Through May production totaled 161 ships, leaving just over 60 vessels to complete in the next seven months.
By virtue of authority as Agent of the heirs of Raver Davis Br I will offer for sale at public auction at the front door of the Taylor County Court House on July 6 1942 at 10 am that house and lot on Walnut Street in Grafton West Virginia fronting 40 feet and extending 190 feet to Gay Street Lot No 172 in West Grafton estate of which Davis died seized Terms one half cash and balance in six months purchaser to assume payment of 1942 taxes right to reject any and all bids reserved
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