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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1932
Page
4
St Louis Cardinals defeated the Cubs 4 to 1 to take three of four games. Derringer earned his fourth win of the season with five safeties allowed, adding a double and a sacrifice.
Ohio National Guard officers and enlisted men withdraw from the Athens county coal strike area leaving 250 guardsmen in the field. In Nelsonville Chief Bateman threatened to seek martial law from Governor White if Lick Run mine disorders continued. Dr Florence Sadin won the National Achievement Award as the first woman honoree.
The only completed game yesterday saw St. Louis defeat Chicago 4 to 1. Scheduled today are Philadelphia at Boston New York at Brooklyn St Louis at Cincinnati Weather rain postponements affect midseason standings in several leagues.
Summary of yesterday’s baseball results shows Foxx and Waner among leading batters for the Athletics and Pirates respectively. Detroit and Kansas City tied St Paul 6 all, Hurst led Phillies Milwaukee 2 to 1, with other games weather affected and notes on Lombardi with the Reds.
Pittsburgh June 28 Steve Swetonic powers the Pirates with four shutouts this season and leads the league in pitching. Once a slump victim his arm regained velocity and now no big club would refuse his services. He has shut out the Cubs Braves and Dodgers, proving the bigger they are the more he shines.
Kingwood June 28 A Preston county court named Al right, a contractor, sheriff to fill the term of W W Williams who was ousted by court order. Williams, in Cumberland hospital, faces a $17 000 shortage alleged in a state audit. Williams’ counsel said an injunction would be sought to block the new sheriff taking office.
Stanley Felix Hausner, who flew the Atlantic in a single plane for more than a week, met President Hoover at the White House. Hoover congratulated him on his escape and remarked on his remarkable condition. Hausner said he would attempt another flight once a suitable plane is obtained.
Joseph Indelicato, 22, admits participation in the robbery of Harry C. Glem's apartment on East 67th Street. Three men forced entry and stole jewelry valued at 290000 dollars, with 230000 dollars recovered. The Cleveland Indians conclude two doubleheaders daily yielded six wins in eight games.
In a brisk roundup several key names appear across the box scores with Foxx Ruth Klein and multiple stars from the Athletics Yankees Dodgers and Giants cited. Wilson Ott and additional roster players contribute to a dynamic day of baseball activity across leagues.
Mrs Helen Wills Moody dominates to reach the Wimbledon semi finals defeating Dorothy Round 6 0 6 1 to preserve a no lost set run and chase a fifth singles title. Helen Jacobs advances by beating Hilda Krahwinkel 6 2 6 4 joining Moody in the last four as Miss Heeley and Mme Rene Mathieu complete the women’s semis. In men’s singles American hopes persist as Wood Satoh Shields Austin Vines and Maier push toward the semis with Perry Crawford awaiting results.
Johnny Farrell advises golfers to drink water at every fountain to prevent dehydration. He notes water supports internal organs, tissues, and kidney cleansing during steady exercise, urging players to take small drinks throughout a round to avoid serious health issues.
In Elberton New Jersey on June 28 P H Sims four horsemen widened their contract bridge match by 3455 to reach a 6200 total margin over Harold S Van derbilt Cavendish Club. After 120 boards played with 40 remaining in the final session the leaders hold a commanding advantage.
A fleet of five planes bound from Elkins to Kingwood circled Grafton before noon today greeting the city with a "howdy" after already saluting Philippi. An auto gyro led the formation, first of its type seen here, gyrating above Grafton for minutes attracting attention. The group had participated yesterday in the dedication of Dice Harper field in Elkins and flew from Huntington to Elkins on a goodwill mission.
WenDel defeated B O nine 18 to 12 in a high scoring game at WenDel. Hamilton led WenDel with three singles and Whitehair hit two home runs as WenDel collected 13 hits for 18 runs. Grafton had 17 safeties led by Paugh Swisher and Ted Henry with a homer and three baggers by McKinney and Hefner. Pitchers Hefner and Philips allowed many hits, Swisher and Martin quieting after the fifth. Score by innings shows WenDel pulling away late. Separately Eastern Intercollegiate Athletics Association members voted to ban broadcasting of all games at member home stadiums next season, citing financial needs and gate receipts.
Gordon Kennedy of West Hill waived hearings before Magistrate Wittman in two cases and was jailed in default of $500 bond in each, awaiting action of the November grand jury. He is charged with contributing to the delinquency of Samantha Parsons and theft of a black mare used to transport the group to Upshur County, where Kennedy was arrested.
Baltimore on June 28 reports Miss Virginia Lawson a nurse filed a $50,000 breach of promise suit against Dr. R Hooper Smith a physician who wed for the second time on April 12 The complaint alleges the doctor promised marriage and was ready for the ceremony but failed to marry the nurse She has returned to Baltimore from Town
A stated plan sought to unite Tammany Hall and Smith forces behind Maryland Governor Ritchie. Mayor Frank Hague, Smith campaign manager, discussed the feasibility with John F. Curry. Curry doubted Roosevelt's nomination, citing the two thirds rule shift as a sign of weakness.
Two Marylanders carried banners flashing a "Win With Ritchie" slogan during the Democratic national convention opening parade in Chicago. The banners stood out as the only presidential candidate banners for much of the demonstration and drew applause, echoing Governor Ritchie's earlier convention hall appearance.
The governor, amid a lengthy session, drew attention in Baltimore where law officers and local officials attended. He met delegations from several states and addressed the Columbia system at his hotel. A thirty minute session with William Gibbs McAdoo followed, viewed by supporters as strengthening his position.
Four players from Princeton Colgate Michigan and Southern California tied for lead with 72 in the first round of the national intercollegiate golf championship at the Cascades course Hot Springs Virginia. Yale's Sid ney Noyes and J E Parker shot 36 38 and 37 37 respectively while others posted 76s and 34 players broke 80 as 158 two round total expected to qualify for Wednesday's match play. In Salt Lake City Howard R Parr head of Grocers Supply Company accused of extortion took poison after a note denying the charge.
Ted Henry excelled on defense but walked ten and hit one as B and O defeated Reppart 7 to 6 after nine innings, then winning in the eighth. Grafton tallied six in their half and Reppart rallied in the seventh, with key plays from Koch and Fairfax and a late rally by Garrett.
Pittsburgh June 28 A woman who jumped to her death from the Liberty bridge was identified as Leota G Johnson 26 of Washington sister Velma Robb of Washington said the victim lived with her They heard she left home Sunday saying she was going to work in fact she went to her death
Al Crowder of the Washington Senators edged manager Walter Johnson in a short footrace in St. Louis to settle competing claims of who is faster.
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