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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1936

Page

5

Lefty Takes Decision By Close Count in Mono Pitchers Duel

Rosemont Cubs edge Sterling Oils 1 0 at Reppert Field in a tight West Virginia State league clash. Hutchinson and Channell shut down the offenses with only one hit allowed by each side. Clovis was hit by a pitch to set up the Cubs' lone run in the sixth aided by Barna's timely baserunning and Barnett's clutch single.

Palmer Reppert Field Rosemont Cubs West Virginia Sterling Oils St. Mary's Hutchinson Rosemont Portsider Channell Repperts Babe” Barna Cubs Carl Clovis Carl Barna Tater" Barnett Cooper Bryan Barrett Clovis St. Mary’s Taylor Carpenter Stout Bama Barnett Casper Ashley Geibell Bracey Mary's Pickens Parren Jer Farren Sec Partell Hughes Flutch Rosemont—Mazza Bennett Jones Noone Mazza Channel O Barna Knight AB. BR. II C. A a—Mazza b—Jones D. A Cooper Wwe Caspef c—Knight Maza St.Mary's Hutchingson Hutchington Jeranko

97 Summoned Witnesses for July 6 Trial Term

Princeton June 29 Sheriff J C Fanning served subpnoes on 97 witnesses to appear for trials at the term of court. Fine as July 6.

Princeton J. C. Fanning

Cubs Reach Top In Senior Loop After Strong Run

The Chicago Cubs surged to first in the National League after adding Curt Davis from the Phillies and a string of strong starts. Larry French and Bill Lee shut out the Giants 3-0 and 6-0 as St. Louis slipped from first place to second. Pirates gained ground with a doubleheader win over the Giants, while Reds stayed close despite rain. In the American League, Yankees struggled with power, Browns split a doubleheader in clouting, Tigers and Indians fought for third place, and the Red Sox were challenged by the Indians as Sugar Cain shone for the White Sox.

Associated Press Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Larry French Bill Lee Giants Casey Stengel Dizzy Dean Charley Grimm Curt Davis Phillies Pirates New Yorkers Becs Cy Blanton Bees Reds Philadelphia New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Tigers Indians Athletics Tribe Boston Red Sox Jimmy Foxx Senators White Sox Sugar Cain

Greys Appear Sure Winners After Doubleheader Split

Zanesville opens final week of the Mid-Atlantic league first half pennant race with a three game edge over Canton after a Sunday doubleheader split. Jeff Heath hit four homers for Zanesville in a 10-8 win and 6-5 loss, while Canton beat Huntington 6-1 before losing to the Red Birds 3-1.

Associated Press Zanesville Canton Terriers Greys Charleston Jeff Heath Canton Huntington Red Birds Davis Wegner Paiement Dayton Alcon Yankees Portsmouth Johnstown Akron

Rosemont Cubs Win Eleven Inning Thriller In Weston

The Rosemont Cubs, West Virginia state league leaders, lost a 4 to 2 eleven inning thriller to Weston as Jack Gocke and Tommy Thompson dueled in superb form. Ron McKinney starred for Weston, and Clovis homered while Barna tripled. The game ended after a dramatic top of the eleventh with Weston breaking through and Rosemont’s hopes dashed.

Rosemont Cubs Weston Gocke Ron McKinney Bob Pitcher Repperts Thompson Clovis Barna Ed Reppert West Virginia Taylor County Tommy Thompson Cubs Jack Gocke West Virginia University McKinney Grafton High Grafton Potters Hughes Rosemont Tommy Jack R. H A. Bryan Bracey Mazza Barnett C . Hughes Gratchinson Jones Goeke Tion Weston B. H. C. A. Nobuel Jesuits Tillett Pittsburgh Boston Heinzman Chicago New York Phillips Brooklyn St. Louis C. Watson Cincinnati - Philadelphia Perrine Yan H. Watson Mallone Mallonee Hutchinson Philadelphia Tillett McKnight Butcher

Walsh Upsets Top Seed Hendrix In Grass Court Final

Bar ney Welsh of Washington D C rallied from two sets down to topple Arthur Hendrix seeded No 1 in the middle states grass court championship at Pittsburgh The national parks champion defeated Hendrix after a 3-0 4-6 8-6 7-5 6-1 comeback Welsh earlier beat Guy Cheng and teamed with Harman to win the doubles title over Marcum and McCaskey 6-4 7-5 6-4

Pittsburgh Barney Welsh Arthur Hendrix Lakeland Fla Middle States Washington, D. C Hendrix Wilmer Allison Guy Cheng Tulane Robert Harman Berkeley Calif Harman Vernon Marcum Stan McCaskey Washington

Moonshine seized after 12 mile chase ends in arrest

Princeton officers chase and catch Johnnie Marvely and Yancy Martle after a 12 mile pursuit. They face charges of possession of illegal liquor as 100 gallons of moonshine are confiscated.

Princeton Johnnie Marvely Yancy Martle

Grant Picked to Upset Aces at Wimbledon

In the quarter finals Bryan Bitsy Grant, the giant killer of the American invasion, faces world No. 1 and defending champion Perry after knocking out Heiner Henkel and Vivian McGrath. Don Budge and Wilmer Allison also advance, matching Adrian Quist and Henry Austin respectively while Jack Crawford meets Baron Von Cramm. Helen Jacobs eyes a path against Anita Lizana in the women’s draw.

Wimbledon Eng Bryan Bitsy Grant Perry Don Budge America Wilmer Allison United States Budge Adrian ‘Quist Whileallison England Henry W Bunny) Austin Jack Crawford Australia Baron Gott Fried von Cramm Germany Helen Jacobs Helen Wills Moody Anita Lizana Chile

U S Olympic squad looms as best ever

A 1936 era preview notes rising U S track prowess led by Jesse Owens Archie Williams Glenn Morris Fritz Pollard Jr and Don Lash with semi finals at Cambridge Milwaukee and Los Angeles predicting a thrilling final tryout at Randall's Island New York July 11-12 and Berlin games start July 15 with three top performers per event earning spots plus relay runners in a strong national effort to reach peak form before August البطولة

Alan Gore Associated Press Sports E New York United States Berlin Cambridge Milwaukee Los Angeles Randall’s Island Stadium Princeton Palmer Stadium A.A. U Indiana Don Lash Lash America Owens Chicago Jesse Owens Ohio State Forrest (Specs Morris Hans Sievert Sievert Bonthron Bill Bonthron Gene Venske Glenn Cunningham Archie San Romani Middle West San Romani Ww. Il Midwest Ralph Metcalfe Marquete Peacock Ben Eastman John Woodruff Stait Hams Jimmy Lavalle U. C Washington Jack Hofstetter Dart- Chicago Mouth Eddie O'Brien Sy- Philadelphia Tacuse St. Tals Williams

Chicago at Cincinnati night game report

Major league scores and results from yesterday include Detroit 10 Philadelphia 11 Cleveland 11 Boston 3 St. Louis 6 New York 3 7 Washington 12 Chicago 9 4.

Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston St. Louis New York Washington

Deacon Carp er Ordained by West Virginia Bishop Gravatt

The Rt. Rev. William L. Gravatt Bishop of West Virginia ordained Wood Bowyer Carper Jr to the deaconate. The Rev Mr Carpenter departed for Morristown New Jersey to serve at curate.

Charleston William L. Gravatt West Virginia Wood Bowyer Carper, Jr Protestant Episcopal Church Mr. Carper Morristown N. J

Prisoners Foiled Escape Attempt in Welch Cell Block

Jailer Sam McCullough startled four inmates sawing bars of their cells in Welch as officers report a week earlier the men tried to break out using a duplicate key to the cell lock. Sentinel Want Ads For Bargains.

Welch Sam McCullough

Best Catcher Ever Praised By Old Fox Griffith

A roundup of sports notes cites Clark Griffith praising a renowned catcher as the best he ever saw. The column mixes baseball, boxing, Olympic sizing quirks, and other sports tidbits, mentioning Ruth, Mize, Rosenthal, and various athletes and events from baseball to track and boxing.

Eddie Brietz New York Fox Clark Griffith Cardinals Hartnett Cubs Rudy Dusek Omaha Wrestling Tribe Ali Baba Dave Levin Vincent Lopez Babe Ruth Johnny Mize Johnny Ruth Bill Benthorn

Major Leagues Name All Star Selections for Boston Battle

Charley Grimm and Joe McCarthy announced the selections to complete the 21 man American and National League squads for the July 7 inter league game in Boston. Fans chose 16 players. managers added five each plus coaches and trainers. selections include Curt Davis Augie Galan Jim Collins Leo Durocher Lew Riggs for the Cubs and Bill Terry partly sidelined. McCarthy chose Tommy Bridges Mel Harder Rick Ferrell Goose Goslin and Frank Crosetti with Art Fletcher Del Baker and Doc Painter among staff.

New York Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Boston Grimm Curt Davis Phillies Augie Galan Cardinals Jim Ripper) Collins Bill Terry Leo Lippy) Durocher Lew Riggs Cincinnati McCarthy Tommy Bridges Bill McKechnie The Bees Jimmy Wilson Andy Lotshaw Cubs All Stars Art Fletcher del Baker Tigers Earle J Doc Yanks Galan Collins

Days Attack Returns Contention Over Beer Law

Report quotes a police case described as a horrible murder with seven others wounded by shot or club. The piece labels the event a direct result of the non intoxicating beer law enacted by the legislature last year. It asks West Virginia citizens whether virtue and temperance advocates or liquor supporters should address the issue.

West Virginia Friends of Virtue, Decency and Temperance Friends of Liquor

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