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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

6

Giants Face Three Tough Clubs in pennant chase

The New York Giants return to action facing the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals in a pivotal stretch before the All-Star break. Cubs hold first, Cards second, Giants near third with key pitchers Hubbell Schumacher Castleman and Melton aiding a balance between strong arms and offense. The schedule includes four games against Brooklyn’s Bees and three with Philadelphia and the Dodgers, testing the defending team’s depth as they pursue top seed.

New York Giants Giants St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cubs Pirates New Yorkers Chicago Larry French Charley Root Tex Carleton Roy Parmelo Clay Bryant Clyde Shoun Sim Bill Lee Cub Hhe Cardinals Digny Dean Lonnie Warneke Lefty Bop Weiland Redbirds St. Louis Elbowers Gas House Bill Terry Carl Hubbell Hal Schumacher Slick Castleman Cliff Melton Washington Bees Phillies Dodgers Hubbell Charite Cardinals Jack Doyle Trish Joe Bain W. L. Pet Mike Jacobs St. Louis Jekey Park New York Yankee Pittsburgh Brooklyn Sammy Beil Montreal Cincinnati Philadelphia Wes Dack Sharkey Boston

Wedding Plans And Labor Talks Surface In Cramped Notice

The piece describes a Harvard Fly Club party at Owls Nest with guests including Mr and Mrs James Roosevelt and the bride-to-be Miss Dupont. It also covers ongoing labor board mediation with Miss Perkins and Edward F. McGrady, noting Taft plans to sail to Europe and mentioning a fatal car crash in Follansbee as a separate update.

Roosevelt Roosevalt Dupont Harvard Owls Nest James Roosevelt James A. Draper John Roase Owls Meat Alfred 3 Hallowell Bostome Olivia Morea Miss Dupont Franklin Ethel Wilmington White-Haind Prank B. Haley Justice of the Peace Miss Perkins Tam Europe Edward F. McGrady Taft

Budge and Parker Threats in Net Meet at Wimbledon

At Wimbledon England June 29 American Don Budge and Frank Parker reached the semi finals of the men's singles amid a day of strong performances. Budge defeated Vivian McGrath to stay undefeated while Parker outlasted Heinrich Henkel in five sets to set up a semifinal clash with Von Cramm or Austin. Miss Jacobs and Miss Marble advanced in the women’s singles, as Jadwiga Jedrzejowska eliminated Mrs. Dorothy Andruss and prepared to meet Peggy Scriven. In doubles Budge and Mako faced Bourgus and Petra as the top men’s pair.

Wimbledon Eng California Don Budge Milwaukee Frank Parker Dorothy Round England Helen Hull Jacobs Alice Marble United States Hilda Krahwinkel Sperling Denmark Germany McGrath Baron Gottfried von Cramm Henry Wilfred Bunny) Austin Britain von Cramm Austin Budge Parker Australia Vivian McGrath Heinrich Henkel Bryan Billy Grant Atlanta Jack Crawford Crawford Miss Jacobs Miss Marble A. A. Wright Great Britain Rollin Couquerque Dorothy Andrus Jadwiga Jerdejowska Poland Miss Jedrzejowska Peggy Scriven Anita Lizana Chile Mme Rene Mathieu France Gene Mako Christian Bourgus Yvon Petra

Buckhannon fighter Ernie Ruskins to meet Mason McCoy in Clarksburg card

Boxing promoter Jack Sheppard announced two prelims for Wednesday at Carmichael in Clarksburg. Ernie Ruskins of Buckhannon draws Mason McCoy of Clarksburg while Howard Myers’ opponent is to be found as Joe Cononie, ill, cannot fight. Other prelims pair local Johnny Folio with Irish Bob Turner, Buck Meyer versus Jimmy Smith, and Bob McGee facing Kid Rector in Fairmont.

Ernie Ruskins Buckhannon Mason McCoy Clarksburg Jack Sheppard McCoy Johnny Folio Bob Turner Buck Meyer Jimmy Smith Bob McGee Kid Rector Fairmont

Golfers chase 39th national title at Oakmont

Collegiate field at Oakmont seeks team victory and individual match play after 36 holes. Georgetown leads with 320, one point ahead of Georgia Tech. Princeton and Pittsburgh close behind. Yale among top contenders as players push to improve scores in the stern par 72 layout.

Judson Bailey Oakmont George Dunlap, Jr Larry Moller Stanley Holditch Georgetown Georrgia Tech Princeton Pittsburgh Yale

Fights Last Night On Bicycles Circuit Seen

A string of boxing results across cities with outpoints and draws. Notable bouts include Roddie Wenstob 116% beating Art Oliver in Chicago and John Henry Lewis defending his light heavyweight title with a win in Washington, while Freddie Camuso and Ralph Zanneill fought to a draw in Providence. Numerous other scores feature fighters from Milwaukee Des Moines Baltimore Philadelphia and more with various weights and venues noted.

Chicago Roddie Wenstob Edmonton Alta Art Oliver Washington John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz Willie Reddish Philadelphia Des Moines Tony Gianciola Milwaukee Wis Chuck Byaddus Baltimore Clarence Red) Burman Eddie Dalan Waterbury Conn Vince’ ml New York Ty Holyoke Mass Mickey Mathio Jersey City Walter Wildcat) O'Connor Cabondale Chino Alvarez Charlie Burns Johnstown

How They Stand National League Yesterday's Results

National League standings note no games were scheduled yesterday. Baseball results section lists no matches or scores, leaving teams paused in current positions.

Everett Marshall Defeats Jim McMillen In Denver Wrestling

Everett Marshall of La Junta Colo 220 defeats Jim McMillen of Chicago 220 in two of three falls during last night wrestling event in Denver.

Denver Everett Marshall la Junta Colo Jim McMillen Chicago

Escobar Offered Bantam Title Defense This Summer

Fight chatter notes promoter Jack Patrill has offered Six to Escobar $15,000 to defend his bantamweight title against K. O. Morgan in Flint this summer. Pedro Montanez travels to Puerto Rico to train for a July 4 ten-rounder with Prannie Wallace. Armando Godoy risks a July coast fight with Big Boy Bray in San Francisco. Henry Armstrong trains for a July 8 ten-rounder with Al Blaich at Madison Square Garden.

Eddie Brietz New York Jack Patrill Flint Mich Sixto Escobar K. 0 Morgan Pedro Montanez Puerto Rico Prannie Wallace Cleveland Arturo Godoy Big Boy Bray San Francisco Henry Armstrong al Jolson al Blaich Australias Madison Square Garden Armstrong Aldo Spaldi Azio Nuvolari Roosevelt Raceway Tazio Brooklyn Red Luzin Quincy A. A Rockingham Park Milwaukee George M. Cohan Cardinals St. Louis Gamg J. Baker St. Charles Ill Greyhound Cardinal Pringe Sep Palin Baker Muscleton Gerson Archie Templeton North Carolina Shelby N. C

Games Today Across Baseball Lineup Matchups

Chicago at St Louis features Carleton against Weiland or Warneke. Pittsburgh meets Cincinnati with Bowman and Bauers facing Grissom and Derringer. Philadelphia battles New York pitting Johnson against Schumacher. Brooklyn visits Boston with Fitzsimons opposing Fette. Detroit plays Chicago with Auker versus Stratton. New York hosts Philadelphia with Hagley against Thomas and Washington Grove facing Weaver. St Louis visits Cleveland with Sett opposing Whitehill.

Chicago St. Louis Carleton Weiland Warneke Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bowman Bauers Grissom Derringer Philadelphia New York Johnson Schumacher Brooklyn Boston Fitzsimmons Fette Detroit Auker Stratton Hagley Thomas Jonah Washington Grove Weaver Cleveland Sett Whitehill

Louis H Cook completes 40 years as church sexton

In Wheeling on June 28 Louis H Cook marked his 40th year as sexton of Vance Memorial Presbyterian church. He left his cobbler trade in 1913 to devote his life to church work.

Wheeling Louis H. Cook Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church

Pittsburgh Markets Produce Report June 29 Prices and Trends

Pittsburgh Markets reports moderate demand for produce with apples around steady in eight car lots and various regional prices for tubers and greens. Butter and eggs show firmness, poultry and dairy items list steady ranges, noting specific figures for North Carolina, California, Virginia, and Ohio receipts. Separate lines indicate several poultry and egg categories with current price bands and shipment notes.

Pittsburgh U.S Tennessee Illinois Kentucky North Carolina California Virginia Cobblers Virginia Southie Ohio Leghorn Rollers Roosters Young Ducks Old Ducks Geese

Tigers Dominate Pruntytown in 9-4 Baseball Victory

The Grafton Tigers defeated the Pruntytown Farmers 9 to 4 at the Industrial School Diamond. McFarland pitched seven innings allowing seven hits with seven strikeouts, while Garnering two hits highlighted by a double and a single from Meet Potters. Desist led Pruntytown with offense and Demoss was Grafton’s top slugger with two doubles as the Tigers prepare to meet the Carr China Potters at 5 30 this evening.

Grafton Tigers Pruntytown Parmiers Industrial School B. Shriver Bartlett McFarland Tiger Pruntytown Potters Desist Demoss Tigers Carr China Potters Rhe Shaw DeMass Trader Bailey Grinnan Barkins Smith L. Shaw Wen Poe SelBae Er Ife Shriver Bae

Ryder Golfers Trail English in 1935 Cup Defense

United States cup hopefuls trailed in two Scotch foursomes and were all square in two others after eighteen holes at Southport links. British pairings led or were even with U S rivals including Sarazen Shute and Cotten Padham Whitcombe and Rees among the featured matchups as 2,000 fans watched the windy morning round.

Southport Eng All Square Amsdale Percy Alliss Richard Burton Henry Picard John Revolta U.S Arthur Lacey Willam J. Cox Ralph Guldahl Tony Manero Dudley-Nelson Ed Dudley Byron Nelson Henry Cotton Alf Padham Gene Sarazen Denny Shute Charles Whitcombe Home Forces David Rees

Americans Struggle as Ryder Cup Openers Begin in Wind

The two day international test opens with eight singles matches tomorrow. Gallery crowds cover the sandy hills as pairs play thirty six holes today with one point per match. Americans, favored to win on British soil, slipped to 5-4 in betting as wind strengthens.

Brother Acts Feature Loop in Mountain State League

The Associated Press reports on the Mountain State league’s brother acts. Logan beat Williamson in the series opener with pitcher Sher ley Slone, while Williamson won the second game as Frank Slone pitched for the egbis. The Muncher twins play with Williamson and Welch. Beckley’s Keaton boys, led by Doc the Bengal second baseman, impressed by Kenneth Keaton who joined the team after a mining job break. Bluefield centerfielder D Antoni has no brother in the Joop but a connections to local high school and Notre Dame looming. Beckley reports injuries and a death in the Steinbeck family.”

Associated Press Mountain State League Logan Sherley Slone Williamson Egbis Frank Slone Muncher Twins Welch Keaton Boys Keaton Kenneth Bengals Islders Doc Raleigh Bluefield Lewis D'Antoni Joop Ron Malens Cteult Notre Dame Beckley Larry Steinbeck Carey Ohio

Patrol plan amid Spanish civil war tensions shifts

Debate over extending an international naval patrol to block arms and men to both sides of Spain’s civil war continues after Germany and Italy withdraw their support. Britain and France refuse a Valencia demonstration, prompting nine-nation sub-committee discussions and possible government decisions. Conciliatory talks between Italy, Germany and Rome signal a move to ease the impasse while fears of a naval deadlock persist.

Pagé Gne Spain Germany Italy France Britain Valencia Leipzig Rome Berlin Plymouth

Plan Dollar Continues as Merchants Endorse Day Events

Continued from page one: mailed today to all local merchants. More than half have agreed to participate in activities for that day. Officers and committees have seen merchants and many have endorsed the route for Day. Counts show two from nearby beds, awaiting expectations.

Classified ads rate note and rental listings

Classified Sentinel rates are two cents for the first insertion and one cent for each additional insertion, with a minimum charge of 45 cents. Ads list FOR RENT three-room and four-room furnished apartments, rooms, and sleeping rooms with contact details. FOR SALE ranges include a coal and gas range and a private store on Walnut, with addresses for inquiries and terms.

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LEGAL NOTICES TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN W BLAKE

Notices summon creditors and beneficiaries of John W Blake deceased to present verified claims by December 31 1937 at the office in Gratton Taylor County West Virginia. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Dated June 28 1937 J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts. June 29 July 6 18 WEST VIRGINIA PUBLICATION NOTICE A suit in Taylor County seeks divorce from Anna Taylor Jarvis and Paul William Jarvis defendant must appear within one month after publication to protect interests. Published in Gratton Sentinel Clerk Frank M Hol e Jr. July 15 22 29 1987 WEST VIRGINIA DIVORCE ORDER In Taylor County chancery suit Paul Pryer plaintiff vs Aldine Fryer defendant decree for absolute divorce. Defendant not resident and must appear within one month after first publication four weeks publication in Gratton newspaper Taylor County. A Goes HOLLIS JR Clerk Wyckoff and Wyckoff Attorneys for Plaintiff June 15 22 29 LOST KEYS Another note: Lost-a bunch of keys on Ta ar La trobe Street Return to Stan G Ford Standard Cafe 36 Latrobe Street Name Bardeen key rings with Attorney for Plaintiff

John W. Blake Thergof Gratton Taylor County West Virginia J. Guy Allender Paul William Jarvis Gratton Sentinel M. Holei, Jr Wyckoff and Wyckoff Circuit Court Chancery Paul Pryer Aldine Fryer Feliet West Veginia Grafton Jar Oses M, Hollis, JR Clerk Trobe Street Stan

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