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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1938

Page

5

Pirates fall to Reds as Vander Meer dazzles crowd

Cincinnati Reds beat the Pirates 6-2 behind Johnny Vander Meer's ninth straight win while the Giants Cubs stumble. The Indians edge Detroit as Tex Carleton surrenders seven runs in the third inning. Reds climb within 12 games of the league lead with strong stretch.

Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR Associated Press Rhineland Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Chicago Cubs Johnny Vander Meer Reds Rgh Cincinnati Forbes Pittsth Park Au‘Gus Stormance Teading Giants New York Vic Subs Giants Cubs Eith Apatie Cubs St: Louis Cardinnals Indians Lonnie Warneke Chicago Tex Carleton Pepper Martin Teague Cleve‘Todd New York Yankees Detroit

Rosemont Cubs win 5 1 over Pruntytown Farmers

Rosemont built a 5 1 win over Pruntytown Farmers at Athletic Field, breaking a one run tie in the sixth. Pitchers Spencer for Rosemont and White for Pruntytown held rivals to few hits as Rosemont added three runs in the seventh to seal the victory.

Rosemont Cubs Carr China Potters Pruntytown Farmers Athletic Field Pruntytown Cubs Spencer Rosemont White Farmers Cub Bensky Q. A. Bensky Ed B. Jones If. Bang Seboria Norman Mowinnos

Tennis Returns This Summer at Grafton Y M C A Courts

The Grafton Y M C A will sponsor tennis again this summer. Secret ary William Manley says the board approved the plan and the club courts are being prepared for first class play. Tennis memberships are available to Y members and country club members only.

Grafton William Manley Grafton County

East Enders Defeat Bears 24 to 4 in Doubleheader

East Enders pounded Golden Bears with 25 hits led by strong hitting from Welch and Stolzens. Gallaher pitched well for East Enders, while Bears’ Cunningham and Mitchell struggled as East Enders built a 24 to 4 game. The Miners later won the first game 6-2 in a doubleheader, with PSA players contributing across the lineup.

Golden Bears East Enders Gallaher East End Ball Cunningham Mitchell Bears Associated Press Welch Miners Mountain Yao Beex Beckley Bengals Norris Peieben Edward Stolzens Watson Hut Nicola Psas

State Road Softballers Triumph Over Lucretia Outfit

The State Road softball team defeated Lucretia 17 to 4 at Ath Tetie field. Barry allowed five hits as State Road piled up 21 singles for 17 runs. Scoring by innings: Lucretia 020 000 2. State Road 202 337 x 17. Nestor and Rosier, Bary tend Kines.

State Road Commission Lucretia Outfit Ath

Bobby Riggs Seeks Equal Clay Court Mark

CHICAGO June 29 A national clay courts tennis feat achieved only by William Tilden and Bryan Bitsy Grant beckoned Bobby Riggs the Chicagoan to his third singles crown Seeded 2 nationally and 12th in US ratings he beat Joe Hunt 1 6 6 3 7 5 6 4 bender? He advanced when his doubles teammate from Atlanta Bitsy Grant defaulted in the match

Chicago William, Tilden Bryan Bitsy Joe Hunt Los ‘Angeles Riggs Atlante Biker Grant

Indians Fans Roar Over All Star Selections

Cleveland and Brooklyn fans vented strong protests after the July 6 All Star lineups were named. Hal Trosky of Cleveland and Earl Averill were left off the American League roster while Fitzsimmons of the National League was deemed passed over by Bill Terry. Burleigh Grimes questioned the choice of Mace Brown over Fitzsimmons, arguing qualifying as a starter should matter.

Gayle Talbot New York Cincinnati Cleveland Brooklyn Hal Trosky Grimes Trosky Earl Averill Burleigh Grimes Flatbush Fitzsimmons Bill Terry Hab Fitz

Vander Meer Hurls Ninth Straight Win at Forbes Field

Grafton baseball fans and locals traveled to Cincinnati Pittsburgh game at Forbes field in Pittsburgh Tuesday to see Johnny Vander Meer toss his ninth straight victory and give the Redlegs their first Forbes Field win in 22 starts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R Virgil Rohrbough James Stafford H L Headley John Dorsey L C Phillips Harry G Clark Joe Jaco Roy and others.

Grafton Forbes Field Pittsburgh Johnny Vander Meer Redleg R. Virgil Rohrbough James Stafford H. L Headley John " Dorsey L. C. Phillips Harry G. Clark Joe. Jaco Roy

Giants Miss 10 30 Moore In Row

New York sports column notes the Giants missing Jo Jo Moore while praising Joe Louis and other boxing and baseball figures. It mentions Max Baer Louis boxing dynamics, Galento Mann knockout, Hubbell era New York Giants pitching roster since 1928, and various quips about players and bets.

Eddie Brietz New York Schmeling Max Louis Carl Hubbell Davids Ralph Guldahl Peke Jo Jo Moore Tony Galento Nathan Mann Max Baer Good Ole Navy Joe Louis Joe Mike Jacobs Maxie Johnny Vander Meer Hubbell

Flippen Sets Record At Mingo Golf Club

Ralph D. Flippen posted a scoring record of 25 for the nine hole round at the Mingo Country Club near Williamson. He parred six holes and later posted par 3 for the second round. Flippen already has two aces on the course.

Flippen Ralph D. Flippen Mingo Williamson Telly Am

Badminton Play At Grafton Country Club This Summer

Badminton described as the fastest game and popular with movie stars is to be played at Grafton Country Club early this summer. The event is sponsored by the YMCA with activities organized on its courts. Interested players are asked to contact William Manley, secretary of the YMCA.

Grafton William Manley

Lenglen Faces Transfusion For Pernicious Anemia

Paris report says Suzanne Lenglen, famed former Wimbledon champion, is seriously ill with pernicious anemia and to undergo a transfusion. Holder of the Wimbledon women's title from 1919 to 1923 and again in 1925, she has run a Paris tennis school for several years.

Paris Ae Lenglen Ilk

Classified Sentinel Ad Rates And Rentals Noted

Classified rates set at 45 cents per insertion with 5 8ths of a cent per word after. examples show counting rules and misprints. For rent ads, note APARTMENT FOR RENT in Her building West Side.

Sentinel West Side Ramiant Shinee

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Pirates Detroit Tigers Navy Central Press Hudson River Poughkeepsie N. Y California Washington Columbia East Siders Beckley Bengals Mountain State Bobby Osky Loafer Yankee Stadium Joe McCarthy Yanks Trost Lee Vander Meer Moore Vander Meer Grafton Country Club Suzanne Lenglen
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