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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
6
The New York Yankees returned to form with a 10-0 and 18-1 rout of the Athletics, boosting their record to five wins in six after a western trip. Flash Gordon homered twice, and Lefty Gomez and Bump Hadley combined for four-hitters while the Giants moved ahead in the National League. The Dodgers fell to the Bees, and the Pirates overtook the Cubs, reshaping the standings with wins by Swift and the Cardinals.
Helen Jacobs defeats Alice Marble 6 4 6 4 to reach the Wimbledon final, continuing a dramatic comeback. She chances a possible title clash with Helen Wills Moody, who is favored to win the other semi over Hilda Sperling.
War Admiral failed to carry top weight in the mud at Suffolk Downs as Menon led from start to finish in the 1 1/8 mile Massachusetts handicap. Seabiscuit scratched with an injured tendon and did not race. Menon paid $22.80 to win with a $40,550 share for the winner as 66,000 fans watched.
Yesterday's stars included Lefty Gomez and Bump Hadley with four one hitter innings as Yankees routed Athletics 10 to 0 and 13 to 1. Gordon rapped six straight hits with two homers. Bill Swift tossed 52 2/3 innings relief as Pirates edged Reds 5 to 4. Foxx homered and singled for Red Sox in 6 to 4 win over Senators. Tigers four batters drove in 4 to 3 win over Indians. Schumacher six hitters for Giants in 8 to 1 win over Phillies while Meltin? held 10 hits in 6 to 2 nightcap victory. Owens homered and singled twice as White Sox beat Browns 9 to 5. Owen doubled and singled for Cardinals in 15 hit attack vs Cubs 10 to 5. West singled and doubled in 7 to 6 defeat.
Pat Orville Brown of Reading defeated dake Patterson of Syracuse in 13 minutes at Wallace, Kas. last night, with a decisive heavyweight bout ending at 13:00 showing Brown’s victory in a tight wrestling card.
Vinnings National League results show New York defeating Philadelphia 9 to 1 in the first game and 6 to 2 in the second. St Louis beat Chicago 10 to 5, Pittsburgh prevailed 5 to 4 over Cincinnati, and Brooklyn lost 7 to 6 at night to Boston. Today matchups include New York at Philadelphia with Castleman facing Passeau and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with Walters meeting Blanton. St Louis plays Chicago with Henshaw opposing Bryant, while Boston visits Brooklyn where Turner faces Mungo.
Yesterday New York swept Philadelphia in two games 10 to 9 and 13 to 1 while Detroit beat Cleveland 4 to 3 and Boston downed Washington 6 to 4 and Chicago defeated St. Louis 9 to 5. Poday games list matchups, with Kennedy facing Feller, Ross versus Ruffing, Deshong against Bagby, Knott versus Newsom. Shepherd College reports 308 students enrolled for the summer term at Shepherdstown.
Baseball owner Connie Mack expresses excitement over Sam Chapman, a rookie outfielder from California, noting his powerful hitting and potential. Mack hails Chapman as a key factor in Cleveland's surge, comparing his impact to Joe DiMaggio's for the Yankees two years earlier and predicting Cleveland may win the pennant if the Yankees falter.
West Virginia dog trials highlight Webster Springs festival with a $50 purse and entries from about 36 counties. The event features top coon dogs and a ring showdown including heavyweight bouts with John Folio, Carl Turner, and Jim Braddock, as Braddock arrives for a luncheon before the Webster Springs program.
In a Wednesday ball game the Fetterman club rallied to beat Chickadee Holter 10 to 6. They broke a 5 all tie in the seventh with one run and added four more in the eighth to seal the win. Pitchers Willis Mitter Collier Rutherford and Shriver contributed to the victory.
Two 17-year-old pitchers, Ripley and Hickey, dueled at Beckley with nine strikeouts each as Welch Miners lost 3-2 after Danny Gardella doubled with two on. Logan Indians won 8-7 at Blufield on three walks and four hits. Huntington Bees fell 10-7 to Williamson Colts after seven-run first. Bhiefield visits Huntington, Welch goes to Logan and Beckley heads to Williamson.
New York gossip column notes Pitt football woes after heavy graduations and eligibility rulings. Mentions Sutherland touring Scotland, Leroy Haynes return, Connie Mack praise for teams, and various pro and college sports anecdotes across the era.
Golden Bears win 2 to 0 behind solid pitching as W. Jones relieves in the seventh. L. Shaw hits a homer and L. Shaw also tallies a two-base hit. Errors tally for both sides with Manning and Mitchell walking four each. Time of game 1 hour 55 minutes.
Chicago Cubs manager Charley Grimm declared he may break up the club to halt a slide toward the second division after four losses in five games. He noted two or three weak spots, while Clarence Rowland began scouting in the minors. Star pitcher Dirty Dean faced injury concerns though doctors were cautious about a return.
Charleston report says Appalachian Electric Power crew restored lines after a gasoline truck burned near Sissenville. R Wolfe and his son Robert jumped from the vehicle just before it crashed and burned.
Scotty Reston reports on Don Budge likely to retire after this Wimbledon final with Buddy Austin. Budge dominates, losing just four games in six matches, and is favored to walk away with the challenge cup as speculation swirls on a professional move after the Davis Cup and U.S. championship.
Chicago June 30 Bob by Riggs was listed today among the termis select who have captured the national clay courts championship three or times. The youth who calls Los Angeles and Chicago home conquered Mulloy of Miami, Fig onto an river forest courts yesterday to tennis win the title for the third time. The score was -4, 5-7, 4-6, 6-1.
Scattered notes report several boxing results with listed fighters and weights across Oakland Philadelphia Jersey City Baltimore and Charleston plus a Charleston Social Security office update. The brief mentions Garrision Simms Forte Beanhold Gomar Dunne and Galiano with varied judges scores and knockouts.
The Bluefield city board of directors passed a resolution to make effective a city zoning ordinance and appointed a five man zoning commission. This action establishes the framework for zoning in the city.
Two Cleveland residents faced a bizarre melon incident as heat waves and a clash over icy watermelons led to a chaotic scene. Onlookers described the moment as absurd and heated, with bystanders attempting to separate the parties and cool temperatures.
Ellen L Rochford is named executive secretary for the Wheeling Red Cross. The record notes her past role as ferry director of the Child Welter department of the American Union in Pennsylvania. Miss Ethel G. Brooks signed the notice.
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