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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1941

Page

5

Mountaineers vs Dukes Set for Key Clash at Morgantown

Duquesne faces West Virginia in Morgantown with 16-2 Dukes traveling after a 46-22 win over Glenville. Mountaineers, hosting about 4000 fans, hope to extend a season marked by wins over top teams. Boxing and wrestling teams close regular season before ECAC and Nationals tournaments in March.

Organtown Quesne University Morgantown Tech West Virginia Mountaineers Mountaineer Dukes West Ver Nia Kentucky Neigan State Tesne Mountaineers Duquesne Glenville State DePaul Wesleyan W. Va. Wesleyan Mt. Hope West Iia Bucknell Lewisley J Gase Cleveland State’ College Bethlehem Sammy Pugua Gene Tudor Crispin Hernandez Beecher Hinkle Bob McArdle Mat

Jurges Still Suffering From Dizziness at Giants Camp

Miami March 3 The New York Giants share the camp today as Jurges suffers spells of dizziness and is sidelined. Manager N Terry said Joe Orengo would play shortstop for now, with Jurges unable to participate in yesterday’s Dodgers exhibition.

Miami Fla New York Giants Havra N . Terry Joe Orengo Jurges Dodgers

Bluefield Fires Sorrell As Manager Of Ball Club

Bluefield officials announce the release of manager Vic Sorrell from the Bluefield Blues or Blue MiTays in the Mountain State league. President Clyde Elliott said Marvin McNulty was offered to be catcher. Sorrell, a former Detroit Tiger pitcher, had managed Stratton for two years.

Bevil Bluefield Blue MiTays Mcarting Vic Sorselqll Clyde Elliott Marvin McNulty Mc Gorrell Detroit Tiger The Strat C. King

Regional split Into two classes planned for four nights

The state board of appeals granted tournament director C Sloan permission to run two divisions on different nights at the regional here next week. Four Class B entrants compete Wednesday and Thursday while the eight big teams meet on the following two nights. About 850 tickets per night will be sold. bands barred to fit crowds. Dorsey Hines referees. Hall timer. Shields scorer. Officials to be named after sectionals.

State Board of Appeals I E. Ewing Wheeling Secretar Rober C. Sloan C. Sloan Sloan Randall J. McKinney Morgantown Bearcats University High Clay Battelle Hines Dorsey Hines Lawrence Hall John Shields Ewing Sammy Kistler Salem Don Riley Joe Silverman Huntington Nelsonorth

Rookie star eyeing Cubs leader in spring debut

Louis Novikoff, noted minor league slugger, impressed Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson with power as he joined Chicago after a salary deal with GM Jim Gallagher. Wilson praised his hitting potential, while Novikoff joked about his looks. The holdout saga ended with a tentative contract and a bonus possibility for strong performance.

Robert Myers Avalon Santa Catalina Island Calif Walloping Louis Novikoff Babe Ruth Jimmy Wilson Chicago Cubs Novikoff Wilson Texas Novikos Los Angeles Cub Jim Gallagher Louie Willow Charlie Grimm Roy Johnson Tulsa Dizzy Dean Serge

Washington Club Short of Available Pitchers

ORLANDO Florida March 3 The Washington Senators are short of pitchers so manager Bucky Harris said he would not hold the usual intra squad game between regulars and youngsters He explained they lack enough pitchers to use up with the exhibition season so near

Orlando Fla Washington Senators Bucky Harris

Golfing Star Facing Draft

Golf news and society chatter mix as Wille Turnesa faces draft, Jack Doyle backs Yanks and Reds, Don Budge and Alice Marble romance cited, Bill Tilden noted, Rick Ferrell contract hint, coaching hunts at Boston and Colby, Galento Baer idle talks, Foxx splits training, Curley ponders Dempsey Joe Louis clash, Lust er Oklahoma signing teased.

Eddie Brietz New York Wille Turnesa Jack Doyle Odds Yanks Reds Dan Cupid Don Budge Alice Marble Don Bill Tilden Fort Worth Jack Naylor Exolumbia Herman Ruth Browns Rick Ferrell Rick Washington Boston College al M’coy Colby Jersey City Tony Galento Buddy Baer Philly Jimmy Foxx Red Sox Sarasota St. Pete Jack Curley Dempsey Joe Louis Arch Ward Chicago Tribune U. of Oklahoma Dewey Luster Lou-Lew Arch

No 13 Uniform For Mort Cooper Hurler In 1940s Boston Outfit

In Sarasota Florida March 3, Bobby Doerr prepared for his initial Red Sox workout but manager Joe Cronin urged caution until his appendectomy recovery. Boston trained lightly as Cronin led by example. details include pending signings and team plans with Morton Cooper, Clyde Shoun, and Branch Rickey mentioned in transit.

Mort Cooper Bobby Doerr Boston Outfit St. Louis Cardinals Morton Cooper Branch Rickey Clyde Shoun Sarasota Fla Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Sox Cronin

League title battle starts Tuesday in Taylor county

With one game left in the Taylor county junior league the Simpson Junior High quintet leads, facing Parkview tonight and aiming to clinch the second half title. Maple Avenue won the first half and will meet Simpson in a Tuesday start to decide the 1941 championship, with an all-league team selected by James Bee highlighting players from Simpson Maple Avenue Parkview and Beaumont.

Taylor County Simpson Junior High Parkview Maple Avenue Simpson James Bee Debarr Carruthers East End Henderson Linn Pringle Courtney Gawaldo Cross Bloom Troop 7 Bragg Beaumont Dwyer East Grafton Junior Clovis Fike R. Linn Reed Beaumont Ee

Blosis Sets Shot Record and Football Prep

New York reports Als Blozis, 6 feet 6 and 245 pounds, breaks the shot put mark and eyes the discus as a football standout. He notes a preference for discus but commits to learning the football game, walking 66 feet 6 inches to fetch the shot after his 56 and a half foot trial in Madison Square Garden. Georgetown freshman Audet may challenge as Knights of Columbus games open.

New York AL Blozis Gerrie Blazil Tess Ithan Torrance Norway Blosis I. C Alne Annua Knights of Columbus Audet Haga

M Kechnie Plans Intrasquad Reds Practice at Fampa

Manager Bill McKechnie split duties for the world champion Cincinnati Reds at FAMPA Florida as he aims to stage an intra squad game midweek. Infield practice in the morning followed by a hitting drill in the afternoon.

Fampa Fla Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds

Bobcats Lose Hopes Of Copping WV Conference Title

Wesleyan’s slim chance to retain the West Virginia conference crown fades after a rough week. Alderson Broaddusbeat Glenville while Wesleyan fell to Salem Marshall Glenville and Morris Harvey. West Virginia Univ crushed Washington Jefferson, Temple, and Carnegie Tech as nine games remain in the regualr season. The conference tourney starts next Monday at Buckhannon.

Associated Press Wesleyan West Virginia Athletic Bobcats Salem Marshall Glenville Morris Hervey Alderson Broaddus Concord Broaddus Licks Glennville West Virginia Fairmont Morris Harvey New River Dukes Morgantown West Virginia University Washington and Jefferson Temple Carnegie Tech Virginia Duquesne West Virginia Mount Hope Buckhannon

Parsons Finger Injury Hits Tigers Camp

Dixie Parsons, a veteran rookie with the Detroit Tigers, suffered a smashed finger when struck by a sledge hammer while working in Texas oilfields. The injury likely delays his arrival at Lakeland spring training.

Lakeland Fla Dixie Parsons Detroit Tigers Texas

Van Robays Undergoing Surgeries After Bat Bruise

In San Bernardino California on March 3 Maurice Van Ro bays star slugging outfielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates is getting used to surgical operations. He had two procedures last year and over the weekend another on his right hand to remove a sac caused by a bat bruise.

Bernardino Calif Maurice van Robays Pittsburgh Pirates

Unknown Colt Triumphs At Santa Anita Classic

In Los Angeles on March 3 a bay mare colt named Bay View, an unnamed unproved 4 year old, won the Santa Anita Classic by half a length in muddy conditions. The gelding led the field to clinch the upset over rivals in a dramatic finish.

Los Angeles Bay View

Santa Anita Handicap Upset Wins by Front Runner Bay View

The 58-1 longshot Bay View, owned by Tony Pelleteri of New Orleans, led from start to finish to capture the Santa Anita Handicap with a time of 06 C. 0. King for a mile and a quarter on a sloppy track, earning $89,360. A runner with strong pre-race notes, Bay View defied odds and delivered a decisive victory despite the harsh track conditions.

Santa Anita Tony Pelleteri New Orleans Bay View

Berlin Plans Radio Reply To Cablegram Rush

Berlin to answer the 10000 or so cablegrams with a first detailed program Tuesday night at 8 15 pm. The broad cast aims to draw large listening figures amid competition from Ben Bernie Court of Missing Heirs and varied network shows. Premier listings include War NBC Red MBS 8 30 and 10 12 30 CBS 8 55 10 45 East, with NBC Blue 9 30 and 12, Showboat p, contented concert, CBS 8 30 Gay Nineties revue, Kay Francis in My Bit, I Love A Mystery 9 35 Basin St Swing, Pageant of Melody 10 30 and New York Golden Gloves 11 15. Talks NBC Blue 10 30 Sir Gerald Campbell on Salvation Army, NBC Blue 10 30 Radio forum Sen Wheeler on British Aid Bill and American Involvement in War.

New York Berlin Ben Bernie CBS Mid Nbc-Blue NBC Nbc-Red Kay Francis NBC Blue Basin St MBS New York Golden Gloves Nbc-Bhuef Gerald Campbell Salvation Army Workers of the World Burton K. Wheeler

Fort Myers shifts batting order as Indians pace changes

Fort Myers report: Manager Roger Pe is rearranging the land Indians lineup, moving Ken Keltner from sixth to second to fit the strong hit and run third sacker. Roy Weatherly, the hold fielder, is slated to lead off, with O. O. King mentioned for mayor.

Fort Myers Fla Roger Pe Land Indians Ken Keltner Roy Weetherly

Radio Schedule Fragments From The World’s OS 08

A fragmented listing shows CBS WMMN NBC and other networks with varied sketches, news reads, and musical acts across multiple time slots. Notable entries include Irene Wicker sketches, Captain Midnight, The Lone Ranger, Amos ’n’ Andy, and Burns and Allen, with sports talks and news bulletins interspersed. The dense schedule lists programs, hosts, and ratings notes, reflecting a busy midday to nighttime lineup.

WMMN Nbc-W37 Cbs-Wabc Amos 'N Andy Nbc-Weaf Fred Waring MBS Fulton Lewis, Jr Lanny Ross Nbc-Wblk John W. Vandercook Morgan Happy Havlichek NBC WBLK CBS WABC Blondie WJZ Benny Goodman Burns and Allen

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