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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

5

Sutherland resigns as Pitt Panthers head coach

Pittsburgh March 6 Dr John Bain Jock Sutherland resigned as University of Pittsburgh head football coach effective immediately Chancellor John G Bowman accepted the letter and said the university would not block his departure The move ends a 15 year era with renewed speculation about Sutherlands future plans including a possible post at Mississippi State and a potential faculty role

Pittsburgh John G. Bowman Toay John Bain Jock) Sutherland University of Pittsburgh Sutherland Bowman Mississippi State College Pitt Panthers John G. Bowman Jock Pitt Mississippi State Panthers Toemain W. Don Harrison Harrison James Hagan Westerm Erence

Coach Jock Sutherland at Pitt and Lafayette record summary

The passage notes Jock Sutherland succeeding Pop Warner at Pitt in 1924, his poor 1924 season with five losses and one tie, and that four Panther teams played in the Rose Bowl. It cites eight Eastern titles, 14 Panthers with All-American honors, and totals of 14–20–12 at Pitt plus 33–8–2 at Lafayette, where he spent five years.

Pop” Warner Pitt Jock Panther Lafayette

Tough Duo Triumph In Big Golf International Four Ball

Coral Gables Fla March 6 Johnny Farrell and Willie Klein the golf team with a chip on its shoulder strolled into the second round of the 3000 international four ball tournament as the pair to watch. They defeated Dick Metz and Ky Laffoon 3 and 2 in the afternoon after a 66 morning. Craig Wood and Bill Burke beat Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen 2 and 1 while Hagen shot 69 in the morning.

Coral Gables Fla Johnny Farrell Willie Klein Farrell Klin Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Dick Metz Ky Laffoon Little Manero Klein Metz Laffoon Lawson Little Tony Manero Craig Wood Bill Burke Snead Guldahl Denny Shute Ben Hogan Horton Smith Paul Runyan Johnny Revoluta Henry Picard B. J Harrison Ray Mangrum Hagen Wood Burke Walter Hagen Haig Gene Saragen Gérk

McCarthy Says Finishers Key For Yankees In Chandler Loss

ST. PETERSBURG Fla March 6 Joe McCarthy manager of the world champion New York Yankees keeps his answers handy when it became known that Spurgeon Chandler would miss at least half the season due to a broken ankle. Asked about starting pitchers McCarthy replied It is the finishers you have to worry about.

ST. Petersburg Fla Joe McCarthy New York Yankees Spurgeon Spud) Chandler McCarthy Marse Joe

Grafton High Bearcats Rally To 13 Wins In Season

Grafton High Bearcats finished with 13 wins and eight losses, outscoring opponents 905 to 805 over 21 games. Captain Floyd Scotty Hamilton led with 364 points, while Billy Graham added 189. The team, called Giant-killers of the Big Ten, defeated Morgantown and Buckhannon, and topped most conference foes.

Grafton High Bearcats Buckhannon-Upshur High Grafton High Hamilton Bearcats Morgantown Buckhannon Floyd Scotty" Hamilton Graham Billy Graham G. FG. FT. Tot Hebb Shwisher Bunner Ml al ‘O'connor ATR Boyard BOS Bell Knoxa Carrico Grafton Alumn East Fairmont Beckley Washington Irving Huntington Ceredo-Kenova West Fairmont Weitton Magnolia Wheeling W. Fairmont Moundaville Shinnston West Union Wash-Irving

Tigers Focus On Training Camp As Rowe And Hutchinson Lead

LAKELAND Fla March 6 The Detroit Tigers begin camp with the full squad arriving tomorrow. Lynwood Rowe and rookie Fred Hutchinson are drawing most attention from visitors as the team undertakes a demanding training program this week.

Lakeland Fla Detroit Tigers Lynwood

Spotlighted Ted Williams and boxing notes under Eddie Briez

New York columnist Eddie Briez tracks Ted Williams rookie chatter, boxing buzz at Madison Square Garden, and various sports items. Mentions Ted Williams of the Red Sox, Dizzy Dean selling a gas station, and a Packers of notes on Budge Perry, Galento Louis, and a South Dakota cage rivalry tally.

Eddie Brietz New York Mike Jacobs Garden Miami Don Budge Fred Perry Tony Canzobieri Mike Pedro Montanez Florida Ted Willias Red Sox Joe Robs de Jimmy Marie Charleston W. Va Washington Jimmy Clark Griffith Dodgers Giants Hot Springs Frank Demaree Louis Galento Detroit News South Dakota State

Pioneers Withdraw From National Intercollegiate Tourney Bid

West Virginia conference action notes the Pioneers, after winning a bid to the National Intercollegiate Tourney in Kansas City, withdraw from the state meet to rest for the national event beginning March 13. Coach Nate Rohyboush cites two weeks of rest needed, making state participation impractical.

Walter Mason Charleston Alderson-Broaddié West’ Viginia Clarksburg Lebiite-Tournen “Tournement Cleufille State Salem Philippp Baptists Hss Pioneers Pioneers Kansas City Nate Rohyboush Bobcats West Virginia Wesleyan Davis-Elkins Potomac State Broaddus Concord Morris Harvey Shepherd Wesleyan West Liberty Alderson-Broaddus

Football Hopefuls Start Practice At Morgantown

West Virginia University opened spring practice with hopefuls and veterans forming the nucleus for next season’s Mountain Eer squad. Dr. Marshall Glenn and new line coach Jules Carlson oversaw equipment issue. six 1938 graduates remain, including Atty, Audin, Deangelis, Eller, Foley, and Lorenz, as the team seeks a field general and improved guard and fullback depth.

Morgantown West Virginia University Mountaineer Mashall Glenn Jules Carlson Frank Anthony Alex Atty Sam Audin Marino Deangelis Charley Eller Doug Foley Harold Lorenz I Gienr Atty'and Audia

Pirates Hurlers Still Sore From Conditioning

In San Bernardino California on March 6, the Pirates pitchers continued to deal with soreness after their first conditioning session. Russell Bauer shaded a blistered foot, Mace Brown reported stiff legs from chasing flies, and Thiel Gowell spent the weekend in a hotel room nursing a fatigued arm.

San . Bernardino Calif Pitts Pirates Russell Bauers Mace Brown Mies Thuétt Gowell

Cavaretta Holds First Base in Cubs Workouts

Avalon California March 6 Phil Cavarretta is holding down first base in Cubs workouts suggesting manager Gabby Hartnett may name him starter over Rip Collins. The favored outfield trio appears Hank Leiber Joe Medwick and others in early spring training notes.

Avalon Calif Phil Cavarretta Chicago Cubs Gabby Hartnett Rip Collins Aenee Hank Leijber Joe Mat Ve Bemeitetiet

Kayak Favored for East as Howard Sets Major Plans

Kayak 11's stunning $100,000 Santa Anita handicap win propels an eastern campaign by the Argentine colt. Charles S. Howard, who bought Kayak for 7600 from Lin Howard and Bing Crosby, aims him for the Metropolitan and Suburban at Belmont, the Dixie at Pimlico, and the $30,000 Massachusetts at Boston next summer. Seabiscuit remains in California for Hollywood Park's summer opener, while Kayak races toward a potential turf history.

Los Angeles Charles S. Howard Lin Bing Crosby Belmont Pimlico Massachusetts Boston Howard Santa Anita California Hollywood Park Sun Beau Kaya South America

Scholastic Swimmers Plan First West Virginia State Meet

ATHENS, March 6 Scholastic swimmers will contest the first West Virginia state high school swimming tournament April 28 and 29 at Concord State Teachers College. Dr J Frank Marsh president of Concord announced the competition and Luther Poling was named director. Poling said a full team will not be necessary for entrance.

Athens Concord State Teachers College West Virginia J. Frank Marsh Conderad Luther Poling Poling

Reds to carry five outfielders this season

Cincinnati Reds manager Mill Merchenie says the team will use five outfielders. Stanley Bordagaray and Tony Bongy are competing for the remaining roster spot in spring training in Tampa Florida.

Cincinnati Reds Tampa Fla Marché Mill Merechnie Stanley Bordagaray Tony Bongy

East and West Tennis Players Divide Honors

The indoor national championships ended with Pacific coast players sweeping singles titles as Wayne Sabin of Portland and Pauline Betz of Los Angeles won men’s and women’s crowns and paired to win the mixed doubles. New York teams claimed the men’s and women’s doubles titles with Clifford Sutter and Dr Eugene McCauliff, and Norma Tabele and Grace Surace.

New York Pacific Slope Wayne Sabin Portland Ore Pauline Betz Los Angeles Cilmt Sutter Eugene McCauliff Norma Tabele Grace Suraee

Glenn Cunningham Wins Dramatic Indoor Meet Victory

New York March 6 Glenn Cunningham dominated the Knights of Columbus indoor finale at Madison Square Garden to claim a sensational victory over Don Lash in the 1 000 yard and mile events. The Kansas star later targets the 1 000 yard race against John Borican, praising the Negro as a rising great.

Drew Middleton New York Glenn Cunningham Knight's of Columbus Manhattan Fordham Princeton Borican John * Borican Newark Howie Borck Lou Burks Frank Slater Sanford Goldberg Cunningham Tace

Tropical Park Reopens For 30-Day Spring Meet

Tropical Park in Coral Gables opens a 30 day spring meet as Florida’s winter racing ends. Two features head the card with six sprint and nine mile events. Knight Valiant leads Pan American after Dunade gains recognition. Bull Lea’s Widener Cup win at Hialeah remains the talk, owner Warren Wight collecting 46,450 with Sir Damion second and Stagehand third.

Coral Gables Fla Florida Tropical Park Bert Lewin Knight Valiant Dunade Bull Lea Hialeah Warren Wight Sir Damion

Hal Trosky Arrival Delayed By New Heir

Hal Trosky will be delayed in reporting to the Cleveland Indians training camp as a new infant is born in the Trosky home in Norway Town. Manager Oscar Vitt says Trosky is fine and the rest of the Indians lineup was due to join the camp today.

Hal Trosky New Orleans Cleveland Indians Oscar Vitt

Classified rates for Sentinel ads set in regular column

The Sentinel outlines advertising rates: two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge is 45 cents. Each title and each figure counts as a word. Errors should be reported immediately. The Sentinel isn’t responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

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Legal notices of fiduciary accounts before commissioner

The commissioner of accounts gives notice that fiduciary accounts are before him for settlement. Executors and administrators named include Arthur G. Yates of Lillie M. Hamilton estate, A R Scott of George Flaharty estate, J S Floyd of Nellie Munday Floyd estate, Alfred Zumbro of H P Zumbro estate. March 1. William P. Samples, Commissioner of Accounts. Mar 6, 18

Commissioner of Accounts Arthur G. Yates Lillie M. Hamiliton A. R. Scott Ate George Flaharty Floyd Nellie Munday Alfred Zumbro H.P. Zumbro William P. Samples Actétinta

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