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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

5

Connie Mack Sees Faded Glory For His Ball Club

Lake Charles La March 22 Connie Mack faces an empty field with few prospects to rebuild. He laments lost farm systems and big chain dominance while noting a handful of young players like Bob Johnson Wally Moses and Tom Finney in his camp. His only major acquisition was Bill Lillard for thirty thousand dollars.

Gayle Talbot Lake Charles Connie Mack Phil Gicdiehie Nonnie Connie Yankees Cards Giants Pepper” Martin Cardinals Bob Grove Rube Walberg Bob Earnshaw Max Bishop Jimmy Dykes Mickey Cochrane Red Sox Bob Johnson Wally Moses Ton Finney Lynn Nelson George Caster Bil Weiner Cincinnati Bill Lillard San Francisco Werber

Hubbell and Schumacher To Work Against Athletics

In Baton Rouge on March 22 the Giants will test Qarl Hubbell and Hal Schumacher against the Athletics as they resume training. Each pitcher will go as long as their arms allow before Dick Coffman relieves them, marking the first real trial since their reconditioning.

Baton Rouge New York Giants Athletics Qarl Hubbell Hal Schumacher Dick Coffman

Reds Draw Crowds to Exhibition Tilts in Tampa

In Tampa on March 22, crowds at Cincinnati Reds exhibition games have grown as optimism about pennant prospects boosts gate receipts. Last Grapefruit League season the Reds drew about 10,000 per game. current home attendances run around 9,871 with three weeks remaining.

Cincinnati Reds Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds

Fights Last Night Across Several Cities Reported

Boxing results from New York Portland and Baltimore detail Montane at 141 1 2 pounds knocking Howard Scott at 410 Washington after 12 rounds. Che Mijewski 163 from Old Orchard Beach knocked out Jimmy prone at 401 4 Baltimore. Patsy Perron 143 Cleveland outpointed Pe Tamalonis 185 Buffalo. Holman 143 Detroit outpoints. Jackie Burke 146 London is announced.

New York Padre Montane Puerto Rico Howard Scott Washington Portland Henry Che Mijewski Old Orchard Geach Jimmy Baltimore Ster Patsy Perron Clevelaind Tamalonis Buffalo Iton Holman Fins Detroit Jackie Burke Ordon

Thirteen Girls Teams Entertairmont Meet

Thirteen girls basketball teams enter the second annual northern West Virginia tournament in Fairmont. First round games are tonight, second round Friday, semi finals Saturday afternoon, and the finals Saturday.

Fairmont

Pro Teams to Hold Tourney in Chicago World Series

March 22 Chicago reports a basketball tournament featuring ten dozen teams for a $1,000 prize with $10,000 distributed among participants. Notables include Philadelphia Hebrews Cleveland White Horses Chicago All-Americans New York Yankees Harlem Globe Trotters Clarkburg team with Joe Stydahar of the Bears. Play begins Sunday with preliminaries through Monday. championship Tuesday night.

Chicago Philadelphia Hebrews Cleveland White Horses Chicago All-Amercans New York Yankees Harlem Globe Trotters Clarkburg W. Va Oilers New York Renaissance Michigan House of David Sheboygan Wis Redskins Fort Wayne Ind Harvesters Oshkosh All-Stars New York Celtics Joe Stydahar Chicago Bears Clarksburg

Senator Rookie Hurler Proves He's Good Again

In Daytona Beach on March 22 President Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators praises his club’s scouting as Masterson a 19 year old speed ball ace from Philadelphia fanned five Detroit batters in three innings yesterday.

Daytona Beach Fla Clark Griffith Washington Senators Philadelphia Athletics A’s Masterson Philadelphia Detroit

Casey Stengel Worries Bees Fielding After Losses

BRADENTON FL March 2 Casey Stengel frets over Boston Bees fielding and lack of base hits after a 4 3 loss to Cincinnati Re yesterday. He notes Cincinnati errors helped them score two runs while Bees could have won 1 0 on clean defense and timely hitting.

Bradenton Fla Boston Bees Casey Stengel Bees Cincinnati Cincinnati Fie

Seniors Meet Juniors For Grafton High Championship

Tonight at Washington street old gym the Seniors and Juniors of Grafton High collide for the class basketball title after both teams won yesterday Juniors beat Freshmen 29 to 25 and Seniors routed Sophomores 38 to 25 Art Hebb scored 20 for the Seniors Graham Bolyard led the Juniors in a 20 point pace with Paul Graham scoring for the losers Tonight at 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. freshman sophomores third place tilt in between.

Grafton High School Washington Street Graham Bolyard Paul Graham Art Hebb

Long Island Loyola face national Invitation final clash

Loyola University of Chicago and Long Island University Brooklyn meet tonight at Madison Square Garden for the national Invitation tournament title. Both teams carry strong records, 23 and 21 wins respectively, after regular-season and semifinal play in the New York Basketball Writers Association event. A third-place game features Purdue Tech of Peoria and St John’s of Brooklyn.

New York Loyola University of Chicao Long Island University of Brooklyn Madison Square Garden New York Basketball Writers’ Asociation Loyola Loseys Sepi Qgal Pradiey Tech Peoria St. John’s Brooklyn

Bowser Plans Strong Pitt Teams On The Rise

Pittsburgh March 22 Bowser new Pitt coach says 1939 squad may be below par but program will be a top power again. He plans spring practice, emphasizes speed and deception, with more passing to reduce reliance on traditional Pitt power. Trustees' committee to study university affairs outlines focus on educational policies and institutional procedures.

Pittsburgh Althouh University of Pittsburgh Charles Chisel) Bowser John Bain Jock) Sutherland Bowser Pitt Golden Panthers

Pytlak Ends Rebellion Returns to Indian Fold

New Orleans dispatch reports Frankie Pytlak, who deserted the Cleveland Indians, returned to the club after Earl Averill ended his holdout. Pytlak cited lack of understanding from vice president C. C. Slapnicka, while president Alva Bradley and manager Oscar Vitt both echoed that sentiment.

New Orleans Cleveland Indians Frankie Pytlak Earl Averill C. C. Slapnicka Indians Alva Bradley Oscar Vitt

Notre Dame opens spring practice under Layden

Notre Dame began spring football with 187 candidates, though head coach Elmer Layden did not attend a public session due to a cold. He vows a team will return next fall, calling it a "pretty good" squad, while noting the current group lacks many linemen and the school once had larger spring turnouts.

South Bend Ind Trish Notre Dame Elmer Layden Knute Rockne John Kelly Layden

State Boxing Meet Planned for West Virginia

West Virginia eyes a state outdoor boxing tournament after sectional regional eliminations. Dr. Dre Ward Wylie announced the plan, endorsed by Willis Gunnoe, with regional events planned in Wheeling Parkersburg Clarksburg Martinsburg Huntington Logan Oak Hill Bluefield Fairmont Beckley and final state competition in Charleston. The plan faces summer scheduling and renewed interest issues. Dr. Wylie expects a commission vote soon.

Charleston West Virginia Dre Ward’ Wylie Mullens State Athletic Commission Dr. Wylie Willis Gunnoe CCC Raleigh Beckley Wyle Wylie Gunnoe Commission

Medwick Agrees to 1939 Card Contract

ST PETERSBURG March 22 Joe Medwick the Cardinals star outfielder and Johnny Mize form a powerful NL duo. He agreed to terms for 1939 at Branch Rickey’s Treasure Island cottage with no salary figures released though estimates place near 20000. Medwick says the deal is fair and he is satisfied.

St.petersburg Joe Medwick Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Mize Branch Rickey Treasure Island Cayds Medwick Rickey

Pirates Send Aces Out Against Chicago Club

In Los Angeles on March 22, the Pirates, after beating the Cubs yesterday, field two mound aces Jim Tobin and Russ Bauers against the White Sox. Rookie Fern Bell and Bob Elliott, who contributed to the prior win, may start again.

Los Angeles Pittsburgh Pirates White Sox Jim Tobin Russ Bauers Fern Bell Bob Elliott Cubs

Dodgers Forecast to Finish Last in National League

Brooklyn Dodgers are predicted to end in last place in the National League by The Dinosaur Breeders Gazette and Clarion. The piece notes Dodgers will struggle on the road, cites Pete Coscarart, and contrasts them with the Phillies. It also mentions the Cardinals and Browns in their seasonal positioning and includes wrestling results from Meriden and Newark.

Drew Middleton New York Gazette and Clarion Talbot Martin Dodgers Brooklyn Dodgers Phillies Brooklyn Othe Pete Coscarart Pete Phils Brooklyns Albany West Ben Franklin Brooklin St. Loui Cardinals Ong Branch Rickey Philadelphia Browns St. Louis Browns Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Pat John Meriden Cynn Marvin_ the iShadow Westenberg Tacoima Wash Wildman Lloyd Stewart Lynn Mass Newark N. J Emil Dusek Omaha Neb

Loyola Pair Gets Praise From New York Hive

New York raves about Loyola Chicago stars Mike Novak and Wibs Kautz as the Mutt and Jeff of the cagers leading Loyola to the invitation tournament finals. The column mentions Frank Frisch, Lou Ambers, Bill Terry, and other sports figures in a broad preseason snapshot.

Eddie Brietz New York Mike Novak Wibs Kautz Mutt Jeff Loyola Chicago Frank Frisch Florida Bees Red Sox Lou Ambers Henry Armstrong Lou Feldman Bill Terry Ott Moore Danning Gayle Texas Gayle Talbot Dope Bob Neyland Tennessee Melio Bettina New York State Joe Somebody Hippodrome Earle Sande Sceneshifter Glenn Cunningham Signor Galento Minnesota Illinois Pennsylvania New Jersey Michigan Missouri Jess Willard Elizabeth N. J Davey O'Brien Philadelphia Eagles el Chico Johnstown Technician James J. Carroll

Young Stanley Horne Leads Open at North and South

Pinehurst N C March 22 Young Stanley Horne headlines the 19th North and South open with a one stroke lead after a 68 four under par first round. Slugger caliber names like Sammy Snead and Tony Manero chase as Sam Byrd and Jim Foulis trail in the field.

Pinehurst N. C Stanley Horne Horne Jimmy Thomson Sammy Snead Snead Petting Choice Tony Manero Peabody Maas Manero Sam Byrd Philadelphia New York Yankee Jim Foulis Hinsdale, Ll

Detroit Sluggers Hit Six Homers In Warmup Games

BRADENTON Florida March 22 Detroit Tigers slugging power grows as six home runs pace the club in two recent exhibitions. Veterans Hank Greenberg Pete pok Prank Croucher Roy CulJenbine join Schoolboy Rowe Archie McIntee in belting round-trippers.

Bradenton Fla Detroit Tigers Schoolboy Rowe Archie Mc Hank Greenberg Pete Pok Prank Croucher Roy Cul- Jenbine

Berg Extends Lead In Mid South Women’s Golf Final

In Southern Pines North Carolina on March 22 Patty Berg, the national women's champion, led the mid south tournament after 36 holes with 148, six strokes ahead of Estelle Lawson Page of Chapel Hill North Carolina. Berg shot a 3 under par 69 yesterday to reach 168 total, while Mrs Leo Walper of Washington and others trailed in a field over 60 strong.

Southern Pines N.C Patty Berg Estelle Lawson Page Chapel, Bill N. C Miss Berg Leo Walper Washington

Browns Start Road Trip After Six Wins and Tie

The St. Louis Browns, after six straight wins and a tie with the Phillies, plan a road swing to test their form. They will play in San Antonio. Oklahoma City and Toledo as part of the tour to gauge strength and options.

St. Louis Browns Phillies San Antonio Tex Sub. Antonio Oklahoma City Tuledo Toledo

Notice to lienholders on Snider Coal real estate

Legal notice to all lienholders on Snider Coal Company real estate in Taylor County Virginia. Parties with judgments or liens are warned to appear at the office in Gratton to state claims before the April 7 deadline. The First National Bank of Grafton sues Spider Coal Company et al in a decree of the circuit court.

Snider Coal Company Cotion John W. Snider First National Bank of Grafton Spider Coal Company Gratton Taylor County Virginia Petore

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