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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
5
Huntington figures prominently as Polar Bears and Fairmont battle for Morgantown title in the 26th WV scholastic basketball tourney. Writers from Morgantown and Huntington outlets name Huntington, West Fairmont, and Sistersville as top contenders with varying bets on final matchups.
Byron Nelson, from Reading, Pa, leads by one stroke at Pinehurst as the North and South opens the 36 hole final round. He posted a 139 total after a 68 in the second round. Lighthorse Harry Cooper of Chicago is second at 141 after a 66. Samm Snead sits third at 141, while Cooper’s 66 set a new course record. Tony Manero, Jim Foulin, and Sam Byrd posted strong first rounds.
New Orleans presses a $550000 drive to upgrade Tulane Stadium to 70000 seats for the next Sugar Bowl. With $350000 already raised, organizers promise a weekend contract decision, aiming to attract top teams by offering favorable revenue shares and lower travel costs than coastal trips.
Pittsburgh March 23 After five overtime periods totaling 115 minutes the University of Pittsburgh Duquesne hockey game ended at 1 40 a m with the score tied 1 1 The teams exhausted spectators weary the game was decided as a draw in the second of a three game series for the eastern division title of the Penn Ohio Intercollegiate league Duquesne led one game in the series Monday and needed a win last night to face John Carroll Western Reserve winner of the league playoff now held by Carroll
Lakeland Florida March 23 Paul Dean looks ready for a 1939 debut likely starting for the St Louis Cardinals against the New York Yankees in Saturday action after a solid finish to last season.
Fairmont West and East Bank led off the 26th annual state basketball tournament to decide WV's 1939 champions at the university field house. Sistersville, Hinton, Washington Irving, Gary, Huntington and Davis also compete as eight teams vie for the title Saturday night.
In Cincinnati Johnny Stevens stopped Frankie Gilmore after a close 5 round affair. In Jersey City Vince Ortto outpointed Pete De Grasse in eight rounds. In Providence Albert Mancini halted Irish Jimmy Gilligan in a scheduled contest.
In Bradenton Florida on March 23 Casey Stengel tapped Milt Shoffner to start for the Boston Bees in the Transplanted city series against the Red Sox as Danny MacFayden and Jim Turner were sidelined. Cronin demanded more power in the pinch. The Sox stranded 27 runners in three games.
Philippi defeated Elkins 65-18 in the Philippi independent basketball tournament final. Philippi led 47-31 at the half. Hagearty and Brown each scored 28, Hingman added 20 on 10 field goals for Philippi.
Fort Worth Texas March 22 1939 back in 1936 a wee Irish man warmed the Texas Christian bench and watched Slingin Sam Baugh run through his football chores. O'Brien's switch to the Eagles follows a lengthy career and a reported ten thousand nine hundred dollars in play. Baugh led college passing and joined the Redskins in 1937. O'Brien rose to national prominence in 1938 as Tex Christian.
Promoter Hosey Wyer schedules a packed eight bout card at the Jackson Street Armory in Fairmont. Main event features Jim McVey of Pittsburgh facing Jack Lowe of Columbus in a 10 round bout. Semis include John Henry King vs Manuel Armstrong, with Ace Garrett versus Schoolboy Ruddock in four rounds. Top undercard bouts headline a diverse lineup as Rex Harper referees.
In San Bernardino on March 23, manager Pie Traynor urged Cy Blanton and Truetu Sewell to halt a slide after Pittsburgh dropped four of five to the White Sox and Cubs. He criticized Bio’s pitching, infield, and outfield while noting weak hitting as a major issue ahead of today’s Los Angeles Angels clash.
NEW ORLEANS March 23 all the Cleveland Indians were finally present or accounted for today. Shortstop Lyn Lary and pitcher John Bronca reported for their first practice. Catcher Frans Pytlak returned after a one day absence. Outfielder Earl Averill was sighted on his way to camp and holdout. Pitcher Wille Hudlin was reported out on his way held for a salary conference.
Clearwater Fla March 23 On top of Lloyd Moore s feat in holding the Red Sox to three hits in five innings manager Bill McKechnie of the Cincinnati Reds today added enthusiastic praise Moore is the most improved pitcher on our staff His control is 100 percent better and his change of pace is the key to a 15 game winner this year
Clarksburg March 22 A 402 to 149 vote to exclude Norwood park from Nutter Fort town limits clears the way for turning the old county fairgrounds into a municipal site. The margin reflects strong local support and positions the project for framing the redevelopment.
Morgantown defeated the Recreation All-Stars of Graf ton 55 to 35 after an avalanche of Heid goals. Whelan led the Recreation squad with eight field goals for 16 points. Clarence Jacobs sponsored the team. Box score follows.
A jumbled New York wire note links Temple with Jon Lapehick as a cage mentor while referencing Duke spring practice, Ryder Cup course in Jacksonville, New Mexico Aggies winter cage plan, and various boxing and baseball gossip. The item threads through several unnamed players and future matchups.
In St Petersburg on March 23, the New Folk Yankees honor Iron Mary Lou Gehrig, with teammates noting his reduced playing time. Tommy Henrich steps in for the rout of Kansas City, monitored by President Lea Bartow as Gehrig’s status remains a focal point.
Orlando report says Charlie Gelbert on verge of joining Washington as regular shortstop due to Geelf Travis hand injury. Officials note Gelbert’s readiness and potential to stabilize the Washington infield amid roster shakeups.
Seniors of Grafton High claim inter class crown 1939 by routing Juniors 33 to 24 in the finals at the old gym. Sophomores beat Freshmen 33 to 31 for third place in a dramatic finish. Hamilton Hebb and Knox led the Seniors. Runners and Cartico starred for the Sophomores as McKinney and Bolyard officiated before a large student crowd.
Chicago Sox test planned pitching duel against the Cubs after a previous 10 2 loss to the city rivals. Manager Gabby Hartnett selected Charley Troat and Jack Austel to start as Thornton and Brown were assigned to opposing duties.
Long Island University Blackbirds upset undefeated Loyola of Chicago 44 to 32 in Madison Square Garden to win the Metropolitan Basketball Writer's National Invitation tournament. Novak was held scoreless as LIU built a 15-4 lead and dominated the final. Bradley Tech defeated St. John's of Brooklyn 40 to 35 for third place.
In Rochester last night Ed Don George defeated Pat Praley two falls to none in a best of three at 228 North Java. Praley stood 280 pounds, facing George in the local meet.
Reston Aintree England March 23 experts pick nine year olds to win the Grand National tomorrow. Names include Workman Rockquilla Dominicks Cross Brendan's Cottages Dunhill Castle with history favoring eight year olds. The article notes Poethyn and Muste Hall as past examples and cites nine-year-old longevity in steeplechase.
World light heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis said his left eye vision is somewhat impaired but plans to continue training for a title match with Len Harvest in London. He revealed the Michigan Athletic Control Board banned him after refusing to submit to an exam, claiming fellow impairment would become public. Lewis, aged around 34, insisted the condition does not justify quitting and expressed resolve to pursue the championship.
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