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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1936
Page
6
Dizzy Dean pushes through a shaky start to the season, winning three times despite minimal run support. He defeated the Phillies 3-2 with solid pitching, while teammates scuffled to back him, as the era of reform he promised continues amid strong NL performances and broader league action.
The four opening games of the Mid Atlantic League featured heavy hitting and costly errors. Greys edged Johnstown 11 to 9 in Zanesville as five errors aided the score. Huntington Red Birds needed 10 innings to beat Charleston 4 to 2, with two eighth inning runs sealing it. Canton Terriers beat Akron 6 to 5 after eight innings due to Canton’s late rally and Portsmouth defeated Providence 9 to 7 on 14 hits.
Trenton New Jersey host von Robert of Canada defeated Al Bisigna po in 24 minutes after a ring fall incident. Louis-Dory Roche of Decatur Illinois defeated Leo Numa Beattie Beattie on a foul from Lou Plummer in Baltimore. A misprint notes an omitted name among Blueville school honor students including Janet Chrisp.
Athletic Director Robert A Fetter said Raymond Bear Wolf will likely continue the same general football system used at North Carolina over the past two seasons when he becomes head coach. Texas Christian University athletic director notified Fetzer of Wolf's three year contract to succeed Carl Snavely who left for Cornell. In ten years at TCU Wolf used a modified Warner system similar to Snavely's here.
Oklahoma Sooners coach Jap Haskell is famed for developing pitchers who are snapped up by major league teams. This season two finds Verlon Zoth and Dilllar Jackson are kept hidden to avoid scouts, while former soph stars Hook Coleman and Lefty Parks now belong to the Red Sox and Oklahoma City. Other notes touch Cronin shifting to outfield for Boston, Whitey Hayes recalled, and various sports figures weighing in on bets and racing results.
Ninety American youths begin elimination bouts aiming for Olympic berths as two nights of boxing unfold at the international amphitheater. The field includes Golden Gloves champions, college boxers, and Army champions from Hawaii, all eyeing the May 20 Chicago Stadium finals for U.S. and international glory.
New York crowds expect a near capacity turnout of about 18 000 at Madison Square Garden for the ten round lightweight clash between Tony Canzoneri and Jim McLarnin. Gate likely to top 70 000 with 40 000 already in the till. both fighters in good condition after recent workouts.
Charleston May 7 — Eddie Blickle, Huntington High School coach, remains in the coaching post for next year as Cabell County boards retain him. Fairmont Softball League begins play this week. Beckley High’s David Romine declared ineligible for the sectional track meet due to scholastic issues. Wheeling Rifle Club repairing range for outdoor matches. Claire Abbott of Fairmont reports an anti-football group formed by former college stars including John Meredith Benny Thomas Frank Bilotte and Hayseed Hawkins, arguing against football over injury fears. Logan High opened its baseball season with a 16-2 loss to an independent team. Charleston Huntington Golden Gloves boxing match scheduled Friday night. Moundsville to receive a sodded athletic field next fall. WPA crews cleared flood mud and seeded the lot. A parade will escort Huntington’s Red Birds to the ball park tonight for the Mid-Atlantic league champions’ inaugural home game. Charleston to be the opponent.
Charles Hoffman forfeited a $5 bond this morning after failing to appear before Mayor B Waugh in police court on a drunkenness charge. The docket lists one name as present. In boxing notes, flyweight contenders Johnny Brown of Chicago, Micky Brutto of West Virginia University, and Leo Wood from the U S Indian School at Phoenix are marked as promising hopefuls in the 118 pound class.
H A Cokeley fish culturist placed 35000 water trout in Lake Lynn on May 7. The stock was ordered by T M Cheek state director of game and fish propagation, with the goal of boosting local freshwater fishing opportunities.
Grafton High School opened the season with an 8 to 5 victory over Carr China in five innings. Bob Jones pitched well for the Bearcats while Bus Pugh allowed hits. Carr China scored in the first and last innings. Grafton answered in the second and fifth. Weaver caught for Grafton and Snuffy Kirby for Parkview. The teams meet again tomorrow afternoon.
The exchange centers on labor relations and political maneuvering in the union movement. Bittner accuses Holt of opposing organized labor while defending labor’s right to elect officials, and Hiner criticizes Neely for avoiding public issue discussion as a campaign tactic. Holt’s coal commission vote is highlighted as inconsistent with prior pledges.
A radio show will be presented at Grafton High School tonight at eight to benefit the Recreational Association. Guests from station WMMN Fairmont will perform and host a contest among local talent. Curly and His Gang from the station will attend, with Rec Association members and girls performing dances. Joe Dryfield, Rec director, heads the project and says proceeds will help pay the Recreation center rent.
New York May 7 Large entry rush drives USGA to expand the 1936 U S Open field from 160 to 170 starters for the June 4 to 6 championship at Baltusrol Short Hills N J A total of 1278 players entered including 30 exempt from sectional rounds Two Japanese pros Torchy Toda and Chick Chin and home club pro Johnny Farrell lead the exempt list Final qualifiers Monday will produce 137 places at Baltusrol with 28 courses hosting 36 hole tests Only 94 entries compete in Pittsburgh Oakmont with nine advancing to Baltusrol The field includes former champions and top amateurs seeking spots through grueling preliminaries Total non exempt players 1245 to contend for eight qualifying spots at West Hartford and Oakmont One noted amateur turned pro Lawson Little must qualify alongside Johnny Revolta Tommy Armour Willie MacFarlane and others for a chance at the national title
Clem Reed and Cap Harding fought to a draw in Kansas with no real winner. Dutch Weiner knocked out Frank Hamer in Oakland. Nat Bor outpointed Ker mit Thompson in Boston, signaling a busy night of bouts across three cities.
Welch chosen as top student leader while Hosmer Cropp Jr. of Clarksburg heads the student body at the university. James Hall of Weston named managing editor and Harmer Cox of Clarksburg named business manager. Neill Monticola Editor Frank Neill Romney wins Monticola editorship. Louis Carson named business manager. Senior class picks Tom Bradford Pennsboro president Evelyn Crowell Charleston vice president. Junior class selections begin with Frank Kearns.
Chief Gunner's Mate R T Dupes reports ten men enlisted and sent to bases yesterday. no local men. Enlistees include J F Amtower, H Anderson, W T Daw son, J M Goode, F Digman, A B Grimmett, P Palumbo, B Prunty, F E Spencer, T E Miller. G H Ross to duty replacing G H Dubois aboard U S Wyoming. Grafton station open daily 9 am to 4 pm except Sunday for applications. About 20 men apply weekly.
The report outlines Republican strategy amid nominations with Roosevelt’s precedent in mind. Fletcher notes arrangements depend on successful candidates and party factions. A Democrat and a Republican comment on President Green’s farm-relief stance, while Farley claims east gains from relief. Breckenridge scolds Green for partisan labor politics. South Dakota primary nears a tight result as county and state lines shift endorsements.
Engert, formerly engaged in New York newspaper work, contrasts his defense of American liberties against native marauders with a peaceful task. He inventories property losses of American missions and hospitals in and near the Ethiopian city.
Niagara Falls N Y May 1 The Prohibition Party nominated Dr D Leigh Colvin of New York City for president on the first ballot He was a well known city leader in New York City Sergeant Alvin T York of Tennessee the World War I hero was chosen for vice president Prohibition Party picks Colvin for President and York for Vice President.
Classified Sentinel notes cin esaned rates. first insertion two cents, each additional insertion one cent. Also mentions higher charges for multiple insertions and labels it as standard pricing for multiple runs.
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