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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

5

Dodgers collapse as Cardinals rout Brooklyn in loss

Associated Press recap detailing a rough day for New York area teams as Brooklyn Dodgers slide with a 16-2 setback to the St. Louis Cardinals. Hugh Casey suffers the loss amid a 20-hit Cardinals onslaught that includes seven homers and a National League single-game record for total bases. The Tigers, Reds, and Pirates also stumble in various Cincinnati and New York games.

Cincinnnati Louis Cardinals Hugh Casey Agagi Cardinal New York Joe Dimaggio Yankees Do Trem Wat Tigers Detroit ‘Tigers Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Harry Denning Dedit Claide Vern Olsen Cubs Nes Pittsburgh

National League yesterday results and today slate

Yesterday the National League scores included Louis 18 over Brooklyn 2, Boston 11 over Pittsburgh 9, Cincinnati over New York 6 to 1, and Philadelphia 1 dominating Chicago 0. Today’s games feature Brooklyn at Chicago Carleton versus Hatfensberger, Philadelphia at St. Louis Smot versus Meade G-D, and Pittsburgh Melton versus Ritoger with unclear details.

Louis Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago Cessians Wse Derpinger York Melton Ritoger Carleton Hatfensberger St. Louis Meade

American League scores and partial standings listed

Reported baseball scores include Boston 8 Cleveland 4 and Detroit 4 New York 2 with ty 6 Philadelphia 3 and illinois Washington 6 St Louis 10 amid a garbled line of results and team names.

Boston Cleveland Detroit New York Philadelphia Iington Louis

Red Sox win decisive game to move Indians and A L standings

The Boston Red Sox defeated Cleveland 6-4 to claim the decisive game of the series and drop the Indians to third place in the American League, behind Detroit. Lefty Grove earned the win despite being removed after three straight hits.

Boston Red Sox Cleveland Detroi Lefty Grove Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics John Whitehead Washington Senators St. Louis Browns

Record Bowling Meet Sets Attendance Milestone

The 40th American Bowling Congress tournament closed with a record crowd of over 100000 spectators and about 6000 teams competing across 62 days. Some 30000 bowlers hailed from 731 cities, as bowling solidified its image as a spectator sport. Future meets set for St Paul, with 2500 teams already booked, while champions were crowned in minor events and prize money totaled $241000.

Detroit Congress A.B.C St. Paul Elmer Baumgartner Ab.c Dobbles Herb Freltag Joe Linke Chicagol Bingles Ray Brown Terre Haute Ind Fred Fischer Buffap Dod & Tedal Te ‘Monarchs John McLaugh Indianapolis Bernard Greenwell Weirton W. Va

Big Train Is Vote Winner In Congressional Race

Walter Perry Johnson, famed former Washington Senator pitcher, wins a Congressional pennant race in Maryland's sixth district. Leading by about 1,090 votes, Johnson secures the Republican nomination as returns come in, marking a notable political victory for the veteran hurler.

Eddy Gilmore Germantown Walter Perry Johnson Maryland Washington Senators Iit Cav Apialen Aioell Caine Sn Ie

Probable Pitchers and Matchups Across League Schedule

Unclear OCR text lists probable pitcher pairings and venues including Clevélaing at New York, Smith at Philadelphia, Kra Blot, and Buble Fagance. The fragment suggests a baseball context with wins and losses noted as 1-1 but lacks coherent details for a precise summary.

Clevélaing New York Smith Brewer Pippen Philadelphia Kra

Kern to Halt Grid Drills This Saturday

Morgantown May 8 West Virginia University coach Bill Kern plans to end spring football practice Saturday with a likely first string including seven holdovers. Expected starters include Seabright Shonk and Carliss. sophomores and seniors compete for positions across ends tackles guards center quarterback and backs.

Morgantown Bill Kern West Virginia University Westminster Bob Mellace Parkersburg John Shonk Charleston Walt Pike Bluefield Frank Kimble Williamson John Rockis Vic Poelish Beckley Sam Mandich Weirton Charley Beabright Wheeling Ike Martin Don McCann Charleroi John Carliss Witdber Kern Seabright Shonk Carliss Bea Mallace Pike Rockis Mandioh McGann Steve Martik Howard Lewellen Fatty Harris Joe Siko Crasha Ned Sertelas Pane Dick McElwee Bill Gardner John Ratchur

Dixie Race Delights Pimlico With Dixie Handicap Feature

May 8 46th Dixie Handicap opens Pimlico racing week as a key curtain raiser for the Preakness with a $20,000-added field racing a mile and three sixteenths. Notable entries include Filisteo Benepe and Reuterwok among others as attention turns to the upcoming Derby and Triple Crown chase.

Baltimore Pimlico's H. d Filisteo C. Bostwick Barrington _ gate Olympus Betell Brud A. J. Abel Ee Ionne W.L. Brann Reuterwok Ethel.v. Mire Lex Uae

Recreation Start Plans To Forty Baseball Loop

Recreation officials outline a youth program centering on a forty team baseball loop managed by the Amateur Comarest and supervised by the Recreational staff of GWee Project Administration. Jes Bue Wil oversees eight district teams and the winner earns entry to the amateur championships held in Battie Creek. A softball league is also anticipated.

Asea Gwee! Project Administration Jes Bue Battie Creek

Bluegrays Win Twin Doubleheader in Saucing Ashland

Bluefield defeats Ashland 21 4 then edges Colonels 8 7 to pull ahead in the Maury State league. McNulty homers twice as Bluefield rips 18 hits. Logan Indians rout Huntington 12 1 behind 18 hits with Korpeny homering. Carman drives in three for Williamson in 6 4 win over Welch. Etchison goes 4 for Welch. Tonight Huntington hosts Williamson Welch at Ashland and Bluefield visits Logan.

Ashland Colonels Bluefield Bluearays McNulty Huntington Logan Indians Korpeny Indians Williamson Carman Redbirds Welch Etchison Logan

Dizzy Dean Demoted To Relief Hurler

Chicago May 8 The Cubs move Dizzy Dean from a starting role to relief pitched after three early exits. Dean insists he will not quit and notes a five hitter against Cincinnati in his fourth start as management weighs further changes with Hartnett and Phil Wrigley awaiting updates.

Siges Xe Manabby Warthétt Starie Young Ken Raffensberse Tve Dizzy Cincinnati Dean Itcher Hartnett Phil Wrigley

Yesterday's Stars Lead Sox to Victory Over Indians

Yesterday's stars propelled the Sox to a 6-4 win over the Indians as Pearson and Knott collected multiple hits. Walker drove in three runs with a double and three singles, stealing a base and scoring once, while another batter contributed in the 6-3 win over the Athletics.

Associated Press Ewe Lé Ando Ack Knott Péte Te Comibiet Pete Athletics Walker Setifore Cnet Browns

Fight L&kt Night F the Aapocinted

A fragmented 1950s era snippet mentions Maxie Berger and a Pittsburgh area location. Readable items reference a night fight or event, with obscured names and partial addresses, reflecting garbled OCR text from a Belo scene in 1953 or 1954.

Yirew Maxie Berger Pittaburgh

Farley and the Yankees Tangle in Derby Sage Notes

A column notes coachs and officials in late 1930s horse and baseball scenes. It mentions Postmaster General Farley, Dick Harlow’s Harvard contract, Roy Waldron and Gallahadian, Pimlico derby chatter, and the Yankees Giants feud, with colorful asides about trainers and reporters.

Eddie Briets New York Yanks Far Jey Washington Dick Harlow Harvard Crimson Roy Waldron Gallahadian Gallahadson Mike Naymich Cleveland Giants Pimlico Riméleth Ouch Dept Bill'Kechnie Tom Swope Cincinnati

Visual radio moves ahead in New York and Philadelphia

A Republican convention will be aired in Philadelphia and New York via sight waves. RCA demonstrates larger screen projection, moving toward a 9 by 12 foot theater ready display. President Roosevelt to speak Friday night relayed by networks. Tonight’s radio programs list WEAF CBS and NBC schedules with various shows and time slots.

New York National Committee Philadelphia New [York RCA Roosevelt Washington Europe WEAF NBC CBS Hollywood Playhouse Plantation Party Fred Allen Kaysoni Seas Burns Ben Bernie J. TA. Jenkins

Victory by Salen Over Eat Vasses Ores

Salen secured a victory over Eat Vasses Ores in a decisive match. The result confirms Salen's edge in a contest that highlighted key plays and performances by both sides.

Salen

Covered Wagon Trails opens at the Opera House

Jack Randall stars as Jack Cameron a horse trader aiding settlers to Oregon while clashing with fur traders. The plot centers on the Bradley wagon train and a brother’s death, as outlaws masquerade as allies. Supporting players include Milas Wyman Patynd and Walter Catlett in a musical western with singing and gunplay.

Jack Randall Moonogram Opera House Randall Jack Cameron Oregon Bradford Jack Mr. Patynd Miss Wyman Walter Catlett Ed Brophy Charles P. Brown Harry Burns Willian Haade

Dixie Theatre Hosts Kid Nightingale Premiere Today

Warner Bros comedy Kid Nightingale starring John Payne and Jane Wyman opens at the Dixie Theatre today. The film follows a prize fighter and his romantic entanglements as comedy and boxing intersect on the big screen.

Nightingale DIXIE Kid Nightingale Warner Bros John Payne Jane Wyman Dixie Theatre

Radio Schedule Fragments Mixed With Names And Shows

A scrambled radio timetable lists various programs across networks NBC CBS and MBS with hosts, musicians, sports notes, and entertainment segments. Entries mention Tin Healy captains stamp club Paul Sullivan reviews news and multiple orchestras and dance programs with scattered event notes.

WEAF Tin Healy CBS Paul Sullivan WJZ Guidert Jack Hepat Woi_odall ‘Thortins MBS Nsc-Weaf Pauil Douglis WHEMN NBC Nbc-Weaf Fréd Waring WMMN Lanny Ross Nnbc-Wiz Mtr Keen

Court Order To Curtail Payments To Coal Miners

Ohio unemployment bureau said a court order would delay payments of benefits to between 000 and 6,000 miners employed by companies not in the test litigation over the Gay luminous coal shutdown. The order seeks to preserve funds while litigation unfolds, with total potential impact around 350,000 dollars.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Haat

Sale in Tecumseh County Court records

A 1940 West Virginia chancery sale, by decree of the Circuit Court, offers for auction a parcel of land adjoining the town with a described boundary line, including measurements and terms, involving Lal Batson, Jesse Gaines, and others in the suit.

Circuit Court Téyur West Virainid Lal Batson Piétht Jébste Gaines Dan Aront Cau Satohe Bank Sas A. J. Smith Ieee

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