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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1935
Page
5
In a May report from Glendale and Oakmont, veteran golf great MacDonald Smith heads to Oakmont for the Open, aiming to capitalize on second-shot precision. The Yankees endure hitting woes with Gehrig, Lazzeri, and Dickey under Career norms while Lefty Gomez suffers losses in spring.
Chicago today confirmed veteran right hander George Earnshaw was sold to Brooklyn in an outright cash transaction. Chicago officials refused to disclose the purchase price, stating only that the deal was completed.
Berkeley May 15 Owens from Ohio State and Anderson of UC Berkeley are set for a hot 100 yard clash at the upcoming National Collegiate meet. Both have run official times near 9.5 seconds this season, with 9.4s to their credit, and Brutus Hamilton predicts Owens appears favored after Drake Relays and Fresno Relays performances.
Detroit May 15 School boy Rowe pitched four hits to beat Gomez in a pivotal victory that reshapes the Tigers outlook for the 1935 pennant race. Manager Mickey Cochrane expressed renewed confidence, noting Rowe Sullivan and strong hitting as key factors in turning a slump into optimism.
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Abilene Texas May 15 A chorus of protest over the U S Golf Association ruling bars Mildred Babe Didrikson from amateur golf The decision bars her from the southern women’s championship in Louisville and the national in Minneapolis The Texas Professional Golfers and her Beaumont home club protest the ruling while Babe accepts it as final and plans potential reinstatement after a set period
Associated Press round up of boxing results listing Boston fighter Al McCoy stopping John Anderson of Sweden by points in a 173 pound class. Houston’s Eddé Murdock outpoints Ralph Chong of New Orleans, while Dundee of New York knocks out Red Rose of Columbus.
About 2000 Knights Templar from West Virginia and neighboring states gathered in Clarksburg for the first annual conclave of the grand commandery. The event featured speakers led by Sir Mark Norris of Grand Rapids Michigan deputy Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the United States.
Chess tera A. Lewis, a Charleston dairy operator, becomes 50 percent owner of the stock of the Charles Benaroirs in the Middle Atlantic League baseball club in Charleston on May 15. He bought stock from Charles A. Midelburg and L. E. Miller, both Charleston residents. The balance remains with Watt Powell, the president, and William D. Tallichet, secretary-general.
Rowlesburg opens league play with a Saturday double header as the Clarksburg Generals visit the athletic field. A parade and mayoral address precede the 9:90 p.m. game with Bugs Braithwood to start. Besington visits Sunday at 2:39 p.m. Bud Root to pitch for Rowlesburg. Mooney Sypolt lists signed players and hopefuls, including Fromhart Ayersman Smith Root Lantz Fretwell Williams Kearns Ayersman Gibbons Loudin Brutto Marshak Marshak and Jackson. waiting: Nine Shaffer Hooton Hooton Roberts.
Pirates back left-hander Birkhofer earns first win after a spring of rough outings. He pitched a complete game, allowing 11 hits as Pittsburgh beat the Phillies 8-1, bolstering their place in the standings behind St. Louis. Bonds of support came from Ethan Alf Jon and John Moore in late frames. The club sits one game behind the league leaders with 6 wins in 11 East games.
Charleston May 15 The biggest field since before the depression is predicted for the state amateur golf tournament at White Sulphur Springs as at least 100 golfers from south of the Kanawha river are expected to enter. Northern players show rising interest. the event begins July 1. Tom Bloch of Wheeling defends the title. Fritz Stifel, women's champion, will be absent on a world tour. Mrs. E. W. Stifel of Wheeling will defend the family honor.
Garibaldi won the first fall as Strack could not continue in a match at Spring Valley. In Providence Rhode Island Gus Berg defeated Ht Longnon of Salt Lake City in straight falls, rounding out the wrestling card.
Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh defeating Philadelphia 8 to 1 while other games were interrupted by rain. Cleveland beat Washington 4 to 2. Detroit topped New York 10 to 4. Chicago defeated Philadelphia with cold conditions. St. Louis and Boston played on wet grounds with New York visiting Detroit.
Zanesville and Akron share the league lead after wins while Charleston and Huntington drop games, Huntington suffering a 17 to 1 loss to Johnstown. Charleston falls 9 to 2 to Zanesville. Akron opens with a 6 to 1 win over Portsmouth. Beckley and Dayton rained out. tonight Charleston hosts Zanesville, Portsmouth visits Akron, Huntington at Johnstown, Beckley at Dayton.
Wet grounds force postponement of Carr China-Rosemont locals game slated for 4:30 pm. A tune-up at Rosemont Friday features Repperts against Rosemont ahead of the league season. Memorial Day doubleheader shifted to the afternoon at 1:30 pm due to cemetery ceremonies. Anticipated large crowd bets on Belington at Grafton Saturday to open the league season. Coaches plan shifts and new battery to strengthen the Cat-Chind batting attack.
The Pattertin company of Boston won the 450,000 pound wool auction held by the West Virginia Wool Association, composed of farmers from 27 counties. It paid 26 1/2 cents per pound for medium grade and 26 cents for fine staple wool. Deliveries to Jefferson County begin May 27.
The Barbour plan lists ex officio and district committee members for secondary roads and related areas. It names senators Lee J. Sandridge and William Jones, county prosector Herman J. Poling, chairs for finance marketing publicity recreation and more, plus a research council across districts urging rapid committee plan completion.
Legion Memorial services will be observed by Barbour County Post 44 at Mary’s Chapel on May 26 with speakers including Harley Kesling of Elkins. Eastern Star conferred degrees on seven candidates at Philippi chapter 41 banquet. 85 attended. Dr. H C Myers is improved after illness. Lamson jury report discusses possible third trial or dismissal. defense and prosecution disappointed at no verdict after 12 weeks.
Montgomery May 15 two persons were injured when an automobile plunged off an embankment while attempting to pass another car on the highway near London William Griffith a Chesapeake and Ohio official received facial lacerations and minor cuts Al Smith a passenger from Monte rogue suffered unspecified injuries
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