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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1935

Page

6

Grafton Wins Wild Second Straight Over Rosemont

Grafton Carr China defeats Rosemont Repperts 10 to 8 at Athletic Field in a loose, high scoring game. Pat Walters pitched six innings for the win as Grafton rallied with four in the eighth to seize first place. Rosemont led early with singles and a homer by Barnett, but Grafton’s late surge sealed the victory.

Palmer Grafton Carr China West Virginia Athletic Field Repperts Rosemont Potters Walters Pat Carr China Nine Paul Defenbaugh Abie” Keener McKinney Coleman Tony Lobis Pugh Delucca Ed Young Young Phil Tips Jones

WHITEHEAD AND BLANTON named prize rookies of 1935

Chicago May 20 Johnny WhiteHead of the White Sox and Pittsburghs Cy Blanton two pitchers who have dominated hitters were named the prize rookies of 1935 by major league managers. Twenty two rookies were named as most likely to stick and reach stardom with teams from the south and west well represented.

Chicago Johnny WhiteHead White Sox Pittsburgh Cy Blanton Pilots O Stardom Blanton Whitefiend Pie Traynor Blaffton Terry Moore Jimmy Dykes Whitehead

U S Team Qualifies For Davis Cup Play

The United States Davis Cup team clinched the interzone finals at Wimbledon after decisive wins in two singles matches and a doubles victory, completing a sweep over Mexico in Mexico City. Bryan Grant of Atlanta defeated Daniel Hernandez 6 0 4 in the process, marking the first loss for the American zone rival since 1931.

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Carr China Wins Openers In Ten Inning WV State League Clash

Frank Gerkins led Carr China of Grafton to a 7 to 6 ten inning victory over Belington on Athletic Field on opening day. The game featured rough defense, clutch hitting, and a late protest by neither side, with Gerkins delivering the decisive foul and swing to end the affair as Robinson home on a long double earlier sparked the tie. Belington built a early lead before Grafton rallied with timely hits from Pugh and Keener, while Kittle delivered the tying hit in the eighth. The crowd of under 150 saw a hard fought, sunlit opener.

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Hal Schumacher Fuels Reds Jinx With 13th Victory

Hal Schumacher kept his perfect record against the Reds as the Giants beat them 6 to 5 in ten innings. Alex Kampouris sparked a sixth inning rally with a homer to tie the game, while Schumacher drove in three runs with a homer a double and a long fly. The win widened New York’s lead over Brooklyn to two games. Dodgers dropped to another loss 9 to 6 at Pittsburgh, Cubs fell to the Phillies 3 to 1, Dizzy Dean starred for the Cardinals in a 7 to 3 win over the Braves. Cleveland edged the Yankees 1 to 0, White Sox beat the Red Sox 6 to 5. Tigers outslugged Washington 16 to 6 and the Athletics topped the Browns 6 to 5.

Associated Press White Sox Athletics Blanton Whitehead Vernon Washington Ray “Ripper Radcliff Louis Berger Roy Hughes Cleveland Roy “Beau” Bell St. Louis Browns Joe Sullivan Detroit Ellsworth Dahlgren Red Sox Vito’ Tamulis Yankees Vernon Wilshere Alek Hooks Wallace Moses Alex Kampoutis Ivan Goodman Cincinnati Clyde Castleman Henry Leber Giants Terry Moore St.Louis Cardinals Jim Bigin Orville Jorgens Phillies Phil Cavarretta Augie Galan Chicago Cubs Alex Kampouris Schumacher New Yorkers Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Dizzy Dean Cardinals Braves Chicago Cleverland Indians Yankeees Boston John Whitehead Detroit Tigers Washington Browns

Women's Southern Golf Tourney Opens in Louisville

In Louisville Kentucky on May 20 the Southern Championship opened under sunny conditions at the Louisville Country Club as entrants from Dixie tee off the women's event setting the stage for a competitive tourney.

Louieville Louisville Dixie

Waiver Rule Adopted For Pro Grid League

Pittsburgh May 20 The National Professional Football league adopted a waiver rule to give the lowest club first chance at players released by rivals. The meeting also set a ten day period to settle delinquent accounts for the St. Louis franchise held by Myron Greentree. If unresolved the franchise is forfeited and the league will operate with nine clubs replacing Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh National Professional Football League St. Louis Myron Greentree Cincinnati

Only Four Americans Enter French Tourney

Paris May 20 The French hard court championships open with the smallest U S delegation in years as Helen Jacobs and Dorothy Aramatus lead the women and Henry Cullay and Wilmer Hines head the men. The entry list includes many top players, but the American contingent is limited. Jacobs again is the title favorite despite a weakened lineup.

Paris Helen Jacobs Dorothy Ara- Tus Stamford Conn Henry Cullay Wilmer Hines United States Mist’ Jacobs

Yesterday's sports results across major leagues

Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh 9 Brooklyn 6, St Louis 7 Boston 3, Philadelphia 37 Chicago 2, New York 6 Cincinnati 10 minutes. Today matchups include New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St Louis with Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Boston at Chicago. Cleveland and New York lead in extra innings. Philadelphia 6 St Louis 5.

Izaaue Pittsburgh Brooklyn New York Philadelphia St.’ Louis Cincinnati Boston Chicago Mlican Lea Cleveland Auine Nings St. Louis Ton Philadelp Detroit Washington Louis

Rosemont Protest Seeks Grafton Victory Ruling

A protest filed with West Virginia State League President Leatherwood claims Barnett’s eighth inning hit should have been a homer due to spectator interference during Rosemont’s loss to Grafton. Knapp protests Rosemont’s failure to keep fans from entering the field, while Grafton plans to argue that ground rules allowed three bases on interference. Standings show Grafton 6 5 ahead in recent games with Saturday results noted.

Grafton Rosemont Repperts Mike Leatherwood West Virginia State League Knapp Taylor County Barnett Dunlek Young Ail Rosemont Punt Defenbaugh Pres Dent Leatherwood Cusick W. A Leatherwood Benneton i Senate Belington Niings Clarksburg Rowlesburg Philippi Ana

Jesse Owens Stars Again In Track Record Bonanza

New York reports Owens of Ohio State led a standout college running and field events display in a Wisconsin Northwestern Chicago quadrangular meet at Evanston. He shaved 0.1s from the 220 yard low hurdles, tied the 100 yard dash standard at 9.4, and won the broad jump at 26 feet 6 1 16 inches, with peers Peacock Anderson Olson Hardin and Nengass also delivering notable marks.

New York Jesse Owens Ohio State Eulace Peacock Temple Ben Johnson Columbia Chicago Vanston Fuother Owens Charlie Brookins Norman Paul Roland Locke tGo Drake Peacock Inderson University of California al Olson Southern Angeles Glenn Hardin Louisiana State Hermin Nengass Tulane Californis California Olson Souther Ince RBI

Dayton Ducks Take ML Lead With Fifth Straight Victory

The Dayton Ducks moved into first in the Middle Atlantic League with a 4 to 2 win over the Charlestonators as Akron dropped two astral games to fall to third. Martynek of Huntingdon earned the pitching honors by allowing only two hits as the Birds whitewashed Akron.

Associated Press Dayton Ducks Akron Dayton Charlestonators Ducks Zanedyilié Beckley Atral Jiston Portamouth Martynek Hunting Baer Birds Akr

Veteran Racer Brings Luck Charm To Speedway

Indianapolis May 20 Pete DePaola veteran racer arrives with traveling baby shoe charm noted for luck. He plans a comeback in the 51 mile race May 30 at the speedway. The tiny shoes once rode the front of a famed racer to record victory.

Indianapolis Pete DePaola Motor Speedway

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