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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1941

Page

5

Baer Seeks title via foul claim after Louis bout

Buddy Baer challenged Joe Louis for the heavyweight title claiming a foul after the bell ended the sixth round in Griffith Stadium. Ancil Hoffman said the blow after the bell was illegal and Baer would appeal to the DC Boxing Commission. Louis was stated to have won after Baer failed to come out for the seventh round.

Washington Joe Louis Buddy Baer Ancil Hoffman Buddy District of Columbia Boxing Commission Griffith Stadium Joe Baer Louis Adoll Hoffman Donovan Hoffman

Yesterday's Stars Shine in Split Twin Bill

Ted Lyons of the White Sox and Paul Trout of the Tigers dominated both games as Lyons shut out the Tigers until the ninth in game one and Trout allowed seven hits with no runs in seven innings in game two. Oscar Judd and Charley Keller sparked the Yankees and Red Sox. Judd's pinch single in the ninth drove in two as Keller added a triple and two doubles for New York. Ernie Lombardi helped the Reds beat the Cubs with four singles. Ken Keltner hit a basesloaded triple for the Indians in an early run and Mort Cooper of the Cardinals held the Pirates to five hits, fanning nine and driving in a run.

Oscar Judd Red Sox Charley Keller Yankees Judd Keller New York Cubs Vandy Chicago Reds St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Mort Cooper Redbirds Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns Ken Keltner Ray Mack al Minor Dennis Gatehouse White Sox Chicago White Sox Tigers Detroit Ted Lyons Paul Dizzy)Trout New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Tom Hen Jrich Yanks

National League Yesterday's Results Report

The National League slate featured two completed games with Cincinnati defeating Chicago 8 to 4 and St Louis beating Pittsburgh 2 to 1. The schedule included no additional matches.

Baseball Scores And Probables From Major League Play

Recap of games with results including Chicago 1 Detroit 0 and New York 9 Boston 9. Probable pitchers listed for multiple matchups such as Tur ner Thompson French Lee Sullivan Wyatt and others across Cincinnati Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis Pittsburgh and Cleveland with several doubleheaders and rain notes.

Chicago Detroit New York Boston Cleveland St. Louis Washington Philadelphia Cincinnati Turner Thompson French Lee Schun Her Sullivan Brooklyn Podgahny Wyatt Pittsburgh Sewell Nahem Jennsor Gomez Smith Gorsica Leonard Kennedy Knott McCrabb Auker Harder Pet Washington St. Louis

Bears Begin Wooing of Tom Harmon

Chicago sports notes detail George Halas seeking Tom Harmon for the Bears with a sugary letter while other leagues and players are tracked. Mentions major league pitches, U S college coaches, and boxing and baseball tidbits from New York to Gary Indiana.

Chicago Bears Tom Harmon

Indebted to Peck and Vitt in Indians' Rise

Jimmy Doyle notes Cleveland Plain Dealer remarks on why the Indians succeed noting Peck uses the needle whereas Vitt used the Needle. The line contrasts emerging strategies with a mention of the day’s events. The record hints at a shift in perception as the sun sets on previous Dodgers dominance.

Jimmy Doyle Cleveland Plain Dealer Peck Vitt Brooklyn Dodgers

Wheeling Downs Plans Open House for Thoroughbred Fans

Wheeling Downs announces an open house Sunday afternoon inviting turf fans to inspect the 60 year old race course ahead of a 27 day meeting opening next Wednesday at 4 PM EST. A 5 PM show, schooling of about 40 horses, and demonstrations of an electric starting gate and Eye In The Sky camera are planned, with temporary barns being erected. If rain or a muddy track occurs the schooling will be canceled though the plant remains open.

Wheeling Wheeling Downs Wilmer Brinton, Jr Downs Brinton E.D.T Ira Gregory

Fights Last Night World Heavyweight Champs and Wins

Washington bout saw Joe Louis stop Buddy Baer after Baer refused to come out for the seventh round. In Hollywood Jimmy Casino stopped Freddie Steele in Los Angeles. Indianapolis featured Johnny Deni son stopping Murray Spencer in Nashville, with details unclear.

Washington Joe Louis Detroit Buddy Baer California Baer Hollywood Jimmy Casino Los Angeles Freddie Steele Tacoma Indianapolis Johnny Denison Murray Spencer Nashville Tenn

Reds Turn Back Cubs in Strong Victory Over Chicago

The world champion Cincinnati Reds, aided by four hits from Vander Meer and Elmer Riddle, beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 as a late surge narrowed their gap in the NL standings. Crowded by walks and an error, Chicago scored three in the third, but Cincinnati held on. Mort Cooper and Ken Keltner sparked other results as Cardinals edged Pirates 2-1 and Indians beat Browns 4-2.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Botom Chicago Cubs Johnny Vander Meer Elmer Riddle

Aces Defeat Welch Miners in Mountain State League

The Huntington Aces rallied to beat Welch 9-8 as Ralph Eakin limited Logan to one hit. Bluefield lost 3-1. Gene Glaum held Ashland to six hits in a 12-5 win for Williamson. Welchs travel to Huntington, Bluefield to Logan, and Ashland to Williamson. In Camp Shelby, First Lieut Charles Wright of Charleston was promoted to captain by the 150th Infantry headquarters.

Associated Press Huntington Aces Welch Aces Ralph Eakin Bluefield Logan Blue Grays Gene Glaum Williamson Ashland Red Birds Kentucky Welchs Huntington Camp Shelby Miss Charles Wright Charleston W. Va 150Th Infantry

Rosemont Dominates Local Horseshoe Club Match

Rosemont pitchers routed the Tri-C club horseshoe team five games to one last night. F. Cook secured the only win for locals by defeating Shingleton 21-13 and 22-20.

Rosemont F. Cook Shingleton

Batting marks show tarnish as leaders shift

In New York on May 24, Boston's Joe Cronin slips 41 points and loses the AL lead while Arky Vaughan of Pittsburgh holds the NL top. Cecil Travis of Washington and Roy Cullenbine of St. Louis rise to share the junior circuit lead at .378, with a list of the 10 leaders showing Travis and Cullenbine among the top hitters.

New York Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Arky Vaughan Pittsburgh Skidden Cronin Cecil Travis Washington Senators Roy Cullenbine St. Louis Browns Travis Washington Cullanbine

Radio Fights Verbal Battle Over New FCC Rules

A New York report describes a heated industry dispute over FCC regulations with MBS issuing Mutual's White Paper defending the rules. A lengthy Saturday and Sunday radio schedule is listed, highlighting programs on MBS NBC CBS and NBC-Blue. The piece also covers a criminal case involving Delmas Pack and accomplices with disputed 총 shots fired and body disposal in the Tug river.

New York Special News Service Federal Communications” Commission MBS Network Commission Mutual CBS MBS Nbc-Red NBC Pack Delmas Perdue Tug River Herbert Murphy

Local Champions Routed By Harrison Co Squad

The Tri C Boys, local junior champions, were routed by West Milford mens team, Harrison County senior titlists, six matches to none. Sunday plans include two series on the Imperial lot against Maple Avenue AC and Park View All-Stars, both previously beaten by the club.

West Milford Harrison County Imperial Lot Maple Avenue AC Parkview All-Stars

Quality Market Team Battles Elkins Tomorrow

Quality Market baseball team, after a win over Newburg, travels to Elkins to face Merchants at 2 30 p m. Players meet at Walnut street Market at noon. Manager Gerard leads Hamilton, F Swisher, Hamric, Skaggs, R Swisher, Hebb, J Keener, E Keener, Grinnan, Facemire, DeMoss, Shaw, and Pugh.

Ross Gerard Quality Market Newburg Elkins Walnut Street Gerard Hamilton F. Swisher Hamric Skaggs R. Swisher Hebb J. Keener E. Keener Grinnan Facemire DeMoss Shaw Pugh

Marion Motherhood Trial Questioning Then Recess

In Marion a continuation from page one shows Miss Talley recounting an estranged marriage and a missing child. The exchange questions her actions during pregnancy and her attempts to recover the child while the court, led by Superior Judge Ingalls Bull, recessed until Monday to visit her home and inspect conditions.

Miss Talley Miss . Springer Ingall Ws Bull

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