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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1940

Page

6

Harry Danning Paces Giants In Rally Toward Lead

Harry Danning drives the New York Giants in a 10-8 win over Boston as he climbs to the front in batting with a .394 average and 31 RBIs. The article highlights his rise under coach John McGraw’s legacy, noting his seven home runs and pivotal role in the team’s surge from the cellar toward the NL lead.

Feder Associated Press New York Giants Harry Hoss Danning McGraw Giants Boston John McGraw Pa Knickerbocker Sweet William Terry Sweet William Gus Mancuso Johnny Mize Yankees Hubbell Ott Jojo Moore Danning

National League Results And Upcoming Games List

Yesterday's NL results show Pittsburgh edged Chicago 3 2 Philadelphia 10 innings Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati shutout St Louis 0 New York beat Boston 8 2 Today pitchers listed for New York Boston Miladelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago with Lanier Passeau Brown Bauers and others scheduled to start.

Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis New York Boston Lohrman Posedel Miladelphia Peargon Wyatt Turner Moore Brown Bauers

Baseball scores show AL games and later matchups

American League results NY 7 Boston 2 and Washington 4 Philadelphia 3 in 10 innings. St Louis 5 Cleveland 3. Detroit at Chicago. Washington at New York Chase 3 4 vs Chandler 1 3. Boston at Philadelphia Butland 0 0 vs Potter 2 2. Detroit at Cleveland night Rowe 2 0 or Newsom 4 1 vs Millen 2 2. Chicago at St Louis Lyons 8? vs Kramer 1 2.

New York Boston Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Chicago Iain Chase Chandler Butland Potter Rowe Newsom Millen Chcago Lyons Kramer

Baseball Scenarios Hit Yankee Wait In Tight Standings

The American League race tightens as the Yankees rally to tie for sixth while the Dodgers edge the Phillies 2-1 in ten innings with Pee Wee Reese delivering the winning homer. Reds blank Cardinals 4-0 behind Derringer, Pirates beat Cubs 3-2, and the Red Sox hold a slim lead as the Indians sweep the Browns. The Tigers and White Sox were rained out.

Brooklyn Reds New York Yankees Cenlar Dodgers Kirby Highe Phillies Higbe Pee- Wee Reese Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals Paul Derringer Bob Klinger Cicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Charley Keller Yanks Red Sox A's Washington Senators Johnny Welas Nats Connie Mack Boston Cleveland Indians Browns Emil Bildilli Brownies al Milnar Tribe Tigers White Sox Scahieeag

Yesterday's Stars Shine In Tight MLB Battles

Pee-Wee Reese of the Dodgers hit a tenth inning homer to beat the Phillies 2-1. Paul Derringer pitched Reds to a 4-0 win over the Cardinals on one hit. Harry Danning of the Giants slugged two homers in a 10-8 victory over the Bees. Johnny Welas of the Senators belted a tenth inning homer for a 4-3 win against the Athletics.

Pee-Wee Reese Dodgers Phillies Paul Derringer Reds Cardinals Harry Danning Giants Bees Johnny Welas Senators Athletics

Rethel bridgehead officer cited in censor caption

A censor-approved caption identifies one of two officers who held the Rethel bridgehead in France as crucial in halting the German advance toward Paris. The stand at Rethel redirected Nazi forces and shaped subsequent Allied moves toward Chantilly.

C.P Rethel France Paris

Tests Start in Open Race for National Open Qualifiers

By Hugh S. Fullerton Jr in New York 1132 golfers begin sectional qualifying for the national open at Cleveland June 6 8. Top 30 from last year exempt plus seven former open champions. 139 qualifiers aim for 170 spots. Notables include Chick Evans Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Willie Macfarlane and Lawson Little among others. Largest fields Chicago 149 New York 138 Cleveland 100 Pittsburgh 98 with Chicago and New York getting 17 places each.

Hugh S. Fullerton, JR New York Cleveland Chick Evans Chicago Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Willie MacFarlane Billy Burke Sam Parks, Jr Tony Manero Evans Wille Turnesa Lawson Little Pittsburgh

Bluefield Wins but Fails to Alter League Race

Bluefield beat Logan 6-1 as Eakin limited Logan to five hits including Snider’s homer. The win keeps Bluefield from changing the Mountain State standings while other class D games were rained out. Williamson, the league leader, has a doubleheader at Huntington. Bluefield plays Logan again, Welch hosts Ashland.

Associated Press Bluefield Logan Blue Grays Eakin Snider Blue-Grays Williamson Huntington Welch Ashland

Colorado Buffaloes Earn Grand Champion Title

In Boulder Colorado University swept major mountain Big Seven titles winning football basketball baseball track tennis swimming golf gymnastics and both singles and doubles in tennis plus eastern division honors and overall conference crown for the school year.

Boulder Colo Colorado U The Buffaloes Jes

Grafton Tramples Berryburg for Easy Victory

The Grafton Independents defeated Berryburg 24 to 3 after building a 24 to 3 lead by six innings and winning by forfeit as Berryburg ceased play. Grafton had 20 hits, supported by two homers from Stolzenfels and Rosier, while Berryburg committed five errors. Memorial day plans place Grafton at Arthurdale for a 3 o'clock game.

Grafton Independents Berryburg Grafton Stolzenfels Rosier Arthurdale Grefton Parlow Skinner Weaver Robinson Willis Holmes P Cf

Groves Arm Appears Dead in Boxing Roundup

New York May 27 Eddie Br iet z reports Mose Groves arm appears fatally injured amid boxing notes from the Garden. Other items note Jack Johnson linked to Lions coaching, Dempsey split, night baseball flop in Manhattan, and Irish Meusel venture into Glendale with new restaurant plans.

Eddie Brietz New York Bob Pastor Saratoga Jack Johnson Detroit Lions Hank Anderson Chicago Bears Mose Grove Garden Lew Jenkins Ken Overlin Nixson Denton Cincinnati Times-Star Broadway Dempsey Manhattan Frankie Crosetti Bucky Walters Irish Meusel Glendale Cal Ed “Strangler Lewis

Foxx hits homer with four on in Brownsville Herald

In Brownsville Texas the Herald proclaims a new record as Jimmy Foxx belts a grand slam style homer with four teammates on base. Mel Ott remains the NL leader in career homers trailing Foxx by 373.

Mel Ott Jimmy Foxx Brownsville Tex

Wood Is Set To Win Met Open At Forest Hill

Wood, 38, ends a long run of near-misses by capturing the Metropolitan Open with a 264 total. He opened six under par, then posted 66 68 66 to win by 11 strokes over Ben Horan, with Vic Ghezzi third at even par 280. The victory boosts Wood's standing ahead of the June 6-8 national open in Cleveland.

Bloomfield WN. J Cleveland Cra Wood Forest Hill Field Club Bombe San Remo Italy Percy Alliss Ben Horan Mac Smith Tommy Armour Vic Ghezzi Deal, N. J

Efaw Stars For Oklahoma Asmile Two Mile Champion

Lincoln Nebraska May 27 Forrest Efaw of Oklahoma A and M wrecked the Huskers in the Big Six meet winning consecutive mile and two mile events. Efaw a senior economics major said he doubled to gain team points and would choose the two mile if needed. Oklahoma A and M also won the Missouri Valley title and suffered a duel loss here due to Nebraska's weight strength. Efaw favors the steeplechase and calls it the best sport.

Lincoln Neb Forrest Efaw Oklahoma A M. College University of Nebraska Stadium Huskers Efan Aggies Nebraska

Quality Cops Shutout Tilt at Knottsville Diamond

Quality Market beat Knottsville 4 0 on the Knottsville diamond. Lobis struck out seven in seven innings, Edwards fanned three in two innings, Robinson allowed five, with Hamilton and Barkins doubling for two base hits each. Stolen bases by F Swisher L Swisher and Edwards highlight the snappy contest.

Robinson Cadis Huffman Holmes Stolzenfels Rosier Furlow L. Bolyard Poe Price Grafton Berryburg Dadisman Wilson Balk Haddix and Jones Lobis Edwards Ross Gerard Knottsville Custers Louis Whiffs S. Hamilton Barkins Norris Phillips Mathews McMullen Hamilton F. Swisher L. Swisher Boyles Cozad Wild McMullen Howel Morhead Graham Gerard Grinnan Page One Artois Hebb R. Swisher Calais McDaniel D. Robinson K. Boyles Luzadder W. Robinson F. Boyles

German, French Tank Battles Report Heavy Frontline Fighting

The report notes German troops attacking northeast Long with bloody losses for the enemy and French colonial counterattacks. In Boulogne, Allied ships hit a German tank that set a destroyer ablaze. On the southern front, five Allied tanks were knocked out and others too damaged to continue.

h—Robinson Long Bologne

Watch for the Count Holding the Top Card in Dummy

Bridge hand commentary discusses timing for playing the top card in the dummy's long suit. If played too soon the declarer can recreate the trick, if delayed too long the defender may allow an extra trick. Emphasis on reading partner's count and managing entries to defeat the contract. West is blamed for a misdefense after the club lead and subsequent plays.

West East

Veteran Isaac Worthington Johnston Dies in Wetzel County

Funeral services for Isaac Worthington Johnston age 91 were held in New Martinsville. He was the last Civil War Union veteran in Wetzel County and the oldest resident of the town.

New Martinsville Isaac Worthington Johnston Wetzel County

River Falls Toward Normal Level After 13 Foot Rise

The Kanawha river dropped back toward normal today after a rise of 13 feet caused by heavy rainfall on the New River watershed, its tributary.

Charleston Kanawha River New River

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