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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1941
Page
6
The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 12 to 11 in a dramatic eleventh inning thriller. Key players delivered clutch hits as the game swung back and forth, producing a high scoring finish at the ballpark.
In a wild midseason matchup the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 12-11 after two late homeruns in the eleventh. Don Padgett tied it with a double in the ninth, and Bill Nicholson homered for the Cubs before Jim Brown answered with a go ahead shot and Padgett followed with another. The win kept the Cardinals’ streak alive at seven straight.
In Albany and Schenectady from Vinnie Vines and Billy Farrone a discussion notes soldiers head for pleasant leisure if given a chance. Williams says soldiers are as decent as their commanding officers allow and proves it with chaplains and physicians backing the view. A separate note reports a Civil Aeronautics examiner recommending Morgantown as a regular stop on the Pittsburgh to Birmingham airline route.
Uniontown Pennsylvania May 27 preparatory notice for a big three state speed contest at Uniontown Speedway May 30 and a strictly stock car 25 lap race added for Memorial Day. OSRA sanctioned events will run nine races including heats semi finals and features with large prize money.
Cardials Brown drove in five runs hitting three doubles with bases loaded in the third. Padgett tied the game with a ninth inning double, then homered in the eleventh to defeat the Cubs. Campbell of the Tigers doubled with the bases loaded in the ninth to drive in a key run against the Indians. Higbe of the Dodgers fired a one hit shutout through nine innings to save a win over the Phillies. Kay and Craft of the Reds led a strong attack with home runs as they toppled the Pirates.
A garbled roundup links the Baer-Louis bout to ongoing boxing debate while noting Texas U s dividend plans from Dana Bible’s 15000 salary and various sports items. It mentions Joe Dimaggio in October, Ed Barrow at ringside, Clark Shaughnessy ticketing, Tom Lockwell’s National Open bid, Ted Tipps’ police note, Al Pajonas stolen by Yankees, Don Budge movie wig, Husing fans, and other quick sports snippets with several named figures and teams.
Wheeling Downs opens a 27 day meeting at 4 p m with eight entered for the inaugural six and a half furlong race Racing Secretary William M Shewbridge set the field from a long list including Statement Mahi Miney Myerson Knoxville Joan Asbestos Caffiene Winnedaos Cristate Supreme Kin Col Hatfield Heel Dust Kittys Rival Eleanor O and others Eight can start in the Puett gate when lined up later today.
Washingtonian pro Clif Spencer, famed for long drives, topped the National Open qualifiers at Fort Worth after two rounds of 68 and 69 for 134. He led a field of over 1,000 aiming for 128 spots, with Sam Perry close behind at 139 and several notable pros failing to make the cut.
Pittsburgh May 27 Billy Conn heavyweight title challenger eases past Buddy Knox in the eighth round as promoter Mike Jacobs eyes Joe Louis rematch. Conn weighs 180 and dominates the bout, knocking Knox down and earning a large purse from a $68,000 gate in front of 29,043 fans. Conn’s performance signals a potential Louis bout while Knox hails the punch power of Conn and reflects on the fight’s tense moments.
The Red Birds beat Huntington 9-6 to move into the Mountain State League lead, past Welch who lost to Logan 8-7 after a five run ninth inning rally started by Logan pitcher W Mounts. Ashland also won 8-2 over Bluefield in the 10th. Welch visits Bluefield as Logan hosts Williamson while Huntington visits Ashland.
Andy Gaspar of Slippery Rock will carry medalist honors into the National Open in Fort Worth as seven pros and amateurs qualified at the Pittsburgh Field Club. No West Virginians advanced after two withdrawals left the Mountain State with no qualifiers. Gaspar and Dick Shoemaker tied at 146, but Gaspar won on the second playoff hole. Other qualifiers include Mike Payella Waynesburg Vincent Eldred Pittsburgh Morrie Gravatt Johnstown Steve Kovech Pittsburgh Julius W Platte Uniontown.
Henry Ball, 50, dies from automobile injuries sustained Saturday. The death is the fourth traffic fatality in Wayne County this year, reported in Kenova on May 27.
The notice lists games at 7 30 p m at Lawson Social Center featuring Quality and Newburg. The season opens May 30 at 2 30 p m at Athletic Field with the league schedule and venue details.
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4 in a night game. St Louis beat Chicago 12 to 11. Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 7 to 3. Only games scheduled.
Baseball and hockey style listings show Philadelphia at Brooklyn Casey Chicago at St Louis Boston at New York Detroit at Cleveland New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Chicago with players named such as Pod gajny Casey Lanier Salvo Schumacher and more, plus records like 2-1 5-2 2-4 3-3 6-3 and 1-5. Matches include night games and multiple pairings across leagues.
Pittsburgh saw Billy Conn stop Buddy Knox in eight rounds while Harry Bobo edged Lee Savold on points. In Newark Pat Comiskey stopped James Johnson in one. New York Aldo Spaldi beat Mitsos Grispos, Carmelo Fénoy outpointed Pat Robinson, and Georgie Toy outpointed Gene Ward in Chicago.
In a speech to reserve officers, Williams describes the morale branch as a key element while detailing how enlisted men seek relaxation during schedules that allow time for a recreation camp show or a dance. The national convention focuses on sustaining morale and welfare for service members.
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