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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1936

Page

6

Giants Move Back Into First Place After Hubbel Victory

New York Giants reclaim first in the National League with a 4 12 inning win over the Dodgers. Carl Hubbell finally beats Brooklyn despite a history of losses to the Dodgers. Yankees lead American League as they top the Red Sox 9 8 in an extra inning thriller.

Associated Press New York Giants St. Louis Carl Hubbell Dodgers New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Giants Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cardinals Chicago Cubs Cubs Phil Hes Boston Bees Yanks Red Sox Sox Joe Cronin Boston Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Browns White Sox Tommy Bridges Detroit Tigers Athletics Hubbell Brooklyns

Only One Place Still Open in Auto Classic

INDIANAPOLIS May 28 With only three hours of grace left a half dozen race drivers raced to qualify for the 500 mile Speedway marathon. About 150000 spectators expected by officials. rooms scarce as leading hotels closed registrations. One position remained technically open for pilots to qualify from 1 to 4 p.m.. the 33 fastest speedsters to start at 10 a.m. Decoration Day.

Indianapolis Speedway C.S.T

National League results and upcoming games overview

Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 11 to 2 while New York beat Brooklyn 5 to 4 in 12 innings. Philadelphia topped Boston 5 to 2 and Cincinnati beat Chicago 5 to 3. Today Pittsburgh hosts St Louis and Brooklyn visits Philadelphia among others. In the American League New York won 9 to Boston 8 in 11 innings. Detroit and Chicago drew 2 2. Cleveland routed St Louis 12 to 2. Philadelphia Washington game postponed by rain.

Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Brooklyn Innigs Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Chicago Detroit Cleveland the Olehss Pet St. Louis Org Chicago l Brooklyn, Saate Washington Philadelphia Washington St. Lows

Lefty Dugan Injures Leg in Dayton Game

Lefty Dugan, ex Rosemont pitcher, fractured his left leg after slipping on the rubber in Dayton. A balk was charged on the play as the Senators faced hard luck with a tying runner stumbling at third in the ninth. Huntington beat Portsmouth 6-2 in a 16 inning marathon.

Associated Press Trotter Alstod Huntington Portsmouth Alston Martynik Dawns Johnstown Canton Parker Gillespie Terriers Zanesville Charleston Akron Senators Dayton Davey Buchosski Dugan Tighe Zanesvill Huntington Potrysmouth

Tony Anxious to Meet Ross

Tony Canzoneri aims to beat Lou Ambers again abdicate the lightweight title then fight Barney Ross in a big open air show for Mike Jacobs and retire with his bride to Marlboro New Jersey. Various sports notes include Lefty Gomez consulting a specialist about his $20000 arm and Mark Barron's race day bets at Belmont Park.

New York Tony Canzoneri Lou Ambers Barney Ross Mike Jacobs Marlboro Lefty Gomez Tommy Armour Walter Hagen Armour Mark Black Caesar Ethiopia Barron Belmont Park Black Caesar Italy Broadway P. S Indianapolis Biltmore N. C Johnny Lanning Boston Bee Dodgers Johnny Luis Angel South America Minnesota Harry Wills Ebbets Field Don Jennings Marquette

Spaden Wins 30th Massachusetts Open Golf Crown

Harold Jug McSpaden captured the 30th Massachusetts open tournament in Fitchburg after a tight four day run. He posted a 72 hole total of 292 to win by stroke over Wilfred Crossley, with Gene Sarazen tying for fourth at 297 alongside Bob Crowley.

Fitchburg Mass Harold Jug McSpaden Gene Sarazen Winchester Kansas City Wilfred Crossley Norfolk Sarazen Bob Crowley

Senators Get New Players for Charleston Team

The Charleston Senators in the Middle Atlantic League add three players from Detroit to bolster their attack. Stuart Barney McCoskey replaces Buddy Galvin, Eddie Albertson joins to cover for Joey Greenberg, and Steve Rachunok debuts as a rookie pitcher, with Kenny Stuart to be released. Abbot recalls a Wesleyan anecdote about Harry Stansbury and a Cuban game.

Charleston Charleston Senators Watt Powell Detroit Tigers Senators Stuart Barney-McCoskey Buddy Galvin East Weymouth Mass McCoskey Beaumont Eddie Albertson Henderson Joey Greenberg Hank Steve Rachunok Kenny Stuart Harry Claire Abbot Harry Stansbury University Wesleyan Giants Harry Stansbury

Fights Last Night Highlights From Multiple Cities

Boxing results from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Oakland Cincinnati and Green Bay page through last night shows Hayne stopping Carnera in New York Massera beaten in Pittsburgh Exlavec stops Merek in Chicago Fon taine outpoints Barish in Oakland Vaughan outpoints Miller in Cincinnati Nelson defeats Perrille in Green Bay with Perrille disqualified.

New York le Roy Hayne Philadelphia Primo Carnera Italy Steve Dudas Edgewater N. J Isidor Gastanaga Spain Pittsburgh John Henry Lewis Phoenix Ariz Charlie Massera Monongahela Chicago Johnny Exlavec Duluth Minn Max, Merek Oakland Calif Ritchie Fontaine Montana Benny Barish Cincinnati Jimy Vaughan Cleveland Freddie ‘Miller Green Bay Wis Johnny Nelson Vincent Perrille South America Perrille

Coast Teams Not at Meet Show Ivy Roots in 60th A A A A Meet

Philadelphia May 28 The Pacific coast teams skip the intercollegiate A A A A track championships ending their bid for the title this year. Southern California Stanford and California loom with talent for Olympic trials while Harvard faces Cornell without captain Milton Green. Ivy league favorites Harvard Cornell Yale Dart mouth and others expected to score with Michigan Stars among contenders. Convention planned for July 31 in Keyser.

Alan Gould Associated Press Philadelphia Pacific Coast Franklin Field California Southern California Stanford Harvard Harvards Cornells Milton Green Crimson Green Cambridge Jack Moakley Yale Dartmouth Princeton Manhattan Holy Cross Michigan Cornell

Rushaway Big Money Winner Dominates Three-Year-Old Earnings

New York May 26 UP Record setting Rushaway wins Illinois and Latonia derbys within 24 hours boosting Canadian owned gelding to second in yearly earnings for top three-year-olds. Bold Venture leads with 65,800 while Rushaway has 39,520. Bold Venture bowing tendon may end racing season. Brevity third with 29,600 He Did fourth 28,250 White Cockade fifth 18,25.

New York A. G. Tarn Rushaway Illinois Latonia Bold Venture Joseph E. Widener Silas B. Mason Ogden Phipps’ White Withers

Montreal Wrestler Wins on Foul Over Los Angeles Opponent

Yvon Robert of Montreal, 218 pounds, defeated Jack Washburn of Los Angeles, 231 pounds, last night on a foul ruling. The match ended in favor of Robert, with city and weight class details noted.

Montreal Yvon Robert Jack Washburn Los Angele

Carnera Loss Ends With Leg Paralysis At Ring

Primo Carnera, the Italian heavyweight, halted in the tenth round by paralysis in his left leg, loses to Leroy Haynes at Ebbets Field. Haynes led on points when the pain forced Carnera to leave the ring. Carnera plans an exhibition tour of Europe and questions about a return to America follow.

New York Primo Carnera Fistic Ad Rators Leroy Haynes Philadelphia Ebbets Field Haynes da Preem Carnera Europe America

Recount Opens in Mingo County for 42 Races

Williamson May 228 article states the Mingo county court began a vote recount across 42 races with 30 Democrats and 9 Republicans requesting the canvass.

Williamson Mingo

Dredging Firm Seeks Payment On Federal Contract

Washington May 28 The receivers for Wang Construction of Pittsburgh ask $97,472 from the federal government for a dredging contract at Twelve Pole bar on the Ohio river near Huntington West Virginia. The receivers James C Shriver and Owen E Hitchens filed a petition in the United States Court of Claims alleging the government failed to observe and perform a contract bid at 158000 in November 1932.

Washington Wang Construction Company Pittsburgh Twelve Pole Bar Ottio River Huntington W. Va James C. Shriver Owen E. Hitchens United States Court of Claims

Queen Mary Aboard Starts Trans Atlantic Voyage

Trans Atlantic liner Queen Mary leaves Cherbourg and sails into the Atlantic amid uncertainty over a record attempt. Officials say no record attempt is planned for this inaugural trip though some passengers hope conditions may alter that stance. Vibration reported as slight as the 80,773 ton liner gains top speed near 32 knots, with lively public demonstrations greeting the departure from Southampton.

Cherbourg Atlantic Southampton

Tiny Outlaw Manager Charged in Slaying Case

The state alleged that five co-defendants plotted the murder accusing the preacher of causing the death of his second wife in a car crash. When he entered court under guard, several young women in the crowd rushed to greet him, but he claimed familiarity.

Camden

Blame Legion Inquiry Details Threats Against Governor’s Daughter

Investigators from an Allen county probe described the Legion as suspect for threats against Governor Davey’s daughter. Meetings were said to occur from 1 a.m. to daylight in an open field. Two former officers provided locations and bragged about arson at Twin Oaks road house near Lima. William Smith, 55, was beaten for refusal to join.

Blame Legion Relief Administration Allen County Lima Charles J. Skill Claud L. Becker Hubert J. Schwartz Davey Legion Twin Oaks William Smith Wagnerfield

Traffic Plans and Memorial Day Observance in Taylor

Citizens prepare for Memorial Day events in Taylor and surrounding counties. Police outline detours and traffic rules for the parade and cemetery ceremonies led by William G. Stathers as broadcasts from WMMN announce the program.

Comcade IO Vase Wa Taylor The Sentinel National Cemetery West Virginia Stathers William G. Stathers Clarksburg American Legion Ersel Pepper Fairmont WMMN A. B. Lockard City Police West Main Street Philippi West Grafton Market Street Washington Street Washington Hasilup East Main Street Bride Front Street South Side Bridge Maple Avenue Spruce Street Thayer Street Dewey Avenue Roxell Road Walnut Gay Bar Main St Riverside Drive Phillippi Beech Street St. Marys Bridge Beech Pearl Street South Side Washington and Gay Streets Knotts Avenue Main Street Bridge Street

Tax plan debate advances with conservative group proposal

A motion for the vote was offered by Senator George of Georgia as a powerful conservative group urged the committee to stick to its plan. The plan includes an 18 percent tax on corporate net income, a 7 percent levy on undistributed corporate profits, and repeal of the 4 percent dividend exemption. Treasury officials say it would raise about $585 million.

Roosevelt White House George Senater Treasury

Fiorenza Trial Nears Verdict After Mental Health Arguments

At sessions court Fiorenza faced jurors with defense claiming insanity and a German lack of responsibility as attorney Kaw argued. Prosecutor Klauber countered that New York bears moral guilt due to Fiorenza being released from Elmira reform school despite a state psychiatrist raising potential insanity.

Fiorenza Sessions Court Judi Charles C. Nott, Jr Henry Kaw Klauber Nw York Elmira

Kidnaped Claim Turns To Sleepwalking Tale In Shenandoah

SHENANDOAH IOWA May police reported Weatherill aged nine was found near her farm home after wandering away during sleepwalking. Parents had believed she had been kidnapped.

Shenandoah Iowa Weatherill

Keeler Crashes Car In Pittsburgh Traffic Incident

Robert Keeler, 60, crashed his automobile into a flashy police area while listening to a loud spot telling pedestrians and drivers to be careful. William Moore issued a reckless driving ticket for the violation.

Pittsburgh Robert Keeler Keeler William Moore

Regret Demise Tharleton Mose McKay Durst Dead

Tharleton May 28 22 staff members passed a resolution of regret at death of Mose McKay Durst a Gantown attorney connected with the Fat district office

Tharleston Mose McKay Durst Gantown Fat

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