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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

6

Hubbell Leads Giants to 2 1 Win Over Braves

Hubbell dominates as the New York Giants edge the Boston Braves 2 to 1 in the first night home game under floodlights. With only seven hits for the Giants, Orengo and Miller homer for the Braves early, then Jurges scores the decisive run in the ninth aided by a clutch single from Hubbell after a lengthy Roosevelt speech and a two-run rally by St. Louis over Chicago.

Hugh 8 Fullerton Associated Press Carribbell New York Giants Giants Boston Braves Hal Schumacher Manuel Salvo Joe Orengo Eddie Miller Roosevelt Hubbell Dick Errickson Braves Bill Jurges St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Johnny Mize Johnny Hopp Brooklyn Phillies Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Cleveland Boston Sox Campbell Tribe Bob Muncrief sieRst Joe Grace St. Louis Grace New York Yankees Washingtor Red Ruffing Joejo

Yesterday's Stars Face MLB Action In Quick Doubleheader

Scattered reports highlight Johnny Mise driving in a run for the Cardinals, Phil Marchildon holding Red Sox to three hits, Joe Dimaggio driving a multi hit game for the Yankees, and Bruce Campbell homering twice for the Tigers. Other notes mention Dodger victory and Braves and Browns snippets with various players contributing to early season performances.

Sgohnny Mise Cardinals Tigers Indians Joe Dimagsio Cnet Braves Browns EMER

Salem Coach Honored After Conference Title Win

T. Edward Davis stepped down as coach of Salem college after the Tigers earned the state intercollegiate base ball conference title. Salem defeated Fairmont 4-1 to reach six wins and two losses, as Davis resigns to accept a post with the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas company after eighteen years in athletics.

Fairmont T. Edward Davis Salem College Tigers Salem Davis Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Company

Soldier Hank's Battling Optic Still Operates

Army life and baseball mix as Hank Greenberg shows form with a homer and a double in a camp softball game. The item weaves in bets on Lawson Little, fight payoffs, and notes about Phil Rizzuto, Buddy Baer, and various sports figures, with standings and anecdotes of the era.

Eddie Brietz New York Special News Service Lawson Little Army Hank “Greenberg Ed Lewis Corpus Christi Texas Louis Baer Kansas City Phil ‘Rizzuto Philipo Bill Stewart, Jr Ray Pinelliy Jr Notre Dame Francis E. Stan Washington Star Louis Buddy ‘Baer Arthur [Donovan Brooklyn Ben Hogan Billy Conn Louis Long W. J Buddy Max Baer Cleveland Chicago Enn Joe Mutual“ System Columbia Detroit Ccc Mike Jacobs Boston Philadelphia Wasplatn iWe Dodgers Eels Ruel White Sox

Fights Last Night Brooklyn Bayonne New York Results

Bout results list several bouts with outpoints and weights including Mickey Makar 147 Bayonne over Tommy Roman 145 and Joey Fontana 135 Brooklyn over Mickey Farber 195, along with Angles Cisneros 130 defeating Johnny Hutchinson 135 in Philadelphia.

Jersey City Mickey Makar Bayonne Tommy Roman New York Joey Fontana Brooklyn Mickey Farber Wew York Eos Angéles Harry Cisneros Angeles Johnnny Hutchinson Philadelphia

National League Results From Last Night

Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 8 to 0 while New York edged Boston 2 to 1. St Louis beat Chicago 2 to 1 in the night games as the only scheduled matches reported.

Westerday Brooklyn Philadelphia New York Boston St. Louis Chicago

Yesterday's Results From Baseball Sunday Night Scores

Boston defeated Philadelphia 11 to 2 while Detroit beat Cleveland 9. St Louis defeated Chicago 2 to 0 and New York won against Washington 10 to 8.

Boston Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland St. Louis New York Washington

Games Today Across Armorican League Matchups

Multiple matchups listed for today across the Armorican League and New York region with mixed team pairings. Key named players Higbe Crouch Tobin Lohirman French White Moore Thompson and others are noted for intended games versus opponents in Philadelphia Boston Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Detroit and St Louis spuganp Galehose Smyth.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Higbe Crouch Boston New York Tobin Lohirman Chicago St. Louis French White Pittsburgh Cincinnati Butcher Moore Thompson Armorican League Washington Nieht Donald Hudson Cleveland Detroit Harder Trout Philaephia Deorman Fleming Spuganp Galehose Smyth Mae

Conservation Commission To Prevent Bass Waste

Charleston May 28 The Conservation Commission announced measures to prevent waste of bass before the June 28 season opening at Cad and Watoga state parks. Anglers may take bass only after exhibiting them to a park custodian for tagging. Bass were hatchery stocked and must be kept intact to avoid death from removing lines.

Charleston Cad Watoga The Conservation Commission

Seven Men Arrested In Pax Theft Ring

Fayetteville May 1 Seven men were arrested by Deputy Sheriff R Mz fehades in connection with a series of thefts of merchandise valued at 767 from the Koppers Coal company grill at Pax.

Fayetteville R. Mz Fehades Koppers Coal Company Pax

Real Estate Bargains Prompt Quick Sale and Terms

Active demand for homes on W Main and W Wilford with 4 to 8 rooms, baths and new heating. HOLC sale plan offers 4 percent interest. cash and monthly payments listed. Maple Avenue store and dwelling rents $30 monthly. asking price near $1600 with part cash. 2 percent interest avoided by higher gross return.

W. Main HOLC W. Wilford W. Main Street Fetterman Maple Avenue Ap Estate

Hostak and Zale Set Grudge Fight in Chicago

In Chicago Stadium tonight Hostak, famed for power and hand troubles, meets Tony Zale of Gary Indiana in a 15 round grudge bout. Zale is the middleweight champion per the National Boxing Association. Their feud keeps them apart from photographers and radio crews as a large indoor crowd is anticipated and advance sales point to about 20,000 paying fans and a gate near $50,000.

Chicago al ‘Hostak Seattle Tony Zale Gary Ind National Boxing Association Hostak Solly Krieger Brooklyn Zale Gary Boy Inockout

Logan and Bluefield Triumph in Mountain State League Action

Logan edged Williamson 3 to 1 as Joe Pennington allowed three hits in a pitching duel while Welch slid. Bluefield beat Welch 7-1 with 10 hits including two home runs. Ashland beat Huntington 9-8 when Smith hit a first-pitch homer in the opener. Logan to Williamson, Bluefield to Welch, Huntington stays in Ashland.

Associated Press Logan Williamson Welch Joe Pennington Red Birds Bluefield Blue Grays Mike Senko Ashland Huntington Smith Willaamson

Notice of Seizure of Tomato Paste and Salsa in West Virginia

United States Marshal M. Rowe announces seizure on May 14 1941 of 1529 100 cases each with 100 cans of Tomato Paste Naples Style Salsa Di Pomidoro labeled product. Seized from Musgrove's Wholesale Grocery Grafton WV for adulteration under 21 USC sections 434 and 342 a 3. Claim owners must file within twenty days of May 1 1941.

4. M. Rowe West Virginia Naples Musgrove Grafton United States of America M. Rowe United’ States

Keeping Company on the Strand screens a lively mix of romance and comedy

The Strand presents Keeping Company a bustling comedy romance featuring Frank Morgan Uttle Virginia Weider with Ann Rutherford and John Shelton as a newlywed couple. Mischief by the bride’s family and the ex-sweetheart’s schemes spur a jealous quarrel a separation and a patch up amid lively performances especially Rutherford Shelton and Weidler.

Frank Morgan Uttle Virginia Weider Ann Rutherford John Shelton Miss Rutherford Shelton Morgan Virginia

Trail of the Silver Spur opens at Opera House

The Opera House presents action packed bill featuring The Rangebusters led by Crash Corrigan Dusky King and Alibi Terhune. They deliver unadulterated western action with comedy and romance as the Trail of the Silver Spur rolls to cheering crowds.

Colorado Denver Silver Spur OPERA

Downs Officials Predict Record Breaking Crowd

Wheeling officials expect a record Memorial Day turnout at the Downs with reserved seats selling fast for the tri state racing meet. Opening day featured strong fields and good weather signaling a five week run likely to set attendance and purse records across the period. The WPA plan for Suncrest streets allocates 59,761 dollars for improvements in Monongalia county with 20,244 for the town.

Wheeling Wheeling Downs Tri-State the Downs WPA Suncrest Monongalia County

Skaggs Company Prepares Ambulance Corps for Africa

Members of the British American Ambulance Corps, about to depart for Africa, are issued with Benrus waterproof watches as official equipment, with Skaggs & Company offering a full line of these watches.

Skaggs & Company Ambulance Corps Africa

Baer’s Foul Claim Rejected by DC Boxing Board

The District of Columbia Boxing Commission rejected Buddy Baer’s claim that Joe Louis fouled him in the world heavyweight title bout. Referee Arthur Donovan’s ruling stood, disqualifying Baer after the sixth round. Promoter Mike Jacobs planned a rematch for October. Donovan could not attend due to weather in New York.

Washington Buddy Beer Joe Louis District of Columbia Boxing Cormymission Arthur Donovan Baer Donovan New York Claude Owen Mike Jacobs Doula

Baseball League Meets At Lawson Social Center

A Taylor area baseball league met at Lawson Social Center to discuss rules and contracts. Players listed for contract signing include H. Plum Q Hamrid R. Swisher F. Swisher L. Shaw R. McMullen R. DeMoss Haale ton R. Gerard R. Grinnan B Keener J. Mitter A. Hobb Pace mire and C. Shaw.

Taylor Come Baseball League Lawson Social Cine Lawson Social Center H. Plum Q, Hamrid R. Swisher F. Swisher L. Shaw R. McMullen R. DeMoss Haaleton R. Gerard R. Grinnan B Keener J. Mitter A. Hobb Pace Mire C. Shaw

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