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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

6

Rosemont Cubs Set for Weston Doubleheader Saturday

Rosemont Cubs manager Tom Berry will send Lefty Hutchinson and Hank Mazza against Weston in a 1:30 p.m. Memorial Day doubleheader. Weston, second in the league, visits Rosemont after Reppert’s squad aims to extend an undefeated run. Adrian meets Reppert Sunday at Reppert Field at 3 p.m.

Tom Berry Rosemont Cubs Taylor County West Virginia Hutchinson Hank Mazza Weston Nine Mazza Clarksburg Generals Bugs Reppert Weston Rosemont Adrian Cubs Willow Reppert Field

Cornell Team Big Favorite in 60th AAC Track Meet

Philadelphia May 29 P With Harvard hampered by Milton Green injury Cornell enters the 60th annual AAC meet as the favorite as nearly 600 athletes from 34 colleges gather at Franklin Field. Green’s status affects Cornell’s bids in three events possibly shifting the outcome and opening chances for others. Harvard, Dartmouth, and others hover as potential rivals with Cornell aiming to win its first IC4A title since 1919.

Philadelphia Harvard Milton Green Cornell Franklin Field Green Dopesters I. C

Fights Last Night Reportedly In Three Cities

Peoria Illinois saw Dave Barry 129 from Chicago score a narrow win over Armando Sic ili 128. In Dallas Texas Jack Thompst 179 stopped James Bradley 180 from Ardmore Oklahoma. Spokane Washington guard Joe August 135 knocked out Al Greco from Idaho in a separate bout.

Peoria Ill Dave Barry Chicago Armando Sicili TY Dallas Tex Jack Thompst Ardmore Okla James Bradley Fort Worth Spokane Wash Joe August Idaho al Greco

Umpire Tells Good One On Himself In Car Crash Tale

In sAMPA Florida on May 29 Matt Hammond an umpire in the South Atlantic League told a self deprecating joke after a game in Macon Georgia his car shared a collision with a woman driving the other vehicle She demanded explanations Hammond quipped Sorry ma am but we did see you You didn t see a machine as large as mine You must be baseball umpires The umpires were embarrassed as she drove away.

Sampa Fla Matt Hammond Macon Umps Hammond

Haynes and Joe Louis clash of legends in witty sports notes

Eddie Brietz surveys boxing and baseball scenes with Leroy Haynes, Joe Louis, and Carnera talk. Dinty Dennis arrives for the Louis-Schaetz shindig, Carnera’s managers face criticism, and Duke athletics figure Dayton Dean weighs roots for the A’s. Golf highlights include Dal las City Open winner and Sequoia course rounds. Bees and Red Sox spark line changes as stars like Jo Jo Moore entertain at the Polo Grounds.

Eddie Brietz Associated Press New York Leroy Haynes Philadelphia Joe Louis Big Chief Sanooke North Carolina Dinty Dennis Miami Sports cd Dinty Carnera-Haynes Greenpoint Louis Elpes Field Indians Rollie Hemsley Browns Mike Jacobs Hippodrome Mike John Henry Lewis Rod Godwin al Delaney Buffalo Carnera Dayton Dean Duke University Athletics Loville Chubby Dean A's Chubby Dayton Duke Bill Werner Red Sox Bees Reynolds Smith Dallas Harry Tode Ralph Hoffman Engle Seaaioyah Oakland Cal Johnny Fischer Cincinnati Berton Bill McKechin al Lopez Tony Cuccinello Wally Berger Bostons Ray Bolger Polo Grounds Jo Jo Moore

One Pitcher Lock Pill Hurting Reds Pride

Chicago pitcher Len Warneke dazzled as the Cubs toppled Cincinnati in a tense game. Al Hollingsworth, Reds ace, came up with a crucial homer after a strategic pass. The Reds had loaded the bases, but Warneke shut them down in key moments to seal the win.

Chicago Hollingsworth al Hollingsworth Cincinnati Reds Len Warneke Cus Riggs Campbell Byrd McQuinn Myers Fellingsworth Reds Cubs Pittsburgh Eiia

Speedway 500 May Bring Thousand Fans and Fast Cars

Indianapolis May 29 Thousands of race fans gather for the upcoming 500 mile Gasoline Derby at the two mile oval. The track is being cleaned and checked with no cars on it. Rex Mays holds the pole with 119.644 mph in the 25 mile qualifying dash. The field includes former winners Louis Meyer Fred Frame and Bill Cummings among others, with starting positions listed by row and times.

Indianapolis Speedway Ente Louis Meyer Huntington Park Calif Fred Frame Los Angeles Bill” Cummings Mays Rex Mays Babe Stapp Chet Miller Doc MacKenzie George Connor Herb Ardinger Cliff Bergere Louis Tomei Wilbur Shaw Frank McGurk Doc Williams Ralph Hepburn Ray Pixley Dearcon Litz Harry MacQuinn Benth Lou Meyer Louis Moore Mauri Rose Zeke Meyer Emil Andres al Putnam Henry Banks Snyder Chet Gardner Billy Winn Detroit Winn Springfield Syracuse Langhorne Central Press

Birds Moving Up In League

The Huntington Red Birds won 15 4 over Portsmouth as every Red Bird had at least one hit and one run. Corbett lost his first decision in five starts as Dayton faced Charleston 9 7. Akron beat Zanesville 11 2 after Soder and Kelleher drove four base blows. Johnstown at Canton and Huntington at Portsmouth on tap today.

Associated Press Huntington Red Birds Portsmouth Red Birds Corbett Johnstown Canton Zanesville Charleston Senators Dayton University Dayton Ducks Sadd Sodd Suder Kelleher Akron Huntington

Various West Virginia sports and community notes

May 29 recap of sports events and civic activity in Fairmont and surrounding counties. Highlights include Delbert Hayhurst ineligibility ruling, Colfax club franchise return, Harrison County Club golf season opener, Bethany hosting Fairmont tennis, Archie Mackey breaking Chesapeake records in track, CCC log shelter projects, roadbed plowing for clover and grain, Willie Hoppe billiard exhibitions, Albert Colebank directing Morgantown softball, Graber announces skeet field, Mingo vermin drive tally at 11,887 with contest through August 1, Lick Creek leading school drive with 1,166,945 points, Meadowlark Gun Club shoot at Keyser, and conservation talk by W. L. Mans.

Charleston Fairmont Sandlot Stanford Howe Delbert Hayhurst Colfax Club Harrison Country Club Bethany Fairmont Archie Mackey Beckley Chesapeake Conference Hampden-Sidney Lynchburg College Mackey CCC Monongahela National Forest Willie Hoppe Albert Colebank West Virginia University Morgantown William G. Graber Harrison County Red and Gun Club Mingo County Conley Ryan Mingo Fish and Game Club Lick Creek Meadowlark Gun Club Keyser Az McGuire Mercer Conservation, Association Princeton-Athens Kiwanis Club W. L. Pet St Mans Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia

National League baseball results and upcoming games

Yesterday's NL results show Pittsburgh 7 St. Louis 2 and Brooklyn 13 Philadelphia 11. Chicago beat Cincinnati 11 5 and Boston 4 5 New York 3 3. Today Pittsburgh visits St. Louis Cincinnati visits Chicago Boston visits New York Brooklyn visits Philadelphia. In the American League Philadelphia 4 Washington 10 innings and later Washington 5 Philadelphia 0 New York 10 Boston 6 Cleveland 6 St. Louis 5 Chicago 6 Detroit 5.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York Washington Cleveland Detroit

Gene Mako in Saturday Net Cup Play at Germantown

Gene Mako of California is pegged as a key figure as the United States and Australia Davis cup teams begin a three day series at Germantown Cricket Club. The doubles match, pitting Mako with Don Budge against Jack Crawford and Adrian Quist, could decide the American zone final with plays starting Sunday and concluding Monday.

Philadelphia Gene Mako California United States Germantown Cricket Club America Mako France Don Budge Jack Crawford Adrian Quist Budge Crawford Quist Walter Pate Wilmer Allison

Babe Ruths New Book On Baseball Available

Babe Ruth now authoring Baseball Advice, released after Ruth’s absence from box scores for over twenty years. The 32 page volume, featuring 16 action pictures, will be sold in about 7000 chain stores nationwide with Christy Walsh and McNally & Company handling distribution across major cities including New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Chicago St Louis and Washington.

Jack Dunn Orioles Baltimore Babe Ruth Peay Christy Walsh New York McNally & Company Boston Cleveland

Jacksonville Golfer Out of Tournament After Birth

Officials of the southern women's golf tournament questioned if Mrs. George Brantley of Jacksonville Florida would defend her 1935 title at the Oklahoma City event next week. She replied by telegram, New mama, Can't play golf.

Oklahoma City George Brantley Jacksonville Fla

Roosevelt Wilson High graduate ends 12-year perfect attendance

Clarksburg dated May 29 notes Gale in Paul Todd completed a 12-year perfect attendance record at Roosevelt Wilson High School. He served as senior class president.

Clarksburg Roosevelt Wilson High School Gale Paul Todd

Two Players and Coaches Fined for Fist Fight

Ford Frick fined Cubs captain Woody English and Reds pitcher Lee Stine $25 each and coaches George Kelly and Roy Johnson $50 each after a fight in yesterday's Chicago game. In Clarksburg, Memorial Day observance will feature 15 organizations in the parade.

New York Ford Frick National League Woody English Chicago Cubs Lee Stine Cincinnati Reds George Kelly Roy Johnson Reds Cubs Chicago Clarksburg J. E. Matthews

Difficult opening choice in bridge contract

Three players face a tough decision as East weighs 2 Diamonds 2 No Trumps or 3 No Trumps. The bid aims to reveal whether partner has two or more of the four missing K's, with entry to dummy hinging on a king or the queen ten of clubs. A single K in a long dummy suit could drive toward a slam or grand slam at no trumps or the long suit.

East West

Bridge hand leads to small slam misgivings in no trump

Play-by-play of a bridge deal where East aims to force a favorable lead and score 150 points with a 6 no trump contract. North shows strength with spades, clubs, and diamonds shaping the slam chances, while misplays and defenses by West and South alter the outcome. The declarer pursues a 12 trick claim amid shifting expectations about grand slam potential.

West Declarer East North South

Yankees Beat Boston Again To Hold AL Lead

The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 10-6 to extend their AL lead after a bruising series. Joe DiMaggio fueled the offense with timely hits as New York, despite injuries and veteran players, stayed two and a half games ahead. The Dodgers rallied late to beat the Phillies 13-10 as late innings dominated yesterday’s major league slate.

New York Yankee Boston Red Sox Sox Ruth and Company Boston Wes Ferrell Yanks New York Giants Boston Bees Cardinals Jim Weaver Pittsburgh Pirates Tigers Cubs Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Phillies Ducit Tigers Chicago White Sox Cleveland St. Louis Browns Odell Tiale Athletics Senators Joe di Magglo Phils

Verdict Directed For Coal Company In Miller Suit

Visiting Judge W H Sawyers directed a verdict for B C Minter Coal in the case of Addie Miller a negro seeking 10009 damages for injuries she says occurred when she was forced to move from a company owned house during illness.

Jury awards rental payout for oil rights near Clay district

In Clarksburg on May 29 a jury ordered Jacob F Schaffer of Butler Pennsylvania to pay 7,288 dollars to John N Stiles and Isaac A Stiles for rental on a lease of oil and gas rights to 15 acres in Clay district.

Clarksburg Jacob F.schaffner Butler John N Isaac A. Stiles Clay District

Third Mercer trial opens in Reynolds damage suit

May 29. In Princeton the third jury begins hearing evidence in the Virginian Railway case against B E Reynolds for 50000 damages after a scaffold fall. Earlier juries awarded 15000 and 10500 but were overturned by the supreme court.

Princeton Mercer County Pes ‘Gan B. E. Reynolds Virginian Railway Supreme Court

Held as Forger in Fairmont May Court Bond Set

Federal officer R W King arrested Howard Conley on a charge of forgery in Fairmont. Commissioner L T Eddy held him for court under a one thousand dollar bond. Patronize Sentinel Advertising.

Fairmont R. W. King Howard Conley L. T. Eddy

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