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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1938

Page

6

Boston Indians Take Pair in Memorial Day Baseball

Boston Bees pitchers Turner and Mac Payden stunned the pennant leaders Giants 1-0 and 1-0 as Feller and Allen won for Cleveland in two clean wins. Lou Gehrig neared his 1000th straight game and Rudy York belted two homers as Detroit, Greenberg and the Yankees exploded with 10-0 and 5-4 wins. The day drew a near 331 thousand fans, with Senators tying Athletics and Cubs gaining on the Giants in the standings.

Casey Stengel Boston Boston Bees Cleveland Bob Feller Johnny Allen Giants Jim Turner Danny MacPayden Bees New York Giants Feller Allen Chicago White Sox Slinger Stengel Lou Gehrig Je Tkées Boston Red Sox I York Hoth Detroit Rudy York Wice Emmett Mueller Phillies Brooklyn Gehrig Yankees Senators Sam Chapman A's York Greenberg St. Louis Browns Les Tietje Phils Muellar van Mungo Cuba Cago Cubs Big Bill Cincinnati Reds Paul Derrin- Ir Eecuteburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Stu Martin Ich Lee Handley Handley Curtins Cards Danny MacFayden Pete Sivess Mueller Sivess Dodgers Bob Klinger Curt Davis Klinger Paul Derringer Bill Lee Washington Philadelphia Indiana Tallaneny Ighan Soxo Tox Ta Tigers Lescee Pee

Tunnelton Star Pitcher Emerges as Top Prospect

Tunnelton High pitcher Wolfe stands out in Preston county scoring marks across the season. The young player also shone in basketball last winter and earned all tournament team honors.

Tunnelton Preston County Wolfe

Junior Loop Softball League Opens Schedule

WPA Junior Softball league begins Tuesday at the Athletic field with Y.M.C.A. Blueville West Side and Independents teams set to play. The 3 p.m. start moves to 1 p.m. if rain delays. Independent tryouts at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Athletic field.

Blueville J. Bernard Dryfield Athletic Dryfield West Side Central First Ward Garrison East End Independents Y.M.C. A

Locals Lose Mound Battle At Kingmont

Grafton Graf ton Taylor county entry in Valley league fell 3 to 2 to Kingmont at Kingmont Saturday in a tense mound duel. Suplita whiffed 18, allowed four hits, aiding Kingmont’s early 1 0 lead and final eighth ninth sedan. Nick Cattaresso led Kingmont with a double and four singles, while Kittle started for Grafton before Shomate finished.

Suplita Grafton Taylor County Kingmont King' Mont Kittle Chick Kittle Shomate Rally Ran J Nick Cattaresso

Pasch Choice to Win Derby at Epsom

EPSOM England May 91. The 155th Epsom Derby centers on Pasch the undefeated Way colt led as a 5-2 favorite after a semi final callover. The event features two remarkable owners Sir Abe Bailey and Viscount Astor both noted for resilience. Bailey, 73 and leg amputee, sailed from South Africa to witness the race while Astor pursues victory with Pound Foolish and Cave Man.

Epsom England Pasch H. E. Morris Bailey Sir Abe Bailey Viscount Astor Touigh-Luck Sir Abe South Africa Ming 4 Astor

Odds on Valerian in volatile field capture betting

In the race market a breakable field features Jogend EB and a former winner. Valerian faces long odds at 50 to 1, with the rival at 40 to 1 as bets shift on the upcoming event.

Will Ward Valerian

New York May 31 crowd sets season mark at 82,990

New York reports a record attendance of 82,990 as Carmel Ruppert treated the royal box to beer and peanuts and Lou Gehrig played his 2,000th consecutive game amid a severe slump. The day included talk of upcoming fights, football prospects, and baseball chatter about Armstrong, Ross, and Jo-Jo Moore with many names and events from the era.

New York Whizzer White Lou Gehrig Jog Cronin Jake Powell Washington Senators Carmel Ruppert Jupiter Plavius Ross- Armstrong Armstrong Sid’ Feder Ross Joe Gould Tommy Farr Fordham Tulane New Orleans Bandit W.G. Bramham Warren C. Giles Cincinnati Galento Joel Sam Riddle Jo-Jo Jo-Jo Moore Giants John A. Heydler Polo Grounds Texas Wesleyan College of Fort Worth Briggs’ Stadium Detroit Jame Park Jackie Central of Troy Msi Jim Berkjery

Canadian bantamweight champion title bout report

Fights last night in Waterloo and Toronto featured Bobby Bruno of Milwaukee defeating Russ Wasser of Minneapolis while Bobby Yack of Toronto outpointed opponent Small Montana at 110 pounds in a Philippine bout.

Waterloo Russ Wasser Minneapolis Bobby Bruno Milwaukee Toronto Montana Philippines Bobby Yack

Golf Tryouts Draw Many at Pittsburgh Field Club

A field of eight professionals and 17 amateurs began a 36 hole. contest at the Pittsburgh Field Club to decide six starters for the National Open Golf tournament June 9 to 14 in Denver. Notable amateurs include Barrett Melvin of Pitt.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Field Club Denver Barret Melvin Aeters Pitt Bae

Generals, Easy Victory Over GAA

Grafton entered the Ga league facing Clarksburg Generals on Memorial Day at Athletic Field. Dougherty allowed 15 hits and 13 runs before Shoemate finished, while Grafton’s 11 hits produced nine runs. The Generals, with outfielders sidelined, still held the Quality Market offense as Rokisky finished strong.

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Armstrong Bout Delayed After Stenaytive Choice Report

The boxing match originally set for Thursday was postponed following a stenaytive decision. The event at Hoan ng and the outcome hinge on fitness and scheduling details, with weightings in ssi at Hoan ng deemed meaningless.

Armstrong Waa

Record Speedster Wins 500-Mile Tulipapolis Race

Floyd Rob ers of Van Nuys Calif wins the annual 500 mile Tulipapolis speedway race with an average 119.2 mph breaking the prior record. Wilbur Shew finished second, Emil Andres killed a spectator when a wheel flew off his car, Chet Miller placed third, Ted Horn fourth, Chet Gardner fifth. Rain halted finish near end. several previous winners retired with mechanical issues.

Floyd Robers van Nuys Calif Tudiahapolis Regencavar Wilbur Shew Indianapolis Shaw Emil Andres Chicago Chet Miller Détroit Ted Horn Los Angeles Chet Gardner Lone Beach Roberts Einem Matt Sygsberts van Nuysary Rade Herve Low @ bE Angeles Bill Cummings Kelly Petillo Louis Meyer Huntington Park

Delayed Welterweight Title Bout May Be Tonight

New York May 31. The Welterweight title duel between Harney Rosa and Henry Armstrong at Madison Square Garden faces postponement due to forecast weather. Promoter Mike Jacobs fears further delays could clash with the Schmeling Lupe date set for June 22.

Gayle Talbot New York Harney Rosa Henry Armstrong Madison Square Garden Bowl Mike Jacobs Mike

CZACHS TRAIN PROGRAM CONTINUED AND DEFENSE COURSES

The text outlines compulsory training decrees for ages 6 to 31 focusing on first aid defense and annual hours for both genders. It mentions authorization for authorities to set up training camps, preliminary marksmanship instruction, and advanced weapon handling courses. Concurrently, it notes talks aiming at a compromise between Germans and Sudd en officials amid parliamentary discussions.

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Pittsburgh Livestock and Produce Prices May 31

Hogs totaling 2,400 with 1,600 direct noted. Prices: 160-220 lbs 9.20-9.25, 250-860 lbs 6.00-6.95, 100-140 lbs 8.50-8.75, sows 7.50 down. Cattle 800 with 200 direct, steers 8.00-9.00 top 9.00, cows and bulls lower, load bulls 6.75-7.00, calves 550 steady. vealers 8.60-9.50. Sheep 1,760 with 450 direct, lambs 7.50-8.00, spring lambs up to 11.00. stock wording varies. Produce demand moderate. Apples and potatoes listed with varied grades and prices. several regional apple and potato varieties cited with price ranges.

Pittsburgh U. S Biltsburgh New York Baldwins Virginia Alabama Georgia Bliss South Carolina Cobblers North Carolina Old Stock Maine Mountains

Baseball Scores From National League Night

In a busy schedule the Philadelphia and Brooklyn teams split a pair as Cincinnati beat Chicago 9 to 3 in one game while Chicago lost another. Chicago won 3 to act in the other. Boston edged New York 6 to 0 and a later game had Boston 1 New York 0. Ganges Today shows no games scheduled.

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Baseball results and a bank robbery arrest report

Yesterday’s baseball scores show Washington sweeping Philadelphia in two games and Cleveland defeating Chicago twice while New York edged Boston. In a bank incident, a cashier was killed and a deputy and others captured a suspect. three men including Othan Hailey and Charles Rogers were identified by officers near the Nebo area bank.

Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago York Boston New York Detipi Goritimea Tompe Davia Ry Pendley Erty Oage Othan Hailey Charles Rogers P. C. Wilkey Roberts Area Bank of Nebo Tad

Levin Still Missing as Police Scan Long Island Shoreline

Investigators comb the countryside along the Long Island coast and question numerous residents seeking clues to the missing person case. Police say they traced a 16 watch bound the body and are exploring all leads for a definitive find.

Long Island Golind

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