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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1944

Page

4

Ben Chapman Starred Pitcher Hits Big League Honors

The New York Dodgers added Ben Chapman to the National League pitching ranks with a 1 000 winning percentage and a 500 batting average. Chapman's stormy career included time with the Yankees, Senators, Red Sox, and Indians, and he wowed Richmond with his pitching before joining Brooklyn. In his Dodgers debut he defeated Boston 9-4 as 13,063 watched. Also noted were Bucky Walters’ 16th win for Cincinnati, Hal Luby’s 10th inning homer for the Giants over the Phillies, and Freddie Fitzsimmons’ Phils losing their 10th straight game.

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Faith Baldwin 5 OF ME LFE say Faith Baldwin 5

Miry Norman, an attractive widow decorator, is delighted when Judith Lambert, daughter of an old friend, visits in Los Angeles. Mary receives news of her son Matthew’s absence and a proposed marriage as she contemplates Irene Murray, a nurse, amid a tense family scene.

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Food distribution praised as backbone of U S standard of living

An American observer returns from Germany and recounts how Americans see war shortages, stressing the efficiency of U S food production and distribution. The piece extols retailers and wholesalers for maintaining lavish dinners and mass availability, arguing this reflects a rising standard of living despite wartime restrictions.

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May to Tell Radio Listeners About Golf Tourney

George S May, a 54 year old Chicago promoter, plans a network radio package worth about 15000 dollars for NBC to cover this year’s golf tourney. NBC will air four days with five minute evening summaries, a 30 minute final roundup, and two 15 minute descriptions. Bill Stern hosts. May may appear.

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Prove Nazis Continued from page one front action

A wartime report describes British and American actions against German forces. An American paratrooper notes that aggressive pursuit can force Rommel’s armor to react, while the enemy repeatedly falls back, digging in as Allied troops press the advance.

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The Navy in Print The Literary Guidepost Review

The Navy in print remains the best publicized armed service with readable, accurate books. Lt William Fetridge’s The Second Navy Reader compiles manuals to magazines for Navy readers in training and features diagrams. The Marine Corps Reader edited by Col Clyde Metcalf offers 600 pages from Corps publications and field reporting. Navy Yearbook and other titles from Duell Sloan Pearce and Bobbs Merrill are noted with prices.

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Banter and Baseball Notes From A Busy Sports Page

Bits of banter on the Chicago Cubs slump and Notre Dame football depth. Features on Babe Ruth’s salary, a no homer batting champ, Ned Garver’s early success, Carl Hinkle’s England dispatch, and plans for year round fight broadcasts with Tech Mutual Network and Gillette.

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Beau Jack Wins Over Montgomery in Madison Square Garden

Pvt Beau Jack defeats Bob Montgomery after a 10 round New York bout. The fight drew a record gate as 15 822 bond buyers and hundreds of veterans attended, with bonds redeemable up to 1 000 000 dollars. Allied news reports from New Guinea and the Carolines note minimal losses and ongoing combat actions.

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Yankees spoil Mack's 60th anniversary with 1-0 win

National League results include Cincinnati 6 over, Brooklyn 2 over New York 4, Philadelphia 3, Chicago 4, Pittsburgh 3. Borowy loses as Mack's anniversary praises falter. Attendance around 29,186. Chicago moves to first division with a 5-3 win aided by relief work. Fox-like play noted as Emmett O'Neil struggles in finale. Detroit and St. Louis games scheduled.

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Dewey Heads GOP Push With Governors Policy

Dewey touted unity among governors and the Republican national committee as he outlined a 14 point state policy package. He asserted national state policy alignment will end disputes, predicted a GOP victory in November, and urged prudent use of state funds before seeking federal aid.

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Tomato Plant Troubles From Early Growth to Ripening

The article summarizes common tomato problems seen in early growth and fruiting, noting how environmental stress and nutrient issues affect plants. It highlights typical symptoms and suggests cautious care to promote healthy development and eventual fruit yield.

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