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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1950

Page

5

Elks Split Double With Century Miners In Bizarre Loss and Win

In a two game set the Elks lost the opener 6-4 as errors and a shaky start doomed them. Ted Glatkowski gave up ten hits while Girimont starred for Century. In game two Red Slusser and the Elks surged to a 9-7 victory behind early offense and strong relief, with Wes Swisher and Stolzenfels keying a seven run first stretch before Century rallied to make it 7-3 before Elks answered again.

Elks Ted Glatkowski Girismont Miners Cvetnick Martin Glatkowski Girimont Primozle Shields Kenny Furlow Bob Hand Century Zarra Chub Stolzenfels Raymond Lansbury Yocco Wes Swisher Kenny Farlow Chub Red Slusser Larosa Furlow Slusser Swisher Stolzenfels Moran Skaggs Shield Primosic Lansbury Gez Stolzenfels Mitchell Philippi Red Sox Elks AB Farlow Hand Abrhpoa & Cyernick O Martin Primozic P Fridley P Seech Mhote

Blue Grass Amateur Tennis Champion Crowned in Bluefield

Washington southpaw Don Leavens won the 19th Blue Grass Amateur Tennis tournament in Bluefield by defeating Philippe Neff 6 4 8 2 2 6 6 2 to claim the singles title and later teamed with a partner.

Bluefield Washington Don Leavens Cgnismosahel Ethh Fis Leavens Phillipe Neff

Rainbow title ends with doubles crown clash narrative

In a tense doubles final, Leavens and Adair defeated rivals to claim the crown. The match showcased steady teamwork and precise volleying as the two Washington residents overcame Al jles and Kuhl Spin. The event featured postmatch chatter about local pride and ongoing community sports spirit.

Buddy Adair Washington Leavens Adair al Jles Kuhl

North South Football Practice Opens in Charleston

North South teams begin a ten day drill ahead of the 17th annual clash in Charleston set for August 1841. North coach Emil Dupke of Philadelphia plans light sessions at West Virginia College Institute while South leader Johnny Cox of Milan schedules workouts at the 4-H fairgrounds near Dunbar. Fifty players from both squads moved into training quarters at the fairgrounds yesterday.

Charleston Cusch Emil Dupke Tradelphia West Virginia College Institute Johnny Cox Milan Dunbar

I will not be responsible for debts contracted other than by myself

Myrtle Bonner of Grafton West Virginia signs a personal disclaimer stating she will not be liable for debts of others following the phrase any debt other than thyself. The notice is attributed to Alonzo D. Kester and includes a date notation (8/8) in Wyoming.

Myrtle Bonner Grafton W. Va BR. F. D Alonzo D. Kester

Two Homes for Sale on East Wash and Main Street

Six room and bath at 713 East Wash St priced at 3500 for quick sale. Good location and fair condition with a good loan for the right buyer. Also a five room cottage with bath at 524 West Main St in good condition on a favorable rent-like proposal.

West Wash East Wash W. Main St Brownlow Park

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