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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1950

Page

2

Pirates Fall to Cardinals as Losing Streak Grows

Pirates drop 6-4 to St Louis, extending their winless slide to ten. Ratph Kiney hits his 20th homer and O McCullough adds another, while Musial belts a 16th for the Cardinals who win in the second inning. Crowd 18,243.

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Home bodies Troy N Up No Ry ner Polytechnic

In six years Troy N Up and the Rynier Polytechnic Institute team have not lost at home. Ned Harkness, coaching during his tenure, has led the squad to a remarkable 67 wins on all fields. The team posts a high home success rate and a strong overall performance percentage.

Troy Ryner Polytechnic Tnstivute Lagras E Ned Harkness Bet Wate Pennshoro Pennsboro

MSU relay team still has eligibility after record

Half back Walt of Michigan State leads a world record two mile relay with teammates Warren Druetzler and Don Mukielski. Bill Mack and Dave Peppard are noted as dune graduates with another year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

East Lansing Mich. i Walt Michigan State Yoim Warren Druetzler Don Mukielski Bill Mack Dave Peppard

Death by unloaded gun alarms readers in vivid scene

A column recalls a close call when a youth aimed an unloaded gun at bystanders, illustrating how easily tragedy can strike if a cartridge is later left in a firearm. The writer notes police and newsroom cautions about the danger and references familiar Associated Press stories.

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Picking Winners in Fatal Gun Mishaps From Coincidence

A reader recalls two gun accidents. Case 1 shows a loaded gun left out, a misfired shell, and a decapitating mistake that cost an arm and nearly killed two others. Case 2 features a police chief teaching gun safety ending in a neighbor boy’s fatal mischance.

Gun safety warning on handling firearms

A fragmented note warns about the nature of a gun and advises taking out and showing it to teach others never to point a gun at a person except in self defense. The text emphasizes safety and restraint in handling firearms.

Major League Baseball Results and Standings Snapshot

Yesterday's results show Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 2 and New York 2 Boston 1 with Cincinnati 10 Chicago 1 in the mix. Standings list New York 62 40, Cleveland 62 40, Boston 60 44, Washington 45-54, St. Louis 64-36, Pitt 34 67. Tonight's schedule features Detroit at Chicago and Boston at New York among others.

Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Hearn Chipman St. Louis Staley Pollet Law Chica Ts “uBdgton Washington Puhadeion Detroit Gray Scarborough New—York Nixon Raschi Cleveland Feller Wynn Lemmon Starne

Washington al Philadelphia battle recaps on court

Washington al and Philadelphia figures Marrero and Hopper clash in a noted matchup with 5-7 and 10- described figures. The brief item notes a sports confrontation, highlighting players and approximate outcome without full game details.

Washington Philadelphia Marrero Hopper

Red Sox Rally Past Yankees 7-4 Behind Zarilla’s Three RBI Hitting

Boston defeats New York 7-4 as Al Zarilla drives in three with a homer and two singles while Mel Parnell allows eight hits for his ninth win before 58,771 fans. Yanks slip into a second place tie with Cleveland. Berra homers for New York.

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Property Listings Include Several Homes for Sale in Blueville

In Blueville a seven room frame house with basement and coal furnace and a four room garage apartment with a hot air furnace. A six room dwelling at 223 Beech Street with basement and coal furnace. Lot sizes 41 by 132 feet at 4800 dollars. On Pottery Lane Park a six room cottage with gas floor furnace, 80 by 105 foot lot, price 4300 dollars.

Blueville Beech St Pottery Lane

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