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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1955

Page

2

Strand Blanks Elks For Second Straight Little Loop Defeat

The Strand held the Elks to three runs as Carl Rutherford pitched six shutout innings on one hit. Scrap Board led the Strand with a two base hit and an RBI double, while Kenny Furlow and Phillip Reed contributed early scoring in the third inning. The Moose and VFW games follow into the last week of the season.

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MSNGE League Results From United Press Southern Association

In a midweek results wrap United Press reports the Southern Association games ending with Nashville defeating Birmingham 8 to 6 and several other scores including New Orleans 4 to Mobile 9 and Memphis 4, highlighting a busy slate across the league.

United Press Southern Association Nashville Birmingham New Orleans Mobile Memphis

Major League Baseball Standings and Scores Mix

Standings show New York, Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Kansas City in tight pennant chase with varied game results. Pitchers Nixon, White, Berra, Garver, Naragine, and Shantz credited with decisions as teams split wins and losses across the slate.

New York Nixon White Ford Berra Detroit Cleveland Garver Cristante Foytack Coleman Lary Wilson House Narkieski Naragon Hegan

RESULTS National League and American League scores in brief

National League results show Cincinnati beating Chicago 4-3 in nine innings, Pittsburgh routing Philadelphia 15-9 in ten, and Brooklyn defeating New York 8-1 as St Louis beat Milwaukee 7-6. American League games include Washington's 1-0 loss to Baltimore, a 6-3 Washington win in the second game, and Boston 4 Chattanooga 7 with other scores listed for Omaha Indianapolis and Minneapolis.

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Leaders in Baseball Standings and Player Stats

A condensed summary of major league leaders featuring Kaline and Kuenn of Detroit, Power of Kansas City, and other top batters and pitchers. Key figures include Snider with 38 home runs for the Dodgers, Mays with 46 RBIs, and Kluszewski with 36 home runs, along with leading hits and pitching records such as Byrne and Erskine.

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South North clash heats up for mid summer classic

Charleston reports a split preview as South coach Sammy LeRose says the team is nearly ready for Saturday's showcase while North coach Jack Moore frets over injuries. The South, favored by many, relies on standout backs as both squads wind down for the event. In other news, West Virginia hosts 15 top amateur golfers including Bill Campbell and Ed Tutwiler at Berry Hills for the third annual North South tournament.

Charleston Sammy LeRose North Jack Moore Ting Yankees West Virginia Bill Campbel Huntington Ed Tutwiler Berry Hills Country Club

Parkway Softballers Fall Short In U S A Title Bid

Parkway Tavern nine were edged 4-2 by Lange Crist in the U S A Sectional Tournament at Clarksburg Clearlife Field, ending their bid to reach the state tournament. The loss drops Parkway to the losers bracket with one more chance at a berth in Clarksburg starting August 19. Robinson pitched for Parkway allowing eight hits while Parkway tallied eight hits themselves and plated the first run in the opening frame.

Parkway Tavern Lange-Crist Clarksburg Tavernites Grafton Cue Club Winers Parkway Langes Crist Robinson

Art Lewis Sets August 31 For WVU Grid Start

West Virginia University coach Art Lewis will take 58 players to Jacksons Mill on August 31 to begin training for the Mountaineers season. Half of 24 lettermen from last season return, including six starters Freddy Wyant Bobby Moss Joe Marconi Bruce Bosley Sam Huff Gene LaFollette, with a strong freshman group and several sophomores seeking starting spots. Practice runs two weeks at Jacksons Mill then returns to Morgantown on September 15 ahead of the September 24 opener with Richmond at Mountaineer Field.

Morgantown Art Lewis Jackson's Mill West Virginia University Mountaineers Freddy Wyant Bobby Moss Joe Marconi Bruce Bosley Sam Huff Gene Lathey West Virginia Jacksons Mill Mountaineer Field Richmond

Sacramento bout ends with Lopes outpointing Woods

In Sacramento Joey Lopes, 131, West Sacramento, defeats Bobby Woods, 135, Spokane, in a close welterweight clash. Standings show Minneapolis and Denver leading 72 to 62 Tl 55 563.

Sacramento Calif Joey Lopes West Sacramento Bobby Woods Spokane Wash

Byrd Leads Expedition Bound for Canada Trek

Sen. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia heads a 68 year old exploratory party departing Logan Pass at 6600 feet for a hazardous 50 mile route along Glacier National Park from Granite Lodge to high Cont inental Divide crest above timberline.

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Al Barlick tops sports writers poll as ref of choice

A Central Press feature by Frank Watson asks readers to identify Mr and Mrs Joe Alston and probes the fame of Fritzler Zivic as one of the sport’s most noted “dirty fighters” in the ring.

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Boots And Saddle Club Plans August Meetings Parade

The Taylor County Boots and Saddle Club will hold its monthly meeting August 12 at 8 p.m. at the Fairground. Final plans for the Grafton horse parade on August 15 and for the Taylor County Fair grand opening on August 23 will be discussed. Paul Lannan presides. all members and interested persons urged to attend.

Taylor County Boots'and Saddle Club Grafton

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