Elks Visit Elkins Highlanders in Sunday Twin Bill
Grafton Elks head to a Sunday doubleheader against the Elkins Highlanders after a double win over Philippi Red Sox. First game at 1 30 p m. Elks aim to solidify fourth place in the Central league and stay in playoff contention as four teams battle for the bottom two slots.
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Elks Baseball Bid For Playoff Position Amid Uncertain Season
The Elks fight for a late season push as eligibility questions around Bobby Hand threaten their lineup. Manager Leyicki protests stall the Philippi battle while a key game looms after a Monday start. Elk team members requested to meet at Beech St Service Station at 11 am Sunday. Stan Musial posted a 412 in June 1948 as he led the NL in hits. Walter Hagen claims five PGA titles in his career, four in a row.
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North South Squads Prepare for Classie in Canton
North and South football squads held heavy scrimmage in mid August heat at practice fields ahead of the North South Classie in Canton on August 18. North Coach Emil Dupke praised a fine workout and the cooling breeze after rain as both sides logged strong contact sessions.
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Football practice underway with new West Virginia players
The report notes a cooling rain during workouts as North packfishd rounds into shape. Newcomers Bob Kern of Philadelphia and Bill Allman of Buchannon-Upshur gain speed, while Roy Marra Shinnston and Bill Forrelli Morgantown regain form. Johnny feeds himself and the team shows effort alongside Roy Luther Huntington Vinson and Lawrence Lilly Hinton. First practice held after replacements Joe Conte Beckley and Sam Miles Bluefield withdrew from the squad.
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A Ticket Orders Break Records At West Virginia
Mountaineer officials announced record ticket requests ahead of the 1950 season with Western Reserve six weeks away. Most season and individual game orders will be filled in order received, after Aug. 19 for singles, with priority to near-campus seating. Students will occupy most of the south stands at Mountaineer Field, leaving about 3,000 seats for others in the north.
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Cloudburst Cancels World Golf Championship Start
A sudden cloudburst halted the opening round of the $50,000 world championship golf in Chicago, wiping out most play as only four of 32 pros finished. Amateur Wilford Wehrle led with a four-under 68 before rain stopped play. The event will resume tomorrow with the rest of the divisions beginning anew. the eight-player women’s amateur round finished before the downpour.
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Porky) Oliver
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Rookies Trained to Use New Tame-Killers Instruction in 67 From West
The article details rain delays on the 18th at a major event with Locke and Bob in contention. J Burke, Jimmy Maret, and Cary Middlecoff sat even with par as amateurs Gardner and Ollie Kay lingered near the 18th fairway. Women’s pro action showed Zaharias and Bersh off the pace at 73. MLB standings list Phillies, Dodgers, and Braves in tight National League race amid rain-shortened results.
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Local Men Fined In City Court
Charles E. Ewers of Grafton was fined 10 dollars and costs in city court on an intoxication charge. Arnold R. Lake Jr of Grafton paid 5 dollars and costs for driving without a tail light or muffler.
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Proven remedy claim for sciatica in Uniontown ad
An absolute proven remedy claim for sciatica promises relief with a single trip. It directs readers to 168 BE Fayette St near Uniontown Senior High School, Pennsylvania, with daily office hours 10 to 8 and Sundays 10 to 5, noting permanent relocation.
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