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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1949

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Indians Are Champions of Overtime Pace in AL Race

The Cleveland Indians sit four and a half games behind the Yankees in the American League standings after another marathon game that went to 12 innings. Bob Feller earned the win as Cleveland used six pitchers to beat the White Sox, with Luke Easter making his first appearance for the Tribe.

New York Cleveland Indians Wénnant Em Ag Tribe New York Yankees Chicago Kite Sox Indians Bob Doerr Ted Williams Jhe Sox Williams Bosox Joe DiMaggio Red Sox Cleveland Lou’ Bowdergau Otercoming Chicago Cassy Michaels

BaseballScores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today

Summary of yesterday results Boston beat New York 7 6 Cleveland defeated Chicago in a 12 innings game Chicago and Washington results listed The schedule shows Tonight games New York at Philadelphia Washington at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit Tomorrow’s slate New York Philadelphia Washington Boston St Louis Detroit teams and pitchers listed with records and matchups

Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Washington St. Louis Boston New York Cleveland Byrne Coleman Scarborough Calvert McDermott Stubbs

Warns Against Premature Grid Drills This Fall

Beckley West Virginia High School Athletic Association warns against early football practice before the second Monday before Labor Day. Executive Secretary Fugitt cites coaches holding out of season sessions and passing drills as violations of rules.

Beckley West Virginia High School Athletic Association W. R. Pugitt Fugitt Hall of U.S

Feverish Pitcher Sidelined As Other Teams Relax

A player pitched with a 101 fever while opponents had a day off, leaving other teams to enjoy a restful interlude and observe the unusual sidelining factor during the schedule.

Eagles Favored Over College All Stars in Chicago Clash

The 16th annual All Star Classic at Soldier Field pits 70 collegians against the Philadelphia Eagles before about 90,000 fans. Coach Gressy Neale's NFL champions were rated 10 points favorites over Bud Wilkinson's All Star lineup, with prior upsets hinting at possible collegiate victory.

Chicago Philadelphia Eagles Soldier Field Gressy Neale Eagles Reliaue Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma

Sports Briefs With Rain Delays And Planned Games

Sports briefs list results Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 2 and Boston 7 New York 7 after a rain tied 7.2 innings. It notes upcoming games and probable pitchers Boston at Brooklyn Potter 5-7 Newcombe 11-3 Philadelphia at New York Bor frigerator car coast to coast 10-8 Jones 9-1 Pittsburgh at St Louis Bond 6-3 Staley 7-6 gas pipeline mention. amanhã schedule preview.

Philadelphia New York Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Potter Newcombe Bond Staley

Yesterday's Stars: Dodgers top Phillies 10 7 in 10

Dodgers win 10-7 over Philadelphia as Pee Wee Reese homers with two on, securing undisputed first place. Bob Feller relieves for two perfect innings, earning his fifth straight win as Cleveland edges Chicago 6-5.

Johhnny Berardino Bob Feller Cleveland Luuke Easter Tribe Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Phils Dodgers Pep Wee Reese Andy Peminick Phils Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Stn Associated Press Pee Wee Reese Philadelphia Indians

Money from Hunt used to fund ex senator Hawkes probe

Albert Lewitt testified in Washington that he received 5000 from ex Colonel James V Hunt as part of a 5 percent committee investigation but denied sending Lido Beach hotel reps to Hunt. The probe shows Hunt reportedly received 86000 for helping prewar owners repurchase the hotel from War Assets Administration after selling to Navy for 1200000.

Albert Hawkes New Jersey Albert Lewitt Senate Center” Investigation Committee Washington James V. Hunt Lido Beach Hotel Hunt Long Island War Assets Administration Navy International

Merchants Play Two Encounters This Weekend

The Grafton Merchants schedule two games this weekend. They travel to Worthington to face the Wor thington Merchants at 2 30 p m Saturday with a 12 30 p m Beech Street station meeting. Sunday they head to Willow Beach to contest the Muzzing Jeeps at 2 30 p m.

Grafton Worthington Beech Street Willow Beach

Claim Stewardess Rescues Passengers Amid Fire

On page one an airliner crash story describes a stewardess guiding passengers to safety after the landing gear collapsed and the plane skidded on its belly. Sparks showered the aircraft, the right engine caught fire, and flames blocked the front exit as she led the evacuation via the rear door when the hydraulic system failed.

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