Grafton High football hopefuls draw equipment Saturday
First practices begin August 23 with 60 to 65 boys reporting after equipment issued August 21 at the G.H.S. fieldhouse. Coach Randall McKinney plans two daily sessions through Labor Day, using morning and evening times to beat the heat.
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Physician Draper Dies in Orlando After Long Practice
Dr. Slyvester A. Draper a retired physician who formerly practiced in Huntington West Virginia and Roanoke Virginia died in Orlando Florida. Burial will be in Huntington West Virginia.
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Miner Willie Jurley Killed in Powellton Mine Car Crash
Powellton West Virginia August 1 Willie Jurley 37 of Powellton died in a mine motor car accident at the Powellton No 5 mine operated by Eastern Gas and Fuel Company.
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North South high school grid classic drills wind up
North and South squads prep at Laidley field with two hour dress rehearsals ahead of Friday night game. Injuries to Earl Grimm and Bob Murphy eased but still under watch as coaches hope players are ready. Babe Ruth tributes cited by MLB figures remarking on his impact and legacy.
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Barrow recalls Ruth as his child in mournful tribute
In Rye New York Edward Barrow former New York Yankees president and Ruth mentor reflects on outliving his players. He recalls shaping Babe Ruth from pitching prospect to star and praises Ruth as a rare natural, versatile ballplayer. The veteran executive also notes Ruth and Gehrig as icons alongside Honus Wagner. The piece closes with a shift to a stray line about house construction.
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National League Battle Royal shapes up with Dodgers surge
The Dodgers beat the Braves 6 2 to close within two games of the league leaders as Pee Wee Reese starred with a triple the rally beginning in the eighth inning. Stan Musial led the Cardinals past the Cubs 14 hit attack with a 29th homer and four runs batted in. Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 5 2 as Virgil Stallcup drove in two and scored.
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Babe Ruth Mourned In Nation Of Sports Leaders Tributes
Volume of tributes poured in from A B Chandler and Will Harridge to fans as the nation mourned Babe Ruth. Leaders across sports and entertainment praised his rise from obscurity to idol status and his defining impact on American baseball and youth.
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Babe Ruth Impresses 5000 Fans In Yankee Stadium Debut
Hugh Fullerton Jr recounts a vivid summer day at Yankee Stadium where five thousand fans cheered Babe Ruth during his first big league outing. Ruth wowed the crowd with power, hitting multiple balls into the stands and delivering a dramatic home run that eclipsed the day’s other hits.
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Flemington Defeats Dawson Mine 5 To 2 In 10 Innings
Flemington defeated Dawson Mine 5 to 2 in ten innings at Dawson, ending their second straight loss to a county team in the Coal Miners league. Flemington surged with two runs in regulation, then plated three in the 10th to clinch the upset as Rosemont had beaten Dawson the previous week.
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Pro Football Lid Off In Game Tonight
MT HOPE Aug 17 The 1948 West Virginia football lid will rise tonight as Fayette county all stars clash. North side coached by Stan Romanoski faces the south led by Johnny Marra in a North versus South contest. Last year the north won 19 to 0.
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Teen Dies After Auto Strike in Kenova
Everett D Ball aged 13 died in a hospital in Kenova after being struck by an automobile. The incident occurred August 17 and prompted a medical examination. Local authorities investigated the fatal accident and notified his family.
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Child dies in accident as truck backs from garage
Pansy Roberts, 5, of Panther, was killed in Welch when her head struck a rafter as her father Clyde backed a truck from a garage. The incident occurred on August 17.
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Order of Publication and Motor Carrier Hearing Notice
West Virginia notices in Taylor and Harrison counties announce a chancery sale of real estate for heirs of R F Mason and related parties with nonresident John O Thomas required to appear within one month. A second item schedules a motor carrier hearing August 23 1948 in Clarksburg for a coal transport contract from Pruntytown and Simpson to Wendell with Martin Coal Company, objections invited.
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