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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1949

Page

2

Kenny Heintzelman Best Friend Of Cards

Washington reports Kenny Heintzelman dominates the Cardinals with five straight decisions over Brooklyn, shaping the pennant race as Cubs and Dodgers clash. The Dodgers lost 5-4 after Chicago rallied, while Reedich and Schmitz aided the Cards and Cubs in a tense stretch of the pennant chase.

Kenny Heintzelman Washington Cardinals St. Louis Heintzelman Philadelphia Gerd Dodgers Chicago Cubs Redbirds Brooklyn Aphia Richie Ashburn Kenny Don Newcombe Dodger Dick Sisler Johny Schmitz Cub Herman Reich Schmitz Cubs Roy Smatley Howie Pollet

South Prep For Last Rehearsal In North South Game

South squad drills at Laidley Field as 16th North South game nears Friday night. North laboring to counter South backs with aerial offense and heavier defense, aiming for a second win in the series. Officials named: McKown, Pugh, Wallace, Fitch.

Charleston South Laidley Field North Frank A. Knight Jackie McKown Wayne Warren Pugh Wheeling Morgan Wallace Doe Fitch Huntington

Belgium’s Spaszk Heads European Assembly Conference

Foreign Minister Paul Henri Spask was chosen to chair the European Assembly Conference in Strasbourg. Western European democracies attend sessions planning security against potential aggressor threats at this historic gathering.

Belgium Paul Henri Spask European Assembly Strasbourg France Europe

National League Standings and Results Brief

National League brief shows Brooklyn and St Louis chasing leaders with Chicago, Cincinnati, and New York close. Yesterday’s results include Chicago 5 St Louis 4 and Cincinnati 2 Pittsburgh 1 in ten. Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 2 1 in twelve. Tonight’s games feature Chicago at Pittsburgh and St Louis at Cincinnati with NY at Boston and Philadelphia at Brooklyn.

Associated Press Brooklyn St. Louis New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Lade Walsh Brazie Ravensberger Borlowy Branca Zabala Bickford Cleveland Detroit Washington TL Washington Scarborough Rasch Gray T-T Huefner Wynn Paige Papas Embree Kenepede Stubbs Fowler

Life Ends Twice

Charles Lloyd, convicted slayer, attends funeral of his eight year old son in El Monte after jurors sentence him to life for killing bookmaker Faxon Robinson. Lloyd’s son drowned in New Mexico during the trial as his father faced the verdict.

Charles Lloyd el Monte Calif Lloyd Faxon Robinson New Mexico International Soundphoto

Benny Story Tells Of Palm Springs Writer Bet Night

Cleveland Amory recounts a Palm Springs afternoon with Jack Benny and writer visiting gambling dens. A PME OY writer bets ten thousand dollars in minutes, Benny reacts with shock, while Groucho debates staying dry or ducking into a clip joint as rain falls.

Jack Benny Cleveland Amory Palm Springs Benny PME OY Groucho New York Bennet

Zanesville Day At Races Feature Race Honor Wording

Wheeling Downs will stage a feature race named for Zanesville Ohio with Mayor William Watson presenting a blanket to the winning owner. The Downs management contributes 500 dollars to the Zanesville Junior Chamber of Commerce recreation fund as a gift.

Wheeling William Watson Zanesville Ohio Wheeling Downs

Navy Coach Sees Mixed Hope for Coming Season

Annapolis Md Navy head coach George Sawer tempered earlier optimism as he announced 72 academy prospects will report Monday for pre season training. He noted a need for stronger, deeper play and highlighted Hawkins as a key 200 pound fullback with solid defense, while missing an experienced fullback and juggling holdovers Banner man and Drew at places roles.

Annapolis Willy Navy George Sawer Midshipmen Erin Bill Hawkins Sauer Hawkins Army Richmond Dave Bannerman Roger Drew

15000 Crappie and Tadpoles Stocked in Tygart Lake

Fifteen thousand crappie fingerlings were received from Palestine hatcheries at Elizabeth Wirt county and stocked in Tygart Valley Lake at the boat docks yesterday. Between 400 and 500 tadpoles were also stocked in the lake, county game protector Joseph H. Powell said.

Palestine Hatcheries Elizabeth Wirt County Tygart Valley Lake Joseph H. Powell

Moderate continuation hints at new lending funds

The text notes ongoing lending activity funded by prior loans and mentions a renewed supply of funds described as "loaned up." It also references a second point about new houses offered at somewhat lower prices and a shift toward constructing smaller residences, indicating a trend in the housing market.

Hatfield McCoy feud tale stars in Dixie preview

Big Sandy region near the Tug Fork tracing the Hatfield and McCoy war from 1883 to 1910 is recounted alongside Shakespearean parallels. A new Goldwyn film features Farley Granger, Joan Evans, Charles Bickford, Raymond Massey, Richard Basehart and Gist Ferneau, opening at Dixie on August 21 22 23.

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Design and Economy Rise Despite High Prices

The passage notes improvements in design quality, equipment, and workmanship across areas. It mentions many families planning to buy homes and save, reflecting a high national income level and a nation reconciled to elevated prices.

Local budget reports show general fund details for 1949

The report notes total general fund expenditures of 73,430,036 with 34,749,468 from specific funds including road liquor and teacher retirement state aid. It states 47.32 percent of expenditures came from these sources, reflecting prior allocations amid 1949 financial activity.

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