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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1948

Page

6

Paige Emerges Cleveland Hero In 1-0 White Sox Win

Satchel Paige, 44, stars for Cleveland with a 1-0 shutout over the Chicago White Sox. The Indians extend their lead to three games over the Red Sox as Paige earns his second straight scoreless outing in front of a record night crowd of 78,382.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Bill Veeck Satchel Paige Cleveland Indians Paige Chicaso White Sox Indians Cleveland Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Washington Senate Athletics Yankees Red Sox Washington Bert Stephens Rae Scarborough Stan Spence Boston Scarborough Ted Williams Bobby Doerr Dom DiMaggio Jack Kramer Ed Lopat Philadelphia Phil Murchildon Bubba Harris Charley Keller Pete Suder A's St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Don Lane Cards Pittsburgh Fritz Ostermueller Nemesin Gerry Staley St Louis Andy Pafko Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Teds Cubs Braves Dodgers Ebbets Field Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Polo Grounds

Cardinals Hand College All Stars 28-0 in Soldier Field rout

Chicago Cardinals hammered Frank Leahy's College All-Stars 28-0 before 101,220 at Soldier Field. Trippi led a dominant offense with a 3-yard TD pass to Mallouf and 14 carries for 80 yards, while Paul Christman and Angsman connected on several gains to pave the rout.

Jerry Liska Chicago Chicago Cardinals Frank Leahy Soldier Field All Stars Cardinals Mammoth Lake Front Jimmy Conzelman Charley Tripps Collegians Trippi Cardinal Ray Mallouf Notre Dame Bill Gompers Johnny Lujack Lujack Perry Moss Dan Edwards Georgia Floyd Simmons Michigan Bump Elliott Chuck Conerly Mississippi Elmer Angsman Pat Harder Pitchin Paul Christman Ang' Sman Bill Dewell Mal Kutner Vic Schwall Vince Banonis Moss Bill Blackburn Bobby Layne Mallouf Harder

Pro Football Bid Lights Up Dodgers Boss Branch Rickey

Brooklyn Dodgers headman Branch Rickey to invest 150000 dollars in a new all-America conference football venture at Ebbets Field to kickstart pro football, with Carl Voyles building a strong backfield and strong words about team magic. Also notes on Babe Ruth greeting at a New Haven dinner, and various baseball and football anecdotes, plus today’s schedule and results.

Orlo Robertson Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr Philadelphia Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbetsfield Carl Voyles Babe Ruth New Haven

Yesterday's Stars Boost Red Sox Past Senators in Ninth

Vern Stephens blasted a three run homer in the ninth to force extra innings, then Stan Spence homered in the 10th to lift Boston to a 5 4 win over Washington in the first game of a doubleheader.

Associated Press Vern Stephens Stan Spence Red Sox Stephens Spence Washington Senators

South Triumphs Over North 25-7 In Classic Clash

In Charleston on August 21 a powerful south squad overwhelmed its rival 25-7 at Laidley Field before 20,000 fans. The South earned its 18th win in the series, with 319 rushing yards to 43 for the North and four touchdowns to one. The North’s lone score came in the first period when Bern ard Allman returned a fumble for a touchdown.

Charleston Pim South Laidley Field Stanley Huffman North Homer Fizer Huntington Central Bob Crum Parkersburg Bernard Allman Bob Fetty Huntington East Tommy Thompson Dick Davis Beckley

Major League Leaders and Miscellaneous Notes

National League leaders include Musial of St Louis with multiple categories such as batting OR along with Williams of Boston leading in other areas. also lists for hits and doubles by different players. Also includes a note on elephants adapting behavior to walk underwater and a survey noting headlights glare as a nighttime hazard for motorists.

Associated Press Williams Boston Stephens Boudreau Cleveland Henrich New York Stewart Washington Musial St. Lous Mu. Louis St. Louis Kiner Pittsburgh Ashburn Philadelphia Brecheen

Satchel Paige Shuts Out White Sox Again in Indians Doubleheader

In the nightcap Paige hurled his second straight shutout against Chicago, delivering another dominant performance for the Indians in the double header.

Slater Danter Win North South Scholarships

Danter and Slater, standout players from West Virginia high schools, earned four year WVU scholarships after the 15th annual North South football game. Miss North Betty Cole and Miss South Wanda Lee Smallwood claimed titles, with Barbara Dudderer named Miss Colonel Ette.

Charleston Airl Paul Slater Moundsville James Danter Stanwall Jackson High School West Virginia University Betty Cole Fairmont Wanda Lee Smallwood Dehue Lozan County Barbara Dudderer Stonewall Jackson High School Colonel Ette Slater Danter West Virginia H.C. Orden W. E. Chilton, Sr U.S Charleston Gazette

Regional Legion Play Opens in Parkersburg

American Legion Junior baseball regional tournament begins in Parkersburg with Beckley Post 32 West Virginia Westport Post 33 Baltimore Charles E Derney Post 27 Wilmington and Bunker Hill Post 31 Washington to compete. Double header kicks off Monday at 1 p.m with round robin schedule through Wednesday and possibly Thursday. The regional champion advances to Northeastern sectional play in Manchester New Hampshire later this month.

Parkersburg Aus American Legion West Virginia Maryland Delaware Distr of Columbia Beckley Post Westport Post Baltimore Charles E. Derney Wilmington Bunker Hill Post Washington Manchester N. H

Notice to creditors of Rosa Devers estate

Commissioner of Accounts J Guy Allender issues a notice to all creditors and beneficiaries of the Rosa Devers estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers verified to his Graf ton West Virginia office by February 15, 1949 or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries must attend on that date to protect interests.

Rosa Devers West Main Street Grafton Taylor County West Virginia J. Guy Allender

Commission Seeks New Bids for Tykart Lake Bathhouse

Charleston August 21 bids are being sought by the conservation commission for the Tykart Lake state park bathhouse near Charleston. New bids also requested for eight cabins at Greenbrier state forest funded by the legislative interim committee. To cut costs the plans were revised to remove terracing and accommodate 1 400 persons at a time.

Charleston The Conservation Commission Tykart Lake State Park Here Greenbrier State Forest Legislative Interim Committee Greenbrier Forest

For Sale Mixed-Inventory Homes in Town and Route 119

For sale listings include a 6 room home at 16 E Wilford in good condition near business, school and church priced at 3500 with contract sale option. Also 5 room bungalow on Route 119 with basement and garage, price 5750, down payment 3000. A 6 room home at 84 Lincoln with garden and veteran buyers option at 4500 and monthly payments. Also 3 apartment building at 573 W Main, each 4 rooms and bath with private entry and basement, brick siding, grossing 22 percent on 5500 purchase price.

E. Wilford House W. Main Route 119 Brownlow Park Lincoln

Ohio All-Stars Top Panhandle Club Last Night

Ohio All-Stars defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 20 to 7 in an eastern Ohio West Virginia Panhandle series game. Ohio led 16 first downs and 204 rushing and passing yards to WVU’s, scoring in each of the final two quarters to claim a decisive victory. West Virginia coach Ree Drew saw his team outfought after a fumble recovery sparked a late scoring drive.

Mountaineers Buckeye West Virginia Don Faurot Ohians Ree Drew University of Albania Ohio

Public Auction Of Grafton Land Under Self Trust Deed

A trust deed dated December 16 1946 by Charles H Self and Bertha M Self offers sale of real estate in South Grafton Taylor County West Virginia at 10 00 AM September 23 1948. The parcel includes Lots 31 and 32 and adjacent property described with High Street Grand Street and a City of Grafton retaining wall and sewer rights. City of Grafton retains rights for wall repairs and sewer construction. Terms: cash. James Cann listed as auctioneer.

Charles H. Self Bertha M. Self Taylor County West Virginia Grafton South Grafton High Street Grand Street Mary E. Jaco South Home Building and Loan Association of Leo Faust Faust Artie W. Marteney Charles Self Bertha Mable Self Walter I. Moore Dona V. Moore City of Grafton James Cannee Stel

Mountaineers Tie Ohio Defeat Then Touchdown Run

Mountaineers on the 46, Bob Grundy of Wheeling fullback crossed up the Ohio defense and darted right end for the touchdown. Bob Judson of Linsley kicked the extra point.

Mountaineers Bob Grundy Wheeling Ohio Bob Judson Linsley

Church Bells to Peal Hourly for World Council Assembly

New York August 21 bells from Protestant and Eastern Orthodox churches nationwide will peal hourly tomorrow to mark the opening of the World Council of Churches assembly in Amsterdam Netherlands. Officials expect more than 10 000 churches in nearly every state to join the observance.

New York Assembly of the World Council of Churches Amsterdam Netherlands

Classified Advertising Rates and Rules

Sentinel notices show two and a half cents per word for first insertion and one and a half cents per word for subsequent insertions with a 55 cent minimum. All ads must be typed in regular column style, cash in advance, and no phone orders. Initials and figures count as words. no corrective phone handling.

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