Southwunth's Boys Cool Off Dodgers in 14 Innings
The Boston Braves beat the Dodgers 4 in 14 innings to seal a 3 game to 1 series win. Connie Ryan and Phil Masi delivered back to back doubles off Rex Barney for the decisive run as Boston stays near the Cardinals in the National League race. The Reds beat Philadelphia 3 2 in 10 innings with Harry Gumbert homering for Cincinnati and the Yankees crushed the White Sox 11 1 in New York keeping pace in the AL pennant chase.
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Major League Baseball Leaders and Divorce Notice
The list details American and National League batting leaders with Williams Boston hitting .378 and DiMaggio New York driving 28 homers, plus Musial St. Louis leading in several categories. It also notes South Carolina recognizing ten grounds for divorce.
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Lord of the Links By Alan Mayer
An excerpt describes a creature’s birth and early life as it clings to its mother’s fur. It notes a long wingspan, sharp talons, and teeth used while the young bird searches for food. The text references Sweden’s geography and measurements in miles.
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Porterfield shines as Yankees surge toward home
In Ed Corrigan’s round up, rookie Bob Porterfield anchors the Yankees with a 6 earned runs allowed in 32 innings, boosting New York’s pennant bid. The column also notes opinions from Abe Greene on the NBA, fighter prospects involving Freddie Mills, and Davis Cup captaincy rumors as U S preparations unfold.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
Newark
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Pampered farmers spark town reaction in local critique
Town residents react to a widely circulated national article calling farmers pampered. The quote reflects local concern over perceptions of rural wealth and public support, highlighting tensions between urban stereotypes and agricultural livelihoods.
Wallucock Mills Carry GBs Hopes
Wallucock and Mills carry Britain's boxing hopes as indoor season opens with Bruce Woodcock returning from a 17 month layoff and Freddie Mills reigning light heavyweight champion. promoter Jack Solomons plans fortnightly shows at Harringay arena and Royal Albert hall starting Sept 21 with a US opponent, aiming for a strong season.
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Royal Albert Hall
Major League Results and Standings Summary
Yesterday’s major league results include Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 3 in ten innings, St Louis 63 51, and Boston and Brooklyn with 14 innings. Standings show Boston and New York leading the league with New York 68 46 and Cleveland 70 45. Yesterday’s stars feature Harry Gumbert homer for Cincinnati and Allie Reynolds pitching 13th win for the Yankees in an 11-1 rout of Chicago.
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Slim 1948 U S Davis Cup squad shapes up slowly
New York April 24 1948 the United States Davis Cup team for the Australia defense at Forest Hills September 4 5 6 will be named by Wednesday the deadline for selection. No standout star emerges this year with Jack Kramer now a pro and Ted Schroeder fading from key grass events. Frankie Parker holds top amateur status and teams with Schroeder at Newport as Parker rebounds from recent reverses in Europe.
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Musial Leads NL Batting Race With .384 Clip
New York Aug 24 Led by Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals lefthanded hitters dominate the National League batting race. Only three of the top ten are right handed with Alvin Dark Boston Andy Pafko Chicago and Sid Gordon New York among the orthodox swingers. Musial posts a .384 average through Sunday games three points above last week. Dark is second at .235 Pafko third at .333 and Richie Ashburn Philadelphia fourth at .322 Tommy Holmes Boston fifth at .318.
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Neil Sappington Named Coach At Lumberport High
Clarkburg Aus 24. Neil Sappington, assistant to Wayne Swiger, was named Lumberport high school coach by the Harrison County Board after Swiger resigned to private business. Swiger led Little 10 champions in baseball in 1947 1948 and the Lumberport basketball title last season.
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West Virginia Sees Fresh Crop of Mountaineer Gridiron Hopefuls
Morgantown Aug 24 Two workouts were scheduled today for 60 candidates for West Virginia University's 1948 football team the first under Coach Dudley Des Grott. The squad will be cut to 50 by week end for a two week training camp at Jackson's Mill starting Sunday. Half veterans half newcomers reported yesterday with Pete Zinaich the lone holdover not present. Junior college transferees included Angus Lyons John Bove and Peter Scola. Other new men listed include Bill Galand Pac Ervin Queen Charles Rolfe John Bobbitt Butch Knabe and George Kocaka.
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Monongahela
Two Homes and One Lot at 425 W Main St Offers 3 Rooms Each
Parcel includes 425 W Main St with a nearly level lot and two houses. The larger house has 3 rooms and a bath, the smaller 3 rooms and a bath. a GI loan backs the property valued recently at 4800 with price 3200 and 80 loan at 4 percent forest. owner offers combination financing via Parrish Agency.
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Beckley Falls In First Title Bid in Legion Tourney
Beckley W V A met Westernport Md in round robin regional American Legion baseball. Losses in first round doom elimination under double defeat rule. Dyer scored in ninth for Washington win. Durney and Stover suffered early losses. Olsen struck out 14 in Wilmington victory over Beckley.
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Pete Settle
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Harry Kallas
Jim O'Donnell
Ever Ilsen
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Commissioner’s notices for multiple estates in West Virginia
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of William H. Grimes Dorothy M. Davis and Irvin M. All persons with claims must file verified vouchers at the Parrish Building, Grafton or Taylor County offices by February 26, 1949. Failure to comply may bar claims. Notices dated August 24, 1948, issued by John K Burdett, Commissioner of Accounts.
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William H Grimes
Parrish
Grafton
West Virginia
John K. ‘Burdett
Taylor County
Dorothy M. Davis
Parrish Building
John K. Burdett
Irvin M.davis
Irvin M. Davis
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Classified Advertising Rates and Rules Notice
Classified advertising shows two and one half cents per word for first insertion and one half cent per word for each additional insertion, with minimum charge 55 cents. Insertion must be consecutive, rectar style, cash in advance, no phone orders. The Sentinel bears no more than one incorrect insertion error.
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Fleming ton Bears Rally Past Wyatt for 8 0 Win in Miners League
Fleming ton erased a 3-2 deficit with three runs in the fourth and two in the sixth to pull away Sunday for an 8 to 3 victory over Wyatt. Marstiller of Wyatt homered, while Wyatt led 3-2 after three innings before Fleming ton tied the game and pulled ahead.
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Visiting Firemen to Keyser Aims at Beauty Queen
Keyser hosts the West Virginia Firemen's Association convention with gates open for local festivities. A beauty contest crowns Miss Keyser of 1948 tonight as 34 local girls vie for the title before official sessions begin. Senator Chapman Revercomb will speak at a welcoming banquet the following evening.
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R.-W.va
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