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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

2

Elks Host Key Doubleheader Against League Leaders

The Grafton Elks stage a weekend home showcase against Worthington Merchants on Saturday at 2 30 and Philippi Red Sox Sunday at 2 80 p m in a bid to sweep the top two Central League teams The Elks seek a playoff altering wins while aiming to halt Philippi’s winning streak in a high stakes set that could end the Elks season if they falter

Grafton Bob Cleer Dale Cain Paulington Dee Philippi Will Elks Philippi Red Sox Sox Barbour Chub Stolzenfels Red Sox Shorts Humphries

Not So Dizzy By Alan Maver With Gussie in Riggs Tour

Gussie will star with Bobby Riggs troupe in Madison Square Garden early in November. She collects 30 percent of receipts if the tour grosses over 250 030. Opponent not set. Pauline Betz and Sarah Palfrey Cooke are possibilities, with Betz’s husband called to active duty. Other names on Riggs list include Brough, Margaret Osborne Du Pont, and Beverly Baker.

Gussie Bobby Riggs Madison Square Garden Sarah Palfrey Cooke Mateur Miss Betz Bob Addie Washington, D. C An Brough Margaret Osborne du Pont Beverly Baker Gusaie

Phillies Rally Past Pirates 4 2 In Pittsburgh Victory

Emory Church scattered five hits to earn his sixth win of the season as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated Pittsburgh 4 2 on the road. Hammer and Gollat drove in runs, with Ashburn and Waitkus adding doubles. Rain and grass observations interrupt the report with weather notes and unrelated commentary.

Pittsburgh Emory Bubba Church Philadelphia RBI Hammer Gollat Bell Sisler Ashburn Law Chiveh HO — Law Dickson McCullough

Nantucket Day Trip By Virjeau Captain Percy Hail

In gray damp Cape Cod weather a 25 foot gaff-rigged catboat Virjeau ferries sightseers around Nantucket Sound. Captain Percy B. Hail guides a small, opinionated group, logging prices of $4.95 for the Nantucket ride and noting notable sights including Kennedy’s Hyannisport home and the Mercury V. The voyage contrasts with crowded motor launches and evokes old sailing courtesy as New York looms 260 miles away.

Yannis, Masai Cape Cod Nantucket Ocean Street Nantucket Sound Granteau Ayeanes Virjeau Percy B. Hail Percy Buffalo Gracie Mary Paul Gallico Ie Broadway Times Square D Fe Joe Kennedy Hyannisport Mercury V Sun Oil Virjcan Joshua Slocum Mae Cullen Goddenly Gable New York

Dodgers sweep Reds in two game double header

In Cincinnati the Brooklyn Dodgers won both ends of a two night double header. Preacher Roe shut out the Reds 1 to 0 in the opener. Joe Hatten won 7 to 3 in the nightcap after a stint on the mound following a June 29 start. Duke Snider blasted his 23rd homer of the season.

Cincinnati Peewee Reese Gil Hodges Herman Wehmeier Howie Fox Duke Snider

Sam Snead Putts Off In Canada

In Montreal at the Canadian Open Sam Snead opened with a 73 as Willie Goggin Ed Furgol and Len Harman led at five under par 67. Goggin and Furgol shared the lead with Harman while Snead slipped five strokes back after a strong start.

Sam Snead Canada Montreal United States Quebec Willie Goggin White Plains N.Y Ed Furgol Royal Oak Mich Len Harman Knowlton Royal Montreal White Sulphur Springs W. Va U. S

Nature’s soil fertility through roots and decay

The chairman explains how grasses secure footing as roots hold soil, old roots die, new ones grow, and organic matter decomposes to feed living plants. This natural cycle sustains soil fertility, which farming practices can speed up or destroy through heedlessness. The Agricultural Conservation Program aims to give nature a chance.

Nature

43 Turn Out For Terra Alta Eleven

Terra Alta High School reports 43 players in football practice with 15 freshmen among them. Several regulars have graduated, dimming prospects after last year’s county title. Coach Beck Carroll aims to name 15 regulars by next week as drills continue daily. Schedule includes Tunnelton, Kingwood, Masontown, Thomas, and a night game at Bridgeport.

Beck Carroll Terra ‘Alta High School Terra Alta Carroll Tunnelton Kingwood Masontown Thomas Bridgeport

Major League Baseball National League results listed

Yesterday's NL results show Boston 11 Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 2 while Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 7 and New York 3 St Louis 2. Standings highlight Philadelphia 7345 619 Brooklyn 415885 Boston 52 and St Louis 5410 New York 64556 Chicago 664 821. Today Brooklyn at Cincinnati with Newcombe facing Fox and Smith.

Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati New York St. Louis Stani Roday Newcombe Fox Smith

Sports Night Scores and Matchups Preview

The bulletin lists basketball games including St Louis at New York with Fannin and Fort, Detroit at Boston featuring White or Trout against Parnell, and Cleveland at Philadelphia with Flores or Garcia. Night matches and pitcher or player selections are noted for each pairing.

Avings St. Louis New York Fannin Fort

Tinting white shoes with home shoe polish

Instructional note explains using white shoe polish in eight saucers to tint shoes to a chosen shade. Mix and apply evenly for a uniform color. The result is not fast color but should yield a lasting finish for the occasion.

Dane

Relieve Sciatica with Absolute Remedy Offer

A clandestine notice from Uniontown Pa promotes a so called definitive treatment for neuritis and sciatica. It claims a single required visit at 188 East Fayette Street and urges disabled persons to bring a friend. Office hours listed as daily 104 day 105 permanently.

E. Fayette St Sepios High School Uniontown

Good Building For Rent For Various Businesses

Flexible rental of a strong, well maintained building suitable for hotel rooming house restaurant or retail use. Minor alterations possible to fit needs. painting needed in parts. Located beside Telephone 514 or Sentinel office for inquiries.

Unclear matchups and odds in 84 vs Kellner game note

The fragment lists 84 versus Kellner and two other players with mismatched records and venues. It also mentions a twi night Bailcombe and Pierce against Kuraya and Merrero. The text shifts to a generic fire statistic about U S fires burning more area than Delaware and Rhode Island combined in an average year.

Kellner Chicago Washington Bailcombe Pierce Kuraya Merrero U. S Delaware Rhode Island

Parrish Agency Offers 5 Room Cottage For Sale

At 524 West Main a well kept 5 room cottage sits on a good lot in a convenient location. Down payment options exist with balance through rent. Reasonably priced and appealing for buyers seeking ease of living.

Adder St East Knotts Ave W. Main Main’ St

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