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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1941

Page

6

Young Cardinal Pollet Aids Cardinals To Flag Hope

A 20 year old southpaw, Howard Pollet, shines for St. Louis by pitching a 5-0 win over the Giants after previously beating the Braves and losing to the Dodgers. His no hitter in Texas league and 1.06 ERA underline his rising star status as the Cards chase the National League title. Other NL action features Boston beating Chicago 2-1, while Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 3-2. American League notes include New York Yankees extending lead with an 8-5 win over St. Louis Browns in 10 innings and Detroit topping Boston 8-7 aided by Rudy York’s bases loaded homer.

Howard Pollet St. Louis Cardinals Pollet Houston Cards Giants New York Giants Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Brooklyn Cardinals Cliff Melton Chicago Cubs Boston Tom Earley Cubs Phil Cavarretta Walie Eaves Max West Pittsburgh Philles New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Thornton Lee Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Rudy York Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Dick Siebert Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Sid Feder Eddie Brietz New York The Special News Service Mike Jacobs Petunias Mike Lefty Grove Red Ruffing Ted Lyons Yanks Tigers Larry MacPhail Augue Galan Los Angeles Augug Ebbetsfield Chicago Iowa Eddie Anderson Frisco Baltimore Sun C. M. Gibbs Bobby Peller Don Donaghy Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Blimp Phelps Joliet Ill Ifield Einstein Collinsville Yankee Art Fletcher St. Louis Hollywood Jawn Kimbrough Jimmy Wilson Whirlaway Lke Aeview Henry Armstrong Eddie Meade Dick Wakefield Buffalo

National League Yesterday's Results Summary

St Louis defeated New York 5 to 0 while Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 3 to 2. Boston beat Chicago 2 to 1. Brooklyn and Cincinnati were not scheduled.

St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Pet Louis

Baseball scores and today’s AL games schedule

American League results include New York 8 over St Louis 5 and Philadelphia 5 over Cleveland 3. Detroit 8 beat Boston 7. Chicago 4 lost to Washington 0. Brooklyn visits New York Wyat and Chicago meets St Louis Auker in only scheduled games. pitchers Wyatt Schumacher and Auker listed with records.

New York St. Louis Chicago Washington Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Boston Brooklyn Wyatt Schumacher Ross Auker Pat Aaa

Brietz Briefs Highlights From Baseball News

New York gossip notes discuss Mike Jacobs profits and World Series concerns including Yankees elimination math against Detroit. Bypassing trades, Augie Galan to Brooklyn and Jose Donaghy’s critique of Dodgers fashion parade are noted alongside golf bids, betting pools, and Armstrong’s comeback rumors.

Mountain State Loop Sells Player to Reds

Raymond Baughn rookie first baseman for Bluefield Blue Grays in the Mountain State league has been sold to the Cincinnati Reds. Team officials did not disclose the price but called it one of the best ever paid for a Mountain State league player. Baughn, batting .300, is expected to report to a Reds farm after the league season ends September 1.

Bluefield Raymond Lefty) Baughn Bluefield Blue Grays Cincinnati Reds Wayne Austin Blue Grays Baughn Reds

Bears Crush College Stars in All Star Game

Sid Luckman led the Chicago Bears to a 37 to 13 victory over a lineup of 1940 college stars at Soldier Field before 98,200. Luckman threw two TD passes to Ken Kavanaugh and George McAfee, with Lee Artee adding a 46-yard place kick. The All-Stars, featuring Harmon and Franck, fought hard but couldn't slow the defending NFL champions.

Chicago Bears Soldier Field Sid Luckman Chicago Tribune Washington Redskins Michigan Tommy Harmon George Franck Minnesota Norman Standlee Stanford West Kavanaugh Luckman Bill Osmanski Gary Famiglietti Joe Maniaci McAfee Ray Noltings Harry Clark Clark Bob Nowaskey Bear Young Bussey Lee Artee Harmon Franck Charlie O'Rourke Boston College Jackie Robinson Ed Frutig Augie Lio Georgetown Ernie Parnell Texas Aggies Lave Rankin Purdue Ken Whitlow Rice

Guilfoil Aims For Mason-Dixon Win In Syracuse

Ann Hoblitzell is eliminated as Virginia Guilfoil of Syracuse advances toward the Mason-Dixon golf trophy final. Semi finals pit Guilfoil against Mrs T H Heim while Dorothy Gardner and Mary Capers chase the other finalist in a tight regional match.

Ann Hobbitaell Parkersburg Miss Gardner Betty Meckley Washington, D. C Mary Fine Capers Haverford Miss Capers Edwin Tasker Toledo Gardner Heim Claire Doran Lakewood

Grafton Independents Face Three-Game Weekend Schedule

Grafton Independents map a three game weekend with Lawsville Sunday at 3 PM, Philippi Monday at 1 PM at Brownlow Park with Dadisman and Stolzenfels noted as key pitchers, followed by a Kingmont rematch and Leon Weirton Steel’s pitcher role for Grafton.

Grafton Independents Lawsville Independents Philippi Grafton Nine Brownlow Park Dadisman Stolzenfels Kingmont Leon Weirton Steel Grafton

Hogan Leads Pros in Hershey Open Debut

Benny Hogan, new Hershey pro, opened with a 69 tying the back-nine record and matching par 4 under rounds to lead the $5,000 Hershey open. Notables 70s and 71s include Snead, Harmon, Stackhouse and Coffey as field tests the 7,000-yard par-73 layout.

Hershey Ben Hogan Hogan Clayton Heafner George Fazio Harry Nettlebladt Texas Henry Picard Snead Horton Smith Teri Johnson Norristown Lloyd Mangrum Denny Shute Felix Serafin Scranton Bill Stackhouse Seguin Tom Harmon Montclair N. J Sammy Snead Louis Worsham Bethesda Rut Coffey Hagerstown

Welch Narrows Logan Lead in Mountain Loop

Logan's Mountain State league lead narrowed to one and a half games after the Indians lost 2-1 to Welch while Williamson beat Huntington 7-4. Mercer doubled to drive in the go ahead run in the ninth for Welch. Williamson's Harrison Wickel homerbed in the seventh to break a 4-4 tie as Woolridge had tied it in the sixth with a four bagger. Bluefield edged Ashland 7-8 in 11 innings after a late run.

Associated Press Logan Indians Welch Williamson Huntington Mercer Joe Pennington Time Tunner Miners Harrison Wickel Woolridge Bluefield Ashland

Taylor County ads outlines multiple parcels sale plan

A legal notice details sales of real estate in Taylor County including a farm near Knottsville with various lots in Ward Bishop Plat Blueville and other parcels. Terms vary by cash and credit, with a mortgage to Land Bank of Baltimore and special commissioner G W Ford handling bids and filings. The sale is set for April 14 1944 with provisions for cash, credits, and secured notes.

Mattie M. Bishop Knottsville Taylor Court Hattie M. Bishop Mary S. Henderson John Henderson Taylor County Court Land Bank of Baltimore Blueville Jesman Taylor County

Marvin Ward Leads Amateur Golf Field to Final Showdown

Omaha reports Marvin Bud Ward the West’s curly-haired slugger dominates the National Amateur field. Ward outlasts Steve Kovach 5 and 4 and Glenn Oatman 3 and 1 to reach the final, with Pat Abbott and Ted Bishop advancing in a tense bracket.

Omaha Marvin Bud) Ward Far West Bud Bobby Biegel Bobby Riegel Houston Tex Ward Pat Abbott Ted Bishop Steve Kovach Pennsylvania Glenn Oatman Kansas City Johnny Goodman Walter Burkemo Chicago Bruce McCormick California Abbott Gallery Abbott Bishop New England Pat Ray Billows New York Harry Todd Hal Stone, Jr Bloomington Lou Jennings Portland Ore Eee

Fights Last Night in New England Boxing Card

In Waterbury Eddie Dolan outpointed Manuel Villa over ten rounds while in Manchester Mickey Canty stopped Art Moore in five rounds. Dolan weighed 144 and Villa 142, Canty 150 and Moore 150, both fighters from listed cities in New England.

Waterbury Conn Eddie Dolan Manuel Villa Mexico Manchester Mickey Red) Canty Springfield Mass Art Moore Worcester

Yesterday's Stars Sparked by Late Run Lineups

Howard Pollet of the Cardinals shut out the Giants with three singles. Tom Earley of the Braves beat the Cubs with two-hit pitching. Lee Handley of the Pirates drove in two runs with a ninth inning double to edge the Phillies. Thornton Lee of the White Sox earned his 17th win by limiting the Senators to four singles. Rudy York of the Tigers hit a grand slam, continuing a hot stretch.

Howard Pollet Cardinals Giants Tom Earley Braves Cubs Lee Handley Pirates Phillies Thornton Lee White Sox Senators Rudy York Tigers

August Real Bargains and Listings

Real estate ads list parcels on Knotts Ave and Route 119 with 2% acres, four rooms, electricity and water, barn and other buildings. Properties include 1 acre on Route 119 with seven rooms at a central location and hardwood floors. Parrish Agency, Inc. at 207 West Main Street invites inquiries by phone.

Washington ST Parrish Agency, Inc W. Main Street

Baseball Roundup: Siebert Drives In Three as Sox Edge Indians

Dick Siebert of the Red Sox delivered a bases loaded single driving in three runs to defeat the Indians. Tom Henrich of the Yankees homered with runners on in the third and added a two-run double in the tenth to beat the Browns.

Red Sox Dick Siebert Indians Tom Henrich Yankees Browns

Commissioners Land Sale In Taylor County

Special Commissioner will sell at public auction on September 5 1941 at 1 PM at the Taylor County Courthouse front door the real estate described in a 1941 chancery decree in the matter Henderson Administrator et al versus Bishop et al. The parcels include a farm now owned by SENTINEL WANT AD FOR SALE.

Circuit Court of Taylor County W. Ford James K. Mentar Bertha V. Menear James L. Méenéar Fetterman District James L. Menear Rena Menear James Hh Menger William D. Henderson Mary S. Henderson Hattie M. Bishop Court House

Radio and Orchestra Lineup Broadcast Schedule

WMMN Fairmont West Virginia lists daytime and evening programs on 920 KC8 including news, music, drama, and sports. The schedule features WABC WJZ WEAF CBS NBC programs with orchestras, talk, and special shows through midnight, highlighting George noted entertainers and live performances.

WMMN WEAF The Brave WABC Mary Marlin WBLK Iirene Wicker CBS Health of the People Concert Orch Portia Wishart Campbell Goldbergs WJZ the Bartons Hedda Hopper Hollywood Bill Stern Don Goddard WLW Jack Gru Paul Sullivan CBY Dixie Jose Bethencourt Paul Douglas KDKA Lowell Thomas Cbs—News WELK Raymond Gram WOR Andy Herbie Holmes Orch Fred Waring Tommy Tucker Britain Speaks WGY Sonny Dunham BBC Dolly Dawn WEAB Ekoka WEAP Boyd Raeburn al Kavelin Carl Ravazza Teddy Powell Xavier Cugat WWVA Benny Goodman

For Sale Items and Property Near Fairmont Morgantown Road

Classified note lists living room items including a corner cupboard kitchen cabinet dressing table and bench at 14 E Wilford St. Also includes sale of Clelland's Esso station store and beer parlor plus a one room house with bath and about ½ acre ground on route 73 five miles from Fairmont on Morgantown road.

E. Wilford St Clelland Esso Fairmont Morgantown Road

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Judson Bailey Brietz Briefs By Eddie Brietz Mountain State Loop West Virginia Ann Hoblitzell Virginia Guilfoil Benny Hogan Welch Narrows G. W. Ford Frank M. Hollis Qireult Nott Special Commissioners Marvin Ward Far West Sharpshooter B. Knotts Sentinel Watts Edwin C. Hill Dinning Sisters WJ2 Weaf—Rhyme and Rhythm Club Bobby Berneis Orch Bobby Byrne Claudia and David Wdjz Jean Cavall Death Valley Days Weaf Woodland Voice of Liberty Uncle Walter WCAU Elizabeth Rethberg CBL Canadian Theater of the Air Rowlesburg E. J. Schott R. D Marietta Ohio Box H Care Sentinel Radio Tube Headquarters RCA
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