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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1944

Page

2

Yankees Split Events as Browns Lose at Home

The Associated Press reports a tense pennant chase with New York and Boston splitting games while St Louis, Detroit and Cleveland wobble for position. Dizzy Trout pitched 19 scoreless innings, winning his 22nd as Boston and New York split. Clem Dreisewerd and Floyd Bevan led two decisive games. News also notes Steve ONeil’s Tigers remaining in second place and the Browns’ home woes continuing.

Jack Hand Associated Press Bt. Louis Brownes Happy Harvest Days Sportsman's Luke Sewell Bos New York Detroit Browntess Frugusto Steve ‘O'Neil Tigers Boston St. Louis Ena Dizzy ‘Trout Chicago Trout Ong Red Sox Clem Dreisewerd Sacramento Joe McCarthy Floyd Bevan Newark R Bobo Newsome Jesse Florés Philadelphia Washion Louis

Baseball results and standings across leagues

National League scores show Chicago 15 Pittsburgh 4, New York 4 Boston 2, St Louis 9 Philadelphia 3, Cincinnati 0. standings list New York 87 66 463, Brooklyn 47 0 379. American League results include Boston 8 Chicago 3, New York 11 Detroit 0. note on upcoming games and individual performances amid a crowded day of results.

Chicago Pittsburgh New York Boston Boman Philadelphia Cincinnati Louis Priteburgh New “York Philadelp Seaton Rooklyn Kiladelphia Brooklyn BeBe Pittsburgh St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Pradelphis Washington Cluka Wol Pet Azos Chicagar Fie Aca Roy Bowts Denny Gatehouse Specs Klieman Browns Cardinals Cubs Ted Vilas Paul Derringer Pirates Preacher Roe Dixie Walker Phillies Mel Ott Ernie Lombardi Bil Cosselle Gram

Navy Ball Teams Break Up After Season Ends

Navy clubs at Norfolk Great Lakes Sampson and Bainbridge will disperse as players are ordered away. Players like Robinson Frankie Marino Elbie Fletcher Fred Chapman Sherry Robertson Maxie Wilson Truck Fernandez and Bob Schesting are slated to depart Bainbridge with Mick ey Coch rane possibly leaving Great Lakes. Last year’s Norfolk club also split, but the 1944 squad has already surpassed its 72 game win record while many 43 vets are in Hawaii challenging Joe Dimaggio’s army unit.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr New York Navy Norfolk Great Lakes Sampson Brainbridge Robinson Frankie Marino Elbie Fletcher Fred Chapman Sherry Robertson Maxie Wilson Truck Fernandez Bob Schesting Bainbridge Mickey Cochrane Hawaii Joe Dimaggio Army Southern College Dallas

Allstar GilbeelN National TougneT Event Tops Sports

In Evanston and New York on Aug 30, the all star football game at Dyche stadium pits the Chicago Bears against college stars with key players like Sid Luckman Glenn Dobbs and Lou Saban. Tickets sold out early. proceeds go to military charity. In New York the national tennis tournament opens with service members Contenders include Lt Don McNeill and Pauline Betz, with Bets seed No 1 in women’s draw.

Portland Ore San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles del Mar Phoenix San Antonio New Orleans Usar Miami Arnie Flash) Herber Green Bay Football Giants Don Hutson Rogers Mexico City Allstar Gilbeeln Jerry Liska Evanston Ill Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers Bears Sid Luckman Creighton Miller Notre Dame Charles Trippi Georgia Tulsa Glenn Dobbs Luckman Collegians Danny Fortman Lee Artee Hampton Pool Washington Redskins All-Stars Northwestern Lynn Waldorf Miller Pete Layden Roy McKay Texas Corwin Clatt Dobbs Trippi Lou Saban Indidha Johnny Long Bear Ray Nolting Doug McEnalty Fulback Gary Famiglotti Long Tuckman Dyche Stadium New York Armed Services Don McNeill William Gillespie Green Island Neb Francisco Segura Ecuador Miss Betz A. Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Miss Brough Margaret Osborne Segura Guayquil Florida Armando Vega

Patton’s rapid moves loom over Europe and a Pacific lighthouse

The commentary estimates Patton’s unpredictable maneuvers may force German retreat on multiple fronts from France to Russia, risking German defense lines like the Siegfried and Maginot lines. It notes Allied advances bring American patrols close to Belgium and questions where Germany can reassemble. It also mentions Cape Mendocino’s lighthouse as the tallest on the U.S. Pacific coast at 422 feet.

Africa Russia France Patton Somme Lip Belgium Siegfried Line Maginot Line Oder Pacific Coast United States Cape Mendocino Calif

Boxing Results Roundup From Various Cities

Boxing results from Washington Union City New Bedford Hartford and New York show multiple bouts. Ike Williams and Mario Micalelli scored decisions or TKOs while Jimmy Hatcher Ernie Miller Pat Demers and Genaro Rojo posted wins. Several bouts ended in draws knockouts or stoppages with fighters from New York Puerto Rico and New Haven among others.

Associated Press Washington Ike Williams Brunswick Jimmy Hatcher Lake City S.C Tommy Mollis Baltimore Ernie Miller New York Union City N. J Mario Micelli New Haven Angelo Meola Milton Skyers Julio Malavez Puerto Rico New Bedford Mass Pat ‘Demers Brockton Johnny Cool Worcester Young Tiger Flowers Vinny Vazzo Boston Drew Hartford Conn Genaro Rojo Los Angeles Pete Martin George Doty Sid Miller Detroit Marvin Bryant Delias Jerry Fiorello John Owens Panama Pittsburgh Jose Basora Ossie Harris Sammy.arechi Miguel Arroy ‘Pit

Slingin Sam Baugh Leads Redskins Past Tigers in Exhibition

In Ogden Utah Aug 30 Slingin Baugh entered in the second quarter and guided Washington to a 14 7 exhibition victory over Brooklyn Tigers. He connected with Joe Aguirre for a touchdown and later sprinted 33 yards. Frank Leno scored Washingtons other TD with Aguirre converting both extra points. Brooklyn reply came on a McGibbons Johnson pass touchdown with Kinard converting. Also notes stamp sales at Philatelic Agency hit high 1944 level except for one year.

Texas Will Joe Aguirre St Mary's Washington Redskins Brooklyn Tigers Baugh Scott Gundmundson Ogden High Sam Aguirre Frank Leno Washington McGibbons Johnson Kinard

WVU football welcomes Princeton trio amid big 66-man squad

Morgantown Aug 30 The West Virginia University coaching staff breathed relief as Princeton players Jim Walthall fullback Bill Johnson tackle and Ralph Ball joined the Mountaineers for practice shaping a 66-man squad. Ira Rodgers and staff expanded drills after two days of basics and punting as Walthall arrived after a visit to Tennessee.

Morgantown West Virginia University Aday Ray Legs) Hawley Jim Walthall Princeton Mountain’eers Ira Rat) Rodgers and Company Walthall University. of Tennessee Bill Johnson Ralph Ball Rodgers

Allies Press in Southern France Capture Generals and Troops

Allied headquarters report over 45 000 German prisoners captured as pursuit across Southern France widens. Maj Gen Otto Richter of the 198th Infantry and the 11th Panzer division are among senior captives amid Rom-e valley actions. Rail history and Bermuda settlement noted in brief.

France Seveen Italy Marseille Montelimar Rhone Valley Otto Richter Russia

Classifieds and Ad Listings Cluttered by Errors

Classified advertisements are misfiled and flagged for correction with notes stating the Sentinel will be responsible for accurate placement. The fragment hints at private corrections and proper classification by staff.

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