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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

2

Dodgers Subs Hit Hard to Hold 17-Place Lead

Dodgers second-stringers powered a doubleheader sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 and 6-1 boosting their lead to a game and a half over the Boston Braves. Jerry Hattan won the nightcap as the Cards managed five hits. Pirates, Yankees, and Red Sox also moved in the pennant race with wins and Sax Paige hurled a 10-1 win for Cleveland in Washington.

Ralph Roden Associated Press Burt Shotton St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Boston Braves Jerry Joe Hattan Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Dixie Waldeer Flatbush Fritz Osteemueller Braves Walker Danny Murtaugh Murtaugh Ostermueller Johnny Sain Tommy Holmes Mike McCormick Bob Elliott Boston Pirates Cardinals New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Yankee Stadium Cleveland Indians Red Sox Satchel Paige Tribe Senators Washington

Major Go Resll Standings National American League

Major baseball standings show Boston and New York atop the American League with Cleveland and Philadelphia close behind. Yesterday New York defeated Detroit 0 to 0 while Cleveland beat Washington 10 to 1 and Chicago topped Philadelphia 9 to 6. Today Philadelphia visits St. Louis and Brooklyn visits Chicago among other matchups.

Il Pot Boston Ca New York Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit AIS Lewis Washington Chicago Associated Press St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Cincinnati Wol Pet. G Pitteburgh

Davis Cup Hopeful Star Seeks Comeback Return

Amateur tennis star Parker America eyes a return after a setback. The article notes Frank Mayer and others connected to the Davis Cup hopefuls, detailing a plan to regain peak form and challenge for a high-profile match. Details are fragmentary but indicate a determined comeback effort.

Sports Roundup: Heston, Derricotte, and Lide notes

In Ann Arbor Gene Derricotte is hyped as a standout. Wil Heeston followed Fielding Yost from Stanford to Michigan amid financial struggles. Alma reports Bo McMillin lamenting linemen shortages while Nick Kerbawy wins a fight postring debut. Michigan State and Detroit Lides tie in regional chatter. plant construction targets 700 new jobs locally with technical crews from other plants.

New York Ann Arbor Mich Les Etter Wille Heston University of Michigan San Jose Cat Fielding Yost Stanford Heston Michigan Les Gene Derricotte Gene Ohio J Oy Alma Bo McMillin Detroit Lides Nick Kerbawy Leayi Michigan State College Pee Stadium Page One Manufacturing

Eagles, Packers and political aim blur in mid century notes

Across brief items the page covers juvenile delinquency policy pressing parental neglect claims, the Green Bay Packers training at Rockwood Lodge and coach Kiesling’s praise of scrimmage routine, Chicago recruiters eyeing Rockets linemen, and CIO maneuvers around Henry Wallace’s third party bid with unions weighing endorsement. Also mentions 1923 justice Bergen, Herron’s isolation, draft trends and selective service notes.

Ted Fruman Thomas E. Dewey Nomi

Batting Leaders and Yesterday's Stars Highlight Fall Baseball

Baseball season stats crown Williams and DiMaggio with top batting RBI and runs. Musial dominates multiple categories for St. Louis, while Kiner and Ashburn lead power and steals. Yesterday, Dixie Walker homered for Pittsburgh in a 2-1 win. Frank Shea tossed eight one hit innings for New York.

Musial St. Louis Kiner Pittsburgh Ashburn Phila Brecheen St. Lo Chesnes Associated Press Dixie Walker Pirates Boston Braves Frank Shea Yankees Detroit Yanks Hal Newhouser Ione Shea

Old Jackson's Mill Grind Is On For Gridmen

West Virginia University football team of 51 is in pre season grind under coach Dudley DeGroot with an opening game set for September 18 at Morgantown against Waynesburg. The Mountaineers will stay at Jacksons Mill through Sept 1 then resume drills in Morgantown Sept 13. The state purchasing director announced a 6952 dollar three section canvas cover for Mountaineer field to shield the field from rain and ensure dry footing, provided by A Mamaux and Son of Pittsburgh as low bidder.

Jackson's Mill West Virginia University Dudley DeGroot Mountaineer Waynesburg Morgantown Clarksburg Morgontown Charleston Tant State Don Freeman Mountaineer Field Freeman Pittsburgh

New River Restored After One Day Drought

HENDERSON Aug 31. New River below Blue Stone Dam ran wide and deep again after engineers removed scaffolding from the gates. Hundreds of fishermen seized the chance to angle for fish trapped in pools as the river returned to normal. Funeral services for a local leader will be held tomorrow at Bartlet's funeral home with Rev. Harry Excels in charge, followed by burial in Glady Creek Cemetery.

Grafton Henderson Harry Ecxels Evangelical United — Brethren Church of Grafton Glady Creek Bartlett Hinton Man's Paradise Bartlet’s

Hurrrican Advisory Indicates Northeasterly Turn Toward Sea

Present indications are that the storm will continue to turn slowly to a more northeasterly track with increased forward speed today and pass to the open sea east of Cape Hatteras. Intensity near the hurricane center is estimated at 115 mph with gales extending over a radius of 50 to 60 miles.

Woo Pee Iwa Cape Hatteras

Witness Peters cited constitution in spy hearing contempt

Contempt charges against Peters arose after he refused on constitutional grounds to answer questions about Communists before a House committee. He is the first witness threatened with contempt for defying the probe, as hearings moved from Washington to the current site.

Prze One Ties Sub Committee Peters House Committee Washington Chambers Time Maga Zine Rep McDowell R.-Pa Chaiman Nixon R.-Calif America United States Communist Party Czechoslovakia New York Alexander Stevens

Gasco roast seasoning tips and guidance

The bureau notes a radius of about 140 miles for guidance. It states it is not necessary to flour a roast but it may be rubbed with a cut clove of garlic or with a little dry mustard for flavor.

Blazes Mystery in Farm Disaster and Spying Hearings

A string of mysterious fires near Willey farmstead drew national attention with theories ranging from radioactivity to roach paste. Meantime, Illinois psychiatric evaluation was ordered for a child described as obedient after a rash of fires damaged property. Separately, Congress debated Communist espionage ties as Whittaker Chambers testified about a spy network and a $6000 government position linked to Communist influence.

Burgard Wonet Willey Mlinois Research Chicago Une Willey

For Sale Large Home in First Class Shape

Classified advertisement listing multiple properties: a 11 room 2 bath home at 346 Walnut St with an estimated replacement value of 22 000 and depreciation of 40 percent asking 8 000. a 6 room country home on Knottsville road one mile from B&O station with basement new furnace and bath gravity water system concrete block 2 stall garage modern chicken coop 400 capacity garden fruit and outbuildings priced at 3 500 with 1 000 down and monthly payments. an 6 rooms and bath close to Wilford school church and business priced at 3 500 with terms arranged.

Walnut St Knottsville Road B &O Wilford

Berlin talks tied to currency and blockade issue

Berlin discussions project the Western Powers seeking progress on currency restoration and blockade lifting with military governors. Diplomatic sources say talks began under Western favorable terms and may move to Moscow if successful, with a possible weeklong timeline. In Washington, officials anticipate technical questions needing governor input before recommendations. Registration at Raumunnen 10m continues with long lines and staff assistance during the period.

Berlin Cal Sokolovsky Germany Stion Washington Michael McDermott State Department Moscow Kremlin

Commissioner’s notice to creditors in Taylor County WV

Legal notices warn creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of William H Grimes Dorothy M Davis and Irvin M Davis to present claims with vouchers by February 26 1949 at the undersigned office in the Parrish Building Grafton West Virginia. Failures to file may exclude claimants from estate benefits.

William H. Grimes Parrish Building Grafton West Virginia John K. Burdett Taylor County Dorothy M Davis Dorothy’ M. Davis John. K. Burdett Irvin ‘M Davis Irvin M. Davis Parrish

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