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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1955

Page

2

Arthurdale Drops Augies Fresh Also Fall Before Preston 5

Arthurdale outscored St. Augustine 50 34 as Ord and Néely led Arthurdale with fourteen and ten points. Ronnie Isner led the Augies with fifteen, Davis Hostler added ten, while Host Jer pulled 26 rebounds. Stillwell and Hostler’s defense limited Arthurdale’s scorers, but poor shooting doomed St. Augustine’s effort in the fourth quarter.

St. Augustine Arthurdale Charlie Bishop Chucks Ord Rich Néely St Augustine Preston Countians Ronnie Isner Davis Hostler Ord Davis Jer Host Jer Tim Stillwell Stillwell Hostler Bishop St. Augustine FG Isner Sitainger Neason Kelley Roush Arthurdalford Ey D. Riley Titus W. Neely Rohr Parrack Bennett Davis R. Neely Lemon - Johns Arthurdale Fresh Fire Danny Shay Paul Hostlér

St Augustine Home Opener Monday At Hyde Fieldhouse

St Augustine Hyde hosts its first campaign game Monday night at the Grafton High fieldhouse. Don Rosco’s squad faces Dever Smith’s Don Bose quintet in a double bill with a 6 45 start time and a 6 45 preludary ball game.

St. Augustine Hyde Tver Dever Smith Don Bose Gatar Theeason Don Rosc Augie Augustine Freshen Grafton Hiih Blue Devil Coan Nestor Inven Ugh

WVU Rallies To Beat Generals 80 71 In Cage Battle

West Virginia overcame an early deficit to defeat Washington and Lee 80 to 71 in a college basketball clash. Key players Handley Gardner and Hundley sparked the Mountaineers while Lee Marshall led W&L with 18 points as WVU stretched late, pushing for a conference win alongside rival games across the region.

WVU Cage Ceey Marshall College Washington & Lee Westonia University Fayetteville Marshall Mareaul Vlesiry Uhisweek Meris Harvey Concord Lovant Shepherd Glenville West Taberly Beckley Aldtivon-Livaddus Bethany Ohio Northern W. Va State Petom Elkins Hot Rod West Virginia Handley Wihe Bert Joedy Gadner Mountaineers W&l Earry Croke Scese Bud Thin Hu Gardher Dom Flora Mace the Starrar Hundley Tech Fergus and Gardner Frank Ho Besid Piera Lee Marshall Generals Jetsue Potomac Bears Natonal Destery Hine Gordon Cue Oxid Ken’ Ham Bud Walters Noidion Paul Wiles Berkley D&e Hee Kegsler Beeley Joe Miller Fairmont Malley Pinon Harry Hu Fairmon

Snead Pushing Open Leads Miami Open Round Two

Five golfers led the second round of the $12,500 Miami Open with 79 players close behind. Unsung newcomer Doug Higgins of Midland Texas surged to front contention as the day ended. Several players, including Frank Stoe, Wally Alusha, Mike Fetchick and Jack Isaacs, trailed by one stroke at 63 with others at 70s. Defending champion Burg of Palo Alto, California faltered after a 74 opening round. The piece also oddly references Puerto Rico and the Indians disappearing after Spanish conquest.

Miami Doug Higgins Midland Tex Frank Sto Wally Alusha Mike Fetchick Mahopac N.Y Jack. Isaacs Lane

Dukes and Alabama Favored in Birmingham Classic

United Press reports Duquesne and Alabama favored in two Birmingham Classic games. Dukes, last season NIT champions, meet Pittsburgh in the title round. Alabama faces Valparaiso in the Steel Bowl Tournament setting in Pittsburgh.

United PR Duquesne Alabama Dukes Pittsburgh Alsbamna Val-paraiso Birmingham Lasiness

Eastern Conference backs early basketball scrimmage proposal

The Eastern College Athletic Conference supports allowing scrimmages before December 1. The proposal will be presented for NCAA convention action in Los Angeles next month.

New York Eastern College Athletic Conference Los Angeles

Vejar Secures 2-1 Decision Over Murphy at Boston Garden

Veteran Chico fighter Vejar earns a solid 2-1 decision over Bobby Murphy of Boston in a ten round feature bout at Boston Garden. Vejar, known for his pressure and accuracy, controlled the action with steady jabs and combinations while Murphy battled back with crisp counters. The bout unfolds as a crowd-pleasing showcase highlighting Vejar's veteran savvy and Boston's hometown support.

Boston Chico

Sugar Ray Triumph Over Bobo Olson In Stunning KO

Sugar Ray Robinson, aged 35, shocks odds as he knocks out Carl Olson in the second round to win the world middleweight title for the second time. Olson is knocked to the canvas twice, with Robinson dominating the exchange and securing a dramatic finish.

Chicago Sugar Ray Robinson Carl Bobo) Olson Mira Christian Olson Ffis Trey Bobo Lintsell

Juvenile Court Ruling Shapes Guardianship Powers

The state Supreme Court ruled that a juvenile court lacks authority to appoint guardians or alter custody. The decision affects a Duddridge County case granting custody of two year old Delbart Hammond to D.M. and Inez Buchanan. Also referenced is a 1956 contract signing by shortstop Chico Carmisquel with the Chicago White Sox for about $30,000.

Department of Tabue Duddridge County State Supreme Court Fect Guardian DPA Tourt Omier Delbart Hammond D.M Inez Buchannon Chancery Dex Avidin Doby Chicago Quinelder Tary Vhtataee Feo Tae Cleveland Inia Chico Carmisquel Friday Chicago White Sox

Southern Conference Keeps Freshman Eligibility Ban in Place

The Southern Conference defeated an effort to repeal its freshman ineligibility rule for varsity play. Virginia Tech and West Virginia backed the ban with GW joining later. The conference also voted to spend $8,000 to send chairs and athletic directors to the NCAA meeting in Los Angeles, despite objections. Farrington questioned the expense citing last year’s $21,000.

Williamsburg Vail Virginia Tech West Virgin VPI West Virginia Gore Nashington Max Farindon O George Washington Los Angeles Farrington Enone

Postmaster Plea to Mail Early as Holiday Window Hours Extended

Postmaster Loren Hoffman urges early mailing for Christmas, with stamp and parcel post windows extended from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning December 22, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on December 17. He notes 1955 holiday mail volume already totals 100000 pieces and warns late out of state parcels may miss Christmas delivery.

Loren A. Hoffman Air Parcel' Post Hoffman Witte Elty Tate Renvine Bowen Tro Th Courlaien Hoff- Mad

New State Lake Open In Spring

Charleston officials announced the new Summit Lake at Coates Run near Richwood will open next spring. The lake, planned as a fishing and resort area, is expected ready for use by fishermen and visitors in the season ahead.

New State Lake Charleston State Cepervation Commission Coates Run Richwood Summitie Find

Drunken Driver Sentenced by Judge in Chicago Case

In Chicago a drunken driver named Estrada faced trial on drunk driving charges. Judge Joseph J. Butler prompted him with a question about what happens to offenders. Estrada replied that the judge had just passed his sentence, indicating a one year in county jail.

Chicago Fred J. Estrada Joseph J. Butler Ike Estrada

Hybrid Hen Lays An Egg Daily Since Sept 23 1954

Beverly Johansen owns a hen in Howard City Michigan reportedly laying one egg every day since September 23 1954 in a local rural property. The remarkable feat drew attention from neighbors and local press.

Howard City, Mich Beverly Johansen

Morral Leads All-America Punting With 42.9 Yard Average

East Lansing Michigan State quarterback Kurl Morral topped collegiate punters with a 42.9 yard average per punt during the recently completed season. Morral's strong booting marked him as a standout specialist for the Spartans.

East Lansing Mich Kurl Morral Michigan State Jollegiate

Ski Team Trains in Milan for Cortina Olympic Prep

America's Olympic ski squad of six women and nine men trains in Milan for Cortina d Ampezzo. The group, starting from Cervinia, continues practice as the Winter Games approach next month.

Milan America Tracerrans Bure Austr Cortina Dy Ampezzo Tal Traymi Cervinia

City To Build Reservoir Ltd Cover Meeting Called

A cover meeting was scheduled for Monday at 8 p m to discuss a roof construction and other council matters. Walter Wolfe stated authorities say the Adam's apple is a sensitive area, underscoring the need for careful handling of related issues.

Walter Wolfe Wolfe

Oak Grove Woman's Club Holds December Meeting

Mrs Henry Trickett hosted the Oak Grove Woman's Club for a December gathering with sewing and pine cone decorating. A short business session led by President Mrs Paul Davis planned next year meeting places and charity gifts for the aged and shut-ins.

Henry Trickett Oak Grove Woman's Club Paul Davis Trickelt Alice Compton Mary Matthew Maude Davis Dorothy Binsel Shirley Lucas Brenda Carrie Weever Ida» Davis Nina Martin Alice Compton Roger Blaine Lela Ford Christine Lucas Barbara Donnie Linda Ford Lettie Morris Carol Gall Jimmié Birdie Gallaher Dian Catherine Lemmon Edna Fast Debby Evelyn Wid Henry Thicket Widv Arden Peters Andson John Dale Gladenville Victor Fords Carl Sinsel Merrie Watter Tirkett Tommy Clarksburg

Legal records filed in Taylor County clerk's office

Roxie Fowler, Dec 3 to Dec 10, includes deeds of trust for Elbert C Knotts and Dorothy Knotts, Sihn K Burdett as trustee, with lots 13,14,16 and 16 McGraw Yates Addition. Mason Glen Moats and Rose Mary Moats deed of trust with principal K Burdett as trustee. references to Carl Harman et al and Charles Dandelion.

Taylor County Roxie Fowler Sollowk Elbert C. Knotts Dorothy Knotts Sihn K. Burdett Carl Harman Et al W. del Roy Harmer McGraw Yates Mason Glen Moats Rose Mary Moats Prin K, Burdett Charles

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