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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1948

Page

3

Fighting Irish remain undefeated in close Belington clash

St Augustine defeated Belington 49 to 43 as Ott and Hyett led scoring with 21 and 21 points respectively. Belington’s Durst and Hallen sparked a late run before Behan and Behan assisted Ott in sealing the Irish win on their home floor. Belington will host Elkins High next Tuesday while St Augustine travels to Tunnelton.

Ott Tighe Eoach Lurst Belington Hyett Olt Elkins High Trish Tunnelton St. Augustine Behan Hussian Byett Turner Vinnarri Durst Otf Hussion Belmgton Pepsi Cola Turner P. O'Connor P. Poling H. Bloom Hyett R. Pitman Nd Behan J. C. Penney F. Hovatter R. Thayer J. Alstock N. Moore L. Gennette

Executors notice on estate of Daisy L Poe in West Virginia

Commissioner John K Burdett calls creditors and heirs of Daisy L Poe to present all claims with vouchers by June 13 1949 at his Parrish Building Grafton West Virginia. All beneficiaries must attend December 10 1948 order to protect interests. Also includes dissolution notice for Wm Archdeacon Co and a local bowling column fragment.

Daisy L. Poe Parrish Building Grafton West Virginia John K. Burdett Taylor County Wm. Archdeacon Co Wm. Archdeacon, Co Wisco Wirginia H. M. Murray Pres. Wm Archdeacon Cay, Inc

Belington Narrowly Stages Late Rally in Narrow Defeat

Belington mounted a last ditch push scoring twice from the center and once from the corner to close within four points at 47 43 as St Augustine started to pull away with free throws and began to regain control late.

Belington Striveele St. Augustine

J C Penney Tops Pepsi Cola In Woman’s League Match

In a Ceramic club women’s league clash J C Penney swept all three games to defeat Pepsi Cola. Penney benefited from a handicap that leveled a tight contest after Pepsi Cola led two games. Ruth Pitman led Pepsi Cola with 75 pins. Juanita Alestock trailed with 455 pins. Lineup listed.

Keglers Cart China at_Ceramic Club Theih Anglican Carr China Elva Gough Alice Pugh M. Withers M. Kirkpatrick I McCue Carr China F. Woodward H. Teckett F. Moore L. Steadman Gough Pepsi-Cola J. C. Penney Ceramic Club Penney Company Pepsi Cola Ruth Pitman Juanita Alestock

Tall and Terrific by Alan Maver

George Mikan starred as the Lakers halted a New League challenge scoring 3 baskets in a low scoring game as Minneapolis kept their pro title hope alive in two seasons with key plays in Q1.

Big George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers B.A.A

Citation Meets 6 Western Stars at Tanform Handicap

Calumet Farm's champion Citation is the 11 to 10 favorite in the $50,000 Tanform Handicap at San Bruno. Six challengers carry weight advantages as post time approaches, with jockeys listed and field ordered by position. Citation seeks a 27th win and to push earnings toward the million-dollar mark, while aiming to surpass Stymie's world record.

San Bruno Calif Citation Calumet Farm Bettors Walter Litzendere Eddie Arcaro Johnny Longden Donald Wagner Gordon Glisson Ralph Neves Willie Moran Stymie

Eight College Games Scheduled Tonight

The Associated Press reports eight West Virginia college basketball games this week’s end. West Virginia Tech visits Shepher d, West Virginia Wesleyan heads to Fairmont, West Liberty plays Potomac State, and Alderson Broaddus meets Concord. Beckley College beats Alderson Broaddus 57 52 in OT, Frankie Lemine scores 19 for Tech in a 60 36 win over Potomac State. West Liberty edges Shepher d 43 42 as R Rolley sinks late free throw.

Associated Press West Virginia West Virginia Tech Shepherd West Virginia Wesleyan Fairmont West Liberty Potomac State Alder Son-Broaddus Concord State Emporia State Marshall Ohio University Morris Harvey Charleston Bethany Pitt Bluefield Pikeville Tech Keyser Frankie Lemine Beckley College Alderson-Broaddus Buddy Worthington R. Rolley Rams

Local High School Basketball Scores Reported

Davis 42 Circleville 22 St Augustine of Grafton 48 Belington 43 Burch 71 Sharples 58 Pt Pleasant 57 Middleport 20 Aurora 39 Arthurdale 27 Bruceton 38 Rowlesburg 26 St Francis of Morgantown 52 Alumni 44 Masontown 36 Newburg 26 Tanner 85 Burnsville 21 Lumberport 37 Wallace 36 Milton 29 Wayne 26 Jaeger 65 Baileysvde 52 Graham of Bluefield Va 45 Bramwell 38 Marsh Fork 51 Pax 41 Clendenin 48 Washington District 36 DuPont of Belle 41 Alumni 36 Grundy Va 46 Gilbert 44

Washington DuPont of Belle Alumni Grundy Gilbert

Wisconsin Coach Quits Football Post, Remains Athletic Director

Madison Wisconsin December 11 Harry Stuhldreher resigned today as the University of Wisconsin head football coach. The board of regents accepted the resignation but kept him as athletic director with no salary change. The resignation takes effect immediately after 13 seasons as coach.

Madison Wis Harry Stuhldreher University of Wisconsin Board of Regents University E. B. Fred Stuhldreher Wisconsin

Trade Talk Sprouts As White Sox Eye Jethroe Buy

Chicago White Sox may hire Negro outfielder Sam Jethroe from Brooklyn's Montreal farm as trade talks heat up at the baseball caravan in Chicago. GM Frank Lane and Branch Rickey discussed the deal amid price concerns with Kevin Hickey holding a $40,000 tag despite Jethroe’s 1949 IL success and 18 stolen bases.

Joe Reichler Chicago Minneapolis Sox Sam Jethroe Brooklyn Montreal Frank Lane Branch Rickey Dodger Jethroe Lane Hickey Comiskey Park Royals

Webster residents host guests and family visits

Local families including Mr and Mrs W C McCartney of Lincoln Street and Mrs McCartney's siblings hosted visits from Ray Stone and daughter Twiline Stone of Clarksburg. Jane Bartlett and Mrs George Gower Sr hosted guests while Mrs Lawrence Bolyard of Graf ton hosted a visit. Dale McWilliams of Painesville OH and H E McWilliams Webster welcomed new family members. The team finished last season with two wins and seven losses.

W. C. McCartney Lincoln Street McCartney Ray Stone Twilane Stone Clarksburg Jane Bartlett Webster George Gower, Sr Lawrence Bolyard Grafton Dale McWilliams Painesville Ohio H. E. Mc ‘Williams

WVU Relieved Of Undefeated Status After NC State Loss

North Carolina State Wolfpack defeated West Virginia 56 to 36 in Raleigh, giving State a 2-1 edge in the series. Dickey led NC State with 13 points, Cartier and Ranzino added 12 each, while Freddie Schaus was limited to four for WVU. The Mountaineers, previously undefeated, head to Morgantown for a date with Wake Forest next Tuesday.

Raleigh N. C West Virginia Wolfpack North Carolina State Mountaineers Freddie Schaus Mountaineer Sterling Eoldie Beach Dickey Cartier Ranzino Golding Blue Bethany Alverson-Broaddus Morgantown Wake Forest

Valuable East Main St lot with frame building

Valuable building lot on East Main Street adjacent to the Salvation Army Headquarters with 102 feet frontage and 132 feet depth. Large frame building on one lot measuring 40 by 130 with substantial building materials. Price 600 dollars on two lots and building.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fighting Irish Ware Hallen Auvil F A Wagner Wegman Ramsey Boothe Leary Martini By Alan Maver We. Ava Mikan John D. Rockefeller MT. State Sports Center E. Main Street The WVU Walter Thompson East Main Tivans Furniture Co Moose Grafton BK Elkhart Easy Terms Zinn Music Supply W. Main St Grafton, W. Va Malone’s Drug & Chemical Co Give Sunbeam Monongahela Power CO Imas Mountain State Sports Center E. Main St Archdeacon’s Bennett's Paint Store Daughters of American Revolution Walnut St Parrish Agency Grand St Parrish Agency, Inc. Insurance FHA Main Street
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