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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

3

GHS Alumni Favored Over Bearcats Tonight

The 1948-49 Grafton Bearcats open tonight at Riverside Drive fieldhouse against a star studded GHS Alumni five. Tip is 8:18 p.m. with McKinney using a young rotation. Alumni boast Dabney Defenbaugh Eddie O Connor and other former Grafton standouts while Scotty Hamilton misses the game. The Bearcats aim to upset the veterans and prove late-season grit can overcome experience.

Grafton Bearcats Riverside Drive Cats Rand McKinney Bearcats McKinney Dick Poe Paul Willis Kinepins Willis Wil Gumlet Por Seard Nck Stevens Testinal Chick Bennett Enter Rob Yoho Por Euard Ranny McKinney Bill Youne Clyde DeBarr Donnie Willis Danny Foley Jimmy Hughes Joe Bob Moran George Rogers Bob Huffman Kenny Mac Orr Kenny Mehlinger Howard Hunt Buck McAvoy Don Gough Jim McWilliams Alva Richman Scotty Hamilton Welch Green Bearcats GHS

Newest Jockey Sensation Looked Nice In Silks

Apprentice Willie Downs, amid a hot win streak at an all mile track in Charleston, has risen from Baltimore commercial artist to racing sensation. Fans call him the Picou of the Mountains as he nets four wins over two days, totaling 29 in 15 days, while not yet drawing the same betting fervor as Clarence Picou.

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Willie's Rise From Maryland Tracks To Magazine Cover

A jockey named Willie rose from Maryland circuits Laurel Pimlico and Bowie to frequent winner circles. His rapid success drew attention as his name appeared on magazine covers, signaling a prominent rise. The rest of the text recalls historical notes about silver marks and sewing notions linked to Christmas gifts.

Maryland Laurel Pimlico Bowie Willie

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