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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

5

Beckley High Leads State Class A All-State Football Squad

Four Beckley High School players join Fast-Heralds second annual all-state team chosen from 159 high schools. Ends Ralph Garcia and Jack Davis, tackles Bob Petrie and Zane Untermeyer, guards Nick Rattall and Harold Morgan, center Bill Young, and backs Bill Allman, Randy Broyles and Jace are named. Peyton and Allman were unanimous selections by opponent teams.

Beckley Fast-Herald George Springer Ralph Garcia Mannington Jack Davis Reley Bob Petrie St. Albans Zane Untermher Moundsville Nick

Funeral details and mourners listed for local gravesite

The obituary lists pallbearers and mourners including Mrs Marta Duwi Mrs Harry Tucker of Graf ton John A Sander Dr of Pruntytown Frank Sander of Grafton Stephen Sander of Fairmont and Theass Sander of Pruntytown The Rev Mr J Hann will conduct the service and interment at Calvary cemetery Preparations are at Mrs Harry Tucker on But Wondering Street.

Wauauea Marta Duwi

Derby hopefuls Named for Santa Anita Mile and Eighth

Arcadia Calif December 16 Eighty eight three year olds were nominated for the Lebanon Derby loaned by the Maine Cuance farm Mr Busher and Myrtle Charm head a strong list for the Derby at Santa Anita to be run February 19 a mile and an eighth. The field comprises top stakes winners and stands as one of the best entries released to date.

Arcadia Calif Ono Maine Cuance Farm Mr. Busher Myrtle Charm

Carr China Keglers Fail To Win City League Match

In a three game City League match at Ceramic Club Skipper Inn defeated Carr China without using handicaps. Andy Anderson led Carr China with 466 total pins while Skipper Inn’s Gene Knotts topped the opponents, with Knotts also contributing a top individual score of 518 across games. Skipper Inn improved to 3-0 while Carr China remained winless at 0-3.

Carr China Keglers Skipper Inn Ceramic Club Carr China Carr China Wa Andy Anderson Gene Knotts Carr China Anderson Kirkpatrick Randyard Dean Teets Ian G. Knotts B. Grow B. Shroyer H. Lake R. Pitman

Salem and Potomac State tip off in WVU league action

West Virginia teams saw shifting standings after three Wednesday games. Concord beat tanking Bethany 64 51 while Glenville outpaced Geekley 81 71. Shepherd edged Salem 67 66 and Carnegie Tech fell 66 61 to Bethany in a gym dedication. Beckley delayed by floods. Morus led Salem with 16, Skinner 23 for Beckley. Conference top half shows Fe eh, Glenville, West Liberty, Fairmont, Morris Harvey in varying spots.

Salem Potomac West Virginia Virginia Tech Concord Glenville Geekley Shepherd Bethany Carnegie Tech Ralph Ball Terence Golden Bear Mountains Lions al Martin Beckley Skinner Bob Wardman Hank Morus Mike Skinner Feeh Clenville West Liberty Ard Fairmont Morris Harvey

Grafton Junior High Basketball Schedule Highlights

Grafton Junior High lists games in January February across Shinnston St Mary St Peter s Morgantown Weston Barnes Central Philippi Ob Mary s and Philippi with away and home dates. notes sales listing 1937 cheap and phone contact. local area schedule reflects multiple midweek contests and pending games.

Shinnston St. Mary St. Peter's Morgantowr Weston Barnes Central Ob. Mary's Philippi Nes oiRiie

Marhell College to Meet Pepper Vine in Crown Bid

Marhell College faces Pepper Vine College of Los Angeles in the Los Angeles Invitational title defense. In other news, West Fork Creek flood threat lingers as Weston and nearby towns report rising waters and road impacts. Parkersburg records 3.01 inches of rain in 45 hours, with Elk River cresting above normal as flood conditions strain water systems.

Marhell College Peppervine College of Los Angeles West Fork Weston Mermnr Stonecoal Creek Second Street Glenville Morgantown Elkins Flat Top Charleston Elk River Clay

Prisoner claims plan to aid invasion discussed in Nicaragua

The prisoner, wearing dirty khaki trousers and shirt, testified Calderon visited him four times at his Nandaime farm house in western Nicaragua about 60 miles north of the Costa Rican border. He alleged Calderon said Gen Somoza, head of Nicaragua's National Guard army, intended to fully support the invasion.

Sues Pias Calderon Nandaime Nicaragua Somoza Ional Guard

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