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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

3

Kentucky Beats Tulane In Close NIT Showdown

Kentucky defeated Tulane 51 to 47 before 7,450 at Louisville Armory, building a 19-18 lead early in the second half and pulling away to a 44-30 advantage. Tulane, led by Jim Jeffries, closed to three with three minutes left, but Kentucky preserved the win as the unbeaten Wildcats extended their streak to seven. Other results: La Salle beat Georgia Tech 67-59, Temple edged Colorado 51-50, Notre Dame downed Navy 70-65, Bradley beat Loyola Los Angeles 60-50, Purdue beat Drake 54-47, Minnesota 52-42 over St Marys. West Virginia scholastic games listed final scores.

Ted Meier New York Kentucky Tulane Louisville Armory Greenies Jim Jeffey Texas New Orleans LaSalle Temple Philadelphia le Salle Georgia Tech Colorado Eddie Lerner Notre Dame Navy Chicago Loyola DePaul Turing Navy Purdue Minnesota Pradley Drake St. Marys California Bradley Los Angeles Pitt Miami Florida Miamis Marr

Classified Advertisements and Notices from The Sentinel

A longAdvertisement fragment lists rates for first insertions and multiple insertions, payment terms, and minimum charges for classified ads. It includes sample items for sale and wanted work, plus two commissioner notices from Taylor County West Virginia, dated 1948, detailing claims procedures and estate beneficiary protections with deadlines and contact details.

Richard B BORD Taylor County West Virginia

University Cagers Enroute To Peoria

West Virginia University basketball team departed Morgantown for Peoria to face Bradley University. The Mountaineers, boasting a 2 game win streak after beating Bucknell and Arizona, seek revenge on a Bradley squad that defeated them last year. Paul Unruh of Bradley looms as the likely primary threat with 455 points in 1947-48.

Morgantown West Virginia University Peoria Bradley University Ilinois Loyola Los Rosales West Virginia Bucknell Arizona Bradley Avenue Fan Stiff Red Mountaineers Paul Unruh

All Star Show Booked At Madison Square Garden

New York December 23 Harry Markson has booked a January 14 all star boxing show at Madison Square Garden to boost waning gates. Three debuting fighters highlight the card Vince Foster of Omaha York and Sir Arthur King of Toronto join the lineup as Markson aims to discover fresh talent from across the country.

Jack Hand New York Harry Markson Madison Square Garden Vince Foster Oma- York Sir Arthur King Toronto Markson Twentieth Century Sporting Club

Borowy Ends Cubs Stay to Join Phillies Pitching Box

Hank Borowy, now with the Philadelphia Phillies, says he is glad to leave the Cubs doghouse and pitch on his own terms. The right hander joined Philadelphia in a four player swap that also sent Dutch Leonard and Wait Dubiel to Chicago for Eddie Waitkus, citing a desire to pitch without guidance and claiming renewed confidence despite a 5–10 record last season.

Philadelphia Hank Borowy Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Hank Eddie Waitkus Phils Dutch Leonard Wait Dubiel Cubs Borowy Cub Charley Grimm Phillies Forony F Ordhan Bloomfield New York Yankees Yanks Grimm

Marshall Faces West Texas State In Canyon Tilt

Marshall College’s touring Big Green meet West Texas State in Canyon on Thursday. Marshall, coached by Cam Henderson, aims to rebound from a 65-54 loss to Texas Tech after tying early but being outshot from the floor and line. Goose James led Marshall with 19 points.

Associated Press West Texas State Canyon Marshall College Big Green West Virginia Cam Henderson Texas Tech Red Raiders Morris Harvey Dayton University Alderson- Broaddus Clark Twins Marshall Texans Gene Goose) James Dayton Flyers

Period Begins On Brian McCall Free Throws

A fragment notes Bri an McCall free throws and Gene Wolke and Dick Campbell involvement as the period began. It also includes an unrelated instruction about filling and soaking saucepans or skillets with water if not washed immediately.

Brian McCall Gene Wolke Dick Campbell

Joe Gordon Named to Second Base on AL All Star Team

Joe Gordon of the Cleveland Indians has been named to the second base post on the American League All Star team for the upcoming game. The selection highlights Gordon's defensive skill and batting consistency as he joins a roster featuring top AL performers.

Joe Gordon Cleveland Indians Eigh

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