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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1949

Page

3

Bearcats Lose Thriller to Weston 39 38

Grafton High Bearcats drop a heartbreaker to Weston Minute Men 39 to 38 in a tight Big Nine opener. Donnie Willis led Grafton with 10 points, Paul Willis added eight, and the game featured multiple lead changes, fouls, and near late heroics as Weston held on for the win.

Bearcats Weston Men Grafton High Weston Minute Grafton Weston Shinnston Spartans Cats Donnie Willis Paul Willis McKinney Bearcat Minutemen Hoever Ronny McKinney Dick Poe Bill Young Willis Bros Paul Nets Ohs Willis Donnie Willie Bil Young DeBarr Kurtz Bennett Chick Bennett Ranny McKinney Young

For Rent Two furnished rooms Adults only Call 1581 W

Advertises two furnished rooms for rent for adults, includes contact number 1581 W. EE ory CAPACI. Also offers opening for man or lady to earn with immediate earnings and big monthly repeat business with samples and instructions from Realsilk Mills in Charleston.

W. EE Ory Capaci Realsilk Mills Charleston

West Virginia Briefs Roundup From Charleston to Morgantown

Governor Meadows appoints Rupert A. Sinsel to the remaining two years of State Senator Harmer's term in the 13th district. Morgantown notes Arkwright tipple as the largest coal producing plant in the state with 11 000 tons daily. Dowler brothers honored in a rare burial ceremony at National Cemetery. County officials elevate Guy Douglas to president and O M Herod to vice president. Auto fees rise by over 1 million in six months, with six month receipts near 9.93 million. A veal steak recipe follows.

Associated Press Charleston Meadows Rupert A. Sinsel Clarksburg Hardin R. Harmer Harmer Sinsel Morgantown Charles R. Mailler Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Company Arkwright West Virginia County Commissioners’ Association Guy Douglas Fayette County O. M. Herod Douglas Don McClaugherty

Four Men Arrested In Bribery Attempt To Throw Garden Game

NEW YORK Jan 5 Four men were arrested on bribery charges after a George Washington University player reported a bid to fix a game at Madison Square Garden. The defendants Joseph Aronowitz Philip Klein Jack Levy and William Ivlin faced charges of bribery of participants in amateur sports and conspiracy. David Shapiro co captain of the GWU team aided the investigation and was praised for his cooperation with District Attorney Frank S Hagan. A second brief item notes Forest Swisher a 225 pound tackle from Salem College signed with the New York Giants and will report to camp in August with details still to be provided by the club.

New York Frank S. Hargan New York City David Shapiro Brooklyn George Washington University Hogan Shapiro Joseph Aronowitz Philip Klein Jack Levy Miami Fla William Ivlin Manhattan College Madison Square Garden Manhattan Washington, D. C George Washington District Attorney's Office Levy Klein House of Refuge Salem Forest Swisher Salem College New York Giants Frank Daniani Daniani Giants Swisher Superior Wis Tiger

Trish to Play First Scholastic Game Tonight

St Augustine's, unbeaten in five, hosts St Peters of Fairmont for the scholastic debut at Graf ton High School Field House on Riverside Drive. St Peters has one loss in four games, slipped to Huntington 48 30. The eight fifteen tipoff follows standard admission as overflow anticipated.

St.Augustine’s St Peters Fairmont Grafton High School Riverside Drive St. Peters Huntington

West Virginia Tech loses top conference clash

West Virginia Tech fell from the conference lead last night in a 82-68 defeat to Morris Harvey. George King scored 36, Sonny Moran 24 for Morris Harvey as Tech dropped from 5-1 in league play. Glenville won 71-67 over Concord advancing to the league lead with Morris Harvey, West Liberty and Fairmont State at 2-0 behind Tech.

Associated Press West Virginia Tech West Virginia Tech George King Morris Harvey King Sonny Moran Glenville Concord Bethany West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats Pioneers West Liberty Fairmont State West Virginia State Shaw University of Raleigh N. C Yellow Jackets Potomac State Frostburg Davis and Elkins Wesleyan Washington and Jefferson Shaw Bluefield State Big Blues Martin Frankie Lemine Eoach Golden Eagles Charleston

Henderson Among Applicants For Loyola Football Post

The Loyola University vice president and athletic director says Cam Henderson is among about 50 applicants for the head football coaching job. No Loyola athletic board meeting is planned before next week and a decision is unlikely until after that. Henderson, Marshall College coach in Huntington, West Virginia, says he is considering a very attractive offer on the west coast but has declined to comment on leaving Marshall.

Los Angeles Calif Jah Lorenzo Malone Loyola University Cam Henderson Loyola Athletic Board Henderson Marshall College Huntington W? Va West Coast Marshall

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