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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
5
A note from January 27 highlights the shift toward waterproof bathroom shower materials, a trend that boosted clay tile production and sales in the United States after World War I.
The Associated Press recounts the dispute over the curve ball with figures like William Cummings and Goldsmith, noting early demonstrations, scientific interest, and legendary anecdotes. It details John McGraw’s insistence that a true pitcher must throw a curve ball, recounting a famous wager and the evolving acceptance of the pitch.
The Sons of the American Legion basketball team faces East End tonight at 7 20 p m on Grafton Junior High School hardwood. Knots Hines Vogel Sturm lead the Sons while Getz Grimes Jones Criss Weaver steer East End in a likely thriller after last week upset of a YMCA Junior league champion.
The notice lists classified ad rates with per word and multi insertion discounts, a 75 cent minimum, and cash in advance. It includes sample ads such as a 1937 Plymouth for sale and a small gas range with heater, providing phone contact and partial address fragments.
A slim college basketball schedule features Western Kentucky defending its perfect season at Evansville. Holy Cross faces Loyola of Chicago in New England while Temple meets St. John’s of Brooklyn and Syracuse plays St. John’s of Brooklyn and NYU in Madison Square Garden. Notables include Temple’s 7 3 record with Nelson Bobb back from injury and Syracuse’s guard Jack Kiley, a 15 point season scorer.
West Virginia Tech toppled West Virginia Wesleyan 88 to 64 while Fairmont State beat Glenville 74 to 62 in state league games. Beckley edged Concord 53 to 51 as Millard Bowman led Beckley with 25 points and Frank Lemine scored 19 for Tech. Bluefield College defeated Madison 79 to 44 behind Walker's 29 points.
Grafton man Al bert Scott known as Jumping Jack faces Fonti of Bridgeport in 112 pound bout at the Fairmont Union club card to be held at Fairmont State College Gymnasium on Monday. Also on the card are 150 pound fighter James Brown of Fairmont vs Jack Matheny and 135 pound debutant Jack Moore of Grafton vs Lon Billy Wilson. Referee Romeo Cassi and state athletic officials to appoint judges.
College basketball reports show Al Martin of Tech and George King of Morris Harvey contesting the scoring lead with Martin at 178 points to Kings 177. King posts a 25.3 point per game average, leading Ralph Ball of Concord. Tech dominates with 11 games, while team and individual records highlight Davis Elkins offensive pace and Fairmonts defensive hold.
Grafton Juniors High School Blue Devils defeated Shinnston 16 to 14 on their opponent's floor. Key early points came from John Knight with a foul and a field goal, while Jurda Simon and Dempsey added late baskets and free throws to hold off Shinnston as the game stayed close through the final period.
Property listings on Route 50 near Hospital describe a 13 room 3 bath home with 1800 income apartments and terms arranged. A 7 room Maple Avenue home with basement laundry finished attic newly painted and a large lot priced at 6300. Country Club road home 7 rooms finished basement new furnace garage priced 6500 with 11 lots.
Grafton Blue Devils held off Shinnston late as Swiger Mays and Simon narrowed the gap to two before the hosts secured a 16-14 win. Grafton advances with final minutes ball control. Friday at 3 p.m. Grafton faces St Marys of Clarksburg on the local court.
In the Middle East, two British frigates assembled at Malta are dispatched to Cyprus while troops move from Suez to Aqaba. The shifts follow the downing of five RAF planes at Rafa amid the Britain Israel crisis.
The recipe advises beating sugar gradually into the meringue one tablespoon at a time and beating very well after each addition. Once all sugar is incorporated, beat until the mixture is very thick and glossy and the peaks stand up when the beater is withdrawn.
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