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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1955

Page

2

Moose Come From Behind To Trim VFW 5 3

The Moose rallied with a five run fourth inning to defeat the VFW 5 to 3, improving to 5 wins with two defeats and remaining in first place. Billy Whitescarver debuted on the mound, holding the Vets to ten base blows as Joe Gianakos and Sonny Tucker contributed in the early offense. The Vets led 2 0 before Moose hitters broke through, scoring in the fourth to seize the lead and add insurance. Johnny Robinson was hit by a pitch and another run scored in the fifth for the VFW. Next action is Saturday at 5 30 when the VFW meet the Elks, followed by a July 4 double header with all four clubs.

Boggie’ Gough Moose VFW Billy Whitescarver Paul Gignakos Vets Joe ‘Tucker Gianako Gianakos Haislup Cox Hamilton Barcus McDaniel White Scarver Smith Whitescarver Johny Robinson Ing The Elks

West Virginia Senior Bowl picks Philippi and St. Marys players

The West squad, coached by Joe Nichael, announced Bobby Gover of Philippi and John Mazzie of St. Marys for the first Monongahela Valley Senior Bowl in Clarksburg on July 29. Feltz names 16 for the East, with 25 total players yet to be chosen. Reserve tickets cost 2.50, available through MV Bowl Game, Inc. in Clarksburg, WV.

West Milford Joe Nichael Bobby Gover Philippi John Magzie St. Mary's Clarksburg Michael Jimmy Feltz Monongaha Hite Stadium Bobby Tri-Valley Feltz Tckets Inc P.O W.va

June Graduate Of Elkins High Named To North South Football Competition

Martha Lou Caplinger Miss Elkins Inter Mountain is one of 21 co sponsoring newspapers representatives for the North South Football Game. She will arrive in Charleston August 11 for NS Style Show and festivities before the August 13 game at Ley Ley Field. Caplinger, May graduate of Elkins High School, earned National Honor Society honors, led Student Council and GAA as treasurer, sang in the choir, was homecoming queen, and served as a May Day princess. She attended Girls State at Acksolve Mil last summer and belongs to the Children of the American Revolution. She is active in Youth Fellowship at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church Elkins and sings in the church Chancel Choir.

Martha Lou Caplinger Elkins John Caplinger Martha Lou Charleston Laidley Field Elkins High School GAA Girls’ State Acksolve, Mil Children of the American Revolution Miss Caplinger Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church

Fiduciary Notice of Estate Administrations Settlement

Notice before the commissioner of accounts for settlement for two estates. James R. Taylor is administrator of Evelyn C. Taylor deceased and Frank L. Kunst is administrator of Lulun E. Shroyer deceased. Dated July 1 1955. Richard B. Bord Commissioner of Accounts.

Commissioner of Accounts For Settlement James R. Taylor Evelyn C. Taylor Frank L. Kunst Lulun E. Shroyer Civen Richard B. Bord Arhounts TW

Marciano May Sign For Fray In Possible Yankee Stadium Bout

New York promoter Kim Norris aims to pair Rocky Marciano with Archie Moore for a heavyweight title fight possibly at Yankee Stadium on September 20. Norris said talks with both camps progressed with no hitches after Thursday meetings and a final decision depended on Al Weill’s approval. Moore and manager Charley Johnston are reported as ready.

New York Kim Norris Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Yankee Stadium Norris Manangers Marciano al Weill Moore Mananger Charley Johnston

Brittin names Wightman Cup team candidates

England is set to announce its Wightman Cup squad with Angela Mortimer Angela Buston Pat Ward and Shirley Bloomer among the expected selections for the contemporary tennis fixture at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon Eng Angela Mortimer Angela Buston Pat Ward Shirley Bloomer Britiin

Sports Sputterings and Notes From The Season

Sports notes and quirky tidbits from various leagues and figures. Mentions Bill Rigney career link, Freddy Bujack’s bowling earnings, Archie Moore debates, Joe HeapND Notre Dame All Stars, Penn State coaches trips to Finland, and the 1953 white shark record. Includes references to Yankees pennant chances and Skywriters touring.

RESULTS From National and American Leagues baseball scores

National League 11 innings New York 5 Milwaukee 7 Chicago 4 Milwaukee 7 New York 5. American League Detroit 4 Chicago 3 Boston 1 Washington 3. Pitchers listed with records and relievers, multiple games reported.

Birmingham New Orleans Little Rock Chattanooga Atlanta Mobile Nashville Memphis Denver St. Paul Minneapolis Omaha United Press New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit Boston Kansas City Washington Baltimore Brooklyn Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh United Press National League N.Y Bridyn Hearn Grissom Wilhelm McCall Giel Monzant Katt Westrum Newcombe Spooner Roebuck Walger Howell Monzini Hacker Jeffcoat Davis Chiti Conley Johnson Crone Crandall Gromek House Fornieles Trucks Consuegra Moss Nixon Hurd Abernathy Pascual Shea

Snead Holsher Running Third For B C Title

Vancouver report on the British Columbia Open golf tournament shows Bob Rosburg carding a 67 for a 36 hole total of 132 and a three stroke lead over Don Finsterwald. Mike Souchak sits third at 138, with Sam Snead tied for fourth at 137 and Bud Holscher also at 137. Other leaders and round notes follow as the field narrows in the third round.

Vancouver Bob Rosburg San Francisco Stanford Shaughnessy Heights Don Finsterwald Bedford Heights Ohio Mike Souchak Durham N. C Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Snead Bud Holscher Apple Valley Calif Tommy Bolt Houston Tex Ken Towns Fort Lewis Wash Mike Fetchile Yonkers Marty Furgol Lemont Julius Boros Mid Pines

Hole-In-One Tie Startles Golfer in Knoxville

In Knoxville Tennessee Fred Smith made a short putt and two golf balls dropped into the cup. Karl Helis teed off 225 yards behind Smith and scored a hole in one on the par four hole.

Knoxville Tenn Fred Smith Karl Helis Smith

Crocker Leads Women's Open in Wichita

Faye Crocker of Montevideo Uruguay led the second round of the $7,500 Women’s National Open in Wichita with a 87-17-73 two over par. Louise Cuges, former champion, trailed by five strokes in fifth. Jackie Yates, 19, top Intercollegiate champion from Honolulu, stood second after day one.

Wichita, Kansa Faye Crocker Montivideo Uruguay Mrs Crocker Rover Louise ¢Uges Jackie Yates Hipnolulu

Trabert hopeful in Wimbledon final against Nielsen

Tony Trabert pursues a pledge from over a year ago as he faces Kurt Nielsen of Denmark in the men's singles final at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon England Tony Trabert Kurt Nielsen Denmark

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