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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1944

Page

2

Wartime All Star Balloting Tangles With Open Berlin Route

The American League announces its 12th wartime all star roster led by Detroit Cleveland and Washington with four players each. Nominated players span seven clubs, including stars from St. Louis Boston Chicago New York and Philadelphia. Managers Joe McCarthy and Joe Cronin named as coaches amid talks of heavy armor and tank deployments in a broad war context.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Pittsburgh Normandy Louis Chissano Fmani Ucker White Sox Bitler Cris Hockett Indians Cherbourg Harold New Army Berlin Rouse Paul Prout Michael Pinky Michael Pinky! ‘Higgins York Cherbourg Nalita Germany Caen Ceal Tex Hughson Boston Reds Ameri- Teague Harler J. Louis Browns Red Sox Ambil Seis Tahoe Tolle Beti Ists Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Johnny Hopp Redbirds Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Bill Harridge Eelayers St. Louis Ion New York Philadelphia Hugh Yankees Hank Borowy Joe Page Rollie Hemsley Joe McCarthy McCarthy Borowy Page Paul ‘Trout Bob Muncrief Orval Grove Thurman Tucker Frank Hayes Louis Newsom Joe Cronin Boston Art Fletcher Minsk Circle L Russia Hitler Cincinnati Philladelphia

Jug McSpaden Wins Chicago Victory Playoff Race

Jug McSpaden and Lieut Ben Hogan battled to a dramatic Chicago Victory national championship playoff after a tense 72 hole finish. McSpaden erased a five stroke deficit with five birdies in the last nine to force an 18 hole playoff today for a $3,000 in war bonds prize plus gate money, while Hogan seeks his first playoff win since 1941.

Chicago Ben Hogan Louasment Jug McSpaden Chicago Victory McSpanen Hogan Jig McSpaden

Hens on Canadian Farms Rise From 1940s to Midwar Total

In 1939 about 40 million hens worked on Canadian farms, rising to roughly 58 million by 1945. The rapid increase reflects wartime demands for poultry and food production influencing farm operations across Canada.

National Abague Boon Reading at Brook Ways

In Chicago and Brooklyn, reports show key players like Hans Se ite Walker and Louis posting notable in runs and scores. The brief notes a 10m impact and a 22 count, indicating yardage or runs by multiple players amid a national bague reading event.

All-Star Football Rules Talk and War Time Plans

Major Dac Hubbard backs a single rules set for football after the war and a fighter penalty on inadvertent forward passes. Syracuse coach Ossie Salem aims to toughen opening against Cornell. Other notes cover boxing bouts in Houston, Promoter Land's July 10 show, and military athletes excelling in Decathlon and fitness tests at Pampa and Camp Carson.

York Dac” Hubbard Denver University Bill Binghbin Maj. Hubbard Bronx Falls Cac Esse Ae Rails Bill Reddy Syracuse N. Y Hieradd-Journal Ossie Salem Boulder Chattanooga Lookout Lew Raymond Tom Fhumper Johnny Cox New Orleans Houston Tex Prank Land Tory Palazolo Nother Bertelli Roger Terwilliger Pampa Army Air Field Marshall’ Goldrberg Chicago Camp MacDonough Plattsburgh TVS Frank Buedig Arkansas Texas Procketl Camp Carson Colo

West Virginia and Maryland rail accident reports surface

News briefs from July cite West Virginians injured in a Pullman derailment near Germantown and a Baltimore area rail project costing about 996000 to improve Route 60 traffic. Additional items note Dewey's delayed wartime campaign strategy and a temporary Army promotion in Wythe County.

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Baseball Results and War Commentary Digest

Yesterday's baseball scores from the National and American Leagues are listed with results including St Louis 2-4 Brooklyn 1-2 in 14 innings and Chicago 8-2 Philadelphia 0-4. The piece weaves in wartime analysis while noting standings and upcoming games for both leagues.

St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York

Fiduciary Accounts Before Commissioner of Accounts

Notice in legal advertising shows fiduciary accounts for settlement. The First National Bank of Grafton WV acts as committee for John T. King non composing, James E. McElfresh acts as committee for Myrtle Floyd non composing. Given July 3 1944 by William P. Samples commissioner of accounts.

First National Bank of Grafton West, Virginia John ‘T. King James E. McElfresh Myrtle Floyd William P

West Virginia Divorce Suit Filed in Taylor County

In the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Taylor County on July 3 1944, Raymond James Johnson Plaintiff seeks a decree of absolute divorce from Beryl Grace Johnson Def. The defendant, not a resident of the state, must answer within one month of first publication in the Grafton Daily Sentinel. Commissioner notices follow for creditors and beneficiaries of Matilda Sue Bunner Estate with December 31 1947 deadline.

West Virginia Circuit Court Taylor County West Va Raymond James Johnson Beryl Grace Johnson Grafton Lota Frank M. Hollis, Jr Guy Allender Matilda Bunner Inis West Main Street Saia Sald J. Guy Feveall

Boy Scouts Camp Gear Offered For Sale In High Point

Samet Sales Co of High Point North Carolina lists surplus used equipment including pup tents and a canteen with cover and cup. A complete set is offered at five dollars while individual items may cost as low as one dollar ninety five cents.

Boy Scouts U. S. Army J Samet, Sales Co High Point N.C

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