Dodgers Hold Off Cold Opponents In Tight Win
Brooklyn Dodgers battle frigid conditions and a tough St. Louis club to secure a narrow victory. Key players contribute late in a game marked by high stakes and season momentum.
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
2
Chaos in 1944 season mix caps baseball year notes
A fragmented 1944 season recap cites Burleigh Grimes and Pittsburgh ties, Brooklyn records, and Chicago glory amid scattered references. It mentions Vince Hawkins and Pat OConnor, with notes on Pirates, Browns, and Cubs performances, plus assorted players and events in a hazy collage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aya
Banks
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Burleigh Grimes
Warriors
Phey
Chicago
Seaight
Ciney
E Rae
Golden Valley links beat wind for rare team record
Gol den Valley hosts a grueling 126 hole marathon as top pros compete in a best ball event led by McSpaden and Nelson. They posted an all time team score 73, 37 36 and dominated rounds despite heavy wind and rain. Hogan and Penna posted 63 while Kaiser and Hamilton shot 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chamberlain
Minneapolis
Mibn
Golden Valley
Vonehides
Hinana Winnie
McSpaden - Nelson
Pyt
Chick Harbert
Mike
Hamilton
Les Bolstad
Joe Coria
Jimmy Hines
Willie Goggin
Ben Hogan
Penna
Pep Faces Joyce in Non Title Bout in Chicago
Willie Pep, 22, expected slight favorite in a 10 round non-title bout against Willie Joyce in Chicago. Pep’s win record and potential shot at lightweight champion Juan Zurita loom as stakes, with predictions of a 25,000 crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carty
Willie Pep
Willie Joyce
White ‘Sox
Jack' Kearns
Fae Mass Ces Pee Flipointe Wilite Event
Fae mass edition reports a vague incident involving Wilite and Ney with references to McPherson and a timestamp noted as 159. The fragmentary text hints at a local disturbance or ceremonial gathering, but lacks clear actions, locations, or outcomes. Entities include Wilite Ney McPherson and a cryptic 159 marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Byookim
Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia in New York Standings
Fragmented sports update lists Brooklyn at Chicago and Philadelphia at New York with later mentions of Boston Pittsburgh St Louis and Washington standings. Several team scores appear, including Philadelphia 0 and New York 34 Chicago 34, with unclear dates or venues in a crowded scan.
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Brookly Cineinnnati
Brooklyn
Ghidsigo
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Cal
New “York
Chicago
Washington
Cincinnati
Biodl
Pas
Giana
Neely Says At Least Five Thousand Dollars
A partial line notes Neely stating a minimum sum of five thousand dollars. The fragment references a page continuation and lacks context but confirms the monetary figure in a public or legal notice. Further details are unreadable.
League Batting Leaders and University Reform Comment
The report lists Associated Press leaders in American League batting Doerr Boston for hits and runs, Metheny New York and Cullen Cleveland with nine homers, plus pitching Maltzberger Chicago Neely’s remarks defending university reform. Neely criticizes Morgantown Clarksburg publishers and political rivals, naming several officials and alumni figures amid ongoing debate.
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Associated Press
Tucker
Chicago
Doerr
Boston
Stephens
St. Louis
Cullenbine
Cleveland
Ladell
New York
Metheny
Hayes
Philadelphia
Stephensons
Cullen
Kine
Case
Washington
Neely
Col. H. C. Greer
Morgantown
Cecil B. Highland
Clarksburg
Old Guard
William Lehman
Fairmont
University Alumni Association
Marion County
Floyd Sayre
Beckley
Ra- Cleveland
Leigh County
Detroit
GOP
Kan
Anda
Houston G. Young
Frank Lively
Arthur Dayton
Anawha
Sports Schedule For St Louis Washington And More
Today's games include St Louis at Washington 8 30 p m Chicago at Philadelphia 9 p m Detroit at New York 2 30 p m and Cleveland at Boston 8 30 p m Tomorrow fixtures list St Louis at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Boston night games noted.
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St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Peggy and the green thumb in Universal's This Is The Life
The article notes Peggy’s notable green thumb that had to be hidden by makeup during scenes with Donald O Connor Susanna Foster Louise Allbritton and Pattie Knowles in Universal's This Is The Life opening Sunday at the Opera House. Her talent led to a larger dressing room after Universal staff impressed by her appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Universal
Comedienne
De Gaulle speech sparks sharp response at university debate
Opponents accused Neely of political motive behind university reforms and Neely rejected the charges as malicious and false. At a state dinner Cornu toasted De Gaulle and France while De Gaulle, speaking in French with aides translating, noted that great nations may have divergent paths yet shared ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawall
Neely
de Gaulle
France
Hull
Notice of Grafton Police Examination and Captain Tests
The Gratton Police Civil Service Board will hold a combined examination July 1 for an eligible list to fill Police force vacancies. Applicants aged 21 to 35 with three years city residence must pass a medical and submit by July 10. A separate competitive exam for Police Captain will also be held, authorized by the Police Civil Service Commission. Charles W. T. Lockard, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratton Police Civil Service Board
Am Cementiog
Jal
Gratton
Medical
Jmayor
Office of
Finance
John A. Newcome
Gomm
Commission
Grafton
Police Civil Service Commission
Thurdlay
Civil, Service Commission
Charles’ W.T
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N. Y
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NBA
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Revne
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WIGS
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STAG
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W. Main St
Maltzberger
West Virginia
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Funeral Home Fhone
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Tralee
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