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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1948
Page
6
Eddie Joost and Lou Brissie led the Philadelphia Athletics to a 5-3 win over the Washington Senators in a tight battle. Brissie allowed nine strikeouts across 11 hits, earning his eighth victory as the A's closed the gap atop the standings with Detroit and Cleveland.
Sports columnist notes Citation's earnings and stature beside Man O' War with Derby rival My Request also shining in the Dwyer. Mentions heat on coach Ray Wolf at Gainesville and Olympic track concerns as Mel Patton, Barney Ewell, Dillard face strain. 13-year-old Don Wilkins leads potential youth inclusion.
In St Louis, Chicago Cubs overcame a 10-3 deficit to win 12-10 over the Cardinals in eight innings. Ed Waitkus scored on a wild pitch, Bill Nicholson hit his 10th homer in the eighth, Stan Musial collected three hits at .414, while Hank Behrman notched his first win for Brooklyn with a 5-0 shutout of the Phillies.
Arrangements were cleared to day to definitely play a proposed game between the Grafton Merchants and Rowlesburg Independents Thursday evening at GH field starting 5 15 p m. The game had been in doubt over the weekend but final confirmation came last night according to a Merchant spokesman. The Merchants seek revenge after Rowlesburg surprised them 3 1 at Rowlesburg last week.
Hinton July 7 The South squad for the North South All Star football game added three backs to its roster. Coach Stanley Huigman announced Bob Fetty Huntington East all state back Jack Alessandrandi Charleston Central 200 pound fullback and Bill Bryant Alderson Greenbrier conference standout. Also noted is data about fuel waste and world salt deposits.
Chicago dispatch reports fans cast 4.1 million ballots for the All Star game in St. Louis. Ted Williams led with 1.56 million votes, Stan Musial next with 1.53 million, Joe DiMaggio third with 1.52 million, as lineups were set for positions except pitcher. Managers Harris and Durocher will name the remaining 25 man squads.
ATHENS July 7 Forty seven years in athletics end for R W Dick Nebinger Concord State College athletic director who resigns to teach full courses and due to large class loads He will remain on faculty and retire in 1951 Nebinger formerly Beaver High School coach and athletic director played football at Carlisle Bucknell and West Virginia Also had a stint as Boston Red Sox outfielder and later used the tower example to illustrate gravity concepts
Chicago July 7 Ted Williams Boston Red Sox slugger proves human with a five for 29 week dropping from 415 to 386. Closest pursuer Lou Boudreau Cleveland sits 26 points back at .360 through Monday. Al Zarla St Louis third at .342, with Bobby Brown New York .324 and other leaders: Luke Appling Chicago .319 Johnny Lindell New York .314 Joe DiMaggio New York and Bob Dillinger St Louis at .299 each.
Beau Jack, once a crowd pleaser with a head down rush and double fists, has added an effective left jab to his rough and tumble style. The former champ Ike Williams meets him at Shibe Park Monday as Beau Jack pursues the lightweight title after two knee injuries and a recovery.
Multiple listings describe homes and farms with 6 to 8 rooms, baths, basements, and various land sizes. Properties include 311 Barrett Street, 84 Lincoln Street, 50 acres on Route 50 near Thornton, and addresses on W Main and W Boyd. Prices range from $2,100 to $6,300 with financing options noted.
New York July 1 four members of the National League starting All Stars led by Stan Musial were among the league's first ten hitters. Musial, batting champion at .414, is followed by Richie Ashburn, Andy Pafko and Ed Stanky in the Elite list with Stanky reaching fifth place after a week. Also noted are Waitkus Holmes and Gustine in the second tier as Musial eyes a 400 average mark not seen since 1930.
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