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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1946

Page

2

Nelson Captures Columbus Open In Bold Comeback

Byron Nelson, now based in Texas, wins the Columbus Invitational Open by two strokes, earning $2,500 and moving his 1946 winnings to $16,703.75. He trails after round one but finishes 12 under par, with Ed Oliver second at six under. McSpaden places fifth. Hogan leads the era with Nelson atop the money list.

Columbus Byron Nelson Beck Nelson Ecos Ae Ee Nelsont Cleveland Harold Jug) McSpaden Sanford Toledo Columbus Country Club Porky) Oliver Wilmington Del Ben Hogan Hershey Jimmy Demaret Houston Tex Herman Keiser Akron McBpaden

Worst mis-match in classic history sinks AL shine

Box scores show Chicago White Sox 3 2 over Cleveland in a 13 year classic mis-match. Ed Lopat two hit shutout slows Washington. Newhouser dominates Browns in five hit blanking. Williams fuels Red Sox double wins to stretch lead over Yankees as Pirates praise Pollet in shutout.

Totel Sox Eddie’ Lopat Nightess Newhouser Harridge Clan St. Louis Brownies Tiger Spudi Chandler Bob Savage Chandler Boston Red Sox Red Sox Yankees Washington Senators Theodore Wiliams Pirates Associated Press Ted Williams Hal Newhouser Tigers Browns Bob Felter Inding Ed Lopat Eome Iit Rae Savage Mickey ‘Witek Giants Dave Rose Phillies Bama Rowell Braves Dodgers Rowell

Roundup echoes long careers and college pursuits

Sports roundup notes anniversaries of Eddie Dyer’s early Cardinals moments and July milestones. It highlights Notre Dame football travel, Pete Redden’s Tulane spelling, Matt Bolger’s 1942 honor at Notre Dame, and Bill Alexander’s rotating schedule plan. It references Charley Bidwill’s Chicago softball, Joe Wells’ diplomatic prep, Sonny Frasen’s long-shot fame, Atlantic City racetrack backers, Lana Turner and Marlene Dietrich pupils, and Miami golf clubs investing in courses. Glenn Killinger comments on his son Bill’s athletic progress.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Branch Rickey Eddie Dyer Heinie Mueller Cardinals Brooklyn Dyer Phil Wes Eddie Lon Noath South Bend Notre Dame Pete Redden Matt Bolger Cornell Bill Huber Norristown Rotary Kiwanig Charley Bidwill Chicago Joe Wells Rome N. C Georgetown Atlantic City N. J Sonny Frasen Outfit Georgia Tech Bill Alexander Alabama Auburn Sohn’ Faunes Forest Hills Faunce Lana Turner Marlene Dietrich Miami Glenn “Killinger Penn State Bill Glenn LaFayette

Feller Baines Babe Ruth Boat Stars in All Star Preseason

In Fenway Park tomorrow the American League faces the Nationals in the 13th All Star meeting as Bob Feller leads a star lineup that includes Hal Newhouser and Ted Williams. The 33,000 fans expected will watch Feller aim to sustain his strikeout pace amid standout performances from Williams, Newhouser, and Williams.

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Dick McElwee Named Assistant Coach for North Squad

Dick McElwee of Romney School was chosen as second assistant to Head Robert N. Brown for the North team in the 18th annual North South game. The July announcement notes McElwee will coach for the August 16 football clash, highlighting his Marlinton origins and earlier all state senior year honors. He attended Fork Union Military Academy and earned letters in football basketball and baseball, captaining all-state teams in his second year.

Charleston W. Va Richard Dick) McElwee Romney School Robert N Red) Brown McElwee Marlinton Malinton McElweer Fork Union Military Academy Virginia

How They Stand National League Yesterday's Results

National League standings and results show New York 2 10 Philadelphia 12 Boston 3 2 Brooklyn 3 0 Cincinnati 6 Chicago 2 with leaders Walker Brooklyn 968 hits Musial St Louis 105 runs batted in Willians Boston 72 Pesky Boston 27.

New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago America Associated Press Walker Musial St. Louis Rams Willians, Boon and Doettz Pesky Detroit Washingat Cleveland Pittsburg

Quality Market Edges Flemington in Lopsided Victory

Grafton’s Quality Market beat Flemington 13 to 2 on Fleming ton field yesterday afternoon. The Market’s bats produced runs in every inning except the fifth and sixth while Flemington’s lone scoring threat came in the first inning with two runs. Postgame, the Quality Market team attended a social event hosted by Mr and Mrs Scotty Hamilton and others.

Grafton Quality Market Nine Flemington Ball Flemington Ee & Social Ney's Mill Lowell Mason Junior Plymale Johnny Knight Dave Fawcett George Hartrie Abe Jortis Hamilston DeMoss Gerard Losh Storenfels Pacemire Hamme Imbledon Barking Hebb If Skages Jones Grimm P Brita Ae oSolae LO

Classified inquiry on wholesale gasoline business opportunities

A fragment from Sentinel classification advertises a wholesale gasoline and oil business chance in the county. It seeks a responsible service station operator or trucker to own or control a station and possibly build, with a national brand franchise planning WV expansion through wholesale distributors. Respond via Box 2900.

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