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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1946

Page

2

Jaycee Boxing Event Promises Strong Local Card

Grafton Jaycees announce a July 18 boxing show at the Grafton athletic field with Taylor county representation. George Cassell and Arch Evans, a Golden Gloves winner from Baltimore, highlight a lineup including Cumberland boxers and a series of elimination bouts to determine eight on the card. Matches will feature fighters from Grafton Clarksburg and Pruntytown with Match Zan arranging bouts and potential service veterans joining the slate.

Chamber’ of Commerce Taylor County Grafton Conlatens San Furey Clarksburg Pruntytown Zan

Dodgers Western Jaunt Jinxed With Defeats As Leagues Resume Play

Dodgers head for a third western invasion with a 5 game NL lead but bleak outlook as Pee Wee Reese may miss three days to bow out with a chipped neck vertebra. Pete Reiser's shoulder trouble adds to Durocher's headaches before returning to Ebbets Field.

Brooklyn Leo Durocher Brooks Chicago St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati St. Louis Pee Wee Reese Reese Boston Pete Resler Dodgers Durocher

Snead Returns From British Open Contention

Sam Snead of Hot Springs Virginia the first American to win the British Open in 13 years returned from England on a Pan American Clipper to Guardia Field early today. He called the competition stiff and said he hoped to return to better Walter Hagen's four Open titles in 1922 1924 1928 and 1930.

New York Sem Snead Hot Springs Lawson Little England Pan American World Airways

Postseason Baseball Exhibition Planned By All Star Teams

New York report says plans for a postseason exhibition tour pair an All-Star Major League squad against a best of the nation basketball team. Cleveland ace Bob Feller announced tentative plans and called for a star cast from the Majors to participate.

New York Bob Feller Cleveland Feller

Detroit football timing tests reveal faster plays

University of Detroit physics department set up timing devices during spring football practice to study stopping T formation plays. Finds plays run faster than defenses. Dixie Walker suggested donating some All-Star game proceeds to Spokane players families killed in the bus crash. Craig Wood and Byron Nelson performed well in Columbus Open, Wood shooting 68. Major leagues consider opening parks to football at owners' discretion. AL opposed. Iowa set for Big Nine football next fall with ex Notre Dame quarterback George Terlep among others. Jackie Paterson trains at night for title with Joe Curran. Babe Ruth shoots rounds mid 70s after switching clubs. Repko and Holovak to meet as All-Star opponents in Chicago on Aug 23.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York University of Detroit Physics Department Charles Baer Baooklyn Dixie Walker Spokane Craig Wood Byron Nelson Columbus Byron Nelson Wood Cutaig Boston Yankees Iowa George Terlep Notre Dame Great Lakes Jackie Paterson Joe Curran Babe Ruth Big Joe Repko Mike Holovak Lansford Boston College Chicago Repko Holovak Los Angeles Rams

Top Pitchers Gather for Transcontinental Jaunt

The group features Indian fireballer and likely includes Hal Newhouser of the Detroit Tigers Spurgeon Chandler of the New York Yankees and Jack Kramer of the St Louis Browns. The proposed trip would start in Cleveland in early October with a tour of about 16 other cities including Baltimore.

Hal Newhouser Detroit Tigers Spurgeon Spud) Chandler New York Yankees Jack Kramer St. Louis Browns Cleveland Feller Baltimore

Beat-Up Putters Key to Women's Golf Bout

In Columbus Ohio on July 10 two beat-up putters helped Dorothy Germain of Beaver College win the National Women's Collegiate Golf Tournament as the eight remaining players tee off for the second round. Germain uses the famed Blue Goose putter, a mace-like club, which aided her after struggles in qualifying and the first round. The field of shotmakers resumes play amid altered fortunes and close competition.

Columbus Dorothy Germain Philadelphia Beaver College

Baseball Leaders Mentioned In Fragmented Text

The readable portion lists hitters Walker Brooklyn with 368 batting and 67 runs. Muthial St. Louis with 105 hits. Walker Brooklyn 64 RBIs. Mize New York with 17 home runs. American League batting Vernon Washington .364. Williams Boston 82 runs and 72 RBIs. Williams 23 home runs. Case Cleveland 19 stolen bases.

Walker Brooklyn St. Louts Brookyn Muthial St. Louis rius—Mize New York Basts Reister Rush Chicago Vernon Wash Williams Boston Tewis Case Cleveland Detroit Washington Philadelphia Cincinnati ci Pittsburg

July To See 12 Legion Department Conventions

INDIANAPOLIS Ind Twelve American Legion departments have scheduled their July conventions with dates and locations listing Bisbee Arizona July 4-6 Birmingham Alabama July 7-9 Lexington Kentucky July 8-10 Savannah Georgia July 8-10 Gulfport Mississippi July 14-17 Portland Oregon July 15-17 Missoula Montana July 21-23 Greenville South Carolina July 21-23 Burlington Vermont July 25-28 Alexandria Louisiana July 26-28 San Juan Puerto Rico July 27-28

Indianapolis Ind American Legion Arizona Bisbee Alabama Birmingham Kentucky Georgia Savannah G Tuy Fename South Carolina Greenville Vermont Burlington Louisiana Alexandria Puerto Rico San Juan

Country Store for sale in Mifflin PA with modern home

Established owner offers a country store in Mifflin County Pennsylvania with a strong reputation and large trading area. Net yearly income around 56 000 dollars with 12 000 dollars monthly front and operating expenses noted. Stocks and fixtures about 20 000 dollars. building sacrificed. terms arranged. See this historic offering from the former operator.

Mifplin

Americans Triumph 12 to 0 Over Nationals at Fenway Park

Ted Williams led a 14 hit barrage as the American League defeated the National League 12 to 0 in the All Star game at Fenway Park. Williams and Charley Keller each homered, Williams added multiple singles, and Vern Stephens contributed two RBIs after entering in the fifth inning. Rip Sewell, Claude Passeau, and Kirby Higbe struggled as the NL was unable to mount any sustained offense.

Boston Ted Williams Fenway Park Williams Charley Keller Bob Feller Sox Bunker Hill Rip Sewell Feller Hal Newhouser Jack Kramer Nationals Peanuts Lowry Chicago Cubs Newhouser Keller Claude Passeau Red Sox Vern Stephens St. Louis Browns Passeau Reailly Kirby Higbe Dodger Cinel Sewell Newhouset Kramer Participa

Cardinals Hit Nationals In Lopsided Showdown

Marty Marion was the sole NL pitcher to go the distance while Williams and Keller finished for the Americans in a one sided victory that avenged a 7-1 loss from 1944. The Nationals suffered a crushing defeat, likely their worst ever, and may be reluctant to play the game next summer.

Ted Marty Marion Cardinals Williams Keller Walloping Nationals

Major League All Star Game Today in Boston at 1:30 PM

Yesterday results show no games scheduled. The day notes no games in the National League or American League and highlights an upcoming Major League All Star game in Boston at 1 30 PM. A major company reported selling AR records to representatives and noted most Senators have them.

Pos Sevenales AR Records D- Reporter

Cleaning and Pressing Shop Seeks Buyer in Pittsburgh

A two owner cleaning and pressing shop in a prime Pittsburgh district offers weekly earnings over 200 dollars, low rent of 25 dollars monthly, and a complete set of equipment including a Chev panel truck. The ad invites an on-site acid-test at the owners’ expense to assess value, stating owners are not competent operators and the business could double with new management. Interested parties should write for a personal interview and facts to 396 Fourth Ave Pittsburgh Pa.

Pittsburgh

Pat and Babe Set OT Page in Golf Championship

Denver July 10 Pat Grant a plump Woman's Army Corps captain from Oklahoma and Babe Zaharias of Denver led the first round of the trans Mississippi golf championship. Grant shot 32 on the front nine, two strokes under the decade old record held by Patty Berg, as Zaharias dominated in the wake of a course record 68 in warmups.

Denver Pat Grant Army Corps Oklahoma Rocky Mountain Babe Zaharias Grant Cushing Okla Fort Bewis Wash Patty Card Patty Berg Minneapolis Mary Lou Baker Salt Lake City Galleriettes Mrs. Zaharias Babe Robert Manstead New Orleans Betty HaeMerle St Louis Zaharias Sam O'Neal Southwest Texas Links Odessa

Young golfer Marlene Bauer Leads After Qualifier

Long Beach 12 year old Marlene Bauer defeated Denver’s former Colorado champion E N Hyman to prove she is no flash in the pan. She faces Marilyn Smith of Wichita, Kansas, in today’s match as Smith beat Allene Nelson of Des Moines. The piece notes Hillman’s strike remark and labor leader’s defense amid criticism.

Marlene Bauer Long Beach Calif Hyman Denver Colorado Marilyn Smith Wichita Kansas Miss Smith Allene Nelson Des Moines Hillman

Classified rates and ads policy in Sentinel

Classified section outlines rates at two and one half cents per word for first insertion and one and a half cents per word for each addition. Minimum charge 55 cents. Ads must be consecutive and in regular column style with counting rules for initials and figures. House painting ad offers free estimate by Union Workmen.

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