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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1950

Page

2

Dodgers Reforge Palica Image In Old Story Twist

In a recurring baseball tale, Erv Palica of the Brooklyn Dodgers shows temperament problems, then improves under pressure. The Polo Grounds game and manager Bruce Edwards are cited as influences, with fans hoping Palica stays mad enough to keep pitching well. A Los Angeles note then pivots to tribal elder advice on staying calm to live longer.

Washington Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers Erv Palica Brooks Palica Bruce Polo New York Giants Edwards Phila Celphita Phillyn Los Angeles Princ Targumbie du Pea Plute

North-South Classic rosters hover near full as six players shy

North head coach Emil Dupke of Triadelphia seeks two more linemen to reach twenty one for the 17th North-South game at Laidley Field Charleston Friday night August 48. He has nineteen invited with Names including Robert Marks Clarksburg Victory and Gerald Martin Farmington among others. The South led by Joanny Cox Milton has nineteen on board with backs Donal Dailey Johnny Kline and others from Milton Huntington Charleston and Logan.

Emil Dupke Triadelphia West Virginia Grafton Sentinel Dupke William—Behrens Bobby Korn Tfindelpfila Cleon Boyce Grantsville William Ano Joanny Cox Milton Donal Dailey Johnny Kline Jack Stone Mount Hope

Home Run Epidemic Explain Home Run Epidemic

Washington recalls the delayed entry to spring training on March 1 and its impact on hitters and pitchers. Managers note rushed preparation caused uneven pace among top arms like Parnell Kinder Koslo Page and parts of the A’s staff, highlighting the danger of sore arms and the need for gradual training.

Washington Tellows Mel Parnell Ellis Kinder Red Sox Dave Koslo Giants Joe Page Yankees Philadelphia Athletic

Chadima reports giant corn in Mexico during long trip

Des Moines resident Chadima told neighbors near Swisher about corn he saw six feet tall with ears ready to pick though located nowhere near Swisher. He described a 5,982 mile automobile excursion into southern Mexico and said Mexican farming appeared as primitive as early Swisher settlement times a century ago.

Des Moines Iowa Chadima Swisher Mexico

Britain Needs Crematories in London

British cremation experts welcome a Health Ministry move allowing six new crematories but warn it only loosens a broader shortage. Cremation preference rises monthly while housing and schools compete for priority. The article notes Carthamin dye from safflower blossoms.

Britain London Health Ministry

Pitchers Ready to Start Training as Camps Open

The text notes pitchers were nearly ready to begin throwing as others arrived. It suggests the old rule letting each club set its own starting time will likely stay in force next year, with pitchers expected to be the first players in camp when training rings start.

Dalmatian Pup's Odd Foods and Quirky Traits Noted

A garbled local item mentions a four month old Dalmatian puppy with unusual behavior and a goat encounter, plus odd feeding preferences such as watermelons onions tomatoes cigarette butts oranges lemons matches and a lamp shade. It also notes only Massachusetts and Rhode Island fully mapped by the Geological Survey.

States Massachusetts Rhode Island Geological Survey

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