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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1946

Page

2

Dusak's pinch hit three run homer jolts pennant race

Ervin Dusak a 26 year old Cardinals rookie delivered a dramatic ninth inning three run homer off Joe Hatten to lift St Louis over the Dodgers as the pennant chase tightens. Chicago Cubs miss chance while Boston and Philadelphia win. Braves top Pirates. Browns beat Senators. White Sox top Athletics.

Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Big Mort Cooper Cincinnati Reds Schoolboy Rowe Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Browns Cleveland Washington Senators Jack Mer Portsider Edgar Smith Chicago White Sox Philadelphie Athletics Palc

Baseball Highlights from Yesterday's Games

The Associated Press notes Bobby Feller struck out seven to raise his season total to 202 as Cleveland beat Boston 6 3. Retioolboy Rowe blanked Cincinnati 2 0 for the Phillies. Voiselle and Rigney helped Boston topple Pittsburgh 10 0 with Voiselle pitching. Dusek hit a three run pinch hit homer in the Cards 5 4 win over Brooklyn. Vern Stephens and Al Zarilla combined for four hits each as St Louis beat Washington 7 1.

Bobby Feller Indians Cleveland Boston Retioolboy Rowe Phillies Cincinnati Cooper Braves Scattera Boston Fromttsburgh Voiselle Bill Rigney Voisélle Chicago Rigney Iay Dusek Cards Brooklyn Vern Stephens al Zarilia Browns St.Botis Washington

Grafton Brooms Stand Out As Best In Town

Local makers in Grafton boast their broom craft, claiming superiority with sturdy handles and durable swaths. Residents praise performance in kitchens sheds and workshops, noting long lasting quality and traditional handwork.

All-America conference teams teased by pro insight

Sports Roundup notes varied views on All-America Conference clubs entering training camps. A pundit groups New York and Los Angeles atop the list, with Cleveland San Francisco and Miami in the second tier, and Brooklyn Chicago and Buffalo in the third, citing pro coaches' adapting to the pro game. Historical notes mention Cap Anson as a bowler, Kip Selvach’s ABCC doubles win, and a golf and baseball ace from Lawrence. Short items reference Yankees shakeup talk, Olean Pony League proxy aid, Rip Miller at Annapolis, and Frank Murray vacationing near Green Bay in a former Stock residence.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Los Angeles Ray Flaherty Dad Degroot Cleveland San Francisco Miami Paul Brown Buck Shaw Jack Meagher Brooklyn Chicago Buffalo Cap.Anson Angens Cap Kip Selvach Kansas Lawrence Golfe Larry McPhail Yankees Olean N. Y Spencer Harris Harris Oilers Mulleavy Rip Miller Annapolis West Point Frank Murray Marquette U Green Bay Wis Frederick Stock Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nelson Favored Over Rogan for Chicaged Golf Open

Chicago July 17 Nelson Hogan tests new putters as he chases the Victory Open at Medinah after a string of putting jitters and late slips. He is bracketed with Frank Stranahan Betty Jameson and Chick Evans in a strong foursome as Ben Hogan seeks a high finish to rebound from recent misstarts.

Chicago Ben Hogan Guffer Country Club Hogan Nelson Columbus Kansas Little Ben Band Medinah Calumet Club Lord Byron Frank Stranahan Toledo Kansas City Betty Jameson Chick Evans

Baseball Standings and Leaders From Yesterday and Today

National League yesterday Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 2 0. Today's games list Chicago Boston St Louis New York Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia St Louis Tomorrow Michigan? Wait This item lists Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia St Louis New York Chicago Boston Boston Chicago New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Philadelphia St Louis night Statistical leaders include Hopp Boston batting average .381 Runs Musial St Louis 65 RBIs Slaughter St Louis 70 Hits Musial St Louis 122 Doubles Musial St Louis 26 Triples Musial St Louis 9 Home runs Mize New York 18 Stolen bases Reiser Brooklyn 21 Pitching Rush Chicago 6 1 Washington 3 5 5 Runs Williams Boston 89 RBIs Williams Boston 83 Hits Pesky Boston 106 Doubles Vernon Washington 31 Triples Lewis Washington 10 Home runs Williams Boston

Chicago Boston St. Louis New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh American League National League Hopp Musial Slaughter Mize Reiser Rush Williams Pesky Vernon

State Archers Set Two Week Doe and Deer Hunt

Charleston July 17. Archers may hunt does and deer during a two week season and hunters using firearms may shoot them for one day this fall at Watoga State Park Conservation Director Jack Shipman announced The archery season runs November 13 to November inclusive and firearms will be permitted on December 2 Legal bucks with one or both antlers forked will be legal as well as the does The deer herd at the park has grown large enough to threaten ornamented plantings even in public areas It will be the first time in West Virginia conservation history that does have been legal game Hunters must be licensed and obtain a special permit to hunt in the park and must check out at end of hunting day to exhibit any skills.

Charleston Watoga State Park Jack Shipman

Stranahan Gains Favor as Chicago Open Contender

Toledo amateur Frank Stranahan, praised for a 14-under 72-hole Kansas City showing, credits Byron Nelson for a late tuneup that lifts him among favorites in the Chicago Victory Open field. Nelson’s protege, 23, teams with Evans and Jamesson in preliminaries as the elite pro field assembles.

Chicago Frank Stranahan Toledo Byron Nelson Nelson Kansas City Park Lord Byron Stranahan Boy Nelson Betty Jameson Chick Evansa Bobby Jones Johnny Goodmean Lawson

Spokane Athetics Richest Tourneys Offer Prizes

Spokane Athletics round table promoted a 16000 hole in one golf tournament as the nation s richest. Curt Soften, a veteran from Spokane, won first prize a 5000 airplane on day three of the two week contest. Directors added 5000 more for another airplane though the prize list still showed a 3000 town sed award and other cash prizes.

Spokane Spokane — Athletics Round Table Claiman Cie Cee Curt ‘Soften Round Table Board of Directors

Army golfers tied for lead in European theater championships

Paris July 17 Two Army golfers in civilian life shared the lead as 51 G I shot makers from seven major army commands moved into the second round of the European theater championships at St. Cloud. Pvt Matthew Cison of Glenwood Tl former Glenwood country club pro and Sir Joseph Noviello, once an assis.

Paris Ufe St. Cloud Matthew Cison Glenwood Glenwood Country Club Joseph NoViello

The Pony Express and Early Postal Networks

A historical note recalls organized post services before Christ, highlights the Pony Express from St Joseph Missouri to the Pacific, and mentions rapid modern mail by wire and radio facsimile. It emphasizes swift communication and cautions about spelling and rash statements in reproduced messages.

Pony Express St. Joseph Pacific Globe

Amateur golf round yields tight scores in wet conditions

Joe Turnesa at Westchester Country Club in New York tied with TE yesterday in a rain soaked first round. Lieut. Stanley Calder of Montclair was one stroke back with 79, while Loyal Loving of White Sulphur Springs and Pvt. Phil Atkins of San Antonio tied with 805.

Joe Turnesa Westchester Country Club New York Tes Stanley Calder Montclair New Jersey Loyal Loving White Sulphur Springs W. Va Phil Atkins San An Tonio Tex

Classified advertising rates and sale notices blast tainted text

The Sentinel details classified rates two and a half cents a word for the first insertion and one and a half cents for each subsequent insertion. It lists miscellaneous for sale items including a white breakfast room set, an electric refrigerator, a washing machine, two young cows, a glider and porch chair, a seven room house with down payment, a table model casting tool, a sewing machine repair service, and Christmas card sets. The column warns about proper classification, minimum charges, word counting rules, and emphasizes reporting errors promptly.

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