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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1946

Page

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Jaycee Boxing Card Delivers Multiple KO Wins in Grafton

A Jaycee boxing event in Grafton drew over 1,000 spectators with a knockout and three technical knockouts. Herb Hawkins and Bill Berry fought in the 126-pound class, Jimmy Cassell delivered a fast TKO in the 120-pound welterweight bout, and Arch ie Evans earned a TKO in the 125-pound class. Other bouts featured Pat Murphy, Richard Boston, Bill Frazier, Jimmy Carroll, Vance Sinclair, and Jim Cantonese with notable decisions and a dramatic KO by Carroll. Officials included Romer Cassi, Roy Amnett, Tom Oli, and Frank Coleman.

Jaycee Grafton Ian A. Co Morgantown Junior Chamber of Commerce Herb Hawkins Bill Berry An A.C Berry Hawkins Jimmy Feury Prentytown George Cassell Cassell Pat Murphy Cumberland Ian Don Post Archie Evans James Bolan Prantytown Evans Mike Cassell Baltimore Richard Boston Dave Moran Boston Giver Moran Bill Frazier Herman Stavall Zan Esision

Roundup Sports Opinions and Notes From July

A brisk sports column by Hugh Fullerton Jr covers baseball morale after wartime hopes dwindled with teams like the Cubs and Dodgers. Other items include Bert Palmer’s quirky bike assist, Tony Galento refereeing in the Pacific Northwest, and rumors about West Point moves and Navy linebacker trips.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Cubs Schmitz Dodgers Bert Palmer Ottawa Canada Bert Tony Galento Pacific Northwest Primo Car- Nera Scranton Miners Hart

Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday and Today

Yesterday American League results Boston edged Chicago 3 2 Cleveland beat Philadelphia 7 3 New York tied 3 3 with St Louis Washington defeated Detroit 1 0 National League Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 4 2 Pittsburgh 7 New York 3 Boston 8 Chicago 3 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4 Today Chicago at Boston Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Chicago Tomorrow American League St Louis at Boston Chicago at New York Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington National League Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Boston at St Louis New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago

Boston Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia New York St. Louis Washington Detroit Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh

Williams leads Boston as 352 runs and 26 homers set pace

Williams of Boston tops the season with 352 runs and 26 home runs while driving 90 runs batted in. Berardino of St. Louis collects 112 hits and Vernon of Washington hits lu doubles as Lewis of Washington nets 10 triples.

Williams Boston Berardino St. Louis Vernon Washington Lewis Jectaion Baker Case Cleve and Crane — Newhouser Detroit

Sunflower Legionnaire Debuts in Kansas City

TOPEKA, Kan. The 37th department publication of The American Legion, The Sunflower Legionnaire, debuted here with the July 1946 issue. Marvin Goebel serves as editor and the magazine will be a 3 column 16 page publication with photos and color. Circulation is set at 6000 per issue due to paper shortages, mailed to posts at 10 percent of their membership.

Topeka Kan American Legion Sunflower Legionnaire Marvin Goebel National Public’ Relations Commission of the

Dodgers Flounder as Cards Move Ahed in Pennant Race

In a tense early July stretch, St Louis Cardinals seize sole lead while Dodgers slump on a six game skid. Phillies edge closer with a 5-4 win as Brooklyn fights to rebound. other scores include Boston Braves, Chicago Cubs, and Yankees. Oxide notes on Rissuto’s return and Coan’s inside the park homer for Washington.

Jack Hand Associated Press Brooklyn Cardinals Dodgers St. Louis Gowanus Brooks Cincinnati Bill Lee Chicago Cubs Boston Braves Claude Passeau Bruins Pittsburgh Dave Koslos Jinz New York Preacher Roe Ed Bahr Johnny Lanning Boston Red Sox Chicago Tor McBride Joe Gordon Mel Queen Queen Yankee Phil Rissu Gil Coan Washington Detroit Dizzy Trout Cleveland Russ Christopher

Waterbury Card Ends with Morning Knockouts

Yesterday's boxing results list Charley Chaney of Waterbury stopping Bob Gorman in the 2nd round at 160 1 2 pounds. Tommy Bell of North Adams knocked out Willard Buckless of Saugus at 152. Erv Sarlin of Pittsburgh scored a TKO over Charley Roth of Akron at 188 in six rounds.

Waterbury Conn Charley K. O” Chaney Baltimore Bob Gorman New York North Adams Mass Tommy Bell Youngstown Willard Buckless Saugus Pittsburgh Erv Sarlin Charley Roth Akron

McNeill and Greenberg Hold Ground in Eastern Clay Tennis

In New York on July 19 seed McNeill of Orange New Jersey and Greenberg of Chicago reached the quarter finals at the Jackson Heights clay championships. McNeill defeated Alejo Russell in a tight three setter 8-6 2-6 6-1 after trailing 2-5 in the first. Greenberg beat Gayle Kellogg 3-6 6-3 6-2 despite Kellogg’s net rushes and early lead in the third.

New York Don McNeill Orange N. J Wey- Mour Greenberg Chicago Jackson Heights McNeill Alejo Russell Buenos Aires Greenburg Gayle Kellogg la Jolla Calif Russell Kellogg Greenberg

Blizzard Sees UMW Benefit Push For Wage Claims

Blizzard cites wage contracts across district 50 and plans to press for retroactive portal-to-portal pay. He claims UMW leadership paves the way for members to receive billions in gains under court rulings. He warns manufacturers nationwide face court actions to secure the money.

Ned District 50 Blizzard United Mine Workers

Nelson Faces Trim Readied In Chicago Victory Open

Defending champion Byron Nelson headed for trimming as the Chicago Victory National Open opened with 55 pros and 17 amateurs. The 72-hole event at a 6929 yard par 71 course features pro am and pro senior titles with top players like Johnny Bulla Harold McSpaden and Ben Hogan in contention. Ferrier and Stafancik led the pro amateur with a 291, while Nelson and amateur partner Stranahan posted 147.

Chicago Byron Nelson Johnny Bulla Harold Jug) McSpaden Ben Hoga Bulla McSpaden Arnold Minkley Hogan Louise Suggs Lithia Springs Miss Suggs Jim Ferrier San Francisco Mike Stafancik Ober Ind Frank Muscles) Stranahan Toledo Kansas City Nelson Simon-pure George Dawson Glen Ellyn Til Dawson

Tate College Grid Season Schedule Released for Fairmont

July 19 athletic director Jasper Calebank announced a tight football schedule for the Pairmont State Falcons marking the first season since wartime interruption. The Palcons will host four games and travel to four others, facing Glendale, West Virginia Tech, Bethany, Indiana Pa, Slippery Rock Pa, Concord at Athens, Shepherd at Shepherdstown, and California Pa along with Potomac State at Keyser in a nine game slate.

Fairmont Jasper H.calebank Pairmont State Falcons Brent Snodgrass Calebank Palcons Glendale Glenville West Virginia Tech Bethany Indiana Slippery Rock Concord Athens Shepherd Shepherdstown California West Virginia Potomac State Keyser Dana G. Lough Potomac Montgomery Shepard Davis and Elkins California Pa West Liberty

Louis Regains League Lead With 4-Run Victory Over Paulie

Joe Gordon hit a two run homer in the fourth as the Yankees beat the Mets or Pirates? unclear. Gil Coan homered for an early lead and Washington rode a scoreless duel into a 10 inning victory.

Louis Paulie Joe Gordon Yankees Queen Brownies Gil Coan Senators Dutch ‘Nard Dizzy Trout

For Sale Walnut bed springs and mattress set

Classified ad notes rates two and a half cents per word with a 55 cent minimum line and word counts. Items listed include walnut bed springs, mattress set, ramp dresser, leather bed Davenport chair and a white fast room set. Kalamazoo Sales & Service offers cleaning and repair parts for furnaces and new air furnaces at 115 Fairmont, Fairmont 401.

Kalamazoo Fairmont Pairmont W. Vi

Notice of Claims in Clyde C. Moran Estate Probate

Notice to creditors and heirs of Clyde C Moran deceased to present all claims with vouchers verified at J Guy of Accounts West Main Street Grafton Taylor County West Virginia by January 26 1947. In addition a 1944 chancery order in Lawson B Gaines divorce custody alimony and costs case is summarized with notice to appear and respond.

Clyde C. Moran Igned Clyde C West Maiin Street Grafton Taylor County West Virginia J. Guy Virginia Circuit Court Bilda R. Gaines Ger Pike Lawson B. Gaines Ali

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