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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1946
Page
2
The Associated Press notes Teddy Williams is likely American League MVP if Boston wins the pennant after a 11 point batting burst lifting his average to .365. He hit for the cycle in yesterday's 14-4 win, aiding a 64-game pace lead. Ferriss and Dobson push for 21 and 10+ wins respectively as Boston eyes the title.
Sports column reviews curveball woes in 1946, Shaughnessy’s rookie critique, and Dodgers’ downfall. Highlights Marion Pugh’s Miami Seahawks claim, John Mastrangelo’s summer work, John B. Kelly’s Atlantic City link, Berce returns to Marquette, Sangalli’s Bronx son rough at bat, Joe Louis entering publicity with Billy Rowe, Tulane U basketball moves to New Orleans Coliseum, Satchel Paige’s long scoreless stints and August return, and Lou Housma as William and Mary’s standout lineman.
Johnny Gee came out of a year’s retirement to beat the Reds 2-1 on a Willard Marshall homer and Benny Warren blast. The win moved New York into fourth place, one game ahead of Boston’s Braves.
Hoover Cleaner Service presents authorized repair with genuine parts and factory trained mechanics at Carl Jones Store in Fairment.
Yesterday results show Boston 5 7 and St. Louis 0 4 among others with mixed scores across leagues. Tomorrow schedule features Boston at Chicago and New York at St. Louis in American League plus National League matchups including St. Louis at New York and Cincinnati at Boston.
Charleston July 22 Wild life projects in the state will receive 43 734 14 in Pittman Robertson federal aid funds Conservation Director Jack Shipman said the sum must be matched by the state three to one or 25 cents of state money for each 75 cents of federal aid It is the largest grant except for the 999 658 01 obtained in 1942 and compares with 11 420 received last year The funds support one game refuge a turkey project and another related effort
Byron Nelson, golf's leading money winner, aimed to extend his lead in the All-American tournament at Tom O Shantey after closing with a five under 279 to win the Chicago Victory Open. Harold Jug McSpaden finished runner up at 281, Chandler Harper took third with 262, and Nelson's win pushed his earnings past 19,500 with Hogan still ahead overall at 25,400. Nelson, fatigued but confident, plans to keep playing the money circuit before 1948.
Charleston July 22 hunting of doe deer will be permitted this year in West Virginia for the first time with a one day open season at Watoga state park on December 2. The park will be open except for safety zones and only spike bucks will be protected. A special open season will run from Nov 18 to Nov 4. Crossbows are prohibited and ers will use bows of at least 45 pound pull with broadhead arrows at least one inch wide. The move aims to reduce the park herd and damage to plantings. In addition to regular licenses, park permits are required.
Charles Armentrout analyzes how ex-GIs over scholastic age may join high school sports in West Virginia. Issue arises as 20-year-olds become ineligible, while some states raised ages to aid veterans. Wheeling hosts an All-Star game pitting veterans against recent grads, with North-South in Charleston drawing large crowds and limits set on eligible players. Coaches Brown and Weber report strong statewide talent as draft concerns ease.
Shipman explained that Pittman Robertson funds come from a federal tax on arms and ammunition. The funds are apportioned among states by total forest areas and the number of licenses sold, supporting six large forest projects, game management, and a beaver research program in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.
Public notice from Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County West Virginia for William H Towles deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by January 18 1947 at 207 West Main Street Grafton WV. beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Also notice for Lulu Reynolds estate with claims due by January 10 1947 at same address.
About 30 top college representatives from 18 conferences gathered at the Western Conference offices at the invitation of Big Ten commissioner Kenneth J. Wilson to discuss preventing semi professional practices in college sports. Wilson warned schools seek the boy instead of the school, urging a uniform plan across conferences to curb perceived evil influences. Artie Eilers of the Missouri Valley Conference said action is urgent to preserve amateurism amid reports of stolen players and rising intercollegiate tensions.
AP report highlights Ted Williams batting cycle in a 7-4 Red Sox win over the Browns aided by Dave Ferriss seven-hit shutout work. Stan Spence drives in runs for Washington in a 2-1 win over Cleveland, while Bevens and Kuhel power wins for Yankees and White Sox respectively. Musial and Dusak lift Cardinals to 8-4 over Boston as Lombardi blanks Pirates 3-0 for Dodgers. Borowy and Ennis split a Cubs-Phillies route with Borowy earning a complete game.
The report notes Ennis, hitting four of eight off Borowy, won the second game 4-2 following a homer in the third inning. The remainder lists varied OCR remnants including 1947 estate notices and unrelated curiosities about type in Korea and banasa plant height, plus probate notices for Frank R. Morgan and Samantha Bord in 1946 1947 with dates and addresses in Grafton and Taylor County West Virginia.
Short classified line indicating Kalamazoo sales and service for cleaning and repair parts. May list parts for appliances or tools. Likely an ad fragment offering repair services and spare parts in Kalamazoo area.
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