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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1946

Page

2

Senior Circuit Hits Open, Money Looms For Cards, Dodgers, Cubs

In the tight National League race, St. Louis and Brooklyn sit tied for first at 43-34 as the Cardinals chase a pivotal road swing to New York and Boston. Chicago and Brooklyn battle for position while Boston leads the American League, with New York and Detroit rallying behind. Ted Williams eyes the hitting records as the season heats up with crucial series ahead.

Jack Hand Associated Press Cardinals Dodgers Cubs Boston Red St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago New York Giants Bt. Louis Mel Ott Red Birds Brooks Eddie Dyer Polo Grounds Braves Boston Ebbetsfield Durocher Bob Ramarott St. Louiy Giffitson IL New York Red Sox New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio Detroit Washington Ted Williams

Califormia golfer leads in second round at Wellshire

Jim Glark, 25, from Long Beach, shot a 64 to hold a five stroke lead in the national links tournament second qualifying round at Wellshire Municipal course. Forty years after a 64 in Spokane, Glark again matched par with seven birdies and strong irons, as Buck Gann and Arthur St. John posted 69s to stay close.

Denver Jimmy Clark Wellshire Municipal Long Beach U.S.G.A Spokane Wash Clark Marine Corps States Canada Hawaiian Islands Buck Gann Arthur St. John Tulsa Okla Wellshire Talbert Smith Alameda Calif John Jewett Gary Ind

Lawmakers Narrowly Back Compromise On Price Controls

Debate looms in the House as Rep Wolcott of Michigan opposes the conference committee’s compromise allowing the OPA a one year lease on life with price ceilings on meat poultry milk and other foods by August 204. A three member board will decide by then whether the lid stays. Restoration of controls on other manufactured goods follows.

House Rep. Wolcott R.mich Senate House Conference Wolcott Michigan OPA

June Arrests Less Than Those For May

Charleston July 23 arrests in June for fish game and forestry violations dropped 22 percent from May to 148. Chief Game Protector R B Harris reports fines total 2515 and costs 580.85. Convictions reached 129 with 1, cases dismissed, one defendant sent to the grand jury, and juvenile referrals noted.

Charleston Harris The Conservation Commission Grand Jury

Argentine polo stars light up Long Island in exhibition

The El Trebol squad from Argentina wowed spectators on Long Island in a display tying the current sports boom to the 1920s golden era. Led by Luis and Heriberto Duggan and ten-goal players Carlos and Julio Menditeguy, they showcased top-class pony breeding, training, and sales while hinting at an international trophy bid next year. A Mexican team is slated for September to start international matches.

Hugh Fullserton, JR New York Long Island el Trebol Luis Heriberto Duggan Carlos Julio Menditeguy Mexico Memphis Chicks Southern Association

Ticks Attacking Foxes in Charleston Area

Frank M. Johnson of the conservation commission notes wood ticks may help reduce the gray fox population. Doy Rollyson, in Lewis county, taught farmers trapping after rabies reports. he reported a cray fox killed on a highway was nearly covered with ticks but not rabid. Ticks and rabies cited as natural checks on fox numbers.

Charleston Nature Frank M. Johnson The Conservation Commission Johnson Doy Rollyson Lewis County

Ducks Nest In Ritchie

Charleston July 23 wildlife notes report to the conservation commission say wild ducks were nesting along the Hughes River in Ritchie County. Game protector Millard E. Haynes did not identify species. Technician W R DeGarmo notes wood ducks commonly nest in West Virginia and other species, including mallards, have nested in the state. George Washington breakfasted on three small Indian hoe cakes and three cups of tea.

Charleston The Conservation Commission Millard E. Haynes Ritchie County Hughes River W. R. DeGarmo West Virginia George Washington

Major League Leaders Summary of Major Stats

National League leaders include Hopp Boston for batting and Musial St Louis for runs batted in hits and doubles while Mize New York tops home runs with Reiser Brooklyn in stolen bases. Pitching leaders Rush Herring both 61 wins and .857 era. American League lists Williams Boston across batting runs RBIs and hits Vernon Washington doubles Lewis Washington home runs Williams and Case Cleveland for steals Newhouser Detroit leads pitching with 183 857. Oil and gasoline defined as hydrocarbons combining hydrogen and carbon.

Associated Press Hopp Boston Musial St. Louis Slaughter Mize New York Reiser Brooklyn Rush Chicago Herring Williams Boson Vernon Washington Lewis Case Cleveland Newhouser Detroit

Magazine and Catalogue Pick Up Offer at Mendelson Yard

A notice seeking old magazines and catalogues for payment per pound. Deliveries to Mendelson Junk Company at 731 Te Son avenue.

Mendelson Jnk

Recruiting Grid At Center Of Amateurism Debate In Colleges

Chicago July 23 Representatives from about 200 colleges and 19 conferences met to discuss recruiting athletes and combat semi professionalism in postwar seasons. A policy upholding amateurism and possible sanctions such as removing offending schools from schedules may be proposed to the NCAA council. The discussion touched on transfers from VMI to Navy and a five player move deemed settled by rival conference officials.

Chicago Ncaa Council NCAA Kenneth L. Wilson Virgin Military Institute United States Naval Academy VMI Allison Hubert Navy Lynn Chewing Billy Noftsinger Virginia Billy Hawkins St. Hart William Cooper VML

House Panel Warns On Railroad Bankruptcy Threats

A congressional committee warns that proposed measures could greatly impair junior bondholders and wipe out vast investments of stockholders. It cites prior I C C actions that erased thousands of small investors and foresees many more losses, including widows and orphans and railroad workers.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of Cooper estate

Legal advertising to claimants and beneficiaries of the estate of George F. Cooper Sr deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers verified at the office on West Main Street Grafton Taylor County West Virginia by January 27 1947 or be barred from benefits. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Dated July 23 1946 J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts.

George F. Cooper George F. Cooper, Sr West Main Street Grafton Taylor County West Virginia J. Guy Allender

Standings and schedules from today's and tomorrow's games

The list shows today's NBA style game pairings including Boston at Chicago New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Sven Washington at Detroit Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at New York and Cincinnati at Boston plus Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Tomorrow's schedule lists American League Boston at Chicago New York at St Louis Washington at Chicago and Brooklyn with scattered garbled entries.

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

Classified advertising rates and sample notice

Sentinel classified ads outline pricing two and a half cents per word for the first insertion and one and a half cents per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge 55 cents. Includes example and contact line for H L Little sewing service at 132 West Main. 90-6ts.

Sentinel Grafton H. L. Little West Main Street

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