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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

2

Blueville Blues Schedule With Nestorville Next Monday Night

Blueville Blues, coached by George Stobison, aim to rebound after a 5-4 loss last night as they host Nestorville next Monday under lights at Philippi Athletic field. Beaumont leads Tyrart Valley. Pruntytown beat Blueville last night 5-4 in a late surge.

Pruntytown Blueville Blues Nestorville Philippi Ted Barson County George Stobison Tygart Valley Jeusuc Fetterman Blueville

Pirates Clip Braves in 13-Run Victory at Boston

The Pittsburgh Pirates pounded 13 hits to beat the Boston Braves 13-4 before 12,689 at Boston. Wally Westlake and Ray Mueller homered as Sam Jethroe drove in three runs and stole a base. Vern Biorford started for the Braves, last six decisions, while Bob Hogue yielded the final two Pittsburgh runs in the eighth. Earl Torgeson extended his hitting streak to 18, matching Westlake's 13th four bagger with Bell aboard in the fifth.

Boston Pittsburgh Pirates Wally Westlake Ray Mueller Boston Braves Sam Jethroe Pirates Vern—Biford Bob Hogue Pittsburgh Earl Torgeson James Westlake Bageer Vane Cius Bell Mueller Iss Ube Eason Dulinger Hopp Philips O'Connell Isnerator Beard Oo Bell Westlake Murtaugh Mu Ag Queen Krrtsfield Jethroe Torgeson Elliott Gordon Casper Holmes Kerr Marshall St Bielford Olmo Hall Bickford Hogue Ate

Bums Ride Russell as Brooklyn Topps Cardinals 7-5

Brooklyn Didgers beat the St Louis Cardinals 7-5 as Jim Russell led with two home runs. Stan Musial extended his 30 game hitting streak but Brooklyn starter Breechen allowed the two homers. Russell hit a first inning homer and a fifth inning shot off Red Munger to pace the victory, Brooklyn’s 12th win over St Louis this year.

Brooklyn Stan Musial Jim Russell St. Louis Cardinals Russell Harry Breeheen Pawl Pittsburgh Boston

Legion Juniors Playoff Tilt Between Beckley Welch

Beckley and Welch renew a best-of-three Area Six American Legion Junior baseball series today after rain washed out yesterday. If needed, Game 2 is in Welch tomorrow and Game 3 in Mullens Saturday, with the winner advancing to the State Tournament starting August 9 in Oak Hill.

Beckley American Legion Junier Welch Nice Mullens Oak Hill

Major League Baseball National League Results

Yesterday's NL games featured Brooklyn 7 over St Louis 5 New York 3 over Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 6 over Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 8 over Boston 4 Standings show Philadelphia leading with 54 wins and 38 losses St Louis and Brooklyn close behind New York 43 46 and Chicago 39 47 in the middle pack Cincinnati 37 52 and Pittsburgh 33 53 at the bottom.

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Baseball matchups and standings from a rain-soaked doubleheader

The schedule lists American League games Boston at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland plus New York at St. Louis and Chicago at Philadelphia as night events. Standings show New York leading the circuit with Boston and Detroit trailing, while Washington and St. Louis hover midtable. Lignite noted as a mineral found in several states and Montan wax is described as extracted from lignite.

Chicago Philadelphia Minner Sissons Pittsburgh Boston Wetle Spahn Detroit Cleveland New York St. Louis Washington Ed Rains

Rules Clinic Set for August 18 in Charleston

West Virginia Football Officials Association announces a rules clinic in Charleston on August 18 in connection with the North South All Star game. Key officers presiding include Paul Venard, Patrick Tork, Gordon Kimmon, and Doc Fitch. Out-of-state experts will not attend this year.

Charleston West Virginia” Football Officials Association Paul’ Steinbicker Paul Venard Beckley Patrick Tork

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