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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1941

Page

6

Buccaneers Dump Dodgers Twice in Pittsburgh Showdown

New York’s Dodgers slumped two games behind the Cardinals after doubleheaders with the Pirates. Maurice Van Robays delivered a bases loaded double in the ninth to clinch the opener 4-3, and Rip Sewell fired a five hit shutout in the nightcap as Pittsburgh blasted eight runs in a fifth inning. DiMaggio homered and tripled for New York in a separate tilt, while Yankees split a pair with Chicago, leaving them 11 1 2 games ahead.

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Fragmented notice hints at local rental and lost item

OCR reads as a fragmentary local notice list. Mentions FOR RENT apartment at 384-1 and a lost item between Mapleain and Beech street near Dayton. Also shows garbled references to a commission and box address in Fairmont with unclear context.

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National League Yesterday's Baseball Results

Yesterday’s National League scores include Brooklyn sweeping Pittsburgh 8 to 4 in two games, Chicago defeating New York 9 to 2, Boston topping St. Louis 12 to 6 with Cincinnati 2 to 1 over Philadelphia and a 3 to 0 Pittsburgh victory over Brooklyn.

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Baseball Results And Schedule From Yesterday And Today

American League results show New York 9-3 over Chicago 5-7 and Philadelphia 8-7 over Detroit 1-0. Washington 4-5 tied St. Louis 3-3, Cleveland 4 defeated Boston 0. National League has no games scheduled today. Amel Jeanne has no bat scheduled today.

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Huntington sandlot classic closes with surprise finish

A fragmented note reports the Huntington sandlot classic at Charleston where Be and Atat Engineers faced off amid a Brom Tourney. The brief mentions a defeat and a Saturday setting with teams lingering on a final result.

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Athletics Sweep Tigers in Double Header to Tie White Sox

The Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 and 7-0 in Philadelphia to move within reach of the White Sox for fourth place. Washington also moved up by defeating the St. Louis Browns twice, 4-3 and 5-3, advancing in the standings.

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Smith Takes St Paul Open

Horton Smith of Pinehurst N C dazzled 7000 spectators with a 63 that secured the St Paul Open title on a 276 total 12 under par first prize 4600. Joplin Ghost era veteran finished near the lead with 277 as Thompson Chicopee placed third at 279 and a crowded field including Guldahl Bully Heather and others chased the top score.

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Howard Jones Passes Away Trojan Football Coach Dies at 56

Los Angeles reports football coach Howard Jones died of a heart attack at 56, ending a 29 season career at the University of Southern California. He led USC since 1925, coached 194 victories and 65 defeats, five Rose Bowl appearances all wins, and mentored 20 All-Americans. Athletic director Willis O Hunter awaited a national leader’s return before naming a successor, with Sam Barry as a likely interim option.

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TVIC Favored In Welterweight Title Bout

Promoters project a 20000 gate at Ruppert Stadium as Zigk seeks a second defense against Cochrane. Cochrane, a 26 year old redhead, wagers on himself while Zivie, the 15-1 champion from Pittsburgh, is a 4 to 1 favorite. Both camps predict knockouts in Newark’s Ruppert Stadium bout.

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Opening day doubleheader showcases wiry pitching duels

Yankees fall to White Sox in game one as Ruffing allows eight hits and Lee shuts down New York in game two. Reds star Derringer limits Phillies to five hits while Podgajny follows with a four hitter to win. Masi and Krist power Braves past Cardinals as Masi homers twice. Knott and McCraw combine for seven hit games to sweep Tigers. Heving throws six hit shutout against Red Sox. Van Robays drives in key runs as Pirates win both games. Hudson limits Senators to two hits until late. Leonard contains Browns for a seven hit effort.

Red Yankees Thornton Lee White Sox Chicago Lee Yankee Paul Derringer Reds John Podgajny Phillies Ineinnati Star Podgarny Phil Masi Braves Howard Krist Cardinals Masi Krist Jack Knott Lester McCrat Tigers Joe Heving Indians Red Babe-Dahlgren Cubs Giants Maurice van Robays Rip Sewell Pirates van Robays Rapente Sewell Sanate Sid Hudson Duard Senators Hudson Leonard Browns

State Teams Compete For Semi-Pro Baseball Title

Harrisville July 28 four teams report next Saturday for the fifth weekend of the 1041 West Virginia Semi Pro Baseball tournament. Topherpe of Morgantown Di Pont of Charleston City Iron Parkersburg Butea SSeS a oe

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Briez Briefs Highlight Pro Sports and Local Notes

A jumble of sports items prevails with Joe Louis and Lou Nova, York events, and praise for New Orleans Pelicans. Also mentions Newark and Buffalo, a baseball round of three in an inning, and golfer Turnesa’s son Dick shooting 100. Jack Dempsey’s camp, Hilly Conn’s brother, and naval reserve duties surface amid scattered scores and updates.

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Model Wife at Opera House Stars Powell and Blondell

Universal presents Model Wife at the Opera House with Dell, Dick Powell, and Blondell Bowell in a domestic comedy about a married couple. The preview praised the cast including Lee Bowman, Charlie Auggle, Ruth Dendelly, and Kate Jay, highlighting stylish gowns and witty misadventures.

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Grafton Wins at Fairmont in Baseball Clash

Grafton defeats Fairmont as Skyline Inn hosts backers in a seventh inning rally. Pitchers P. Wither and D. Robinson star for the locals with Swisher and Bwister in key roles behind the plate and mound. Skyline Inn earns a return game scheduled for August 10.

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Mountain State baseball and war news mixed in AP report

The AP summary blends Mountain State high school baseball results with World War II dispatches. Logan beat Welch 5 earlier actions saw Bluefield split a doubleheader with Ashland 7 6 before winning the finale 13 7. Reports mention German advances around Moscow and Soviet counter moves with casualties and captured equipment amid ongoing tank battles and strategic maneuvers.

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Nightly RAF raids strike western Germany report

The fifth night since early June with RAF activity in western Germany is reported. Shelter reports say civilians did not go to shelters. Berlin was targeted Friday night with German planes countering, and other areas were also attacked. At least three people were said to be killed.

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