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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1955

Page

2

National Pro Gradsters 29 Cities 20 States To Look On

The NFL opens its 86 game pre season exhibition with Rams at Fort Ord and a broad charity schedule across 28 cities in 20 states. Commissioner Bell notes about 500000 dollars yearly for charity. Numerous cross country games span August to September across cities including Long Beach Portland Spokane Philadelphia and Chicago.

Philadelphia National Football League Los Angeles Rams Ford Ord Long Beach Calif Pacific Northwest Bert Bell Washington Oregon NFL Tex Florida Missouri Tennessee Carolina Arkansas Selmede Alabama Los Angeles Fort Ord Pittsburgh Portland Ore San Francisco Cleveland College All Stars Chicago Baltimore Hershey Sacramento New York Green Bay Spokane Wash Detroit Dallas Seattle Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Jacksonsville Fla Akron Ohio Mobile Ala Dwis Oe Et Louis Oeana Los Angele Miami Memphis Tenn Charleston W. Va Minnepadlis Minn Winston Salem N C Hicago Bears Little Rock Ark

Sandor Inaros Sets Mile Mark in Finland Meet

Hungarian officer Sandor Inaros set a new mile pace during a Finland Hungary track meet, running 1 500 meters in 3 740.8 seconds and shaving a second from John Landy’s mas landmark. The report notes his aim to challenge the Australian record.

Helsinka Finland John Landy Sandor Iberos Hungary Landy

Results By United Press American League standouts and scores

A condensed score summary from the American and National Leagues lists game results, pitching decisions, and key scorers. Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Brooklyn details include runners, hits, and loss outcomes with pitchers such as Lary, Turley, Wynn, and Crandall.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Bears Cleveland Los Angeles Denver Colo Green Bay Chicago Cardinals Milwaukee Detroit New York Baltimore Buffalo United Press Boston Kansas City Washington Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati American League Lary Coleman R. Wilson Schallock Zuzerink Smith Johnson Pierce Loliar Turley Konstanty Berra Wynn Mossi Narleski Hogan Parnell Henry Hurd Kinder White Gomez Giei Katt Rush Hillman Chiti Phila Dickson Negray Seminick Buhl Crandall Pittslegh Hall Donoso Kline Atwell Schmidt Burbdrink Cinet Craig Campanella Fowler Staley Minarcin Klippstein Grose Burgest United Press American Association Indianapolis St. Paul Toledo Omaha Minneapolis Louisville Charleston Nashville Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile Little Rork

Indianapolis Speedway Gets Resurfacing Job

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will spend about 100000 dollars to resurface more than half of the 2 1 2 mile track where the Memorial Day 500 mile race is held.

Indianapolis Speedway Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Playgrounds Crown Winners Crown Taylor County Titles

Taylor County playgrounds crowned champions after tryouts at Maple Avenue. West Side Junior basketball beat Maple Avenue 44 16 to win the Junior League title as Magnifico and Harrison led scorers for the losers. Open court Collegians defeated West Side 36 26 to claim the senior basketball crown. East End captured the softball title with a 15 8 win over Beaumont.

Taylor County Playgrounds Maple Avenue West Side Cross Holden Magnifico Harrison Bollinger Shirley DeMose Fetterman Katy Milinovich Maple Ave East End Beaumont

Umpire Rescues Driver from River in Germany

Sgt. Elmore L. Hobbs of Paxico Missouri, back from umpiring a baseball game in Stuttgart, tossed his rubberized chest protector to a car driver in the river. The man grabbed the float and made it to shore safely.

Stuttgart Germany Elmore L. Hobbs Paxico Hobbs

Ten Thousand Dutch Trudge Four Day Walk For Fun

About 10 000 people from MIEMEGEN, Holland and elsewhere walked Holland roads in a four day charity trek dubbed the world s largest individual sporting event. No times or scores, all finishers receive a bronze cross. American and British soldiers joined the effort.

Miemegen Holland

White Sox Triumph Tops Tight Pennant Race At Yankee Stadium

The White Sox cling to a slim lead in the pennant chase after a 3-2 thriller at New York, with Marty Marion hailing a mighty victory. Billy Pierce fanned Jerry Coleman with the bases loaded and two out in the ninth, signaling a potential shift in the tight standings among the Yankees, Indians, and Tigers.

Billy Pierce Jerry Coleman Yanks Sox Marty Marion White Sox Yankee Stadium

White Sox seize first in AL with win over Yankees

The Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees in their park to capture sole possession of the American League lead. The Sox had briefly held the top spot earlier in June and July but this time aim to stay atop the standings.

Chicago White Sox Yankees Windy City Whizbangs Confid

Milwaukee Giants Pitcher Gomes Struck by Muscle Spasm

Milwaukee manager Leo Durocher said Ruben Gomes will be ready to pitch again Sunday after suffering a muscle spasm while facing the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

Milwaukee H New York ‘Giants Ruben Gomes Chicago Cubs Leo Duro Cher

Meyer Reinstated by Dodgers After 30 Day DL

Veteran right handed pitcher Russ Meyer has been reinstated by the Brooklyn Dodgers after a 30 day disabled list stint. Meyer returns to active status as a pitcher for the team.

ST. Louis JR Russ Meyer Brooklyn Dodgers

He Wins Auto Needs Highway

Fisherman Sigurd Pedersen in Tysfjord Norway today won a shiny new American automobile in a lottery. He ponders how to use the car as no roads exist in the remote area.

Tysfjord Norway Sigurd Pedersen

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