New York Giants Surge in Pennant Chase on Pitching Power
Giants run of shutouts tightens NL race as Jansen Hartung and Kaslo dominate. Kaslo’s rise highlights manager Durocher’s tweaks. Dodgers beat Cardinals, Braves extend lead. Boston tops Detroit as Kramer and Goodman homer for the Red Sox in a wide week.
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Eddleman Clears Bar After Embarrassing Start in Olympic High Jump
At Wembley July 30 opening day of Olympic track featured qualifying in the high jump. Dwight Eddleman of Illinois failed his first attempt while still in a sweat suit and were it not for his second try clearance at 1.87 meters he might have exited. Vern McGrew and George Stanich also advanced as 1.84 meters proved a tough barrier with 30 jumpers still active.
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Wheeling Downs Open 55 Day Meeting With Inaugural Feature
Wheeling is ready for a 55 day racing meet at the two and a half million dollar track. The inauguration feature is a six and a half furlong dash for three year olds and upward, headlining an eight race card on opening day.
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Seabright Roundup highlights young Californians faltering
Two top California prospects Bob Falkenburg and Pancho Gonzales dropped out of the Seabright tournament. Dorfman criticized Gonzales ground strokes while observers noted Falkenburg must drill to adapt to faster play. Other notes include Olympic ski trials and Buffalo Bills terrain, plus a boxing card planned for Ebbets Field.
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Baseball leaders and dairy population note from 1945
List of American and National League batting leaders with figures for Williams DiMaggio Musial and others, plus top pitchers and fielding stats. Also notes declining dairy cows since 1945 and lobster weight ranges.
Sidelined by New A and B Class Basketball Plan
Charles R. Lewis reports that West Virginia high school basketball will adopt Class A and B divisions next season. The Board of Athletic Appeals will confirm changes August 19 in Charleston, affecting 85 Class A and 138 Class B entrants with 32 sectional and eight regional tournaments leading to state finals. The plan aims to equalize play, reduce travel and school disruption, while doubling tournament sites and allowing sections to seat a host for events. Critics fear lost rivalries, but proponents say finals remain contested by the strongest teams.
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Associated Press
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Charleston
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Fugitt
State High School Athletic Association
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Grafton Merchants face one Sunday game this weekend
The Grafton Merchants hold third in the Central League and set a Sunday match with Coal Service at Lumberport at 2 30 p m. Manager Ross Gerard says two new infielders Rand McKinney and ex Fairmont State star Bob Pence will bolster a weakness and help revive the sagging team.
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Grafton Merchant
Salem
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Legal Notices and Estate Claims in Taylor County WV
Public legal notices list creditors and beneficiaries for estates of May A Robinson Floyd E Edwards and Gladys Taylor. Creditors must file verified claims by Jan 31 1949 or Feb 1 1949. Commissioners of Accounts J Guy Allender and John K Burdett oversee proceedings in Grafton and Taylor County.
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West Main Street
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Silhelm
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Doris C. Stout
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Grace Ann Wolfe
Paul Wolfe
Tracey Felton
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Bartlett Funeral Home
Niwenanne
For Sale 1 Room Home on W Wash St Near Junior High
For sale a one room home on W Wash Street beside the junior high. Includes basement furnace bath and large finished attic with hardwood floors throughout. Excellent lot and outstanding property condition. Price 6300 dollars.
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West Virginia tops pilots count despite divorce ruling
Charleston reports 2838 certified pilots in West Virginia as the State Aeronautics Commission places the state 38th nationwide. South Carolina holds no grounds for divorce, per state rulings.
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West Virginia
State Aeronautics Commission
South Carolina
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