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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
2
The Boston Braves erased a five run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 in the ninth. Eddie Stanky drew a walk to start the inning, followed by a sacrifice and a walk to Marv Rickert as the decisive sequence unfolded.
Samuel Jackson Snead of West Virginia captured his second win in the big triple by defeating Johnny Palmer of North Carolina at Hermitage Country Club in Richmond. He completed the first season sweep by winning both the Masters and PGA titles, boosting his PGA finals batting average to .500 and moving atop the money list with a $3,500 prize from the National PGA Championship.
Huntington East meets Moorefield in the State High School Basketball Tournament final at 8 p.m. EST after Moorefield defeated Pennsboro 16 11 and Huntington East upset Bluefield 4 2 in semifinal action. Beavers carry mixed news back to campus as commencement exercises approach.
National League schedule lists St. Louis at Brooklyn Brazie Roe versus Lob bardi at Pittsburgh Boston vs Chicago at New York Jansen Cincinnati at Philadelphia New York at Chicago Ras chi vs Judson Washington at St Louis Hayes Embree Boston at Cleveland Kinder Keller Philadelphia at Detroit Coleman Trucks Yesterday Boston defeated Philadelphia while Brooklyn beat New York Other American League games none scheduled standings provided
The article argues that city finances show property tax returns have not risen since 1933 while costs increased. It explains average home valuations around $3000 yield $7.50 in tax for services including fire and police protection. It estimates added taxes under the levy would be small per home and emphasizes street repair as essential, urging residents to vote yes on June 7 to fund needed work.
A continuation notes the event would serve no useful purpose and reflects ongoing disputes. The showdown sky fight had been approved on May 18 by the armed services group to help settle conflicting claims between the Navy and the Air Force.
A well planned bungalow at 522 Gay St offers 4 rooms and bath with basement and excellent lot in A-1 condition. Owner will sell under contract with 500 down and monthly rental payments. Also a very modern 5 room bungalow in Blueville on Lincoln St, one year old with outstanding floor plan and finished basement, 5 level lots, FHA available. Buy cheaper than building and owning lots. Examine the beautifully constructed home and lovely location thoroughly.
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