Reds Top Giants to Tie for NL Lead
Cincinnati Reds handed Clint Hartung his first defeat of the season by routing the New York Giants 4 3 to pull into a first place tie with Chicago. Lefty Pollet delivered a 10th inning RBI single to lift St Louis over Brooklyn 5 4 as Philadelphia beat St. Louis 6 3, while Pittsburgh edged Boston 4 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perriss
Boston
Dave
Chicago White Sox
Cam Key Park
White Sox
Red Sox
Johnny Neun
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Clint Naring
Giants
Devsa
Chicago Cubs
Howie Pollet
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Doders
Ebbetts Field
Pollett
Enos Slaughter
Pittsburh
Braves
St. Louis
Philadelphia Athletics
Browns
Notices to creditors and heirs in multiple West Virginia estates
Legal notices inform creditors and beneficiaries of the George E Hovatter Steve Bainbridge and Patrick Conley estates to file claims with vouchers by late 1947 at the Parrish Building Grafton West Virginia. Each notice requires claimants to be verified, present on the specified date, or risk loss of benefits. Public notices dated May 1947 provide deadlines of November 25 November 24 and December 27 respectively.
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George E Hovatter
George E. Hovatter
Parrish Building
West Main Street
Gratton
West Virginia
John K. Burdett
Taylor County
Steve Bainbridge
Steven Bainbridge
Grafton
Patrick Conley
J. Guy Allender
Charles G. Turner
Charls G. Tarer
Taylor County Bank
Taylory County
William P. Samples
County of Taylor
Classified ads from Sentinel Fetes two words per entry
Classified rate details list 244 cents first insertion and 144 cents additional insertions, all cash in advance. Ads include FOR SALE items from D. C. Baker Route 4 Grafton and P. B. Hahaffey Route 3, including beds, furniture, and multiple farms ready for sale.
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Sentinel
Teleyhent
Notice of motor carrier hearing and assessments Taylor County WV
Public Service Commission of West Virginia will hear a contract carrier permit application for coal transport from Pleasant Creek to Webster near Taylor County on June 9 1947 at 9:00 a.m. Objections may be filed. Taylor County etc. Also a Taylor County meeting June 9 1947 to review and equalize assessments open for inspection with corrections possible. Explanations and waivers described. Also a probate creditor notice for the estate of Charles G Turner and Charles G Tarer with deadlines to file claims by November 26 1947.
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Harrison County Court House
Clarksburg
Public Service Commission of
West Virginia
Pleasant Creek
Tipple
Webster
Tay‘lor County
M. H. Cain
Lawrence P. Bolyard
Grafton
Taylor County
Court House
E. C. ST. Clair
Taylor
Weather trouble snarls Beaumont Tigers game plans
Local baseball scene faces rain spoiled schedules as Beaumont Tigers at Graf ton High School and Grafton Merchants vs Philippi Red Sox confront uncertain play. Fans hope field conditions improve. rain has delayed but not confirmed cancellations. The article notes weather departments’ lack of cooperation and mentions a 1946 durum wheat crop statistic.
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Beaumont Tigers
Grafton High School
Grafton Merchants
Philippi Red Sox
Central West Virginia League
Golf Tournaments and Players Stirring Summer Talk
Sports writer Hugh Fullerton Jr notes lingering ideas for new golf events to honor historic matches and great players. He cites Turnesa Chapman, a Bobby Jones Grand Slam, and a Bobby Locke home tournament as potential fundraisers while recounting Locke's recent success and top money totals. The piece also covers a charity incident in Lamesa Texas where Val De Fazio's injury led to local fans paying his expenses, and a humorous pledge about umpire Neal Raby’s five dollar contribution.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Jess Swetser
Siwaroy Club
Bobby
Bobby-l Locke
Val de Fazio
Albuquerque
N. M
Lamesa
Yex
Tex
de Paizo
Neal Raby
Val
Baseball scores and matchups from today AP rundown
In the American League New York faces Detroit and Washington meets Cleveland with night games. National League features Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Chicago at New York with others. Yesterday's results include Boston 6 Chicago 5 and St Louis 3 Philadelphia 6.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia YE
St. Louis
American League
Detroit New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Associated Press
Detroit
Natio
Memorial Day Weekend Draws Crowds to Tygart Lake
The Tygart Valley River Reservoir above the Grafton dam attracted many visitors over Memorial Day weekend with 15 boats moored on the newly constructed float by the Tygart Lake Development Corporation. The state owned dock, presently under construction, is slated for completion soon.
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Tygart Valley River
Grafton Dam
Tygart Lake Development Corporation
Locke Excused by Officials in Open Qualifier
Bobby Locke, South African star, faced a possible rule violation after allegedly cleaning the ball at the 18th hole during the Garden City qualifying round for the National Open in St. Louis. Officials said the rule was not clear for such a celebrated player, allowing him to continue. Also noted are local lake area boating facilities and a Tygart Lake Development meeting for creditors.
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Bob Grudb
New York
UPI
Locke
Long Geem
St. Louis
U. S. Golf Association
Bobby
Garden City
Metropoltan
Smilig Afikander
Fred Annon
Ting
Lock
Witnerses
MET
Peake
Robert Locke
Joannesburg
South Africa
E Coming
Ture
Tygart Lake Development Corporation
Bill Leskovar Chooses Kentucky For College Football
FAIRMONT June 3 West Fairmont High School star Bill Leskovar an all state multi sport athlete has chosen the University of Kentucky over other offers. Leskovar has already gone to Lexington and teammate Jim Priester plans to join June 14. They will enroll in summer school starting June 16 and join summer freshman practice with eligibility for varsity play this fall under the pre war rule not applying to freshmen until December.
State Sportsman On Increase This Year
Charleston June 3 The Conservation Commission reports higher interest from West Virginia sportsmen with more hunters and fishermen than last year. Executive Secretary Paul Arthur notes fiscal year collections through May at 558338, 43346 more than the prior year. May licenses sold in advance of trout season totaled 19682650, up from 10008450 last year, with calendar year to date running over 10000 ahead of last year.
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Charleston
The
Conservation Commission
West Virginia
Paul 2. Arthur
Mize and McQuinn Lead Major League Batting Averages
Johnny Mize of the New York Giants and George McQuinn of the New York Yankees top the league batting list through Sunday. Mize hits .370 after a 14 point week, surpassing Harry Walker who slips to .362. McQuinn sits at .354, narrowly ahead of Joe DiMaggio who has raised his average from the .200s with a 15 game hitting streak.
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New York
Johnny Mize
George McQuinn
New York Gants
Yankees
Mize
Philadelphia
Harry Walker
Philly Flyhawk
Walker
McQuinn
Joe DiMaggio
DiMaggio
Joe
Pet
N.Y
Phil
Slaughter
St. Lo
Elliott
Boston
Gustine
Pgh
Haas
Cin
Torgeson
Bos
Hopp
Thomson
Cooper
DiMagmio
Boudreau
Cleve
Dillinger
Lewish
Wash
Mullin
Detroit
Spence
Appling
Chi
Kell
Kennedy
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Clint Hartung
REDS
Boo Ferriss
Joe Reichler
Boo) Ferriss
Wes Ferrell
Boston Red Sox
Red
Les
Trate
Johnny
BOR
Lawrence ‘Manear
Blueville
East Main Street
United States
West Washington Street
D. C. Baker
W. Va
Good Road
P. B. Hahaffey
Lepul Advertising
Maple Avenue
Oldtandard Supply Store
Flemingon
Beech _street
Bhueville
Brownlow
Mountain View
B. V. Welsh
Lore, Md
Main Street
Friend's Place
Eugene Ayer
Sentinel Office
Shirley Bumgardner
St. John’s Church
Keys
Peters
Cival
Sentimel
Waynesboro Nurseries
Waynesboro
Virginia
Pure Oil Service Center
W. Main 81
Mendelson Junk CO
Grafton, W. VA
PICK
Hugh Greene
Rudby Locke
Railroad St
Hazel Atlas
Carl Johnson
Clarksburg Finance CO
Carl B. White
Mgr
Grafton Banking & Trust Bldg
Bill Leskovar
Kentucky
Baldwin and
Magnavox
RCA Victor
Coun
Holto
Gibson
B. Fawley Music Co
Sigh St
Morgantown
DIAL
Hall Weather Proofing CO
E. Main St
Muze
Nmquin
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