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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1955

Page

2

Moose Hammer 12-0 Win Over VFW Nine

The Moose earned first place with a 12 to 0 victory over the VFW in Little League action. Dave Smith allowed four safeties, striking out two, while Harrison and Moran led the offense with hits. Joe Robinson paced Moose hitters with three for four as the team built its run total each inning through five frames. The Moose meet the Elks at 5:30 Saturday with farm games at 4.

Moose Mike Harrison Charlie Moran Dave Smith Smith Harrison Moran Joe Robinson Garry McDaniel Jimmy Barcus Blair Courtney VPW Paul Gianikos Junior Cross The Elks

WVU Nine Leads Way as Rabbits McKown Hit .382

Vic Rabbits and Charlie McKown topped West Virginia University hitters with averages of .382 and .368 in 26 games. Rabbits drove in 39 runs and had five hits in Wake Forest series. Ed Lenart and Christy Kaltenecker also over .300. Pitcher Jim Heise posted 10-4 with 2.10 ERA in 18 of 26 games. Kaltenecker to depart. Harrick's only loss from SoCon title squad.

Morgantown Vic Rabbits Charlie McKown West Virginia University Husky Rabbits West Virginia Wake Forest Ed Lenart Christy Kaltenecker Jim Heise Mountaineers Kaltenecker Steve Harrick

Measles Take Over After Pitcher Wins

Parsippany New Jersey Mt Tabor Kiwanis Babe Ruth League pitcher Jimmy Roccobon, 13, felt ill before a key game but pitched a no hitter with 11 strikeouts. He is now confined to bed with measles as the team secured a big victory.

Parsippany N. J Jimmy Roccobon Mt. Tabor Kiwanis

Bridgeport And W-1 Stars Named Backs For West M-V Bowl Eleven

West Milford chooses Washington Irving’s ace halfback Fon Chartrand and Bridgeport star Rich Newbrough for the Monongahela Valley Senior Bowl in Harrisburg on July 29. East selections include Frank DeMoss, Bob Gaydos, Dan Walsh, and Richard Rodesky. West's Rocket Chartrand leads a talented corps with speed and versatility.

West Milford Washington Irving Fon Chartrand Rich Newbrough Bridgeport Joe Michael Garrisburg Harrison West Virginia Jimmy Feltz Frank DeMoss Monongah Bob Gaydos Shinnston Dan Walsh Morgantown Richard Rodesky Rivesville Michael Sonny Siriani Roosevelt-Wilson Forrest Hutton Elkins Sam Hilton Victory Cassel Evans Deddridge Carlis Bennett Buckhannon Terry Fairbanks Parsons Rocket Row Chartrand W. L Hilltoppers Rocket Ron Newbrough Indians

Boy Hooks Car It Gets Away In Front Yard Practice

In Waco Texas Leslie England aged 12 cast a red and reel line in his yard. The big catch fled when hooked. the car vanished four blocks away, leaving the boy with a tale of a snagged escape. Charleston Senators acquire Bill Powell and Len Johnston to boost American Association status.

Waco Tex Leslie England Charlestons Bill Powell Len Johnston Charleston Senators American Association

Standings Report From United Press Baseball Leagues

Major League Baseball standings show Southern Association games with Little Rock 4 New Orleans 2 Birmingham 4 Atlanta 3 Nashville 5 Chattanooga 3 Memphis 7 Mobile 2 and American Association Omaha 10 Charleston 4 Toledo Denver 1. only games scheduled.

United Press Southern Association Little Rock New Orleans Birmingham Atlanta Nashville Chattanooga Memphis Mobile American Association Omaha Charleston Toledo Denver

North-South football game results and ticket details

United Press reports scattered results from the National and American Leagues with multiple teams and players named. It also lists local players from Barboursville to Nitro, Charleston area officials, and names a North-South all-star game lineup. Tickets go on sale at North-South Headquarters with pricing and limits.

Jimmy Maddox Barboursville Norman Southern Beckley BI Trout Nitro John Plybon Bobby Eggers Big Creek Dick Hawkins South Charleston Robert Gardner Ohm Bowes Bluefield Ronald Steele Warren Reeser Huntington Central Lester Little Bill Wells Stonewall Jackson Sie Charleston

Fight results Santa Clara Cuba Gavilia knocks out Cemuline

In Santa Clara Cuba Kid Gavilia of 152 pounds knocks out Luigi Cemuline of 157 pounds in the3rd round. The Cuban fighter improves his record as the Italian foe drops. The local arena crowd witnessed a decisive finish.

United Press Santa Clara Cuba Kid Gavilia Luigi Cemuline Italy

North Football Teams Names Wilt Morgantown Tackle To Battle Line

Clarksburg Victory coach Jack Moore names new North players for the 22nd annual North-South clash in Charleston on Saturday August 13 adding Ronald Wilt from Morgantown as tackle and Don Svet from Cowen as back. Existing picks include Shreve Martinsburg Kershner Parkersburg Fairbanks Longfellow Hilton and Greathouse. South coach Sammy LeRose also announces backs for his squad.

Clarksburg Jack Moore Clarksburg Victory Charleston Ronald Wilt Morgantown Don Svet Cowen West Virginia Grafton Sentnel Moore Paul Shreve Sistersville Teddy Kershner Martinsburg Harold K. Smith Parkersburg Terry Fairbanks Pasons Dick Longfellow Spencer Bob Gaydos Bob Costelac Shinnston Roland E. Raines Keyser Sam Hilton Charles Greathouse Sammy LeRose St. Albans

Carnation upkeep cited by Memphis CPA over years

P K Seidman certified public accountant says maintaining a white carnation on his lapel has cost him 1500 dollars since college days at Columbia University. He cites ridicule from classmates and notes the Navy barred hats, claiming the flower led to him losing his hat. Sweden reports 9235 foreigners became Swedish citizens in 1954.

Memphis Tenn P. K. Seidman Columbia University Navy Sweden

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