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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1946

Page

2

Injury Jinx Threatens Detroit Tigers In Night Games

The open favorite national open night games collide with Mayo and Evers injuries. Hoot Evers breaks jaw in a collision at Griffith Stadium, Ed Mayo sprains chest and left thumb, and Stubby Overmire sprains a left hand. Washington wins boost Senators ahead of Detroit in standings. Boston doubles down with wins, while Yankees power past Browns and Giants beat Cardinals. Phillies sweep Pirates as Seminick hits a 400 foot homer.

Associated Press Teague Hoot Evers Eddie Mayo Stubby Overmire Evers Mayo Griffith Stadium Washington Barney McCosky Steve O'Neill Overmire Bill Kennedy Dutch Leonard Senators Tigers Detroit Boston Chicago White Sox Dave Boo) Ferriss Red Sox Pale Hose Joe Dobson New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Marshall Cleveland Philadelphia Shibe Park Athletics Dick Fowler Mel Ott New York Giants Cardinals St. Louis Willard Marshall Giants Clar

National Open field set for Cleveland 1941

A 172 player field is set for the National Open at Cleveland June 13 to 15 after 25 qualifiers. Ed Oliver led qualifying with 69 67 136 at Philadelphia. Thirteen former Open champions, plus Dick Burton and Frank Stranahan, exempt from qualifying. In the day’s results, New York beat St. Louis 12-2. Cleveland over Philadelphia 6-2. Boston defeated Chicago 6-5. Washington won 7-4 over Detroit.

Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Austin Bealmear Ohio Canterbury Porky) Oliver Wilmington Del Dick Burton Frank Stranahan Toledo Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Classified Rates and Rules for Sentinel Adverts

Classified advertising rates are two and a half cents per word for the first insertion and one and a half cents per word for each addition. Insertion after the first must be in regular style. Each figure counts as a word and ads are restricted to proper classification. Errors should be reported immediately and only games scheduled are listed for teams like Brooklyn.

Delaware Oaks Set At Wilmington Park Tomorrow

Hypnotic Bonnie Berg and Red Shoes lead a strong field of three year old fillies in the $18,000 Delaware Oaks at Delaware Park tomorrow. Hypnotic and Bonnie Beryl hail from William Woodward’s Belair stud, while Red Shoes is owned by Howell B. Jackson. wagering and event details accompany a local sale advertisement in Wilmington.

Wilmington Del West Main Street Hypnotic Bonnie Berg Red Shoes Delaware Park Hypotic Bonnie Beryl William Woodward Belair Stud Howell B. Jackson

State Man Leads Pittsburgh National Open Qualifiers

Coffey 39 year old West Virginian who has golf since nine led nine qualifiers for the U S National Open at Oakmont. Pro at Moundlyville Country Club, he shot 77 75 for 152 eight over par on a water soaked 6981 yard course, two strokes ahead of the field.

Pittsburgh Coffey Oakmont Country Club Moundlyville Country Club

Notice to creditors in Murphy estate case filed June 4 1949

In the Circuit Court of Taylor Counts West Virginia a decree orders all creditors of Dennis Murphy Margaret A Murphy and others to file their claims for adjudication at the office of Mechanic s 1946. Those real estate liens must be proven or risk exclusion from benefits. Parties include A Carl Lynch The Home Owners Loan Corporation Master V Ross Mary Knotts Emma Faust I T Yates C Wayne Gall The Society for the Propagation of the Faith and others. Attend with vouchers evidence by June 4 1949.

A. Carl Lynch Margaret A. Murphy de Bonis Dennis Murphy The Home Owners Loan Corporation Master V. Ross City of Grafton Lynch Funeral Home St. Marys Hospital Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Company Mary E. Knotts Emma Faust I. T. Yates C. Wayne Gall West Virginia Neal Dennis Murphy Pine- Andy Allender Ffi Chancery

Major League Leaders

The Associated Press lists season leaders in both leagues. Batting leaders include Walker of Brooklyn at .374, with Reisert Cavarrella and Musial tied for high runs. Musial leads with 54 hits and 13 doubles. Home runs top the figure at 10 by Mize. American League noting Vernon batting average .391 and Pesky leads in runs and hits. Williams. Pesky, Spence, Vernon, Greenberg high in doubles. Keller and Edwards lead triples. DiMaggio and Greenberg tied for home runs with 11.

Associated Press Walker Brooklyn Reisét Cavarrella Chicago Musial Slaughter St. Louis Pesky Boston Williams Spence Vernon Washington Greenberg Keller New York Edwards Cleveland DiMaggio Detroit

Baseball Highlights and Oddities From Roundup Notes

A round of quick sports items from June coverage includes Thomasville Dod gers seven runs in an inning after a Mooresville pitcher fainted. Dan Brouthers earned $4 for 1887 season, Herno Fernandez's transfer tale during a railroad strike. Rival pro leagues clash over tactics and the Mexican League label. Maywood Trotting opens with 500 horses, Oklahoma U sells 2500 football season tickets, and 65 West Point trips booked before pricing. Joe Louis says overtraining shaped his first Conn fight, with broadcasts planned from camps. Charley Trippi steals home twice this season, while Bo McMillin recruits footballers via a mother’s son.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr New York Thomasville Mooresville Thomasville Dodgers Bath Eddie Moyers Richmond Colts Herno Fernandez Palatka Herno Colt's Park Movers Fernandez Oklahoma U West Point Army Andy Farkas Sweden Lennart Strang North Carolina Gridders Arnold A Fenton Carl Joe Louis Billy Conn Billy Barney Ross Exsports Bob Brumby Louis Conn Georgia Charley Trippi McMillin Indiana

Stolen bases and strong pitching spark multiple 1940s games

Yesterday’s stars include Willard Marshall and Grant in a 5 to 4 win over the Cardinals and Andy Seminick’s 400 foot homer in an 8 to 4 Phillies win over Pittsburgh. Dave Ferriss earns his ninth straight Sox win in a 6 to 1 opener, Joe Dobson completes a five hit 5 to 2 win. Clarence Marshall leads a 12-2 Yankees romp over the Browns with three singles in a 12-2 experience. Sherr Lollar and Elmer Vale key a 6 to 5 A’s win as Vale drives in the finale. Washington’s five run rally in the fifth caps a 6-4 win over Detroit. The Canada anthem note concludes with God Save the King reaching official sanction.

Phillies Pittsburgh Andy Seminick Associated Press Willard Marshall Grant Hasagette Chicaia Cardinals Dave Ferriss Joe Dobson Red Sox Ferriss Chicago Dobson Clarence Marshall Yankees New York Browns Sherr Lollar Indians Elmer Vale Athletics Lollar Tun qouoTe Tribe Vale George Myatt Senators Arove Washington Detroit

Beagle Country Club Reschedules Opening Day

Plans near completion for Beagle County club grand opening on July 4 after a May 30 delay due to material shortages and wet weather. Dr. Alden Beagle owns the club and reports about 25 memberships, welcomes local golfers, and notes tennis court and clubhouse openings with dancing as a highlight.

Beagle County Club Alden Beagle Beagle Owens-Illinois Glass Plant Fox Hill Fairmont Grafton Dr. Beagle Paul Hood

Uncle Mike Jacobs Asked to Raise Prelim Pay

A committee representing the boxing managers guild urged promoter Mike Jacobs to raise prelims pay at Madison Square Garden. The proposed minimum scales start at 150 dollars for four rounds, 500 dollars for six rounds, and 1500 dollars for a semi final, with double for title cards.

New York Mike Jacobs Madison Square Garden Boxing Managers Guild

Seeded Players Roll On In Americas Tournament

In Kansas City on June 4 seeded tennis players advanced to the Heart of America event's second round. Frankie Parker of Los Angeles, the top seed, prepared for his bow as Bill Talbert of Wilmington, Del., the second ranked player, defeated Bob O'Malley of Kansas City 6-1 6-1. Hal Surface Jr of Kansas City also won over Harold Miller, while Alejo Russell of Argentina beat Fox of Kansas City.

Kansas City Frankie Parker Los Angeles Bill Talbert Wilmington Del Bob O’malley Hal Surface, Jr Harold Miller Spring ‘Field Alejo Russell Argentina Cevered Fox

State Wide Exhibit Before Big Kiwanis Convention

West Virginia will display a state photo mural at Kiwanis International meeting in Atlantic City. The exhibit will be shown in the West Virginia reception room at the national Elks convention in New York next month and is announced by the Industrial and publicity commission.

Charleston West Virginia Kiwanis International Atlantic City Industrial and Publicity Commission New York

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