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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1954

Page

2

Yesterday's Baseball Results From The Major Leagues

United Press reports show American League games with the Phillies beating Detroit 3 1 in ten innings and Washington defeating Cleveland 7 2. Ford earned the win for the Yankees, while Wynne took the loss. In the National League Erskine and Campanella led Chicago past Brooklyn 7 1, Gomez won for Philadelphia over St Louis 2 1, and Erskine improved to 6-4 for the Dodgers. Milwaukee beat Pittsburgh 5 4, with Surkont getting the win.

United Press American League Baltimore Phila Chakales Fox Brice Courtney Trice W. Shantz Detroit Washington Hoeit House Porterfield FitzGerald Cleveland New York Wynn Mossi Narleski Hogan Ford Sam Berri Wyns Chicago Boston Keegin Lollar Nixson Brewer Herrin Brown White Nixom

Musial Smacks Two Homers For Cardinals Victory

Stan Musial regains the major league home run lead with a two homer performance driving in four runs in a 5-2 Cardinals win over the Phillies. Erskine earned his sixth win as the Dodgers and Giants also won to tighten National League standings. In the American League White Sox beat Boston to narrow the gap behind Cleveland, while Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford led the Yankees in a 3-? victory.

United Press Stan Musial Musial Washington Cardinal Phillies Stan Superman Robin Roberts Cardinals Rip Repulski Alex Grammas Harvey Haddix Stan Lopata Jim Kanstanty Dodgers Cubs Carl Erskine Giants Cincinnati Sind Milwaukee Pittsburgh White Sox Indians Boston Yankees Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Baltimore Alvin Dark Don Mueller Ruben Gomez Hobie Landrith Erskine Wrigley Bob Rush Jackie Robinson Max Surkont Braves Pittsburh Dick Hall Surkent Gair Allie Ballils Yogi Berra Lefty Whitey Ford Dave Philline Jim Hegan Bob Keegan Minnie Mingio Chicago Milt Bolling Roy Sievers Jim Delsing Frank Bolling Billy Hoeft Bob Porterfield Senators Sievers Homer Bob Trice

Lausse Stops Rindone With Lethal Left Hook

New York middleweight Eduardo Lausse knocked out Joe Rindone at Madison Square Garden in the second round, claiming his 17th straight win and advancing toward a world crown or South American title. Rindone was down twice and halted at 1:28 of the second.

New York Eduardo KO Gausse Argentina Joe Rindone Lausse Rindone Boston Madison Square Garden Eduardo Harry Kessler Kessler Tundone

Major League Standings and Probable Pitchers Summary

Major League standings show Brooklyn and New York in strong positions with Cincinnati and Chicago close behind. Today's probable pitchers feature Antonelli for New York against Perkowski for Cincinnati, Spabn against O'Donnell for Milwaukee, Padres against Newcomber at Chicago, and Dickson facing Rasehi in a night game at St. Louis. Friday results include New York over Cleveland and Chicago over Boston, with several two game series scheduled across the circuit.

Brooklyn Chicago New York Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Milwaukee Antonelli Perkowski Pittsingh O'Donnel Spabn Padres Newcomber Hacker Klippstein Dickson St. Lewis Rasehi Cleveland Detroit Blye Washington Boston Baltimore Turley Pil Jette New Yor Byrd

Softball doubleheader postponed to Sunday in city league

Rain halted two Sunday softball games in the city league with rescheduling set for 4 p.m. on Sunday. B&O Shops face Industrial School at the school and Cue Club meets Blueville at Brownlow Park in the two postponed tilts.

Wll B&o Shops Industrial School Cue Club Blueville Brownlow Park Oigeynae Merchants Lia Proudfoot Bluevill Harry Sevinr al Wess Bao Virgina Wesleyan Cotlene Proudfoot Kelley Howard Allwine Saad Cliss Dora Heath William Whetsell Whetsel Grafton J. W. Tate Betty Jo Owensboro William ©. Mowery George Grimm Shaffer West Main Street

Vacation Bible School enrolls 119 in Rowlesburg

Rowlesburg notes show 119 children ages 4 to 12 enrolled in the Daily Vacation Bible School opening May 31 for two weeks under Mrs J J Funk. Programs run 9 to 11 20 a m daily with staff listed for Junior Primary and Beginners departments and helpers. Also plans announced for Methodist Youth Fellowship host duty on June Mal 8 pm with Alfred Plum presiding.

Rowlesburg J. J. Funk Douglas Britton Joe Short William Cain E. Nice Lester Chambers Cosa Ann Thompson Beverly Wolfe Mary P. Knotts Jo Ann Nots Judy Kimble Barbara Ghidester Ramona Wiles Judy Knotts Mary Miner Tuomas McMillen Robert Hooton Paul Macomber R. Benard Anderson Methodist Young People Council Alfred Plum Preston County Methodist Ard Arta F. Shomo Sara Tee Wable Sharon Fretwell Leeky Funk Elizabeth Ann Powell Bonita Shaffer Edna Bucklew Bud Shaffer Everett Hart New Life Christ Methodist Church George Ayersman L. D. Leese John Henry Lynn Shaffer Ess

Howesville Ladies Aid Society Entertained At Home

The Howesville Ladies Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Ross Hill with Mrs. Ples sie Myres in charge. New officers were elected: Vivian Weaver president Mae Hill vice president Flossie Myres secretary Delores Shaffer assistant secretary Edna Sypolt treasurer. Guests were served refreshments for a long list of attendees. The next meeting will be July 7 at Mrs. Elnor Montgomery’s home.

Howesville Ladies Aid Society Ross Hill Plessie Myres Edna Sypolt Mac Hill Vivian Weaver Mae Hill Flossie Myres Delores Shaffer Etta Lines Gertrude Weaver Hilda Rhodes Alma Chidester Isabelle Martin Catherine Hill Naomi Weaver Joan Montgomery Arnett Weaver Ralph Martin Rasco Hill Jim Gleanne Hope Hill Elnor Montgomery Bill Bailey Sylvester Rhodes Columbus Lester Rhodes Karen Glenn Rhodes Columbus, C Good Neighbor Club Camp Ground

Fellowsville Community Notes List of Local Visits and Movements

Numerous entries record visitors and travel in Fellowsville and surrounding towns. Families including Weavers, Schaf fers, and Ridenours host relatives from Ohio, Baltimore, and Chicago, with movements to and from Grafton Oakland and Waynesburg. Additional notes mention Amanda Eichelberger in Fairmont hospital observation and Otto Offhans planning to open a blacksmith shop in Fellowsville.

Glenn Weaver St. Mary's Russell Weaver Addie McGee Grafton Amanda Eichelberger Fairmont Waitman Shahan Hon Loughridge Waynesburg Otto Offhans Albright Fellowsville John Ayers Marie Ridenour Akron Aubra Ridenour Bernice Ridenour Lawrence Knotts Debra Chicago Hogier Knotts Ralph Ridenour

Santee Tracks Near Four Minute Mile In Compton Invite

Wes Santee, fatigued but near the four minute mile, clocked 4:00.6 at the Compton Invitational despite a slow final lap. He is set to race Josy Barthel from Luxembourg in Los Angeles Coliseum next, six days before Benny Bannister’s mark, as part of the Meet of Champions hosted with a district AAU meet. Barthel,Olympic metric mile winner, was undefeated on the eastern indoor circuit and posted a fast outdoor debut.

Cometon Calif Wes Santee Roger Bannister Los Angeles Luxembourg Josy Barthel Santee Compton Kansan Barthel Los Angeles Coliseum Southern California Sports Association

Determine Tries Again Today For Turf Honors

Inglewood California March date Little grey horse Determine, Derby winner, returns to Hollywood Park aiming for turf glory. The seven stakes winner this year races in the $25,000 Debonair Handicap at seven furlongs seeking more cash and prestige.

Determine Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park Santa Anita

Cup Team Named London 1 Women Shine in Bri Form

Bri team selection highlights Helen Fletcher Angela Buxton Joy Mottram Angela Mortimer and Ann Shilcock for London lineup. Ed McGhee backed by strong hitting with a home run and a bases loaded single driving in four, backing London’s bid.

Ed McGhee

Giardello Bout Bribery Charged

New York district attorney Frank Hogan opened an inquiry into possible rings or a nationwide syndicate attempting to fix Bobby Jones vs Giardello on June 11. Joe Haken, held on $25,000 as witness, and Clarence Henry’s arrest for a $15,000 bribe sparked the probe. Jones' eastern representative Robe L Melnick aided the inquiry.

New York Frank Hogan Bobby Jones Joey Giardello Robe L Melnick Jones Oakland Calif Clarence Henry Philadelphia Joseph Hacken New York City Ken

Cuban Officers Arrest Man In Reuther Probe

Havana police turned over to American authorities a man they claimed was sought by the FBI for questioning about the unsolved assassination attempt against Walter Reuther CIO president. They identified him as Onofrio Minaudo alias Angelo Magnasco.

Gerard Sluggers Defeat Blueville In Seven to One Victory

The Gerard Sluggers defeated Blueville 7 to 1 as pitcher J Johns held the visitors scoreless through the sixth. Johns allowed three hits for Gerard with helping runs across in the later innings, while Blueville managed a single run. The slugger lineup included Buttiles, Gerards, Johns, and Shelton for Gerard, Jennings and Jacobs for Blueville. The win sets up a matchup against America's Wimbledon team on June 12.

Gerard Bluevillians J. Johns Blueville Johns Cletary Tixarore Buttiles Gerards Shelton Blueville Jennings Jacobs

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