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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

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Misweet’s Owner Expects Derby Win Despite Rain

Misweet, owned by Fate of Mt. Clemens, prepares to run in the Kentucky Derby despite threats and uncertain track conditions. Trainer Lee O’Donnell cites confidence as Rose of the trainer’s stable posts fast workouts. With Jeep and Jacob entering, 17 starters are set and Churchill Downs anticipates a 70,000 crowd.

Charles Dunkley Ysville, Ky Mt. Clemens Michi-gan Racing Commission Rose Lee "Donnell Coureniy O'deérinett Argue Alway Gold Seeker Ydonnell Col. C. V.whitney Jeep Jamaica Andrew Wright Jacobe Louisville Col Matt Winn Churchill Downs

Scramble Looms as Yankees Face Losses Amid Stronger Rivals

The draft board threatens to cripple the New York Yankees as Cleveland and the St. Louis Browns regain key players and the Boston Red Sox emerge as pennant contenders. Lindell Stirnweiss and Zuber face pre induction exams. Christman rejoins the Browns, Heath boosts Cleveland, Ferriss leads Boston with an eighth straight win as the league tightens behind New York.

Jack Hand Associated Press New York Yankees Cleveland St. Louis Browns Boston Red Sox Johnny Lindell George Stirweiss Bill Zuber New York City Lindell Stirwweiss Yanks Mark Christman Browns Jeff Heath Boston New York Dave Ferriss Army Air Force Red Sox Joe Cronin Yankee Stadium Sox Philadelphia Ferriss Chicago White Sox Red Barrett Ben Steiner Tom McBride Dutch ‘Leonard Washington Detroit Stubby Overlee Orval Grove Louis Srets Chicago Sig Jakuekt Weréldon Pittsburgh New York Giants St.Louis Cincinnati Bucky Walters Philies Mort Cooper Johnny Hutchings Cooper St. Louis Brooklyn

Derby Sidelights On Derby Hopefuls At Churchill Downs

Louisville June 7 Four men prominent in seven Kentucky derbies aim for victory in the 75009 stake at Churchill Downs on Saturday. E R Bradley with Burning Dream seeks his fifth Derby, Warren Wright with Pat O Luck targets his third, Bev Jones aims for his fourth as Wright’s trainer, Eddie Arco seeks his third with Hoop Jr, and Darry Dieppe the big grey competes against Jeep. Misweet could become the second filly winner after Regret in 1915. Darry Dieppe bought for 14000 by Mrs W G Lewis, after sprint wins, headlines a field of perfect three year olds in the Derby.

Delo Robertson Louisville Churchill Downs E. R. Bradley Burning Dream Warren Wright Calumet Pat O'Luck Bev Jones Wright Whirlaway Pensive Lawrin Herb Woolf Eddie Arco Whitlaway Hoop Jr Sf Darry Dieppe Hell Harry Payne ‘Whitney Jeep Darry Dieppe Wood Memorial Jamaica Darby Dieppe Tvarts W., G. Lewis

PTA Urges Unified Peace Effort Amid World Tensions

A speaker questions the need to abandon longstanding philosophy as millions serve in the armed forces or prepare for war. She urges rapid mobilization for a future war response and calls for updated thinking toward a united peace effort.

Boxing results and ancient discovery notes mixed in New Jersey report

In Newark Tony Riccio edged Sgt Kile Wilson by points 150 149 1 2 in a Brooklyn bout Bobby Dance defeated Berger 166 155 1 2 In Harrisburg Jim He 38 drew with Maloney 148 in Pittsburgh 10 The piece also notes New Mexico evidence of a 25 000 year human presence in the continent and references Ptolemy Lagas 823 B C and Egyptian successors in a vast state farm narrative

Associated Press Newark Tony Riccio Yonne N. J Kile Wilson Cleveland Bobby Dance Brooklyn Eee Berger OD Guarter Finley Nevrok New Mexico Ptolemy, Lagas B.C Int Erypt Asia

International breeding noted in Derby scope sports piece

The column notes a third of Derby nominees come from imported sires including Sir Gallahad II offspring Hoop Jr and others from Heliopolis Mahmoud and Foray II. It also mentions Happy Chandler replying to Birmingham protests over signing high school players, plus a humorous war anecdote and campus athletic obituaries.

Hugh Fullerton JR New York Hoop Jr Sir Gallahad II Alexis Jeep Heliopolis Mahmoud Darby Dieppe Foray TI la Crama Happy Sid Baseball Happy Chandler Birmingham Ala Homer L. Thomas Poratopinnr

House proposals aim to stabilize currencies with a global fund

The plan outlines a revolving gold and local currency pool by 38.8 billion in assets, with the United States subscribing 2.75 billion. It calls for freeing international boundaries to boost trade and creating a fund to support member nations’ currency stability. Anti friction hearings are noted as advancing artificial limbs for better dexterity and mobility.

United Sates

Grandpappy Jenkins Notes Baseball Crowd Exchange

Fragmentary text describes a pre war tone with vendors cry and crowd reactions at a local baseball game. Mentions a tired fan named Yawn Yawnson and a disrupted season by weather and other factors.

Grandpappy Jenkins Mitch

Fifty Years Ago Today in Two Cities

Fragmentary paragraph hints at a column recalling the past with quirky notes and humor. Mentions a convict, Zadok Dumkop, and a strange country price idea, plus a note on ancient Sanskrit words for camel and assorted expressions.

Zadok Dumkopt Ghad Ita

How They Stand by Associated Press in League Results

Yesterday's standings show Chicago 4 St. Louis 1 and Detroit 8 Cleveland 1 with Boston 5 Philadelphia 2. Second games list Boston 3 Philadelphia 2 and Washington 4 New York 0. Tonight's schedule includes Philadelphia at Boston and Washington at Philadelphia with several other pairs noted for future dates.

Chicago St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Washington New York Tomo New Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago St Brooklyn Louis York Sleveland Philadelphi Eams

Short historical notes mix in a fragmented American page

An OCR fragment recalls Beamesderfer as Beam esderfer upon release, a taunting American remark in prison, a brief mention of Jujitsu’s 2600 year history, Edward V’s short reign, and a statistic that 68 percent of weekly U S newspapers have circulations over 1000, all in scattered, incomplete form.

War Bond Appeal and Payroll Savings Plan Emphasis

The text urges readers to participate in the Payroll Savings Plan and the Seventh War Loan to aid the government and secure future benefits. It frames war bond purchases as a pledge of support by Americans who fund the war effort, highlighting sound investments and personal security.

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Notice to creditors and beneficiaries of Theodore Thompson estate

Commissioner of Accounts William P Samples calls all creditors of Theodore Thompson deceased to present verified claims with vouchers at the Taylor County Bank Building Grafton West Virginia by December 3 1945 or be barred from any benefit. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Dated May 31 1945.

Theodore Thompson Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia Saiae William P. Samples Accounts County

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