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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
2
Cleveland’s pitching staff blooms with rookie Gene Bearden, joined by Bob Feller and Bob Lemon, boosting the Indians to first place. Gromek adds depth as the rotation forms, while the Yankees close the gap with wins over St. Louis.
The sport roundup notes Stranahan trails Bobby Jones in grand slam odds for the U S Open and British Amateur, with Hogan favored for the Open. It highlights Hogan’s 275 Los Angeles Open score and mentions other sports notes including Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy, Olympic hopefuls, George Boston’s pro scouts interest, Budge training for Forest Hills, and Orwig and Stirnweiss updates. The roundup blends golf, football, tennis, and baseball items with concise prospects and player news.
Philadelphia outfielder was held hitless in both games ending his consecutive hitting streak at 23. The New York Giants split with the Pirates in Pittsburgh, dropping to second place behind the Cardinals as Ray Poat earned his fifth win. Ralph Kiner homered in the ninth for the Pirates. Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 5 0 in the first game only. Jackie Robinson debuted at third for the Dodgers. Johnny Sain pitched the Braves to a 1 0 win over the Cubs. Red Sox sweep Tigers in Boston, Ted Williams Stan Spence and Vern Stephens homered in the second game. Stephens drove in the winning run in the ninth. White Sox limited the Senators in Washington with a pair of wins.
Harrison W of Washington DC claimed both divisions at the West Virginia Boys tournament held in Nitro. He defeated Birdette of Nitro 6-2 6-0 in the junior division while Gardner Campbell of Nitro won 6-0 6-1 in the youths 15 and under division. Twenty players competed in the event open to West Virginia Maryland Virginia and DC.
The United Spanish War Veterans plan a Fairmont meeting this week the first in 12 years. A three way session opens Thursday with auxiliary participation and a memorial service led by Dr. John W. Hollis minister of Fairmont.
A municipal vote tomorrow will decide a $41,000 three year levy to construct a recreation park in Wellsburg. The election names a city clerk and four councilmen to be chosen, with up to four years of aging noted for notable Burgundy wines and charity hospital yards in Beaune mentioned in passing.
A Pittsburgh couple, Leo Kremer and his wife, were ordered held for grand jury action by Magistrate Frank T. Hallian after accusations they burned their eight year old son Edward as punishment. Kremer testified he held the boy while claiming the act was to scare him and not to burn him, as police note the incident stemmed from the boy staying out late.
State postmasters and postal supervisors will hold their annual convention jointly in Charleston this weekend, continuing discussions on mail service, staffing, and rate adjustments. Key figures from several districts are expected to attend and participate in sessions and briefings.
A home canvass was started by state savings bond leaders to reach the state’s 30 million dollar security loan campaign goal by June 30. State Chairman A. C. Spurr said only about 8 thousand dollars in bonds had been sold so far.
In Canaan Valley over four years cauliflower head lettuce and other cool season crops have expanded boosting carload shipments to New York markets this year. Ray S. Marsh head of horticulture at West Virginia University notes the development and aims for broader distribution.
Heavy rain and unplayable fields canceled two weekend matches for the Merchants. A Weston game ended early as a rainstorm washed out the start, while Elkins hosts were called off minutes before departure. The Merchants sit at three losses with upcoming Central League dates against Century and Philips.
The report lists top AL and NL leaders in runs batted in, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, strikeouts and pitching with names like DiMaggio Williams Keltner Raschi Musial Ashburn and Jansen. Yesterday's Stars highlights Red Schoendienst driving Cardinals to wins over Phillies with five doubles and a home run and three more doubles Saturday.
County Court of Taylor County West Virginia will meet in the county court house on Monday June 14 1948 to review and equalize assessments as returned by the assessor and continue until completed not exceeding twenty five days The county books will be open for inspection to correct errors and protect interests If relief is not requested at the meeting rights are waived and cannot be questioned except on appeal to the Circuit Court Also fiduciary accounts before the commissioner of accounts for settlement W H Galliher administrator for Mary Poe Grace A Rogucki administratrix of John Ronald Guzzi and others Given under my hand June 7 1948 John K Burdette Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County West Virginia Also notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of John A Fresner deceased to exhibit claims by a specified date or be excluded from benefits and to be present on the date to protect interests Given May 1948 Ag
Pittsburgh welcomes the musical comedy Bloomer Girl with a strong New York cast led by Marguerite Riazsa and Joan McCracken. The show opens June 14 for a week at the outdoor stage, after transfer from Shubert Theatre with standard mechanical adjustments. Johnny Sain pitched the Braves to a 1 0 win over the Cubs, allowing four hits and driving in the lone run.
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