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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1945

Page

2

Detroit Tigers Team To Beat If Creasy Comes Back

Detroit Tigers expected to dominate the American League with Hank Greenberg returning to the outfield and Rudy York heating up his bat. The club leads the Yankees by a game, despite a spotty overall record, as York gathered three hits and a three run homer in a 6-4 win over St. Louis.

Jack Hand Pease Sporta Weiter Hank Greenburg Detroit Rudy York Tate Steve O'Neill Tigers Bengals New York Yankees Greenberg Army Fort Dix N. J Tiger York St. Louis Joe Orrell Nelson Potter Chicago Cleveland Tribe Steve Gromek Washington Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Giants Pittsburgh Hal Gregg Harry Feldman Pirates Bucca Dodger Leo Durocher Phillies Braves Mort-Cooper Joe Bowman Cincinnati Bosel Red Sox Reds St. Louies

Battle Fronts Report Reinforcements Sought Amid Rail Disruptions

Fragmentary wartime notes describe Allied efforts to secure reinforcements from Jessel and tense operations around Brunel airfield as combat lines and supply routes face bombardment. Regions see rubber production affected and early commerce constrained by ongoing air and rail disruptions.

Jesselonie Hornéo Brunel Airfield

Umpire Hank Hansmann Wins as Pitcher in Brigham City Game

In Brigham City Utah Hank Hansmann 37 year old Peaches pitcher-umpire took over mound from Marv Abrams and helped Brigham City beat Camp Kerans 5 4 He is listed as winning pitcher amid odd fielding and late rally Also notes radio sport writers roster for July 8 benefit game at Forbes Field and a potato throwers memory from a Norfolk midget league game plus Jonn Wright's Cincinnati Reds 108 game win streak ending in 1867

New York Ump Brigham City Utah Brigham City Peaches Camp Kerans Apdl Hank Hansmann Peaches Hank Marv Abrams Eagles Pittsburgh Forbes Field Art “Prez” Rooney John L. Heron Paul Waner Sarasota Flat Times Jimmy Ripple Tri-State News Bureau Export Moose Solters Correspodent Portifolio Mars Pie Traynor Southern College Thearmy Navy Norfolk Jonn Harry Wright Cincinnati Red Stockings Reds Atlantics Wright Cincinnati

Germany's Future Aims Outlined By Scheeffer

Scheeffer denounces Nazi rule and warns of ruined towns, destroyed industry, and plundered agriculture. He argues youth corruption by Hitler Jugend and calls for the end of centralized dictatorship and militarism. He cites a German desire for collaboration with the Allied military government and quotes an American officer affirming shared resolve.

Germany Haviens

Bavarian Officials Urged to Embrace Sincere Cooperation

A fragmented quotation urges German Bavarian officials and civil servants to trust the people and practice honest cooperation. It references belief in God and the idea that those who love God should love all his children, framing this as a basis for trustworthy governance and cooperative public service. The text mentions Revtre as president of the first Board of Health in America.

Bavaria Paul Revtre Board of Health Pigtory

Filing deadline nears for West Virginia open golf tourney

Lewisburg pa June 14 the deadline for filing entries in the 13th annual West Virginia open golf tournament nears as the field climbs toward 100 for the 72 hole stroke play event. Pro Arnold Browning of Huntington tops practice rounds at 75 with praise for the No 2 par three hole while Joe Reposky Clarkburg pro defends.

Lewisburg Ray Vaughn Greenbrier Valley Country Club Harding Joe Reposky Clarksburg Huntington Browning

Recap of scattered sports brief items from early June

A collection of brief sports notes from June 14 describing Bowling Green baseball’s doubleheader woes against Oberlin with broken bats, a Philadelphia golf tournament exhibition by Bing Crosby, Rice Institute’s George Walmsley leaving for the Naval Academy after strong track and football showings, Major Douglas Fressenden named head coach for the Army Air Forces Training Command football team, Lt. Bob Warren’s back-to-back golf aces on the same hole at Athens Country Club, and a political showpiece on reciprocal trade and tariff policy debates tied to broader party dynamics.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Inquirer Bing Crosby Houston Tex George Walmsley Annapel United States Naval Academy Walmsley Rice Institute Goose Creek Rice Owls Fort Worth Douglas A. Fressenden University of Montana Ead Army Air “Forces Training Command Randolph Field Ramblers Athens Bob Warren Georgia Navy Athens Country Club

How They Stand and Estate Notices 1945 Summary

Sports results from the American and National Leagues with standings for Detroit Chicago St Louis Boston and Philadelphia plus scheduled games. An adjacent probate notice from Taylor County West Virginia calls for claims to the Theodore Thompson estate by December 3, 1945 and warns beneficiaries to appear to protect interests. Also includes a brief historical note on prewar pig production and a note on the word castle.

Associated Press Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland St.Louis Theodore "Thompson Theodore Thompson Taylor County Bank Grafton Taylor County West Virginia William P County of Taylor New York Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston

Notice to Creditors and Beneficiaries in Two Estates

Legal advertising warns creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of Leann Crawford and George Calvin Hall to present claims with vouchers by specified dates. Images show formal notice by Guy Allender, Commissioner of Accounts, with deadlines in December 1945 and June 1945 respectively, urging appearance to protect interests.

George’ Calvin Hall George Calvin Hall Main Street Grafton Taylor County West Virginia Guy Allender ‘Mlantanar

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