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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
2
Phillies land Charley Brewster and Coaker Triplett in a multi team swap boosting infield speed. Brewster drives two decisive hits as Phils top Boston 6-4 and 2-1 to climb to fifth. A's sweep Red Sox 7-4 and 4-2 as Siebert and Flores pace the offense. Dodgers stumble as Giants beat Reds while Cardinals crush Reds. Rickey’s gamble pays off for Philadelphia amid a doubleheader frenzy.
In a quiet headline week sports page, Parson Gil Dodds faces Dartmouth’s Don Burnham in a highly anticipated 1500 meter indoor clash slated for Saturday. The piece threads players, coaches, and anecdotes across baseball, football, and military sports figures, finalizing with a memorial note on Shelby Buck.
In a night game Seattle-esque league whip of Washington 9-5 powered by a seven-run eighth inning. St Louis Browns beat Chicago White Sox 5-2 as Vern Stephens homered and singled. Harry Walker of the Cardinals took over the NL hitting lead with 22 straight games hitting safely. Truett Sewell pitched a nine-hitter in a 4-2 Pirates win over the Cubs. Coaker triplett and Ron Northey homered for the Phillies in a 6-4 opener over the Braves, Northery homered and doubled in the 2-1 nightcap victory. Dick Siebert and Jesse Flores drove in four for the Athletics in a 4-1 opener win and Flores added a nine-hitter in the nightcap. Stephens for the Browns provided the key, while Ken Sears singled twice and scored in the Yankees 8-5 win over the Senators.
Harry Gumbert pitched a two hitter and Walker Cooper drove in two runs with a single as the Cardinals beat the Reds 3 to 1. Joe Orengo starred for the Giants with a key hit in a separate game.
National football league owners will weigh a merger proposal from the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles at a weekend meeting. The plan would reduce the nine active clubs to eight, outline joint coaching and shared profits, and allow home games in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators staged an entertainment build up for a June 30 benefit game under Comiskey Park lights at 8 45 p m As prior to the varsity game picked players from both clubs will join an all-star squad to face the Great Lakes Naval Training Station nine coached by Lt Gordon Mickey Cochrane former Detroit Tigers manager
In baseball standings Philadelphia beat Boston 6-2 while New York edged Brooklyn 6-5 and Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 4-1. In Detroit Pauline Betz leads into clay court finals after a weather-interrupted win. Nancy Corbett and Lucille Dailey advance in women’s bracket as seeds battle toward Sunday’s title.
New York boxers Jackie Cooper and Joe Mulli won decisions in rival cards. Maurice Lachance knocked out Ted Christie in Portland. Charley Sabatella halted Tony Grey in Scranton, and Jim McClarin outpointed Russell Sawyer in New Bedford. Johnny Green defeated Joe Spangler in Buffalo. Luther White outpointed Juan Zurita in Los Angeles.
Philadelphia pitcher Johnny Podgajny, 22, is traded to St. Louis by the Chicago Cubs for Lloyd Dietz, 29, a right-hander with a 0-3 record this season. Dietz strengthens Pittsburgh relief while Podgajny departs after three seasons with Philadelphia and a 20-33 mark.
New York visits Washington as Candini dominates early. Philadelphia battles Boston while Detroit faces Cleveland in a tight division clash. St Louis meets Chicago with Hol lingsworth and Sandra opposing Wade and Grove as late lineups are set.
Report notes Japanese aircraft on three Rabaul airdromes with uncertain operability. Liberator fires burned visibly for miles, observed 45 minutes after ignition. Japanese air force claimed to have 27 bombers and 30 fighters attacking near Lae and Bena Bena, in a region inland from northeast New Guinea, with emergency landing fields nearby and Allied ground troops menacing from the Huon area.
Time sale listing for Monroe Street offering a five room house with bath and garage. Price set at 1500 dollars with 150 dollars cash down and the remaining balance payable at 15 dollars per month.
Popular Wild Bull Elliott makes his bow under the Republic banner in Callin Wild Bill Elliott at the Opera House tonight. He plays a Robin Hood type cattle country fighter who brings down a crook posing as a governor and delivers him to the federal authorities. Anne Jeffreys co stars as the female lead with singing duties.
Paramount brings the beloved tale to the screen with Fay Bainter and Hugh Herbert in the lead roles. The Strand Theatre hosts the premiere today as Alice Hogan Rice's story, cherished for generations as a novel and stage play, is adapted with charm and appeal. The film preserves the pathos and earthy humor that made the original a bright gem of American literature.
In Taylor County West Virginia circuit court a decree subjects Ada Powell and Guy A Powell real estate to satisfy liens. Claimants must present liens at Taylor County Bank Building Grafton by July 12 1943 with witnesses books papers and vouchers as required. Proceedings commence July 12 1943 and may adjourn day to day until completed.
Pay Bainter stars as Mrs Wiggs with Vera Vague as Tabitha Hazy. Hugh Herbert plays Marcus Throckmore the matrimonial ages ey. The Wiggs family and Alfalfa Switzer Brewer Thomas Lee and Shannonas Mr Wiges headline a frolicsome tale. Cast also includes John Archer Barbara Britton Clem Bevans Moroni Olsen.
The Grasshopper aircraft concept envisions hillside flyaway contingency steps for the firing range. It includes a cushioned litter, a detachable artillery spotter seat, patient strapping, and space for an attendant or physician if required.
Classified ad rates described as two and a half cents per word for the first insertion and one and a half cents per word for each additional insertion. Minimum charge fifty five cents. Each initial and each numeral counts as a word. Ads must be properly classified and errors reported promptly. The Sentinel disclaims responsibility for more than one correct insertion.
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