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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1944

Page

2

Red Sox Edge Browns as Ninth Victory Boosts Lead

The Red Sox defeated the Browns behind Joe’s ninth win, increasing their league lead. Giants beat the Dodgers 9-2, Reds vying for third with a Philadelphia 6-4 win over Boston Braves. Ortiz’s single in the eighth sparked the Phillies comeback while Stevenson and Tobin took losses in other games. The St. Louis and Chicago clubs weren’t scheduled.

Sax Aes Giants Ron Dodgers Oypende Cin ‘Reds Ana Homer York Yan Rabel Ortiz Ibés Oris Hoex

Baseball Memorabilia at Cooperstown and War Bond Drive

National Museum of Baseball in Cooperstown acquired a ball presented to Capt. Roy Smith by the Navy champion team for 4917 18 and an artificial hand once used by E. J. Bigsone. A Japanese Paul Waner bat, funded by Marine Corps Charlie Truitt, may be donated after auction on a war bond drive. Also notes coach Dad De Groot and racehorse Bertha's death, plus Derby talk and Georgia head-shaving rule for freshmen.

Hugh Fullerton, JR York National Museum of Baseball Cooperstown N. Y Thas Roy Smith Guam E. J Paul Waner Marine Corp Charlie Truitt Wilmington Del Namur Truitt Waner Hanover Bertha Shirley Hanover Billy Petrotle Armstrong-Davis Fargo Express Joan Winsturlough Pfc Vinnie Byrne Syacuse Georgia Wally Butts Japan Ruth Pip Meter Camp Ellis Camp Mackall Dave Giants Koslo Carolina Service Greensboro

MIGHTIEST Captioned Trom Page 1 Unveiling Forays

Fragmentary note describes a sequence of events or vessels described as spectacular and reclaimed. Mentions a location near Rletta, Georgia, and references to plants and people named Ren and Pree. The text is garbled and unclear.

Rletta

Armstrong Stacks Al Davis in Under Two Rounds at Madison Square Garden

Henry Armstrong, the former triple champion, stopped Al Bummy Davis in 69 seconds of the second round at Madison Square Garden before 16,084 fans. Armstrong dominated from the opening bell with infighting and a sharp left to the stomach, sending Davis through the ropes and down twice in the first round. Davis rose but succumbed in the second as the referee halted the bout with Davis flat on his face.

Ted Meier New York Henry Armstrong al “Bummy Davis Madison Square Garden Hammerin’ Henry Los Angeles Brooklyn Frank Fullam Pullam Armstrong Bummy Bob Montgomery Rexhauata Ant Darvis Hese Aye Tokyo

Pilotless aircraft dive into fire to make a kill

The report notes several events where observer pilots observed pilots in daylight daylight encounters. RAF fighters pursued targets with total disregard for danger as alerts and reliefs shifted across the southern sector during the day leading to continued firefight efforts.

Nelson shoots 69 but trails Red Cross leader Ghezzi

Byron Nelson of Toledo shot 69 in the Red Cross tournament at Wy},

National League Leaders and Last Night's Results

The Associated Press lists top NL batting, pitching, and fielding leaders with Tucker leading Chicago at .389 and Spence driving in 34. Last night New York beat Brooklyn 9 to 2 while Philadelphia edged Boston 5 to 4. St. Louis and Pittsburgh show strong pitching marks as standings shift in a tight race.

Associated Press Tucker Chicago Cullenbine Cleveland Spence Washington Dovers Boston Gutteridge St. Louis Savage New York L Pot Louis Harder Cleveland Fittsburgh Ryba Cincinnati Walker Brooklyn Bordagaray Philadelph Weintraub Barrett Pittsburgh Ott Ryan Munger T-2

Baseball Schedule and Results Snapshot

Today's games include Brooklyn at Philadelphia at 9:00 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago at 4 p.m. Tomorrow features New York at Boston and Brooklyn at Philadelphia among others. Yesterday Boston beat Philadelphia 5 to 1. Cleveland defeated Detroit 3 to 2 in 13 innings. Washington edged New York 3 to 2.

Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington New York

Notice to creditors in Clemant L Offutt estate

Commissioner of Accounts in Taylor County West Virginia announces that all persons with claims against the estate of Clemant L Offutt deceased must file verified vouchers at 207 West Main Street Grafton WV on or before December 4 1944. Beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. Given June 2 1944 by John K K Burdett.

Clemant L. Offutt Parrish Building West Main Street Grafton West Virginia John K. K. Burdett Taylor County West Virginis

Boxing Results Across Cities Highlight AP Coverage

AP boxing results show Henry strong at 141 3-4 and Wilby 122, with Frankie 154 in Brooklyn outpointing Surges at 149. Harold Smith 155 knocked out Coolidge Miller in Scranton, May Lachance 139 1-2 outpoints Armands Dutil 138 1-4 in Lewiston.

Associated Press New York Henry, Strong Los Angelicas Ew York Wille Wilmington Det Ped Hain Wilby Brooklyn Frankie New Bedford Scranton Harold Smith Coolidge Miller Newark N. J Fall River Mass Martin Boston Billy Morris New Xi Lewiston May Lefty

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