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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1945

Page

2

Castoff twirlers spark pennant chase in pro baseball

In a pennant race update from June 1945, veteran lefty Wolff, pitcher Hausmann, and Bowerman delivered decisive mound work for Washington, Boston, and Cincinnati respectively. Wolff blanked opponents over 31 innings, while Hausmann pitched a second straight 1 to 0 three-hitter to keep Boston within half a game of New York. Bowerman earned his fourth win as Cincinnati beat St. Louis, and Detroit edged Cleveland to extend its AL lead. The Giants fell to Boston as Eisenhower watched, with Chicago topping St Louis in another game.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Bhio Tyes Rogers Waltf Washington Clem Hausmann Boston Red Sox Bowmen Cincinnati Wolff Philadelphia Senators Athletics Hal Peck New York Detroit Tigers Hank Borany Bowman Red Sox Reds Bt. Louis Cardinals Charley Barrett Redbirds al UN Boston Jim Tobin Pittsht Brooklyn Chicago White Box Louiss Chigayo

Suggs Faces Tough Second Round Duel In Pay Bolt Golf

In Indianapolis on June 20 UP Louise Suggs co medalist and top contender in the 16th annual women s western Pay Bolt tournament advances to the second round. She defeats Marge Row 2 and 1 and prepares to meet Dorothy Germain while Betsy Hicks and Mrs. White play a winner s bracket showdown. Babe Zaharias and Jean Hopkins also win as the title chase tightens.

Indianapolis Ind Louise Suggs Lithia Springs Marge Row Anniston Dorothy Germain Miss Suggs Louise Philadelphia Betty Hicks Bettye R White Dallas Texas Miss Hicks White South Miss Germain Virginia Bartock Park Ridge Ill Lawrence Gelz Highland Park Polly Ann Riley Fort Worth Mildred Babe) Didrickson Zaharias Los Angeles Jean Hopkins Cleveland Zaharias Elizabeth Dunn Miss Hopkins Charles R. Harbaugh

Brooklyn college creates eligibility post for athletes

In aftermath of last winter’s basketball scandal Brooklyn college established an administration of athletic eligibility for men, appointing Verne Booth, former 1924 Olympic distance runner, to the post. The piece also notes careers of Sid Mercer and Jack Miley and various sports anecdotes including golf and boxing items.

Hugh Fullerton, Jr New York Brooklyn College Hag Verne Booth Star Happy Chandler Sam Saet Anton Lang Oxford Wis Sid Mercer Jack Miley Attein Mercer Miley John McGraw Sid Tampa Dizay Dean

Phoenician trade and labor strikes tied to industrial plants

The report notes a strike vote at Libbey Owens Ford and Pittsburgh Plate Glass affecting seven and eight plants respectively with about 10 000 workers voting to strike and 1 000 voting against. Plants span Toledo Ottawa Charleston Shreveport and Cleveland with a related note on Phoenicia’s historic seafaring trade from 1300 B C to 900 B C.

Romine Pittsburgh Company Libbey- Owens-Ford Company Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Libbey-Owens-Ford Pany Toledo Ohio Ottawa Charleston W. Va Shreveport Pittsburgh Plate Class Company Cleveland Ohio

Sports Briefs From Across the Nation June 20

Various briefs report Frigie Zivic arriving from Pittsburgh to train for a 10 round bout with Harold Green at Madison Square Garden Friday. Other items note Notre Dame star Bud Boeringer named Iowa assistant coach, Mobile hosting a $10,000 war bond golf event, Edsel Wibbels preparing for national meets, and Duke’s Wallace Wade possibly returning as coach.

New York Frigie Zivic Pittsburgh Harold Green Madison Square Garden Iowa City Arthur Bud) Boeringer Notre Dame Detroit University Clem Crowe University of Iowa Boeringer Detroit Gus Dorais Crowe Hawkeyes Mobile Ala Junior Chamber of Commerce PGA Hom Dudley Miami Fra West Coast Jacksonville Louisville Edsel Wibbels Keesler Field Miss Durham N. C Wallace Wade Duke University

How They Stand By The Associated Press Eastern War Time

Yesterday's American League results show Detroit bounces Cleveland 3 in a twi night, Boston edges New York 1 to 0, Washington shuts Philadelphia 6 to 0. In extra games Washington wins 5 to 3 over Philadelphia and Chicago loses 5 to 4 to St Louis in a ninetieth inning format.

Associated Press Detroit Cleveland Boston New York Washington Philadelphia Chicago Louis New St. Louis Cincinnati

Boxing Results and Standings from Various Cities

Boxing results list a series of bouts with fighters named Johnny Green Johnny Jones Walter Thomas and others, detailing weights, locations such as Lackawanna New York Buffalo Milwaukee and Chanute and outcomes including knockouts. Separate boxing card notes cover Sweets Feats N and Hartford events with multiple fighters and results. The page also includes sports standings for National League teams and a schedule and results summary for games today and tomorrow along with a public notice about rehabilitation and a divorce suit order of publication in Taylor County West Virginia.

Detroit New York Boston Chicago St. Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Buffalo Johnny Green Lackawanna T. K.O Johnny Jones Prentiss Hall Walter Thomas Milwaukee Charles Parham Bobby Richardson Billy Parsons Danville Savior Canadeo Chanute Joe Lamotta Jimmy Davis Pittsburgh Dallessandro Garubla Pines Mathew Smith South Carolina Hartford Tony ‘Falco Middletown George Seton Eden Prankfort Heinold Oklahoma City T. E Ted Christie Cir Coe ‘Court of Taylor County West Virginia William M.reed TN Chancery Mary Hilen Reed Mary Ellen Reed Grafton

Health reports two infantile paralysis cases in week ended June 16

Charleston reports from the State Health department indicate two infantile paralysis cases for the week ending June 16, marking a rise from the previous period. The issue also notes a survey on atmospheric pollution near South Charleston’s industrial area and references a follow-up to a victory in Europe.

Charleston State Health Department Iton E. Offer South

Fragmentary notice on a hazardous device description

A garbled excerpt mentions two metal plates storing an electric charge and references a woman perhaps exposing children in an area. The readable items suggest a vague safety or incident note with no clear names, places, or dates. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.

Classified Sentinel Advertisements With Rates And Listings

The Sentinel notes advertising rates as two and a half cents per word for first insertion and one and a half cents for subsequent insertions. Entries show items for sale including a Target pistol, two glass doors, a five room cottage on Pearl street, and a phone contact.

Sentinel Pearl Street R. Ps

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