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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1946

Page

5

O'Toole hits Jacobs over free tickets in Louis Conn bout

Former boxing official James O'Toole charged promoter Mike Jacobs with an absolute monopoly and fraud in the Louis Louis Conn heavyweight fight buildup. He urged state scrutiny, warned purses should be held, and threatened a $100000 lawsuit for extortion while linking boxing’s decline to promoter control.

Donald Roote Louis-Conn Pat York Democrat Cole National Association New York Louis Conn NBA Eagan New York State Commission Yest Day Iice United States O'Toole Mike Jacobs New ‘Ie Jacobs Jawmaker Jeter Mn Square Garden Yankee Stadium Joe Ats Ofter Conn Louis Ino Omi New State

Kramer Withdraws From London Tennis Tournament

Jack Kramer withdraws from the London grass court tennis tournament due to a persistent blister on his right hand. Pancho Segura advances to the finals as Kramer exits, with Davis Cup involvement noted for Kramer.

Jack Kramer London Jack Stamee Pancho Segura Kramer California Zwart

Conn’s Retirement Shelved by Possible Comebacks and Gates

Sports roundup notes Billy Conn’s retirement may be brief amid talk of big fights next winter, possibly drawing a million-dollar gate against Louis again. It questions gate totals versus earlier hopes, hints at a fading sports boom, and highlights Conn’s declining defense and a big paydays ahead.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Louis Conn Billy Conn Joe Baksis Tami Mauriellos Louis

Yesterday's Stars and Legion Elims in West Virginia

Baseball results show Sam Zoldak and Floyd Bevens starring for the White Sox and Yankees in wins over the Red Sox and Dodgers. Hank Edwards drives Indians to a 4-3 victory over the Senators. Charleston prepares for West Virginia American Legion junior eliminations starting July with eight posts competing. district rounds run to July 25 followed by interdistrict play to determine the champion.

Sam Zoldak Browns Red Sox Paul Trosky White Sox Floyd Bevens Yankees Grosky Bevens Yanks Hank Edwards Indians Senators Pete Besset Dodgers Pirates Charleston West Virginia American Legion Bud) Tesch

Feller Looms as Red Sox Face Indians Tonight

Boston hopes to rebound after a 2-0 loss to St Louis as they meet Bob Feller and Cleveland. The Sox trail the Yankees by six and a half games after a nine game slide begun when Feller shut them down June 12. Brooklyn and St Louis clubs won easily to pressure the NL lead while Detroit, led by Greenberg and Trout, beat Philadelphia.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Boston Red Sox Bob Feller Cleveland Rapid Joe Cronin Feller Bostonians St. Louis Browns Sammy Zoldaj Stranegy Bob Muncrief Zoldar New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Bill Dietrich Yankees Floyd Bevens Yanks Ed Smith Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Hank Greenberg Eddie Lake Bob Swift Dizzy Trout Hank Edward George Case Cleveland Indians Washington Senators

Maryland and DC champions set for national event fight

Tesch noted the August Maryland and District of Columbia champions will compete for a spot in the national event, underscoring the buildup to the bigger stage.

Maryland District of Columbia Tesch

Rival boxers eyed for welter or middleweight clash

In New Orleans on June 21 reports say a bout between Ray Robinson and Rocky Graziano could be arranged. One speaker claimed willingness to bet $25 on the outcome, with the match positioning as a potential welterweight or middleweight showdown depending on negotiations.

New Orleans Rayinson Rocky Graziano

How They Stand National League Leaders and Scores

National League Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 7 to 3 and St Louis defeated Boston 9 to 1. Today's games include New York at Detroit and Philadelphia at Chicago among others. Major league leaders list batting average Walker Brooklyn .362 and pitching Higbe Brooklyn 70 1.000 with other leaders from St Louis Boston Washington and Cleveland. Also notes lengthy six week processes to convert goat and kid skins into goods.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh St. Louis Boston New York Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Cincnnati Associated Press Walker Musial Slaughter Edwards Williams Greenberg Detriot Keller Case Ruffing Caldwell I ' Eee Wie Pet Bt. Louis New York Philadelphia

Cows Stands Out Above All Comers

New York June 21 heavyweight champ Joe Louis dominates the field after a decisive knockout of Billy Conn. Promoter Mike Jacobs faces a sparsity of credible challengers as talk turns to potential contenders like Tami Mauriello, Joe Walcott, Jimmy Evans, Omelia Agramonte, and others from gymnasiums and small clubs.

Gayle Talbot New York Joe Louis Billy Conn Jim Jeffries Mike Jacobs Louis Tami Mauriello Bronx Britain Bruce Woodcock Joe Walcott Camden N. J Jimmy Bivins Lee Oma Nat Rogers Jacob Mike Jack Crawford Washington, D. C Jimmy Evans Brooklyn Omelia Agramonte Puerto Rico Tommy Gomez

Powell named contact representative at Veterans office

Clarksburg June 21 assignment of Horace M Powell former principal as contact representative at the Veterans Administration sub regional office announced by contact manager Charles A Ford. Petroleum is described as a mineral compound mixture of hydrocarbons with the earth’s crust comprising sedimentary igneous and metamorphic rocks.

Clarksburg Horace M. Powell Veterans Administration Charles A. Ford

Classified rates and terms in Sentinel column

Classified advertising rates stated as two and a half cents per word for the first insertion and one and a half cents per word for each additional insertion, with a minimum charge of five and five tenths cents. Each initial and each figure count as a word. Errors should be reported immediately.

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Notice to creditors of Frederick B. Smith estate

All persons with claims against the Frederick B. Smith estate are notified to present them with vouchers for settlement. Claims must be filed at the office in the Parrish Building 207 West Main Street Gratton West Virginia on or before the 24th day.

Willam Roe William Roe Ginia Frederick Smith Parrish West Gratton West Virginia

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