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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

Page

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Strand Beats VFW 5-2 to Move Up in Little League Standings

Garry Livengood pitched six strong innings as Strand defeated VFW 5-2, moving into sole possession of second place. Strand scored in each of the first four frames, aided by doubles from Blair Courtney and Charles Morgan, and a late rally off Moran. VFW ace struck by timely Strand hits, with remaining runs provided by a sequence of infield outs and singles. Next up, VFW visits the Elks at 5:30 on Thursday, both clubs 2-3 and tied for third.

Gough Strand Garry Livengood VFW Livengood Gail Mike Vets Blair Courtney Charles Morgan Johnny ‘Robinson Charlie Moran Stollenfels Carl Rutherford Lonnie Lough Angle Courtney Morah Robinson Lough Rutherford Trickett Reed Elks AB Rhe Stolenfels Dunham Homkaie Lambert

Navy bans short shorts for base spouses and daughters

Rear Adm. Crawford banned certain attire at the Charleston naval base, forbidding short shorts worn by Navy wives and daughters. He reportedly said he did not mind pedal pushers, slacks, or Bermuda shorts, but objected to the so called short shorts.

C. Crawford Navy Charleston

Sink or Swim Sale Ends in Store Flood Loss

The Clifton Simpson Furniture Store in WACC Texas ran a much publicized sink or swim sale last week. A heavy rain caused water to accumulate, the roof collapsed and flooded the store, causing an estimated loss.

Wacc Tex Clifton- Simpson Furniture Store

Good Big Man Moore Set To Face Olson In Polo Grounds Fight

Archie Moore a 38 year old light heavyweight, touted 12-5 favorite to beat Carl Bobo Olson at the Polo Grounds in a nationally televised 15 round bout. If Moore or Olson wins big, a September shot at Rocky Marciano’s heavyweight title looms. TV presentation on ABC at 10 p.m. EDT could draw 25,000 fans and $250,000 gate.

New York Archie Moore Carl Bobo Olson Polo Grounds Rocky Mutelano Jim Norris Weather Bureau ABC Network Grafton Moore San Diego Calif Olson San Francisco Rocky Marciano Self

Moore Olson Title Fight Tale From Tape

The tale of the tape for Archie Moore and Carl Olson lists Moore at 5 10 175 pounds and Olson at 169 pounds with measurements for reach chest and other body parts. The bout pits light heavyweight champion Moore against middleweight king Olson in a headline showdown.

New York Archie Moore Carl Bobo) Olson Jarchie Moore Bobo Olson

South Vows Classic Grid Battle Roster for Aug 13 at Laidley Field

South Charleston's Alex Hawkins and Bill McClure of Stonewall Jackson lead as top backs named to the South squad for the 22nd North-South Football game at Laidley Field Charleston. Coach Sammy Le Rose assembles 18 of 25 players with McClure at 178 pounds and Hawkins at 165.

ST. Albans West Virginia Bill McClue Charleston Stonewall Jackson Alex Hawkins South Charleston

Fight Results Across U S Cities From United Press

United Press reports boxing results in Wilmington Miami Beach Detroit and Chicago. Charley Cummings defeated Reggie Martina in Wilmington. Kenny Lane beat Larry Boardman in Miami Beach. Pat Lowry outpointed Bob Rossi in Detroit. Virgil Akins stopped Billy Suddeth in Chicago.

United Press Wilmington Del Charley Cummings Philadelphia Reggie Martina Country Cats Mexico Miami Beach Fla Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Larry Boardman Marlboro Conn Detroit Pat Lowry Toledo Ohio Bob Rossi Cedar Rapids Iowa Chicago Virgil Akins St. Louis Billy Suddeth Topeka Kans

Major League Baseball scores and standings mix notes

Baseball results from multiple leagues include Brooklyn and New York games with detailed box elements. Standings show NL, AL teams such as Chicago, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee, with cited pitchers, runs batted in and win loss records. Local item notes wildlife bounty claims in McIntosh County and coyotes and foxes turn-ins.

Antonelli McCall Monzant Westrum Colhim Brooklyn Landrith Chicago Milwaukee New York AB Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh

Duncan Selected New Head WVU's Athletic Group

WVU President Irvin Stewart named Dean Ray Q. Duncan as chairman of the university Athletic Council. Duncan succeeds Clyde Colson. Two new council members were announced: Dr. Charles Watkins and Leon Z. Seltzer, replacing Cropp and Wells. Barbara Jo Cunningham was elected student member for the next school year. Terms for Cropp and Wells expire soon. Holdover and other members include Dr. C. C. Pohimen, J. Ray Fredlock, Sirianni, Tackles, Raines, Wilt, Hilton, Rodesky, Greathouse, and Hutton.

Morgantown Ith West Virginia University Irvin Stewart Ray Q. Duncan School of Physical Education and Duncan Clyde Colson College of Law Charles & Watkins Oak Hill Hosmer H. Cropp Clarksburg Leon Z. Seltzer Dana Wells Duncar Colson Cropp Wells Barbara Jo Cunningham Ravenswood Daniel R. Oliker Diiigan

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