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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1943

Page

2

Red Sox Begin to Rally Narrow Gap in 1943 AL

Boston fans see the Red Sox surge toward the pennant race, as Cecil Hughson dominates with five-hit pitching to beat the Athletics 7-1 for his seventh win. Washington edges the Yankees 3-2 with Mickey Vernon tripling and homering, while the White Sox slug St. Louis 5-3. Dodgers top Giants 7-4 as Derringer shuts out Pirates 1-0. Boston also wins 7-6 over Philadelphia.

Judson Bailey Boston Red Sox Lane Bor New York Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Red Sox Cecil Tex) Hughson Sox Athletics Senators Yanks Washington Yankees Mickey Vernon Bob Johnson White Sox St. Louis Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Dodgers Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Gio Idje Laws Cardinals Rymne Fischer Brooklyn Paul Derringer Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago John Podgain Pirates Johny Wyrostek Bob Elliott Wyrostek Harry Lowrey Len Merullo Boston Phillies Phil Maslin

Star players pace late score in baseball action

Yesterday's stars Vernon and Merullo led Washington to a victory over the Yankees with heavy scoring. Derringer and Merullo contributed for the Cubs in a shutout of the Pirates while Medwick Vaughan drove in two for the Dodgers in a five run rally against the Giants. Masi slugged a two run homer for the Braves against the Phillies. Hughson outpitched the Athletics while Tucker rapped three hits for the White Sox against the Browns.

Mickey Vernon Senators Washington Yankees Paul Derringer Len Merullo Cubs Pirates Jbe Medwick Arky Vaughan Dodgers Giants Phil Masi Braves Phillies Tex Hughson Red Sox Bears Athletics Thurman Tucker White Sox Browns

Classified Rates and Sale Notice from Taylor County WV

Classified ads outline rate 240 cents per word first insertion and 1.5 cents per word thereafter with 65 cent minimum. Includes sale notice from Taylor County WV decree dated May 19 1943. Auction July 12 1943 at 1 30 P M at Taylor County Courthouse front door offering multiple real estate tracts in Grafton and West Main Street area with a lot description and reserved rights including tract boundaries and encumbrances. Also mentions vacant lots and a piano tuning service ad and a quick results prompt.

Sentinel Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Thomas Wyckoff John Wm. Brown Court House Grafton West Va Lincoln Street John Wm. Bown A. Leuthardt Teed Reperdin Leota Brown Brown I. Castle John Wim Brown Nei See Eval Ipiano A. L. Odiemann D.C. Feck Siren

Legal Notice on Brown and Powell property parcels in Taylor County

The notice details several tracts in Taylor County bound by Sarah Fenton and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, including a fourth acre tract fronting East Main Street. It describes sale terms requiring one third cash, remaining over twelve months, and notes protection and title conditions. Affidavits note proceedings in the Taylor County circuit court.

Sarah Fenton Baltimore Land Ohio Railroad Company Eva Murphy John Wm. Brown Rogera East Main Street Baltimore and Ohio’ Railroad Company Samme Kinsler Yand Birgher J. G. Yallender F. M. Hollis, Jr Taylor’ West Virgil

Sports Sphere Signals Navy To Shift To Six Day Week

Iowa Navy pre flight station to operate on a six day week in July with no daily sports period on Saturdays. Dodgers' prospect Gene Mauck from Los Angeles works out as potential shortstop. Carl Hubbell marks 40th birthday with practice shagging flies. Various notes: new golf handicap idea by Tom McHugh. USLTA impact of rain on tennis championships. Les McCrabb returns to pro baseball. Fred Sheffield funds travel via supporters. Iowa I club to sponsor Nile Kinnick memorial scholarship. Mike Kochel and Claude Corbitt move to other bases. Lélandey oversees athletics at Cherry Point Marine air base.

New York Iowa Navy Dodgers Gene Mauck Los Angeles Mickey Owen Cliff Dapper Roy Partee Carl Hubbell Kingsway Malta Tulsa Tribune Island Gams Tom McHugh Salt Lack City USLTA Les McCrabb Lancaster County Pa Connie Mack Lancaster Fred Sheffield Utah U. Frosh Kaysville Utah University of Iowa “I Nile Kinnick Iowa Mike Kochel Fordham Bainbridge Army Air Field Claude Corbitt Columbus Miss Léland Ley Northwestern South Carolina U. Grid Pat Marines Cherry Point, N.C. Marine Air Base

Whirlaway Ready for More Cash and Big Stakes

Whirlaway, famed coin collector on the turf, ready to chase more money after a 1943 season opener. In his first race since 191 days, he finished third as Mar-Kell won, earning career $561,161. Trainer Ben Jones and owner Warren Wright praised the effort as Whirlaway targets three $50,000 Arlington-Washington Park meets including the Stars and Stripes handicap on July 5.

Chicago Mar- Kell Klaway King’s Abbey Ben Jones War Ren Wright Whirlaway Whirly Washington Park

Navy views football as vital to war effort in wartime program

Navy pre flight will field five varsity teams at Chapel Hill Iowa City Del Monte St Marys and Athens as part of a broad aviation physical training program Lieut Comdr Frank Wickhorst says football mirrors war and cadets must take part in a 10 sport plan including swimming while colleges debate intercollegiate play and the Army ponders trainee participation

Ham Washington Armed Services Naval Army Frank H. Wickhorst Chapel Hill N. C Iowa City del Monte Cali St. Mary's Calif Athens Wickhorst Naval Aviation Comdr Tom Hamilton Hamilton Navy Middies Michigan Bennies Friedman Costerbaan Wolverines

Club Standings From Yesterday's Baseball Results

Brooklyn led New York 7 to 4 and Boston defeated Philadelphia 7 to 6. Chicago beat Pittsburgh 1 to 0. Only games on the schedule.

Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh

Ladies Day and Waves at Ebbets Field Today

Approximately 500 WAVES from the U S Navy will march in review between games at Ebbets Field before Capt William F Amsden their commanding officer. They will be guests of the Dodgers management at both sides of the twin bill with the New York.

Brooklyn Ebbets Field U.S Hunter William F. Amsden Dodger New York Giants

Today's Baseball Matchups From New York to Chicago

Daily slate features New York at Brooklyn with St Wittig for New York and F Melton for Philadelphia facing Boston Kimball and Gerheauser while Pittsburgh meets Chicago with Klinger or Herbert and Warneke. St Louis visits Cincinnati with Cooper against Starr. Yesterday results show Washington 3 New York 2 and Boston 7 Philadelphia 1, while Chicago 5 St Louis 3. Cleveland Detroit postponed.

St.Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston ASI New York Chicago New York St Wittig East Melton Wyatt Kimball Gerheauser Barrett Javery Klinger Gornicki Herbert Passatte Warneke St. Louis Cooper Starr Washington Cleveland Detroit Pet

Title And Site Remain Same For 1943 Meets

New York June 23 The 1943 National tennis championships keep the same title and site but alter format. USLTA will crown champions in five divisions over six days from September 1 to 6 at Forest Hills West Side Courts. Men and women singles and doubles plus mixed doubles will be played with 32 singles and 16 doubles slots. A five member committee approved the wartime plan at January’s annual meeting.

New York USLTA Westside Forest Hills

Record Track Feats Highlight Passaic Meet

At a twilight carnival in Passaic New Jersey Gil Dodds ran the first American 2000 meter in five minutes 38.8 seconds a world mark for two thirds of a mile fell to William Hulse who clocked 2 45 4 for the distance A A U secretary Ferris said the 2000 meter event had never been run in the United States Herb Thompson tied the 80 yard sprint world record but the result will not be recognized due to only two timers The event was part of Pope Pius XII diocese high school carnival.

Passaic N. J Gil Dodds Boston Divinity Gunder Haegg Sweden A.A.U Dan Ferris United States William Hulse New York Athletic Club Mal Sheppard Hulse New York Herb Thompson Thompson Jersey City

Baseball Nightline Matchups Field Predictions

Newhouser and White square off for the Red Sox in Philadelphia against Dobson and Black in a night game. Chicago visits St. Louis with Smith or Ross matching up against Niggeling or Sundra in a slated interleague tilt.

Newhouser White Boston Philadelphia Dobson Black Chicago St. Louis Smith Ross Niggeling Sundra

Baseball leaders and standings from major leagues

A snapshot of American and National League season leaders lists top batters, pitchers, runs, and steals. Notable names include Stephens, Hockett, Keller, Vaughan, Dimaggio, and Sewell, with team affiliations such as St. Louis, Cleveland, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and New York. The passage closes with Prague’s rich medieval architecture and Quebec's status as a walled city in North America.

Stephens St. Louis Hockett Cleveland White Philadelphia Keller New York Vernon Washington Siebert Johnson Washingt Wakefield Kellner Clary Lanbs Appling Chicago Vaughan Brooklyn Camilli Herman Dimaggio Pittsburgh McCormick Cincinnati Musial St. ‘Louis Russell Ott Nicholson Gustine Sewell Cooper Prague Quebec North America

Dick Siebert Plays Tune With His Bat For A's Offense

Philadelphia June 23. Dick Siebert first baseman for the Athletics is delivering a run producing season with a .260 batting average and 36 RBI leading the American League. He aims to push 100 RBIs as teammate Bob Johnson joins the Washington lineup changing the cleanup balance. Siebert, 29, has played since 1938 after coming from Columbus. Iceland is called the Exorreid Isle for its vegetation.

Philadelphia Siebert Bob Johnson Washington Bob A’s Columbus American Association

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