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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
6
Joe Louis ends his heavyweight reign after a 11th round KO of Jersey Joe Walcott at Yankee Stadium. Louis, 34, announces retirement and hints at entering politics while recalling a record 11 year title run and $3.365 million earnings.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg meet in match play for the Lue/isch Women's Western Open title. The two legends, one tall and thin, the other short and sturdy, have headlined golf since the mid thirties as rain delays threaten weekend play and local games.
Ray Poat allowed only three hits as the Giants blanked Cincinnati 7-0 for his sixth win and third shutout. Jim Rice Homered, doubled, and drove in three as the Braves beat Pittsburgh 12-3.
New York June 26 The heavyweight scene centers on three names Jersey Joe Walcott Gus nevich and Edward Charles as likely challengers after Joe Louis KO'd Walcott in the eleventh at Yankee Stadium ending Louis long reign. Sol Strauss announces plans for an elimination series to crown Louis successor while Eddie Eagan notes commission action awaits official bouts.
University of Southern California players traveling from Denver to the national finals stopped in Cleveland for major league games and a lunch with Hank Greenberg. The piece weaves in anecdotes about Fritz McKale and other college coaches, discusses college baseball’s ties to pro circuits, and notes Wally Hood Sr.’s nerves while watching his son pitch.
A fragment notes ages of three individuals. One is 34, another 33, and a third will be 25 next month. No further context or identities are provided.
Yesterday's NL results included New York routing Cincinnati 7 0 Brooklyn edging St Louis 3 2 Philadelphia tying Chicago 2 1 and Boston crushing Pittsburgh 12 3. Standings show Boston St Louis and Pittsburgh leading their divisions with several tight races. Today's NL games feature Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia and Pittsburgh at Boston. In the American League Washington edged Cleveland 3 2 Detroit beat New York 4 2 Philadelphia won Chicago 4 1 St Louis defeated Boston 9 6. Standings list Cleveland Philadelphia New York Boston Detroit Washington St Louis Chicago and others with varying records.
Fishing will be poor this weekend across several counties as muddy waters linger in streams including Mercer Braxton Berkeley Jefferson and Glade Creek. The Conservation Commission notes clear waters in some streams and cites Shad as a valuable Atlantic Coast species. An early American blast furnace named Lucy celebrated in 1872 is mentioned.
Charleston June 26 Bas s weighing over five pounds and crappies up to sixteen inches are being caught at Tailwater Valley River Reservoir. Catfish and bluegills of good size are common. Conservation Commission biologist Robert F. Stephens notes the reservoir is open year round for all species and has a 2000 acre surface with 73 miles of shoreline. As of June 9 the bass season is not yet open but anglers have enjoyed six weeks of strong fishing. largemouths up to 21 inches and 5 ¼ pounds are described as rewards, white crappies up to 16 inches have been attained, catfish and bullheads are plentiful, channel cats around 20 inches and bluegills of edible size are becoming more common. Bears are near sighted due to feeding habits.
Commissioner of Accounts J Guy Allender issues a notice to creditors and beneficiaries of Ida M Wollard deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by December 28, 1948 at his Graf ton West Main Street office to share in the estate. Beneficiaries must be present on June 26, 1948 to protect interests.
The Associated Press list highlights top performers across leagues with stars like Williams Boston leading batting at .412 and Mize? Musial St Louis piling runs and RBIs. DiMaggio New York plus Sauer Cincinnati powering sluggers while Branca Brooklyn and Peat carry standout pitching lines.
June Clarksburg firemen request a raise to $245 monthly from the current $195, boosting their pay by $50. The proposal will be presented to the City Council on Tuesday for consideration.
Washington stars reach finals in Charleston as Edwin Weseley and Jack Yates win to set the junior title battle. Weseley dominates Sid Staunton 6 0 6 1 then beats Ray Lewis 6 1 7 5. Yates defeats Bill Johnson 6 1 6 0 and Charles Green 6 0 6 1 to reach the final.
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