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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
2
Baseball roundup reports Dutch Leonard of the Senators stymying Detroit as Washington and New York press the AL lead. Dodgers extend NL edge. Giants rally to sweep Pittsburgh. Indians beat Philadelphia. Crosby and Cam highlights noted amid a mixed, error-filled wire. A stray food note closes the column with a recipe aside.
Chicago June 28 Harold Jug McSpaden tops halfway in the $12,300 national open pro event at Calumet country club as he and partners push toward the 72 hole championship. Walter Burkemo Arnold Minkley share pro amateur lead with McSpaden while Sam Byrd and Bob Cochran chase.
Don Lund, star centerfielder at the University of Michigan, said he has signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers and will report next week. The 1945 Michigan captain helped the team to the Big Ten title with a .300 batting average.
The document records notice to creditors and beneficiaries for estates including George Calvin Hall and Leann Crawford, requiring claims with vouchers by set dates. It mentions location details in Taylor County and Meridian Highway context, with references to historic figures and dates, and notes about debts and responsibilities.
Classified rates note first insertion at 2 1/2 cents per word and subsequent insertions at 1 1/2 cents per word. The notice warns errors are not the sender responsible and that the terms may reflect typographical issues and omissions.
The piece notes Freddie Cochranewall asserting he beat two world champions, cites past welterweight and lightweight titles, and references other boxers like Henry Armstrong, while mixing in brief sports notes about coaches, college meetings, and regional junior programs. The tone echoes a bustling 1940s sports page with multiple brief items.
From Cincinnati AP report with multiple boxing bouts: Dave Clark, 156 1 2, defeated Tarnazzo, 153 1 2, in Brooklyn. Stanley Miller, 147, beat Alex Doyle, 147, in Garfield. J C Nelson Hawkins, 162, knocked out Johnny Taylor in Cleveland. Freddie Archer, 143 1 2, outpointed Ruttin, 188, in Fork. Alter, 126 1 2, outpointed Frank Franconeri, 132 1 2, in New York. Billy Jogin, 165, outpointed Archie Devin, 119 3 4, in Newark. Bobby McIntire, 141, outpointed Willie Russell, 135, in Columbus. Max Parshay, 175, beat WinGle Van 170 in Detroit. Bud Waterman, 173, knocked out Ted Morrison, 179, in St Paul. Also includes home remedies and housekeeping tips.
Yesterday in the American League Washington beat Detroit 9 1 and Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 8 2 Boston edged Chicago 7 6 and New York won 2 1 against St Louis New York beat Pittsburgh 10 4 in the first and 3 2 in the second Cincinnati took two from Boston 5 4 and 4 2 Brooklyn edged Chicago 6 5 while Philadelphia beat St Louis 8 3 and St Louis won 6 0 against Philadelphia Tomorrow’s schedule lists several matchups Salt advice: steam vegetables with a quarter to three quarters spoon salt per pound.
The Department of Justice consents to a rehearing extension that expires September 1. If a petition for rehearing is filed by then, the mandate remains stayed for twenty days after the Supreme Court rules on the petition. If denied, the case moves to the special court around October 20. Oral argument is not allowed on rehearing petitions. The AP by-laws may be amended to conform to the special court decision, with board and counsel authorizing review. Members may petition Congress for relief if desired.
Reports from Tokyo say United States B 29 bombers roamed northern Hokkaido while carriers and aircraft laid mines in Osaga Bay and Naruto Strait in the Inland Sea. Seventeen additional mines were placed along Honshu s southern coast and Niigata approaches as part of wide ranging operations.
The article notes a ninth rae island unit set this month as Tokyo’s defense stance shifts. A Tokyo radio commentator claims Japan’s future is bright despite Okinawa’s loss and predicts Allied attacks on the homeland. Suzuki’s government uses emergency powers to move 450000 bombed city dwellers to farms, amid pressure to boost food and munitions production.
President Truman will attend a ceremony at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City for an honorary Doctor of Law. A public reception will follow, with about 900 Kansas City civic leaders. He plans talks on war and diplomacy and said he will devote his time to winning the war and peace from the White House and Berlin.
Fragmentary OCR notes list glassworkers and place names including Charleston West Virginia Henriet ta Oklahoma Shrieveport Ba Festus Missouri with a remark about official Panama language being Spanish.
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