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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1954

Page

2

Newhouser Helps Indians Salvage Series

Hal Newhouser, the veteran lefty with a fading arm, tossed six innings to help the Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees 4-3 and salvage the three-game set. The victory keeps Cleveland 1.5 games ahead of the White Sox, who defeated the Red Sox 9-1 in the second game of a doubleheader. Gil Hodges and Jackie Robinson supplied key power as Brooklyn snapped Harvey Haddix’s 10-game win streak with an 8-6 win over the Dodgers. The Phillies swept the Braves in a doubleheader as the Reds split with the Pirates, while the Orioles won in 11 innings and the Senators beat the Tigers.

United Press Indians Giants Hal Newhouser Cleveland Yankees Newhouser Tigers Lotite New York White Sox Red Sox Bobby Hofman Hoyt Wilhelm Willie Mays Dodgers Cardinals Gil Hodges Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Junior Gilliam Brooklyn Harvey Haddix Preacher Roe Jim Highes Phillies Braves Reds Pirates Orioles Athletics Senators

Ham Ham Wears NCAA Net Crown For Second Year

Hamilton, Ham Richardson claimed his second consecutive NCAA tennis singles title by defeating Davis Cup partner Bob Perry of UCLA in straight sets 8-1 6-2 6-3. The Inland University player from Baton Rouge Louisiana rode the victory to another amateur journey.

Seattle Wash Hamilton Ham Richardson NCA Dlay Inlane University Wee Baton Rouge Bob Perry Ucla

Andrade Faces Digilio In New York Debut Boxing Match

Gisco Andrade prepares for a 10 round bout in New York against Digilio of Bayonne at St. Nicholas Arena. Andrade arrives with 23 wins and one draw as the favorite at 3-1. The provided text also notes a government FDA crackdown on a separate topic.

New York Untessen Cisco Andrade Digilio Bayonne St. Nicholas Aréna Andrade

Baseball Results from National League and American League

Yesterday’s baseball results span both leagues with multiple matchups. Cincinnati split with Pittsburgh as Law and Hetki earned decisions, Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 4 3, and Chicago defeated New York 5 0. American League scores show Philadelphia sweeping Baltimore in 11 innings, Boston edging American Association actions, and Cleveland and Detroit posting decisive wins.

Trabert Reaches Wimbledon Semifinals Despite Blisters

Tony Trabert of Cincinnati, hampered by a blistered right hand, advanced to the Wimbledon men's singles semifinals with a straight set 6-2 6-2 7-5 victory over Mervyn Rose of Australia. The 23-year-old favorite beat Sven Davidson in the fourth round and reached the semifinals in under an hour. Maureen Connolly, Doris Hart, and Louise Brough won their quarterfinals in dominating fashion to reach the women’s quarterfinals.

Wimbledon England Tony Trabert Cincinnati Laver Mervyn Rose Australia Trabert Sven Davidson Sweden Rose Maureen Little Mo) Connolly San Diego Angela Buxton Doris Hart Coral Gables Miss Connolly Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif

Tennessee Girl Upsets Champion In WNC Matches

Nancy Reed, 21, from Tennessee and Peabody College, defeated defending champion Pat Lesser of Seattle 1 up on the 19th hole to win the 10th annual Women’s National Collegiate Golf championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Greensboro Dixie Nancy Reed Miss Reed Peabody College Nashville Pat Lesser Seattle

Judge dismisses charge after driver training tie in case

Cranston Rhode Island district court judge Artin ez Votolato discontinued a charge of failing to halt at a stop sign against Antonio Preino of Providence when he recognized his former driving instructor taught him 35 years ago. Cosmetics firm advertises a product as shampoo plus egg and found to contain 1 500 of egg per shampoo.

Cranston, R. I Artinez Votolato Antonio Preiio Providence Hiw Forcino

Noted Baseball Stars and a Revolved Beach Fashion Icon

A Central Press quiz cites a major league manager linked team nickname and a breakthrough feminine swimmer who transformed beachwear. It suggests a rookie spring year with two homers and 112 RBIs, naming a clutch third baseman known for slow starts. The garbled text references many improper strings and not a coherent article.

Frank Watson Central Press

Basilio Offered 55000 For Gavilan Title Defense

Syracuse promoter Norman Rothschild publicly offered Carmen Basilio a $55,000 guarantee to defend his welterweight crown against Kid Gavilan in September. He projected a combined gate of about $115,000 plus television revenue, with Basilio smashing Al Andrews in a near shutout victory in Syracuse after flooring him three times.

Basilio Kid Gavilan Syracuse N. Y Norman Rothschild Carmen Basilio Rothschild Gavilan Jarmen Canastota Cuba al Andrews Superior Wis Nish Andrews

Five Major Cities Ramp Up Monday Baseball Card

Infapolis results show five games with Charleston visiting Minneapolis while Toledo travels to Kansas City Columbus plays at St Paul Louisville faces Indianapolis in a set of early week matchups featuring prominent teams and venues known in the circuit.

Minneapolis City Charleston Toledo Kansas City Columbus St. Paul Louisville Indianapolis

Brownton Drops Double Header to Cue Club and B&O

Brownton, a newcomer to the City Softball League, lost both games of a double header. Cue Club overcame Brownton 5-2 after Brownton led 2-0 in the first game. In the second, B&O Shops rallied to win 10-8 after Brownton led 8-4 through two innings.

Brownton Cue Club B&o Corer B&o Shops Shopmen Waite Moore Wheatley and Malone Wheatley Wolfe McVicker and Norvis Fitzwater and Mewiskey Fitzwater Beaumont Blueville Seyler's S Inda Arman Kelley Fletcher Bluefield Jack Peck Brownton Logan Bill Miller Mounds— —Ville Dave Clovis Parkersburg West Virginia University Herman Hall Milton Nancy Bycott Wheeling Nancy Weaver Huntington Ann Boreman Charleston Ruby Huffman John McCuskey Clarks

State Amateur Golf Attracts Big Entry List

White Sulphur Springs hosts the 35th annual state amateur tournament with Ed Tutwiler aiming for a sixth title and Bill Campbell as a top rival. Teens like 17 year old Berri Long compete for the women's crown as men qualify in Hot Springs Virginia. New 18 hole men’s qualifier shortens travel costs, with Dick Foutche of Charleston among strong men’s contenders alongside Tutwiler and Campbell.

Ed Tutwiler West Virginia Bill Campbell Tutwiler Campbell Berri Long King Tut Hot, Springs Virginia Greenbrier Dick Foutche Charleston Joe Taylor

Sunday Night Baseball Scores Across Cities

Sunday results show Cincinnati beating Pittsburgh 9 0 and Pittsburgh taking 4 3 over Cincinnati in extra innings. Brooklyn tops St Louis 8 6 while New York defeats Chicago 3 2 in 10 innings. Philadelphia edges Milwaukee 4 3 and Philadelphia also wins 2 1 in the no extra frame second game. Tuesday night schedule lists Detroit Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Washington New York Boston games.

New York Brooklyn Phila Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Ist Inn Philadelphia Tieriday Louis Cleveland Detroit Washington Baltimore Boston

Dixie Duo Post Low Scores In USPS Golf Qualifiers

Tom Lambie of Phoenix Artz and Vernon Smith of Galveston posted the week long USPS U S Public Links qualifying totals. Lambie shot 67 88 135 in heat at Phoenix while Smith matched with 69 66 at Galveston. Women begin play Friday as men continue qualifying rounds.

United Press Tom Lambie Phoenix Artz Vernon Smith Galveston Tex Lambie Smith

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