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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1943

Page

2

War relief program and draft hit major leagues

Major leaguers faced war-drama pressures as clubs donated all receipts to the National War Relief fund. Inductions touched several players including Jimmy Brown of the Cardinals, Vernon Stephens, and George McQuinn of the Browns. Stephens delayed entry owing to a knee injury while McQuinn’s back kept him sidelined. Browns, despite last place, remain within three games of third.

Judson Batley Associated Press National War Relief Fund Army Jimmy Brown St. Louis Cardinals Vernon Stephens George McQuinn St. Louis Browns Browns Cardinals Brown Klein Stephens McQuinn California St. Louis Babe Dahlgren Phillies National League Johnny Vander Meer The Reas Gerry Priddy Mickey Vernon Senators New York Giants

Browns Seize Room To Rally After Stephens Returns

St Louis June 30 The Army rejection of Vernon Stephens and George McQuinn gives the Browns a renewed chance to rise from the cellar. Manager Luke Sewell predicts improved hitting with Stephens back from Camp Lee and McQuinn from Jefferson Barracks. He notes the team’s .230 batting and .342 current batting leader Stephens as key factors in a potential revival.

ST. Louis Vernon Stephens George McQuinn Browns Luke Sewell Stephens McQuinn Sewell Luke George Camp Lee Jefferson Barracks Cris Hockett Cleveland

Legal Notice on Main Street parcels in Taylor County

Pursuant to a Taylor County circuit decree I will sell July 12 1943 at 1:30 PM at the courthouse front to highest bidder real estate of John Wm Brown in Grafton and surrounding tracts. The parcels include Tract One Lincoln Street frontage 68 feet with dwelling, Tract Two undivided dower interest in Lot 433 on Main Street, Tract Three East Main Street 80 foot frontage with B&O Railroad line, Tract Four west of Tract Three adjoining Eva Murphy, plus attached notices and conditions of sale and liens.

Fenton Baltim and Ohio Railroad Company Eva Murphy John Wm. Brown East Main Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Les Rightumire Scord Fetterman Taylor County West Va Blueville John W. Brown William Friend Kinaler J . J. GU Yallender I. F. M. Hollighr Circuit Court Taylor’ County West Virginia Conmlatnes Ead Frank M. Hollis, Jr Joy Helen Hollis Jae Thomas Wyckoff Court House Grafton Lincoln Street Gwell Miller Jacob McCartney Huffman Nestor A. Leuthardt i Laura L. Huffman A. Leuthardt Leota Brown Main Street Latrobe Street Ada Powell Alfred Brown Guy A. Powell Lens Attred Iéat Brown Eva ‘Murphy Baltimore and Ohio Als Toad Company John Wmn. Brown Charles A. Yeager Pra G. W Counsel For Plains

Boxing results from several cities reported last night

In New York Ernest Robinson defeated Johnny Jones on points after 10 rounds. In Jacksonville Babe Austin beat Jackie Bedford on points in10. New Bedford saw Eddie Ellis stop Babe Perrilla in 5. Portland had Frankie Nelson outpoint Willie Hagan in 10. Los Angeles featured Jack Chase stopping Miguel Madero in 3 rounds.

New York Ernest Cat) Robinson Johnny Jones Pittsburgh Jacksonville Fla Babe Austin Dallas Tex Jackie Bedford Oklahoma City New Bedford Mass Eddie Ellis Quincy Babe Perrilla Povince R. L Portland Frankie Nelson Boston Willie Hagan Haverhill Los Angeles Jack Chase Denver Miguel Madero Mexico City

Southworth Names Top NL Outfield Trio and Alternatives

St Louis manager Billy Southworth pins his NL outfield honors on his own Musial, Walker, and Litwhiler with Ott and Brooklyn’s Dixie Walker and Augie Galan as notable runners up. He lauds Litwhiler as the best all around right fielder and highlights Walker Galan Musial and Litwhiler for their arm, speed, and hitting across fields.

ST. Louis Billy Southworth St. Louis Cardinals Stan Musial Harry Walker Danny Litwhiler Southworth Mel Ott New York Giants Brooklyn Fred Walker Augie Galan Cardinals Cleveland Pitburgh Boston Braves Walker Fred Dixie Harry Little Dixie Dodger Machine Galan Musial Litwhiler Philadelphia

Dodgers to Start Navy Trainees Impact on Colleges

New York reports that Navy V-12 trainees will flood colleges, affecting rosters and futures for coaches. Yale adds Sam Mele and Johnny Simmons via the Marines, while Tulane may gain a stronger team despite limited roster. Other notes include Ernie Lanigan's antique baseball tale and Roy Van Griffan's umpire Robb remark.

New York Dodgers Navy Yale Sam Mele Johnny Simmons Horace Renegar J Tulane Joe Renfroe Horace Green Wave Bill Reddy Syracuse N. Y Roy van Griffan Robb Barkley Wichita Red Barkley Dodger Branch Rickey Tri Branch

Redhead Berg Surges In Western Open Round

Patty Berg, famed for her scarred knee from a 1941 Texas crash, advances in the Women's Western Open after beating Opal S. Hill 5 and 3. Medalist Berg, though wary of 36 holes ahead, faces Mary Agnes Wall as she pursues a return to the quarterfinals amid other top contenders Elizabeth Hicks Catherine Fox Phyllis Otto and Dorothy Kirby in the field.

Chicago Patty Berg Minneapolis Texas Jet Glone Patty Opal S. Hill Kansas City Mary Agnes Wall Menominet Mich Elizabeth Hicks Long Beach Calif Catherine Fox Glen Ridge N. J Phyllis Otto Omaha Neb Dorothy Kirby Atlanta, Ga

Man Behind Kentucky Derby Turns 82 in Chicago

Chicago June 30 Col J Winn long a figure behind the Kentucky Derby marked his 82nd birthday today. He is resting after the Lincoln fields meeting at Hawthorne and plans a vacation in the east.

Chicago Col. J. Winn Col. Winn Lincoln Fields Hawthorne

Club Standings and Today's Games Card

St Louis faces New York with Cooper and Pola p. Melton and Lehrman. Cincinnati plays Brooklyn with Vander Meer and Walters against Wyatt and Davis. Chicago visits Boston with Der ringer and Bithorn opposing Andrews and Tobin. Pittsburgh hosts Philadelphia with Butcher and Hebert facing Johnson and Hebert.

St. Louis New York Cooper Pola Melton Lehrman Cincinnati Brooklyn Vander Meer Walters Wyatt Davis Chicago Boston Derringer Bithorn Andrews Tobin Pittsburh Philadelphia Butcher Hebert Johnson L Pet Pittsburgh Chicago New York

Four Young Golfers vie for national crown in Chicago

Four new york youths aged 21 year old golf hopefuls meet at Washington Park Olympic Fields for a national collegiate title before military service. Kuntz Yale and Walley Rich Carleton posted 785 in qualifiers while Roden Texas and Beckford Yale had 776. Ulrich Austin Minn upset Notre Dame foe Bosenfelder 4 and 2 in quarterfinals. Roden and Kuntz defeated Fife Michigan 2 and 1 and 5 and 3 respectively.

Chicago New York Washington Olympic Fields Boston Day Cleveland Richard Xuntz Yale Walley Rich Carleton Northfield Minn Bill Roden Texas Walt Beckford Ulrich Austin Jim Bosenfelder Notre Dame Kuntz

Teacher May Finish First Pupil's Work

New York reports about Johnny Hutchinson a Philadelphia lightweight trainer who guided Bob Montgomery may stop his pupil Beau Jack from a promised rematch. Hutchinson beat Ruffin and drew twice with Shapiro as a trainer alleging a strong punch. Promoter Herman Taylor expects a gate over 40000 dollars for the July 19 Philadelphia bout at Shibe Park.

New York Johnny Hutchinson Philadelphia Bob Montgomery Beau Jack Augusta Montgomery Madison Square Garden Ulso Bobcat Hutchson Beau Shibe Park Johnny Jack Hutchinson Philly Jthe Frankie Thomas Thomas Fight Bobbying Bobby Ruffin Maxie Shapiro Herman Taylor

Night NBA matchups listed with multiple players

The snippet lists games New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis and Boston at Detroit with player pairings Borony Bagby Leonard Grove Arntzen Nigeling and ends with an odd political aside about Mr Hitler and a remark on living itself rather than appearances.

New York Cleveland

After Tonight Continued From Page One Sports Legislation

The report outlines a new tax plan combining victory and income taxes with familiar deductions, aiming for smooth rollout. Beckford defeated James Stewart of Northwestern 1 up, his third straight win by that margin. Yale players Cousin Ulrich and Roden head to military service. two others are joining the Army and Marines.

Treasury Parison Beckford James Stewart Northwestern Yale Ulrich Roden Marines Day

Real Estate Listings With Various Homes and Terms

A compact set of property ads listing locations W Boyd St Fetterman Wilford St Blueville Orchard 81 West Gratton and Brownlow Park. Properties include 7 room house 2200 dollars 54 rooms 1500 200 cash 20 monthly 3 level lots 5 rooms 2800 cottage 2500 5 rooms bath cellar garage 1300 and build after the war with easy monthly payments.

Blueville West Gratton Brownlow Park

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W. VA Sentinel ATS Celear Sewall Special Commissioner's Sale Circuit Court OF Grafton Loan Company A. B. Shroyer Lula EB. Shroyer Bald- Pigmore City William M. Kennedy William H. Ball Ada’ Powell Guy A.powell Pat Yournells CHCIL Litwhiler, Walker, Musial Hugh Fullerton, JE Dewey Atlantics Charter Oak Club Washington Skating Pond Rickey Jolly Young Bachelors Yeoman Morris Siegel Norfolk Naval Training Station Seabag Phil Rizzuto Naval Air Station Pantelleria Phil Royal Australian Air Force Missouri Padayss Berg Whirlaway Warren Wright Whirly New Orleans International Hitler Hazel Atlas Maple Avenue
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