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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1949

Page

2

Scholastic Quintets Poised For Tourney Play

Charleston WV opens Class B basketball tournament with nearly 140 scholastic quintets. Sectionals this week lead to regionals next week and state finals in Charleston March 17. Class A follows, regionals March 17 19 and finals in Morgantown March 24 26.Wednesday night games include Wheeling McKinley versus Cameron Sherrard Lost Creek versus Unions of West Milford Clarkburg Terra Alta versus Tunnelton Kingwood Masontown versus Fellowsville Kasson versus Newburg Crichton versus Meadow Bridge Crichton Fort Gay versus Huntington Vinson.

Charleston West Virginia Ernne Morgantown Wheeling McKinley Cameron Sherrard Lost Creek West Milford Clarksburg

Regional high school teams listed by area in Huntington

Section 28 Region 7 standings note standout teams across counties. Regions include Sherrard Lumberport Harrisville Sistersville Bristol Tanner Glenville Bruceton Rowlesburg Hedgesville Lewisburg Concord Training Trap Hill Huntington Marshall Sissonville Wahama Mason City Oceana Matewan and Burch with several schools highlighted per region.

Huntington Sherrard Lumberport Harrisville Sistersville Bristol Tanner Glenville Bruceton Rowlesburg Hedgesville Lewisburg Concord Huntington Marshall Sissonville Wahama Mason City Oceana Matewan Burch

Mitchell Doby Slated For Fame Says Boudreau

Cleveland Indians spring camp in Tucson focuses on outfielders Dale Mitchell and Larry Doby as future all-time greats. Manager Lou Boudreau predicts major development. Doby, first Negro to play in the AL, aims to raise batting average and reach the all-star team, citing past success including a .301 season average and leading hitters in the World Series with 31 hits.

Tucson Cleveland Indians Dale Mitchell Larry Doby Lou Boudreau Doby Tribe

Classified Advertising Rates And Notices

Classified rates detail per word and insertion rules for the Sentinel ads. Includes minimum charges and timing, plus a card of thanks note noting condolences for D. I. Bayley and an obituary-like memorial. Also features baby chicks for sale and a Lost/Found style box. References to Box No 8 and Richmond Virginia contact details appear.

The Sentinel

West Virginia Faces Geneva With Patton Height Boost

Joe Ryan, a 6-2 sophomore forward from Penns Grove New Jersey, is expected to enhance West Virginia Mountaineers speed as they host Geneva in Morgantown. Coach Lee calls Ryan a key complement to the team’s fast style in tonight’s season game.

Virginia Lee Patton Joe Ryan Penns “Grove New Jersey Morgantown Mountaineers Geneva

Blue Devils Fall to Morgantown in Junior Game

Morgantown edged the Blue Devils 29 24 as Knotts Maust and Wandell led a tight clash. Coach Hamric’s team had led early before Morgantown pulled away in the third quarter. locals tie 20 20 in the third before a late Morgantown surge. The Blue Devils next face Philippion Thursday.

Blue Devils Morgantown Tads George ‘Hamric Knotts Maust Knight Wandell Tucky Maust Andhaffer Philippion

Fairmont State Hosts West Liberty In Crucial Night

Fairmont State aims to secure second in the State College Conference by hosting West Liberty in the regular season finale. A loss could allow Davis and Elkins to overtake the Falcons, while other WV games include Potomac at West Virginia Wesleyan and Washington at Bethany. Davis and Elkins edged Potomac State 59 56 with Hap Huey scoring 25, Alderson Broaddus beat Salem 62 46, and Beckley stayed fourth by defeating Glenville 76 57 as West Virginia State lost to North Carolina College 75 54.

Charleston West Virginia Fairmont State Fairmont West Liberty Davis and Elkins Falcons Potomac Wesleyan Washington and Jefferson Bethany West Virginia State St. Augustine Raleigh N.C Davis Elkins Potomac State Senators Hap Huey Alderson-Broaddus Salem Fred Mackey Beckley Glenville North Carolina College

Rexall Antiseptic Salve For Minor Skin Irritations

Rexall drug product described as antiseptic salve for minor burns and skin irritations. Mentions insect poisoniron content and the Drug Chemical Co in a compact, early 20th century product blurb.

Rexall Rex

Charles Outpoints Maxim in Cincinnati Title Bout

Ezzard Charles outpointed Joey Maxim in a 15 round split decision in Cincinnati last night. The slender hard punching challenger had to come from behind to win two of the three judges cards. A crowd of 14,062 paid a gross of 72,818 dollars, and boos rang out at the new Cincinnati Garden.

Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Joey Maxim Joe Louis Cincinnati Garden

YMCA Benefit Game Set for Thursday at Grafton High

The annual YMCA benefit basketball event will be held at Grafton High School field house Thursday evening. A 7 p.m. preliminary game features the G. A. A. alumni versus Newbury. the 8:15 p.m. main event pits the Grafton Moose against the Coca Cola Bottling team from Morgantown. Notable players Victor Bonifili, Jimmie Walthall, and Alva Richmond headline the Bottling squad. The proceeds fund gymnasium repairs and equipment.

Y.M.C.A Grafton High School Bob Momin G. A.A Newbury Eis Grafton Moose Morgantown Victor Bonifili Jimmie Walthall Alva Richmond Y. M.C.A Gyvamasium

Joe Louis Resigns as Boxing Champion

In Miami Beach, Joe Louis announced his formal resignation as heavyweight boxing champion. The event, presented by Abe J. Greene, included a letter signed by Louis. Flamen B. Adams, president of the National Boxing Association, attended the meeting.

Miami Beach Fla Joz Louis Abe J. Gréeric Louis Harr Greene Flamen B. Adae National Boxing Association

Spectator dress described with colored blouse and skirt

A blouse of black dotted silk with red accents pairs with royal blue skirt. The blouse features deep patch pockets cuffed sleeves and a narrow black silk belt at the waist. The note references Dress Institute Photo and overall outfit styling.

Dress Institute

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