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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1949

Page

2

Grafton Bearcats Reach Regional With 40-26 Victory

Grafton High School Bearcats beat Philippi 40 to 26 to secure a regional Class A berth at Buckhannon next weekend. Richard Poe paced the offense, while Philippi’s Coach McKinney cited opponent strength as a factor in the loss.

Grafton Philippi Buckhannon Gassaway Grafton High Bear-cats Bearcats Asuvul Spe Richard Poe McKinney

Classified Advertising Summary

Classified listings show varied ads for sale livestock home purchase, service, babies, chicks, and appliances with dates, prices, and box numbers. Entries include wanteds for a field rep, puppies for sale, cocker spaniel pups, cash offer for a home near Grafton, and appliance trade-ins, with contact details and insertion terms.

Commissioner Notice to Creditors in Elias Smith Estate

To the creditors and beneficiaries of the Elias Smith estate. All claims must be exhibited at the Parrish Building, Grafton, West Virginia, on or before September 6, 1949, or be excluded from the estate. Beneficiaries must be present to protect interests. Given by John Burdett Commissioner of Account Taylor County West Virginia. March 4 1949.

Elias Smith Parrish Grafton West Virginia John Burdett Taylor County

Demaret And Worsham Lead In Miami Four Ball Event

Demaret of Ojai California and Lew Worsham of Oakmont Pennsylvania were favorite entrants as the Miami International four ball moved into the second round at Miami Springs. Their 9 and 7 victory over Ed Furgol and George Fazio highlighted a day of tight matches at the par 70 course.

Miami, Fla Jimmy _Demaret Ojai Calif Lew Worsham Oakmont Demaret Worsham Ed Furgol Royal Oak Mich George Fazio Conshohocken Miami Springs Jim Ferrier San Francisco Cary Middlecott Memphis Tenn Jack Burke, Jr White Plains George Schoux Sammy Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Lloyd Mangram Niles, Til Dick Metz Virginia Beach N. M Bob Hamilton Landover

Oscar The Octopus Vs Galento Fight In Seattle

Oscar the Octopus trains for an eight fist welcome to meet Tony Galento in Seattle on March 18. Ivar Haglund, the octopus owner, recalls a prior saltwater tank bout on August 5, 1946, where Haglund claims Oscar was fouled below waterline. He notes Galento fought bareknuckled and the octopus died two days later. ref acknowledged a foul odor. Haglund now predicts a clean contest as rookies approach.

Seattle Oscar the Octopus Tony Galento Ivar Haglund Oscar Brooklyn Tony Haglund

Secretary Acheson Tops Customs Tailors Best Dressed Poll

Secretary of State Dean Acheson is praised as the government’s best dressed man in the Customs Tailors Guild of America annual selection. Cited reasons include assertive style and sharp tailoring influencing perceptions of power.

Dean Acheson Customs Tailors Guild of America

Insiders tip Franklin for Army Cabinet post

Washington insiders forecast Kenneth Royall’s resignation within weeks and name John M. Franklin, New York shipping official and former Army assistant chief of transportation during the war, as the top candidate to fill the new Cabinet post on an inside track.

Washington Kenneth Royall John M. Franklin New York Army

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