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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1944

Page

2

Nations Best Track Stars Compete In K of C Games

Larry Smith reports on the Columbus games at the arena where top college and club athletes chase new indoor marks. World records have fallen in sprints and hurdles, led by Blazius, Wright, Had, and Thompson, as Dodds eyes the two mile, with rivals Rafferty Wisner Thomas and Hulse close behind.

Larry Smith Hation’s Acu al‘ Blazis Georgetown ‘University Ohio State Bobight Wright Whitey Higan Normal Hero Thompson Greg Rice Gil Dodds Rice Dodds Jim Rafferty New York A.C Jimmy Wisner Baltimore and Great Lakes Jerry Thoma

Sale of southern Taylor County property by Yates deed

Notice of legal sale of two dwelling houses on a 40 foot lot in Taylor County conveyed by Mary Yates to various parties, with probate records, deeds dated 1889 1919 and 1889 1919 and 1919, terms require cash plus nine months to pay with interest bearing notes and title retained until fully paid, signed by Special Commissioner W Merle Watkins and Clerk Frank M Hollis Jr.

Fetterman Mary Yates B. F. Martin Wee Court of Taylor Co Sald Crty Chase W. Merle Watkins IAW Frank M. Hollis, Jr Circuit Court of Taylor Co

Dartmouth Indians Battle Catholic University In Eastern Tournament

The Dartmouth Indians, featuring naval trainees, face Catholic University in the NCAA Eastern Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Ohio State meets Temple in the other semifinal as the winners advance to a title game next Tuesday. Catholic University is led by Brooklyn native Captain Dick Scanton with a 19‑5–defense record, while Ohio State and Temple have top players selected by coaches for the All Star squad.

Dfid Catholic University Ohio’State Temple Catholi University Brooklyn Dick Scanton Hha Jo State Bridge Two Allstar Don Grhte Arnold Risen Keyes Permitie Pe Owls Nyaa

Unclear text on wartime plans and veteran concerns

Fragmentary report notes shifting plans tied to possible military developments and the Reich’s burden to feed civilians. Mentions foreign observers and Italy, with references to veterans and the Veterans Administration amid broader government action.

Sventun Alps Uggs Reich Eimai Italy

Referee duties and rule debates spark basketball chatter

In a column from New York, March 24, the piece notes referees work beyond calls, debates over goal tending, and hand-use rules. highlights that unified rules suit high school to pro, with light anecdotes on Gil Dodds, Penn State fencing in Abel Gilbert and Leigh Woehling, and St John’s coach Lapchick amid a wartime audience.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Pat Kennedy Gil Dodds I Reiger Kas Nebraska H. L. Finch Abel Gilbert Ecuador Mercersburg Academy Bob Galbraith Penn State N.C.A.A Woehling Abel Oklahoma Aggies Bob Foothills) Kurland

Boxing Results From Associated Press Roundup

Boxing results shown from New York Philadelphia and Portland reports list multiple bouts with knockouts and decisions. Notable results include Tippy Larkin stopping Allie Stolz in Newark and Aaron Perry stopping Joey Mantro in Washington, plus several decisions and a draw involving Boxers from New Jersey Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

Associated Press New York Tippy Larkin Garfield N. J Allie Stolz Newark Aaron Perry Washington Joey Mantro Danny Barnfield Ruby Gartia Puerto Rico Highland Park Ini Youngstown Oho Rudy Richardson New Byithin Conn Louis Passaic

Oil supply share noted as seventy percent claim

fragmentary report states the United States supplies about 70 percent of the oil used by Wy fg and Walked Nations. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or connected events.

United States

Weatherly DPS To Auto Woes Of Yankee Pilot

Yankee camp notes from March report crew shifts as Roy Weatherly and Jack Phillips face April 1 draft, adding to McCarthy’s lineup woes. Other camps note Lupien, Bluege on Suarez, Cub holdouts Nicholson and Pafko, and Cardinals veterans in lineup for Sunday game with Memphis ferrying unit.

New York Joe McCarthy Roy Weatherly Atlantic City McCarthy Jack Phillips East Aurora N. Y Seaboard Yankees Bill Dickey Joe Gordon Weatherly Cubs Medford Mass Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Tony Lupien Cronin College Park Nats Luis Suarez Cuba Ossie Bluege Pedro Gomez Alex Carrasquel French Lick Tor Jimmy Wilson Bill Nicholson Andy Pafko Cairo St. Louis Cardinals Memphis Johnny Hopp Stan Musial Walker Cooper Ay Sanders Danny Litwhiler George Kurowsl Marty Marion É ‘ French Lick Ind Hal Trosky Guy Curtright White Sox Jimmy Dykes Sedi Thal Ab Evans Bloomington Bill

Elmer Riddle Starts Pre Induction Physical

PT McPherson Ga March 24 Elmer Riddle the Cincinnati pitcher who went 21 11 last season checked in for his pre induction physical at the army reception center in Columbus Ga He arrived last night and results will be announced later today or tomorrow.

McPherson Elmer Riddle Cincinnati Columbus, Ga

Phillies adopt Blue Jay emblem in bold publicity move

Wilmington March 24 The Phillies in Philadelphia unveil a Blue Jay emblem replacing the quaker logo as owner Bob Carpenter and press rep Bill Phillips spark midwinter publicity. Fans flood the office with 630 proposed emblems while some plead to keep the Phillies name. Other notes cover Reds outdoor batting practice, Gromek and Grant position changes, Bordagaray and Rickey distance, and Giants holdouts shrinking to six with Ace Adams seeking a full salary boost and arrival in camp expected.

Wilmington Del Phillies Philadelphia Bob Carpenter Bill Phillips Phil Bear’ Mountain Frenchy Bordagaray Dodger Rickey Bordagaray New York Springfield St. Louis Lakewood N. J New York Giants Ace Adams

Tippy Larkin Wins by TKO in New Jersey Bout

Tony Pelliteri known as Tippy Larkin defeated Allie Stolz in Newark in a ten round plan scheduled event drawing 16,137 fans. Larkin landed a right to end Stolz’s night with a third round TKO as Stolz failed to answer the bell after heavy exchanges and knockdowns.

New York Tony Pelliteri Garfield N. J Tippy Larkin Bob Montgomery Juan Zurita New Jersey Stanizes Allie Stole Newark I Srolz Larkin Alice Stolz Arthur . Donovan

Historic war drills test cliff scaling under artillery fire

Brigadiers and major generals observed practice maneuvers as troops scaled cliffs and crossed rivers under supporting artillery. The inspection party included Maj Generals Gillem Baade Twaddle Barris and Maj Gen Collins, with Brigadier Generals Murphy and Futch. Col Holman directed exercises featuring bridging the swollen Blackwater river after rain.

Alvin C. Gillem Jr Paul W. Baade Harry L Twaddle Withers A. Barris John B. Murphy Theodore Futch James L. Collins Fifth Service Command Fort Hayes

Public Auction Sale of West Grafton Property Remains Set

By court decree in Taylor County on February 23 1944 bidders will compete for a one half undivided interest in a West Grafton lot fronting 50 feet on J Street. The sale is at 1 PM April 15 1944 at the Taylor County Courthouse front door with terms: one third cash, balance in nine and eighteen months with interest.

Circuit Court Taylor County Tiff Ethel Court House John W. Saffel J. M. Swan Thelma Jo Claire Yates Hazlett Grafton West Virginia

Climbing Blackwater Falls Canyon Cited in Article

The report notes the climbing of the steep sides of Blackwater Falls canyon and mentions the existence of about 2 000 rarities of soybeans grown worldwide.

Blackwater Falls Canyon

Classified Rates And Rental Notice For Sentinel Ads

Classified rates outline two and a half cents per word for the first insertion and one and a half cents per word for each additional insertion, all consecutive in the regular column style. Minimum charge is 55 cents. each total and figure counts as a word. ads described to proper classification. errors reported immediately. Sentinel not liable for more than one incorrect insertion.

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