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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1944

Page

2

Augie Bergman Fueled Feud Between Giants and Dodgers

In a March 27 column by H C Fullerton Jr of New York, talk of a fresh Giants Dodgers feud intensifies as Richer Brooklyn Rodgers mocks a rival lineup. Buddies Kerr and Schultz are floated as antidotes, with exhibition plans against Red Cross teams and April 13 set as a milestone.

H. C. Fullerton, Jr New York T Giants Dodgers Brooklyn Rodgers Brooklyn Giants Gshulta Horace Stoneham Buddy Kerr Schultz Seaton Don Pierce Topeka Kas Daily Capital Clark Shaughnessy Bears Ralph Brizzolara Redskins Jack Dugger Ohio State Lars Sande Kentucky Stillman's

Riddle Remains Near Columbus As Army Call Looms

Elmer Riddle, Cincinnati pitcher, has passed his army physical at Ft. McPherson and worked out with the Columbus Foxes. He likely will stay in Columbus until three weeks when he is called into service. Riddle won 21 games and 11 tests last season for Cincinnati.

Columbus Elmer Riddle Cincinnati Ft. McRiddle Columbus Foxes Riddle

World Series star tops camp in four RBI day

Augie Bergamo of Detroit sparked Columbus to a 10-3 win over a Memphis squad as he hit two triples and drove in four runs after replacing Johnny Kopp in right field. The report covers multiple spring training notes with various clubs and players involved.

Ted Meier Tonew Pookie Cairn Hl Johnny Kopp Iports Yankees Glig Nore Yegulnys Spitcher Ernie Bancame Frankie Crosebti Whit Wyatt Brooklyn Dodgers Brooks Bear Mountain Lakewood Ace Adams New York Giant Cape Girardeau Jacke Kramer St. Louis Browns Bill DeWitt Prench Lick Ind Orval Choves Chicago ‘White Sox Detroit Frederick Russ Christopher Philadelphia A Baltimore oBreneh Dick Jimmy Wilson Chicago Cubs Cincinnati ‘Reds Bill Schuster Dot Johnson Phil Gavarretta Ivak Bill Nicholson Ea Pote Biko Peanuts Lowery Tony York College Bark Washington Egglers Wynn Mickey Haefner Boston Red Sox Wallingford Conn Boston ‘Braves Bob Coleman

Radio Host Wins Admiring Defense Amid Smear Claims

A broadcaster denounces a smear campaign against Congress as a dangerous movement to undermine the authority of the body. He vows to expose who funds the effort and insists on full cross examination while offering to testify in open court.

Dies Congress Winchell J Central Navy Marrom

Allied forces tighten grip in Pacific frontier actions

In the Admiralty islands American cavalry mop up Japanese remnants after the LorenGA fall. US destroyers shell Pityllu and near Ndrova while Seadler Harbor damage, and bombers hit Wewal New Guinea and other targets. Mirau Marines press landing-based operations as Fifth Army Air Force delivers heavy bombing on Wewal and surrounding zones.

Admiralty Islands Lorenga Manus Amo Ndrova Pityllu Island Lorenxu Seadler Harbor Bismarck Sea Mirau Island St. Matthias Group Rabaul New Britain South Pacific Solomons Garowe Island Vitu Fifth Army Air Force Wewal New Guinea

Russian advance at Prut frontier marks turning point in war

Russian forces reach the Prut river frontier near Romania after an 800 mile push from Stalingrad and continue driving into Poland. Churchill calls the feat the greatest cause of Hitler's abdication as German air power wanes and Allied advances tighten the noose around Berlin.

Prut River Rumania Stalingrad Poland Moscow Churchill Hitler Abdorhie London Germany

St Johns Triumphs Over DePaul To Reach NIT Final

St Johns of Brooklyn defeats DePaul 47 39 at Madison Square Garden to reach the NIT final. Led by Hy Gotkin and Bill Kotsores, the Indians upset Kentucky and Bowling Green en route, with Kotsores later named MVP. They will face the Dartmouth Utah winner for the national title.

New York St John’s Brooklyn DePaul Madison Square Garden Joe Lapehick Indians Blue Demons Chicago the Garden Kentucky Army Temple Canisius Lapchick Dick McGuire Dartmouth Bowling Green Ohio Little Hy Gotkin Bill Kotsores

Baseball Results and War News Across the Week

Sunday results show Chicago A defeated Detroit A 10 to 4 and St Louis N beat Fourth Reprying Group Memphis 10 to 3 with Philadelphia A 3 Baltimore Int 1. Saturday Detroit A 5 Chicago A 3 and Philadelphia A 8 Curtis Bay Md Coast Guard 3. Article notes heavy German warplane production losses, Allied air power gains, Churchill urging intensified effort and a forthcoming invasion, with Montgomery predicting a major Allied advance after German stuns.

Chicago Detroit St. Louis Memphis Philadelphia Baltimore St Louis Toledo Cleveland Pittsburgh Curtis Bay Coast Guard Churchill United States Britain Royal Air Force Montgomery

Isolationist drift cited for next Congress by critics

The report notes criticism of the coming Congress being stacked with isolationists and partisan zealots who would fight political opponents at home rather than confront European totalitarian forces. It mentions State Department work on an American version of the international organization with major powers, progressing enough for Congress to review soon, drawing Republican encouragement from some.

América Europe State Department International Organization United States Russia Britain China Moscow Congress

Ten 4-F Pirates players shield season hopes

Ten players with 4-F cards secure Pittsburgh staying in business this season but the Pirates face a push to finish in the National League's first division. The group includes rookies Cuccurullo Roe Strincevich and veterans Lopez Camelli Elliott, along with infielders Gustine Dahlgren Ordenana and outfielders Barrett Coleman Russell. Four pitchers also hold 4-F status: Sewell Gee and Butcher.

Charles Chamberlain Muncie Ind Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Art Cuccurullo Albany Preacher Roe Columbus Nick Strincevich Toronto Cuccurullo Rice Melbourne Ark American Association al Lopez Hans Camelli Bob Elliott Prank Zak Frankie Gustine Babe Dahlgren Tony Ordenana University of Havana Cuba Portsmouth Johnny Barrett Frank Coleman Jim Russell Rip Sewell Johnny Gee Xavier Resigno al Butcher

Bipartisan panel eyed to shape proposed organization

Connally said a bipartisan sub committee would likely be appointed to work with state department experts on the form of the proposed organization. Senator Ball of Minnesota and Austin CR.-VI) applauded the move while Senator Bridges of New Hampshire expressed hope for concrete progress.

Connally State Department Ball R.-Minn Austin Cr.-Vi Bridges Ing Ig Spee

Real estate listing with multiple homes and terms

Several homes in Hnotts Avenue E Main St Maple Avenue offer 3 or 6 rooms with bath furnaces and garages. Prices range from 4600 to 4750 dollars with easy or monthly terms. noted property moving rapidly and prices expected to rise.

Bath Hnotts Avenue E. Main St Maple Avenue

Denver A A U Tourney Sets Attendance and Receipts Records

Denver's 10th week-long National A A U basketball tournament ended Saturday night with record crowds and gate receipts. More than 40,000 paid about $34,000, roughly $5,000 above 1943’s mark. Phillips 66 of Bartlesville, Ohio defended its title by defeating Denver's Ambrose Legion 50 43 in the final.

Denver W. N. Greim Phillips “66 Bartlesville Ohlo Ambrose Legion

Moose Lodge Wins Charleston Gazette Tournament

West Virginia requests go to circuit clerks for processing while state secretary figures exclude direct county requests. In Charleston, March 27, Welch Moose Lodge defeated sport mart 39 to 34 in the Gazette's 120th Independent Basketball tournament. Welch led by strong free throws with 15 field goals each side. Ralph Ball topped scoring with 5 points as Welch seized the win.

West Virginia Secretary of State Charleston Whelch Moose Lodge Sport Mart Charleston Gazette Welch McDowell Sportmart Ralph Ball

Estimated 1944 U.S. soy bean crop reaches 242.5 million bushels

Government crop estimates project the 1944 yield of soy beans in the United States at about 242,500,000 bushels, reflecting wartime agricultural output and demand.

United States

Madagascar Compared In Size To Texas Island Remark

A brief note compares the island nation of Madagascar to the U S state of Texas, stating Madagascar is nearly as large as Texas in area.

Madagascar Texas

Bombers Hit Berlin Then Move Across Europe

The raid began with a one night interview after the Berlin blast and continued with attacks on Aulnoye and Lyon in France. Mosquitos harassed Berlin while American heavy, medium bombers and fighters struck targets along the French and Dutch coasts, losing five bombers and one fighter.

Page 1 Germany Reich Berlin Occupied Aulnoye Lyon France

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