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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1950

Page

6

Grafton Elks Schedule Set For 1950 Baseball Season

Manager Shakey Paugh released the 1950 Central West Virginia schedule for the Grafton Elks. The team, formerly the Grafton Merchants, will play 32 games, with 16 home and 16 away. Home games are at Grafton High School field, 2:30 PM, opening May 14 at Morgantown, with practice each evening until the ball diamond is ready.

Shakey Paugh Central West Virginia Grafton Elks Grafton Elks Lodge Elks Grafton High School Morgantown Grafton Ellis

Schedule of games for Alan Maver through September

A list of dates and locations for a team’s year schedule. It includes home and away games against Buckhannon Worthington Lumberport Elkins Jeeps Philippi Morgantown Century and other opponents from May through September with multiple back to back dates and home or away designations.

Buckhannon Worthington Lumberport Elkins Jeeps Philippi Morgantown Century

Standings and Results from National League Games

Yesterday's results feature New York at Pittsburgh with Jones facing Queen, Boston at Cincinnati pitting Spahn against Fox, Brooklyn at Chicago with Branca or Hatten versus Schmit, and Philadelphia at St Louis Roberts opposing Brecheen. Boyer started for the Phillies.

New York Pittburgh Jones Queen Boston Cincinnati Spahn Fox Brooklyn Chicago Branca Or Hatten Schmit Philadelphia St. Louis Roberts Brecheen Boyer Pittsburgh

Detroit Delivers Eight in Win Over Philadelphia

In yesterday's American League action Detroit beat Philadelphia 8 to 5 while Chicago routed New York 15 to 0. Standings show Detroit leading with a 7-3 mark, New York at 7-5, Boston 9-6, St. Louis 4-6, Philadelphia 4-9. Tonight Detroit visits Washington, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston with listed pitchers.

Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Washington Cee Trucks Nagy Fannin Hooper Wynn Byrne Judson Dobson

Hogan Leads Greenbrier Open After First Round

Ben Hogan fires a six under 64 to take a two stroke lead over Sam Snead and Henry Ransom at White Sulphur Springs in the Greenbrier Open. Snead hosts and Ransom follow with four under 66 as Chick Harbert posts 61 among five players at 68. article notes lettuce tip in second half.

Sammy Snead Ben Hogan Sam Ben Hogan Little Bantam Snead Henry Ransom Littley Ransom Saint Andrew Illinois Chick Harbert

Certa Vin Breathes Away Gas In Grafton Ad

An enthusiastic Grafton reader testifies that Certa Vin relieved severe stomach gas and bloating. The ad claims the formula blends 10 herbs with Vitamin B and iron to aid digestion and nerves, promising meals become enjoyable again.

Grafton

Well-Baby Clinic Schedule Expanded Friday May 12

A Well-Baby Clinic will be held at Preston County Health offices on Friday May 12 for children up to one year old. Clinics run 2 to 4 PM Daylight Saving Time, and will be at Kingwood offices on the second Friday each month, and in Tunnelton on the third Friday starting May 19.

Preston County Health Kingwood

Slogan Contest Continues for Buckwheat Festival

The contest seeks a slogan for the 1350 Buckwheat Festivals and beyond. Entries arrive to Charles V Wehmer, Kingwood chairman, with a deadline of May 31. Slogans must be eight words or fewer.

Charles , V. Wehmer Kingwood

Derby Contenders Face Off at Keeneland Down Is Derby

Kentuckys premier race opens as Your Host seeks front position in the Derby field. Hill Prince Middleground Oil Capitol and Mr Trouble loom as notable rivals with odds and jockeys slated for top effort. The one mile and a quarter test will reveal pacemaker Your Host while others plot their late moves under veteran hands.

West Coast Hill Prince Virginia Mr. Trouble Dark Horse Oklahoma Oil Capitol Old Downs Bill Pri Trouble Deere Keeneland Yall Sackey Johnny Longden Eddie Arcaro Eddie Middleground Max Hirsch

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