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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

6

Stephens Lifts Red Sox to fourth straight win with homer

Boston Red Sox cash outlays for Junior Stephens Jack Kramer and Ellis Kinder begin paying off as Stephens belts an 11th inning homer to beat Detroit 4 3 and extend Boston’s winning streak. Kramer and Kinder pick up wins amid a tense start while other majors see mixed results with Pirates and Giants in tight races.

Jack Hand Associated Press Boston Red Sox Junior Stephens Jack Kramer Ellis Kinder Red Sox Kramer Kinder Boston Stephens Fenway Park Stephen Homer Phil Marchikson A's The Yanks Dizzy Trout Sox Detroit Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Cincinnati Kent Peterson New York Johnny McCarthy Johnny Mize Bobby Thomson Giants McCarthy Sheldon Jones Grady Hatton Reds Phillies Chicago Schoolboy Rowe Rowe Peanuts Lowery Phils Sam Nahem Bushwick St. Louis Walt Materson

Tattersalls May sale ends with top saddle horse at $1000

In Lexington Kentucky May 6, Midnite Mac topped the Tattersalls May sale bringing $1000. Purchaser was George A. Aide of East Rainelle West Virginia. Afternoon and night sessions saw fourteen head sell for $3655 averaging $190 and ten head bring $2380 averaging $238.

Lexington Fred Sinnett Hamilton Ont George A. Aidé East Rainelle W. Va

Zan Announces Remaining Bouts On Amateur Card

John Zan the Morgantown boxing show matchmaker unveiled the final lineup for the American Legion Benefit event at the Legion Armory tomorrow night May 7. The card includes 160 lb Stovall vs Smellie and 120 lb bouts Gallan vs Marion, Postman vs Brown, opening 130 lb Lee vs Barrett, plus 155 lb Lynch vs Harvey and 138 lb Sinclair vs Eadie, with Wagner and other local fighters slated from Zan A C and Fairmont A C.

John Zan Legion Armory Morgantown Herman Stovall Ian A. C Smellie Fairmont A. C Stovall Pursgrove Monongalia High School Fred Smellie Fairmont Marion Don Gallan-Zan A. C Guy Barrett Fairmont A. Co Barrett Lee Coalh Biner Scotts Run Mathcermaker Zan American Legion Joe Lee Zan A. C. Morgantown Don Post Zan A. C Tom Brown A.C Don Gallan James Matton Pounts Roy Douge Leonard Brown

Roundup of boxing, baseball and college sports chatter

Sports roundup notes a dubious promoters group forming for a Graziano Zale bout, mentions Fr ancis Albertanti and a gin night with seven businessmen, Grimm explains Cubs policy toward GMs, Boston U. pursuing football outside its region, Buff Donelli and Indiana basketball moves, and a Florida Tampa U. ballplayer hitting a homer after a cheerleader quip.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Tournament of Champions, Inc Tony Zale Francis Albertanti Outfit Garden Rocky Frances Grimm Charley Grimm Cubs Milt Woodyard Chicago Grand Rapids Mid Jets Cholly Down Erst Boston University Buff Donelli Holy Cross Branch McCracken Indiana Chicago White Sox Aaron Robinson Yogi Berra Little Bobo Western Golf Association Florida- Tampa U Florida Bobby Forbes Lee Robinson Bobby Lee G'Bye Forbes

Wesleyan Will Award 4 Honorary Degrees

Four honorary degrees will be awarded May 25 at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s fifty-eighth commencement. President Scarborough announced the honors for Dr. Irving Stewart and three others, including a Doctor of Laws to Dr. Stewart and a Doctor of Humane Letters to Dr. Chrisman, with degrees also for Dr. Harned and Rev. Linger.

Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan College W. K. Scarborough Irving Stewart West Virginia University Lewis H. Chrisman Wesleyan Joseph E. Harned Oakland Ross Linger Hannon Methodist Cillve

Ohio delegates influence in Stassen campaign

Carrington T. Marshall, former Ohio chief justice, was Stassen's lone at large delegate candidate while Marshall finished tenth statewide. Taft supporters argued Stassen wouldn’t call the Ohio result a victory unless Marshall matched Taft’s average delegate share. Brown, the campaign manager, said the pace was as expected.

Alsa Clarence I . Brown

Major League leaders and World of Horse Racing notes

The article lists American and National League leaders in batting runs batted in home runs and pitching with names like Boudreau Williams Mayo Kell DiMaggio Gustine Lockman and Palica It also notes yesterday's stars Vern Stephens Kent Peterson and a Pimlico visit by Stymie and Citation ahead of the Preakness and Dixie Handicap The Gulf Stream impact is mentioned along with Rouget de Lisle composing the Marseillaise in 1792

Associated Press Boudreau Cleve Williams Boston Mayo Kell Detroit Vico Keltner DiMaggio Trucks Reynolds New York Sci Baltimore Stymile Citation Pimlico Forny Joad

Meet to Elk in Clarksburg moves track meet

May 6 report from Clarksburg notes the sectional track meet will be moved to Elkins due to tornado damage at Washington Irving track. Lioctor Clay B. Hite stated ten affected schools agreed to the change, with the Saturday meet in doubt until final arrangements.

Clarksburg Elkins Lioctor Clay B. Hite Washington Irving

Mountaineer Baseball at Pitt Opens WVU Series Today

West Virginia University travels to Pittsburgh for a two game set with Pitt. Lefty Art Donate to start today and righty Okey Ryan to pitch tomorrow as WVU seeks to extend a 10 game win streak in the series.

Morgantown West Virginia University Pittsburgh Art Donate Pitt Okey Ryan West Virginia

Notice to Nancy Bolliger in depositions for West Virginia suit

Legal notice states Nancy Bolliger must appear May 20, 1948 at Goodlett & Goodlett Clarksville Tennessee to take depositions of Carl L Bolliger and others for a suit in equity in Taylor County Circuit Court West Virginia. If not completed, depositions will continue daily at same place and hours until finished.

Nancy Bolliger Goodlett & Goodlett Clarksville Tennessee Carl L. Bolfliger Circuit Court Taylor County West Virginia Joseph Carder Joseph Carder Dilke West Main Street Grafton Wayler County Guy Allender Anmissioner

Meisel Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senate Fourteenth District

Louis D. Meisel of Fairmont West Virginia announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Fourteenth District comprising Monongalia Marion and Taylor Counties. He asks Taylor County Republicans for support at the May 11 primary.

Mononalia Marion Taylor Counties Taylor County Louis D. Meisel Fairmont W. Va

For Sale: 6 Rooms and Bath at 223 Grand Street

Real estate brief lists a fair condition large house on a generous lot at 223 Grand Street with extensive improvements and a price of 3700 dollars. Also notes 6 Rooms and Bath at 442 West Main two doors from the bakery, reduced from 3500 to 2800 for quick sale with terms. Mentions Arvin Large 3 Story Home at 415 West Main with very superior interior woodwork, potential for three coed apartments, price 10509 dollars.

Main Street Grand Street W. Washington Street G.L.H.S W. Main Main

Americans Use About 582 Gallons of Products Per Person

The figure estimates per capita consumption at roughly 582 gallons annually. It reflects average U S household usage across products and materials, illustrating high material turnover per resident.

Classified for sale by owner at real bargain

By owner A. W. Mitchell offers a house sold at once. Contact 213 Ross Street for details.

A. W. Mitchell Ross Street

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