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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1949

Page

2

Classified Ad Rates And Notices From The Sentinel

Classified advertising rules and rates printed for the Grafton Sentinel. Items include sales offers, help wanted, and expressions of thanks for a bereavement with contact details and names such as Fred Ollier and Harold Paul Clovis. Public notices emphasize cash in advance and proper classifications while mentioning locations like Grafton and Clarksburg.

The Sentinel Harold Paul Clovis Hugh Johnson Clarksburg T. J. Bosheil Nazarene Church American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Bartlett Funeral Home C. O. Clovis

Yankees Open Fast Start To Lead In A.L.

The New York Yankees opened the season with 13 wins in 16 games, building a three game edge over Cleveland and a six game bulge over Boston. Tommy Henrich homered in a 7-5 win over the White Sox as Allie Reynolds earned his second victory in 16 appearances. Other scores: Cleveland beat Boston 7-3, Detroit topped Philadelphia 6-5, Washington beat St. Louis 5-3. The Steep Rock mines in Ontario have produced 3,500,000 tons of iron ore in the past three years.

Washington New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio Charlie Keller Bud Porter Yanks Cleveland Boston Chicago White Sox Tommy Henrich Sox Allie Reynolds Joe Page Fireman Joe Billy Pierce Bobby Feller Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Feller Ted Williams Bobby Doerr Ontario Canada

Nine Trainers Suspended At West Virginia Tracks

Charles Town officials ruled nine trainers off West Virginia race tracks for six months amid charges of stimulating horses. Stewards cited positive tests from each horse and postponed disclosure at federal officials’ request. Cases sent to the State Racing Commission for potential further action.

West Virginia Charles Town Windy Hills J. E. Allison, Jr Love My Gal James Stuart Ranger Mosby King M. Boyd Rolling Water James Johnson Cateyes CG. W. Canard Running Riot Elsie Morris Sunset Boy State Racing Commission

Favorite Olympia Leads 75th Kentucky Derby Contenders

Olympia, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, headlines 14-horse field for Col. Matt Winn's 75th Derby. Trainers Ivan Parke and Ben Jones back rival hopes like Johns Joy and Palestinian as conditions and front-running speed weigh on the muddy track.

Louisville Olympia Matt Winn Fred Hooper Florida Eddie Arcaro Hooper Board of Ivan Parke Eddie Johns Joy Monte Parke Ivan Monte Isidor Bieber Wood Memorial

Dr Middlecoff In Lead At White Sulphur Springs

Dr Cary Middlecoff led a professional field early at White Sulphur Springs in a tournament round, grabbing the top position as the day began.

DR. Middlecoff Cary Middlecoff

Dentists Lead After Round One At Grienbrier Open

In Memphis Tennessee a local dentist fired a four under par 66 to grab the early lead in the $10,000 Grienbrier Open. Ed Furgol of Royal Oak Michigan and Bobby Locke of Johannesburg South Africa were tied for second with 68s.

Memphis Tenn Ed Furgol Royal Oak Mich Bobby Locke Johannesburg South Africa

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Black Horse Fred Ollier Prustytown Simpson Thomas Turnbull Wolverine Boat and Motor A. E. Ringle Ats Pony H.p. Johnson Earl H. Bartlett Webster Grafton W. Wilford Rhone R. P Grafton Sentinel Wm. H. Reese Abel Country Club Road West Main St W. Washington Wilford St Ody Grafton Paint CO Paul Hood Latrobe Street Yanks Ouf Public Buildings Administration U.S. Custom House & Appraisers 2Nd Chestnut Streets Pennsylvania U.S. P.O. Grafton Lemon Building Washington, D. C William A. Miller Ben Jones Calumet Ponder Ben Sutnose JF. DeMoss & Son Blueville Grafton Finance Company Grafton Banking and Trust Building W. VA Carl B. White Mgr Palm Beach Brentwood Janzen Kleber Northcoo Gabardine Wm. Archdeacon Dobb Beau Brummell Swank Braxton Coopers Wilson Brothers Nunn-Bush Wendenby — Fortune
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