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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
6
Connie Mack’s 85 year old Athletics ride five straight wins to the AL lead behind pitching depth and timely hitting. Eddie Joost power and Lou Brissie relief help the surge as Bob Feller struggles and Detroit’s Vico and Tebbett stage a Fenway scuffle. The Yankees Browns and White Sox tumble behind shifting pennant races with Washington’s 5-0 shutout and Pittsburgh’s skid under Giants’ 9-2 win.
The company said it will not run regular trains but will operate only emergency services if the nationwide enginemen and switchmen strike proceeds on schedule Tuesday. The embargo covers livestock citrus fruits fresh meats and other goods at risk of deterioration if delayed in transit. The Gulf Stream's influence is noted from the Gulf of Mexico to Murmansk. Rouget de Lisle, a young officer, wrote the Marseillaise in 1792.
Rocky Graziano trains at Nevele Country Club in peak shape as he sharpens punching power after a ten month layoff. He spars with quick partners and dismisses defensive technique, promising fierce lefts and rights against Tony Zale next month.
Yesterday’s National League highlights New York routed Pittsburgh 9 2 Philadelphia beat St Louis under rain Brooklyn faced Chicago Boston beat Cincinnati The American League results show Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 5 New York 6 St Louis 5 Detroit 8 Boston 3 Washington 5 Chicago 0 Today’s games feature New York at Pittsburgh Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Detroit at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Cleveland at Washington
In an intense news conference Mr Truman condemned Rep Leo Allen’s proposal to shelve the draft with volunteer bonuses up to 1500 dollars as asinine. The Air Force estimates funding will equip 243 bombers 1575 jet fighters and 909 support aircraft by 1953.
M Boudreau Cleveland leads batting with 425 runs. Williams Boston tops RBIs with 16 and runs with 14. Kell Detroit has 24 hits. Majeski Joost Kozar share 5 doubles. Vice Detroit 3 triples. Keltner Cleveland 6 homers. Tucker Cleveland and Doan Washington 3 stolen bases. Trucks Detroit 22 strikeouts. Reynolds New York 4 0 1.000 pitching. Gustine Pittsburgh 43 hits and 17 RBIs. Stevens Pittsburgh 17 runs. Lockman New York 16 runs and 7 doubles. Schenz Chicago Adams Cincinnati 7 doubles. Lockman New York Musial St Louis 3 triples. Sauer Cincinnati 6 homers. Haas Philadelphia 4 steals. Blackwell Cincinnati 19 strikeouts. Palica Brooklyn Koslo New York Voiselle Boston Sewell Riddle Pittsburgh Brecheen St Louis 20 1 1.000.
Batting Johnny Mize of the Giants homered doubled and singled to drive in three runs on his return after a two game layoff. Bobby Brown of the Yankees hit a disputed two run homer in the eighth and drove in four with two hits. Ray Poat of the Giants held Pittsburgh to four hits as the Pirates streak ended 9-2. Early Wynn of the Senators shut out the White Sox with three hits in a 5-0 win.
Variable results across several towns including Pineville Reader Charleston Catholic St Joseph Huntston and South Charleston with Nitro and Sistersville both losing in different games. Notable scores include Pennsboro 18 Sistersville 1 and Ikersburg 3 St Marys 2.
Salem College defeated Concord College 7-1 at Clarksburg to extend its conference streak to seven wins with Ka minski delivering two hits including a home run. Alderson-Broaddus split, losing 13-7 to West Virginia Tech and winning 4-2 against Morris Harvey in Montgomery and Charles Town respectively, while Fairmont State knocked in two five-run innings to beat California University of Pa 11-3. In Morgantown, West Virginia University beat Pittsburgh 11-4 as Okey Ryan earned his fifth win and WVU eyed a second straight victory to preserve an 11-game win streak.
The article details Governor Meadows and candidate Thomas trading accusations over campaign financing for Oxey L. Patteson. It notes Shahan’s resignation as State purchasing director and Meadows' responses. It also mentions Velda Solomons, an Australian cyclist, and a remark on vehicle safety and production from the National Safety Council.
Recent discoveries indicate the Gulf Stream is about 15 miles wide and moves at roughly six miles per hour, reshaping understanding of this major ocean current. Researchers note implications for climate patterns and maritime navigation as data from recent surveys refine the current’s scope and speed.
A trust deed sale by H L Harker trustee on May 25 1948 in Grafton WV includes household furniture and a 21 acre land tract in Court House District Taylor County West Virginia. Terms require cash with the sale at 1 15 pm for personal property and 1 30 pm for real estate at the courthouse front door.
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