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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

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Haefner Back To Haunt Indians In Winter Trade Fallout

Washington pitcher Mickey Haefner, traded away by Bill Veeck to the Senators, shut out Cleveland 1-0 in Cleveland as Doby’s first inning single stood as the lone hit. Haefner improved to 16-8 lifetime against Cleveland, while Veeck’s Indians faced another setback in the rival’s win streak. Newhouser’s no hitter bid ended in the fifth as the Yankees beat Detroit 6-1 behind Reynolds.

Bill’ Veeck Cleveland Indians Wynn Mickey Haefner Tribe Washington Senators Haefner Veeck Jays Senators Indians Cleveland Larry Doby Nats Mickey Doby Haotner Hul Newhouser Detroit Sterlings Southpaw New York Yankees Tigers Allie Reynolds

Single Run Margin Decides Three Baseball Games

A single run decided three of yesterday's six college baseball games with two games going 10 innings. Ohio U rallied to defeat West Virginia 7-6, Salem beat Pittsburgh 9-7 in 13 innings, and Fairmont State upset Wesleyan 8-7 in overtime. West Liberty topped Glenville 5-1 as Akron State won, while Alderson Broaddus fell to Potomac State 11-3 in a doubleheader.

Charleston Fairmont Wesleyan West Liberty Glenville Falcons Hilltoppers Ohio University West Virginia University Bobcats Mountaineers Salem Pitt Ipotomay State Alderson- Broaddus Bob Pastors Panthers Wso Blosser Athens Ohio Ken Weiss West Virginia

Classified Advertising Rates and Notices

Classified ads detail rates for first insertions and consecutive insertions with minimum charges. Includes sample classifieds for trade items, rental rooms, and personal notices. Notices mention non-liability for debts and training exams from Columbian Correspondence College.

Sam Breadon Dies. Former Cardinals Owner Was 72

Sam Breadon, longtime Cardinals owner, died of cancer in St. Louis last night at St. John's Hospital. A 72-year-old figure in baseball, he led the club to nine pennants and six world championships during 27 years as head of the Red Birds. He built the team from a $200 start in 1917 to a $3 million enterprise and helped create the farm system with Branch Rickey in 1925. Breadon is survived by his wife and daughter Mrs. Robert E. Goss. funeral arrangements were not announced.

ST. Louis Sam Breadon David Harum Baseball World St. Louis Cardinal St. John’s Hospital Robert E. Goss Red Birds Breadon Robert Hannegan Fred Saigh Saigh Hannegan The Cardinals Branch Rickey Rickey

Octopus cuddling gin bottle shocks Pittwater tale

Two Pittwater fishermen hauled in an octopus that clung to a full bottle of gin. They released the creature back into the water. A separate report from Clarksburg notes a 16 year old, William Garvin, died after a truck struck a wagon used for rubbish removal by grateful neighbors.

Sydney Australia Pittwater Clarksburg William Garvin

Ponder’s Derby Upset Sparks Preakness Hype in Baltimore

Baltimore buzz centers on how Ponder won the Derby and whether he can repeat at Pimlico. Calumet trainer Jimmy Jones remains pleasantly surprised, noting the colt’s rise from underdog to top contender as the field braces for the 3rd Preakness.

Baltimore Ponder Old Pimlico Jimmy Jones Jimmy Florida Louisville Pender Bill Jones Ben Citation Faultless Pensive Whirlaway

Savings Bonds promoted as safest nest egg at Fairmont drive

An opportunity bond drive poster urges buying Savings Bonds as the safest investment. Economic experts call them a safeguard for families and country, while Fairmont prepares to start Daylight Time tonight after a county court decision and a circuit court dispute over timing.

Fairmont Marion

Touhy argues railroaded in court after 1933 kidnapping

Roger The Terrible Touhy, serving 99 years at Illinois Stateville for kidnapping John Fac tor in 1933, stood in a Chicago District court anteroom claiming he was railroaded to prison. He was returned to await another hearing May 31.

S Roger (the Terrible) Touhy Illinois Stateville John Jake the Barber Chicago International

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