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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1944

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No Hit Games Stir Debate As Shoun Sails Past Boston

The Associated Press reports Clyde Shoun blanked Boston 1 0 for Cincinnati, matching Jim Tobin with two no hit no run games in a month spurring talk on pitching versus hitting. Cards explode for nine runs, Gi ants and Dodgers win, Yankees crushes and more the league sees varied big game action with late rallies and standout performances.

Jack Band Associated Press Sports Weiter Cincinnati Clyde Shoun Jim Tobin Shawn Boston Chuck Aleno Tobin St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago New York Giants Pittsburgh Stephien Shoun Bucky Walters Ernie Koob Bob Groom Browns Bhoun Ory Chet Covington Scranton Phillies Emil Verban

Belmon t crowd swells betting past four million first time

Sports Sphere sees Belmont Park set a new betting milestone with 39,293 fans and a 3.369 million dollar handle, as track figures project exceeding four million with Memorial Day crowds. Highlights include Tobin's no hitter and homer, plus notes on college and service sports figures and a Sea of minor league feats.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Belmont Park Figger Filberts Belmont Mike Jacobs St. Nick's Bill Brandt Jim Tobin

Allied breakthrough near Cassino reshapes front in Italy

German remnants retreat north and west of the Garigliano as Allies push toward San Giorgio and Liri river positions. American forces seal gains at Spigno Capo Dacqua and Monite Le Civita while hill 108 remains fiercely contested. Luftwaffe and Mediterranean air force sorties strike Piombino Anconca Orvieto Pontedera and Porto industrial targets.

Garigliano San Giorgio Liri Cassino Eighth Army Arunet Spigno Capo Dacqua Monite le Civita Fifth Army Mediterranean Air Force Piombino Anconca Orvieto Pontedera Porto

Baseball scores and matchups from the National League

AP recap of yesterday results in the National League with Cincinnati Boston New York Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago plus today and tomorrow's scheduled games. American League results include New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland with tonight and tomorrow's matchups listed.

Cincinnati Boston New York Pittsburgh St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago New Detroit Washington Cleveland Pycnenas St. Loui We Pet Chicago Baromeet New York St. Louis

League Leaders Batting and Pitching Stats

League leaders list shows Walker Brooklyn with 414 runs and 36 hits, Bordagaray Brooklyn 20 RBIs, Adams Philadelphia 20 RBIs, Schultz Brooklyn 25 RBIs. Holmes Boston 10 doubles, Barrett Pittsburgh 6 triples, Litwhiler Louis and Schultz Brooklyn 4 home runs, Macon Boston 6 stolen bases, Lanter St. Louis 5 0 pitching record.

Associated Press National League Walker Brooklyn Bordagaray Adams Philadelphia Schultz Holmes Boston Barrett Pittsburgh Litwhiler Louis Macon Lanter St. Louis Tucker Chicago R. Johnson Stimmweiss New York Spense Kubel Washington Stephens Hall Athletics Tor‘yes Doerr Cullenbine Cleveland Tripples—Gutteridge Lindell Moses

Allied and French forces press offensive in Italy and US party contests

Light bombers and fighters attacked supply dumps and gun positions while Allied ground forces seized Casale Nunzita Castel Nuovo and hills near Formia as French troops capture Cresta Santa Lucia Leforche and the commander of the 194th German grenadier regiment. Naval support continues for a fourth day. In the US, presidential delegate races unfold with Dewey and Roosevelt potential on the first ballot amid competing claims of support from Bricker Stassen Griswold and MacArthur allies. Downey seeks both Democratic and Republican nominations in California as cross filing complicates the race.

San Giorgio Cresta Santa Lucia Leforche Casale Annunzita Castel Nuovo Casel Nuovo Formia Tiri Fifth GOP New Jersey Montane Lst Dewey John W. Bricker Ohio Harold Stassen Simeon’ S Willis Kentucky Dwight Griswold Nebraska Douglas ‘Macarthur Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Roosevelt California Elmer H Delaware Vene Montana Oklahoma W. Warren Barbon

Ike Williams Faces Slugger White In Big Philly Bout

In Philadelphia on May 16 Ike Williams the 20 year old lightweight from Trenton New Jersey challenges Luther White of Baltimore in a 10 round bout promising a shot at Sammy Angott at Shibe Park. Williams seeks revenge for a prior knockout and aims to prove himself before about 12 000 fans paying near 35 000 in gate money. White has battled champions and held Maryland titles, making this a high stakes clash with regional attention.

Philadelphia Williams Trenton N. J Luther Tonigh Angott Philadelphias Shibe Park Tune 6 Ike Bob Mongomery New York Pennsylvania Ellis Phillips Joey Peralta Mike Delia Luther White Maryland White Baltimore Willie Joyce Leo Rodak Dave Castilloux Juan Zurita

Republican and Democratic figures in party slate notes

Republican whose place was filled temporarily by Senator Arthur Walsh returns to private business. H Alexander Smith GOP national committeeman is supported by An few O Wrtreich Meader of the Dewey delegate slate for the Republican nomination. Also mentions the mercury thermometer invented in 1714 by Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit.

Arthur Walsh H. Alexander Smith GOP O.wrtreich Meader Dewey Pedak Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit

Boxing Results Roundup from Coast to Coast

The Associated Press reports numerous boxing results across major cities. Cleo Swans of Los Angeles outpointed Al Gutco in New York while Russ Regs of Philadelphia edged Rocco Progano. Joe Carter of Rome NY defeated Coley Perland Me in Baltimore, and Georges Wollams stopped Whitey Doreey in Portland. Robert Simm beat Johnny Ryan in Chicago, and Tony Shue stunned Jim Fosber in New Haven. Bummy Davis stopped Julio Gallucci in New Haven as well, with other cards from Lynn Hartford Holyoke Toronto San Francisco.

The Associated Press New York Cleo Swans Los Angeles al Gutco Russ Regs Philadelphia Rocco Progano Stamford Conn G. Paltimore Joe Carter Rome N. Y Coley Perland Me Georges Wollams Be Mere Whitey Doreey Washington Chicago Robert Simm Indianapolis Johnny Ryan Detroit Robert Earl Chicarn Dave Bruce Port Wayne Ind New Haven Bummy" Davis Julio Gallucci Hart+ford Tony Shue Jim Fosber Lynn

Sommers says Delia fails army physical due to ear drums

Freddy Sommers reports Mike Delia failed his pre induction army physical because of perforated ear drums and sinus trouble. In Charles Town 5000 attended the jockey club spring meeting opener with betting about 60 percent higher than last year. The feature Pear son and Shank's Discretion won by a head in a photo finish over Randle's Queen. The Sea Pilot double paid $145.80 on a $55.20 winner plus $145.80 daily double.

New York Freddy Sommers Mike Delia Los Angeles Delia Charles Town

Notice to creditors of Henrietta Sillman estate

Commissioner of Accounts in Taylor County West Virginia notifies all creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Henrietta Sillman deceased to file their claims with vouchers verified at the office in the Taylor County Building Grafton WV on or before November 6, 1944. Failure to comply may bar their recovery by law. Beneficiaries must be present to protect their interests. SAMBLES Commissioner of Accounts May 29 1944.

Henrietta Sillman Jean Taylor County Grafton West Virginia Sambles County of Taylor

Dixie Walker Tops Batting Page In Big League Totals

New York May 16 Dixie Walker leads the league with a 414 batting total as the first month ends. The report lists top batsmen with names such as Als Weintraub Macon Musial and Nick Etten among others, detailing games at bat, runs, and hits, reflecting a period of strong offensive output across multiple clubs.

New York Lixie Walker Themas Brooklynder Thurman Tucker Chicago Bobewift Detroit R Hart Walker Brooklyn Als Weintraub Macon Boston Litwhiler St. Louis Musial Bordagaray Adams Philadelphia Tipton Cincinnati Rucker Newark Medwick Cieslak Tucker Swift Hall Torres Washington Myatt Garrison Etten R. Johnson Stirnweiss Boudreau Cleveland

ULB Upholds Discharge, Union Critiques Penalty Policy

The board discussed the performance of the central function and noted reinstatement options within 15 days, with no employee singled out by the company. The union opposed the discharge, while Taylor argued the union oversteps its role in grievance handling, contrasting with its stance against harsh penalties except in rare cases.

Taylor

Classified Rates Notice Essay Fragment

Classified advertising rates are two and one half 2 cent per word for the first word and one half per word for each additional word after the first. Minimum charge is 65 cents. Each initial and each figure count as nine words.

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