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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
2
Rival managers had relied on left handed pitchers against Washington early in the season. The Senators then beat four lefties in seven games, including key wins over Overmire and Grey, while earlier foes won most games against them. The piece notes other MLB results and a line about a fresh egg.
Steamboat race marks Steamboat Point Pleasant observance of its 150th anniversary on July 4 with a regatta in the Ohio River town. Other events accompany the celebration, postponed last year due to the war.
A year and a half after the war, colleges reassessed athletic programs amid staffing and facility limits. Reports cover Oregon with expanded baseball and football squads, Ohio State and Michigan boosting postwar football and JV plans, and Pennsylvania overwhelmed by ex-soldier turnout. Also notes Indiana’s Bo McMillin, Cincinnati's Eddie Dyer praise, golfer Frank Stranahan’s prep, and Auburn’s multi-state player origins.
Deacon Bill McKechnie of the Cincinnati Reds casts doubt on the St. Louis Cardinals winning the National League title. He notes the Cards dumped the Reds in a doubleheader, criticizes their pitching, and questions Beazley and White changes amid ongoing pennant race chatter.
Morgantown May 16 West Virginia University golf team match with Westminster College postponed to Tuesday at the Titans request announced today.
Fifth period boys gym class won the field day at Grafton high school with 135 points to 120 by second period. John Ellers claimed the twelve pound shot and dunning broad jump, while Ray Lansbury won softball and football tosses. Andy Duckworth led the winners across eleven events, as Wm. T. Bolyard organized the meet in lieu of a regular school day. Dodgers sign guards includes Free man Jovans and Sam Flowers with contracts pending.
Pitt defeats West Virginia 3 to 1 as Roy Richards bests Okey Ryan in a pitcher’s duel. In a four-team track meet at Pitt Stadium Pitt dominates with 764 points, Carnegie Tech 4812, Geneva 19. West Virginia’s team finishes last.
Philippi Collegians beat Ross Gerards Quality Market 7 to 3 in a twilight game on home lot. Quality Market suffered nine hits and five errors amid limited practice due to rain and muddy fields. Lefty Grimm allowed nine Philippi blows as Dunham struggled for run support.
American League results show St Louis defeating New York 8 to 2. Washington beat Detroit 6 to 3. Chicago and Boston tied at 3 to 3, while Cleveland dropped to 3 and 5 with Philadelphia noted.
The body of 24 year old Robert Hull was recovered at the mouth of Shade river below Belleville in Wood county Parkersburg. The report lists baseball scores from multiple games and upcoming matches across major league teams including New York Chicago Boston St Louis Philadelphia Detroit and Pittsburgh with night games noted.
Twenty four players begin pursuit of $15 000 Colonial National Invitation in Port Worth Texas with Byron Nelson favored to win though he seldom practices. Nelson recent form includes winning Houston event and two par cracks noted among leaders.
Local ad for a long established Pittsburgh garage in an exclusive district. Describes brick and cement building with hot air furnace, 36-car capacity, extensive repair business, sizable gas and oil income, and sale due to owner’s ill health. Inspection possible at Atlas Realty Co. 336 Fourth Ave. Pittsburgh Pa. Written inquiry and personal interview offered.
Stan Spence powered Washington with half of the runs in a 6-3 win over Detroit, delivering a three run homer. Joe Beggs earned his fourth straight win as Cincinnati beat the Giants 2-1 in ten innings, limiting them to six hits.
Davis Elkins college year meeting elected H P Mullenex of Pittsburgh as chairman. Vacancies filled by Claude Prichard Logan E M Starr Huntington and Dr J Ross Hunter Charleston. Also a separate note reports Ernest D Matthews Rodderfield McDowell county W Va injured after colliding with a moving passenger train in railroad yards Chicago.
Classified notice explains advertising rates and word counts for first and subsequent insertions. It states 214 cents per word for the first insertion and 112 cents for each additional insertion, with 53 cents minimum charge, counting initials and figures as words, and notes errors and reliance on proper classification.
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