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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

2

Which Horse Is The Better Pensive Or Twilight Tear

York May 18. Ben Jones declines to pick a winner in the Pensive vs Twilight Tear debate. The Calumet Farm trainer comments after Twilight Tear’s Acorn win and Pimlico Oaks showing the discussion continues among New Yorkers and racing fans. Pensive leads money earnings with 139,475 to Twilight Tear’s 34,780, and Pensive has the stronger yearling and two year old totals.

Orlo Robertson York Pirces Pensive Twilight ‘Tear Ben Jones Missouri Ben Warren Wright Calumet Farm Belmont Park Jem Althuigh Jones Belmont Twilight Tids Penalye

Aerial Photos From 30 000 To 40 000 Feet

The ninth airforce uses high altitude reconnaissance to capture decisive images. Lt. Col. Hibbert notes photos can be taken from 40 000 feet down to the shadowed ground, with lower altitude shots saving lives. Reed, a former fighter pilot, emphasizes speed and accuracy in gathering 180 pictures per plane. The eight wing can produce 49 000 prints daily, with pilots specially trained for military photo recon.

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Labor row stalls action on votes in South Carolina

Organized discussion continued as labor opposed representatives Starnes of Alabama and Costello of California faced defeats in recent primaries, prompting doubts about action. One labor opponent challenged legislation while the issue of negro voting arose as South Carolina's Democratic state convention rejected a request from progressive Ne...

Starnes Alabama Costello California South Carolina

Baseball leaders listed by AP for National and American leagues

The Associated Press top stat leaders by league include Brooklyn players prominent in the National League with Walker leading in batting and runs, Schultz in home runs and RBIs, Bordagaray in runs, and Lanier of St. Louis pacing pitching. In the American League Tucker of Chicago leads batting, Stephens of St. Louis tops RBIs and runs, Torres of Washington leads in hits, Doerr and Moses pace doubles, and Hayes and Spence share home runs with Gutteridge stealing bases. Maltzberger of Chicago holds the pitching edge.

Associated Press National League Walker Brooklyn Bordagaray Schultz Holmes Boston Barrett Pittsburgh Tucker Chicago Stephens St. Louis Torres Washington Doerr Moses Lindell New York Gutteridge Hayes Philadelphia Spence Maltzberger

Party Conventions Shape Delegates Across States

Reports from state party meetings show varying strategies as Democrats and Republicans select uninstructed or pledged delegates. South Carolina backed an un instructed slate while Arkansas adjourned without changing rules on Black voters. Vermont and Mississippi factions surfaced amid contests at Chicago, with Dewey support noted by some Republicans.

Gro Progressive Party South Carolina Vermont Dewey Mississippi Chicago Perry Howard John W. Bricker Ohio District of Columbia

Orval Grove Quietly Ends Yankee Debt With Shutout Win

Orval Grove finally settled a year of frustration by blanking the New York Yankees 4-0, the White Sox pitcher’s first shutout of the season and a notable chapter in a long history of Sox-Yankees clashes. Jeff Heath powered a 2-for-4 day with a double, and Cris Hackett added a trio of hits as Chicago matched late-season headlines with another decisive effort. The day also featured Washington’s loss to Cleveland, Philadelphia’s rout by Detroit, and Cincinnati edging Philadelphia in a rain-shortened see-saw.

Jack Hand Associated Press Orval Grove Chicago New York Yankees Grove New Yorkers Joe Gordon Sox Jimmy Dykes Buck Ross Bill Dietrich Washington Cleveland Jeff Heath Cris Hackett Roger Wolff Bay Hall Philadelphia Athletics Detroit Quaker City Boston St Louis Browns Tex Hughson Joe Cronin Red Sox George Metkovich Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Dodgers Pittsburgh Brooks Pirates Tommy O'Brie Braves Red Barrett St. Louis Cardinals Bucky Walters Cincinnati Phils Joe Medwick Danny Gardella New York Giants

Overseas boxing tours and North Africa race notes

Overseas reports detail Sgt. Allen Lacombe organizing boxing tours from Cairo to Teheran with monthly 12-fight cards in the Persian Gulf Command and long rail travels for southern Iran bouts. New Guinea's only paper recalls local sports limits, while Lords hosts a July 20 Canada vs. United States cricket match. Frank Hartley from North Africa explains ticket confusion and the challenge of predicting race outcomes amid overseas betting.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Persian Gulf Command Allen Lacombe Cairo Teheran Iran North Africa Frank Hartley The Louisville Times States

SOCK APPEAL By Jack Lords Continued from page 1

War correspondent Jack Lords details how American POWs in Germany faced extreme deprivation at Oflag 64. Col Thomas Drake led efforts to secure Red Cross aid as Allen describes daily rations of hot water, soup, potatoes, and scarce margarine. Red Cross parcels were crucial to survival amid seven months before clothes arrived.

Associated Press Allen Way Overseas Press Club Germany Red Cross

War plant arrestee resisted arrest and attacked guard

War plant figure Sarazzawski resisted arrest at Centura county sheriff says and struck Coast Guardsman Kenneth Sneathen with a pipe section. Sneathen compelled by injury and fellow guards to pin him down until aid arrived. He used aliases John J Semsky and Jack L Peterson with multiple burglary convictions. Arraigned on murder charge just before Mrs Berger's body was found. preliminary hearing set for May 23.

Zawski Howard Durley Centura County Coast Missouri Kansas California Sarazzawski

War Today column analyzes Myitkyina siege and Detroit strike

The piece notes Myitkyina as a key Japanese base in northern Burma and warns its fall would affect allied supply routes to India. It praises Detroit foremen for ending a strike quickly after General Arnold described it as a serious war setback, stressing national interest over workers' claims. It also cites Nazi radio lines about losses in Russia and western Europe.

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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Eastern War Time

Yesterday results saw New York 10 Chicago 5 Boston 5 St. Louis 1 Cincinnati 6 Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 5. Tonight Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh at 8 30 p m while New York meets Chicago at 4 p m and Philadelphia faces Cincinnati at 9 p m Boston travels to St Louis at 9 30 p m. Tomorrow NL games Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Boston at St Louis. Chicago 4 New York 2 Detroit 2 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 4 Washington 2 Chicago at New York 2 30 p m St Louis at Boston 3 p m Detroit at Philadelphia 3 15 p m Cleveland at Washington 8 30 p m Detroit at Washington night Cleveland at Philadelphia St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston

New York Chicago Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland Washington Pittsburg

Boxing Results Tie Up The Jersey Cards In New Jersey

Boxers Freddie Russo from Rahway and Mike Bellotse from Elizabeth posted points and decisions in New Jersey bouts. Tomay Fusari from Newark knocked out Mickey Makar in Bayonne while Teddy Randolph stopped Reedy Evans in New York. An Empress Augusta bay report notes a discarded Japanese hospital with 250 heads found on Bougainville.

Associated Press Elizabeth N. J Freddie Russo Rahway Mike Bellotse New York Clint Miller Pete Virgin Garfield Drew O Jersey City Tomay Fus Ari Newark Mickey Makar Bayonne Teddy Randolph Reedy Evans Chimaes Tuesa Okla Bougainville Solomons Empress Augusta Bay Skaggs & Co

Allied planes hammer Wakde base in push toward Hollandia

TRAP TIGHTENED reports say Allied aircraft struck Wakde island air base near Hollandia as part of a broad neutralization campaign against the Schouten Islands. Two enemy interceptors and a bomber were shot down, and others operated about 250 miles northwest of Hollandia. The report notes severed supply lines and continued air operations.

Alexishafen Wakde Island Japan Hollandia Schouten Islands

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