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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1949

Page

2

Red Rolfe Winning Spurs As Manager Of The Tigers

Red Rolfe is winning his spurs as Detroit manager, pushing the Tigers into a strong hold on the pennant race. The former Yankee third baseman has reshaped the lineup with Paul Campbell at first and Don Kell in, backed by a pitching quartet led by Hal Newhouser and Virgil Trucks. Hutchinson drove in three runs as Detroit beat Washington, while Eddie Robinson’s 3-hit effort for the Senators fell short.

Red Rolfe Spurs The Tigers New York Detroit Ole York Yankee Mig Yale University Washington Cincinnati Chicago White Sox Ly Wen Rolfe George Kell Vic, Wertz Johnny Groth Don "Kiel White ‘Sox George Vico Paul Campbell Hal Newhouser Virgil Trucks Ted Gray Freddie Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutch Rae Scarborough Eddie Robinson

Major League Leaders by The Associated Press

American League leaders include Zernial Chicago batting .383 and hits 44. Joost Philadelphia 33 runs. Williams Boston 22 RBIs. Mitchell Cleveland 6 triples. Stephens Boston 9 home runs. Dillinger St Louis 8 stolen bases. Wight Chicago and Lopat New York 4 0 1 000? Newhouser Detroit 360 strikeouts.

Zernial Chicago Joost Philadelphia Williams Boston Mitchell Cleveland Stephens Dillinger St. Louis Wight Lopat New York Newhouser Detroit

National League Batting and Miscellaneous Standings Summary

Marshall leads batting with 368 while Mize and Campanella combine for 24 RBIs. Lockman and Dark top hits with 42. Jones and Smalley have 11 and 4 doubles and triples respectively. Branca records 6 0 with 1 000 strikeouts and 29 strikeouts.

Marshall New York Bumns—Marshall Mize Campanella Brooklyn Lockman Dark Boston Jones Philadelphia Smalley Chicago Robinson

Yesterday's Stars Highlight Major League Action

The Indians beat the Yankees 3 to 2 as Batting Lapry and Doby fueled Cleveland with a 450 foot homer and two RBIs. Freddie Hutchinson pitched for the Yankees, while Washington contributed a single. Tigers defeated by 10 to 1 with a strong team effort including a single, double and triple.

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Making Grass Silage From Surplus Pasture and Hay

County agent Mr Fike explains that surplus grasses and first cutting hay can be better made into silage. Harvest at early bloom, wilt to 60 68 percent moisture, cut to about 1 4 inches, pack tightly, and seal with tar paper. Further method details are available from county agents and agricultural offices.

Mr. Fike

Classified Ads Offerings and Public Notice Fragment

Classified ad snippets show sales listings for tomato plants coats furniture and property sales. Also includes a public service commission notice from West Virginia about Grafton water rates set for hearing June 10 1949 with suspension to Sept 1 1949 and tariff posting requirements.

Public Service Commission OF West Virginia Charleston Capitol A. D City OF Grafton City of Grafton Taylor County Taylor County Court House Mak

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