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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1954

Page

2

Yankees Tamed By Red Sox Franks Sullivan Shakes Stadium

Frank Sullivan pitched a complete game for Boston in a 6-3 win over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The rookie right hander struck out nine, allowing six hits and one walk as Boston rallied in the sixth inning for the victory. Boston moved into a better position in the standings as other American League results unfolded.

United Press Red Sox Yankees Frank Sullivan California Yankee Stadium Sullivan Boston Harry Ageanis Cleveland Early Wynn Vicory Baltimore Chicago Detroit Bob Keegan Washington Athletics Bob Porterfield Cardinals Stan Musial Robin Roberts Phils Giants Dodgers Pittburgh Milwaukee

Toski Opens With Lead In Eastern Open Golf

Bob Toski, the 127 pound Livingston New Jersey shotmaker, holds a three stroke lead over Jim Turnesa at the midway point of the $20,000 Eastern Open after a 66 in the opening round and a 69 in Friday's second round for a 36 hole total of 15 under par. Sammy Snead and other notables are chasing, Toski aiming to threaten the tournament record set at 975 for 72 holes.

Baltimore Bob Toski Jim Turnesa Livingston Toski Mount Pleasant Sammy Snead W. Vashmm

American Association Standings and Friday Results

American Association standings show Indianapolis leading with 23 wins and 16 losses, followed by Louisville and St Paul at 19 15 and 17 15 respectively. Friday results include Charleston 3 Toledo 2 and Louisville 3 Minneapolis 2, with Fairmont State College ending its season 11 2 in conference play after beating West Virginia Wesleyan 4 in extra innings.

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Itch Not in 15 Minutes at Malone's Drug Store

Ad promises quick relief from eczema, ringworm, athletes foot, poison ivy, and insect bites after applying Tech-Me-Not. Customer satisfaction guaranteed with 10 cent refund at Malone's Drug Store.

Malone's

Yesterday's Baseball Results From National League and American League

Results recap from United Press with scores for MLB games including Milwaukee vs Chicago, Pittsburgh vs Brooklyn, New York vs Philadelphia, St Louis vs Cincinnati, Baltimore vs Cleveland, Philadelphia vs Washington, Boston vs New York, Chicago vs Detroit. Key pitchers noted: Conley, Klippstein, Law, Brazle, Ditmar, Ford, Hoeft among others.

United Press National League Milwaukee Chicago Conley Jolly Crandall Klippstein Jeffcoat Garagiola Pittsburgh Brooklyn Law Shepard Podres Labine Hughes Walker Smith Raffensberger Nuxhall Seminick Landrith Haddix Brazle Rice Yeats Sarni Ruffensberger Baltimore Cleveland Oix Pillette Stuart Courtney Wynn Hegan Phila Wash Ditmar Fincana van Brasbant W. Shantz Porterfield FitzGerald Boston New York Sullivan White Ford Kizava Gorman Berra Lositty Detroit Keegan Lollar Hoeft Herbert Miller House Hoeft GBI Cleveland A Whspington Philadelphia Washington Clevelina Wea Tortay Biremers Portocarrero Shea York Reynolds Johnson Garver St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburg Thief Meyer Gomez Penson Might Perkowski Presko Burdette Buhl Minner Hacker Pittsbugh

State High Baseball Regionals Shape Up

West Virginia regional baseball finals set for today with four more champions to emerge. Parkersburg High faces Spencer in Region 2 at Parkersburg. Summersville meets Lewisburg in Region 5 at Richwood. Stonewall Jackson plays Seth at Charleston region 6. Barboursville meets Williamson in Region 7 at Huntington.

Parkersburg West Virginia Weirton Bluefield Pairview Parkersbore Parkersburg Hich Spencer Richwood Summersville Lewisburg Tharleston Stonewall Jackson Seth Huntington Barboursville Williamson

DeMarco Favored Over Cesario In Boston Bout

Tough Boston lightweight DeMarco, a north end brawler, is an 8 to 5 favorite to beat former neighbor Johnny Cesario in a welterweight bout at Boston Arena. Track fake charged wheelin Wheeling authorities sought extradition for Lawrence J. Doras, 44, Cleveland man linked to counterfeit ten dollar win tickets.

DeMarco Cesario Boston Tony DeMarco North End Johnny Cesario Boston Arena Wheeling West Virginia Cleveland Wheelin Downs Lawrence J. Doras

HORSES BURN DETROIT IN WILDCY NIGHT FIRE

A devastating barn fire in Detroit destroyed about 45 horses with many injured as flames surged through the stables early today. Elsewhere Marshall College was blanked 6 to 0 by Bowling Green in a baseball game played Friday, amid tense conditions and disrupted events.

Detroit Marshall Huntington Marshall College Bowling Green

Correlation Heads Favor to Preakness at Pimlico

In the $100000 added Preakness Correlation from California was the 7-5 favorite in a field including Hasty Road Goyama Jet Action Asseyam Pa Ring Ringer and Admiral Porter among others. Derby hopefuls Determine Porterhouse and Turna were absent.

Baltimore Correlation Pimlico California Hing Maryland Hardboots Hastiz Road Hasty Road Goyama Jet Action Asseyampa Ring Ringer Admiral Porter Gigalitic Nirgal Tad Galdar Determine Porterhouse Turnao Bettirs King King Hasseyampa Jet Actur

WVU Takes Easy Win On Bethany In Ball Finals

West Virginia University rolled to an 11 run victory over Bethany as Mountaineers racked up 15 hits while Bethany managed two. Pitcher Lou Schaper earned his fifth win, Christie Kaltenecker led WVU with a triple and John Baliker added two doubles in the rout.

WVU Bethany Morgantown West Virginia University Mountaineer Bethany Hurlers Lou Schaper Pittsburgh

Langlois waits for world title shot after Glarinello upset

Langlois, the French midweight contender, plans to return to France to await a shot at the world title. He defeated Giardelly in a TV bout at Madison Square Garden, knocking Joey Glaruello from the top rankings. The bout left Glaruello out of the October tally. Huntington hosts the West Virginia Amateur Golf Tournament at Old White June 25 with defending champion E. Tutwiler aiming for a third straight title.

Langlois New York Pierre Langlois Joey Glar- Uello France Young Giardelly Philadelphia

Major League Standings and Friday Results Listed

The standings show Cleveland and New York atop the league with Chicago Detroit and Baltimore trailing. Friday results include Boston 6 at New York 3 and Washington 7 at Philadelphia 3, with other scores across the circuit and a slate of Sunday matchups and probable pitchers.

Community Briefs show visiting relatives and local ties

Numerous family and friends visit in the area with mentions of Beavers, Duckworths, Jolsons, and others. Names include Mrs. Rhoda Duckworth, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pitzer, Goldie Squires, Mary Belle Hardin, Lee Duckworth, Hoy Duckworth, Callriott, Gary, and Charlott, among others. One note sends Roy Pilzer’s son home from Korea and Della Benvos’ son reported as a patient in Lae.

Ancel Kisner Smah Kisner Junior Ilavers Richard N. M Nester P. H. Johnson Goldie Squires Mary Belle Hardin Ollie Moran Grafton Earl Pitzer Cleveland Cheyla Hoa Bolyard Lee Duckworth Odgen Richman Oliver Richman Glen Beavers Roy Beavers Elsie Ball Webster Spires Dowelen Shingleton J Roy Pitver Willie Duckworth Charles Duckworth Sou Billy Hoy Duckworth Callrlott Gary Isaac Harshbarger Rowe 92 Max HL Jolson Dowen Shingleton Elsie Bal Roy Pilzer Korea Della Benvos Lous Fenwils Lae Vonda Fiehman Philppi Willie Hoz Bolyard Bolyard Dan Lhter Charlott

Liberace Threatens Fight Mob With One Night Show

New York report says Liberace plans a Madison Square Garden appearance next week, a one night pop concert amid boxing crowd tension. Promoters and managers fear upheaval as Liberace's piano act could draw a strong house, affecting the arena's boxing schedule and settings.

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Commencement Week at Rowlesburg High School

Commencement exercises at Rowlesburg High School begin with a Recognition Day program and a school band procession featuring songs by grades six through nine. The 39th annual commencement is set for May 26 with diplomas presented by Lawrence Losh and a full senior program led by Joan Felton and Thomas Nassif.

Rowlesburg High School J. Roy Lipscomb Donald Hamilton Kathleen Young George Ayersman Joan Felton Lois DeWitt Ruth Funk Thomas Nassiff Sue Bob Riggs Thomas Nassif Lipscomb Christ!Methodist Church Arta F. Shomo Elger William Pyles Sikelis Ma Franklin Knotts Shirley Hovatter Lawrence Losh Preston County Don Everly Fred Huff Marvin Montgomery Bud Shaffer John Wilson Tom Paden Dennis Lee Nestor Shirley Hovgatter W. P. Jamison Emma Burns Eugene Faris Charles Felton Shirley Felton Clyde Friend Margaret Funk Sue Gilson Patty Goff Linda Hartsell Lee Huff Patty Keiper Mary Franklin Knotts Doris Lantz Eurma Eljen Loughry Nancy Loughry Betty Mdsters Melvin Mayne Lula Mae McVicker Lucille Miner Dove Moat

Tri-Countians Qualify For ROTC at West Virginia Univ

Thomas David Geriin of graf ton James C. Kite and James L. Wilkinson three Tri County area students qualified for admission to advanced Army ROTC class beginning with the 1954 5 academic year at West Virginia University. They were among 92 university cadets to qualify.

Thomas David Geriin Grafton James C. Kite James L. Wilkinson Tri-County Ares West Virginia University

City Game Sunday Two Local Teams Face Off at Grafton High

Gerard's Sluggers and Dad's Lunch clash in a City Baseball league game set for Sunday at Grafton High School field. The matchup pits two local contenders as fans expect tight play and potential impact on standings.

Gerard Dad Grafton High School

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