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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

2

Real Money Players Vern Stephens and Tom Henrich

New York and Boston stars Vern Stephens of the Red Sox and Tommy Henrich of the Yankees are hailed as two of baseballs top money players. Stephens leads majors in homers and RBIs despite a .270 average, while Henrich hits .320 and drives runs in clutch moments. Both homered yesterday as their teams won.

Red Sox Vern Stephens Yankees Tom Henrich NEW York Boston Red Sox Tommy Henrich New York Yankees Ted Williams Stan Musial Ephens Henrich Stephens Vern Boston Detroit St. Louis Browns Boston Braves Cubs Chicago Braves New York Giants

Maxim Beats Lesnevich For NBA Light Heavy Title

Cleveland fighter Joey Maxim won a 15 round decision over Gus Lesnevich of Cliffside New Jersey to claim the NBA light heavyweight championship. Promoter Sam Becker staged the rain drenched card in Cincinnati drawing 6,931 fans and a gross of $56,151.50 with net earnings around $40,429.08 despite hefty purses. Lesnevich claimed he had no alibi, saying Maxim’s left hook did the damage, while Maxim touted steady pressure and sharp accuracy as key.

Cincinnati Joey Maxim Cleveland Harst Amercia Joey Gus Lesnevich Cliffside N. J Becker Lesnevich Maxim

Classified Advertising Rates and For Sale Notices

Classified ad page lists advertising rates per insertion with escalating discounts and a minimum charge. It includes sale listings for a Maytag washer, bicycle, a seven room house, vehicles, furniture, plants, and rental notices. Also shows help wanted items for male applicants, painting and taxi driver positions, with contact phone numbers and locations.

Boys Bicycle Lincoln Street

First Entries In Sunday Races On Tygart Lake May 29

The May 29 boat races at Tygart Lake near Scab Hollow draw entries from Fairmont and Grafton. Listed contenders include Dr Romano and Omar Jenkins in boards class with up to 160 h p, plus Frank Williams and Charles Jaco in outboards. Several Johnson and Mercury powered boats appear in the 14 to 22 cu in and 20 cu in ranges.

Tygart Lake Lygart Lake Development Corporation Charles Casner Corporation Ira Poe Dr. Romano Fair Mont Foster Rexroad Fairmont Paul Brit Ed Trader E. Gough Herman Freedman John Lines Charles Cathers Abe Tackett Nestor Grafton Junior Huey Johnson Harold Satterfield Tarleton, Jr Raymond Dellisatti Mercury Robert Yanero Mercy Bobby Schmidt

Baseball season leaders and stray fashion advice blend

A jumble of player names and stats appears with runs batted in and hits scattered across teams from Chicago Philadelphia Boston and Brooklyn. The text veers into odd fashion advice about eyeglasses and a Pat loaded with flowers and veiling.

Marshall New York Robinson Brooklyn Dark Boston Jones Philadelphia Smalley Chicago Mize Branca Brooyn

Conference in Washington and the soft coal talks

The article discusses ongoing talks in Washington with union negotiators and Lewis. It notes tension in daily life, the stance of top aides, and the aim to preserve the current contract before June 30 as morale and purpose influence actions. It also references religious belief and personal motivation partly shaping behavior. A stray tip suggests using a tray to keep kitchen utensils organized during meals.

Lewis Washington Peare

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