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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1945

Page

2

Derby contenders hover as Wood Memorial windup looms

Over half a million fans pack tracks as three horses Hoop Jr Jeep and Alexis shine in the Wood Memorial trials. Hoop Jr owned by Florida’s Hoop and C Whitney’s Jeep clock impressive times 1 45 and 1 54 while Alexis from Henry W Langner’s stable finishes strong to join the top age group. The crowd set attendance records as horses from Gallant Fox Twenty Grand Johnstown and Count Tapas loom as Derby rivals.

F. W. Hoopah Hoop, Jr C.¥. Whitney Jeep Nepy Fork P. Jy Repuga Churchill Downs Alexis Henry W. Langer Del Christiana Sunbee Moep Jr Epe Gallant Fox Johnstown Hoop Jr Tapas Figet Aif Iland

New Three Star Fleet Commander Named By Nipponese

The article notes the appointment of a new three star fleet commander seen as creator and restorer of air special attack tactics. It mentions Vice Adm. Taki Jirō Onishi as vice chief of staff and chief of staff lineage, describing him as originator and key developer of kamikaze tactics, and references his prior role and actions in the Philippines and broader war operations.

Taki Jirō Onishi Mayor General Staff Onishi Ozawa Philippines U. S

Wide Open Pennant Scramble Marks Wartime Attendance Record

The report notes a wartime attendance record with 220,294 paid customers across six of eight doubleheaders. Giants lead the National League as Yankees top the American League standings. Detroit and Chicago split, while Pittsburgh drops after Brooklyn’s big comeback. Yankee Stadium saw 67,816 fans. Cubs, Red Sox, and Indians posted notable results in a chaotic day of baseball.

Jack Hand Associated Press New York Giants Pittsburgh New York Yankees Olt Tigers Giants St. Louis Ates Walter Dubiel Jim Turner Yankees Allen Gettel Chicago Philadelphia White Sox Thornton Lee Upenner Athletics Huss Christopher

Derby hopes hinge on Man Moud as Archiro weighs ride

Eddie Archiro may ride Man Moud in the Derby despite doubt over availability. Trainer Ivan Parke wants the Kentucky veteran in the saddle if possible while Alexis shows a liking for long distances. Ox Blood suffered a bad cut and was stunned after the starting gate mishap, ending any chance for his classic appearance. Lt. Edward Lasker’s coltts seen as unlikely Derby contenders.

Manmoud Eddie Archiro Ivan Parke Eddie John Maréch Alexis Edward Lasker Ox Blood

Schedule Fragments Show Early League Matchups Across Cities

The fragmentary text lists several league matchups with cities such as Cleveland Boston Philadelphia New York Detroit and Chicago. It references team scores and standings like Pittsburgh 5 and Philadelphia 8, Cincinnati 9, St Louis, and other scattered results, suggesting a daily sports brief of upcoming and past games.

Detroit New York York Syenee Philadelphia Delphia Chicago Cleveland

Better Half Quiz Teases Minds With Quick Fire Questions

Capsule quiz asks contestants on the MBS program The Better Half to name the ground launching ame and a cooking term. Tiny Ruffner notes three correct answers marks entry as the Better Half while five confirms mastery. The playful feature teases readers with speedy prompts and hints at a lighthearted challenge.

MBS Ortapore

General Mark Continues Tale Of Anzio And Rome’s Fall

General Clark reflects on Anzio and the Rome campaign as Fifth Army pushed with the Eighth through Italy. He recalls near misses, the danger of a torpedo boat run, and the pride in Rome’s capture on June 4 1944 with German capitulation weeks earlier.

Anzio Rome Clark Italy Gen. Patton Ontgomery FE 6 Eighth Army Clark Wn Philip Jordan Eighth Trish Clarke

Old Attendance Records Fall During Memorial Day Holiday

Holiday sports fans fueled a record turnout of 553,280 at tracks and ballparks, with turf and baseball venues posting new marks. California Arcardia's Santa Anita led with 3,586,776 in mutual handle, while Narragansett and Hawthorne posted notable totals. Eight MLB doubleheaders drew 220,000-plus spectators across New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.

Joe Reichler United States Yankee Stadium Pari-Mutual Ogee Edelp Seri St.Jamaica Santa Anita Narragansett Hawthrone Delaware North Randall Beulah Park Ory E. An Anita Arcadia California Narrn- Ransett Hawthorne New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Boxing Results From AP Report In Newark And Binghamton

In Newark and Binghamton boxing results show outpoints and decisions. Johnny Jones defeats Cotton King on points. Al Mobley loses to Archer in Newark while Juan Serrano from Havana outpoints Al Jolson in Binghamton.

Associated Press N. J. Epee Archer Newark Johnny Jones Cotton King West Palm Beach Fla al Mobley Binghamton Juan Serrano Havana Cuba al Jolson

OPA raises pork points and cheese prices in wartime rationing

The Office of Price Administration announces upward point changes for pork cuts including fat backs and plate bacon, with dry cured bacon rising to nine points per pound and soft cheeses dropping to six points. Supplies for June are expected to be about seven percent below May, with lard fats and cooking oils 20 percent lower in June.

OPA Limburger Camembert Uederkanz Chester Chester Bowles Ratulon Pal

BeEr Ga' Lunch BeEr Ga' Lunch In Suburb

Suburban Pittsburgh plant employs 1500 workers opposite large facility. Handles confectionery goods, soft drinks, and lunches. Two storerooms with brick building and functioning rooms including bath. Current earning about 1900 dollars monthly with potential for increase. All transferable.

Pittsburgh

Forces report Japanese losses and Chinese advance near Foochow

The report states Chinese troops pushed beyond Ningteh to the south bank of the Kiso river, with 200 Japanese killed or wounded and large quantities of riverine pots captured. Concurrently, notices in Taylor County WV seek creditors and beneficiaries for the estates of Theodore Thompson and Ella Esther Miller, urging claims by December 3, 1945, and November 1, 1945 respectively, with appearances required to protect interests.

Enor Foochow Ningteh Kiso Theodore ‘Thompson Theodore] Thompson Aes Berate Gratton Taylor County West Virginia William P. Samples Taylor Ella Esther | Miller AL Penbons Hiaving Fila Esther Miller West Main Street Eaien Daw Smu Mwind JoGny Allender

Classified advertiary rate sample text

Classified notice appears to show word rates for first insertion and subsequent insertions with cents per word. It includes example figure 250 counts as words and references minimum charges, spacing, and formatting in old newspaper style. The text demonstrates pricing and measurement conventions for classified ads.

Sentinel Itnsertions Mae Cohwan Jcharge Eschland

NCAA Rules Clash and Pro Influence Highlight Sports Brief

Ncaa rules committee debates rule changes amid 90 differences with professional code. Pro coaches claim why officials get season contracts while college officials remain under study. Freshman Bruce McCroskey hurries home for high school graduation between Miami games. Yale weighs Rolfe vs Loeffler as over 1,500 towns plan war memorial fitness work. Notre Dame praise for Al Schmid after spring practice echoes Blanchard comparison. Kessler Field postponement tied to transportation strike. Navy news frames Fido Murphy tale.

Hugh 5. Fullerton,jr New York N.C.A.A Bruce McCroskey Miami University Oxford Evanston Bruce Miami Ball State Mansa Yale Ken Loeffler Red Rolfe Ken Navy G. I Yankees Viv Picetti Oakland Sam Will Notre Dame al Schmid Trenton Doc Blanchard

Battles Reported Near Yongning and Fuklang Areas

In Yongning and nearby villages Chinese forces claim over 435 enemy casualties amid reports of the situation slowly normalizing with population and business resuming. Farther northeast in Fuklang a coastal pocket is described as Chinese-controlled with renewed advance and withdrawals toward Sfapu as the high command directs.

Fuklang Pital vi Sfapu

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