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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1949

Page

2

Yanks World Champs As They Whip Dodgers

The New York Yankees captured the World Series from the Brooklyn Dodgers in five games led by Allie Reynolds and Joe Page in the bullpen. Reynolds allowed no runs in 12 1/3 innings while Page closed the key games, delivering crucial relief as the Yanks earned their 12th Series triumph.

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World Champ To Appear Here Tonight

Jimmy Caras of Upper Darby Pa three times world billiards champion will give a cue exhibition at the Strand Pool room at 9 30 p.m. tonight. The show focuses on fundamentals and trick shots aimed at beginners with a highlight of pocketing rolling balls. Caras rose to fame at seventeen by beating Ralph Greenleaf and has world titles in 1936 and 1938, plus a 1949 National and Worlds double. This event is not the club’s official opening.

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Mighty West May Get Jolt Again This Week

New York reports the middle west faces another shakeup as Michigan loses to Army. Notre Dame hosts Tulane in a high stakes clash while Tulane rides a burst of recent wins under coach Frank Leahy eyeing a major upset. The Irish aim to extend a long unbeaten stretch despite tough tests ahead.

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Bowling League Standings and Schedule Update

Week ending October 6 shows Parkway Tavern leading with 5.067 and Zinns Movies at 6.600. Women’s league Empire Market, Skipper Inn, Quintets each sit at 9 6 600 with high averages led by R Pitman and B Hovatter. Schedule for Oct 9 lists Carr China, Zinns Movies, King Pins, Elks Club, VFW, Cue Club, Am, and Legion fixtures.

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Mountaineers Blue After Saturday Shakeup By Pitt

West Virginia faces a tough regroup after Saturday’s 20 7 loss to Pittsburgh. Pitt’s Lou Cecconi scored twice in the third quarter to overturn a 7 0 Mountaineer lead, while WVU runner Bud Cox narrowly failed to reach the end zone on a key drive.

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Model of anti atomic hospital replica showcased in Washington

Danish designer Merete Kjaer presents a Copenhagen built underground hospital model in Washington weaving a subterranean layout with patient rooms and equipment. The exhibit plans a U.S. tour for municipal inspection with an estimated construction cost of 20 million dollars.

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Mountaineers Fall Short in Pitt Battle

The Mountaineers staged a strong rally but dropped a close game to Pitt as Arnett shone with key runs and a late driving march. WVU gained 160 passing yards and 277 total, while Pitt posted 207 rushing yards and 13 first downs. Panthers’ back Jimmy Joe Robinson forced a fumble on Arnett as Pitt edged ahead. Also notes: newborn announcements from local residents Warren Morey, Robert Jewell, and William Wolfe with birth details.

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