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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

2

Major College Teams Face Tougher Path To Undefeated Runs

New York report notes nine major college football powers still unbeaten but with many risks. California and Clemson survive only if remaining hurdles clear. Notre Dame and Army appear strong toward season end. Others like California Cornell Baylor Pennsylvania and Virginia face tougher slates. North Carolina Minnesota Kentucky and Pittsburgh tasted losses over the weekend, affecting bowl hopes as Michigan boosted by Chuck Ortmann defeated Minnesota 14-7.

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Weirton Milton Sriadelphia Lead West Virginia Class A

Weirton Milton and Sriadelphia top the state's Class A scholastic football ladder with strong early records. Charleston and West Fairmont face tougher tests next weekend as rivals push for the title, while Tri-Delphia, Parkersburg, and others seek gains in key matchups across the schedule.

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Vacu-matic Carburetor Promises Gas Savings

Wisconsin inventor offers the Vacu-matic Carburetor claiming automatic fuel savings by an ees principle. Installed in minutes, it targets cars, trucks, and tractors and invites readers to request full details by writing to Vacu-matic Carburetor Co. in Wauwatosa.

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National Football League Standings and Results

Western division leaders Los Angeles show strong pace with 12,604 points for and 28.0 expected. Eastern division notes include Philadelphia Pittsburgh and New York Giants tied. Yesterday’s results include Philadelphia 49 Washington 14 and Detroit 24 Chicago 7. Next Sunday features Chicago Bears at Los Angeles and Detroit at Green Bay with a note about a radio receiver in England.

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WVU Faces Pit Cavaliers Backfield Ace Papit Saturday

WVU prepares to meet Virginia Cavaliers and backfield star Johnny Papit in Charlottesville after a string of tough matchups. Mountaineers seek balance as Pete Zinai chs six touchdowns and George Hott shines in a 46-27 win over the Guantica Marines, building momentum toward a 500 season.

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Morgantown Ready for Crucial Friday Battle at Grafton

The undefeated Morgantown Colts travel to face rival Grafton Bearcats in a key Big Nine showdown. Grafton trails 6-5 on the season, Morgantown 5- win tally, with the contest likely a tough test and home-field edge possibly neutralized by Grafton’s seven straight shutouts in prior games. Co captains Clyde De and teammates rally for a decisive effort.

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Bearcats Upset Talk Sparks Grafton Baseball Pride

Town buzzes over Grafton’s strong ball club and belief they can shine with a break. Supporters urge not to underestimate the Bearcats as plans unfold for upcoming games.

Grafton Bearcats

Parrish Agency Offers Fine Homes For Quick Sale

Real estate ad from Parrish Agency promotes a fireproof building on Main Street with Level lot and a Maple Avenue home, inviting buyers to prove buying ability before price is quoted. Offers include a new five room bungalow in Brownlow Park with garage and owner’s investment figure.

Main St Maple Avenue Brownlow Park Paprish Agency—101

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