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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

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WVU dropkicking star Gene Simmons bounces back

West Virginia University’s 145 pound dropkicker Gene Simmons, after missing his first three extra points in a Camp Greenbrier scrimmage, remains undaunted. The sophomore from Elkins says he hurried, lacked practice with linemen, but will be ready when the season opens as blocking improves and practice hours may be extended before the Waynesburg kickoff.

Alderson West Virginia University Camp Greenbrier Gene Simmons Elkins Simmons Maryland Dad de Groot Mountaineers Waynesburg DeGroot

Bearcats Prep For Friday Clash With Clay Battelle

Bearcats endure grueling practices under Coach Rand preparing for Friday’s gridiron opener vs Clay Battelle High School of Bucksville. Forty remaining players from an initial 67 show steady improvement, with a recent intrasquad game ending 12 7 as passes sparked all TDs and a versatile backfield gains strength.

Bearcats Clay-Battelle High School BuckSville

Get This Middleweight In New York Now

Alan Maver reports the latest boxing update as a midcard title bout headlines a New York show on September 28 distributed by King.

New York

Major League Baseball standings and upcoming games

The American League lists New York Boston Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Washington with records and today’s schedule including Boston at New York and Washington at Philadelphia. The National League shows St Louis and Brooklyn atop the standings with game projections and tomorrow’s schedule.

Associated Press New York Boston Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Washington Reynolds Bik Elas St. Louis Fannin Wight Feller Trucks

Yanks Open Strong As AL Lead Stays In Reach

The New York Yankees lead the American League as they open a three game series with Boston. Allie Reynolds starts against Ellis Kinder, with Lopat likely to pitch game two and Raschi or Byrne in game three. The Red Sox counter with Jack Kramer and Mel Parnell as leaders Berra and Dimaggio return to action in a tense pennant race.

Washington New York Yankees Boston Red Cassy Stengsi Sugnla Parks Sox Yanks Stengel Allie Reynolds Eilis Kinder Lefty Lopat Yankee Vic Raschi Tonny Byrne Jack Kramer Mel Parnell Reynolds Kinder Washington Senators Joe Dimaggio Yogi Berra Dimazzio Philadelphia Berra Yosi Red Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Newcombe Dodgers Red Birds Lastrnight Boston Braves Ebbets Field Chicazor Cubs Giantsy Leo Duroener

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Today's Card

Brooklyn defeated Boston ten to two in ten innings. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh six to three in ten innings. Bickford faced Banta, Live ly opposed Chambers, Lade matched Pollet in other matchups. Tomorrow’s games: Philadelphia at Boston New York at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at St. Louis.

Philadelphia Boston New Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Bickford Banta Chambers Chicago St. Louis Lade Pollet New York

Yesterday's Stars Batting and Pitching Recap

Wes Westrum hit a three run homer for the Giants in a 4 to 1 win over Philadelphia in the second game of a doubleheader. Don Newcombe pitched the Dodgers within one game of the Cardinals with a two run triple. Ralph Kiner hit his 43rd homer for the Pirates and struck out to end the game.

Larry Jansen Bill Nicholson Sheldon Jones Hank Borowy Wes Westram Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Ewell Blackwell Johnny Wyrostek Associated Press Wes Westrum Giants New York Philadelphia Don Newcombe Dodgers Brooklyn St. Louis Ralph Kiner Pirates

Royals roll past Red Sox with six-hit gem in 10-2 win

In a decisive game the Royals defeat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 behind a six-hit performance. The standout effort includes ample run support and a strong offense, while the pitching limits Boston to two runs on the night.

Inals Boston

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