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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1944

Page

2

Browns Tie Yankees For AL Pennant in Tigers Rally

St Louis moved atop the American League tied with the Yankees after Detroit’s late surge. Three ninth inning runs, including Mike Chartak’s bases loaded single, gave the Browns a 5-4 win over Chicago as Tex Shirley earned his fifth victory. Dizzy Trout pitched a three-hit shutout for his 24th win as Detroit narrowed the gap.

Jack Hand Associated Press St. Louis New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Luke Bowell Joe McCarthy Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Chicago Detroit Vern Stephens Don Gutteridge Browhies Mike Chartak Tex Shirley Gordy Maltzberger Browns Dizzy Trout Cleveland Ober Cramer Theers Jim Bagby Tigers Boston New York Mth Bruins Cardinals Don Johnson Bob Chipman

Sweeter Panthes Recipe Note for Sugar Syrup

A brief note describes making a sweeter panthes with sugar dissolved in water syrup to prevent settling and ensure a uniform mixture. It emphasizes keeping the syrup smooth and evenly distributed without a bottom layer.

Grafton Faces Bridgeport in Opens State Grid Season

West Virginia football opens across 1944 with Grafton meeting Bridgeport tonight at 8. Grafton’s Mazdas face a seasoned Bridgeport squad as Webster Springs and Romney join recent coaching changes. Other games include Charleston Dupont Belle and Huntington East.

Grafton Bridgeport Hope-Oak Hill Beckley-Stoco West Bluefield Northfork Welch-Iae Virginia Aboutger Logan-Matewan Montgoma Gassaway Madison- Seth Richmond East Fairmont Farmington evelt-Wilson Clarksburg St. Marys Morgantown Masontown Mannington Barrackville Elkins- Philippi Bridgepot Victory Lumberport Follawsbee New Cumberland Wellsburg-Chester Stonewall Jackson Charleston Wayne McDowell County Dick McHlwee West Virginia U Webster Springs Romney James J. Clara Lookout Fayette County Preston County Charleston-Dupont Huntington-Huntington Mounte Grafton High School Cobb Mickey” McDade

Night baseball debate in Atlanta cracked by paper’s note

A note in The Atlanta Constitution cites a partial holiday delaying coverage of the Atlanta Crackers vs New Orleans double header. Sid Luckman rehearsed his Joe Carr Trophy speech while coach Luke Johnson watched. Jimmie Foxx’s first game as Piedmont league manager yielded a triple play. The International League attendance rises about 25 percent, Tulane drills suffer gas warfare practice, and Army Marine Pvt Wilbur Greene tops Navy V-12 fitness tests. Lt Lynn Patrick suffers eye injury but hopes to play again.

New York Atlanta Constitution Constitution New Orleans Jew Tender Hungarian Bratislava Sid Luckman Joe Carr Luke Johnson Sid Luckman Johnson Piedmont League Don Weir Annapo Heinie Weir Texas Aggies Bo McMillin Centre College Colonels Snorter Luster International League Tulane Simons Lynn Patrick Detroit

Battle Beyond the Firing Line Without Supplies

The report notes that combat endurance hinges on logistics as front lines falter without vital sustenance and ammunition. Explorations of supply shortages show soldiers facing increasing strain and vulnerability beyond the immediate fighting.

Victory Open leaders Nelson and Spaden shoot 69 to lead

The Texas Victory Open at War Bond course saw Byron Nelson and Harold Spaden tie at 69, two under par, three strokes ahead of the rest after 18 holes. Amateurs Labron Harris and Earl Stewart posted 72s, with Ray Mangrum and Denny Shute one stroke behind. Ben Hogan opened with 76 amid tough conditions and rough play.

Harold V. Ratliff Dallas Lakewood Larry Naftholtz Cource Byron Nelson Harold Jug) McSpaden Lord Byron McSpaden Nelson Labron Harris Oklahoma City Cpl Earl Stewart Fort Worth Army Air Field Ray Mangrum Beverly Hills Calif Denny Shute Huntington W. Va Simon-Pyres Ben Hogan

Brooklyn at Philadelphia leads off today's sports slate

Ten thousand Blue Jackets watched Sampson naval training center fall 25 14 as Packers left a string of early scores. Brock sparked with a 30 yard pass and a later kickoff return, while New York and St Louis standings show Packers atop. Other games listed include Chicago at St Louis and Boston at New York with several NFL and boxing notes surrounding the eve of Madison Square Garden season.

New York Boston Brock Brooklyn Dick Bilda Philadelphia Sampson Bilda Hammel Packers Madison Square Garden Jimmy McDaniels Los Angeles Ralp Zannelli Providence Tommy Gomez Tampa Fla St. Louis Detroit Big Garden Cleveland Johnny Flynn Rochester Chicago Washington New York University Lafaylette College Ohio Field Alf Nixon NYU

Boxing results roundup from a AP relay in several cities

In Brooklyn Monty Pignatore stopped Clyde English by knockout at 134 pounds. Fall River saw Al Stephan y and Laurent Bouchard fight to a draw at 181 and 201 pounds. Erie Benny McCombs stopped John Lawer at 165 pounds. Johnny Chapman defeated Billy Shelton at 138 pounds in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Brooklyn Monty Pignatore New York Clyde English West Indies Fall River Mass al Stephany Laurient Bouchard Montreal Drew Erie Benny McCombs Flint Mich John Lawer Cleveland Johnny Chapman Buffalo Billy Shelton Pittsburgh

Allied supplies strain as Western Front stalls

The report describes Allied and German efforts in World War II, noting Patton's halted supplies delay German defenses opposite the third army, the need to open more English Channel ports, and Germany's strategic aim to hold Havre Brest Calais Brouille. It discusses Dewey's view on forming a broad international peace network and Wendell Willkie's stance on foreign policy amid the campaign.

Beigré Hitler Patton Third Army English Channel Germany le Havre Brest Calais Brouloille Dewey Associated Press Inter- Boston Wendell. Willkle New York Independence Hall Mominee New Deal Selectiveervice Washington Japan

Baseball NL Scores From Yesterday

St Louis edged Chicago 3 to 2 while New York defeated Boston 9 to 3 Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1 and Philadelphia topped Brooklyn 7 to 5.

St. Louis Chicago New York Boston Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn

Public Auction of Park View Lots Six and Seven West Virginia

Trustee will sell at 2 00 P M September 23 1944 at Taylor County Courthouse front door all Park View Lots Six and Seven Block One Park View Addition Knottsville District Taylor County WV as recorded Lot deeds in Book 53 Page 74 conveying to M L Willis by C G Bennington R M Mayle and A S Warder Jr with prior deeds recorded in books 66 55 63. One third cash, balance nine and eighteen months with interest notes and trustee retains title until paid. J Guy Allender Trustee.

S. Ac M. L. Willis Willis Taylor West Virginia Taylor County Park View Knottsville ML. Willis C. Gi Bennington R. M. Mayle Warder, Jr J. Guy Allender

Three Clarksburg Residents Indicted by Federal Grand Jury

The federal district grand jury completed its work yesterday returning charges against three men and a woman, all Clarksburg residents. Names listed include Frank Pinnello, Jimmy Algino, and Larry Algino. the woman's name was not disclosed due to custody status. A separate line notes bees producing honey at about 15 miles per hour.

Clarksburg Bel the Federal District Grand Frank Pinnello Jimmy Larry Algino

Notice to Taylor County Voters on Precinct Registration

Voters must register in their precinct by October 7 1944 or be barred from voting on November 7 1944. Those not registered, moved recently, or changed names must appear in person before County Clerk E C Best Clair, Clerk of Taylor County Court.

E. C Clair Taylor County Court

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