Kingsport Cherokees Triumph 9-2 Over Blue Grays
Kingsport Cherokees defeated the Blue Grays 9-2 as Our Lads lose their third straight, with Kingsport's large fifth and ninth inning bursts sealing the game. Pitcher Bush exits early with arm trouble, and Kingsport adds three pitchers to the casualty list as Lacy's squad struggles with injuries and coaching moves.
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Sturby
Daily Telegraph
Kingsport Cherokees
Johnson City
Pulaski
Lacy and Company
Kingsport
Lacy
Bob Bush
Cherokees
Bush
Leathe
George
Moore
Clifford
Griffin
Boston
Harry Jenkins
Jens
Stranahan Praises St Louis Course During Visit
Frank Stranahan visits St Louis to polish his golf and comments on the St Louis Country Club course. The Toledo amateur star, after Walker Cup remarks, tells members he likes the layout ahead of a national event in the area.
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St. Louis
Frank Stranahan
Toledo O
Appalachian League Standings Snapshot
Standings show Clus with Pet leading at 621 while 608 and 563 and 533 mark lines in the Appalachian League standings. Reports center on team positions and win totals across the circuit.
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Appalachian League
Clus Wit
Lynchburg Slugger Wins 1947 State Batting Crown
Lynchburg college right fielder John Suttenfield claimed the 1947 state collegiate batting title with a .446 average after 21 hits in 46 at bats, finishing 11 points ahead of Dave Poole of Virginia Tech. Fred Vinson of Washington and Lee also hit over .400, as final leaders list Suttenfield atop a pack of regional college stars.
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Richmond
John Suttenfield
Lynchburg College Hornets
Suttenfield
James Fox
Dave Poole
Visa Tech
Fred M. Vinson, Jr
Washington and Lee
Catain
Circle. V
Gabr
Lynchburg
Vinen
Noe
Virginia
Atkins
E & Cove
Fenlin
Stevens
VMI
Guyton
Bridewater
R-M
Tanner
E. Phelps
Beard
Cevcee
Cee
Gallup
VPI
Broke
E-H
Nichols
Wright, &M
Seee Uw
Robinson
Roanoke
Blankenship
Horton Enrolls at Kentucky as Scarlet Halfback
Spencer West Virginia June 5 Richard L Horton top senior at Spencer high school will enroll at the University of Kentucky Lexington. Horton led the state in scoring with 506 points in four years and will report June 13 for a five week summer session. He joins Bill Leskovar and Jim Priester as recent Kentucky signings eligible for varsity this fall.
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Spencer
W. Va
Richard L. Horton
Spencer High School
University of Kentucky At
Bill Leskovar
Jim Priester
West Fairmont High
Rebs Triumph As Welch Loses
New River Rebels defeat Elizabethton Cubs 4 to 2 in Elizabethton Tennessee. New River seized the lead on four walks and an infield hit, added runs on Davies triple and other timely hits, while Elizabethton tallied two runs in the eighth. Bekeza mourns his mother as Be keza receives news before the game.
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Elizabethton
Tenn
New River Rebels
el Cacon Cubs
New River
Ciske
Cub
Davis
Rebels
Lurber
Davies
Weigle
Eza
Pleckas
Lew Bekeza
Chicago Heights
Bekeza
Daniels
Neukirch
Kules
Igurber
OlBekeza
O Pileckasis
Wilkins
Poltrock
Lotz
Mena
OlGabatinoss
Myers
Taylor
Pollock
Knox
Bristol 5 Welch 1 as Tucker stars in Series Sweep
Bristol Virginia Tennessee scored a 5-1 win over Welch to sweep the series and tighten second place in the Appalachian league race. Little Jimmy Tucker hurled four hits with a late rally ending the bid for a shutout. He carried a two hit shutout into the ninth inning and finished strong.
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Bristol
Tenn
Jimmy Tucker
Welch
Tucker
Carrington Fines Lynchburg Pilot For Refusing To Play
Piedmont League President Rich ard A. Carrington Jr ordered Lynchburg Cardinals manager Jack McLain fined 250 for refusing to resume play after rain halted a Richmond Lynchburg game. Umpires awarded Richmond a 9 0 forfeit as Carrington cited league rules and national baseball rules. He called the action against McLain fair and impartial, noting it may be first forfeit in Piedmont League history.
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Piedmont League
Richard A. Carrington, Jr
Jack McLain
Burg Cardinals
Richmond
McLain Pie
McLain
Richmond Colts
Carrington
Frank Murray
Wallace McKenna
Cardinals
George Trautman
Nan Association of Baseball
Norfolk
Ferrell
Twins Rally for 17-Hit Bash Against Bristol
George Luginsland leads a 17 hit attack as the Twins topple Bristol 6 to 1. Carlin and Luginland each drive in runs while Luginsland adds two singles and a double in a strong all around effort. McLaughlin suffers the tough loss for Bristol with Tucker and Postava contributing on the mound.
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Carlin
George Luginlsa Luginsland
Art Oliver
Twins
Walter Postava
Lucas
Caito
Br’holta
Tanner
M'Leblin
Leonard
Bristol
R—Mclaughlin
Musselman
Lughinand
Fox
Gentry
Pless
E—Lucas
Buckholtz
Luginland
RBI
Press
Cairo
Pierre
Buckholts
Lob—Welch
Bob—Tucker
Postava
Tucker
Wp—Tucker
UMP
Moneyhyn
Shepheard
Piedmont League Bear Roanoke Beats Norfolk Five to Two
Roanoke defeated Norfolk 5 to 2 to move into a Piedmont League win position as Richmond observed the score and standings.
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Roanoke
Norfolk
Richmond
Britain Uses Over Half of U.S. War Loan, Says Informants
London reports reliable informants say Britain has used more than half of its 3.75 billion dollar American loan in under a year. U.S. experts expect withdrawals to continue to 1949 or 1950 when repayments begin. Bevin urges increased production to raise dollars in the next year.
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London
United States
Ernest Bevin
National Dock Labor Corporation
Broad Jumpers Highlight Central Conference Meet
Three top college broad jumpers meet Saturday in Milwaukee for the central track meet. Pred Johnson of Michigan State Paul Miller of Purdue and Herb Douglas of Pittsburgh headline the field. Johnson and Douglas placed first and second in the IC-4A meet. Miller won the Western Conference title. Johnson jumped 24 feet 7 3 8 inches and Miller 24 feet 7 ¼ inches. Douglas 23 feet 7 1/2 inches aims to defend his title from last year at 24 feet 8 3 4 inches.
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Milwaukee
Johnson
Miller
Douglas
Franklin Field
Manager Boudreau Injured in Cleveland Washington Game
Cleveland June 5 Lou Boudreau manager of the Indians sustained torn muscles in the lower left side of his back during the Cleveland Washington game. Dr EB B Castle club physician said X rays showed no fractures and Boudreau, batting .363, left the game and will be out only a few days.
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Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
EB. B. Castle
Castle
Boudreau
Tune In Whis Weekday Sport Cast with Scores
Ted Taylor hosts a weekday 5 40 p m sport cast delivering late scores and sports news with concise updates for listeners following local teams and events.
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Ted Taylor
Inning Fluke Injures Player Early W Amid Defensive Play
In the fourth inning a ball struck Early W on the shoulder blades but the injury traces back to a third inning defensive gem. He had made a remarkable relay from third to second to retire Joe Race.
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Joe Race
Richlands High Nine Clinches District 7 Baseball Title
The Richlands High School baseball team, coached by Ernie Hicks, won the District 7 championship with an 8 and 1 record in the Virginia High School League. Virginia High of Bristol finished second with 5 wins and 1 loss.
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Richlands High School
Ernie Hicks
Virginia High
Bristol
Wee
Richlands
Virginie
Lebanon
Saltville
Tanewell
Sm Marion
Grundy
Jonithowie
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