Harkert Edges Middlecoff by One Stroke in Charlotte Open
In a dramatic final round at Myers Park, Chink Harbert birdied the 18th to win the Charlotte Open at 15 under par, finishing one stroke ahead of Cary Middlecoff who carded 274. Harbert earned $2,000 with Middlecoff taking $1,400 as runner-up after a tense finish that included a misfired drive and a clutch birdie attempt by both players.
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Memphis
Tern
Middlecoff
Harbert
George Schoux
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Chick
Cary
Myers Park
Jacksonville
Fla
Stranahan Henfner and Penna Earn $750 Each in Greensboro
Amateur Frank Stranahan of Toledo joins professionals Clayton Henfner of Charlotte and Toney Penna of Cincinnati at 278 to share top money. Penna’s 67 final round was the day's low. Nine sub 70 scores for the day contrasted with earlier rounds. Mangrum Keiser and Worsham tied for sixth at 279 for $516.66, while Johnny Palmer finished with 280 for $400.
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Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Clayton Henfner
Charlotte
Toney Penna
Cincinnati
Penna
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Heman Keiser
Arkon
Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
House GOP Delays Anti-Lynching Bill For Now
Washington report says House Republican leaders paused the anti lynching bill as they shift focus to other legislation. The Judiciary Committee approved the measure and it awaits Rules Committee action, with leaders promising a floor vote before this session ends. President Truman urged federal anti lynching provisions in his Civil Rights message, fueling party tensions.
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House
Congress
Truman
Judiciary Committee
Rules Committee
Leo E. Allen
Earl C. Michener
First Round Of Olympic Basketball Tryouts Opens In Garden
In New York Ralph Bishop faces a pivotal moment as the damaged knee of Vince Borg threatens the U S Olympic coaching slot. Denver Nuggets star Boryla leads a squad hoping to beat Bartlesville’s Phillips Oilers and Kentucky in a bid to reach London. The 14-man U S Olympic team will be chosen after Wednesday’s final with five named from each side and two at large selections.
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NEW York
Ralph Bishop
United States
Vince Borgin
Bishop
Denver Nuggets
University of Washington Star
U. S
Madison Square Garden
Nuggets
Phillins Oilers
Bartlesville
Oklo
Kentucky
Baylor
Boryla
Denver
Oakland Biltners
Notre Dame
South Bend
Universal Pictures and MacPherson, Kas
New York University
Jimmy Owen
Louisville
London
Golf Tourney Yields High Scores and Close Finish
A windy day at the Geuthers course produced tight scores as Merner and others battled for top honors. Bert Sy Baton Rouge led amateurs with 73 while Sonny Ellis of Columbus and Spee of Laurel posted strong rounds. Miss Henry Castillo Abbeville shot 74 for 217 as Cochran Gree tied for 218, with several players near 221 to 226. Tulane edged Tulane for second with 97.
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Merner
Hame
Geuthers
Lery Clu
Bert Sy
Baton Rouge
Sonny Ellis
Columbus
Louisiana Story
Spee Son
Laurel
Henry Castillo
Abbeville
John Cochran
Masonic Meetings and Antilynching Debate Highlight Week
Dothan lodges 466 and 659 plan Tuesday joint work in first and third degrees with a Thursday trek to Troy for the 107th anniversary of that lodge and a Friday session of the Dothan chapter for past master degrees All at the Masonic Temple A judiciary official foresees passage of the antilynching bill in Congress but timing remains unclear House leaders imply delays while critics say vote plans falter amid political timing Also Speaker Martin notes foreign aid programs could affect appropriations schedules.
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Pythagoras Lodge No
Dothan
Troy
Troy Lodge
Masonic Temple
Mich
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
House
Adam Chiyton Powell, Jr
Senate
Braves lack depth as Spahn and Sain head pitching staff
Boston Braves enter spring training with Spahn at 21 10 last season and Sain at 21 12, leaving much uncertainty beyond these two. Bill Voiselle, Red Barrett, Clyde Shoun and others battle for spots while Ed Poat and Ray Martin add depth. The group faces questions aside from Spahn and Sain, complicating Billy Southworth's plans.
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Bradenton
Fla
Spahn
Sain
Boston Braves
Billy Southworth
Warren Spahn
Johnny Sain
Bill Voiseell
Giants
Southworth
Red Barrett
Barrett
Braves
Cards
Clyde Shoun
Ed Poat
Muncie
Jim Prendergast
Syracuse
Ray Martin
Dodgers
Dick Manville
Evansville
Spain
County Not Liable For Damages From County Car Accident
Dale County cannot pay a damage claim involving a county employee and a county truck. Attorney General Carmichael advised that absent a contrary statute, no county is liable for acts of its employers or officers. Judge Frank O. Deese sought whether the commission could pay about 75 dollars for repairs and medicals after a wreck when no warning signals were in place on a curve.
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Dale County
Frank O. Deese
A. A. Carmichael
Commissioners’ Court
Carmichael
Dale County Commissioners’ Court
Duck and Geese Decline Apparently Checked
The Fish and Wildlife Service said the decline of wild ducks and geese has leveled off with similar numbers to last year. Service Director Albert M. Day stated the continental waterfowl population appears to have bottomed out and stabilized, though officials warn that hunting regulations will remain liberal.
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Washington
Fish and Wildlife Service
Service
Albert M. Day
Exhibition Slate: AP Game Lineup in Florida and California
Today's slate features New York versus Pittsburgh in Fresno St Louis facing Cincinnati in Tampa Chicago against Chicago in Phoenix St Louis meets Boston in Bradenton Philadelphia against Detroit in Lakeland Boston A vs New York A in St Petersburg St Louis A vs Cleveland A in Tucson. Sundays results show St Louis N 5 Philadelphia N Cincinnati N 3 Boston N 1 Cleveland A 7 Chicago N 5 Boston A 10 Washington A 5 St Louis A 10 Chicago A 4 Detroit A 7 New York A 1 Brooklyn N 6 Montreal IL 4 Washington B A 3 Chattanooga SA 2 Toronto IL 3 Philadelphia B Ny 0 St Louis B ND 5 Philadelphia B Ny 4
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Fresno
Calif
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Tampa
Fla
Chicago
Phoenix
Ariz
Boston
Bradenton
Philadelphia
Detroit
Lakeland
New York
St. Petersburg
Cleveland
Tucson
Washington
Brooklyn
Montreal
Chattanooga
Toronto
Three Mobile pitchers blank Nashville in exhibition
Mobile pitchers combined for a 2-0 shutout of the Nashville Vols in an exhibition game yesterday. The Southern Association clash featured strong defense and timely hitting, with Mobile scoring both runs in the middle innings.
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Mobile
Nashville Vols
County approves funding for damages from employee negligence
A county board authorizes the expenditure of county funds to cover damages caused by the negligence of one of its employees, detailing the authorization and scope of coverage.
Ewell Blackwell Extends Form In 3 1 Win Over Braves
Tam_pa Elongated Ewell Blackwell said he would be as effective this season after limiting the Boston Braves to two hits in six innings and beating them 3 to 1. Sarasota Manager Joe McCarthy praised Boston Red Sox relief work by Harry Dorish who allowed one hit in four innings. Mickey Harris gave up all Washington runs in five innings as Boston struck for five seventh inning runs to win 10 to 0.
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TAMPA
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati
Boston Braves
Sarasota
Joe McCarthy
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Harry Dorish
Dorish
Mickey Harris
Washington
Boston
Cards test replacements as Marion may retire
St Louis manager Eddie Dyer tried replacements for injured Marty Marion who may retire. Bernie Dreger played short yesterday as the Cardinals beat the Phillies 5 to 3. Al Schoendienst had a look at shortstop the day before Marion’s knee injury kept him out of uniform since Friday.
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ST. Petersburg
Eddie Dyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Marty Marion
Bernie Dreger
Philadelphia Phillies
al Schoendienst
Marion
Lehner to miss Browns for six weeks with shoulder fracture
Paul Lehner, St. Louis Browns outfielder, will be sidelined about six weeks after fracturing his left shoulder blade in a pregame warm up in Hollywood. He fell after catching a thrown ball prior to the game with Chicago yesterday. The injury was disclosed today. Cleveland Indians beat Chicago Cubs 7 5 in exhibition, with Joe Gordon two homers and Ed Robinson one to extend their exhibition win streak to six. Bob Feller pitched four innings, allowing one run on four hits. Don Black and Steve Cromek finished for Cleveland.
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Hollywood
Cal
Paul Lehner
St. Louis Browns
Lehner
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
Joe Gordon
Ed Robinson
Indians
Cubs
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Don Black
Steve Cromek
National Open Trials Planned In Birmingham
Birmingham Alabama National Open golf trials set for the 36 hole medal play format at the country club course. Bob Phillips Alabama Golf Association secretary treasurer announced the section qualifying rounds will be held here again this year as part of the 1948 championship series.
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Birmingham
Bob Phillips
Alabama Golf Association
Pirates fall as Tallahassee hands 14-6 defeat
Greenville Pirates suffer their third straight loss as Tallahassee Pirates rout them 14 to 6 in a spring Alabama League clash. Manager Jack Rothrock leads the visitors in a decisive win while preparations for the season continue with minor league workouts nearby.
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Bartow
Fis
Tallahassee Pirates
Jack Rothrock
Gville Pirates
Tallahassee
Alabama Nine
Pittsburgh
Coconut broken on ship prow to christen Scottish yard ship
A coconut was broken on the prow of a ship to mark its christening at a Scottish shipyard, signaling a traditional ceremony.
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