Howie Haak Runs Camps at Finch Field for Dodgers
Howie Haak, director at the Finch Field Dodgers camp, emphasizes constant running to keep players in shape and cure sore arms. He explains his hard conditioning background with the Navy pre flight program and his belief in judging players by potential and fundamentals for farm system depth.
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Panthers top High Point 5 2 behind Crissman on the mound
Winston-Salem knitters backed by six hit pitching from Sam Crissman defeated High Point 5-2 on the locals diamond. Rothrock led Panthers with three safeties, Crissman and Sizemore drove in runs, while Pulliam scattered hits and walked batters. The Panthers next face Atlantic Christian in Wilson.
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Oakdale Beats Jamestown in Semi-Pro Showdown
Oakdale, new to the High Point semi pro league, edged Jamestown in a hard fought game at Jamestown. ill Smith returned for Jamestown with a double driving in the first run as Neese Osborne and Young led Oakdale’s hitting to secure the win.
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Phillies Manager Praises NL Teams In Early Outlook
Philadelphia manager Ben Chapman praised the NL clubs saying the Reds, Braves and Pirates are the league's most improved, the Phillies are about the same but hustling, Giants are better than expected, Cardinals look class of the circuit, and Dodgers could not be as good after losing Durocher.
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Fights Last Night From Associated Press Recap
Eddie Giosa defeated Julio Jimenez in New York at St Nicholas Arena after out pointing him. Terry More stopped Stonewall Jackson in Baltimore. Jimmy Richards knocked out Leon Szymarski in Philadelphia.
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Benny Leonard Dies While Refereeing New York Fight
Benny Leonard the undefeated lightweight champion and boxing icon died in St. Nicholas Arena after refereeing two early bouts. He collapsed from a cerebral hemorrhage and was pronounced dead. his career included a 1924 retirement undefeated and a 1917 lightweight title win from Freddie Welsh.
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Malcomb Sullivan Named to Captain '48 Panther Cagers
Malcomb Sullivan, a 1944 all conference court reformer and High Point alumnus, was elected captain of the 1947-48 High Point college Panthers basketball team at a dinner honoring current varsity members and coach. Sullivan, a sophomore whose athletics were interrupted by military service, played a key forward role this season.
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Sinatra Plans Heavyweight Bout at Hollywood Stadium
Frank Sinatra, pending California athletic commission approval, arranging a mid June heavyweight bout at Gilmore Stadium in Los Angeles between Jersey Joe Walcott and Joe Maxim of Cleveland. A definite date and rounds are not set, with a possible winner to meet Champion Joe Louis, who declined to discuss defense plans.
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Former Stars Set For Finch Field Baseball Exhibition
Thomasville and High Point open the season at Finch Field Sunday with a double header against the Burlington Bees Carolina league team. Dodger farm system stars and ex-leaguers headline an all star style lineup to entertain, while coaches boast major league credentials. Two seven inning games with general admission and free child entry with an adult.
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AAA
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Dodgers
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Lions club horseshow final session promises big turnout
The fourth annual Lions club horseshow moves into its final session at Brookdale stables on the Thomasville High Point highway. Two new cars from Ford and Pontiac will be awarded today and tonight by a coin flip if needed, with the winning tickets not required to be present.
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Brookdale
Home Run Fever Spurs Big League Openers
Across the majors, multiple players hit homers as Pirates beat Reds 12 11 and Giants, Cubs, Braves, Cardinals, Red Sox, Tigers and White Sox posted wins. Notables include Walden Westlake two homers for Pittsburgh, Bobby Thomson and Billy Rigney with season pace, and Yogi Berra leading the Yankees in a 7 0 win over Washington.
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Wally) Westlake
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Cat) Brecheen
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Yogi) Berra
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Alexander Shoots 58 For Record
Lexington pro Skip Alexander fired a par 70 course record 58 at Lexington Country Club. He counted 12 birdies and six pars with 23 putts in 18 holes, breaking his own previous mark by six strokes during a club exhibition with Bobby Locke Clarence Cooke and Dugan Aycock observing. Locke called it the greatest round of golf he had ever seen.
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oHt Springs
Fishing Good At City Lake Brings Large Bass Catches
High Point city lake yields plentiful bass this season with several large catches reported. Busy anglers include Dr. W. R. McCain with a 9% pound bass, W S. Stone with a 7% pounder, G. R. Fanelty with a 71/4 pound bass, Ernest Burton with two totaling 11 pounds, and Paul Foust with L. E. Tinsley catching 41 pounds in total. Hull notes muddy water but expects better fishing next week. Weekday fishing allows morning and afternoon hours. Sunday starts at 1 p.m.
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Yesterday's Pitching and Batting Stars
Pitching St Johnson of the Braves pitched seven innings in relief as Atlanta beat Philadelphia. Bill Rigney of the Giants hit two homers, including a grand slam, to power a win over Brooklyn.
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Baseball League Schedule and Scores Preview
Today’s National League games include Boston at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at New York with 2 to 3 games at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Yesterday Boston beat Philadelphia 10 to 7 and Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 12 to 11. Tomorrow’s NL matchups feature Brooklyn at Boston and Philadelphia at New York with Chicago at St. Louis and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (two).
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