Hi-Toms Open 1958 Campaign With Strong Enthusiasm
The Hi-Toms begin their 1958 season tomorrow night against Winston-Salem's Red Birds amid strong ticket sales and fan support. Manager Frank Lucchesi predicts a solid start and a likely first division finish, while Carolina League president Bill Jessup notes added clubs and higher expectations.
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Hi-Toms
Winston-Salem
Red Birds
Clay Dennis
Dennis
YMCA
Frank Lucchesi
Bill Jessup
Carolina League
Jessup
Ledger
Raleigh
Burlington
Kermit Cloniger
Thomasville
Panther Trackmen sweep three way meet at Albion Mills Stadium
FIRST 1958 WIN Panther Trackmen defeat Atlantic Christian and Pfeiffer at Albion Mills Stadium. HPC tallies 91 points with 12 firsts. Atlantic Christian 39 and Pfeiffer 29. Jack Short, Don Hackney and Harold Sykes sweep multiple events. Woody Daly doubles for AC.
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High Point College
Atlantic Christian
Pfeiffer
Albion Millis Stadium
Panthers
Jack Short
Don Hackney
Harold “Slick” Sykes
Short
Hackney
Sykes
Woody Daly
Hi-Toms Open 1958 Season Against Winston-Salem Red Birds
Hi-Toms prepare for Carolina League lidlifter against Winston-Salem Red Birds with veteran righthander Jack Taylor and added pitcher Jack Swift in the fold. Lucchesi taps Harrington Contratto and Cline or Graham in infield with Curry Sarver Heaven or Joniett in the outfield. Winston-Salem counters with Phil Jantze at third and a largely familiar roster under manager Vern Benson.
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AL Kenders
Taylor
Lucchesi
Swift
Fern Carson
Winston-Salem
Phil Jantze
Vern Benson
Len Okrie
Raleigh
Okrie
Greensboro
Boston Red Sox
Bob Hooper
Wilson
Bobby Hoffman
Danville
Benson
Vern Hoschelt
Charlie Kress
Durham
Pinky May
Burlington
Scribes vote Hi-Toms favored to win pennant in Carolina League
Greensboro April 19 eight league writers predict the Carolina League race opening Monday. Five pick the Hi-Toms to win the pennant, three say they finish second, based on past flags in 1955 1956 and a last year tie with Durham.
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Lucchesi
Greensboro
Hi-Toms
Greensboro Daily News
Durham
Probable 1958 Carolina League opener lineups
The Hi Toms face Winston Salem Red Birds at Finch Field Monday night with listed probable starters for both teams. Winston Salem includes Ed Napoleon Galen Williams Bobby Yea Bob White Phil Jangze Jim Hickman Richard Rogers Ron Kabbes Clarence Ingram and pitcher. Hi Toms lineup features George Contratto Fred Harrington Tony Curry Dan Sarver Billy Ford Ben Jonietz or Reggie Heavener Al Kenders Billy Cline Wayne Graham Jack Taylor and pitcher.
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Finch Field
Hi-Toms
Winston-Salem Red Birds
Ed Napoleon
Galen Williams
Bobby Yea
Bob White
Phil Jangze
Jim Hickman
Richard Rogers
Ron Kabbes
Clarence Ingram
George Contratto
Fred Harrington
Tony Curry
Dan Sarver
Billy Ford
Ben Jonietz
Reggie Heavener
al Kenders
Billy Cline
Wayne Graham
Jck Taylor
Duke and Moto Retain Southern Tag Team Title
Duke Keomuka and Moto retain the Southern Tag titles with a disputed victory over Leo and Chick Garibaldi at YMCA Gymnasium Lexington Saturday night. Referee Walter Bruckner was knocked from the ring in the third fall and counted Leo out during a Keomuka claw.
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Leo
Ali Pasha
Don Whittler
Marco Polo
Benny Matta
Optimism Reigns As Openers Loom In Class B League
The Carolina Class B baseball league launches its 14th season with eight teams and new managers. Openers Monday night feature Durham at Danville, Alamance at Greensboro, Raleigh at Wilson, and Winston-Salem at Hi-Toms, followed by Tuesday and Wednesday matchups and numerous major league affiliations across clubs.
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Danville
Greensboro
Raleigh
Winston- Salem
Wilson
Burlington
Pats
Jack Horner
Durham Herald
Bill Hodges
The
Enterprise
Frank Spencer
Winston-Salem Journal
Nick Andrews
Danville Register
Bernard West
Wilson Times
Dick Herbert
Raleigh News and Observer
John Heath
Burlington Times
Moses Crutchfield
Greensboro Daily News
Bill Jessup
Roxboro
Jessup
Alamance Indians
Durham
Alamance
Winston - Salem
Hi-Toms
Winston-Salem
Hi + Toms
Frank Lucchesi
Len Okrie
Raleigh Caps
Bobby Hoffman
Pinky May
Vernon Benson
Bob Hooper
Carlie Steven Kress
Vern _ Hoscheitz
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
St. Louis
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
San Francisco Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Champs Defend Henderson Invitational Crown
Henderson North Carolina hosts the third annual Henderson Invitational golf tournament April 26 and 27. A field of 160 amateurs competes over 36 holes with Bill Dean and Clarence Alexander of Raleigh defending the title by finishing last year at 136.
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Henderson
N.C
Bill Dean
Clarence Alexander
Raleigh
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Nere
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Daly
Smith
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Baker
Holfhouser
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Philemon
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Kirkpatrick
Wheochee
Parvin
Craig
Parrish
Jordan
Capehart
Webb
Philemon More
HiToms
Jack Taylor
Rockwell
Ins
Billy
Jack Swift
Swiftie
Harrington
Ford
Contratto
Graham
Cline
George Anthony
Tony) Curry
Nassau
Bahamas
Reggie Heaven
Gastonia
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Phillie
Giants
Billy Whiteko
Mel Collins
Keystone
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Associated Press
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