Ringmaster Stone to headline Sedgefield show in ornate English garb
Ringmaster Emmett Stone will wear an English tailor made outfit for the Sedgefield High Point Lions Club Horseshow at the Sedgefield Show Grounds May 5 6 and 7. The ensemble features a scarlet guardsman coat with gold braid a checked vest an ascot tie canary breeches gaiters and a heralds horn. Stone directs the show and times events from the ring entrance with a stopwatch to keep seven minute shoe changes on schedule.
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Emmett Stone
Sedgefield High Point
Yankees Trade Gamble Faces Hunter at Shortstop
Yankees acquired Billy Hunter in a winter deal with Baltimore to shore up shortstop as Phil Rizzuto ages. Managers doubt he will handle daily duties, with one saying he could be brilliant yet prone to costly errors. The move cost Willie Miranda, who earlier wowed with his glove at short.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Yankees
Phil Rizzuto
Casey Stengel
Billy Hunter
Hunter
Yanks
Baltimore
Bob Turley
Shortstop Insurance
Yankee
Fide
Casey
Marty Marion
St.is Browns
Simones
Willie Miranda
Stadium
Willie
Yanks Place Coleman On Disabled List
New York April 23 Infield man Jerry Coleman 30 year old second baseman is on the disabled list after breaking his left clavicle. His left shoulder is in a cast and an examination will determine expected inactivity when X rays are reviewed next week by Dr Sidney Gaynor club physician.
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New York
Jerry Coleman
New York Yankees
Sidney Gaynor
Duckpin Tournament Results and Totals by Team
Duckpin results show multiple teams with scores across rounds including Everetts-1 Currie Sosman Wyrick Smith and Doss. Totals appear 492 455 441 for one set, 500 469 495 another, with Handpin tallies and forfeits noted. Independent-3 and other squads list players Joyner Harper and Dunn with guest entries and multiple totals including 459 487 439 and 461 445 Handpin 30.
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Nakwt Everetts
Currie
Wyrick
Smith
Doss Naif
Clayton
Hand
Rismen
Brook
Dunn
Pesae
Billil
Piere Moran
Creas
Shives
T.ke
Jdasceea
Feske
Benulin Phillips
Benty
Firestone To Be Steward For Classic Indianapolis 500
Raymond Firestone will be honorary steward and R A Stranahan Jr. honorary referee for the 500 mile race on May 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. T H Keating will be honorary starter. Harry McQuinn heads the staff as chief steward with Harland Fengler as referee. Dinah Shore to sing and Borg-Warner Trophy to be presented to the winner.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Raymond Firestone
R. A. Stranahan Jr
Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
Stranahan
Champion Spark Plug Co
Toledo
T. H. Keating
Detroit
Chevrolet
General Motors Corp
Harry McQuinn
Harland Fengler
Dayton
Paul Johnson
Los Angeles
Ronney Householder
Mishawaka
Ind
Tom Milton
Dinah Shore
Borg-Warner
Kearns Maps Olson Push Toward Moore and Marciano
Promoter Jack Kearns eyes mega gates and big fights as he backs Carl Olson toward Archie Moore and Rocky Marciano. Olson could meet Moore at 175 pounds with potential for a historic bout, while Kearns also lobbies for Olson vs Marciano as boxing rebounds. Mickey Walker backs Olson’s power and speed, noting Olson’s best era may still be ahead.
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Old Dot
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
Kearns
Archie Moore
Nino Valdes
Las Vegas
Nev
Anyuisti
Carl
Bobo” Olson
Olson
Joey Maxim
Anda
Moore
Marciano
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Bobo
Maxim
Walker
Jack Kearns
Pastrano Patterson Seen As Future Heavyweight Clash
Willie Pastrano, 19, touted as a rising heavyweight alongside Floyd Patterson, trains under Whitey Esneault in New Orleans and Miami Beach. Promoters compare them as future stars after Pastrano’s string of early wins and TV debut, with Arcel backing the pairing and noting Pastrano’s defense and quick hands.
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Ray Arcel
Pastrano
Floyd Patterson
Brooklyn
Arcel
Patterson
Bobby Dykes
Jackie la Bua
Jimmy Martinez
Jacques Royer
Tony Johnson
al Andrews
Chicago
Esneault
St. Mary's Catholic
Tisdale La Starza Heavy Bout Canceled
HOLYOKE Mass April 23 The Valley Arena canceled Tuesday’s 10 round heavyweight bout between Billy Tisdale and Roland La Starza after La Starza reported an elbow injury during training.
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Holyoke
Mass
the Valley Arena Today
New York
Billy Tisdale
Roland la Starza
Davidson Wins Hard Court Tennis Title
Swedish Davis Cup player Sven Davidson defeated 19-year-old Michael Davies 6-4 6-1 in the Connaught Club hard court championships final in Chingford England.
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Chingford
England
Sven Davidson
Michael Davies
Britain
Connaught Club
YMCA Roundup outlines 1955 High Point league plans
The Y M C A in High Point schedules an eight team Industrial Horseshoe League for 1955, inviting local industries to join. It also covers YMCA Midget and Junior swimming teams for Kannapolis Interstate meet, awards Night with 75 National Achievement contest prizes, and gym exhibitions led by Rex Hucks and Don Tolliver.
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High Point Ymca
Jack Nantz
Marsh Furniture,Company
Myrtle Desk Company
High Point Paper Box Company
Globe Parlor
Post Office
National Container and Lilly Company
High Point
YMCA
Kannapolis
Nantz
Ymca Physical Committee
Ymca Physical Department
Industrial Basketball League
Ymca Sunday School League
Springfield Friends
Wesley Memorial Methodist
Rex Hucks
Don Tolliver
All South
Wemina
Felder Een
World Service
Sedgefield Golf State Announces Expanded Summer Schedule
The Sedgefield Country Club committee outlines the largest summer tournament slate in state history. New events include a men versus women handicap, a father and son handicap, and a membership two-team event. A permanent spring cup is donated by Earl Davis with play May 14. Club Championship qualifying runs July 18 to 31, with finals August 22.
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Sedgefield Country Club
Earl Davis
Edward J. Baxter
Grason Z. Nickel
W. G. Betterlein
Willard Gourley Jr
Pastrano and Troy Battle to a Draw in Middleweight Clash
In Chicago a middleweight bout ended in a draw with Willie Pastrano and Willie Troy both satisfied. Pastrano, 19, Miami Beach, believed he won the final rounds though trainer Angelo Dundee noted no harm done. Troy, 22, Bronx, also felt the decision fair as ringside judges and the ref split on the scoring.
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Pastrano
Willie Troy
Chicago
Italo Scortichini
de] Flanagan
Willie Pastrano
Miami Beach
Fla
Angelo Dundee
Willie
Troy
Bronx
Frank Gilmer
Ed Hints
Spike McAdams
Tracksters Undefeated at Chapel Hill
Carolina's track team remains undefeated in dual meets this season with wins against North Carolina State Princeton Maryland and Wake Forest continuing their dominant run.
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Chapel Hill
Carolina
N. C. State
Princeton
Maryland
Wake Forest
Civil Service Examinations Details and Requirements
Announcement lists salary range from 215 to 295 dollars per month with a minimum 21 and maximum 31 age, minimum height 5 ft 10 in, and minimum weight 160 pounds. Education required is high school and residence within the city.
High Point Civil Service Seeks Clerical Applicants
The High Point Civil Service Commission advertises for clerks with 18+ years, high school graduate, typing 50 WPM, shorthand 80 WPM, salary 160 to 250 dollars monthly. Apply at 514 North Wrenn Street 4525 ext 28. city hall third floor with benefits including security, vacation, and sick leave. Joseph F. Snider, Secretary.
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North Wrenn Street
High
Joseph F. Snider
High Point Civil Service Commission
Spring fishing busts wide open across streams and lakes
The region reports active trout, bass, and bream fishing with water clear in ponds and surface feeding on warm days. A 13 pound largemouth state record tops catches, while hatchery improvements near Weldon and rockfish efforts draw attention from Congressmen and officials. Wildlife staff, timelines for egg collection and saltwater fish runs are noted along with nature notes on birds and nests and an anecdote about hunting dogs and coon dogs.
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Piedmont
Weldone
Ethan Teeta Pallding
Containelons Fish Division
Gene Smathers
Fayetteville
Art Dickson
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Army Engineer Corps
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Washington
Weldon Hatchery
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New Orleans
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SR Ave
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Jerry Ors
Bi Blanton
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