Diz Dizzy Dean Pulls Cubs To Win In Nervy Eight
Dizzy Dean battled nerves and errorful start at Wrigley Field to pitch eight scoreless frames and a 4-2 Cubs win over the Reds. He mixed his famed nothing ball to confound Cincinnati hitters while Paul Derringer was hit hard, dropping the Reds from the pennant tie as Brooklyn led NL.
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Indians pace set as Feller wins and Sox fall in rainouts
In the American League Bob Feller earned his second win as Cleveland beat Chicago 3-1. Pinky Higgins two run homer aided a 4-2 Detroit win over St Louis. Gee Walker hit a bases loaded double in Washington's 7-6 victory over Philadelphia. Boston and New York games were rained out.
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Pederson Dominates to Reach Land of the Sky Semis
Helen Pederson of Stamford Conn eliminates Mary Hardwick the second-ranked English player 4 6 6 3 6 1 in the quarter finals at Asheville. Pederson faces Virginia Wolfenden of San Francisco in the semifinals while Gracya Wheeler and Helen Shockley meet in the other semi. Charles Hare defeats Jack Mahoney and Alex Guerry advances in the men's singles.
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Manush Delivers 4-Run Homer for Red Sox in Charlotte
Henry Emmett Manush, former AL star, came out of retirement to bat with the bases loaded in the eighth inning. He connected on Lou Thuman’s pitch to drive a shot over the right field fence as the Rocky Mount Red Sox beat Charlotte 11-7. Other Piedmont games: Winston-Salem rained out. Durham beat Norfolk 7-2. Portsmouth defeated Asheville 11-6.
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Yesterday's Results Across Multiple Baseball Leagues
A compact roundup lists scores from North State League to Piedmont League games yesterday. Notable outcomes include Thomasville over Lexington 7 1 and Salisbury 5 4, with several extra innings and high scoring affairs across the American and National Leagues and minor circuits.
Baseball doubleheader matchups and minor league listings
Probable pitchers for multiple games listed by city and opponent. Matches include Cincinnati at Chicago Thompson versus Passeau, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Boston at New York, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Washington, Chicago at Cleveland, Detroit at St. Louis, plus regional games Winston-Salem Richmond Rocky Mount Charlotte Portamouth Asheville Durham Norfolk Cooeemee Salisbury Concord Kannapolis Thomasville Lexington Mooresville Landis.
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Amateur League Opens Season With Three Newcomers
High Point's eight club Amateur League starts its 1940 season with four games on a busy afternoon. Oakdale versus Marsh leads the Industrial League clash at Marsh. Woodmen of the World defends against Globe at Allen Jay field in Amateur play. Piedmont Hosiery visits Highland in red and white uniforms. Guilford faces Carolina Container at the high school. Harriss Covington Tate meet at the airport diamond. Staring times are 8 o'clock with box scores due at the Y M C A after the games.
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Hirsch Confident Dit Is Real Derby Contender
New York April 26. Trainer Max Hirsch asserts Dit, a Transmute colt from Arnold Hanger's stable, is a top three year old in the east. After a strong first outing at a mile and 70, Dit will run in the Wood Memorial and could challenge Bimelech in the Kentucky Derby if he repeats that form.
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Tar Heels slug past Virginia 6 3 in baseball clash
George Stirnweiss and Jim Mallory homered as North Carolina's Tar Heels beat Virginia 6 3. Stirnweiss opened the homer hunt with bases loaded in the fifth, Mallory followed with a four bagger in the eighth after George singled.
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Favorites Advance In Tennis Tourney
In Chapel Hill on April 26 the UNC interscholastic tennis tournament quarter finals saw all eight seeded singles and doubles favorites remain. Bobby Spurrier from Charlotte No. 1 seed, Marshal Chambers of Cincinnati No. 2, Arthur Prochaska of Clinton No. 3, and 14-year-old Rod Robinson of Charlotte advanced. Spurrier teamed with Dan Hatch to defeat Kelly and Bright of Durham in straight sets, the lone quarter final match completed yesterday.
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Keglers Jinx Forces Out All Time Great in Detroit
Detroit April 26 Ned Day national singles match champion is again a target of misfortune at the American Bowling Congress tournament as trouble harms leading competitors in Detroit.
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Major League Leaders Overview by The Associated Press
A brief digest of top MLB performances and statistics compiled by The Associated Press. Highlights include leading hitters and pitchers across the league, with notes on standout players and notable trends shaping early season results.
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