Welterweight King Awaits Call To Army
Fred Cochrane, the welterweight title hopeful known as the Redhead, learned he must answer the draft if elected. He agreed to a rematch with Fritzie Zivic within 60 days if he won the world title, and now faces military service with his mother ill and a brother in medical school. Cochrane left a rough but winning trail from Elizabeth to Newark, beating Zivic in a 15-round Newark Meadow Brook affair that boosted his local legend.
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Tommies Aid in Defense Aluminum Drive
Thomasville baseball club directors invite boys and girls under 16 to attend a Monday night doubleheader at Finch Field if they donate a piece of aluminum for the national defense program. The first game begins at 6:40 PM, and officials expect many youths to participate and support defense efforts.
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Weavers Top Indians 9 to 7 in Concord
Concord Weavers defeated the Lexington Indians 9 to 7 in a hard late game honoring pitcher Al D’Amico who leaves for the army Sunday. Elbert earned the win, Dowdy took the loss, with D’Amico yielding nine hits in three innings and multiple players contributing RBIs and defensive plays amid a late rally.
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Moors Double Loss Over Tommies In Doubleheader
Mooresville swept Thomasville in a twin bill, winning 8-6 in game one and 5-2 in game two. Bill Lewis held Mooresville scoreless six innings in the nightcap before Moors rallied, as Thomasville’s five-game skid continued and dropped deeper from top after their earlier strong start.
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Attention Upsets Whirlaway In Arlington Classic Stakes
In Arlington Park at Sartaoga Springs Attention defeated Whirlaway by three lengths in the mile and a furlong Classic Stakes on a hot day. Trainer May Hirsch kept Attention rested to peak at Churchill Downs for the Triple Crown races and pointed out Whirlaway carried 126 pounds to Attention's 121 in the handicap.
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Jones Leads USC Challenge In Ryder Cup Benefit
CHICAGO Aug 2 14 There will be heavy effort from both sides as the Ryder Cup Professionals clash with Bobby Jones' successors in Detroit August 23 24 for a United Service Organizations benefit. President Tom Walsh of the PGA predicts Jones will seek to win as eagerly as his national opens and notes Jones ensured his team included preferred players.
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Who's Going To Stop Us Asks Connie Mack
Philadelphia Aug 2 The Athletics rose to the American League first division after seven lean years. Connie Mack credits coaches Al Simmons and Earle Brucker for the surge, saying they’ve done more for the club than any player. He questions who can stop the A's with the league so balanced outside the Yankees.
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Conn Faces In Law After Hollywood Fight Fame
Hollywood August 2 Billy Conn returns home to meet his future father in law Jimmy Smith once warned he would punch him if he wed Smiths daughter Mary Lou Conn married Mary Lou in a secret elopement after being knocked out by Joe Louis in round 13 of their title bout The Conns and manager Smiling Johnny Ray plan to leave for Pittsburgh Sunday after their film The Pittsburgh Kid nears completion
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Jimmy Smith
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Full Program Scheduled in Owings Rock Horse Show
Blow ing Rock Aug 2 turning and afternoon exhibits opened today for Blow ing Rock s 18th annual horse show with more than 100 horses and riders from eight southeastern states. An outstanding performer yesterday was Milly Emery of Greenville S C with her mount.
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Distinguished visitor to be here for championship meet
Herbert Holm, president of the New England Association of the A A U, will attend the swimming championships August 15 17 and chair the national A A U committee He also serves as the sole American member on the International Diving Committee His home is Boston.
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Boston
Bulls Hurler Throws No Hit At Greensboro
Texas Jack Kraus, Durham southpaw from San Antonio, pitched a one hit, no run victory over Greensboro's Red Sox at home. It was his second no hitter, the first in the Evangeline League in 1937. Kraus walked one and benefited from a double play. The win kept the Bulls atop the league standings as other games yielded Asheville 4 Richmond 1, Norfolk 11 Winston-Salem 7, and Portsmouth 6 Charlotte 3 after a late rally.
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Amateur Golf Ranks Hard Hit by Selective Service
New York reports that amateur golf entries for the upcoming championship in Omaha were only 650 this year, down from 795 last year, as many eligible players face draft duties. Entries closed last night. 143 players will qualify after two weeks of trials at 28 points. The report notes the impact of selective service on the sport and mentions a separate line about a horse riding class for children.
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Minor league star Bly Myers tops high salary list
New York roundups note Bly Myers of Milwaukee earning a $12,000 minor league salary funded by the Cubs. Other items touch on Metro Bettina eyeing a main event Aug 14 at Ebbetts Field, potential Los Angeles trip to fight Turkey Thompson, Ben Hogan’s endurance drive, and shifts in sports staff.
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Ebbets Field
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Freddy Corcoran
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North State League standings and results summary
Yesterday results show Concord over Lexington 9 to 7 Salisbury 4 over Kannapolis 2 Cooleemee 6 over Landis 2 Mooresville 8 5 Thomasville 6 2 CLARP standings list Kannapolis 57 16 Salisbury 42 2a 592 Thomasville 32 362 Mooresville 0 548 Concord 6 5 07 Landis 1843 354 Today Concord visits Lexington Landis hosts Cooleemee Salisbury plays Kannapolis Thomasville at Mooresville Piedmont League results Norfolk 11 Winston-Salem 7 Portsmouth 6 Charlotte 5 Asheville 4 Richmond 1 Durham 6 Greensboro 0 CLUE standings Burhan 36 598 Norfolk 49 4a? 510 Charlotte 66 8% 500 Richmond 46 47 2495 Winston-Salem 36 56 Today Norfolk at Winston-Salem Richmond at Asheville Charlotte at Portsmouth Greensboro at Durham
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Minor League Results Across Leagues Report
The Associated Press summarizes minor league scores by league with several rain delays and unplayed games. Results include Rochester 6 Baltimore 6 and Newark 9 Toronto 7 in the International League. Milwaukee 5 Minneapolis 2 and Toledo 6 8 in the American Association. Hollywood 4 Seattle 3 and San Diego 5 Los Angeles 3 in the Pacific Coast League. Knoxville 4 Nashville 6 and Birmingham at Memphis with rain in the Southern Association. Hartford 8 9 and Meany 2 2 in the Eastern League. Charleston 5 Augusta 1 and Macon 7 Columbus 3 in the Sally League.
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Ghezzi and Wood Clash In Title Match Showdown
News of a 72-hole world title bout between golf champions Craig Wood and Vic Ghezzi unfolds as Wood, the Open and Masters winner, leads with powerful driving and long irons while Ghezzi relies on a sharp short game and a magic putter.
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Flatbush Team Shows Promise Beats Chisox
The Philadelphia club extended its climb in the National League by edging the St. Louis Cardinals 2 1 in 11 innings, cutting the Red Birds’ first place margin to a single game. Enos Slaughter and Benny Warren provided key moments as Brooklyn bolstered its drive with Camilli’s batting, while Vander Meer, Allen, and Gomez starred in other league actions.
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Etten Tops NL Hitting Lead In Week Of Play
Nick Etten of the Philadelphia Phillies raises his batting average from .324 to .337 to overtake Pee Reiser of Brooklyn for the National League lead. In the American League Ted Williams maintains the top pace with a .409 thanks to a strong week, while various stars from both leagues accumulate notable totals in batting, games and runs.
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Night Hawks Triumph Hard-Fought Softball Victory
In a scoreline 14 to 2, Night Hawks beat Triangle in a softball game with top hitters Wearil and Kemp contributing. Miller and Emer son pitched for Triangle, while Ghezzi praised his early form after a 69 round and Wood added a 68 following a 63.
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