Brown Is Named Leader Of Rifle Club At Asheboro
Stacil Brown of Asheboro N C has been chosen as the instructor for the Boys of Woodcraft Sportsman Club 1091 Junior Rifle Club of Asheboro. Officers are from Asheboro with Lawrence Prevatte Jr as president and the group aims to teach fundamentals of marksmanship and safe firearms handling to members under 19.
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Washington
Stacil Brown
Fayetteville St
Asheboro
N. C
Boys of Woodcraft Sportsman Club
Junior Rifle Club
Lawrence Prevatte Jr
Billy McRae
Holly St
Harold Cavinegs
Trout Hatchery Output Rises in Tonto Basin
In Tonto Basin Arizona the hatchery output of trout has jumped 50 percent after a water wheel aided refrigeration. The facility now produces 52,000,000 eight inch trout yearly and keeps ten tons of fish food available for supply.
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Tonto, Ariz
Tonto Basin
Tonto
Civil Service Examinations Open for City Jobs in High Point
The High Point Civil Service Commission announces exams for city roles including City Engineer Public Works Park and Recreation Librarian Cataloger Fourth Class Patrolman and Butcher at the Abattoir. Salaries range from 166 to 325 per month with ages 21 to 31 for patrolman. exams August 19 1953 at City Hall. Apply at 514 North Wrenn Street phone 4525 extension 28. Position offers benefits and job security.
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High Point Public Library
Patro
City Abattoir
Public Utilities Dept
Ccoee
Pires i Eveces
High Point Civil Service Commission
North Wrenn Street
Greatest game at Braves Field opens 1948 World Series
Boston writers crown Sam Feller versus Warren Spahn duel as the standout game of the decade in Braves Field history. Feller and Sain duel to a 1-0 opening win for Boston as Lou Boudreau appeals calls and Tommy Holmes delivers the lone run in the eighth inning.
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Braves Field
Park
Boston
Braves
Boston University
Sam Feller
Boston Braves
Cleveland Indians
George Stallings
Miracle Men
Athletics
Johnny Sain
Warren Spahn
Billy Southworth
Red Sox
Sain
Bob Feller
Feller
Indians
Samn
Marv (Wiggles) Rickert
Bill Salkeld
Southworth
Phil Masi
Salkeld
Mike McCormick
Masi
Eddie Stanky
Libby Sisti
Stewart
Lou Boudreau
Bill Stewart
Boudreau
One Platoon Won't Give Wake Backs Any Trouble
Wake Forest coach Tom Rogers plans 60 minute backfield use with four players likely to start both ways. The 1953 backfield includes Sonny George James Smoky Bland Bill Charm and Bruce Hillenbrand. Line rebuilding remains a headache with four possible starters likely sophomores.
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Wake Forest
Tom Rogers
Deacon
The
Deacons
Fred Santangelo
Santangelo
Sonny George
Bill Charm
Bruce Hillenbrand
James
Smoky) Bland
George
Charm
Bland
Hillenbrand
Deacs
Joe White
John Parham
Bob Frederick
John Herrlein
Nick Maravic
Deane Hillenbrand
Rogers
Wake Forest Aims at 1953 Football Stars
Wake Forest eyes its 1953 squad as the Deacons prepare for a 10 game schedule. Key returnees include QB Sonny George and ends Ondilla and Stowers, with backs Hillenbrand Charm and Brand providing firepower. Line prospects Bartholo mew Swatzel guard depth strong as freshmen and sophomores vie for starting spots.
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Wake Forest
Deacons
Wat
Deacon Tory
Sonnyeorge
Bob Cndilla
Ed Stowers
Villanova
Boston College
John Parham
Bob Frederick
John Herrlein
Joe White
Deane Hillenbrand
Nick Maravic
Tom Swatzel
Fred Santangelo
Gerald Ruth
John Coles
Cliff Brookshire
Earl Shields
Tony Trentini
Joe
Tiger) Dupree
Ondilla
Stowers
Jack Lewis
Bartholomew
Swatzel
Tom Rogers
Pat Preston
Bill George
Jim Staton
Ed Listopad
Ken Bridges
Bob Gaona
Brookshire
Shields
Army
Coles
Huth
Trentini
George
Sonny
Deacon
North Carolina
White
Charlotte Harding
Billy
Hillenbrand
Charm
Brand
Bruce
Fleet Parham
Frederick
Herrlein
High Tone Tony Galento Opens Orang e New Lounge
United Press reports Tony Galento pivots from boxing and wrestling to a new Orange New Jersey lounge with a beer and entertainment theme. The feature ad marks a refined image, promising food and drink at all hours and “entertainment” in a top hat and tails.
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Tony
Orange
N. J
Galento
Rassling
Tony Hun
Birchfield Named Duke Freshman Tackle in a Hold Up Joke
The article identifies Duke University's new sophomore tackle as Jesse James Birchfield. It notes no relation to the outlaw but jokes that Birchfield can hold up an opposing line on the gridiron.
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Durham
N. C
Duke University
Jesse James Birchfield
Birchfield
Mizell recalls first major win and solo homer thrill
Vinegar Bend Mizell recalls a 1950 Class B playoff homer at Winston Salem that he says tops his memories. He describes his first major league win a year earlier against the Phillies, recounting a ninth inning sequence and Eddie Stanky’s encouragement.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Phillies
Connie Ryan
Best Ball Golf Tourney Starts At Sedgefield
A 36-hole Best Ball golf tournament began yesterday at Sedgefield Country Club and runs through August 23 with a two dollar entry for two man teams. Prizes go to the best eight holes birdies and eagles, plus a low net grand prize. The club also began 36 holes of qualifying for the annual club championship starting yesterday and ending August 30.
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Sedgefiled Country Club
Williard Gourley, Jr
Odds Against Ace Are 8,103 to 1
Elmsford N Y Aug 8 The odds against a golfer making a hole in one are 8 103 to 1 the New York World Telegram and Sun decided today The paper has run an annual hole in one tournament for 20 years and only 10 aces have been made A total of 16 205 players have hit 81 205 shots The 10th ace was made yesterday by James B Lowery a New York advertising man
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Galento
Tony
New York State Boxing Commission
Elmsford
N. Y
New York World Telegram
Sun
James B. Lowery
New York
Marciano LaStarza Bout Builds Into Real Thriller
New York reports a tense lead up to the Polo Grounds title fight on September 24 as Rocky Marciano and Roland LaStarza show sharp caution and fierce will. Both fighters refute odds and emphasize resolve, with past grievances fueling a potential classic.
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New York
Rocky Marciano
Roland LaStarza
Polo Grounds
Marciano
LaStarza
Joe Walcott
LaSiarza
Greenwool Lake
N. Y
Rocky
Indians Out Of Big Race
The article details a bad deal that sent First Baseman Mickey Vernon back to the Senators. Minnie Minoso was traded while Suitcase Simpson stayed. The trouble centers on Dale Mitchell leading to the front office.
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Mickey Vernon
Senators
Minnie Minoso
Suitcase Simpson
Reland
Dale Mitchell
Cherryville Wins NC Junior Legion Title Over Wilmington
Cherryville defeated Wilmington 14 to 5 to win the North Carolina American Legion Junior baseball championship. The Cherries clinched the state title 4 games to 3, with Buz Peeler earning all four Cherryville wins by pitching 8 2 3 innings in relief, fanning 11 and yielding three hits after entering in the first inning.
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Laurinburg
N. C
Cherryville
American Legion
North Carolina
Wilmington
Cherries
Buz Peeler
Reief
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AP News
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Motor & Supply CO
S. Main ST
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Greensboro
W. J. Aces
Oadilla Stowers
By Oscar Fraley
United Press
Tony Galento
Joe Louis
Maine
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Hightone
Mizell Thrill
Vinegar Bend
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Sedgefield
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G. G. Whitley
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REX Barber Shop
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