Tommies struggle in North State league playoff chase
Rex Bowen's Thomasville squad, despite a seven place stand, shows improved play since he took over. They lost to Hickory 9 to 0 but had won four straight before. The team aims to finish strong into September and hosts Fort Bragg after a doubleheader with Hickory.
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Thomasville
Rex Bowen
Hickory Rebels
Reds
The
Toms
Bowen
Concord
Tommies
Shaughnessy
Fort Bragg
Minch Field
Max Lanier
Denton Boy
van Harrington
Lanier
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Browns
Don Barnes
Brownies
Richard C. Muckerman
St. Louis
Muckerman
Luke Sewell
DeWitt
Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching
Baseball leaders list from the National and American leagues names players and stats such as Holmes Boston leading batting as .370 with 95 runs and 34 doubles, Stirnweiss New York leading hits and runs, and pitching marks for Benton Detroit and Ferriss Boston.
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Holmes
Boston
Chicago
Rosen
Brooklyn
Olmo
Brooken
Walker
Eet
Holmes Boston
Welker
Gia
Workmen
Schoendienst
St. Louis
Clay
Cincinnati
M. Cooper
Cuccinello
Stirnweiss
New York
Case
Washington
R. Johnson
McQuinn
Boudreau
Cleveland
Binks
Moses
Stephens
Myatt
Benton
Detroit
Ferriss
Atlanta Golfer Seeks Third Asheville Title in 36-Hole Final
Lt. Dan Yates of Atlanta, already holding the Asheville city and Asheville Country club titles, aims for a third crown in the 36-hole final at Biltmore Forest Country club Invitational. He faces Sgt. W. H. Atwood of Greenville, S C, who defeated J. C. Hyatt of Asheville in the semifinals 2 up. Yates beat Capt. Joe Belton of Winston-Salem 5 and 4 to reach the final.
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Asheville
Dan Yates
Atlanta
Biltmore Forest Country Club
Sgt
W. H. Atwood
Greenville
S. C
J. C. Hyatt
Yates
Asheville Country Club
Joe Belton
Winston-Salem
N. C
Aloe description grows to about a foot tall
The aloe is a perennial plant and reaches a height of around one foot.
Martinsville Climbs to Third in Carolina League Standings
The Carolina league first division saw Martinsville move up to third after an Athletics 7-1 win over Winston-Salem and Leaksville dropping to fourth following Raleigh Caps' 6-5 victory. Raleigh extended its winning streak to six as Danville split a doubleheader with Durham 10-5 and 8-3. Greensboro beat Burlington 3-1 as Claude Crocker pitched a three-hitter.
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Raleigh
Martinsville
Leeksville
Athletics
Winston-Salem
Leaksville
Caps
Danville
Durham
Bulls
Greensboro
Patriots
Burlington
Bees
Claude Crocker
Lefty Dollard
Benson
Jackson
Fayad
Roy Pingoin
Leafs
Counes
Crocler
Leaisville
Ballhboys Strike At Net Tourney In Rye
Local youths hired as ballboys for the eastern grass court tennis tourney demanded $6 a day and refused to fetch balls when unpaid. Their strike caused lost balls and forced players and club officials to take turns chasing balls. Also note a stat: 7,000,000 manufacturing workers are receiving plant-based meals.
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Rye
Rubber production noted in Borneo's peacetime era
In peacetime Borneo contributed about one tenth of the world total crude rubber output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Today’s slate feature chaotic matchups across multiple leagues
Games Today list includes New York at Cleveland Dubiel vs GromeKk, W at Chicago Leonard 12-4 vs Grove, Boston at Detroit Woods 2-1 vs Mueller, Philadelphia at St Louis Plares or Gerkin vs Jaku mt, St Louis at New York Bying vs Zadara, Cincinnati at Grooklyn Riddie vs Baker, Chicago at Boston Vandenberg vs Logem. Carolina League matchups follow with Greensboro at Burlington and others in track.
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New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Vueneee
Ove Raeewee
Louie Seabee
Fermae
Jhitsburgh
L. Pet
Danville
Ewestment Eeeewee
Martti
Takeville
Sree
Surincton
Vrhaan
Eeee
Eres
ng-Balem Gseeensbore
Pet
Iekory
Eveans
Canals Tabeanet
Sid Wen Gion
Salisbury
Statesville
Meooresville
Renee
Toomasvile Ster
Soncord
Dubiel
GromeKk
Chicago- Leonard
Grove
Woods
Mueller
Plares
Gerkin
Jakumt
Ve. Zadara
Grooklyn &. Riddie
Ve Baker
Vandenberg
S. Logem
Mass handicap at Suffolk Downs attracts 11 in Massachusetts
Mrs Edward Mulennans First Fiddle expected to be the favorite in the 11th running of the 50000 added Massachusetts handicap at Suffolk Downs. Rounders DInner Party Castleman among top rivals as field of 11 includes Spangled Game and Metcalf Marmonstein entry.
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Boston
New England
Edward Mulennan
First Fiddle
Massachusetts
Suffolk Downs
William Gee
Sandy Lane Farm
Max Marmerstein
Mulrennan
Iddie
Spangled Game
Castleman
Metcalf-Marmonstein
Sharesi
Norwalk Stable
Bold Salute
Arcand
Laurin
Valdiia
C. F. Hermmann
Christian Stable
Megogo
Lonchamps Farm
Professor Lee
M. Belasco
Easy
Washington Sports Roundup Reflects War Time Shifts
The piece notes wartime changes affecting sports including DDT and transportation for pro football, hints of government role in peace time athletics, praise for George Myatt of the Senators, and a congressional poll by Rep. Sammy Weiss on servicemen sports popularity in Europe.
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State Department
Congress
Washington Senators
George Myatt
Sammy Weiss
D-Pa
Europe
Southern Association Promoted To Class AA In 1946
NEW ORLEANS Aug 11 The Southern Association will advance to class AA next season by a unanimous vote of league directors. The move places the Southern Association on the same level as the American Association International League and the Pacific Coast League starting in 1946.
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New Orleans
Southern Association
Wes Notch
American Association
International League
Pacific Coast League
Fights Last Night Review of Varied Boxing Results
In New York Jake Lamotta stopped Jose Basera in a nine round bout. Al Michaud defeated Bob Pooler in Brunswick while Buddy Hayes knocked out Rocky Pro gane in Worcester. Croft beat Buddy Thomas in Portsmouth and Joe Curcie stopped Ceferino Bronco in Long Branch. Castilloux outpointed Johnny Bratton in Milwaukee.
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Nopie Cere
New York
Jake Lamotta
Jose Basera
Puerto Rico
Brunswick
al Michaud
Lisbon
Bob Pooler
Portland
Worcester
Mass
Buddy Hayes
Boston
Rocky Progane
Stamford
Conn
Portsmouth
Van-Lee Croft
Camp Mckall
N. C
Buddy Thomas
Washington
Long Branch
N. J
Joe Curcie
Newark
Ceferino Bronco
Fall River
Milwaukee
Dave Castilloux
Montreal
Johnny Bratton
Chicago
Yankees Back In Thick Of Flag Battle After Two-Game Win Streak
AP sports report notes Joe McCarthy's return sparks a surge as the Yankees win two in a row to pull within a game and a half of Washington and two and a half of first place Detroit. Other results include Cleveland routed 10 4, Reynolds pitching for the Indians, and multiple NL and AL games shaping the pennant chase.
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New York Yankees
Radio Schedule Highlights From a Busy Saturday
The listing outlines a dense Saturday program across CBS ABC and NBC affiliates with an array of musical groups dramas and news. Highlights include the Naval Sky High Orchestra Barnyard Follies of St Louis and the Detroit Symphony Hour along with Viz stations World News and Sports reports.
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Jos, Galichno
Abe
Cbs News
Larry @ lene
Cbs
Naval Sky High Orchestra
Halloran
Nbe
Cbe
Abe Dance Orchestra
Tokyo
Dramatica
Washington & Overseas
Chs
Chas. Hodges
World of Melody
Orches
Jack Kerr
Cbhe
We Deliver the Hoods
Cbbs
Duke Ellington
John Vandercook
Tommy Tucker
Hawaii
Eba
U.S.A
St. Louis
Mbs
Ab Viva Arerica
Ed Tanglewood
Abs
Detroit Symphony
Abeurday
Pacific
Army
Bern
Chicago
Theater of the Air
Abc
Husky Marines Pro Gridders Signed by Giants
New York August 11 Harold Springer and Robert E Garner husky marines who were discharged after overseas service returned to sign 1945 New York Giants contracts President John V Mara announced Springer 23 is six feet four inches tall and weighs 212 pounds He played end for Central
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New York
Harold Springer
Robert E. Garner
Husky
New York Football Giants
John V. Mara
Springer
Central
Stars of Yesterday Baseball Recap Highlights
Tommy Holmes drove in both Boston runs with a single and a homer in a 2-1 win over Hank Borony and the Cubs. Luis Olmo led Dodgers with three RBIs in a 9-4 rout of Cincinnati. Ken O'Dea slugged a three run homer as the Cardinals beat the Giants 5-2. Bob Elliott and Oscar Judd powered wins for Pirates and Phillies with a grand slam and four hits respectively in a split doubleheader. Randy Heflin earned his first decision by blanking Detroit 9-0. At Gettel, Yankees defeated Cleveland 10-4 as he collected three hits for a sixth win. Thornton Lee struck out six in a 6-3 White Sox win over Washington. Milt Byrnes and Nelson Potter combined in a late drama as St. Louis edged the A’s 14-13 after Potter won the opener 2-1.
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Browns
Tigers
Nats
Yankees
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Newark
Cleveland
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Braves
Cubs
Cards
New York Giants
Bruins
Dodgers
Reds
Emperor
Kumbl
Washington
Thornton Lee
Milt Byrnes
Nelson Potter
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Richard C. A
Don Barnes
al Javery
Don Hendrickson
Han Borony
Tommy Holmes
Polo Grounds
Ken O'Dea
Red Schoendienst
New York
Bill Voiselle
Red Barrett
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Curt Davis
Joe Bowman
Hod Lisenbee
Luis Olmo
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Pirates
Fritz Ostermueller
Phils
Oscar Juda
Hank Borony
RBI
Cardinals
Bob Elliott
Oscar Judd
Elliott
Judd
Randy Heflin
Red Sox
Gettel
White Sox
Byrnes
A's
Potter
Mackmen
Lamotta Cast In Role Of Ring Killer
Jake Lamotta, the Bronx middleweight, battered Jose Basora in a ninth round knockout at Madison Square Garden. The ex welterweight leaned into a ferocious two handed body attack before shifting to the head to seal the victory in front of 14,907 fans. Basora was unable to withstand Lamotta’s relentless assault as blood streamed from his nose.
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New York
Jake Lamotta
Bronx
Jose Basora
Madison Square nAmone
Jake
San Juan
Nelson Favored In New Jersey Golf Open At Spring Lake
Byron Nelson of Toledo has ten straight wins and a 68 or better par average on 18 holes, making him the heavy favorite as New Jersey's richest golf tournament opens at Spring Lake golf and country club in Spring Lake. Forty one top ranking professionals enter the two day event with 18 holes for pros today and 18 holes of best ball play with two amateurs tomorrow.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Byron Nelson
Toledo
New Jersey
Spring Lake Golf and Country Club
Oklahoma state teachers in Curry high school tackle
North Adams Mass and Curry High School figure Garner is a 21 year old Oklahoma state teacher listed as a tackle who stands 63 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds.
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Oklahoma
Garner
Curry High School
North Adams
Mass
Walla Walla Police Arm For Cat Prank Nuisance
Walla Walla police officers are issued sawed-off shotguns to deter nocturnal prowlers after a string of cat serenades alarmed residents. Chief A L Jefferis ordered patrolmen to be ready to shoot the yowling marauders.
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Walla Walla, Wash
INS
Walla Walla
A. L. Jefferis
Tommies Fall 9 to 0 at Hickory Rebels
After taking four straight games, Thomasville To journeyed to Hickory and lost to the Rebels 9 to 0. Tonight they host the Rebels at Finch and tomorrow afternoon entertain Fort Bragg at 3 o'clock.
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Thomasville
Hickory
Ory Rebels
Tommies
Finch
Fort Bragg
16 year old Lillian Schmeiser eyed for berry picking crown
In Oregon City Oregon a 16 year old girl Lillian Schmeiser is touted as a world strawberry picking champion candidate. Her skilled hands fill a crate in ten minutes and she typically harvests 22 crates by noon. At current high wages she could earn 18 dollars in a day.
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Oregon City
Ore
INS
Lillian Schmeiser
Lillian
High Point Ordinance Creates Director of Public Safety
The City Council passes an ordinance establishing the Director of Public Safety and the department under his direction, with the Acting Director appointed by the City Manager effective August 16, 1945. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect upon passage. Notice also includes a public sale notice from Guilford County for August 27, 1945, detailing property in Point Township to be sold by order of the Superior Court.
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City OF
High Point
Lois Welborn
Superior Cour Guilford County Ve. Mutual Building and Loan Association
L. J. Pisher
B& A. Wright
Mutual Building and Loan Association
W. &. Lambert
Eva Lambert
Superior Court
Guilford County
North Carolina
Court House
Greensboro
Point Township
Guilford
Parvieute
Burton Street
A. L. Burton
Stake
J. Wright
Rupert T. Pickens
Notice of Summons and Warrant of Attachment
In Guilford County North Carolina the City of High Point files a suit against Mrs P W Grandjean Chicago Curled Hair Co for 500 dollars commissions on sales in the southeast The summons returnable Sept 10 1945 and a warrant of attachment issued July 20 1945 returnable Sept 10 1945 The clerk M W Nash signs this 1945 notice July 20 1945 July 21 1945 to August 4 1945
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State of
North Carolina
Guilford
High Point
P. W. Grandjean
Chicago
M. W. Nash
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