Hi-Toms Top Concord in Tight League Showdown
Miller led with three hits and drove in three as the Hi-Toms won 5 to 4 over Concord to move into a first place tie by a half game. Foster earned the win with strong relief, while Robinson took the loss.
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Dodgers Stars Play for Oakland and Montreal in World Series
Cookie Lavagetto and Al Gionfrido, two leading Brooklyn Dodgers stalwarts from the 1947 World Series, are now with Oakland and Montreal respectively, highlighting cross league shifts in postwar baseball.
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Year of decision as AAFC plans solid future
Cheshire Conn August 13 sports roundup notes the AAFC’s bold plan to prove profitability and staying power. Dan Topping believes the league will endure beyond three seasons with public acceptance high, and Yale’s Bob Kiphuth faces Olympic duties in upcoming events as the era of postwar sports unfolds.
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Hambletonian Win Garners Payday for Bethel Hat Factory Crew
Owner-trainer-driver Harrison Hoyt celebrates Hanover’s victory at the Hambletonian with his Bethel factory workers. All 75 employees receive two days off with pay plus a share of winnings from the success.
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Add It Up Yourself The Way the American League
A concise look at how the American League operates and the implications for team strategy and standings. The piece explains directional shifts in management, scheduling, and competitive balance shaping early season outcomes.
Two U S Four-Engined Planes Crash Landing Near Berlin
Two United States Flying Coffman planes crashed while landing in heavy rain at Tempelhof during the Soviet blockade of Berlin. One crashed through a fence and crew survived. another landed on a partial runway with heavy damage. A C-54 reported engine trouble and a RAF-guided safe landing followed. Congressmen Graham and Hooley, touring Germany, were kept circling in the clouds awaiting clearance.
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Softball Scores From Local Leagues
Lucky Strike blanked Firestone 3 to 0 as Clemmer and Puckett led a 3 run effort. Knight's team defeated Cola 15 to 1 with Winecoff and Carter contributing strong hits. Kannapolis rallied past Mooresville 11 to 8 with Winecoff, McCall and Phillips driving for Kannapolis. Gann's edged Hanes 6 to 2 as Futch Walker and Adams tallied for Gann's.
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Major Colas Take Licking In Open Night Baseball
Gaynell Hayes hit a first pitch home run as Major Colas fell behind early. Irene Sheaf held the lead, Clemmer of Luckies doubled and Madge Castle added a late double to push the score. Kan napolis, Mooresville game ended in five innings 11 1. Charlotte and Greensboro fell to rallies as Charlotte’s Carlton drove in runs late. Gann's of Durham beat Hanes Hosiery 6 2 with Mathews driving in runs. Cliff Koontz announced seating changes and a full five hundred seats would arrive. tonight’s schedule features Firestone vs Mooresville, Kannapolis vs Hanes, Lucky Strike vs National Carbon, Major Cola vs Millers.
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Fire Destroys About 90 Million In Farm Property
Fire destroys roughly 90 million dollars of farm property each year, highlighting risk to agricultural holdings and insurers. The figure reflects widespread damage across farms and storage facilities, emphasizing fire safety and prevention needs for rural areas.
Radio Schedule Snapshot with NBC CBS and ABC Lineup
A dense listing of daily radio programming across networks NBC CBS and ABC detailing times for news music drama variety and sports segments from early morning to midnight including repeats and special hosts such as Lowell Thomas and Bill Stern. The schedule shows hourly blocks with programs like Silent Hour News and Commentary The Three News The Lone Ranger Drama The Burns and Allen teams and the University Theater.
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Toronto Players to Tryout With Phillies Next Spring
At least four Toronto players are set for tryouts with the Philadelphia Phillies next spring. Willie Jones third base Stan Lopata catcher Emery Church and Lou Possehl pitchers head the list of national league opportunities.
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Cigarette Use Rises Across Nation In New Records
Washington reports Americans smoked about 121 packs per person in the year ended June 30, a new high. The Agriculture Department notes a postwar rise in both per smoker consumption and total smokers, with an expectation of another record in the current year.
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