East Stuns West In New Stadium Gridiron Debut
In a season opening game before 6000 fans at the new senior high stadium Eastern High edged West High 20 to 7 after leading 13-0 at halftime. Key plays featured Brogden’s T formation with Charlie Smith directing the attack. Notables included Truitt Grant for the West and Richard Conder for the East as line standouts. Carolina figures Justice Ward and Jordan attended as observers.
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Raleigh
Homer Brewer
Wilmington
Bill Butler
Chapel Hill
Collier Hill
Clarence Knott
Hamlet
Hank Wall
Wadesboro
Adrian Bowen
Washington
Charlie Smith
Walter Smith
Methodist Orphanage
Leon Brogden
Carolina
Charlie Justice
Jerry Husser
Brogden
High Point
Truitt Grant
Richard Conder
Weavers Men Face Pabst in State Softball Final Preview
In Richland Park tonight Hanes Hosiery of Winston Salem faces Pabst Blue Ribbon from Winston-Salem in a women’s state softball semifinal with 8 30 p m first pitch and 7 30 p m preliminaries. Delphine Surratt and Eanies Futch duel as winning team advances to the regional curtain.
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Gann’s
Durham
Miller Furniture Company
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Italian Davis Cup Team Near Exit After Rain Delays
The Italian Davis Cup players were expected to bow out quietly, leaving Australia to contest the world tennis trophy challenge round against the United States. Only one inter zone final match was played at Westchester Country Club due to rain, the match the Italian champions could not afford to lose to remain a contender.
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Rye
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Baseball Clinic Set For Monday Morning At 10
A one day baseball clinic will be held Monday at 10 at the local senior high field for local boys. Sponsored by the High Point Enterprise Sports Department Hi-Toms baseball club and City Recreation Department. Manager Jim Giardis of the North State League pace setters will attend with players to coach batting pitching and fielding. Free admission gloves and shoes encouraged. Hi-Toms lineup to be released tomorrow.
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Capot Top Choice In Travers Stakes
GREENTREE STABLES Capot is the favorite for Saratoga's Travers Stakes as he seeks redemption after a Belmont and Preakness win but a poor Arlington display. Sun Bahram piloted by Eddie Arcaro carries 122 pounds as Capot leads a field of 11 with 126 pounds topweight.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Saratoga
Greentree Stable
Capot
Ben Ellison
Eddie Arcaro
Buck White Stays Front Runner in World Golf Race
Buck White led the Tom O Shanter world golf meet midway, shooting 65 to reach 135 total. Johnny Palmer close behind at 136 with 67, while a pack at 137 included Heafner, Ransom, Demaret, and Turnesa as 32 players battle to the final rounds.
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Chicago
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Greenwood
Miss
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Badin
N. C
Japan
Palmer
Clayton Heafner
Charlotte
Henry Ransom
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Jim Turnesa
Briarcliff
N. J
Frick to Decide Protested Game in Dodgers Braves Clash
Brooklyn manager Burt Shotton filed a protest over Duke Snider's eighth inning triple that was ruled a homer by umpire Art Gore. The triple, hit off the three foot screen, was overturned and led to a 5-3 Dodgers loss. The defeat left Brooklyn a half game behind St Louis, who beat Pittsburgh 8-2. Frick's office will decide the protest.
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Associated Press
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Gerry Staley
Stan Musial
Joe Garagiola
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Yankees Top Athletics Behind Woodling Three Power Hits
Gene Woodling led the Yankees with a single double and triple driving in four runs in a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Athletics. Hank Borowy limited the Giants to three hits for a 2-0 Phillies win in a rain-shortened seven-inning game.
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All-Stars Lose 38-0 to Pro Champs in Chicago
The all-star college players, many signed with pro clubs, were routed by the Philadelphia Eagles 38 to 0 at Soldier Field. Eagles dominance included 19 first downs and 228 rushing yards while the all-stars managed only 115 rushing yards and three completions in 15 attempts. Five Eagles scored touchdowns with Cliff Patton adding a 16 yard field goal as the heavy crowd of 93,780 watched the debacle.
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Pete Pihos
Mobile Doss
Neil Armstrong
Cliff Patton
Standings and Today’s Baseball Schedule Across Leagues
Standings show Boston 15-13 and Washington 7-11 with day and night notes. NY 7 and Philadelphia 3 at night. Chicago 6 Cleveland 5 at night. Detroit 4 St Louis 1 at night. Daily games list Raschi vs Fowler and Harris vs Kinder among others.
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Raleigh
Reidsville
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Burlington
Durham
Spinners Grip 7-1 Win Behind Four-Hitter
Landis improves to eight straight victories as Charlie Moore fires a four-hitter to beat the road leaders 7-1. Thomasville High Point Hi-Toms visit Finch Field to face Landis with Jim Gruzdis weighing starter options and a 3,000 photo giveaway for paid admissions adding to the night’s draw.
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Finch Field
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Mooresville
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Dick Strickler
Lybrand Returns to Hi-Toms for Twin Bill
Johnny Lybrand popular 1948 Hi-Toms third baseman catcher re joins Thomasville High Point club tonight from Clarksdale in the Cotton States League on a Denver option. Henry Johnson reserve catcher goes to Clarksdale. Lybrand may start at catcher against Lands and will handle one of tomorrow's twin bill games.
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Hi-Toms
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Lybrand
Clarksdale
Denver
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Landis
Hi-Toms vs Spinners doubleheader headlines expected turnout
The torrid Fred Chapman led Spinners are expected to fill the park with over 3,000 spectators for a doubleheader with the Hi-Toms hosting Lexington tomorrow. The first game is set for 2 o'clock at Finch Field as Ted Alex made his first start last night and spurred his own defeat with five wild pitches and nine walks.
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Hi-Toms
Lexington
Ted Alex
Landis
Belgium's Gaston Reiff Claims 3000 Meters World Best
In Sweden on August 13 Gaston Reiff of Belgium ran 17 minutes 58.8 seconds to break the 3000 meter world record of 8 minutes 1.2 seconds set by Gunder Haegg seven years earlier. He defeated five rivals in the event.
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Welch Tops Bell In Columbus Boxing Bout
In Columbus Jimmy Welch 148 outpointed Tommy Bell 148 with a clear decision. In Hollywood Jackie Wilson 146 outpointed Fritz Richardsygn 150s by ten rounds in Los Angeles. In San Diego Bob Murphy 169 stopped Johnny Gardena 146% in four rounds, giving a San Diego win.
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