North State league all star game drags on dull Sunday
The North State League all star game drew a few thousand in sultry heat as stars failed to shine and managers sat out. Critics argue the event disrupts schedules and deprives teams of key players, with many top names missing and pitchers unused.
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Norman Small
Tuck McWillliams
Jimmy Gruzdis
Dim Mills
Homer Lee Cox
Ray Rambin
Hickory
North State league all star game needs prestige and timing
A reader argues for reform of the North State league all star game. Proposes Saturday night play, a bye from Thursday to Saturday, rest days, stronger promotion, notable personalities, a band, and league president attendance. Calls for neat uniforms and better presentation to justify admission.
Golf National Amateur to Be Held in Minneapolis in 1950
The national amateur golf tournament for 1950 is scheduled to take place in Minneapolis. Organizers announce the event details and dates for the competitive field.
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Merion Club Named 1950 U S Open Site
Los Angeles reports the U S Golf Association selected the Merion Club at Ardmore Pennsylvania as the site for the 1950 U S Open. The announcement marks a major fixture in early mid century U S golf.
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U. S. Golf Association
Merion Club
Ardmore
Penn
Rebels Meet Hi-Toms Tonight at Finch Field
Thomasville High Point Hi-Toms host the Hickory Rebels under the lights at Finch Field with Walter Macierowski pitching. The Southpaw has five wins and one loss since debuting, as the pennant race tightens and the Owls of Statesville stumble in recent games.
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Enterprise Sports
Thomasville High Point Hi-Toms
Finch Field
Sammy Bell
Hickory Rebels
Jimmy Gruzdis
Walter Macierowski
Hi-Toms
Statesville
Owls
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Rebels
Hickory
Gruzdis
Bill Foster
Joe Pelczarski
Foster
Mooresville
Peleczarski
Carolina Race Remains Tight After Weekend Wins
Leigh's Capitals hold a half game lead over Winston-Salem in the Carolina league flag chase after dominant 10-0 win over Martinsville and a 10-3 Saturday victory. Raleigh swept the series with the win, while Winston-Salem rebounded to take the doubleheader from Burlington 16-4. Greensboro beat Danville 4-3 and Durham defeated Reidsville 8-2 as Ossie Kolwe and Frank Paulin starred for their teams. Tonight's schedule features Martinsville at Greensboro and three other matchups.
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Jersey City Veteran Alfred H. James Elected President
Alfred H. James, a World War II first lieutenant and holder of three decorations, was elected president of the 78th Division Veterans Association. The election occurred at the 1948 annual reunion at Fort Dix with delegates from New York New Jersey Illinois Ohio West Virginia Maryland Delaware and Connecticut. James served with the 309th Infantry Regiment.
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309Th Infantry
Tax Boosted Jersey City Racing Tax Increase Shock
New Jersey raises its tax on racing activities, affecting local venues and participants. The move, announced this week, targets prize money and related fees, aiming to boost state revenue while prompting concerns from clubs and drivers about higher costs.
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New Jersey
Greiner and Demaret Battle for St Paul Open Title
Golfer Otto Greiner tied with Demaret at 273 after a stellar final round of 69. A playoff set for 1 PM CST will decide the $2,450 first prize and $1,750 second prize as well as half of the gate receipts. Grinner started with 204 and Demaret 205. scores include 68 69 67 and Demaret’s clutch sandtrap shot and birdie finish.
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Dave Douglas
Wilmington
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Chicago
Navy
Lloyd Mangrum
George May
Ellsworth Vines
Iowa University
Skip Alexander
Lexington
N. C
Harrison
Albuquerque
N. M
Alexander
Harry Cooper
Horton Smith
Western All-Stars Win Second League Classic Over Eastern Stars
In Finch Field, the Western All-Stars beat the Eastern aggregation 8-6 behind two late ninth inning runs sparked by Craig Lybrand and Harrington after Al Jarrett, 23-4, started for Thomasville High. The charity game drew about 2,000 fans for the league fundraiser, netting roughly $3,000 for the treasury.
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Craig Lybrand
Concord
Jarlett
Eddie Ww
Mee
Harny Welston
Argrave
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Eesomal Tocade
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Jim Hopper
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Czechoslovakian Tennisers Brace for Grass at Davis Cup Final
In Boston, Czechoslovak players Jaroslav Drobny Vladmir Cernik and coach Karel Kozeluh say they need more time to adapt to grass before facing Australia at Longwood. They defeated Lynch and Sorlie 6-2 6-2 in a practice match and comment on grass issues impacting return of serves.
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Wimbledon
Vladmir Cernik
Karel Kozeluh
Jack Lynch
Massachusetts
Dick Sorlien
Harvard
Soar Moves From Football to Meat Trade in Pawtucket
Hank Soar, former Providence College star and Giants stalwart, has entered the wholesale meat business in Pawtucket with his father in law to beat steak prices. He now works as a Class B New England league umpire while investing in the meat venture with his family.
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Providence College
New York Football Giants
Soar
Pawtucket, R. L
Potter shines for Braves with early wins in 1937 season
Nelson Potter joined the Braves after leaving the Athletics and has gone 3 2 with Boston while making 12 appearances for the Tribe. He has 41 strikeouts, 62 hits allowed, and five walks in 68 2 3 innings.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Nelson Potter
Boston
Tribe
Brooklyn Dodgers Steal Success Against Braves In Latest Games
In the Dodgers last seven games base runners have 14 successes in 15 attempts. They stole seven bases in the final three encounters with the Braves. Ice rumor links Frankie Brimsek, known as Mr. Zero, to the Boston Bruins as their goaltender.
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Brooklyn Dodger
Braves
Frankie Brimsek
Mr. Zero
Boston Bruins
Braves rally in ninth to top Dodgers in dramatic win
A Birmingham, Alabama caller asked to hear the game on the radio via telephone as the Braves beat the Dodgers 4 to 3 in the ninth inning. Operators paused the feed when coins ran short, then resumed after he refilled and learned his team had won, with Loretta Trainor relaying the final details.
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Tribe
Birmingham
Ala
Loretta Trainor
National Qualifying Set for Charlotte
Top amateurs of the Carolinas chase eight places in the national amateur golf tournament qualifiers to be held Wednesday at the Charlotte Country Club. Jim McNair, recently crowned Carolinas amateur champion from Aiken, placed among those in the qualifying group.
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Memphis
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Charlotte Country Club
Jimimy McNair
Aiken
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Blanketeers Off To Wichita Meet
STATESVILLE August 16 The Chatham Blanketeers of North Carolina champions left today for Wichita Kansas to compete in the national semi pro baseball championship. Twenty men under Manager Tige Harris traveled by special Pullman car. It is the second time the Elkin club has represented the state in the national tournament which it won in 1936.
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Swedes Nearly Capture Show In Olympic Games
The 1948 Olympic end saw the United States top all sports with 662 points, while Sweden impressed by finishing second in overall points with 353. Sweden claimed 17 first places across 14 days, led by versatility in modern pentathlon, soccer, and Greco Roman wrestling, and tied for first in shooting. Finland began promoting the 1952 Helsinki Games even before London’s closing pageantry.
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Indians in Good Spot To Triumph
Indians hold first in the American League, a game and a half ahead of the Athletics with a six game set to come against the Browns and White Sox. Feller and Lemon shut out the White Sox in Chicago as Cleveland strengthens pennant prospects.
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Babe Zaharias Wins National Open Despite Missed Putt
Mildred Babe Zaharias lost a $1,000 putt but still captured the women’s national open at Atlantic City Country Club. The Ferndale New York star earned $1,200 for the 72 holes, eight strokes ahead of Betty Hicks of Detroit, with a final score of 72 holes.
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N. J
Mildred
Babe) Zaharias
Atlantic City
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N. Y
Betty Hicks
Detroit
Gambino Ineligible Under League Rule
Lucien Gambino of the University of Maryland is ruled ineligible for conference football this fall unless the league's executive committee changes the ruling. Colonel William Cooper of VMI and the Southern Conference president said Gambino cannot play due to entering Indiana when there was no war and while the freshman rule was in effect.
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Lucien Gambino
University of Maryland
William Cooper
Virginia Military Institute
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Terps
Indiana
Women Shine In Tri City Speedway 10-Lap Race
Four women drivers led the day at Tri City Speedway with Pug Hargar winning the 10 lap event after Mrs Lollie Paschal finished second. Ruth Williams and Hazel Godwin placed third and fourth. Shorty York won the 45 lap feature amid one accident and Bill Blair earned fifth on three wheels.
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Winston-Salem
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High Point
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Bob Harris
Greensboro
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John Tysinger
Grady Bolles
Joe Lupe
Concord
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