11-Toms To Battle Pirates At Salisbury Tonight
The Boston Red Sox surged toward the pennant, rolling through the season and closing on first in the American League. They faced the Pirates in Salisbury tonight as Joe McCarthy’s club eyes a World Series tilt and strengthens its rally against the Yankees.
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Hi-Toms clinic sparks mixed room for youth in High Point
Veteran Hi-Toms players hosted a baseball clinic on the high school field drawing curious youths and mixed reactions. Some youngsters showed more knowledge than expected, while others mocked the teachers. The piece laments overindulgent youth culture and praises politeness amid a climate of pampered exploration.
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Nervous Type Gar Brings Autos In For Steering Checkup
The notice invites car owners to the service department for a complete steering system checkup addressing suspected troubles. It emphasizes diagnosing the so called nervous behavior of the gar and offering a remedy.
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Gastonia Opens Region Tourney With 13-2 Win
Gastonia defeats Richmond Virginia 13 to 2 in the opening game of the Region 4 American Legion Junior baseball tournament. Two Gastonia pitchers allowed six hits, while four Gastonia hurlers combined for 16 hits and chased Richmond ace Cotton Bayne early. Charles Mobley Jack Turney and Jimmy Armstrong each had three hits.
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Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities
Walter Haines won a points decision over Jesse Hagans in Brooklyn. Joen Lindsay defeated Otello Agra monte in New York, while Tommy Sheppard drew with Ted Top Davis in Baltimore. Vernon Williams outpointed Irish Pat Richards in Allentown and Atlantic City hosted a bout where Hutchinson beat a Cuba opponent.
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Babe Ruth Remembered Across Nation on Anniversary
Mrs. Babe Ruth, widow of the Yankees star, attends an anniversary mass at Blessed Sacrament Church marking Babe Ruth's death. Before the Yankees vs. Washington game, dedication of Babe Ruth Plaza near Yankee Stadium includes a flag lowering and moment of silence as tributes spread to other ballparks.
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Philadelphia Infield Shines As A's Rally To Solid Season
Philadelphia Athletics boast a standout infield led by Eddie Joost and Ferris Fain as they push a double play pace far above league rivals. Hank Majeski, Pete Suder, and versatile infielder John Fox fill an elite up-the-middle group contributing to a surge in fielding and overall team momentum.
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Standings and schedule from major league games
The standings show Detroit leading with 14 wins and Philadelphia 9, New York 5, Boston 3, Washington 2 through night games. Results yesterday include St Louis 5 Chicago 2 and Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 7, with several evening contests listed and rain affecting several matches.
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Palmer wins world golf meet with 68 70 playoff triumph
Johnny Palmer routs Jimmy Demaret in a 68 70 playoff to capture Tom O Shaughnessy s world meet and claim a $10 000 prize. Palmer moves to $23 512 in season earnings while Sam Snead tops money list at $30 893 and Cary Middlecoff stands at $24
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Boston Red Sox rout Washington as Williams, DiMaggio pace win
Yesterday's lineup notes Ted Williams singled home Dom DiMaggio with two outs in the 11th, giving Boston an 8-2 victory over Washington to close within three games of the Yankees. Bill Wight pitched Chicago to an 8-0 two hit shutout over St. Louis.
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the Cat) Brecheen
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Pirates Hi-Toms rained out. tonight’s 8 o’clock game set
Rain washed out the Salisbury Pirates versus Hi-Toms opener at Finch Field. Tonight at Buccaneer City, Dick Strickier likely faces Dick McIntyre as the two clubs try to resume the series in game 16 of the season with the Hi-Toms aiming for playoff momentum.
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Tar Heel Lefty Leads Opening Round in Left-Handed Golf
Norman James a 32 year old hosiery broker from Hickory North Carolina led 32 qualifiers into the first round of match play in the 10th annual left handed golf tournament at French Lick Indiana. He shot four over par 76 on a rain soaked course as 115 southpaw competitors chased the championship flight ending with a 36 hole final on Thursday.
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Martinsville Caps comeback breaks Raleigh streak 8-5
Rain washed out three Carolina league games and delayed Raleigh Martinsville. Martinsville beat the Caps 8-5 on a sloppy field ending Raleigh's four game win streak and stopping a second place tie with idle Winston-Salem. Five Martinsville runs came on three walks and five singles.
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Major League Pace Setters Batting and Pitching Leaders
Robinson of Brooklyn leads NL batting with 4 hits and 96 RBIs while also posting 134 hits and 9 triples. Musial of St Louis has 29 doubles, Kiner of Pittsburgh shines with 9 home runs, and Branca Roe from Brooklyn heads pitching with 114 and 95 wins and strikeouts totaling 96.
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Baseball Leaders Reported for American League Honors
Kell of Detroit led batting with 955 runs Williams of Boston drove in 115 runs DiMaggio of Boston collected 148 hits Kell of Detroit had 31 doubles Mitchell of Cleveland hit 17 triples Stephens of Boston hit 5 home runs Yale of Philadelphia stole bases Trucks of Detroit fanned 118 pitch Regovilds of New York posted an 11 3 record and .784 winning percentage
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Davis Wins as Leeper Loses in Rusty Eighth
Davis earned the win while Leeper took the loss as the eighth inning sealed the game. Several games were washed out including Burlington at Winston-Salem Greensboro at Danville and Reidsville at Durham.
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