Raleigh eyed for 1950 NCAA final as Wolfpack arena rises
Punter Beaming about Raleigh debut as state athletics director Roy Clogston replaces John Von Glahn. Brother Case pushes funding to boost autumn basketball outdoors and lures Kentucky and Duke to Raleigh while NCAA finals move from Madison Square Garden. Case envisions hosting 1950 NCAA finals in Raleigh with a new Wolfpack coliseum, promising big time basketball.
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North Carolina State building up sports facilities and press box
The article describes NC State and rival facilities at Chapel Hill and Duke with plans for a new coliseum and a revamped Riddie stadium. It notes wrestling room changes, a debated press box location, and a cleanup drive under the stands led by Clogston. Pennants from Southern Conference schools to fly at home games.
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Martinsville Climbs Back To Tie For Lead In Carolina Race
Martinsville beat Caps 9 2 to regain a share of the lead after Raleigh’s 11 5 win over the A s Winston Salem defeated Burlington 9 3 and Danville beat Greensboro 9 5. Burlington slipped after a 10 game win streak. Tonight’s slate includes Greensboro at Martinsville and Raleigh at Danville.
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Mangrum Tops Hogan in P G A Money Race
Lloyd Mangrum holds a slim lead of 257.99 dollars over Ben Hogan in the P G A tour money list after Hogan won the Denver Open. Mangrum has earned 27,704.99 this year over 108 rounds, 7,214 strokes, averaging 70.04 per round with five first places and a 35,000 All American win at Chicago.
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Hogan Leads Golf Standings With Record Run This Year
Hogan has earned 27,447.00 for the year, played 63 rounds, and 4,383 strokes for a 69.57 average the tour’s lowest. He is on a six-win streak dating to the National Open and leads Ryder Cup points with 721 as Jimmy Demaret trails.
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Donkey Ball Game Ends Amid Airplane Interruption
In San Jose on August 30 a baseball game played on donkeyback faced an aerial disruption when a near‑out of gas plane landed on the field to avoid catastrophe. Sailors Bob Rico and Rolda Turner forced the field clear by tossing hats, allowing play to resume and Sunnyvale Standards beat Sunnyvale Transportation 8-2.
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Fazio and Mangrum Vie for Utah Open Golf Crown
George Fazio and Lloyd Mangrum battled for the Utah open title at Fort Douglas Salt Lake City after 72 holes they were tied and set a playoff for 2 PM Mountain Time. Mangrum led earnings before the event and would gain or lose a sizable sum based on the outcome while rivals Ben Hogan Bob Hamilton Skip Alexander and Dick Metz posted high scores and prize money.
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Hillcrest Girls Rally. Hillcrest to Meet Atlanta in Semi
Hillcrest of High Point NC and Atlanta’s Tomboys split a Sunday twin bill to reach the regional softball semi final. Hillcrest beat Tampa 1 0 and 5 4 over Draughn of South Carolina, earning a date with Atlanta for a spot in the final against undefeated Tennessee.
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Dodgers Take Two To Grab Top Spot
Dodgers sweep doubleheader from St. Louis 12-7 and 6-4 to move atop the NL, aided by Pirates upending the Braves 6-1 and 5-2. Pittsburgh closes within three games, while Brooklyn ends a long slide to claim leadership.
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Hogan urged to rest Bantam after Denver Open stress
Gayle Talbot reports that Ben Hogan’s latest Denver Open win intensified critics and suggested the Bantam take a long break. The piece notes Hogan’s 11 summer events with no finish worse than fourth, a 69.57 stroke average, and the constant pressure of elite tour golf.
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Hi-Toms Seek 12th Straight Victory Amid Protest Decisions
High Point-Thomasville Hi-Toms aim for their 12th consecutive win as they face Mooresville in Mooresville and await League Directors’ ruling on two protested games with Lexington and Statesville. Collier to decide. If protests stand, two wins needed or losses elsewhere. Game times set for 8 o’clock Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Hickory to Meet Texas in Junior Sectional Opener
Hickory North Carolina faces Austin Texas in the opening game of the American Legion Junior sectional baseball tournament. The 8 15 PM EST contest features Hickory ace Dick Bumgarner against Austin starter Jack Brinkley who helped produce 14 of the Texans 25 straight wins. A Jacksonville Florida region five champion bye advances to face tonight's winner tomorrow night.
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Mathias Receives Royal Welcome at Home in Tulare
Bob Mathias 17 year old Olympic decathlon champion returns to Tulare California with an official hometown celebration. His plane landed in Visalia and about 500 locals greet him with speeches, a ride on shoulders, kisses from his family and girlfriend, a city hall speech, a four car parade down Main Street, and cheering crowds with banners.
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Indians blank Senators. Athletics split doubleheader
Bob Lemon pitched the Indians to a 6-0 win over the Washington Senators, while the Nationals won the second game 5-2 with Jake Early delivering a three run double off Bob Feller. Carl Scheib starred for the Athletics in the opener as Philadelphia won 5-4 before losing 7-2 in the nightcap.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results by League
American League results include Boston 10 Cincinnati? Actually Boston 10-4, St. Louis 2-12, Cleveland 6-2, Washington 0-5, Philadelphia 5-2, Chicago 4-7, Detroit 9-10, New York 6-11. National League games show Pittsburgh 6-5, Boston 1-2, Brooklyn 12-6, St. Louis tied 4, second game 10 innings. Cincinnati 3-3, New York 2-2 rain shortened second game, Philadelphia 1-4, Chicago 10-0. Carolina League Danville 9, Greensboro 5, Winston-Salem 9, Burlington 3, Reidsville 1, Durham 0, Martinsville 9, Raleigh 2.
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Baseball Night Schedule Across Leagues
Night games listed include Detroit at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at St Louis Greensboro at Martinsville Winston Salem at Reidsville Durham at Burlington Raleigh at Danville.
Ashburn May Be Out For Rest of Season
Philadelphia Phillies manager Eddie Sawyer says Richie Ashburn will miss three or four weeks and possibly the rest of the season due to a broken fourth finger on his left hand. The injury occurred when he slid into second base in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
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