Hi-Toms Seek Fifth Straight At Concord Tonight
The article notes Harry Bree chem and the St. Louis Cardinals struggle under night games as Cincinnati Reds power past them 10 to 2. Breecheen faded in the fourth inning after a strong start, extending a skid against a lower-tier opponent.
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Yanks Rally Past Washington in Narrow Win
The Yankees came from behind to beat Washington 5 to 4 as Joe Dix collected a single and a walk in four plate appearances. Philadelphia’s Spang drove in five runs with a homer in an 11 to 5 win over Boston. Cleveland moved into third by topping St Louis 3 to 1 on Ab Benton’s six hitter, while Detroit shut out Chicago 4 to 0.
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Hi-Toms blank Nationals behind Macierowski eight to one
Tom Thomasville-High Point Hi-Toms roll to an 8-1 victory at Finch Field with Walt Macierowski throwing a four hit shutout through eight and two thirds innings. The Nationals could muster only a third inning run due to two errors and a sacrifice. Macierowski improves to 8-4 as Jim Gruzdis plans to start Dick Strickler in Concord tonight.
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Powell to face second place Tommies in key district clash
High Point Juniors led by Carroll Bowen seek to seal first place as Jack Powell starts for the Pointers against runner up Thomasville at Finch Field tonight. Harold Embler pitched win over Winston Salem with 14 strikeouts in a 2-1 extra inning victory.
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Batting Eddie Joost Drives A’s To Big Win Over Red Sox
Eddie Joost delivered five RBIs with two singles in an 11 5 rout as Vern Bickford notched a 12 inning win for the Braves over the Phillies 2 1. Don Newcombe and the Giants rallied in the eighth while Dave Koslo and St Louis fell 4 1 to New York. Charley Keller provided a late lift for the Yankees with a pinch triple in a four run ninth inning rally.
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Assault Phalanx In Comeback Try This Afternoon
New York July 2 4 As Assault seeks a second Brooklyn Handicap triumph at Aqueduct the six year old attempts a return after 16 months with one sprint race. Phalanx another comeback hopeful from C V Whitney shows one win in three starts this year. Forge topweight 129 pounds also competes with Santa Anita Suburban and Governor's handicaps in his 1949 campaign.
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College Golf Semi Finals Delayed by 45 Minute Storm
In Ames Iowa the national intercollegiate golf tournament semi finals were interrupted by a 45 minute wind and rain storm at the Iowa State course. Morris Williams Jr University of Texas and Eli Bariteau San Jose State College amateur titleholder were stalled after second shots on No 2 while Harvie Ward UNC and Tommy Veech Notre Dame completed two holes before play resumed.
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Bushes Spur Ground Rule Drumfire In Asheville Ballpark
In Asheville and across the Tri State league a dispute over field design escalates as managers clash over a bush covered outfield. League directors rule for a fence or ground rule but the home club asserts autonomy. Charlotte protests and a series in Asheville faces postponement as Hi Tom Pete Williams belts his 100th hit.
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Hi-Toms Pick Up New Player As They Face Concord
Manager Jim Gruzdis announced a pitching change early this afternoon before traveling with his Hi-Toms to Concord. He said Carl Green would start, Dick Strickler would return Monday at Finch Field, and Eddie Matthews, signed today, would debut at third base. Guire singled in a run, Transpuesto caught McGuire stealing, Nesbit walked two, and Bolton hit a fly as Concord miscues allowed three runners to score in the first. The final two runs came in the sixth as Petters broke the tie.
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Al Smith Leading Pros In Washington Tourney
In the $15,000 Washington Star Open Sam Snead showed solid driving but struggled with his putting as crowds watched the long hitters contend for top honors in Washington. The event highlighted the contrast between power off the tee and precision on the greens as players chased the lead.
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Smith Leads At Prince Georges After First Round
Al Smith of Winston-Salem tops the four day meet with 65 as Snead shoots 69. Laffoon and My Alexander follow with 66 and a dramatic ball between trees on No. 15 at the Prince Georges club in Landover Maryland highlights day one.
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Batchelor Signs with Cubs After College Highlight
22 year old Wake Forest catcher Russ Batchelor signed with the Chicago Cubs. Scout Tim Murchison announced the deal valued at 4500 under non bonus Class A rules. Batchelor, from Nashville, will report to Des Moines Iowa in the Western League after Wake Forest loss to Texas for the national title.
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Hi-Toms Extend Lead After Musketeers Rally Endgame
Nesbit gave up a fast ball that cleared the center field fence at the 400-foot mark driving in Ollie Wall after a single. The homer chased Nesbit and Dick Hyde came on to shut the Finchers down the rest of the game as Mooresville fell in its North State League, widening Hi-Toms’ first place gap to eight and a half games.
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Stambings NBA Scores and City Matchups
New York beats Washington 5 to 4 and Philadelphia wins 11 to 5 over Boston. Chicago scores 4 to 0 against Detroit while Cleveland trails 3 1 to 1. St Louis defeats Stambings 4 to 1 with HI-TOMS at Concord and Statesville at Lexington in regional games Mooresville at Hickory Salisbury at Landis.
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Americans Cup Honors As Net Tourney Ends
London July 2 Ted Schroeder of La Crescena bagged the men's singles title in a five set final over Jaro Slavs Drobny of Czechoslovakia. American players still favored for additional titles as Wimbledon concludes with women doubles and mixed events. Schroeder to fly home Sunday..
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Morris Captures Southern Junior Tennis Title
Allen Morris, seeded fifth, won the southern junior championship in Davidson North Carolina defeating Alain Wickersham of Sylacauga Alabama in straight sets 6-4 6-2 6-3. Wickersham was ranked No 4.
Carolina League Playoffs Watch Tighten In Race
In a crowded Carolina League chase Danville leads by eight and a half games while Greensboro Raleigh Durham Winston-Salem and Reidsville stay within three games of each other. Durham shut out Danville 8-0 Raleigh beat Winston-Salem 10-0 and Reidsville edged Greensboro 3-2 Burlington swept Martinsville 5-4 and 14-5. Lefty Eddie Neville allowed two hits in Durham Danville tilt and Adam Twarkins took the loss to fall to 14 4. Gene Kelly held Raleigh steady against Winston-Salem while Crash Davis Don Siegert Baxter and Fred Ruthko produced Raleighs only run.
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Be es Clinch Wins Over Martinsville in Tight Series
Burlington edged Martinsville as Morris drives in the decisive runs with a third inning double after a walk and wild throw. Pat Cooper homered in the seventh to seal the first game, and Burlington followed with 13 hits for a decisive finale victory. Cooper homered again in the later game.
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