Dodgers Rise From Cellar As Kirke Sparks Thomasville Power
This morning fans touted a dramatic Thomasville Dodgers turnaround after a 90 victory over the Mooresville Moors at Finch Field. Report says new manager Jud Kirke changed the club’s mood and focus, lifting the team from last place to a winning stride as pitchers remained the same.
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Scots Longing For Old Time U S Golfers
The Scots miss the era of Jones and top American pros in major golf events at St Andrews. Four United States players Johnny Bulla Sam Snead Lawson Little and Joe Kirkwood compete with others as Americans draw praise for power and attitude. Gallery and players welcome cross Atlantic rivalry and prestige.
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Thomasville club rallies under Kirke after rough start
The Thomasville team, once negligent on the field, has surged since Kirke took charge. In six starts they have five wins and one close loss, with the pitching staff coming alive and the team leaving the cellar as supporters rally behind renewed hustle.
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American Legion backs junior ball program growth
The American Legion sponsors report strong reception for the junior program with High Point outdrawing other teams and remaining home games. Backing promises a larger next year program with many advantages to develop players and men.
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Freshmen Rules Shake Penn State Football Plans
Roundup notes Penn State will drop freshmen athletics for 1946 47 due to returning GI enrollment and limited freshmen prospects. It questions the senior class size and potential impact on teams, and mentions other colleges facing similar shortages and uncertainty about rosters.
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Lamula Pledges Albany Legislation Defining Ringside
Former New York assemblyman John J. Lamula, now a candidate, says he plans to introduce legislation at Albany that would define the term ringside. He argues the definition will clarify rules for boxing events and related broadcasts.
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Stan Leonard challenges American pros and golf culture
Stan Leonard argues Canadian players gain less glory from pro teaching jobs than competing in tours. He cites a lack of famous US players with pro teaching careers. The piece also notes Tony Lavelli's stage debut as an accordionist in New York and the All American Girls Baseball League’s teams flying to save travel. Detroit Lions plan fall training at Alma College in Michigan.
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Average Stellar Distances Described in Cosmic View
A concise note states that stars, on average, lie as far apart from one another as their nearest neighbors are from Earth. The remark links interstellar spacing to the Earth’s position as a reference point within the cosmos.
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Fraud Charged By Pro Grid Star In Suit
Angelo Bertelli former Notre Dame star known as The Springfield Rifle sues the Los Angeles Dons claiming fraud and misrepresentation to secure a purported four year contract worth about 20 000 a year Bertelli says the document is void and unenforceable and his answer was filed in Hampden county Superior court Bertelli admits signing a printed term in March 1946 stating 10 a season but maintains the agreement violates Massachusetts and California law
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Texas League Box Office Figures Highlight Banner Year
Dallas reports a record 1.5 million attendance projected for 1946 while 807,276 paid admissions occurred by mid season. The league nears the 1926 peak of 1,159,906 despite being halfway through the campaign.
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Strangest boxing finish as Riley loses on points after knockout
Curtis Sheppard 186 Philadelphia heavy knocked O Dell Riley 192 Detroit Negro cold with three seconds left in the tenth round but time ran out and Riley was ruled not knocked out. Riley won on points 7-3 from referee Eddie Leonard and judges McQuade and Portnour.
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Dudley Receives Dapper Dan Award for Pittsburgh Publicity
Virginia halfback Bill Dudley, 1941 All America and Steelers star, was honored with a Dapper Dan club watch from Pittsburgh for generating the most publicity for the city in 1942. The award highlights his high profile in the region.
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Baseball scoreboard and standings update across leagues
American League results Chicago 8 Detroit 7 and Pittsburgh 9 Chicago 0 in the National League. St. Louis 2 Cleveland 4 Boston 1 New York 2 Philadelphia 2. Minor leagues and regional games include Lexington 8 Concord 1 Thomasville 9 Mooresville 0 and Statesville 6 Salisbury 1. Weather caused postponements Raleigh at Burlington and Washington at Philadelphia noted as postponed.
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Doubleheaders Across AL and NL Hit Schedules
The schedule lists AL games with St Louis at Chicago, Cleveland at Detroit, New York at Washington, and Boston at Philadelphia. NL doubleheaders include Philadelphia at Boston, Brooklyn at New York, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Chicago at St. Louis.
Boxers Tee Up Night of Tight Decisions
In New York and other venues last night, several matches produced sharp decisions. Al Higher outpointed Bobby Garcia, Jimmy Moore beat Don Leon, Joe Veranelle defeated Izzy Jannazzo, and Al Pennine defeated Dom Fantini. Jimmy Carolla edged Hal Glassman, Cleve Bailey bested Carmen DeJohn in Pittsburgh.
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Juniors To Meet Leaksville In Twin Bill Here Tonight
Thomasville Dodgers blank Mooresville 9 0 behind Lakes four hit pitching. Mousseled 16 hit attack with Bill Musten leading with three singles and an RBI. Dodgers remain in seventh as Lexington Indians climb from cellar. schedule shows Landis and Lexington games with July 4 in Finchfield.
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Chandler No-Hits Red Sox In Night Game Victory
Chandler of the New York Yankees pitched a two hit 2-1 win over Boston in front of a record night crowd of 68,617. He walked nine but struck out nine, losing the no hitter with one out in the eighth.
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Frederick Beats Brunswick In Error Laden High School Game
Frederick won 13 to 11 against Brunswick after a seven inning two hour game. Frederick committed 11 errors while Brunswick booted the ball about 10 times as the teams traded runs throughout.
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Meteorites Usually Burned Up Before Reaching Ground
Meteorites are typically tiny and burn up during atmospheric entry, rarely surviving to reach the Earths surface.
Red Shield Ball Scores In Local Play
The JayCees beat Antery 6-4 and Co-Ops defeated American Legion 23-5 in Red Shield action. Oak Hill topped Cloverdale 9-8 in the junior league. Notable hitters include Wishon Robinson Newman with two base hits. Winning pitcher Robinson. Losing pitcher Searce. Umpire Coble.
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Aussie Davis Cup Netters Embrace Optimism Surge
Sydney reporters note Australia hosts a Davis Cup final at Christmas time after Dinny Pails losses to Segura and Petra. Jack Bromwich, still Australia’s top player, says a 3-2 win is the likely target and calls for thorough preparation.
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Strand Flys Home After Successful U.S. Track Tour
Lennart Strand returns to Malmo after a triumphant U.S. tour where he was unbeaten in three American appearances. He won the invitation at Randall’s Island with the fastest time in the U S this year, beating his nearest rival EO Quinn of New York by about 60 yards.
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Major League Leaders List of Batting and Pitching Leaders
List of season leaders with players and stats including Walker and Musial tied for several categories. Includes Vernon Williams Doerr Edwards Lewis Williams Greenberg Case Ruffing Caldwell and others with top marks in batting runs RBIs doubles triples home runs and stolen bases.
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Stars Starring In Clay Courts Tennis Matches
River Forest Illinois July 3 The national clay courts tennis tourney enters the fourth round as 13 of the original 16 domestic seeds remain. Top seed Frank Parker of Los Angeles swept Tom Molloy of New Orleans 6 2 6 1 in 30 minutes, continuing his march.
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Flag Tournament Set for Emerywood Country Club
Boyd Jaeger the club pro announced a flag tournament at Emerywood Country Club to be held tomorrow. The event aims to attract local players and showcase regionally sponsored competition.
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Baseball Transfer In 1914 From Ottumwa To Nebraska League
A historic note describes a player sold by Ottumwa Iowa in the Three Eye League to Ierney in the Nebraska State League for exactly $100 in 1914. The record highlights a regional minor league transaction and the value of the deal.
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High Point Juniors Face Tough Doubleheader With Leaksville
High Point juniors, 5 wins 3 defeats, prepare for a 6 o’clock twin bill at Finch Field against Leaksville. Leaksville, recently revived after a key upset of Greensboro, aims to complicate the race for the next bracket among Greensboro Winston Salem Lexington and High Point. The Pointers rely on pitcher Jimmy Rt and Jack Ridge for a split set while contesting lead in run production with 71 runs so far.
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Brown Plays In Wimbledon Semi Final Match
Wimbledon notes Tom Brown of San Francisco unseeded and previously unsung meeting Yvon Petra of France in the semifinals. The day featured 13 matches with Americans prominent. Petra, 30, an importer, arrived with his wife and child for the center court clash.
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Pirates blank Chicago for third straight win in 9-0 rout
Ken Heintzelman pitched Pittsburgh to a 9-0 victory over Chicago, recording his club’s third straight shutout. Cookie Lavagetto drove in two for Brooklyn in a 3-2 win over Philadelphia, and Spud Chandler limited Boston to two hits in a 2-1 Yankee win for his 12th win. An unrelated line notes air contains three parts carbon dioxide per ten thousand parts.
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Administrator's Notice for Adolphus M. Cable Estate
Weldon Cable named administrator of the Adolphus M. Cable estate. He requires all claimants to file itemized verified statements within one year from June 12, 1946, or be barred from making claims. Attorney J Allen Austin signs the notice dated June 12, 1946.
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