All Star Game Stuns as American League Edges NL
New York July 7 Arts. The American League defeated the National League 3 to 1 in the 10th All Star game at the Polo Grounds before 33 694 fans. A second wartime blackout paused play after Ernie Lombardi’s fly out, heightening tension as Lou Boudreau’s homer and Rudy York’s later drive sealed the win for the Americans.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Polo Grounds
Ernie Lombardi
Nationals
Cleveland
Service Allstars
Municipal Stadium
Cooper
Ted Williams
Detroit
Boudreau
Leo Durchore
Claude Passeau
Chicago Cubs
Mickey Owen
Brooklyn
Iole
Benton
Chandler
Nton
York
Ad Boudrea
Passeau
DiMaggio
Icky Walters
Reds
Ken Keltner
Leveland Indians
Joe Gordon
Theankees
Fights Last Night Summary Highlights
Chicago action sees Willie Joyce defeating Harvey Dubs by points. New Newark bout has Al Hart edging Eddie Blunt in a ten round decision. Pittsburgh card features Mose Brown claiming a technical knockout over Frank Zinmaris. Illiams earns a 1941 award as Boston fans note Fed Williams of the Red Sox as outstanding player despite Joe DiMaggio’s prestige.
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Chicago
Willie Joyce
Gary
Harvey Dubs
Newarke
al Hart
Washington, C
Eddie Blunt
York
Pittsburgh
Mose Brown
Ttaburgh
Frank Zinmaris
Detroit
Illiams
Boston
National Baseball
Kly
Fed Williams
Ed Sox
Joe DiMaggio
Theankees
Major League Standings and Minor League Results Update
Baseball standings and scores from multiple leagues with several postponed games. Key results include Charlotte 5 Greensboro 4, Lexington 7 Statesville 3, Concord 7 Hickory 2, Thomasville 8 Salisbury 7, Baltimore 5-1 over Toronto 0-16, Birmingham 11 Chattanooga 2, New Orleans 8 Atlanta 2, and other noted fixtures. Several games were postponed or not scheduled.
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Southern Association
Birmingham
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Atlanta
Local Basketball Matchups Across North Carolina Cities
Games today feature Greensboro visiting Charlotte Asheville hosting Winston Salem Norfolk playing Durham Richmond at Portsmouth Burlington meeting Wilson Leaksville facing Rocky Mount Danville in Sanford Hickory to Concord Landis at Mooresville Thomasville versus Salisbury Lexington at Statesville.
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Charlotte
Greensboro
Asheville
Winston-Salem
Norfolk
Durham
Richmond
Portsmouth
Lexington
Statesville
Concord
Hickory
Thomasville
Salisbury
Landis
Mooresville
Brooklyn
St. Louis Ste
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis A
Washington
Philadelphia
Pet Greensboro
Charlotte Ater
Lerksville
Oakland
Hollywood
Portland
Southern Association
Little Rock
Atlanta
Aes Nashville
Memphis
Ttt
Birmingham
New Orleans
Chattanooga Steer
Knoxville Tee
Newark
See
Piedmont League
Burlington
Wilson
Leaksville
Rocky Mount
Danville
Sanford
North State League
Amateur Meet Gets Underway
Spokane July 7 top amateur Bud Ward faces nearly a hundred challengers in the Western Amateur Championship final year as an Air Corps corporal Ward plans for officers training. Corp. Pat Abbott and Art Doering challenge Ward after recent defeats, with 36 holes today and Thursday match play leading to a Sunday final.
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Spokane
Wash
Bud Ward
Ward
Air Corps
Bud
Corp
Pat Abbott
Los Angeles
Art Doering
Chicago
Abbott
Doering
Colorado Springs
Indians Off To Statesville Night Game in July
Lexington Indians, in third place, head to Statesville for a night game against the Owls after a 7 to 3 win at Holt Moffitt Field. J Smith sparked Statesville with four singles in four trips, while Pinkston, J Davis and Shope led Lexington with key hits and pitching support from Norman Shope.
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Enterprise
Lexington
Lexington Indians
Statesville
Owls
Indians
Norman Shope
Holt-Moffitt Field
Pinkston
J. Davis
Shope
J. Smith
Smith
Abrha
Keller
Dry
Wilson
Newman
Davis
Morris
Poole
Jsmith
Jdavis
Feathers
Jordan
Esmith
Clocfester
Reynolds
Theeless
Starrette
Ryan
aLentz
James
All Star Notes on Cochrane and the blackout game
New York reports that the American Leaguers drove to see Mickey Cochrane as Rudy York hit a game winning homer after a blackout delay at Poto Grounds. The scene included a secret clock manipulation claim and a boastful line about facing an unwatched ball in right field.
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New York
Mickey Cochrane
Mike
Poto
la Guardia
Rudy York
Frankie Frisch
Nationals
Yankee Win Prompts McCarthy Smiles After Duel With Durocher
Chandler pitched effectively with a sinker as Gordon fielded well and Joe DiMaggio collected two hits. Henrich added a two bagger and a run while DiMaggio and Chandler drew chatter from Durocher. Spud Anderson logged three innings on 29 pitches with two hits allowed. Red Rolfe faced Yale coaching talk during the game.
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Chandler
Gordon
Joe DiMaggio
Henrich
Yankee
Joe McCarthy
Leo Durocher
Spud
Tommies Beat Salisbury 8-7 On Rosen's Five RBI Day
Thomasville's Tommies edged Salisbury 8 to 7 at Finch Field led by Frank Rosen who drove in five runs with a homer and a key single. Lewis-like box shows Rosen 3b batting cleanup and Doolittle, Linder, Honeycutt contributing in a tight Midwest League battle.
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Enterprise
Thomasville
Tommies
Salisbury
Finch Field
Lexington Indians
Frank Rosen
Cleveland
Hassocks
Ahrha
Harden
Wood Cf
D'npor
Nance As
Morrison
Mabrey
An‘rson
Lidon'cutt Rf
Rosel Cf
Hick'neil
Waiters
Carter
DePalma Rf
Rosen
Doolittle
PBI
Honeycutt
Anderson
Tearcuc
Davenport
Wood
Hr—Rosen
Honercutt
Linder
Federico
Dych
Teague
Bohning
Sin
U— Rowe
Ridenhour
Johnny Mize Tops Hitting Brigade In Week Of Baseball
Johnny Mize of the New York Giants surged from tenth to sixth in the National League racing, raising his average above .300 and keeping his home run pace. Ted Williams led the American League, with Joe Gordon and Bobby Doerr close behind. In the NL, Pete Reiser led the pack with a .361 mark while Musial and Medwick anchored the top hitters list.
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New York
Johnny Mize
New York Giant
Mize
Williams
Ted Williams
Dragon
Boston Red Sox
Joe Gordon
New York Yankees
Bobby Doerr
Red Sox
Gordon
Doerr
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn
Joe
Stephens
St. Louis
Spence
Washington
Boudreau
Cleveland
Feath
Reiser
Medwick
Lombardi
Boston
Musial
Lamanne
Cinc’nati
Walker
Owen
Marshall
Nicholson
Chicago
Promoter-Stalled Battle Royal Over Indian Wrestler at Hippodrome
Promoter J R Steele stalls Thursday night show as wrestlers refuse to face 350 pound Chief Osley Bird Saunooke. Steele, unfamiliar with Utes and Seminoles, frets over lining up a battle royal while Al Massey Black Panther Stan Ley Pinto and others balk at facing the Indian challenger. Fans condemn Saunooke yet Steele hopes to corral a group to confront him.
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J. R. Steele
Steele
Hippodrome
al Massey
the Black Panther
Stanley Pinto
Osley Bird Saunooke
Red Man
Saunooke
100 Expected For Carolinas Golf Championship Opens
A field of 100 was expected for the 31st Carolina Golf Association championship opening in Linville. Favorites named include Jack Wagner Statesville who shot a 71 in the warmup, Tully Blair Winston Salem, Hub Covington Linville, M K Jeffords Jr Orangeburg S C, and Sut Alexander Charlotte. Orville White Winston-Salem pro and Frank Robbins High Point tied with Wagner and Pat Denofrio Statesville pro with 67s in the pro-amateur event.
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Linnville
Carolina Golf Association
Jack Wagner
Statesville
Tully Blair
Winston- Salem
Hub Covington
Linville
M. K. Jeffords, Jr
Orangeburg
S. C
Association
Roundup Preview: Lou Boudreau Faces All Stars Tonight
New York reports Lou Boudreau set for another sharp showing against the Service All-Stars. Critics note his manager duties with the Indians haven’t dulled his field play. Leo Durocher calls him top, while Bill McKechnie dodges reporters to view hitters. Also mentions Yale coach option for Red Rolfe and other seasonal sports notes.
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New York
Lou Boudreau
Lou
Indians
Leo Durocher
Leo
Bright Idea After the brawl last night with Gordon
After the melee, Durocher refused to name pitches aimed at Joe Gordon who fanned three times. Leo vowed to find out. Joe McCarthy, Pallid from illness, says he feels fine. Spud Chandler and Mort Cooper shared warmups and talked pitches. Ted Williams drew reactions as DiMaggio faced the crowd. Pinch hitters Johnson and Litwhiler collected two hits each in a Phillies win.
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Durocher
Joe Gordon
Leo
Joe McCarthy
Misery
Spud Chandler
Mort Cooper
New York
Ted
Philadelphia Story
Johnson
Litwhiler
A’s
Phils
Ted Williams Acknowledges Louder Taunts While Key to Red Sox Pennant Hope
Boston July 7 Joe Cronin says Ted Williams is temperamental yet his bat can win the American League pennant for the Red Sox. Williams ignores taunts, plays with natural grace yet sometimes loafs, risking lineup status during Boston’s surge to a 20th win in 24 games. Williams leads in home runs and RBIs while batting .336 after a slump, a rare hitter with Ruth level timing.
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Boston
Joe Cronin
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Williams
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Bostons
Yankees
Bob Meusel
Bronx
Nature
Babe Ruth
Navy coaches to join Texas High School Coaches Association event
Service Dept.Lieutenants Jack Sisco former North Texas State coach and Marty Karow of Texas A and M are slated to represent the navy at the Texas High School Football Coaches Association school next month. The event will feature players from the All-Star gridiron game. A year ago Dewey Fragetta sent heavyweight Buddy Knox against Billy Conn in Pittsburgh. that match drew 68000 dollars. Fragetta will have Conn as guest referee at Fort Monmouth New Jersey when Fort Hancock boxers visit. proceeds go to the post athletic fund.
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Conn
Billy
Fort Hancock
N. Y
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Post Athletic Fund
Semi Pro Meet Set For Aug 14 In Kannapolis
National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress confirms dates for North Carolina championship tournament August 14 to 27 at Kannapolis under Soc Chakales. North Carolina teams may compete for a national berth with a $5,000 prize and trip to Havana to represent the U.S. in the semi pro world series.
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Enterprise
Wichita
Kan
North Carolina
Kannapolis
Soc Chakales
High Point
Chakales
Havana
Cuba
United States
National Baseball Guide
Army
Sac Chakales
John Sims moves to new league amid folded leagues
Pensacola Florida July 1. Team mates question if John Sims newly acquired outfielder may be a Jonah. Sims has seen two leagues fold behind him Evangeline and Kitty before joining the Southeastern and associates fear cycles may run in threes.
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John Sims
Pensacola. Fla
Pensacola
Jonah
Sims
Evangeline
The
Kitty
Southeastern
Funds Raised by Ft Fenvtay Golf Club for War Relief
White Plains N Y July 7 The Fenvtay Golf Club with 200 members raised 1100 for war reliefs in Fourth of July tournaments Checks of 400 each will go to the Army and Navy Relief Societies and one of 300 to the Red Cross Earlier this summer the club donated 500 to USO after a similar series.
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White Plains
N. Y
Fenvtay Golf Club
Army and Navy
Red Cross
USO
Dartmouth Gets Bartnick Hanover
Larry Bartnick, regarded as one of New England's top scholastic halfbacks, will enroll at Dartmouth in the fall, adding a notable back to the Tigers roster and boosting their football program.
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Dartmouth
Bartnick
Larry Bartnick
New England
Spectacle draws 70,000 to Cleveland charity game
Cleveland crowds estimated at 60,000 to 70,000 expected at Municipal Lake Front Stadium to watch Uncle Sam’s service teams face American League stars in a benefit game for Army and Navy relief funds. Bobby Feller or John Rigney to start, with Joe McCarthy guiding the service squad. Ticket sales surpassed 43,000 as organizers projected $75,000 to $80,000 for service society funds.
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Cleveland
Municipal Lake Front Stadium
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam's Soldiers and Sailors
Lieut
Gordon
Mickey” Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
New York
Polo Grounds
Bobby Feller
Brent
John Duncan Rigney
Chicago White Sox
Jim Bagby
McCarthy
Bagby
Lieut. Cochrane
Feller
Rigney
Vinnie Smith
Pittsburgh Pirates
Norflok
Frankie Pytlak
Boston Red Sox
Cochrane
Sam Chapman
Philadelphia Athletics
Don Padgett
St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Grace
St. Louis Browns
Benny McCoy
Athletics
Cecil Travis
Washington
Ernie Andres
Louisville Colonels
Johnny Sturm
Yankees
White Sox
Camp Wheeler Bank Teller Turned Army Pitcher Star
Private Leo Senatius Mooney, a bank teller at the Foreign Exchange Bank in Philadelphia before Army induction, has pitched the Camp Wheeler Spokes to six victories this season. He admits he did not play much ball until arriving at Camp Wheeler.
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Camp Wheeler
Leo Senatius Mooney
Foreign Exchange Bank
Philadelphia
Fo O
AEBRF Hears Fight New York
Armed forces members worldwide will attend the 10 round Tami Mauriello vs Red Burman heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden on July 23. A short wave description will be sent to Iceland Honolulu and Australia.
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Tami Mauriello
Red Burman
Madison Square Garden
Iceland
Honolulu
Australia
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Tintype
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Red Rolfe
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Thomasville Downs
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Fritzie
Red Cochrane
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