Paige Joins Indians in Late Career Major League Debut
Leroy Satchel Paige at about fifty joins the Cleveland Indians as a major league pitcher. The signing follows Paige's storied exhibitions against top rivals and mirrors growing opportunities for Negro players since Jackie Robinson broke into the majors. The piece traces Negro baseball's roots from antebellum Sunday games to organized leagues in the South and notes Cleveland's need for pitching depth ahead of a potential summer world series push.
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First Negro Pro Baseball Team and Rise of Negro Leagues
The Cuban Giants formed in 1885 by Frank Thompson at the Argyle hotel in Babylon New York and popularized the Negro Giants name. Negro leagues began in 1920 with the Negro National Baseball League, boosting the sport. Satchel Paige helped push Negro players toward Major League Baseball with confidence and skill.
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All-Stars Triumph 11-7 Over Chatham In Opener
High Point Stars topple Chatham 11-7 in the district semi pro opener at Elkin. Allman, Cook and Hicks led a 16 hit attack as Hoover, Alman, Johnson and Pardue drove in multiple runs. Pitchers Perry and Phillips combined for the win while Phillips took the loss as High Point seeks a second win tonight at 8.
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Hi-Toms Split Two Battle Owls In Nightcap Win
Hi-Toms salvage a split with the Statesville Owls in a doubleheader in Statesville. Jarrett earned his 15th victory with a seven inning two hitter as High Point Thomasville won the opener 5 2. In the nightcap Narleski and Macierowski held the Owls to three hits but costly errors doomed the Hi-Toms as Statesville won 3 1. The series finale was set for Finch Field with Richard Moses slated to pitch.
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Thomasville Juniors Rally to Beat High Point 7-6 in Finchfield
In a close league clash at Finchfield, Thomasville juniors defeated High Point 7-6 after building a 6-0 lead. Lefty Jimmy Scarce pitched for High Point in a tough defeat as errors and baserunning miscues aided the Tommies. Powell is slated to start tonight in Lexington as High Point seeks a playoff berth alongside Lexington and Thomasville.
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Hornets Exercise Option on Catcher Cy Kappa
The Charlotte Hornets of the Tri State league announce the option of catcher Cy Kappa to the Evangeline league's Abbeville Athletics. The 21 year old from Wausau Wisconsin moves from a class B to a class D circuit.
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Beckers and Asheboro Set For Twin-Bill at Richland Park
Beckers Clothiers and Asheboro's Weaving duel in a double-header at Richland Park tomorrow night. First game rolls at 7 45 with Fats Weavers and Doddle Carden on the mound for Beckers. Opposing pitchers unnamed. Beckers sit in second place in the Industrial softball league.
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Clogston Named Director of Athletics at N C State
Roy B. Clogston a 44 year old ex Navy commander and St. Lawrence University athletic director was appointed to the athletic director post at N C State College. He will oversee physical education rural recreation training and intercollegiate athletics and reports the first week in August.
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Weingarten Illness Delays Trial in Carolina League Game Affair
Four men faced indictments by the Forsyth county grand jury for conspiracy in a manipulated Carolina league game. Emanuel Weingarten, Barney DeForge, Tommy Phillips, and W C McWaters were charged. trial postponed due to Weingarten’s critical illness in a Greensboro hospital. DeForge had earlier confessed to throwing the May 14 Winston-Salem game leading to penalties.
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