High Point Juniors Lead in League Two Chase
The High Point American Legion Juniors top League Two with a 10 3 record as they head to Madison for a key clash versus the Pointers. Carson Cox II backs the pitching staff while a four game slate this week could secure a playoff berth and a title shot.
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Dick Culler
Winston-Salem
War era reshapes American sports outlook and local all star game
The article argues wartime impacts on US sports, urges college and pro leagues to pause during drafts, notes high school players age limits, and predicts lingering effects. It previews a second North State league all star game at Finch Field on July 17 with uncertain format and potential attendance issues influenced by fan seating and finances.
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Ike Williams Aims at Welterweight Crown Fight
Lightweight champion Ike Williams fights George Costner in Philadelphia hoping to impress with a knockout and earn a shot at Sugar Ray Robinson's welterweight title. Williams seeks a strong showing to move up and challenge Robinson.
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Sugar) Costner
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Dodgers Call Up Landrum From Fort Worth Farm Team
The Brooklyn Dodgers promote Joe Landrum from the Fort Worth Texas league farm club. Landrum has starred in the Texas circuit for two seasons and now makes his mid season debut with the Dodgers after nine wins and eight losses with Fort Worth. He previously played three seasons as a drummer with Thomasville when the club was aligned with Brooklyn.
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Williams Aims To Beat Costner In 10 Round Charity Card
Williams pledges easy victory over Costner in a 135 pound clash as part of a four fight 10 round charity card. Costner from Camden NJ questions the boast while Robinson recently defeated Costner and Williams.
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Baseball Scores and Standings from the Day's Action
Scores show New York defeat Boston 3 to 2 in 13 innings as Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 7 to 3 and Cincinnati tied Chicago 6 to 6. Standings list Greenboro 7 and Dar AGE L Pet, with teams like Washington Cleveland and Detroit in various records.
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Washington
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Braves Stay In Thick Pennant Chase As Fans Roar
Billy Southworth's Braves win in a 17 of 25 run to move within two games of first place. Bickford beats the Giants 3-2 in 13 innings on a Jethroe steal and run. Indians top Tigers twice to trim gap. Yankees beat Red Sox. Cards edge Athletics. Reds sweep Cubs.
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Birdie Tebbetts
Billy Goodman
Dom Dimaggio
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Chicago White Sox
A's
Washington Senators
Sherm Lollar
Browns
Bud Kivett Leads Qualifying Round In City Golf Tourney
Bud Kivett fired a five under par 68 to lead the first wave of qualifiers for the annual City Golf Tourney at Blair Park. About 28 men played yesterday as the field opens with more rounds through Sunday July 16. Other low rounds included Lee Brown 78 Jack Harris 78 Dike Gaddis 76 and Jim Blackburn 75 as the qualifiers continue.
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All Star Game Favor to American League at Chicago
The American League is forecast as an 8-5 favorite to beat the National League in the 17th All-Star Game at Comiskey Park. Vic Raschi will start for the Americans against Robin Roberts of the Phillies, with at least three pitchers per side and no more than three innings for any one. The game draws a 49,000 capacity crowd amid tickets requests surpassing 200,000.
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Charles to Face Next Opponent Within Week
Ex co manager James Mintz says Charles's next foe will be chosen within a week. Buffalo promoter Charley Pinto wants Freddie Beshore in Buffalo in August, but Mintz denies a set contract. IBC boss Al Weill hints Lee Savold as logical foe with IBC meeting in New York to resolve scheduling.
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Squads Complete For All Star Football Game
The 72-schoolboy squads for the second annual North Carolina high school all star games were completed Saturday in Greensboro. Eddie Mann, a veteran end from Chapel Hill High and Shrine game star, was the 72nd invitee announced by the eastern side.
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Champion Three Year-Olds Miss Arlington Classic
King Ranch's Middle Ground and C T Chenery's Hill Prince, the nation's top two three year-olds, will skip the $75,000 Arlington Park classic on Saturday. They may return for the $75,000 Arlington Handicap on July 29.
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Henderson Coach Joe Caruso Leads All-Star Games
The all star football game is set for Wednesday night August 9 at Greensboro High School Stadium. The basketball all stars will play Friday night August 11 at Elon College Gym with a 5000 seat capacity audience.
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Bargain Bill Opens With Hi Toms Mooresville Rivalry
The Thomasville High Point Hi-Toms face Mooresville in a key division bid tonight starting with a 6 30 p m seven inning opener at Finch Field. Jim Gruzdis names Al Jarrett and Carl Greene as starters with Jarrett aiming for his 10th win and Greene seeking back to back victories as the double header follows. Moors skipper Jim Mills declines definite starters and hints Foxworth may not pitch tonight as a three game set looms tomorrow at Mooresville.
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